Creative Age Network

About Creative Age Network

Creative Age Network is a recreation and entertainment organization located on Albert Street in the Downtown area of London, Ontario. The business serves older adults, specifically those aged 55 and over, by providing life-enriching creative programming for under-serviced sectors. They operate as a collaborative hub that connects communities and individuals through creativity, offering both onsite and online activities, special events, and targeted programming designed to improve the quality of life for seniors. The organization offers a variety of services including the design, development, and delivery of creative arts education. Their offerings include facilitator training programs grounded in research and practical tools, as well as workshops and presentations delivered by distinguished speakers to public libraries, professional development associations, and community organizations. They also host an annual Creative Age Awareness Week in May, which features virtual networking sessions and activities to share best practices. CreativeAge began in 2010 with a partnership with the City of London, which allowed artists and performers to provide creative wellness activities for long-term care and day program staff. The London Arts Council later supported this by sponsoring training for local artists to work with older adults. While the organization focuses on new program and business development, the current community arts and arts education programs in London are now planned and administered by the London Public Library. This partnership allows for accessible programming in all quadrants of the community, including library branches.