Creative Later Life

A bit of a shorter newsletter this month, but no less interesting! Read about the amazing Angelina Lynne's amazing work within the community and learn about some accomplishments of our CLL team!

And we're back! The CLL team has been busy over the summer months and are excited to share our project updates, accomplishments, and thoughts with you. So grab a warm beverage, put on your cozy fall sweaters, and enjoy our September 2021 Newsletter 🍁☕️📖

Hello, CLL enthusiasts!
Our monthly newsletters will be taking a short hiatus until the end of summer. But not to worry - we already have a great article lined up, and can't wait to share CLL project updates with you in September 2021's issue!

👏🎉👏 Congratulations to the CLL Team's Rick Barham (Université Laval) for winning the Best Oral Paper Prize at AGE-WELL's 2021 EPIC Conference! Well done, and well-deserved, Rick! We can't wait to see what else is in store for you! 👏🎉👏

Watch Rick's winning presentation here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/epic-conference-2021_supportive-homes-and-communities/register?fbclid=IwAR37A7GoK7KUrFC-K-dc3mWna8uMPl0pBatgr9UHOCJFLd28xPSk9psPn5U

EPIC Conference 2021: Supportive Homes & Communities - Crowdcast Register now for AGE-WELL NCE's event on Crowdcast, scheduled to go live on Tuesday June 01, 2021 at 12:45 pm EDT.

CLL's June 2021 Newsletter arrives - just in time for summer! 🌱☀️🌹

This month, we are pleased to spotlight two wonderful projects supported by the Wilfrid Laurier University Centre for Community Music. Read about our authors' musical journeys, as they explore and experience growth and new ideas. Thank you to Sarah and Sasha for their excellent articles!

Where have your musical journeys taken you, readers?

Ying Jiang here is the Creative Later Life page.

Following Rick Barham's compelling call to action in CLL's May 2021 Newsletter, watch Rick introduce TRILL, a pandemic-proof music-making and virtual connectivity system, presented at the AgeWell 2021 EPIC Conference! Be sure to catch the Q&A for some thought-provoking discussion, including a desire to make digital access for older adults a right.

Watch the replay video here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/epic-conference-2021_supportive-homes-and-communities

The past year-and-a-half has led to many struggling with isolation and loneliness, though technology has helped build or maintain a sense of community and belonging. Has technology helped keep you stay in touch with loved ones and hobbies? How may we address bringing technology to older adults and those who may have limited access? We'd love to see your thoughts in the comments below!

EPIC Conference 2021: Supportive Homes & Communities - Crowdcast Register now for AGE-WELL NCE's event on Crowdcast, scheduled to go live on Tuesday June 01, 2021 at 12:45 pm EDT.

CLL's May 2021 Newsletter has arrived! Read on for another sneak peek at some of CLL's work regarding musical memories, experiences, and "possible selves", as well as a stirring and powerful call to action from CLL-Quebec's Rick Barham regarding care homes and technology.

Thank you to our wonderful writers (Andrea Creech & Rick Barham) for their thoughtful pieces!

COVID-19 quarantine can lead to loneliness, especially for older people and people who live alone.
Stay connected with other people via telephone, social media or online communities to maintain your mental health

And here is our April 2021 Newsletter! 🎉

Read on to learn about the experiences and perspectives of a facilitator, music teacher, and graduate student - including some interesting findings from a preliminary analysis in a CLL case study!

Thank you to Andrea Creech, Angelina Lynne, Carmelia Lee (Montreal New Horizons Band Harmonie Nouveaux Horizons de Montréal), and Mariane Generale for contributing to this month's issue!