Age Friendly Advisory Committee

West Lincoln’s Age Friendly Advisory Committee (WLAFAC) is focused on making our Township an age-friendly community.

We provide input and suggestions to Township Council and staff on related initiatives and organize events and workshops to connect and support older adults and caregivers in our community.

2026 Events

Seniors' Active Living & Information Fair | September 16

When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM

Where: West Lincoln Community Centre, 177 West Street, Smithville

• 40+ storefronts
• Refreshment lounge
• McMaster Research Art Installation
• Active demonstrations
• Sit & Cycle session

11 AM Special Presentation: Two Lenses on Informal (Family) Caregiving by Dr. Larissa Zwar, Assistant Professor & Canada Research Chair, Lifespan Research Institute, Brock University

The Township of West Lincoln and its Age Friendly Advisory Committee acknowledge and thank the Government of Ontario for the funding provided to the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario for the implementation of the 2025 – 2026 Seniors Active Living Fair project.

Seniors' Health Seminar | June 12

When: Friday, June 12, 2026, from 1 to 3 PM

Where: West Lincoln Community Centre, 177 West Street, Smithville

Two special guest speakers shared their expertise on topics that support healthy living for older adults.

Speaker 1: Dr. George Ioannidis, Deputy Director at Geras Centre for Aging Research, presented about gait speed as the new “sixth sense” and a power indicator of health.

Speaker 2: Lorraine Hulley, Executive Director at Rose Cottage Community Hospice, presented strategies for talking with your doctor and advance care planning.

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