Events

Doors Open Waterloo Region

Saturday September 19, 2026

250 Laurelwood Drive, Building 4 Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 0E2

The RIA is participating in Doors Open Waterloo Region, a day of discovery featuring 27 local destinations including noteworthy buildings, interesting places and heritage site. Step inside our state-of-the-art facility for an interactive, hands-on look at how local research is transforming what it means to age well.

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Silver Screamers Movie Screening and Panel Discussion

Monday October 5, 2026

Princess Twin Cinema, 46 King Street North, Waterloo, ON, N2J2W8

Join us for a special community screening of Silver Screamers, an inspiring documentary that proves creativity has no age limit. The film follows a group of older adults as they take on every aspect of making a horror movie—from set design and special-effects, makeup to acting, production, and editing. 

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Guided Public Tour at the RIA

Thursday October 15, 2026

250 Laurelwood Drive, Building 4 (Research Institute for Aging – main entrance) Waterloo, ON N2J 0E2

Take a guided, in-person tour of the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) and learn about the work we are doing to tackle the biggest issues facing an aging population.

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LIVING the Dementia Journey Workshop

Friday November 6, 2026

Virtual (Zoom)

LIVING the Dementia Journey (LDJ) is an award-winning, evidence-informed training program for those who support people living with dementia. 

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Train the Trainer: LIVING the Dementia Journey Workshop

Friday November 20, 2026

Virtual (Zoom)

Train the Trainer gives participants the tools to deliver the LIVING the Dementia Journey program within their organization to colleagues, volunteers and others who support people living with dementia.

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