• Thursday, November 6, 2025
• 1:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
• Cafe, Westend Seniors Activity Centre
• Cost: $3.00 – includes coffee & treats
• Door prizes, loot bags, and all attendees will receive a variety of resources

Event Schedule
1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Arrive & Get Settled
Sign in and grab a loot bag before you meet the speakers, grab a beverage & snack, and get seated.

1:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Recognizing and Avoiding Investment Scams
Rebecca Vargese, Alberta Securities Commission
Fraudsters often target older adults, putting hard-earned retirement savings at risk. This presentation is designed to help seniors recognize the common investment scams in Alberta, the red flags to watch for, and why it’s so important to verify who you’re dealing with before investing. You’ll also learn how to protect yourself by checking registration with the Alberta Securities Commission and how to report a suspicious investment.

2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Safety and Crime Prevention
Edmonton Police Service
Members of the Edmonton Police Services Stony Plain Road Beats and the Neighbourhood Empowerment Team will share information and practical strategies for safety and crime prevention.

3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Fraud – Could you be next?
Servus Credit Union
Come and learn about current trends in the ever changing landscape of fraud. This session will provide knowledge on how to recognize the red flags of a scam and how to protect yourself. You will be able to Recognize, Reject, and Report fraud at the end of the session.

3:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  CyberSafe – what is cybersecurity?
Stuart Lee, Cybersecurity Division, Government of Alberta
This presentation will highlight some of the key cybersecurity subjects that you need to be aware of to protect yourself from the online scams and threats.

4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Wrap Up / Q&A

HOW TO REGISTER

• Call our Front Desk at 780 483 1209
• Send an email to ch****@*******rs.ca  
• Register at MyAciveCentre