Fall workshops for seniors on financial information, seniors benefits
Workshops focused on important financial information for seniors are being offered across the Island this fall.
These free workshops will inform seniors about scam and fraud prevention, provincial and federal benefits that PEI seniors may be eligible for, and additional supports available to seniors in the province.
“We want Island seniors to be informed and empowered so they can continue to thrive at home and in their communities. We feel this is an important service to offer, especially with scams and fraud on the rise, often targeting seniors.”
- Minister of Social Development and Seniors Barb Ramsay
There will be 10 workshops taking place across the Island over the next two months:
- Monday, September 25, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Souris Access PEI
- Thursday, October 12, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Charlottetown Library Learning Centre
- Tuesday, October 17, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – O’Leary Community Complex
- Monday, October 23, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Summerside Parkview Senior Citizens Club
- Thursday, November 2, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Tignish Cultural Centre
- Monday, November 6, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Montague Cavendish Wellness Centre
- Thursday, November 9, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Alberton Gordon Memorial United Church Hall
- Thursday, November 16, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Cornwall Library
- Tuesday, November 21, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Stratford Cornerstone Baptist Church
- Monday, November 27, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Wellington Access PEI
The workshops will be facilitated by the Seniors Navigator, whose role is to make it easier for near seniors, seniors, their family members and their caregivers to access information about programs and services.
The workshops are offered in partnership with Service Canada, Canada Revenue Agency, and the RCMP.
Island seniors interested in attending can register for a workshop in their area by calling 902-213-5820 or by emailing seniors@gov.pe.ca.
Learn more about the workshops and locations here.
Media contact:
Marilee Devries
Department of Social Development and Seniors
902-218-3296
mjdevries@gov.pe.ca