Good afternoon, everyone.
My name is Dianne Cooper-Ponte. I was employed in the corporate sector for 35 years and took early retirement approximately 6 years ago. I have now re-entered the workforce with the Calgary Seniors' Resource Society, formerly as a volunteer and then as a paid employee. The decision to re-enter the workforce was from wanting to continue to contribute as a younger senior. I feel that being employed, whether it's through volunteering or as a paid employee, I continue to use the skills I've acquired over my 35 years of working in the financial industry. I'm also keeping myself active, and I'm enjoying life so much better by being able to go out everyday knowing that I'm making a difference.
The Calgary Seniors' Resource Society gives me flexible hours, which is something I wanted as an older retiree. I am able to work my schedule around looking after aging parents.
These are some of the things that I looked for and have found at the Calgary Seniors, and they are reasons why I'm still in the workforce.
Thank you.