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Growing Solutions: Seniors’ Housing Forum 2025

Whether you already operate seniors’ housing, are planning to expand, or are just exploring the possibilities, this forum is for you. Featuring an exclusive tour of Georgian Manor, the day offers a unique opportunity to see innovation in action. Discover how not-for-profit leaders are transforming seniors’ housing – and what their innovations can mean for your organization.

Join policymakers and sector leaders for the latest on government plans, new housing models, and proven strategies to help you meet the evolving needs of Ontario’s seniors.

  • Get an overview of the current landscape in seniors’ housing from AdvantAge Ontario and its members.
  • Gain insight into issues and solutions in seniors’ not-for-profit housing through a focused discussion with operators, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
  • Learn more about implementation experiences and resources to support housing innovations such as cluster care and life-lease models and see some of them in action during a Georgian Village tour.

Forum Speakers:
Lisa Levin, CEO, AdvantAge Ontario
Abby Katz Starr, President and Chief Executive Officer, Unionville Home Society and Housing Sector Board Rep at AdvantAge Ontario
Eric Mariglia, Director of Public Affairs, Woodgreen Community Services
Gary Zock, President, Zock & Associates Inc.
Julie Wheeler, Director, Seniors’ Services, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Sunnyside Seniors’ Services and Municipal Sector Representative at AdvantAge Ontario
Matilda Kress, Manager, Community Programs, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Sunnyside Seniors’ Services

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