Creative Aging Calgary Society
Bringing together the aging services organizations, artists, healers, practitioners, & older adults ~
~ Celebrating all forms of creativity in later life.
Membership is voluntary and free. Members will receive notice regarding upcoming events, including the next Creative Aging Symposium in April 2012. Members will also receive e-newsletters and news related to the mission and vision of the Creative Aging Calgary Society. Click here to register for society membership!
Creative Aging Calgary Society
Vision: Vibrant and positive aging
Mission: To increase awareness of the positive impact that arts participation can have on older adults
Our Values
• Living well
• Increasing opportunities for arts participation • Individual and collective growth
• Evidence-informed practices
• Cutting-edge learning opportunities
• The strength of community collaboration
Strategic Priorities
•Advocacy – Enhance awareness of participatory arts and aging programs with a variety of stakeholders
•Education – Share information about local arts-based programs and opportunities for learning
•Research - Clearly communicate cutting-edge research specific to arts participation
•Practice – Foster connections between older adults, artists, professionals and interested community members
•Governance – Generate an effective Board with membership that reflects our diverse community
•Programmes:
◦Website – informative, accessible dynamic site
◦Symposium, Webinars, Events – host and promote education events offering credible learning and networking opportunities as well as professional association continuing education credits
◦Newsletter – quarterly communiqué to stakeholders promoting membership recruitment and strategic priorities dissemination
◦Board Manual – clearly written governance document and directive offering transparency, accountability and a building foundation for an effective organization
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011-2012
Executive
Directors At Large
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