2019 Past Events – Financial Literacy

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 – 1:45 to 3:00 pm
WILLS
McGill University law students with Pro Bono Students Canada conduct a free public presentation. Attendees will have an opportunity to apply for a free notarial will with the selection based on financial need.
No advance registration.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 – 1:45 to 3:00 pm
HOW TO SETTLE AN ESTATE
McGill University law students with Pro Bono Students Canada conduct a free public presentation.
No advance registration.

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
POWERS OF ATTORNEY, ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVES and PROTECTIVE MANDATES
Notary Anna Kamateros and Ann Soden, Ad. E., Elder Law lawyer and mediator, conduct a free public presentation.
No advance registration.

THURSDAY, April 4, 2019 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm
HOUSING ISSUES FOR SENIORS: STAY OR MOVE?
Marie-Claude Giguère, founder of Helping Seniors, shares practical information and answers questions about such issues as safety adaptations, downsizing, and assessing options to stay or move.
No advance registration. This event is part of our popular Lunchtime Series.

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
FILING YOUR INCOME TAX RETURN ONLINE  
Lynn Bennett, Certified Financial Planner, and a computer instructor show how to file an income tax return online. The workshop includes an overview of the new provisions of 2018 federal and provincial income tax laws for seniors — changes from last year.
Participants are welcome to bring their own device.
Space is limited and advance registration is required: Richard Cassidy at richard@atwaterlibrary.ca or 514-935-7344 ext’n 206.

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
EATING WELL ON A BUDGET
Jaimie Yue, registered dietitian-nutritionist, founder of NutriVie Santé, shares recipes and tips for seniors to make healthy meals that are affordable.
No advance registration.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS – SERVICE CANADA
Michèle Payette, Citizen Service Specialist, Service Canada, conducts an information session on Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement, OAS Allowance for spouses and common-law partners, issues for immigrant seniors, issues for caregivers, and more. Discussion with Q&A.
No advance registration.

*THURSDAY, June 27, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm (*new date)
PROTECT YOUR MONEY FROM FINANCIAL FRAUD AND ABUSE
Leah Gardner, lawyer and legal plain language specialist with Éducaloi, conducts an information session. Discussion with Q&A.
No advance registration.

Wednesday, September 11, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND PROTECTION MANDATES
Richard Goldman
, lawyer and legal plain language specialist with Éducaloi, conducts an information session. Discussion with Q&A.
No advance registration.

TUESDAY, October 1, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
HOW TO FIND A FINANCIAL ADVISOR and HOW TO PREVENT FRAUD
Michel Gariépy
, analyst with Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), conducts an information session. Discussion with Q&A.
No advance registration.

WEDNESDAY, October 16, 2019 — 12:30 to 2:30 pm
WILLS and OTHER END-OF-LIFE LEGAL ISSUES

Ann Soden, Ad. E., Elder Law lawyer and mediator, and Anna Kamateros, notary, conduct an information session. Moderated Q&A with discussion.
Co-sponsored by PROJECTION: A Week of Dialogue.
No advance registration.

WEDNESDAY, November 13, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
AFFORDABLE AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND HOLIDAY GIFTS

Jaimie Yue, registered dietitian-nutritionist and founder of NutriVie Santé, shares tips and recipes.
No advance registration.

WEDNESDAY, November 20, 2019 – 2:00 to 4:00 pm
PERSONAL FINANCES: UNDERSTANDING YOUR INVESTMENTS (Part 1 of 2)
Lynn Bennett, Certified Financial Planner, gives an overview of investment accounts and their life cycle. She will discuss Registered versus Non-Registered and RRSPs versus TFSAs. With Q&A.

WEDNESDAY, November 27, 2019 – 2:00 to 4:00 pm
PERSONAL FINANCES: UNDERSTANDING YOUR INVESTMENTS (Part 2)
Lynn Bennett, Certified Financial Planner, gives an overview of investment accounts and their life cycle. She will explain ETFs versus Mutual Funds and Stocks versus Bonds and associated risk levels. With Q&A.

WEDNESDAY, December 4, 2019 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm
BUDGETING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Liz Perrin conducts an information session on how to maintain a budget, comparison shop, and protect your finances from online fraud around the holidays. With Q&A. No advance registration.