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SUMMARY:Ageism - Online Option
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DESCRIPTION:It's time to put ageism in its place!.\nhttps://barrielibrary.
 libnet.info/event/8486806
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>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)!</p>\n<p>Join us\, educat
 e yourself\, embrace ageing\, and fight for a better future where growing 
 old is seen as an opportunity rather than a liability.&nbsp\;</p>\n<hr />\
 n<p></p>\n<p><strong>Presenter Jenna Wickens\, MasterMinds Coordinator - C
 atholic Family Services of Simcoe County</strong></p>\n<p>Prior to working
  with Catholic Family Services as the MatureMinds Coordinator\, Jenna enga
 ged older adults through virtual platforms\, worked in family ministry\, a
 nd directed a youth centre. Her educational background is in Community Rec
 reation from Brock University and Niagara College. For over a decade\, Jen
 na has been a storyteller for those whose voices often get lost in the shu
 ffle. Through both poetry and prose\, she has advocated for the encouragem
 ent and resiliency found in others. In recent years\, Jenna has become a s
 pokesperson against ageism\, recognizing that a cultural shift needs to oc
 cur if we are to see "growing old" as an opportunity not a liability. Jenn
 a is passionate about her faith\, puns\, and people. She wants people to k
 now that they are valued and firmly believes that the greatest superpower 
 is hope.&nbsp\;</p>\n<hr />\n<p><strong>Video Conference Programs</strong>
 :&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Allows you to enjoy real-time video chat with libr
 ary staff and other registered participants. When joining\, you have the o
 ption to connect with audio only\, but it is encouraged to allow audio and
  video to get the most out of the program. Please note that you will be se
 nt an email with the Zoom conference link prior to the start of the progra
 m. You will need this link to join the program.</p>\n<p>We ask that all pa
 rticipants conduct themselves respectfully\, and adhere to the <a href="ht
 tps://www.barrielibrary.ca/about-bpl/about-the-library/policies/patron-con
 duct-policy.pdf">Patron Conduct Policy</a>.</p>\n<p>If you have any questi
 ons or require technical assistance please call 705-728-1010 or email&nbsp
 \;<a href="mailto:askus@barrielibrary.ca">askus@barrielibrary.ca</a>&nbsp\
 ;</p>\n<hr />\n<p><strong>We want to improve\, to serve you better. Please
  take a moment and fill out our&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.barrielibrary.c
 a/about-bpl/kudos-and-concerns">Program Evaluation Form</a>.</strong>&nbsp
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