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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.

All residents and visitors are welcome to participate as community members. The Committee may have a maximum of 12 voting members.

Events

The Age Friendly Committee will be facilitating three public events in 2025. See below for details.

Financial Crimes Presentation - April 11

Join us for a free presentation, led by a Detective from Niagara Regional Police Service, to learn about financial crimes and gain tools and tips to protect yourself against scams. Doors will open at 9:45 a.m. for light refreshments. The presentation will run from 10 until 11:30 a.m., including time for questions. Spaces are limited. To claim a seat, please register your attendance.

  • When: Friday, April 11, doors at 9:45 a.m. for light refreshments, presentation at 10 a.m.
  • Where: West Lincoln Council Chambers, 318 Canborough St., Smithville
  • How to join: Register with Jacquie Thrower, Executive Assistant, at jthrower@westlincoln.ca or 905-957-3346 ext. 6726.

Topics include:

  • Romance Scam – scammers create false profiles with false photos to build your trust
  • Crypto Scam – scammers take advantage of you by making you believe they can make you rich
  • Spoofing legitimate and trusted businesses – don’t click on unsolicited sources
  • Phishing emails/texts/links asking for personal information
  • Grandparent Scams – stealing money from the elderly
  • Malware/Spyware – keeping tabs on you and your electronic devices
  • Scam Implications of Artificial Intelligence
  • Who should you trust
  • Reasons why you should have a Power of Attorney for personal/property
  • What to do when you are a victim of a Fraud

Seminar - June 6

Stay tuned for more information.

Forum - September 26

Stay tuned for more information.

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. Meetings are open to the public and guests are encouraged to attend.

Want to get involved? Email us to learn how.