What We’re All About!
Technically Tied Together Kitchener/Waterloo helps seniors harness technology; to change perspectives on how we view aging and ignite passions. We believe seniors deserve to be supported and encouraged to pursue their passions, desires, interests, curiosities and yearnings.
Our History
T3 was started by Oxford Living, a Canadian leader in retirement living, but only made possible through the support and encouragement of Oxford’s staff, residents, families, and volunteers. The program is also supported by funding from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons Seniors Program.
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Our Mission
Technically Tied Together (T3) is an elder-led, socially disruptive, non-profit initiative working to shatter old beliefs and create new meaning around growing old in Canada. We help elders use basic social technologies and digital tools with the single-minded goal of re-awakening passions among elders and creating connections, experiences, and opportunities around passions.
Our Goals
Technically Tied Together KW helps local seniors harness technology to change the way we age and ignite their passions. We are committed to helping seniors avoid isolation and loneliness.
We’re not about the latest sites, gadgets, apps and technologies we are focused on fighting isolation amongst elderly people by creating opportunities to come together to learn, work, play, create and thrive in the digital age.
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Technically Tied Together KW is a senior-led initiative committed to helping local seniors use digital technology to:
- Make Friends
- Be Entertained
- Improve Health and Wellness
- Have Fun
- Learn Something
- Get Action
- Make Something
- Socialize and Connect
- Make a Difference
Our Values
Technically Tied Together KW is built on the following values:
Passion
Passion is T3’s leading value as our program is built on the focus of participants interests, wants, and desires. We as an organization value a person-centered approach which allows us to ignite individual passions and connect participants with others who share the same spirit!
Teamwork
T3 is always eager to connect with like-minded organizations, volunteers, and students to provided quality programming, events, and support to our participants. Everyone involved with T3 values the ‘we’ approach not ‘I’, and believe that team-work truly does make the dream-work!
Empowerment
Not only do we empower our participants to create self-sustainable projects that enhance socialization and connection, but we encourage multi-generational connections and knowledge transfer. By creating feelings of empowerment in everyone who is involved with T3, we hope to emphasize a new form of community-based wellness founded on peer-to-peer support!
Advocacy
T3 is dedicated to shattering negative stereotypes around aging and seniors. By not only empowering seniors to share their own stories and opinions, we as an organization vow to always take the direction of seniors and challenge negative views on older adults and promote a positive and real image of the seniors we serve!
Our Team
T3 KW is driven by program leaders in five Ontario communities but supported across Ontario by all site teams at all Oxford Living locations as well as Oxford’s residents and families plus an army of dedicated and volunteers and supporting local partners.
Steven Boboros – Community Connections Liaison
Greg Fortier, Executive Director – Lundy Manor
Sarah McPhee, RPN, General Manager, Garrison Place
Jennifer Schembri, Community Relations Director, Lundy Manor
Elder Council – If you are 75+ and interested in joining our Elder Council advisory board, we would love to connect with you! Please reach out to your local Community Connection Liaison for more information!
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Our Partners
The Technically Tied Together (T3) Program would not be successful without the help of all our wonderful partners. Keep scrolling to see the full list of generous sponsors!
Government of Canada’s New Horizon Seniors Program
This project has been made possible by The Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), which is a federal grant and contributions program. It supplies funding for projects that make a difference in the lives of seniors and in their communities.
Oxford Living Locations
Lundy Manor Retirement – Founding Partner
For more than 25 years, Lundy Manor has been Niagara’s top retirement home offering residents the independence they want, the care they need, and friends and fun around every corner!
Stone Lodge Retirement
Residing on a stunning three-acre property, Stone Loge offers seniors an independent living option, while also having an extensive list of amenities to support all resident needs from care to fun!
Highland Place Retirement
Highland Place strives in supporting the independence of their residents. The location is filled with breathtaking amenities such as a nature filled courtyard, robust activities and of course home cooked fresh food!
Caters Design Group – Hilary Caters
Originally supporting Oxford Living, Hilary has now also joined forces with T3. Assisting with all things marketing and design, Hilary ensures T3 is promoted and branded in the most stylish ways. If you’re looking to connect with Hilary, visit her website.
Blame The Neighbour Custom Prints
Supporting T3 in T-shirt design and printing. BTN Custom Prints offers a wide variety of personalized printing opportunities! If you can dream it, they can print it! Check out BTN Custom prints on Facebook here.
Garrison Place Retirement
Serves Fort Erie’s highly independent seniors featuring bright, clean and spacious apartments, delicious food and the best care team around.