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.
All residents and visitors are welcome to participate as community members. The Committee may have a maximum of 12 voting members.
Please note that the regular August 1 Committee meeting is cancelled. The Committee will instead meet on August 8 and 22.
The Age Friendly Committee will be facilitating three public events in 2025. See below for details.
2025 Events
Financial Crimes Presentation
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this free presentation on April 11, 2025, led by Niagara Regional Police Service!
Free Seniors' Seminar
Thank you to everyone who participated in our free Seniors' Seminar on June 6, 2025, at the West Lincoln Community Centre. Special thanks to our guest speakers from the McMaster Research team and Happy in my Home (Community Support Services of Niagara) for sharing their time and wisdom with us.
Photo Gallery: 2025 Seniors Seminar will appear here on the public site.
Seniors' Active Living and Information Fair
When: Friday, September 26, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: West Lincoln Community Centre, 177 West Street, Smithville
Schedule
9:30 a.m.: Hon. Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors & Accessibility will bring greetings from the Province of Ontario
9:30: a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: 40 Storefronts plus
10 a.m.: Guest speaker 1
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: A light healthy lunch will be provided
1 p.m.: Panel of guest speakers
2:30 p.m.: Event concludes
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10 to 11:30 a.m.: Speaker 1Dr. Anthony Levinson will present information focused on Dementia and Dementia Risk Reduction. Dr. Anthony Levinson, Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences holds the John R Evans Chair in Health Sciences Education Research and Instructional Development and is an expert in the design, implementation and evaluation of technology-enhanced learning and performance. His work impacts the spectrum of medical education, including health information and apps to improve patient education.
1 to 2:30 p.m.: Panel of guest speakersMerritt Funeral Home will feature Drew Gauthier and panel guests who will speak about Legacy and Estate Planning, Future Care and and Arrangements and Avoiding Probate. Mr. Gauthier, owner of Merritt Funeral Home, has been a licensed Funeral Director since 2016 but has worked in the industry since 2013. |
Storefronts |
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Please check back regularly as this list is being actively updated.
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Active sessions/demonstrations |
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Stay tuned for more information about active sessions and demonstrations that will be provided during this event.
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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 2024 – 2025 Seniors Active Living Fair project.
Resources
Niagara Regional Police Service Fraud Protection: Learn about common known scams in Niagara and how to report a scam.
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: Find online resources to help you recognize, reject, and report fraud.
Unified West Lincoln: Find West Lincoln news, events and safe spaces.
Connect
Meetings are held the first Friday of every month, at 9 a.m., in the Council Chambers located at the Township Administration Building at 318 Canborough St. Meetings are open to the public and guests are encouraged to attend.
Want to get involved? Email us to learn how.
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