This document announces upcoming educational workshops for LGBT seniors hosted by Generations. The first workshop on January 19th focuses on media literacy and how to read newspapers, led by retired journalist Rick Fitzgerald. The second workshop on February 16th focuses on health and care expectations when a partner is ill, led by Chris Morrissey who has experience with her partner living with dementia. Both workshops are free and limited to 10 LGBT seniors aged 55 and over, with attendees asked to RSVP via email or phone.

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LGBT SENIORS SESSIONS
Join us for upcoming educational workshops at Generations
It’s free, you’ll learn new things, you’ll participate in something you enjoy with other
seniors and hopefully you’ll have a laugh while doing it!
Seniors Pilot Session 1: Monday January 19, 2015 3:30-5pm
Media Literacy: How to Read a Newspaper
Where: Generations office 1033 Davie St, Suite 610
Rick Fitzgerald has a background in Canadian journalism and corporate
communications. Before retirement, he worked as a BC and national broadcast news
reporter/editor at The Canadian Press and as a crisis communications specialist with
Canada's largest PR firm.
This workshop is limited to 10 LGBTQ seniors 55+ participants. Please email
generations@qmunity.ca or call 604-684-8449 if you will attend.
□ Bring a newspaper -- doesn't matter which one
□ Be prepared to talk about how you read newspapers at home
□ Be prepared to talk about what you read compared with tv and radio
Seniors Pilot Session 2: Monday February 16, 2015 3:30-5pm
Health and Care: What to Expect when Your Partner is Ailing
Where: Generations office 1033 Davie St, Suite 610
Chris Morrissey has worked with Rainbow Refugees, LEGIT, the Generations program
and other interest areas related to LGBTQ rights. Her partner is diagnosed with and is
living with dementia in a VCH long term care facility. Chris and her partner have faced
challenges in getting appropriate care and care aides who are respectful of their 35
year relationship.