NL Pensioners Association

TechKNOWtutors: MyGovNL
2024-02-27 10:00 - 16:00 (America/St_Johns) | techKNOWtutors, 25 Anderson Avenue, St. John's, NL, Canada
February 27, 2024
10 am – 12 pm (in-person)
or
2 pm – 4pm (online)
MyGovNL:

How to create a MyGovNL account
The online services you can access through MyGovNL
How to renew your MCP Card
How to renew your driver’s license and vehicle registration

Register here
Any questions? Email us at: techknowtutors@communitysector.ca

TechKNOWtutors: Digital Basics
2024-02-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Center of Research and Innovation, 1 Mill Road, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 1C2, Canada
NLPSPA is pleased to partner with the TechKNOWtutors Program to offer a series of one-day beginner level digital learning workshops in key locations on the West Coast. Each workshop will begin at 10:00 AM on the date specified and will conclude at approximately 4:00 PM. Registrants are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes in advance to ensure the session starts on time. Please bring along your iPhone, smartphone, iPad, or whatever other portable electronic device you use for accessing online communication.
The curriculum is as follows:

Digital Basics:

Introduction to computers, operating systems, and common hardware components
Navigating the desktop, files, and folders
Understanding basic computer terminology

Internet Fundamentals:

Introduction to web browsers and their features
Conducting effective web searches
Understanding website navigation and URL structures
Exploring online resources and tools

Email and Communication:

Setting up and managing email accounts
Composing, sending, and replying to emails
Understanding email etiquette and best practices
Introduction to video conferencing and instant messaging tools

February 20th Corner Brook at the Center of Research and Innovation, 1 Mill Road. Click here to register.

TechKNOWtutors: Digital Basics
2024-02-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Caribou 50+ Club, Hospital Square, Deer Lake, NL, Canada
NLPSPA is pleased to partner with the TechKNOWtutors Program to offer a series of one-day beginner level digital learning workshops in key locations on the West Coast. Each workshop will begin at 10:00 AM on the date specified and will conclude at approximately 4:00 PM. Registrants are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes in advance to ensure the session starts on time. Please bring along your iPhone, smartphone, iPad, or whatever other portable electronic device you use for accessing online communication.
The curriculum is as follows:

Digital Basics:

Introduction to computers, operating systems, and common hardware components
Navigating the desktop, files, and folders
Understanding basic computer terminology

Internet Fundamentals:

Introduction to web browsers and their features
Conducting effective web searches
Understanding website navigation and URL structures
Exploring online resources and tools

Email and Communication:

Setting up and managing email accounts
Composing, sending, and replying to emails
Understanding email etiquette and best practices
Introduction to video conferencing and instant messaging tools
February 16th Deer Lake at the Caribou 50+ Club, Hospital Square. Click here to register.

TechKNOWtutors: Digital Basics
2024-02-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Reidville Community Centre, 2 Community Square, Reidville, NL, A8A 2V7, Canada
NLPSPA is pleased to partner with the TechKNOWtutors Program to offer a series of one-day beginner level digital learning workshops in key locations on the West Coast. Each workshop will begin at 10:00 AM on the date specified and will conclude at approximately 4:00 PM. Registrants are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes in advance to ensure the session starts on time. Please bring along your iPhone, smartphone, iPad, or whatever other portable electronic device you use for accessing online communication.
The curriculum is as follows:

Digital Basics:

Introduction to computers, operating systems, and common hardware components
Navigating the desktop, files, and folders
Understanding basic computer terminology

Internet Fundamentals:

Introduction to web browsers and their features
Conducting effective web searches
Understanding website navigation and URL structures
Exploring online resources and tools

Email and Communication:

Setting up and managing email accounts
Composing, sending, and replying to emails
Understanding email etiquette and best practices
Introduction to video conferencing and instant messaging tools

February 15th, Reidville at the Reidville Community Centre, 2 Community Square. Click here to register.

CARP Presents: Filliday Quartet
2024-02-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting
Join us for a delightful evening of music and song in preparation for Valentine’s Day!!
Filliday is a vocal quartet and have been singing for 16 years. The name comes from the Dictionary of Newfoundland English as a description, by Capt. Whitbourne in 1623 of the local singing birds. The quartet is based in St. John’s and includes Judy Gibbons, Gary Jeffrey, Kathy Ann Mahoney (Holyrood), and Rick Tucker (Paradise).
They will sing several love songs for Valentine’s Day, as well as folk, traditional, and easy listening selections.
Join us on Tuesday, February 13th for a delightul hour of relaxation.
Register Here

Seniors NL Let's Talk About...Service Canada
2024-02-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
This is a LIVE Session ONLY – this will NOT be RECORDED.
Service Canada Programs and Services for Seniors.
The session will cover some of Service Canada’s programs and services that may be of interest to seniors.
• The Canada Pension Plan Program:

Retirement
Survivors’ Benefits
Disability Benefits

• Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement
• Online Services:

My Service Canada Account
Retirement Hub
eService Request

Guest Speaker: Angela Champion (she/her/hers – elle), Citizen Services Specialist, Citizen Services Branch — Atlantic Region, Service Canada / Government of Canada
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
9:30-11:00 AM (Island time), 9:00-10:30 AM (Labrador time)
Click here to register

TechKNOWtutors: Email & Communication
2024-02-06 10:00 - 16:00 | techKNOWtutors, 25 Anderson Avenue, St. John's, NL, Canada
February 6, 2024
10 am – 12 pm (in-person)
or
2 pm – 4pm (online)
Email & Communication:

How to set up and manage your email account
How to write, send and reply emails
Best email practices
How to use Zoom

Register here
Any questions? Email us at: techknowtutors@communitysector.ca

TechKNOWtutors: Internet Fundamentals
2024-01-30 10:00 - 16:00 | techKNOWtutors, 25 Anderson Avenue, St. John's, NL, Canada
January 30, 2024
10 am – 12 pm (in-person)
or
2 pm – 4pm (online)
Internet Fundamentals:

How to connect to the Internet
Conducting effective Internet searches
Elements of a website
How to know if a website is secure

Register here
Any questions? Email us at: techknowtutors@communitysector.ca

TechKNOWtutors: Digital Basics
2024-01-23 10:00 - 16:00 | techKNOWtutors, 25 Anderson Avenue, St. John's, NL, Canada
January 23, 2024
10 am – 12 pm (in-person)
or
2 pm – 4pm (online)
Digital Basics:

Introduction to computers and their operating systems
How to navigate the desktop and look for files
Basic computer terminology

Register here
Any questions? Email us at: techknowtutors@communitysector.ca

NLPSPA Board Meeting
2024-01-11 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
Rescheduled to January 11, 2024 @ 9:30am via zoom.
January 5, 2024, @ 9:30 AM In-Person, Flight Deck, Comfort Hotel

NLPSPA CHRISTMAS DINNER AND DANCE
2024-01-05 18:30 | Knights of Columbus, 49 St Clare Ave, St. John's, NL, A1C2J9, Canada
Due to the warnings about significant snowfall and high winds, the NLPSPA Dinner and Dance scheduled for Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Knights of Columbus Building in St. John’s is CANCELLED.
Regardless of method of payment (credit card, cheque or cash) a refund cheque will be issued and mailed to you. It will take a bit of time to process all the refunds, so we respectfully ask your patience while we work through these payments. Tickets can be destroyed, they do not need to be returned. If you purchased a table of tickets, we ask that you inform your friends of the cancelation and the ticket refunds.
We sincerely hope that next year will see better weather and we will be able to gather for the next holiday dinner and dance celebration. Our next year’s event is already booked for January 3, 2025, so mark your calendars now.
Stay safe and well, everyone.
Sincerely,
Sharron Callahan
Executive Director

Christmas with the St. John's Choir
2023-12-18 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting
Please join us for an evening of Christmas Music:
Monday, December 18th
7:30pm to 8:30pm NL
7:00pm to 8:00pm Labrador
Family and Friends are Invited.
The ST. JOHN`S CHOIR of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador is a true adult community choir whose members represent a broad section of St. John’s and its surrounding communities. The choir’s age group ranges from early twenties to seniors and its members are from all walks of life and educational levels. While some members have music degrees, many others do not read music. Some have little or no choral experience, but then, many have experience in multiple choirs and groups.
Twenty-five years ago the St. John’s Choir rose from the ashes of the defunct Extension Choir of Memorial University of Newfoundland when several of the extension choir groups persevered to keep their own choirs singing. Choir members have fond memories of their first director, Dr. Ignatius Rumbolt. After the Choir’s first year, Mrs. Patricia Young became a long term director and “Musical Mother”.
Over the years, the Choir has been guided by several well known directors. Currently, Stephen Candow is the Artistic Director and Dr. Philip Roberts, is the Accompanist, Co-conductor and Chamber Choir Director. This year the St. John’s Choir is featuring the St. John’s Chamber Choir, Bella Nova Choir, Elizabeth Brennan (Director) and Etienne Gendron, Guest Percussionist. Choir performs two main concerts a year, Christmas and spring. It has participated in Festival 500 events, the Kiwanis Music Festival, at numerous national conventions, local fund raisers, and telethons.
The Choir is completely self-sufficient financially, raising all of ther own funds. The Choir has a professional Director and Accompanist, sings in four-part harmony and has a large and varied repertoire of songs ranging from Broadway show tunes to Classical pieces, gospel to Newfoundland folk songs; and, spirituals to popular music. Carolynn Spurvey is Vice-President of the Board of Directors.
To Register for this marvelous evening of music, please click the link below.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoduqgrTwsHNz0q41Y2kaqxfZrfe1dPfeP

Online Grocery Shopping
2023-12-12 10:00 - 16:00 | techKNOWtutors, 25 Anderson Avenue, St. John's, NL, Canada
Online Grocery Shopping – December 12th
This session is in-person and virtual. Please make ONE selection only.
You’ll learn:

How to choose the right online grocery store for your needs
How to set up your account online
About the payment options available
How to schedule a delivery of pick-up
How to deal with common problems like out-of-stock items, substitutions, and returns

Date: December 12th, 2023
Time: 10 am to 12 pm; 2 pm to 4 pm;
Location: 25 Anderson Avenue, St. John’s, and virtual on Zoom.

Cloudberries Choir: Christmas at the Movies
2023-12-07 19:00 | Virtual Meeting
NLPSPA and C.A.R.P. NL will co-present:
Christmas at the Movies
With the Cloudberries Choir
Directed by Sherry Crowley, Accompanied by Judy Parsons Kirby
For this season, the Cloudberries Choir have chosen a much lighter selection of Christmas music and songs for your enjoyment and listening pleasure. The Choir will present “Christmas at the Movies” for our 2023 enjoyment with great tunes from many of your favorite Christmas movies. We hope you enjoy this performance. Merry Christmas to all from your friends from the Cloudberries Choir.
The Cloudberries Choir is a community choir based in Holyrood. They perform two concerts each year, one at Christmas time and one in the spring. They have performed almost all genres, including show tunes, movie themes, rock, country-western, songs of the 50’s-60’s and, their most loved, Gospel tunes, to name a few. They have performed at seniors’ homes, churches and other venues in various towns and communities around the Avalon, to spread the joy of music and song, as these opportunities arise.
To register for this exciting evening event of music and song from the movies, please click on the registration link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pf-GtrzMrGN0mtUvdZ230gP54vAaCoOo5

NLPSPA Board Meeting
2023-12-07 09:30 | Virtual Meeting
December 7, 2023, @ 9:30 AM via zoom

SeniorsNL Zoom Session: Just Ask SeniorsNL…Anything
2023-12-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
Join us for a session to find out about the resources and services most commonly used by seniors who call our Information Line, as well as some resources that you might not even know exist!
Have a question about a service for seniors? Need a resource?
We will make time to answer your questions during the presentation.
Click here to register
Guest speaker: Elizabeth Siegel, Director of Information and Referral Services, SeniorsNL

You can ask a question when you register, and we will send it to our presenter. You will be able to ask questions at the session as well.
This session will be captioned.
This session will be recorded.
Indicate during registration if sign language interpretation is required.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We ask, however, that you do not share your confirmation, as the ID number in the confirmation is yours alone and should not be shared. Feel free, however, to share this Zoom meeting invitation as others may like to register as well.
Certificates will be available upon request to participants for job-related professional development or post-secondary education. (You must be in attendance the entire session)

Reminder about NL Public Libraries: (NLPL)

If you know someone who would be interested in attending this session, however, they don’t have a computer, our NL Public Libraries have computers available to the public.
Some of the NL Public Libraries may also be equipped for group sessions.

Website to locate your nearest Library: https://nlpl.ca/

Online banking and CRA Services
2023-12-05 10:00 - 16:00 | techKNOWtutors, 25 Anderson Avenue, St. John's, NL, Canada
Session #1 (link to register is the next line)
Online Banking + CRA – December 5
NLPSPA and techKNOWtutors are pleased to announce a series of workshops to get you ready for the winter months. This session is in-person.
In this first workshop, you’ll learn:

How to use mobile banking apps
Mobile deposits and transfers
Security features of online banking
How to protect against banking scams
How to set up your CRA account on your phone

Date: December 5th, 2023
Time: 10 am to 12 pm; 2 pm to 4 pm;
Location: 25 Anderson Avenue, St. John’s

Mental Wellness As We Age
2023-11-29 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
In this session, you will learn about mental wellness and the factors that impact mental wellness as we age. You will also learn to recognize the signs of poor mental health and strategies to improve and maintain mental wellness.
Guest Speaker: Laura Vardy BA, BSW, RSW, Mental Health Promotion Consultant, NL Health Services
Click here to register

You can ask questions when you register, and we will send it to our presenter. You will be able to ask questions at the session as well.
This session will be captioned.
This session will be recorded.
Indicate during registration if ASL interpretation is required.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We ask, however, that you do not share your confirmation, as the ID number in the confirmation is yours alone and should not be shared. Feel free, however, to share this Zoom meeting invitation as others may like to register as well.
Certificates will be available upon request to participants for job-related professional development or post-secondary education. (You must be in attendance the entire session)

FPM 2023 webinar series - Move, improve, remove!
2023-11-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Meeting
Remove hazards
Reducing the Risk of Falls by Removing Environmental Hazards: An Evidence-based Approach
Nancy Edwards | Distinguished Professor and Professor Emerita, University of Ottawa
Nov. 28, 2023 | 12-1pm ET
This webinar will focus on detecting, reducing, and removing fall risk hazards in the built environment. Evidence-based advocacy, educational, and behavioural approaches to reduce environmental hazards will be discussed. Find out more and register.

INCOME TAX, BENEFITS, CREDITS, & OTHER CRA SERVICES
2023-11-27 14:00 | Virtual Meeting
Benefits and credits can make a big difference to people in our community. The CRA’s CVITP and Benefits Outreach Program help people and the organizations that serve them to learn about the benefits of tax-filing, the benefits and credits they may be eligible for, and the supports available to help with completing an income tax and benefits return.
As 2023 is closing, our thoughts will soon turn to the dread of filing our annual tax returns. Once again, NLPSPA and the member associations of the Coalition have engaged with representatives from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to host an information session for seniors on income tax, benefits, credits, how to prepare your taxes, how to avoid payment interruptions, and what services CRA can provide. In addition to addressing these topics, other subjects will also be addressed, such as GST/HST credit, disability tax credit, pension income splitting, and medical expenses, etc. CRA will also provide information on the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, online services and answer general questions you might have.
Our presenter for this event will be Heather Angnatok from the CRA location in Happy Valley/Goose Bay, Labrador.
Following the presentation, there will be time for questions and answers.
Everyone is welcome for this most timely presentation.
Please click on the link below to register for this event.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcscOGhqD0qG9BITSP7aCYmnv4aFTfpVOU
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Your Journey of Healing
2023-11-23 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Meeting
Grief Support Group
Living with Loss
To register, or for more information, please contact Bereavement Services at 709-777-6959 or email griefandbereavement@easternhealth.ca

Wills & Estate Planning
2023-11-21 19:00 | Virtual Meeting
Presenting: Wills & Estate Planning
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
NLPSPA is pleased to partner with Provident10 and the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, to bring you a session on the importance of having a will, when to update it, pitfalls to avoid, what to include, what is probate and why/when, what constitutes a valid will, what is an Enduring Power of Attorney and the requirements and what is an Advanced Health Care Directive and the requirements.
Our presenter is Sara Hawkins, an Access to Justice Coordinator with the Public Legal Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. Sara has over 15 years’ experience as a paralegal and has worked with private firms, legal aid, the courts, and non-profits. She has worked with all aspect of the law but has a passion for seniors who need help navigating the legal aspects of aging. When not at work you will see her volunteering as a first responder with St. John Ambulance or knitting while drinking coffee.
Everyone is welcome to this event.
Please click on the link below to register.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlc-ioqz8tG901Oq8aWzJr1faZvqlEEUJ1
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Grief and Your Mental Health
2023-11-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Meeting

FPM 2023 webinar series - Move, improve, remove!
2023-11-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Meeting
Improve your health
Medication Considerations for Fall Prevention and Fall-Related Injury
Chris Fan-Lun | Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Nov. 16, 2023 | 12-1pm ET
This webinar will explore the structured approach to medication review to improve identification of fall risk increasing drugs (FRIDs) and the role of deprescribing to reduce fall risk. Medication management considerations of fall-related injuries will be discussed in a case-based format. Find out more and register.

Grief and Bereavement Education Session
2023-11-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Eastern Health Pastoral Care and Bereavement Services is offering a “Grief and Bereavement Education Session” scheduled on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:00pm via Zoom.
Link to Join Zoom Meeting:
https://nlchi-nl-ca.zoom.us/j/96943532610?pwd=[REDACTED]

Or Dial-In: 1 780 666 014

Meeting ID: 969 4353 2610

Passcode: [REDACTED]
These sessions will provide information on understanding grief, guide you through the grieving process, and give suggestions on what you can do to help yourself and others during this time of grief. The session will include a presentation, videos and opportunity for discussion or to ask questions about grief. These sessions are free and open to the general public.
For further information, please contact:
Bereavement Services at 777-6959 or GriefandBereavement@easternhealth.ca

Grief and the Family
2023-11-09 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Meeting

FPM 2023 webinar series - Move, improve, remove!
2023-11-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Meeting
Move your body:
Exercise and Physical Activity to Reduce the Risk of Falls
Dr. Tina Ziebart | Assistant Professor, Western University in the School of Physical Therapy
Nov. 7, 2023 | 12-1pm ET
This webinar will review the current evidence and provide some clinical pearls of wisdom on how exercise can help to reduce the risk of falls. Find out more and register.

Taking Care of Yourself
2023-11-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Meeting

SeniorsNL Zoom Session: Let's Talk About Common Law Rights
2023-11-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
During this session, you’ll learn:

What is the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PLIAN)?
Laws in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Common Law vs Married Couples, differences between the two.
Family Law.
Wills and Estates.

Guest Speaker:
Sara Hawkins: Access to Justice Coordinator with the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PLIAN)
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
9:30-11:00 AM (Island time), 9:00-10:30 AM (Labrador time)
Click here to register

You can ask a question when you register, and we will send it to our presenter. You will be able to ask questions at the session as well.
This session will be captioned.
This session will be recorded.
Indicate during registration if sign language interpretation is required.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We ask, however, that you do not share your confirmation, as the ID number in the confirmation is yours alone and should not be shared. Feel free, however, to share this Zoom meeting invitation as others may like to register as well.
Certificates will be available upon request to participants for job-related professional development or post-secondary education. (You must be in attendance the entire session)

Healthy Grieving
2023-10-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Meeting
