ARE YOU PREPARED – National Seniors Safety Week (CALENDAR)
Join us for our 3rd Annual Are You Prepared Series. This series features 6 half-day presentations throughout the month of November.
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Tuesday, November 5, 2026 | 1:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
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WE Seniors Community Cafe
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Cost: $3.00 (pay at the door, includes coffee and treats)
EVENT SCHEDULE
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. – Protecting Your Nest Egg: Recognizing and Avoiding Investment Scams
Presented by James MacTavish, Alberta Securities Commission (ASC)
Your retirement savings took decades to build — don’t let a fraudster take them in an afternoon. Older adults are increasingly targeted by investment scams, and the schemes are getting harder to spot. Join the Alberta Securities Commission as we pull back the curtain on the most common investment scams in Alberta today, the red flags that should make you pause and the simple steps that can protect you and the people you love.
2:30 p.m. – Safety and Crime Prevention
Presented by Edmonton Police Service
Members of the Edmonton Police Service’s Stony Plain Road Beats and the Neighbourhood Empowerment Team will share information and practical strategies for safety and crime prevention.
3:30 p.m. – Fraud – Could you be next?
Presented by Servus Credit Union
Come join James MacDonald, the Senior Manager of Corporate Security at Servus Credit Union as he educates us about the current trends in the ever changing landscape of fraud. We will discuss 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.to Recognize, Reject, and Report fraud at the end of the session.
HOW TO REGISTER
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Visit our front desk or call 780 483 1209 to sign up
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Register online at MyActiveCentre HERE
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Send an email to ch****@*******rs.ca
