More about our speaker:

Connie Newman is the executive director and lead consultant for the Manitoba Association of  Senior Centres Age-Friendly Manitoba Initiative (MASC-AFI). MASC is a member association  currently with 68 member Centres throughout Manitoba. MASC-AFI connects with 92  communities in Manitoba on the Age Friendly pathway. She is 73 years young and holds a master’s degree in education from the University of  Manitoba. Newman retired from education in 2004. She was a junior high teacher and principal  for 34 years in the St. James Assiniboia School Division. Newman has many connections in  Manitoba, Canada and beyond. Her favorite pastime is spending time with her dog Tobe, a  companion and friend. Newman believes in active aging and all that it means. Keeping the mind and body active  helps to assist those around her who may need information and support as we all age  together. She believes giving back and giving to others is important and we can all give in  some form as it makes our Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada a much better place.