{"id":14271,"date":"2024-11-24T04:24:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T04:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/better-future.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=14271"},"modified":"2025-01-04T21:13:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T21:13:17","slug":"fundraiser-for-posidenki-social-club","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/better-future.org\/index.php\/event\/fundraiser-for-posidenki-social-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundraiser for POSIDEN&#8217;KI Social Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Join us in supporting our innovative program for Ukrainian newcomers and ladies 60+, called Posiden&#8217;ki Social Club. It could also benefit all Canadian seniors.<\/p>\n<p>Posiden&#8217;ki is designed for Ukrainian or Russian-speaking women aged 60 and above, whether you&#8217;re new to Canada or have been part of the community for years. In our current group, approximately two-thirds are Ukrainian newcomers, while the remaining third are locals who have lived in Canada for 20 years or more. Additionally, our participants often bring their family members, including kids and grandkids, making our gatherings inclusive family events. <a href=\"\/?causes=posidenki\">Lean more about Posiden&#8217;ki<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17432\" src=\"https:\/\/better-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DSC_5300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"5568\" height=\"3712\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why Posiden&#8217;ki Matters<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Combatting Loneliness and Isolation:<\/strong> Many seniors in Canada, especially since Covid, face loneliness and social isolation. Our program helps alleviate these issues by fostering a sense of community and belonging.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multilingual Environment:<\/strong> Our sessions are conducted in Ukrainian, Russian, and English, providing brain stimulation and a comforting atmosphere for participants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engaging Activities:<\/strong> We make our sessions fun, informative, and engaging, incorporating activities that stimulate both the body and the brain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preventive Health Benefits:<\/strong> Our program incorporates scientifically-backed activities, such as brain fitness exercises, music therapy and dance movements, which are known to be good for brain stimulation and can serve as a preventive measure against dementia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Positive Feedback:<\/strong> Participants consistently share positive feedback, highlighting how Posiden&#8217;ki helps them learn new things, make friends, and feel happy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potential for Expansion:<\/strong> With your help, we could continue running Posiden&#8217;ki in North York and potentially expand to other areas in Toronto, benefiting even more seniors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17434\" src=\"https:\/\/better-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_8362.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"3648\" height=\"2432\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Statistics on Loneliness in Canada<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nearly 1 in 4 seniors in Canada report feeling isolated from others.<\/li>\n<li>Loneliness can increase the risk of dementia by 50%.<\/li>\n<li>Social isolation is as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our program makes people happy and we have many photos and videos to prove it!<br \/>\nJust check our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zarHeTImahE&amp;list=PLGA-EWJl3SmGUiRTuc4xWeAPVAfew0JJR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17433\" src=\"https:\/\/better-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_7834.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"5616\" height=\"3744\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Urgent Need For Support!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This self-funded social club has been making a significant impact in North York area since February 2024, but we now urgently need financial support to continue.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday, June 29, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\nSt. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, 432 Sheppard Avenue East<\/p>\n<p>Bring your kids and friends! We&#8217;ll have a lot of activities for all!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 &#8211; 5 pm &#8211; Bake &amp; crafts sale, crafts masterclasses for kids, face painting, ruffle prizes and more!<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; 6 pm &#8211; Concert with dancing &amp; singing in Ukrainian and English. Our Posiden&#8217;ki participants will perform, as well as professional dancers and singers<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; 7 pm &#8211; Dancing for everyone, kids and adults<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your support can make a difference in the lives of Ukrainian newcomers and Canadian seniors. 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