The Shed Effect
November 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
On November 19, we invite you to celebrate The Shed Effect — a national campaign marking International Men’s Day, and showcasing how Men’s Sheds reduce isolation, strengthen wellbeing, and fuel meaningful volunteerism in communities across the country.
The centrepiece of The Shed Effect is a national webinar on November 19 (3 PM ET) featuring:
- KEYNOTE: Dr. Megan Conway, President and CEO of Volunteer Canada, on the power of volunteerism in building healthy communities
- RESEARCH: Dr. Raza Mirza , COO of HelpAge Canada and Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, presenting new research on the social value of Men’s Sheds
- PANEL: with Karen MacDonald (SAGE Seniors Association) , Connie Newman (Manitoba Association of Senior Communities) , and Sarrah Storey (Mayor, Village of Fraser Lake)
- VIDEO: premiere of our new video showcasing The Shed Effect from coast to coast
Learn more, read and share our national news release, and register for the webinar at:
The COA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa.
