Idea Bank
A living library of inspirational ideas to help you bring your community to life.
How to use the idea bank
This library is filled with low cost, creative activities that were sourced from community-dwelling seniors such as yourself. With over 50 ideas across 11 categories, these can be used to improve well-being, build stronger social networks, or have more fun with your neighbours. Follow these three simple steps to find an idea that will work for you:
Find ideas
Use the filters located in the left hand column to select your interest areas.
Explore the details
Click on any idea card to learn more.
Print or share for later
Use the print button to print out any ideas you want to try or email and share them with a friend.
Check the categories to filter ideas:
Art and Creativity
Celebrations
Civic Engagement
Communications
Food
Health and Wellness
Information and Navigation
Lifelong Learning
Maintenance and Repairs
Safety
Social Spaces
Clear Filters
Ideas
Safety
Buddy System
Food
Local Restaurant Guide
Lifelong Learning
Tech Support
Celebrations
Monthly Birthdays Celebration
Food
Grubcrawl
Communications
Telephone Tree
Health and Wellness
Rides to the Doctor
Art and Creativity
Community Choir
Celebrations
Honour Roll
Lifelong Learning
Memoir Project
Art and Creativity
Concerts in the Commons
Lifelong Learning
Host a Salon
Lifelong Learning
Sunday Safari
Safety
Emergency Grab Bag
Communications
Lobby Intercept
Communications
Open Office Hours
Civic Engagement
Community Donations
Safety
Safety Door Hangers
Lifelong Learning
Local Historical Society
Food
Multicultural Potluck
Food
Virtual Dinner Club
Food
Brown Bag Picnic
Art and Creativity
Movie and a Discussion
Food
Community Caterer
Maintenance and Repairs
Neighbour Helping Neighbours Directory
Celebrations
Floor Party
Food
Free Pantry
Health and Wellness
Wellness Support Group
Maintenance and Repairs
Student Helpers
Safety
Community Vendor Guide
Communications
Suggestion Box
Health and Wellness
Volunteer Grandparents Society
Civic Engagement
4Rs Program
Communications
Floor Captain
Communications
Community Skillshare Board
Health and Wellness
Health Talks
Health and Wellness
Weekly Exercise Groups
Lifelong Learning
Skills Swap
Food
Multicultural Grocery Trip
Communications
Monthly Newsletter
Maintenance and Repairs
Fix it Station
Food
Community Recipe Book
Lifelong Learning
Social Groups
Food
Coffee Club
Communications
Conversation Board
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