Gather Seniors
Programming
Moving Your Senior Into Care Workshop
Making the decision to move a parent or loved one into care is never easy. This workshop is designed to support families through that journey with practical tools, emotional guidance, and a deep respect for the dignity of the person at the heart of it all.
The Sandwich Generation: Supporting Your Aging Seniors
This workshop offers a supportive space for those navigating layered responsibilities - caring for aging parents while supporting their own children at home.
Introduction to Montessori for Dementia and Aging
Montessori for Aging and Dementia is an innovative approach that applies the principles of Montessori education to senior care. Rooted in dignity, independence and purposeful activity, this method empowers individuals with ageing-related challenges or dementia to thrive.
Whether you’re a caregiver, a healthcare professional, or simply passionate about enhancing senior care, this course will give you the tools, techniques, and mindset to make a lasting impact. Learn how to create an environment where seniors feel valued, connected, and capable.
Intergenerational
Join us for a 1.5-hour intergenerational workshop designed to bring grandparents and grandchildren together through creativity, conversation, and connection. This hands-on session combines the joy of making and sharing snacks and the creativity of painting personalized mugs, offering a unique opportunity to strengthen bonds and create lasting memories.
Memory Book Making Workshop
Date: March 1st
Location: Dundas, ON (Exact location TBD)
$50 per participant or participant pair
3hrs, In-Person
This workshop offers an opportunity to apply all you’ve learned about Memory Book Making. We will focus on hands-on memory book creation, providing guidance, support, and inspiration throughout the process. Participants will work on assembling their memory books, including selecting meaningful content, organizing photos, and creating simplistic captioning.
Introduction to Montessori Memory Book Making
Learn what makes a Montessori Memory Book special, explore its purpose, and gain practical tips and tools to start crafting your own.
Discover the art of creating a Montessori-inspired Memory Book—a simplistic tool to preserve key moments and celebrate a lifetime of memories for seniors with early to late stages of dementia. Ideally built for caregivers to learn how to create a meaningful, supportive tool for a loved one, this workshop is for you.
Learn what makes a Memory Book special, explore its purpose, and gain practical tips and tools to start crafting your own. Join us for an engaging session that helps you understand the theory behind the simplicity of the Memory Book and combines creativity with heartfelt connection, inspiring you to preserve the memories that matter most.