WHAT WE DO

We’re creating a movement to approach getting older through a BOLD, INQUISITIVE & GRATEFUL lens. We strive to help people understand, appreciate and celebrate aging.

We connect people to play and learn together which can result in BIG rewards for individuals and their communities. 

We fill social prescriptions!

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We fill social prescriptions! *

Nancy Angus founded Age BIG in 2019 to encourage older adults to age Boldly, Inquisitively and Gratefully.

The BIG movement for aging with friends and neighbours has won awards, but more importantly, has connected people across North America while learning, moving and laughing together. 

Services & Workshops

  • Ageless Grace®

    Ageless Grace® is a brain & body seated fitness program based on neuroplasticity that harnesses the power of play and music. It works five functions of the brain: analytical, strategic, kinesthetic learning, memory/recall, creativity and imagination. It also works the smile muscles!

  • Park Your Stories: Storytelling in the GRAND Outdoors

    Coming in the Summer of ’25!  Join Age BIG for outdoor story circles bringing GRANDs (Gifted, Resourceful, Adaptable, Neighbourly & Durable Seniors) together in parks and outdoor spaces.  

  • Storied Seniors: Mini-Memoir Sessions

    Join us to write mini-memoirs showcasing your amazing life! We’ll get you rolling with 3-minute stories. No writing experience necessary but lived experience a must! Share your story or just enjoy listening to others.

  • Mini-Memoir Coaching

    Mini-Memoir Individual Coaching

    Individual or small group mini-memoir sessions tailored to your needs. Can be expanded with digital video and audio recordings.  

Quiz Parties

We base our quiz parties around Jeopardy!-type questions and other brain teasers! These events are fun and great community builders. Let’s play! This program was co-founded with the late Karen Skochinski, a 1999 Jeopardy! champion.

Age BIG @ Home

These catch-ups feature topics from food preparation to music appreciation. There’s always something to talk about and people to learn from. This program is of special interest during our long winter months and for people who find it challenging to get out of the house on a regular basis. We call Age BIG @ Home your cozy couch community!

What Others Say

  • Your workshop was fantastic! It was engaging, interesting, and incredibly relevant. I appreciated the examples; they made it so easy for the volunteers to come up with conversation topics. Thank you for framing everything in such a welcoming and thoughtful way. You created an environment where everyone felt comfortable and encouraged to participate.  I appreciate your energy and experience. 

    Kelly Purdon, A Friendly Voice, Manotick, ON

  • It is inspiring to watch Nancy’s commitment to her community; her dedication to, compassion for and understanding of the aging population in her city, and beyond.

    Rani Sanderson, StoryCenter Canada, Toronto, ON

  • Thank you to you for adding such an inspiring addition to the MROO meeting this year. ​We had many positive comments regarding your presentation. You definitely have a flair for speaking to an audience.

    Lori, MROO (Municipal Retirees of Ontario, Thunder Bay, ON)

  • She cares so much about the people she works with and you can see that by the way everyone supports and looks up to her.  As part of our work together Nancy helped facilitate and present at many workshops and did an amazing job.  Her style is very fluid and engaging, sharing information but also generating great discussion.  Participants leave energized and ready for action.  Another great asset is Nancy’s impeccable organization skills. You never have to worry about anything when Nancy is organizing- from handouts to coffee to instructions on where to park- she never missed a single detail! 

    Shelley Callaghan, CAAWS Consultant & Realtor (specializing in downsizing for seniors), Ottawa, ON

  • “I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop." "This was my favorite workshop of the conference." "Nancy is such a good storyteller."

    "She really is a communicator and speaks from experience." "You kept us engaged and entertained.” "Keynote speaker material."

    Workshop Participants, 2019 Canadian Conference of Volunteers, Ottawa, ON

  • I have had the pleasure of working with Nancy for over 10 years through Canadian Women & Sport’s women 55-70+ project. From the moment I met Nancy I knew she was a firecracker- always ready for a new adventure and new challenge plus so keen to learn new things. 

    As a colleague I have always valued Nancy’s practical wisdom and direction working through challenges and turning them into opportunities.  Nancy’s positive, creative, professional style is an asset to any organization. You may start working with her as a client but I guarantee you will become fast friends in no time!

    Shelley Callaghan, CAAWS Consultant & Realtor (specializing in downsizing for seniors), Ottawa, ON

Looking for a different workshop or event?

Don’t see what you want here? No worries! We’ve frequently offer a range of workshops and projects that revolve around the physical and social elements of aging in place. Call us if you want a custom program, or something for a group of friends or family members.

We LOVE sharing our message that aging, especially BIG aging, is more fun with a team!