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Engage • Create • Play

The Arts and Aging Approach

Our Mission

We offer engaging, arts-based programs and performances that use creativity and compassion to foster inclusion, build intergenerational connections, and challenge perceptions of aging and dementia.

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☀️Save the Date! 🗓️

This fall we’re walking in The Grand Parade, celebrating seniors programming across Canada.

A&A will be hosting not just a walk, but an Arts and Aging experience! Come be a part of the action and help support our seniors programming.

Find out more through the link in our bio or the News tab on our website.

#thegrandparade #newfoundlandandlabrador #artsandaging #lifeisgrand

☀️Save the Date! 🗓️

This fall we’re walking in The Grand Parade, celebrating seniors programming across Canada.

A&A will be hosting not just a walk, but an Arts and Aging experience! Come be a part of the action and help support our seniors programming.

Find out more through the link in our bio or the News tab on our website.

#thegrandparade #newfoundlandandlabrador #artsandaging #lifeisgrand

The office is closed today as we acknowledge and remember July 1.

☀️Want more A&A news? Subscribe to our newsletter in the link in our bio.

The office is closed today as we acknowledge and remember July 1.

☀️Want more A&A news? Subscribe to our newsletter in the link in our bio.

☀️And we’re off! Summer has officially begun and we had our first Old School Bus Visit of the year!
Thank you to @sjfmnl The St. John’s Farmers Market for hosting us. It was so great to meet you all and spend some time in the sun.

#artsandaging #oldschoolbus #stjohnsfarmersmarket

☀️And we’re off! Summer has officially begun and we had our first Old School Bus Visit of the year!
Thank you to @sjfmnl The St. John’s Farmers Market for hosting us. It was so great to meet you all and spend some time in the sun.

#artsandaging #oldschoolbus #stjohnsfarmersmarket

Another #lunchhour #teambuilding

#artsandaging

Another #lunchhour #teambuilding

#artsandaging

☀️This Saturday! Kick off the summer with us and the Old School Bus at the St. John’s Farmers Market!

⏰9am - 2pm
📍245 Freshwater Rd.

Card making for seniors, games, bus painting and more!

☀️This Saturday! Kick off the summer with us and the Old School Bus at the St. John’s Farmers Market!

⏰9am - 2pm
📍245 Freshwater Rd.

Card making for seniors, games, bus painting and more!

☀️ Whew! What a weekend of fun we had with our Sunshine Singers. They rocked the library Saturday afternoon, performing for a full house and kept it rolling Sunday Afternoon performing for Ruby Manor. They’re in their final week of performances and we couldn’t be more grateful for this amazing crew of performers.

Special thank you to @alicktsuiphotography for snapping some pics!
#artsandaging #newfoundlandandlabrador #nlpubliclibraries

☀️ Whew! What a weekend of fun we had with our Sunshine Singers. They rocked the library Saturday afternoon, performing for a full house and kept it rolling Sunday Afternoon performing for Ruby Manor. They’re in their final week of performances and we couldn’t be more grateful for this amazing crew of performers.

Special thank you to @alicktsuiphotography for snapping some pics!
#artsandaging #newfoundlandandlabrador #nlpubliclibraries

☀️What we do on a Friday #lunchhour as #teambuilding.

#artsandaging

☀️What we do on a Friday #lunchhour as #teambuilding.

#artsandaging

☀️Thank you to the thoughtful students of St. Paul’s Junior High for choosing to support our charity through their fundraising!
We are always so appreciative of any support for the community. 😊 #govipers

#artsandaging #newfoundlandandlabrador #charity

☀️Thank you to the thoughtful students of St. Paul’s Junior High for choosing to support our charity through their fundraising!
We are always so appreciative of any support for the community. 😊 #govipers

#artsandaging #newfoundlandandlabrador #charity

☀️We’re a couple weeks into this season of the Sunshine Singers and they’ve been a hoot!

We’re so grateful to MK, Gavin, Finley, and Belle for sharing their talents and bringing smiles all across the Avalon.

➡️Come see their free public performance:

🗓️Saturday, June 20
📍A.C. Hunter Library 📚
⏰2pm - 3pm

#artsandaging #newfoundlandandlabrador #nlpubliclibraries

☀️We’re a couple weeks into this season of the Sunshine Singers and they’ve been a hoot!

We’re so grateful to MK, Gavin, Finley, and Belle for sharing their talents and bringing smiles all across the Avalon.

➡️Come see their free public performance:

🗓️Saturday, June 20
📍A.C. Hunter Library 📚
⏰2pm - 3pm

#artsandaging #newfoundlandandlabrador #nlpubliclibraries

☀️Find us in your community!

Our Community Creative Calendar highlights the private and public sessions we host across the province.

Check out the link in our bio to follow along as we continue enriching the aging experience through the arts.
🎭 🎶 💃 🎨

#artsandaging #calendar

☀️Find us in your community!

Our Community Creative Calendar highlights the private and public sessions we host across the province.

Check out the link in our bio to follow along as we continue enriching the aging experience through the arts.
🎭 🎶 💃 🎨

#artsandaging #calendar

☀️ Some new faces around here! Say hello to some of our new #summerstaff Taylor and Beckett

#artsandaging #newfoundlandandlabrador

☀️ Some new faces around here! Say hello to some of our new #summerstaff Taylor and Beckett

#artsandaging #newfoundlandandlabrador

☀️ Interested in becoming a volunteer for the Arts and Aging team?

Apply now through the google form linked in our bio or check out our website for more info!

#artsandaging #volunteernl #newfoundlandandlabrador

☀️ Interested in becoming a volunteer for the Arts and Aging team?

Apply now through the google form linked in our bio or check out our website for more info!

#artsandaging #volunteernl #newfoundlandandlabrador

Our Executive Director, Erin, had the best time at the Seniors of Distinction Awards yesterday!
Pictured here with the lovely Linda Oldford president the NL 50+ Club Federation, Pamela Dawe the acting seniors advocate, and Fraser Piccott, the chair of SeniorsNL. The morning was hosted by the Hon. Craig Pardy Minister of Seniors, joined by the Hon. Premier Tony Wakeham and the Hon. Jeannine Herritt, Deputy Minister of Seniors.

It is great to see our province continue their commitment to supporting our seniors.

Congratulations to all the nominees and award winners! To see a complete list of recipients check out the link here: http://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2026/exec/0611n03/

#artsandaging #newfoundlandandlabrador

Our Executive Director, Erin, had the best time at the Seniors of Distinction Awards yesterday!
Pictured here with the lovely Linda Oldford president the NL 50+ Club Federation, Pamela Dawe the acting seniors advocate, and Fraser Piccott, the chair of SeniorsNL. The morning was hosted by the Hon. Craig Pardy Minister of Seniors, joined by the Hon. Premier Tony Wakeham and the Hon. Jeannine Herritt, Deputy Minister of Seniors.

It is great to see our province continue their commitment to supporting our seniors.

Congratulations to all the nominees and award winners! To see a complete list of recipients check out the link here: http://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2026/exec/0611n03/

#artsandaging #newfoundlandandlabrador

☀️Join us for the only public opportunity to see our Sunshine Singers this season! Although musical choices will be more familiar to the older generations, this is fun for all ages! This is a fun, inclusive performance for people living with dementia and their caregivers.📚

⏰2pm - 3pm
☀️A.C. Hunter Library, 125 Allandale rd
💕 Free, no registration required

Bring the entire family for this wholesome community event!

#artsandaging #sunshinesingers #newfoundlandandlabrador #nlpubliclibraries

☀️Join us for the only public opportunity to see our Sunshine Singers this season! Although musical choices will be more familiar to the older generations, this is fun for all ages! This is a fun, inclusive performance for people living with dementia and their caregivers.📚

⏰2pm - 3pm
☀️A.C. Hunter Library, 125 Allandale rd
💕 Free, no registration required

Bring the entire family for this wholesome community event!

#artsandaging #sunshinesingers #newfoundlandandlabrador #nlpubliclibraries

🎶Thats a wrap!
We’ve finished this instalment of our Creative Music Series, with the lovely Claire Hartlen facilitating our eight week program with our amazing friends at Agnes Pratt.
This original program is intentionally designed for long term care and personal care homes and promotes musical engagement, silliness, inclusivity, and creativity for everyone!

Holla! 🤟
#artsandaging #creativeseries #holla #newfoundlandandlabrador

🎶Thats a wrap!
We’ve finished this instalment of our Creative Music Series, with the lovely Claire Hartlen facilitating our eight week program with our amazing friends at Agnes Pratt.
This original program is intentionally designed for long term care and personal care homes and promotes musical engagement, silliness, inclusivity, and creativity for everyone!

Holla! 🤟
#artsandaging #creativeseries #holla #newfoundlandandlabrador

☀️Last week we had the special opportunity to take the residents of Pearl House Manor to Mount Pearl Senior High as we took in a reading of the students story compilations inspired by the residents of Pearl House. This was a part of our pilot project “Patchwork Plays” that is built around storytelling, learning, and intergenerational connections!

✨Thank you to all the seniors, facilitators, students, and teachers who made this possible!

🚍 Big thank you to City Wide Cabs for getting us there in style!

#artsandaging #intergenerational #mountpearl #citywidecabs
@cityofmountpearl @mpshfinearts

☀️Last week we had the special opportunity to take the residents of Pearl House Manor to Mount Pearl Senior High as we took in a reading of the students story compilations inspired by the residents of Pearl House. This was a part of our pilot project “Patchwork Plays” that is built around storytelling, learning, and intergenerational connections!

✨Thank you to all the seniors, facilitators, students, and teachers who made this possible!

🚍 Big thank you to City Wide Cabs for getting us there in style!

#artsandaging #intergenerational #mountpearl #citywidecabs
@cityofmountpearl @mpshfinearts

Come say hi to Ed and Herb (Some of our lovely Grandpals) at the Jack Byrne arena!
#artsandaging

Come say hi to Ed and Herb (Some of our lovely Grandpals) at the Jack Byrne arena!
#artsandaging

We’re at the Community Well-Being Fair tomorrow afternoon in the Jack Byrne arena! 📢
Our lovely ED, Erin Winsor, is presenting at 3pm alongside other amazing community organizations.

Come have a listen and learn, and maybe get some A&A goodies while you’re at it 😉

Thanks to Community Sector Council NL for hosting this event.

#artsandaging #comunitysectorcouncilNL #newfoundlandandlabrador

We’re at the Community Well-Being Fair tomorrow afternoon in the Jack Byrne arena! 📢
Our lovely ED, Erin Winsor, is presenting at 3pm alongside other amazing community organizations.

Come have a listen and learn, and maybe get some A&A goodies while you’re at it 😉

Thanks to Community Sector Council NL for hosting this event.

#artsandaging #comunitysectorcouncilNL #newfoundlandandlabrador

Join our board! 📢
We’re looking for someone who believes in our mission, is organized, and community minded. 💌

Responsibilities include:
• Recording and maintaining meeting minutes and important documentation
• Support board governance best practices
• Attend approximately six meetings per year
• Attend one day of a strategic planning session
• A willingness to contribute and learn - no experience necessary

✨ Interested? Send your resume to info@artsandaging.com

#artsandaging #goodgovernance

Join our board! 📢
We’re looking for someone who believes in our mission, is organized, and community minded. 💌

Responsibilities include:
• Recording and maintaining meeting minutes and important documentation
• Support board governance best practices
• Attend approximately six meetings per year
• Attend one day of a strategic planning session
• A willingness to contribute and learn - no experience necessary

✨ Interested? Send your resume to info@artsandaging.com

#artsandaging #goodgovernance

June 1 is Intergenerational day!

At arts and aging we’re celebrating our beautiful community across the province and restating our commitment to building inclusive relationships across generations.

Check out the Healthy Aging CORE website for more info and resources! And check out the arts and aging website for our intergenerational programming.

Tell us in the comments what does Intergenerational mean to you?

#intergenerationalday #aging #artsandaging #newfoundlandandlabrador

June 1 is Intergenerational day!

At arts and aging we’re celebrating our beautiful community across the province and restating our commitment to building inclusive relationships across generations.

Check out the Healthy Aging CORE website for more info and resources! And check out the arts and aging website for our intergenerational programming.

Tell us in the comments what does Intergenerational mean to you?

#intergenerationalday #aging #artsandaging #newfoundlandandlabrador

The Youth Sunshines in Grand Bank only started two days ago, and they are already the talk of the town 💛

With just seven youth, ages 12–17, this talented little crew has jumped right in; bringing joy, laughter, and genuine connection everywhere they go.

Trained in the Arts & Aging Approach, rooted in dementia inclusion, these youth are showing that behind the bright, playful faces is so much intention, heart, and care.

A huge shoutout to our artists in Grand Bank, Cody Harvey and Kathleen Hollett, for helping bring this to life 🌞🎶 #youthsunshines #intergenerationalconnection #artsandaging

The Youth Sunshines in Grand Bank only started two days ago, and they are already the talk of the town 💛

With just seven youth, ages 12–17, this talented little crew has jumped right in; bringing joy, laughter, and genuine connection everywhere they go.

Trained in the Arts & Aging Approach, rooted in dementia inclusion, these youth are showing that behind the bright, playful faces is so much intention, heart, and care.

A huge shoutout to our artists in Grand Bank, Cody Harvey and Kathleen Hollett, for helping bring this to life 🌞🎶 #youthsunshines #intergenerationalconnection #artsandaging

Did you know that since the start of the school year, the Arts and Aging Network has delivered 11 in-school programs spanning from St. John’s all the way to Labrador?

We recently celebrated the final gathering of our Pen Pal Program between Westbury Estates and St. Kevin’s—a meaningful 8-week exchange where Grade 6 students and seniors connected through letters before finally meeting in person.

Moments like these remind us of the power of connection across generations and it is exactly why we do what we do 💙💛

A big thank you to Michelle, Jack, Caron, and Amanda for helping bring this program to life!

Did you know that since the start of the school year, the Arts and Aging Network has delivered 11 in-school programs spanning from St. John’s all the way to Labrador?

We recently celebrated the final gathering of our Pen Pal Program between Westbury Estates and St. Kevin’s—a meaningful 8-week exchange where Grade 6 students and seniors connected through letters before finally meeting in person.

Moments like these remind us of the power of connection across generations and it is exactly why we do what we do 💙💛

A big thank you to Michelle, Jack, Caron, and Amanda for helping bring this program to life!

✨ Introducing the next season of the Sunshine Singers! ✨

Featuring (left to right) Gavin Baggs, Finley Cavanagh, Belle Warner, and MK Morris, we’re thrilled to welcome these talented performers to the Arts and Aging family 💙
Bringing the same playful, outgoing spirit as last season, this dynamic group is ready to spread joy to seniors’ homes across the Avalon. They’ve been hard at work in rehearsals over the past several weeks and are set to make their debut next week!

Interested in bringing the Sunshine Singers to a care home in your area? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at info@artsandaging.com

✨ Introducing the next season of the Sunshine Singers! ✨

Featuring (left to right) Gavin Baggs, Finley Cavanagh, Belle Warner, and MK Morris, we’re thrilled to welcome these talented performers to the Arts and Aging family 💙
Bringing the same playful, outgoing spirit as last season, this dynamic group is ready to spread joy to seniors’ homes across the Avalon. They’ve been hard at work in rehearsals over the past several weeks and are set to make their debut next week!

Interested in bringing the Sunshine Singers to a care home in your area? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at info@artsandaging.com

Check out this wonderful testimonial from Amanda Thompson with Callingwood Downs Retirement Residence in Clarke’s beach! Book your performance of The Music of Your Life today through our website:)

Check out this wonderful testimonial from Amanda Thompson with Callingwood Downs Retirement Residence in Clarke’s beach! Book your performance of The Music of Your Life today through our website:)

The Arts and Aging Network is a charitable organization. This means we fully rely on funding, grants, donations, and sponsorships to support our operations! If you believe in our work and the services we offer, consider donating or sponsoring us! You can access all the information you need on our website - be sure to check out our new sponsorship package:) @outofthefog_rogerstv @ewins32

The Arts and Aging Network is a charitable organization. This means we fully rely on funding, grants, donations, and sponsorships to support our operations! If you believe in our work and the services we offer, consider donating or sponsoring us! You can access all the information you need on our website - be sure to check out our new sponsorship package:) @outofthefog_rogerstv @ewins32

Are you a youth aged 12-17 who loves to sing and wants to make a meaningful impact in the community?

We’re so excited to introduce the second summer of our Youth Sunshine Singers ☀️

This 8-week volunteer program brings young performers into care homes to share music, laughter, and meaningful connection with seniors in our community. It’s such a special experience, and we can’t wait to do it all again this year!

Auditions will take place on May 2nd and May 3rd. You can sign up using the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code in the post.

Before signing up, please take a moment to review the “Things to Keep in Mind” slide included in this post, as it outlines important availability and training information.

No formal experience is required. We’re simply looking for kind, enthusiastic individuals who are ready to have fun and make a difference.

We can’t wait to meet you! ✨

Are you a youth aged 12-17 who loves to sing and wants to make a meaningful impact in the community?

We’re so excited to introduce the second summer of our Youth Sunshine Singers ☀️

This 8-week volunteer program brings young performers into care homes to share music, laughter, and meaningful connection with seniors in our community. It’s such a special experience, and we can’t wait to do it all again this year!

Auditions will take place on May 2nd and May 3rd. You can sign up using the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code in the post.

Before signing up, please take a moment to review the “Things to Keep in Mind” slide included in this post, as it outlines important availability and training information.

No formal experience is required. We’re simply looking for kind, enthusiastic individuals who are ready to have fun and make a difference.

We can’t wait to meet you! ✨

The Arts and Aging Network offers a lot of programs! From performances to in-school sessions to programming within care homes. Everything we do is facilitated through the lens of our Arts and Aging Approach!! Take a listen to our Executive Director Erin Winsor speak with @lorilydialove from @outofthefog_rogerstv about the overarching view of all of our programs and the mission and ethos behind it all!

The Arts and Aging Network offers a lot of programs! From performances to in-school sessions to programming within care homes. Everything we do is facilitated through the lens of our Arts and Aging Approach!! Take a listen to our Executive Director Erin Winsor speak with @lorilydialove from @outofthefog_rogerstv about the overarching view of all of our programs and the mission and ethos behind it all!

The Arts and Aging Network is always recruiting volunteers to help support our programs and we GREATLY appreciate every ounce of energy and smile that our volunteers bring to their work! If you would like to get involved with our programming, reach out to our email info@artsandaging.com or fill out our volunteer inquiry form on our website:)

The Arts and Aging Network is always recruiting volunteers to help support our programs and we GREATLY appreciate every ounce of energy and smile that our volunteers bring to their work! If you would like to get involved with our programming, reach out to our email info@artsandaging.com or fill out our volunteer inquiry form on our website:)

A sweet moment between our sweet Suzie and an audience member from a Sunshine Singer Session at the CBS Winterfest @townofconceptionbaysouth !!!!!

A sweet moment between our sweet Suzie and an audience member from a Sunshine Singer Session at the CBS Winterfest @townofconceptionbaysouth !!!!!

It’s a party! It’s a dance! It’s actually…. A Sunshine Singer Engagement Session☀️☀️☀️ Which you could really consider all of the above:) Book a session for your care home or community group today via our website!

It’s a party! It’s a dance! It’s actually…. A Sunshine Singer Engagement Session☀️☀️☀️ Which you could really consider all of the above:) Book a session for your care home or community group today via our website!

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