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1. What is the Elderconnection?
2. What kind of events does the Elderconnection host?
3. What are the times, dates, places, etc., of the events?
4. Are there any events in cities other than Toronto?
5. Why should I become a Member?
6. How do I become a Member?
7. What are all the different costs?
8. Who is behind the Elderconnection?
9. How do I find my way around this website?
What if I have more questions?

1. What is the Elderconnection?

The Elderconnection is a business networking group based in Toronto, Canada, that connects people who help seniors. Its participants are both registered Members and non-Members, and network through a monthly breakfast, special events, a newsletter, this website, and other means. The Elderconnection is open to people of any age or occupation, and mainly attracts the self-employed and people in healthcare. People of all walks of life are involved in the Elderconnection, from family caregivers to travel agents to government officials. All participants in the Elderconnection share two common bonds: a love for helping people over 55, and a desire to meet other dedicated people to network, keep in touch and share ideas.

2. What kind of events does the Elderconnection host?

The Elderconnection “main event” is a monthly networking breakfast held in Toronto on the last Wednesday of every month except July, August and December. In addition to the breakfast, the Elderconnection hosts occasional seminars and workshops of varying length throughout the year. Topics generally encompass long-term care, other seniors’ issues, and business issues for people who help seniors. These special events are announced in Members’ mailings, at the breakfasts, and on this website.

3. What are the times, dates, places, etc., of the events?

Times, dates, and places of seminars and other special events will be announced well ahead of time. Breakfast details are as follows:

• DATE: The last Wednesday of every month except July, August and December.

• PLACE: Watts' Restaurant, Eglinton Square (Eglinton & Victoria Park, Toronto).
  
  
• Public transit: Visit the Toronto Transit Commission website for further details.

• TIME: Registration: between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
  Breakfast and networking: 8:00-9:00 or 9:30 a.m.

4. Are there any events in cities other than Toronto?

At the moment, Toronto East is the only chapter of the Elderconnection. Plans are currently underway for a Toronto West chapter (Mississauga) to open in 1999; to participate in this chapter, or to start a new chapter in your city, please contact us today.

5. Why should I become a Member?

Only active Members can take advantage of all the benefits the Elderconnection offers:

• $5 off the cost of breakfast every month (a savings of $45 per year)
• a FREE page on this website (see the Members page for full details)
• a full-page entry of your own design in the Members’ Annual
• a monthly mailing including our print newsletter, NetWork
• a 10-minute presentation in front of the group, by appointment
• most Members extend a discount or group rate to other Members (insurance, travel, etc.)
• a discount on the eldercare services of Complete Geriatric Care, the Elderconnection’s parent company.

6. How do I become a Member?

For full Membership details and a Membership application, see our Membership page.

7. What are all the different costs?

Monthly breakfast:

• Non-Members: $25
• Members: $20
• Members who are 65+ and/or full-time students: $10

12 month Membership:

• Full Service Membership: $70 
  • (seniors and students: $50)
  • (includes maintenance of your web page on the ElderConnection website)

   

• Basic Membership: $50
  • (seniors and students: $40)
  • (webpage maintenance not included)

Web page, subscription to newsletter, page in Members’ Annual: free with Membership

8. Who is behind the Elderconnection?

The Elderconnection was founded in 1994 by Complete Geriatric Care, a private consulting firm providing advice, planning and advocacy for families and employers. To learn more about Complete Geriatric Care, see their website.

9. How do I find my way around this website?

This site is organized into four major “zones”, which are colour-coordinated. See the key to how the site is organized at our site guide.

What if I have more questions?

If you have any other questions, email them to us and we’ll respond immediately.

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