Engage in meaningful conversations and gain valuable insights into navigating the delicate and emotional topic of downsizing with aging parents. This session will provide a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for participants to explore effective communication strategies, address common concerns, and foster understanding and empathy during this transitional period. Through learning strategies, guided discussions, and practical exercises, attendees will learn how to approach the downsizing conversation with compassion, respect, and sensitivity, paving the way for a smoother transition to right-sizing with dignity for aging loved ones.

McDougall and Red Deer Lake United Churches are excited to collaborate with Corinne Nairn from Shamrock Organizing to bring you this learning opportunity.

Facilitator Bio – Corinne Nairn

Corinne Nairn

Corinne Nairn, the heart and hands behind Shamrock Organizing, approaches decluttering, downsizing, and organization as a compassionate guide, with a unique blend of compassionate care and theatrical flair. 

Having grappled with disorganization and ADHD, Corinne intimately understands the emotional weight of clutter. Through her personal journey of reducing clutter and creating a more organized home, she realized the impact these changes made for not only herself but for her whole family, igniting her passion to share this with others. 

With a formal background in theatre and nearly 20 years in ministry, enriched by roles in administration, event planning, and leading a thriving performing arts education program, Corinne brings creativity and empathy to her speaking and teaching engagements. Drawing from her theatrical experience, she infuses her presentations with energy, enthusiasm, and sometimes a little music, ensuring an interactive and memorable experience for participants. 

Corinne's passion lies in helping others find peace amidst life's transitions. Whether sharing skills and strategies or by offering heartfelt encouragement, her goal remains the same: to empower others to identify what matters most and let go of the rest, while honoring the memories and validating the emotions that go hand-in-hand with this process.

Dates Available

We are excited to offer two opportunities for this workshop:

• Saturday, June 22 at Red Deer Lake United Church, and

• Saturday, October 19 at McDougall United Church

Please make sure you sign up for the date that you want. If either date works with you, you can select the “Either Date Works” and we will put you in the one with space. If the events fill up, please select the waitlist and we will get in touch if a space opens up. If this event fills up we will look at adding additional dates so please sign up for the waitlist. 

This event will take place in the church basement at McDougall United Church, and in the Upper Room at Red Deer Lake United Church. At both sites, there is a lift available for accessibility. 

The cost of this event is free and lunch is provided at no cost, however it does have a maximum number of attendees. Please let us know you are coming by signing up for a ticket, and ensure that any dietary considerations or other special concerns are noted in the registration.

A huge thank you to The Watkins Fund for Innovative Ministries with Senior Adults at The United Church of Canada Foundation for making this program possible through their generous Seeds of Hope Granting Program.

To learn more about events similar to this, please visit the Abundant Aging webpage.