Events & Conferences
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1201 ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Road
Elborn College, Suite 1101
London, ON N6G 1H1
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2026 R2A Delegate Information
See below for key details about this event. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the CCAA.
Dates & Locations
Friday, June 19, 2026 (Pre-Conference)
| Time | Session | Facilitator |
| Morning | ||
| A: 8:45-10:15 a.m. B: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
Master Fitness Class The art of step for older adults 1 SFIC CEC Location: School of Physical Therapy Gymnasium Rm. 1300, Elborn College, 1201 ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Road, London, Ontario |
Debbie DeVries |
| 1:00-4:00 p.m. | SFIC Update & Refresher The SFIC role across the osteoarthritis & joint replacement journey 3 SFIC CECs Location: Mercato at Clare Hall, West Campus (formerly Brescia), 1285 ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Road, London, Ontario |
Tony Adebero and Debbie DeVries |
| 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Rechnitzer Lecture Mix & Mingle Location: Student lounge outside Rm. 1576, Elborn College |
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| 5:00-6:00 p.m. | 2026 Rechnitzer Lecture Exercise for brain health in aging: From evidence to application 1 SFIC CEC Location: Rm. 1576, Elborn College |
Jennifer J. Heisz |
Saturday, June 20, 2026
7 learning hours = 4 SFIC CECs
| Time | Presentation | Presenter |
| Morning | ||
| 8:30-8:50 a.m. |
Registration (if you DID NOT register for June 19 events) and sign-in Location: Mercato at Clare Hall, West Campus (formerly Brescia), 1285 ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Road, London, Ontario |
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| 8:50-9:00 | Welcome | Kevin Shoemaker |
| 9:00-9:50 | The ageless athlete within: How challenge fuels health, confidence, and vitality | Angela Schneider |
| 9:55-10:30 | Seated yoga stretch | Diana Borowiecki |
| 10:30-10:45 | Nutrition Break and Networking | |
| 10:45-11:15 | Protein requirements for active older adults | Jessica White |
| 11:20-11:55 | Advancing healthy aging: New insights in exercise and older adult health | Various students |
| Afternoon | ||
| 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Lunch & research poster session | |
| 1:05-2:10 | Aerobic exercise training after a cardiac event | Daniel Keir |
| 2:15-2:45 | Adapting advanced routines for every older adult | Anne Cooke |
| 2:45-3:00 | Nutrition Break and Networking | |
| 3:05-3:45 | Brain blood flow, memory, mobility & falls | Laura K. Fitzgibbon-Collins |
| 3:50-4:15 | Ask anything: An open forum | Steve Di Ciacca Kevin Shoemaker |
| 4:15-4:30 | Wrap up, closing remarks and thank you | Kevin Shoemaker |
Parking
Parking Information for R2A Pre-Conference and Conference Attendees
Attention Master Class and Refresher Workshop Participants. Please Read Carefully
Friday, June 19 Arrival Details
We are currently experiencing construction-related lane reductions in all directions at the intersection of ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Road and Sarnia Road. If you are travelling on Friday, please allow extra time for your commute, as traffic can become congested during peak morning travel times, particularly between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.
If you are staying at Ontario Hall
- Parking is free in the Althouse lot behind Ontario Hall.
- The Althouse (Ontario Hall) visitor lot is located on the west side of ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Road, just south of Sarnia Road, by Althouse College (
- Please allow extra time to walk to Elborn College for the morning Master Class or to the Mercato at Clare Hall for the afternoon Refresher Workshop (5-10 minutes).
- REMINDER! If you are staying at Ontario Hall and do not require accessible parking, please leave your vehicle at the Althouse visitor lot/Ontario Hall and walk across the road to:
- Elborn College for the Master Classes .
- Clare Hall at the Mercato for the Refresher Workshop and the Conference .
- You must use the Honk Mobile app and the CCAA promo code 4CCAA2026 to park for free in the West Campus (formerly Brescia) visitor lot on Friday.
- Please review the following parking instructions before arriving:
- Download the Honk Mobile app from the or before arriving. Alternately, you can use the web-based, onsite payment option by scanning the QR code on the signs posted in the visitor parking lot. Review the Honk Mobile Promo document for FULL Honk Mobile instructions including how to use the promo code to ensure you are not charged for parking on Friday.
- The West Campus parking lot is located off ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Road on Brescia Drive, it is the first parking lot on the left (south side).
- If you miss the West Campus lot and enter the Springett lot beside Huron College, drive to the second stop sign and turn left. Then drive across Brescia Drive to get to the West Campus lot.
- Volunteers will be stationed in the West Campus lot to assist and direct delegates to the appropriate session locations.
- Review Honk Mobile Parking Information full detail for Friday parking.
Event registration locations and times:
- Friday conference registration and master class(es) sign-ins are located at the CCAA.
- Friday refresher workshop and Saturday conference registration/sign-in is located outside the Bottega at the Mercato at Clare Hall.
- Master Class 1: Arrive by 8:30 a.m.
- Master Class 2: Arrive by 10:15 a.m.
- Refresher Workshop: Arrive by 12:45 p.m.
- Saturday conference registration/sign-in is located outside the Bottega at the Mercato at Clare Hall.
- Conference: Arrive by 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 20 - Free Parking
Parking is free across campus all day on Saturday, so Honk Mobile is NOT required.
Tips for stress-free parking at ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ
- Plan ahead to give yourself enough time to navigate the construction, park, use the Honk Mobile parking promo code (Friday only) and to walk to your session.
- If you have mobility concerns, please contact the CCAA at ccaa@uwo.ca.
- See parking map for a visual guide to the parking lots on campus.
Important! There is NO FREE PARKING AT ELBORN COLLEGE on Friday, June 19. YOU WILL BE TICKETED BY WESTERN PARKING SERVICES if you park at Elborn College during the pre-conference workshops on Friday, June 19.
Pre-Conference & Conference Registration & Sign-In
Friday, June 19 (Pre-Conference Workshops)
- Morning Registration at the CCAA at Elborn College:
- Master Class 1 - Registration: 8:00–8:40 a.m.
- Class begins promptly at 8:45 a.m. at Elborn College Gymnasium.
- Master Fitness Class 2 - Registration: 10:00-10:25 a.m.
- Class begins promptly at 10:30 a.m. at Elborn College Gymnasium.
- Master Class 1 - Registration: 8:00–8:40 a.m.
- Afternoon Registration/Sign-In at the Mercato at Clare Hall: 12:15–12:55 p.m.
- Refresher Workshop begins at 1:00 p.m. at the Mercato at Clare Hall, West Campus (formerly Brescia College).
Saturday, June 20 (Main Conference Day)
- Registration/Sign-In: 8:15–8:55 a.m. at the Mercato at Clare Hall.
- Keynote Presentation: Begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.
Agenda, Workshops & Facility Reminders
- Review the agenda under the Agenda accordion.
- Many sessions include movement – wear comfortable clothing, running shoes, and bring a refillable water bottle.
- Venues are air-conditioned – dress in layers for comfort.
- Your Record of Completion will be available via your MyCCAA account after the event.
- Presentation slides (when available) will be posted online for 1 month after the conference
- After the event, slides and the conference evaluation form can be accessed via the agenda on the conference webpage.
Snacks & Lunch Information
Friday, June 19 (Pre-Conference Workshops)
- Lunch is not provided.
- Options within a 10-minute walk of Elborn College:
- Barakat (Lebanese)
- Subway
- Pizza Hut (takeout only)
- Plaza Sushi
- 7-Eleven gas station
Saturday, June 20 (Conference Day)
- A hot buffet lunch and healthy snacks are included.
- Vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options will be available.
- If you have a serious food allergy, please notify us at ccaa@uwo.ca by Monday, June 15.
T-Shirt & Small Ball Pickup & Sales
On-site shirt and small ball sales (debit and credit card preferred).
- T-shirts: $26.00 + taxes, total price $29.38 per shirt
- Small balls: $7.50 + taxes, total price $8.48 per ball
Pre-ordered shirt and small ball pick-up times will be AT MERCATO ONLY
- Pre-ordered t-shirts and small balls can be picked up at all registrations/sign-ins at the Mercato at Clare Hall.
- T-shirts cannot be picked up during the Friday morning Master Class registration/sign-in at Elborn College.
- Pick up times:
- Friday, June 19:
- Before the refresher workshop: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
- Saturday, June 20 (at Mercato):
- During registration/sign in: 8:00–8:55 a.m.
- Morning Break: 10:30–10:45 a.m.
- Lunch Break: 12:00–12:55 p.m.
- Afternoon Break: 2:45–3:00 p.m.
- Friday, June 19:
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We are looking forward to R2A 2026 and cannot wait to see you there!