July Webinars and a %50 Discount!

50% Discount 

In advance of the Fall campaign we are excited to offer a 50% discount on the 3-Disc Screening Package which comes with a 2-year Public Performance License. The original cost of the DVD package is $325, so this means you would receive it for $160!

The 3-Disc Package gives you have the option to show either the Feature length (74mins) or Educational version (52mins) and it also comes with a Discussion and Companion Disc which is great to use throughout a future program! This will also give you access to our Exclusive Content on our website that holds additional program resources and content.

July Webinars

How to Start a Cyber-Seniors Community Program Webinar

Wed, July 6, 2016 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/372245877 

You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada : +1 (647) 497-9372

Access Code: 372-245-877
Youth Mentor Training Webinar

Tue, July 12, 2016 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/329614533

You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada : +1 (647) 497-9391

Access Code: 329-614-533
How to Start a Cyber-Seniors Community Program Webinar

Thu, July 21, 2016 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/784378213 

You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada : +1 (647) 497-9379

Access Code: 784-378-213
Youth Mentor Training Webinar

Wed, July 27, 2016 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/439912645
You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada : +1 (647) 497-9379

Access Code: 439-912-645

Cyber-Seniors Programming

News:

Brentwood at Hobart recently held a screening of Cyber-Seniors and had a great turn out. They are planning the next steps to creating their very own Cyber-Seniors Program. Including holding information for local high school students and seniors interested in the program. From their they hope to get their program off the ground.

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Upcoming Webinars:

How to Start a Cyber-Seniors Community Program Webinar

Thu, June 23, 2016 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/907780805

You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada : +1 (647) 497-9379

Access Code: 907-780-805
Youth Mentor Training Webinar

Tue, June 28, 2016 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/597652677

You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada : +1 (647) 497-9379

Access Code: 597-652-677

Fall 2016 Campaign Sheet

Campaign Sheet Download: Fall 2016 Campaign Sheet

 

Cyber-Seniors Community Cohorts

(September – December 2016)

Cyber-Seniors is looking to expand the reach of Cyber-Seniors programs throughout the United States. This initiative is designed to connect caring young people to older adults, in an effort to reduce social isolation through the use of today’s technology. Though young people are comfortable with new technologies and willing to share what they know with older adults, they do not always have the tools or infrastructure to enable them to do so.

Cyber-Seniors provides a turnkey program, which serves as a premiere technology training for youth and seniors. We are considering expanding the pilot will to an additional 20 communities (25 total) across the United States. The Cyber-Seniors program helps reduce social isolation that can be experienced by older adults, by teaching skills that help them stay connected to family, friends and community; as well as other pertinent information that can be accessed online such as health and wellness, and banking information.

 

Project Goals:

  • To deliver a sustainable, results-focused Cyber-Seniors program over 8 weeks in each cohort community.
  • To provide greater measurements on impact to volunteers and participants.
  • To demonstrate and raise awareness about the positive impact of “Cyber-Seniors” on youth, older adults, and communities through media/social media using videos, photos, testimonials.

What’s in it for You?

  • Receive a micro grant to subsidize administrative costs of your program
  • Receive promotional swag goodies and obtain eligibility to enter select draws and contests
  • Valuable media and social media exposure for your organization
  • A new and impactful volunteer opportunity for youth to collect community service hours
  • An opportunity for older adults who may suffer from disconnect to the outside world to find new freedom online and discover new ways of communicating.
  • A chance to bridge the digital divide and help develop positive relationships between the elder and youth populations

 

As part of this pilot, Cyber-Seniors will provide the following support:

Planning: Hold intake meetings over the phone with the program lead and partners to establish clear goals and expectations, review program needs and existing local resources, and identify current senior and youth populations.

Materials: Provide Cyber-Seniors Educational DVD package, Participant Handbooks and electronic templates of flyers, posters, and sign-up sheets.

Training: Provide training modules delivered in-person and/or via web meeting, on techniques for mentoring older adults and will receive a training booklet that can be used during mentoring sessions.

Management: Provide regular outreach to leads and assist in successful implementation and delivery of the program. Students will have access to an online portal to track volunteer hours and be entered into scholarships and other drawings.

Evaluation: Provide program lead with pre and post surveys to administer to their group. We will then collect and analyze the data received and share findings with each cohort in hopes of expanding the program with an opportunity for future funding following the eight weeks.

Financial and In Kind Support: Provide a micro grant to each cohort location to off-set program fees incurred and promotional swag to be used as incentives for program participants (i.e. selfie sticks, headphones, t-shirts, water bottles and more). Will share future opportunities for additional financial support and student scholarships/prizes with each cohort.

 

Cohort Communities will be required to:

Recruitment: Arrange recruitment of youth mentor volunteers and interested senior participants that can commit to an 8-week program of a one hour weekly session (minimum of 20 participants).

Scheduling & Monitoring: Identify program lead(s) to arrange weekly program schedule and oversee the sessions.

Distribution of Evaluation: Administer pre and post surveys to all participants and mentors on the FIRST and LAST session to assist with measuring the impact of the program.

Provide Updates: Have the program lead attend a monthly call to provide updates of progress, anecdotal evidence, challenges and best practices.

 

If interested in signing up your school, university/college, assisted living facility or community group to join the Cyber-Seniors Cohorts this September, please email our team at info@cyber-seniors.ca sharing with us the following:

  • Information about yourself and your role in the community
  • Any existing relationships with schools/senior living facilities/volunteer organizations in your community
  • Why you feel your community could benefit from this type of program
  • Whether you are available to run the program in the fall of 2016

  

Thank you very much for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

 

The Cyber-Seniors Team

Upcoming Webinars – June!

We are excited to announce our June Webinar dates! Check them out below, we hope to “see” you there. 🙂

How to Start a Cyber-Seniors Community Program Webinar

Wed, June 8, 2016 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/815720613

You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada : +1 (647) 497-9372

Access Code: 815-720-613
Youth Mentor Training Webinar

Tue, June 14, 2016 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/524070053

You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada : +1 (647) 497-9391

Access Code: 524-070-053
How to Start a Cyber-Seniors Community Program Webinar

Thu, June 23, 2016 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/907780805

You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada : +1 (647) 497-9379

Access Code: 907-780-805
Youth Mentor Training Webinar

Tue, June 28, 2016 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/597652677

You can also dial in using your phone.
Canada : +1 (647) 497-9379

Access Code: 597-652-677

Best of the Week

Here’s a look at our top 5 social media posts for the week of May 16th to May 24th, 2016.

1) All this grandma wants to do, is be able to connect with her grandchildren 
      who have moved all around the world. She is introduced to the internet in 
      this heartwarming introduction to the internet.
      https://vimeo.com/114828751/540c1c5056
2) Help us eliminate ageism! Tell us what your ‪#‎generation‬ is really like.
      ‪#‎cyberseniors‬ ‪#‎cyberteens‬ http://ow.ly/TiXQ3004rjK
3) Retirees who play video games might start beating your top scores.
      Watch this grandma dominate in ‪#‎mindcraft‬ n minecraft inspired 
      cocktailshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWUnynBS-RA
4) This granny will kick your butt in a ‪#‎RapBattle‬. Watch her throw down
      about her ‪#‎OG‬ teeth.
       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaO6kaYlHQY
5) A ‪#‎CyberSeniors‬ Graduation selfie w/ the BGCGW & LeVar A. Jones. 
      BIG thx to Mentor Up & AARP Foundation 4 making it happen!13240496_1177421422277339_8670891976482671488_n

Celebrate Older Adults Month this May with a FREE screening of Cyber-Seniors!

Celebrate Older Adults Month this May with a FREE screening of Cyber-Seniors!

Celebrate all the special older adults in your life by enjoying a complimentary screening of the heart-warming documentary film, Cyber-Seniors. Follow the extraordinary journey of several seniors as they discover the magic of the world-wide-web, through the guidance of teen mentors. Maria Shriver, NBC News, called it “Charming, Poignant, Hilarious” and Village Voice said, “If there’s a film that will finally make you want to accept that friend request from your grandparents, this one is it.”

The film will be available to watch online from May 1st through May 7th and we hope you will spread the word to friends and family. In fact, it is a great idea for a family movie night or a special viewing party at home or a community center!

Everyone that registers and views the film will be entered intro a drawing to win a brand new tablet! You will also receive a certificate showing an hour of community service just by watching the film and learning about the power of mentoring. For additional hours, you can help an older adult with questions they may have about their computer, social media, or cell phone after you watch the film. Just let us know what you have done, and we’ll send you the certificate showing your community service volunteer hours with Cyber-Seniors.

To receive your FREE video link and password, register online or email us with your contact information:

  1. REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LivestreamRegistration

or

  1. EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO info@cyber-seniors.ca AND PUT ‘FREE SCREENING’ IN THE SUBJECT LINE:

First and Last Name:

Email Address:

Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY):

City/State/Zip Code:

Cellphone Number:

School/University as applicable:

Are you planning a multi-person viewing party? Y/N

All college and high school students will be registered into the Mentor Up program supported by the AARP Foundation. Registration provides an opportunity to log community service hours online and become eligible for prizes and recognition opportunities. By providing your information, you may receive periodic messages from Cyber-Seniors or Mentor Up. All information collected will be used to deliver or improve the Cyber-Seniors program and is covered by the Cyber-Seniors Privacy Policy online at www.cyberseniors.ca

Celebrate Older Adult Month with Cyber-Seniors

Older Americans Month is this May, how will you celebrate? Cyber-Seniors: Connecting Generations is inviting schools and youth across the U.S. to celebrate the older adults in their life by watching the Cyber-Seniors documentary film and spreading the word!

Great ways to celebrate include:

· Watch the Cyber-Seniors trailer and host a tech training lab in your school or community while collecting community service hours

· Screen the 52mins educational film documentary and collect community service hours

· Start a Cyber-Seniors program at your school with our helpful resources

In partnership with the AARP Foundation and Mentor Up, we are gifting those schools able to secure 50 attendees or more and host a screening during the month of May, with a FREE Screening DVD Package and public performance license (value of $325)!

If interested in learning more about the free screening opportunity or about how to get involved, please contact us at: info@cyberseniorsdocumentary.com or call 1-844-217-3057.

Many thanks!

· The CS Team

Cyber-Seniors teams up with TELUS WISE to connect generations using technology

For Immediate Release:

March 22, 2016


Cyber-Seniors teams up with TELUS WISE to connect generations using technology


TORONTO
Cyber-Seniors: Connecting Generations is collaborating with TELUS WISE to bridge today’s digital divide by providing 30 schools, libraries and community organizations across Canada with educational screening packages of the documentary film Cyber-Seniors. Cyber-Seniors is a humorous and heart-warming documentary which chronicles the extraordinary journey of a group of colorful senior citizens and their equally engaging teenage mentors as they discover the world of the Internet.

 

Through this partnership, Cyber-Seniors and TELUS WISE will encourage Canadian youth and seniors to work together as they become more immersed in the world of technology and mobile connectedness. Each screening package includes a two-year public performance license, educational resources, community tech training labs, and tech-related prizes for new club sign-ups. In addition, each screening will be accompanied by TELUS WISE seminars, focused on Internet and smartphone safety.

 

Together, Cyber-Seniors and TELUS WISE aims to encourage a dialogue around digital literacy between different generations while helping break down barriers senior citizens face in adapting to new technology through youth mentoring opportunities. By calling on the younger generation to take action in their communities through volunteerism and service, we can help people 50 years of age and over who are just learning to navigate today’s technological advances online.

 

“Cyber-Seniors is honoured to partner with TELUS, a leading telecommunications company committed to keeping families safe online, to enable more Canadians the opportunity to watch the film and inspire young Canadians to get involved with a Cyber-Seniors club within their community,” said Tess Finlay, communications and program director for Cyber-Seniors. “This documentary is one way to engage Canadians of all ages in an important discussion about how we can reduce the isolation our seniors face and connect them with family, friends and the rest of the world through the Internet.”

 

“At TELUS, we know how powerful the Internet is as a tool to connect Canadians in meaningful ways. The Cyber-Seniors documentary illuminates the role young Canadians can play in welcoming older generations to our digital society,” said Shelly Smith, director, TELUS WISE. “Our partnership with Cyber-Seniors is a wonderful example of TELUS’ commitment to connecting Canadian youth with seniors to help create a safe and thoughtful online world.”

 

Go to www.cyberseniorsdocumentary.com to find out how you can get involved.

 

 

About Cyber-Seniors
The Cyber-Seniors program was started by two sisters, Kascha and Macaulee Cassaday, as a high school community service project and has since inspired a world-wide social impact campaign.

The Cyber-Seniors documentary film was produced by The Best Part Inc and directed by Saffron Cassaday. Praise for the film has been universal. “If there’s a film that will make you want to finally accept that friend request from your grandparents, this one is it,” said Katherine Vu in The Village Voice. The Christian Science Monitor’s Peter Rainer said, “Forget Facebook friends. The friendships forged in this movie, which come alive before our eyes, are the real deal.”
CYBER-SENIORS” isn’t just a window on an unlikely alliance of polar generations but also a celebration of discovery,” said Doris Toumarkine of Film Journal International.

For more information on the Cyber-Seniors: Connecting Generations campaign, visit: www.cyberseniorsdocumentary.com

@cyberseniors

Facebook.com/CyberSeniorsDocumentary

 

 

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Media Contacts

Tess Finlay, Cyber-Seniors
tess@cyber-seniors.ca
(416) 710-5075

Best of the Week

Here’s a look at our top 5 social media posts for the week of February 29th to March 4th, 2015.

1) Gif of the Day: A classic response to sharing TMI on Facebook!
      #cyberseniorsow.ly/VYD3g #toomuchinformation
2) Part of the sandwich gen? Check out@cyberseniors doc tonight on 
  @cbcdocs at 6.@ParentsCanada so proud to partner with 
   these filmmakers.
3) Has this ever happened to YOU?? A cute and memorable moment 
     teaching our grandma how to text. ow.ly/VYDbH
4) Millenials Teach Seniors Tech through@mentorup! 
     ow.ly/YBX10#connectinggenerations #cyberseniors
5) A school/youth org looking 2 bring#CyberSeniors to your city? 
    Email us to find out how you could win a FREE screening!...

 

Best of the Week

Here’s a look at our top 5 social media posts for the week of February 22nd to 26th, 2016.

1) CANADA! Cyber-Seniors Documentary will be airing THIS MONDAY  
     on @CBC at 6pm ES. Details here: ow.ly/YIxv7#documentary#film
2) Excited to be offering U.S. schools a FREE DVD screening pkg thanks 
     to our sponsors@mentorup @AARPCares Msg us for details!
3) Gif of the Day: A classic response to sharing TMI on Facebook!
    #cyberseniorsow.ly/VYD3g #toomuchinformation
4) RT @mentorup: Have you voted for our scholarship finalist? U could
    win a cash prize!.... scholarship.mentorup.org
5) Excited to be partnering w/ @BestBuy &@ConnectdotDC to make 
    Cyber-Senior training mobile this Spring/Summer in the U.S! 
    #volunteering