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' Health Seminar | June 12

When: Friday, June 12, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m.

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

Two special guest speakers will lend their expertise on topics that support healthy living for older adults. Time will be allotted after each presentation for questions from the audience. Free refreshments will also be provided.

Speaker 1: Dr. George Ioannidis, Deputy Director at Geras Centre for Aging Research, will present about gait speed as the new “sixth sense” and a power indicator of health. Learn about a new rapid and reliable tool designed by Geras to measure gait speed.

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

Seniors' Forum | September 16

Stay tuned for event details.

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.

Please note that there will be no meeting on July 3, 2026.

The Committee may have a maximum of 12 voting members. Meetings are open to the public and guests are encouraged to attend. 

Want to get involved? Email us to learn how.

Resources

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