Age-Friendly Advisory Committee

Age-Friendly Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Page 2 of 3 That members of the Age-Friendly Advisory Committee (AFAC) work with Staff to invite Mrs. Linda Jeffry from the National Seniors Council to participate in a virtual information session and panel in Spring 2025 (date to be confirmed) to discuss the “Supporting Canadians Aging at Home: Ensuring Quality of Life as We Age” report, with the session open to residents for engagement and input; and That Members of the AFAC work with staff to host four public open house sessions in various hamlets and villages across Caledon throughout 2025 to inform older adult residents about the Age-Friendly Action Plan and the AFAC allowing for questions and community feedback. A recorded vote was taken as follows:

That the Age-Friendly Coordinator work with the Age-Friendly Advisory Committee’s Volunteer Working Group to continue the Voluntour Caledon outreach and engagement initiative, organizing two annual sessions specifically aimed at older adult volunteers with the inclusion of an intergenerational component; and That Recreation and Culture staff collaborate with the Age-Friendly Advisory Committee to hold the annual Caledon Cares Volunteer Celebration on December 5, International Volunteer Day, to honor and recognize the contributions of older adult volunteers in Caledon. A recorded vote was taken as follows: