06/15/2026
Senior loneliness and social disconnection are growing public health concerns. During , let’s work together to build a more connected Canada where seniors feel supported, valued, and included. 💛
Learn more: https://www.lonelinessawarenessweek.ca/
06/08/2026
This , let’s raise awareness about social isolation among seniors in Canada. More than 50% of those over 60 years report feeling lonely. Connect with a senior this week; a phone call, walk or meal makes a difference.
Learn more: https://www.lonelinessawarenessweek.ca/
05/01/2026
How is our team spending ?
We’re celebrating with family BBQs, milestone moments, alongside time with grandparents, birthday parties, & a few extra cat cuddles.
How will you connect with others this weekend?
Learn more:
Genwell Weekend
We encourage anyone to participate. Friday, May 1, in your classrooms or workplace. Saturday & Sunday, May 2-3, in your community. Get Inspired.
04/30/2026
Plans for May 1–3? 👀 Make connection your priority!
GenWell Weekend is your reminder to pause, reach out, and spend time with the people who matter most.
Learn more: https://www.genwellweekend.org/
04/29/2026
Want to know how our team is marking ?
Mountain hikes with meaningful conversations, time with family at the farmer's market, and a movie night with friends!
Take a moment to connect this weekend.
Learn more: https://genwellweekend.org/
04/27/2026
Did you know social connection is essential for our wellbeing? That’s why Weekend (May 1–3) encourages all of us to connect, face-to-face. Whether it’s family, friends, or coworkers, this is your chance to strengthen those connections.
www.genwecallweekend.org
04/24/2026
Mark your calendars! June 20th is Neighbour Day in Calgary.
Celebrate connection, belonging, and community, whether it’s a quick hello or a block party 🏡💛
Learn more about the microgrant to help fund your event!
Neighbour Day
Neighbour Day is Calgary’s celebration of community connection. Held each year on the third Saturday in June, Neighbour Day is a step toward creating welcoming and inclusive communities where neighbours connect and belong every day of the year.
04/16/2026
New AOF study finds that children with higher anxiety and depressive symptoms are more likely to develop migraines in early adolescence.
Supporting child mental health may be key to preventing future migraine. 🧠
Read more:
Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain | AHS Journal | Wiley Online Library
Objective To examine the association between mental health symptoms in youth and their mothers, and youth incident migraine, using prospectively collected, longitudinal data from the “All Our Famili...
03/18/2026
What does it mean for youth to truly ?
AOF’s Dr. Zahra Clayborne leads the FAIR (Flourishing & Inclusive Health Research) Lab, exploring youth mental health, well-being & resilience.
Learn more about the FAIR lab:
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01/28/2026
In a recent Calgary Herald article, highlights rising concerns around youth screen time - reinforcing that healthy online engagement requires action beyond the home.
Read more:
Online time for youth increasingly seen as problem, requires wider attention, says U of C researcher
Online platform creators and policymakers must pay more attention to the impacts screen time has on young people, says a U of C academic.