Registration open for Active Living Conference
Featuring keynote speaker Iris Evans
March 7, 2013
Men and women aged 55 years or better are invited to the third Active Living Conference on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Bev Facey High School. This one day event, hosted by Strathcona County Family and Community Services, provides a chance to connect with other like-minded seniors while engaging in life-long learning opportunities. The conference offers a balance of educational and fun elements throughout the day.
Keynote presenter Iris Evans will kick-off this dynamic conference. Featuring 42 sessions to choose from, break-out topics include information on retirement planning, researching family genealogy, connecting on Facebook and woodworking. There are opportunities for participants to learn a new hobby or discover how to “Laugh Through Life”.
Registration is $45 for an individual or $80 for two people. Subsidies are available for those who qualify. Registration deadline is Friday, April 5, 2013.
Conference registration includes:
- keynote presentation by Iris Evans
- choice of three break-out sessions, ranging from hands-on hobbies, interactive activities, and thought-provoking sessions
- Bev Facey High School’s famous continental breakfast and hot buffet lunch
- chance to win door prizes and the grand prize draw package – a Getaway Spa Package from Headquarters Salon, Spa and Laser and a 10 visit Millennium Pass.
Register by March 15 to be entered to win a fabulous early bird prize package which includes a dinner for two at Vicky’s Bistro & Wine Bar; and two Festival Place tickets for the Patio Series.
Conference registration packages can be picked up at:
- Strathcona County Family and Community Services
- Strathcona County Library
- Strathcona County recreation facilities
- Information and Volunteer Centre for Strathcona County.
More information and to download the registration form or call 780-464-4044.
Set in the centre of Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland, Strathcona County is a young, successful and vibrant community of more than 92,000 residents. Strathcona County is made up of the urban area of Sherwood Park and a large adjacent rural area of farms, acreages and smaller hamlets. It is home to 75 per cent of refining in Western Canada. With a focus on social, environmental and economic sustainability, Strathcona County is committed to balancing the unique needs of its diverse community.
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Contact:
Rene Robertson-Potisk, Family and Community Services, 780-464-8455
Last updated: Thursday, March 07, 2013
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