Idea Bank

A living library of inspirational ideas to help you bring your community to life.

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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:

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Find ideas

Use the filters located in the left hand column to select your interest areas.

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Explore the details

Click on any idea card to learn more.

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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
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Ideas

Food
Coffee Club
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Celebrations
Floor Party
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Food
Community Caterer
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Communications
Floor Captain
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Communications
Community Skillshare Board
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Food
Virtual Dinner Club
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Food
Community Recipe Book
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Art and Creativity
Movie and a Discussion
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Art and Creativity
Concerts in the Commons
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Food
Multicultural Potluck
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Food
Local Restaurant Guide
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Celebrations
Honour Roll
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Lifelong Learning
Tech Support
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Maintenance and Repairs
Neighbour Helping Neighbours Directory
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Information and Navigation
Community Concierge
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Lifelong Learning
Social Groups
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Lifelong Learning
Host a Salon
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Art and Creativity
Community Choir
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Lifelong Learning
Sunday Safari
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Food
Multicultural Grocery Trip
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Communications
Suggestion Box
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Communications
Conversation Board
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Communications
Telephone Tree
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Information and Navigation
Translation Partners
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Safety
Emergency Grab Bag
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Celebrations
Monthly Birthdays Celebration
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Communications
Lobby Intercept
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Safety
Community Vendor Guide
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Health and Wellness
Health Talks
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Food
Brown Bag Picnic
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Communications
Monthly Newsletter
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Information and Navigation
Greetings
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Information and Navigation
Community Binder
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Safety
Buddy System
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Information and Navigation
Welcome Committee
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Food
Free Pantry
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Safety
Safety Door Hangers
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Health and Wellness
Weekly Exercise Groups
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Health and Wellness
Rides to the Doctor
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Health and Wellness
Volunteer Grandparents Society
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Lifelong Learning
Local Historical Society
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Maintenance and Repairs
Student Helpers
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Lifelong Learning
Skills Swap
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Health and Wellness
Wellness Support Group
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Lifelong Learning
Memoir Project
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Food
Grubcrawl
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Maintenance and Repairs
Fix it Station
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Communications
Open Office Hours
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