All-Zone Zoom Meeting 2025

All-Zone Zoom Meeting in 2025

Please join us for our All-Zone Virtual Meeting on Wednesday November 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET) hosted by Executive Director, Ken Noakes. This meeting is online, like our monthly webinars, and will be available on Zoom.

You will hear from our President, Keith Robicheau, a short greeting from all Zone Directors, information from Renata Ledo, Senior Relationship Manager at Victor Insurance and a presentation from Robert Lavigne from OMERS.

*Please note for those of you that can’t make the live virtual meeting it will be recorded and posted for future viewing in the Member Area under Past Webinars .

Meeting Agenda

2025 Fall All-Zone Virtual Meeting
Wednesday November 26, 2025
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)

Hosted by Executive Director, Ken Noakes

Introduction	9:00-9:01	Ken Noakes Executive Director
Welcome	9:01 - 9:10	Keith Robicheau, MROO President
Introduction and Welcome from Zone Directors	9:10 – 9:30	Various, Introduced by Ken Noakes
Update from Victor Canada, MROO’s Health Insurance Provider	9:30 – 10:00	Renata Ledo, Relationship Manager, Retiree Benefits
Introduction of Guest Speaker	10:00 - 10:03	Keith Robicheau, MROO President
Guest Speaker	10:03 – 11:00	Dr. Angela Roberts, The SuperAging Research Initiative: Unlocking the Secrets to Brain Health
Introduction of Robert Lavigne, OMERS	11:00 – 11:03	Keith Robicheau MROO President
OMERS	11:03 – 11:45	Robert Lavigne Senior Managing Director of Economic Research
Q & A Session	11:45-12:00	To MROO

The highlight of the event will be our special guest speaker Dr. Angela Roberts, a leading researcher in aging and brain health at Western University in London.

Guest SpeakerAs we age, our brain health is critical in maintaining independence, quality of life, and meaningful social connections. But what if aging didn’t have to mean cognitive decline? Recent research explores SuperAging - a phenomenon in which some individuals maintain exceptional memory and cognitive function well into their 80s and beyond.

In this talk, Dr. Angela Roberts will delve into the science of SuperAging:

The factors contributing to cognitive resilience and longevity.
Lifestyle strategies backed by research that can help promote brain health, reduce dementia risk, and foster lifelong cognitive vitality.
Practical, evidence-based strategies for fostering health span.

All-Zone Virtual Meeting 2025

About the Guest Speaker: Dr. Angela Roberts

Dr. Angela Roberts is a leading researcher in aging and brain health at Western University, specializing in cognitive resilience and Parkinson’s disease and dementia interventions. She holds a joint appointment at Western University in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders and the Department of Computer Science. She is the Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Data Analytics and Digital Health in Cognitive Aging and Dementia. As an expert in speech-language pathology, digital health technologies, and wearable sensors, her work explores innovative ways to assess and support brain health in older persons.

Dr. Roberts is at the forefront of the SuperAging Research Initiative, investigating why some individuals maintain exceptional cognitive abilities in later life. Her research examines the role of language, social engagement, and physical activity in promoting cognitive longevity, focusing on developing real-world strategies to enhance aging outcomes. Through her collaborations with clinical and community partners, she is dedicated to translating scientific discoveries into actionable interventions that support cognitive resilience and quality of life for aging populations.