WHAT IS NAOC ALL ABOUT?

"NAOC is a non profit society dedicated to the progressive learning, social growth and intellectual development of Older Canadians."

Based on the belief that as we grow older we should do more things for the first time, rather than for the last, the National Academy of Older Canadians has initiated a program for life-long learning and active participation in vital issues.

Founded in 1991 by Dr. James Thornton, Professor Emeritus of Education at UBC, and a group of like-minded individuals, the Academy is dedicated to making full use of the energy and experience of older Canadians.

Better known as NAOC, the Academy encourages seniors to stay active and involved in the many rapidly changing aspects of society and education.

NAOC offers opportunities for older Canadians to act as mentors to others in their field, and so provide substantial input into societal and political changes as they occur.

NAOC is an opportunity for older Canadians with inquiring minds to grow and develop through continuing learning, particularly in the technology of computers and the internet, which can bring the world into your home.

Other societies have long recognized the value and wisdom of their elders, while we have tended to feel that retirement lethargy affects far too many of our more valuable people. We need them now to take an active part in preparing for a new and very different world.

As a first step in readying for more intense participation, NAOC offers basic computer training at our downtown Vancouver headquarters at 411 Dunsmuir Street.

Men and women who left the work force before computers were an essential part of business are encouraged to learn the new techniques or to upgrade their skills.