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West Lincoln’s Age Friendly Advisory Committee (WLAFAC) is focused on making our Township an age-friendly community.

We provide input and suggestions to Township Council and staff on related initiatives and organize events and workshops to connect and support older adults and caregivers in our community.

Special presentations

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Presentation | March 6

The following special guests will be presenting at the Age Friendly Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.

  • Catherine Duffin, Director, Community Programs and Site Administration at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
  • Fred Lilley, President, West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary
  • Dara MacLeod, Administrative Officer, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation

The team will present an overview of the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, including a virtual tour, information about next steps followed by a question-answer session with Committee members. Members of the public are encouraged to attend.

The Benefits of Journaling | May 1

Bill Young, a Volunteer Research Team Lead and Volunteer Cemetery Lead for the Niagara Peninsula Branch, Ontario Ancestors, will be presenting at the Age Friendly Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Bill's presentation will cover the benefits of journaling, noting the many ways it can be helpful to write about one's life and family history memories. Members of the public are encouraged to attend. Attendees will given time to write a journal entry, followed by a discussion of their experience.

2026 Events

Stay tuned for details about Age Friendly events being held in 2026!

Connect

Meetings are held the first Friday of every month, at 9 a.m., in the Council Chambers located at the Township Administration Building at 318 Canborough St.

The Committee may have a maximum of 12 voting members. Meetings are open to the public and guests are encouraged to attend. 

Want to get involved? Email us to learn how.

Resources

Niagara Regional Police Service Fraud Protection: Learn about common known scams in Niagara and how to report a scam.

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: Find online resources to help you recognize, reject, and report fraud.

Unified West Lincoln: Find West Lincoln news, events and safe spaces.