The NSCA is pleased to host the following community events throughout Nova Scotia which will offer new insights on different aging related topics. All events are free and light refreshments will be provided thanks to financial support from the Dr. F.R. MacKinnon Endowment Fund.


Bridgewater community series flyer 2

May 4, 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Power of Positive Thinking for Health and Resilience

Guest Speaker: Dr. Beverley Cassidy, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University & Fountain Of Health Initiative

Location: Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre
135 North Park Street, Bridgewater














Acadia community series flyer 2May 9, 6:30-8:00 pm

Positive Aging and Nutrition: Let’s Talk About it!

Guest Speaker: Dr. Catherine Morley, School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Acadia University

Location: Community Room, Wolfville Farmers’ Market

24 Elm Avenue, Wolfville














Halifax community series flyerMay 23, 6:30–8:00 pm

Caregiving: Is there a silver lining?

Guest Speaker: Dr. Janice Keefe, Department of Family Studies and Gerontology & Nova Scotia Centre on Aging, Mount Saint Vincent University

Location: Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd.







Antigonish community series flyerMay, 25, 7:00-8:30 pm

Creative Aging

Guest Speaker: AHA! Artists, Arts Health Antigonish (AHA!)

Location: Community Room, Antigonish Public Library