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YWeBelong


Building Social Inclusion and Belonging for Diverse Seniors living with Cognitive Changes (with or without a medical diagnosis)

Locations:

  • YWCA Active Living Centre 55+, MacNab Street   Location
  • Riverdale Community Centre    Location
  • Munar Learning Centre    Location

YWeBelong Matters


As memory changes, culture and language matter more. This program honours each person’s background and identity, helping seniors feel understood and valued.

For more information, please contact:


Salomey Adongo
 +1 365 324 0256
 sadongo@ywcahamilton.org

Who can participate in YWeBelong

Seniors 55+ with cognitive changes and their caregivers from the following communities:

  • South Asian (Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi)
  • Somali
  • Spanish-Speaking
  • Afghan

Weekly Cultural Cafes

  • Gentle exercises
  • Information sharing
  • Sing, move, connect
  • Happy game time
  • Stories together
  • Arts & crafts
  • Flavors without fire

Monthly Community Connections

  • Intercultural showcase
  • Information sharing
  • Field trips
  • Flavors of home (Intercultural cooking sessions)



Quarterly Information Sessions


  • Aging minds, caring hearts


Snacks will be provided

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