Getting older is the one of the greatest s cientific breakthroughs of our time and celebrating birthdays can give you more birthdays to celebrate (7.5 to be precise)!
\nJoin us\, educat e yourself\, embrace ageing\, and fight for a better future where growing old is seen as an opportunity rather than a liability. \;
\nPresenter Jenna Wickens\, MasterMinds Coordinator - Catholic F amily Services of Simcoe County
\nPrior to working with Cat holic Family Services as the MatureMinds Coordinator\, Jenna engaged older adults through virtual platforms\, worked in family ministry\, and direct ed a youth centre. Her educational background is in Community Recreation f rom Brock University and Niagara College. For over a decade\, Jenna has be en a storyteller for those whose voices often get lost in the shuffle. Thr ough both poetry and prose\, she has advocated for the encouragement and r esiliency found in others. In recent years\, Jenna has become a spokespers on against ageism\, recognizing that a cultural shift needs to occur if we are to see "growing old" as an opportunity not a liability. Jenna is pass ionate about her faith\, puns\, and people. She wants people to know that they are valued and firmly believes that the greatest superpower is hope.& nbsp\;
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