Crafting Community Together: The Story of the Cold Lake Men’s Shed and Age Friendly Cold Lake

Apr 10, 2024 | News, Stories of Older People

In 2019, Cold Lake Alberta saw the inception of the Cold Lake Men’s Shed, spearheaded by Wayne Warner. Drawing from his military experience, Wayne noticed that older men often didn’t get the mental health support they need and was motivated to take action. Speaking to...

Restoring Mobility after Pakistan’s Devastating Floods: Mumtaz’s Story

Mar 18, 2024 | News

Mr. Mumtaz Ali, 59, was in dire straits after he lost his ability to walk and began suffering from severe kidney disease. Working in Pakistan after the devastating floods that left a third of the country underwater, HelpAge and its community partner HANDS (Health and...

“Who can I help today?” – The Story of Fundy Men’s Shed

Mar 11, 2024 | News, Stories of Older People

The Fundy Men’s Shed, located in Saint John, New Brunswick, launched in 2023 with eight members. Their collective mission is powerful: learn new skills, forge meaningful connections, and make a difference in their community.  The group was fortunate to land the...

In the Historic Heart of the Community – The Story of Minnedosa Men’s Shed

Mar 11, 2024 | News

From meeting in a laundromat for seven years to gathering weekly at one of their town’s most popular tourist attractions, Minnedosa Men’s Shed in Minnedosa, MB, has been going strong for nearly a decade. The town’s Heritage Village, a pioneer village that boats nine...

From Tools to Tech – The Story of Kerby Tech Shed

Mar 11, 2024 | News, Stories of Older People

The Kerby Tech Shed started when Bob, and his wife, moved to Calgary from Ottawa in 2018 after the couple retired. Moving two provinces away is a big change, and Bob was eager to put down roots in his new community. That’s when he got connected with Unison at Kerby...