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1 WHAT S UP in Wellness Promotion? 2010 Spring Edition Page 1 Spring Edition 2010 North Eastman Health Association North Eastman Health Association Corporate Office W.B Lewis Centre P.O. Box 339 Pinawa, MB. R0E 1L0 Phone: (204) Fax: (204) neha@neha.mb.ca Website: Inside this issue: Same Programs/Different Places 2 Beausejour/Brokenhead District 4 Iron Rose District 7 Winnipeg River District 8 Blue Water District 11 Springfield District 13 Welcome to the Spring Edition of What s Up in Wellness Promotion. This newsletter is prepared by the Wellness Facilitators of North Eastman and will provide you with a listing of the various health promotion and education programs and initiatives in our region. The newsletter is divided into five different districts, however, most of our programs are open to anyone in the region. If a program in another district is of interest to you, please be sure to phone to get additional information. To receive a copy of this newsletter electronically (to subscribe or unsubscribe), contact lgmiterek@neha.mb.ca or talk to your local Wellness Facilitator. Please note that hotmail addresses need to phone. Got Wheels? Get a Helmet! Has your child ever said to you Do I haaaave to wear a helmet? It s not cool! Or perhaps you ve heard this one? But nobody else has to wear a helmet! How do we as parents respond to that? Got Wheels? Get a Helmet! is the theme this year for Safe Kids Canada. Activities with wheels are a great way for kids to be active, get fresh air, and its fun for the whole family, too! But how do we keep our kids safe? Wearing a helmet can save lives and prevent serious injury. In fact, in a crash, a helmet reduces the risk of head injury by up to 85 percent. Every year in Manitoba, about 150 cyclists are hospitalized and several are killed. Cycling injuries often involve collisions of bicycles with motor vehicles. A study published by Manitoba Health in 2004, ranked cyclist injuries as the fourth leading cause of injury related hospitalizations in Manitoba for children 5-9 years of age. Many bike related injuries can be prevented or protected against. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that, Having children wear helmets is the single most effective thing parents and caregivers can do to make bicycle riding safer. Making sure that everyone in the family wears a bicycle helmet when riding sets a good example for all. Older children are less likely to wear bike helmets, due to their natural tendency to challenge authority at this age, peer pressure, and concern over physical appearance. Urge them to keep wearing their helmets there is nothing cool about a head injury. Let your child select their own helmet. Helmets have a wide variety of graphics and styles to choose from. And most importantly, be a good role model and wear your helmet every time you cycle. For the past few years, Manitoba Healthy Living has been working in partnership with schools and early learning child care centers to offer bike helmets for under $15. This is not a fundraiser for schools, but rather an initiative to provide helmets to as many children as possible at an affordable price. Your child may have brought home a letter from school, from Manitoba Healthy Living, along with an order form. Their letter states that, Even mild head injuries can result in long term effects, and urges parents to take advantage of the low cost bike helmet program. They offer bicycle helmets, as well as multi-sports helmets, which they describe as being appropriate for bike riding, in line skating and skateboarding. Continued: Page 2

2 WHAT S UP in Wellness Promotion? 2010 Spring Edition Page 2 Cost versus quality: A study conducted by the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute tested helmets ranging in price from under $20 to $200, and found no significant differences in performance, although there may be some differences in the look and graphics. They concluded that a good helmet doesn t have to cost a lot, and that the most important thing was to find a helmet that fits you well so that it will be positioned correctly if an impact occurs. Things to look for when buying or replacing a helmet: Look for a helmet approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), or ASTM International. If possible, try the helmet on your child s head before you buy it. Choose a helmet that is comfortable and not too big. Replace the helmet when it is past 5 years old. The plastics dry out and the helmet becomes unsafe to use. Replace your child s helmet as they outgrow their old one, to ensure they have a properly fitting helmet. Bike helmets must be replaced after they have been in one crash. They will not protect you a second time. If your helmet has been in a crash, replace it. For safety reasons, do not buy a second-hand helmet. You won t know if the helmet has been in a crash, and you likely won t know how old it is. Safe Kids Canada offers these tips for fitting a helmet: Helmets are sold with foam pads to help the helmet fit better. Attach pads to the inside of the helmet so that you get a good fit. The helmet should cover the top of the forehead and rest about 2 fingers width above the eyebrows. Adjust the side straps so that they fit snugly around your child s ears in a V shape. The buckles on the side strap should fit right under the ear. Buckle and tighten the chin strap. There should be enough space to fit one finger in between the strap and your child s chin. Make sure your child is not wearing things underneath the helmet, which could affect the fit of the helmet. Examples: baseball caps, large hair clips, headphones. Have your child shake her head from side to side and front to back. The helmet should not move around when your child moves her head. Make sure the helmet is level on your child s head. Teach your child to check for and adjust the fit. There are of course, safety helmets for sports and activities without wheels. Safe Kids Canada is asking Canadians to show their support for the use of helmets during winter sports by signing the Vancouver Charter on Skiing Safely. British Columbia is the first province that has officially endorsed the charter, created in the context of the 2010 Winter Olympics Games. Canadians can read the Vancouver Charter on Skiing Safety and show their support at For more information on bicycle helmets or bicycle safety, visit or call: SAFE-TIPS ( ). Look for displays and activities in your community during Safe Kids Week 2010 May 31 June 5 th. Source: Safe Kids Canada, Manitoba Health and Healthy Living, Manitoba Public Insurance, Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute Same Programs Different Places March is Nutrition Month The theme this year is Celebrate food from field to table. It takes a look at how food is raised or grown, harvested, produced and processed; providing awareness on various issues surrounding food and food production; the nutritional benefits of eating food according to Eating Well with Canada s Food Guide; and on a more practical basis how to plan, purchase and prepare food to promote optimum health. Look for posters and other advertising for educational events and sessions in your area. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) MHFA is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis is resolved. The concept is based on the model of first aid. Practical skills are taught using a five-step model that is easy to remember and apply in real-life settings. Join us for this 2-day Workshop. Cost is $40.00 for NEHA staff and $80.00 for other participants. April 14 & 15, 2010 from 9:00 am. - 4:30 pm. Location pending. Lunch on your own. Call Sandi Smith at: (204) to enquire or pre-register by April 1, Both days must be attended to receive your certification of completion. Continued: Page 3

3 WHAT S UP in Wellness Promotion? 2010 Spring Edition Page 3 Same Programs Different Places Continued: Mental Health Week May 3 9, 2010 This year s theme is: Building Your Mental Health One Support At A Time. Activities are being planned throughout the North Eastman Region. Watch for details in your local paper and at your local Health Centre and on the NEHA Website. The 4th Andrew Dunn Memorial 1-5 km Walk/Ride & 10 km Fun Run This event helps to educate the public about suicide prevention and depression and to eliminate stigma. May 8, For more information call Judy at: Commit to Quit You learned to smoke. Now you can learn not to smoke! This 6-week quit smoking group program assists participants to learn skills and techniques to be smoke-free. Includes smoking patterns, reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, triggers, coping with withdrawal, dealing with slips as well as the use of medications. Presented by a NEHA Primary Health Care Nurse. FREE! Lac du Bonnet Health Centre. Six Wednesdays, April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, & 26 th from 6:00-7:00 pm. Call Caroline at: to register. Pine Falls Primary Health Care Centre. Six Tuesdays, May 11 June 15 from 5:00-6:00 pm. Call Michelle at: or Susan at: to register. Kin Place Health Complex. Spring, Mondays, May 10, 17, 31, June 7, 14, 21. Call Dawn at: to register. Ready, Set, Grow! Calling all 3 & 4 year olds of the North Eastman Region Get Ready, Set, Grow is a special day just for you and your parents! This is a day to check out developmental milestones, learn valuable information and have lots of fun! If you have any questions please call: Debbie Pokornik, Early Childhood Support, Sunrise School Division, (204) cell. Ready, Set, Grow will take place in the following communities: Beausejour at BEYS April 21 st, 1:00-7:00 pm. Theme: A day at the zoo. Lac du Bonnet / Pinawa at Centennial School May 5 th, 1:00-7:00 pm. Theme: Dinosaurs. Powerview-Pine Falls To be determined. Watch for posters. Springfield at Oakbank Elementary March 4 th, 11:00 am. - 6:00 pm. Theme: Bugs. St-Georges To be determined. Watch for posters. Whitemouth February 23 rd, 2:00-6:00 pm. Theme: Barnyard. Colon Cancer Awareness Did you know...colon cancer is the second most common cancer in Manitoba. Did you know...in the early stages of colon cancer there are often no symptoms. Reduce your risk by making healthy lifestyle choices including healthy eating, 30 minutes or more of physical activity every day, don t smoke or use tobacco, if you drink alcohol, do it in moderation, and maintain a healthy weight. Screening can save lives by detecting cancer early when treatment is most successful. If you re between years of age, get screened. Call ColonCheck Manitoba at: for your free home screening test or talk to your health care provider about screening. Continued: Page 4

4 WHAT S UP in Wellness Promotion? 2010 Spring Edition Page 4 Same Programs Different Places Continued: Get Better Together! A program for living better with chronic disease Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Or, are you managing well & want to stay that way? Get Better Together! is a 6 week program to take control of your health & be better able to: manage pain; start an exercise program; eat well to live well; use medications effectively; deal with fatigue & frustration; increase your energy level; solve & meet personal goals; talk to your doctor & make choices. This program is for anyone living with an ongoing condition, such as: arthritis, MS, depression, heart disease, asthma, chronic pain, diabetes, anxiety, cancer, fibromyalgia & heart disease. FREE! Register early! Fall - Pinawa 6 Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21, 27, Oct 5, & 12, 2010 from 6:00-8:30 pm. Lewis Centre, NEHA Boardroom. For information or to register call Caroline at: Extra Early Notice - Lac du Bonnet starting mid-april For information or to register call Caroline at: Get Better Together! Leader Training HELD OVER! Become a Get Better Together! Peer Leader Volunteer Get Better Together! is a peer-led program that helps people living with a chronic disease such as: Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, Fatigue, Back Pain, Diabetes, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Heart Disease, Hepatitis, High Blood Pressure, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease and Stroke. Learn ways to control pain; deal with fatigue and frustration; start a basic exercise program; handle stress and eat well to live well. Leaders teach from a scripted manual and always teach in pairs. No experience is necessary. FREE! Training includes a Leader s Manual and a copy of Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions; lunch and a fuel honorarium. The 4-day Leader Training will be held at Pine Fall Health Complex, Pine Falls. May 19, 20, 26, 27, 2010, 9:30 am. - 3:30 pm. For information or to register before May 12, 2010, call Dawn at: Changes Clubhouse Come join us. We are average everyday people dealing with depression and anxiety issues or may be finding ourselves lonely and feeling isolated in this often-stressful world we live in. Here at the Clubhouse we are working towards the betterment of our mental health by socializing and supporting one another. Facilitated by Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba and Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. Meets most Mondays, 10:30 am. to 3:30 pm., SunGro Centre, Beausejour. FREE. For information, call Elsa: or Judy: For transportation, call: Caregiver Support Meetings Hosted by the Alzheimer Society. Education, information and support to people who assist to family or friends. Meetings in Beausejour, Oakbank, Victoria Beach, and Pinawa. Call Lea at: or alzne@alzheimer.mb.ca for information. Caregiver Workshop Hosted by the Alzheimer Society. Information and resources available. April 10, Call Lea at: or alzne@alzheimer.mb.ca for information. Beausejour - Brokenhead District Beausejour Primary Health Care Centre Box 550, 151-1st St. S., Beausejour, MB. R0E 0C0 Phone: Wellness Facilitator: Bonnie Stefansson The Art of Cooking Register for one or both sessions! Monday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 20. 6:15 pm. to 8:45 pm. Beausejour. Call: for information or to register. Healthy Together Now! Continued: Page 5

5 WHAT S UP in Wellness Promotion? 2010 Spring Edition Page 5 Beausejour - Brokenhead District Continued: Gourmet Made Simple; The Art of Cooking - Mon., April 12, 6:15 pm. to 8:45 pm. Gourmet does not have to be difficult or expensive. Find out ways to WOW your family with amazing recipes that you can prepare! Choosing menus and recipes Pairing wine and food Using herbs and healthy cooking methods to boost the flavor How to plan for a dinner party Spice Up Your Dinner Table: Cooking can be a great way to entertain your friends and family! Prepare, cook and eat your creations! Presented by: Lisa Oliver, NEHA Dietitian, and local cooking enthusiast, Dr. Garth Campbell. One-Dish Wonders; The Art of Cooking Tuesday, April 20, 6:15 pm. to 8:45 pm. Discover one-dish-meals including stir-fry s, pasta, vegetarian and meat and crock pot recipes Low-fat, low-cal marinades and sauces to spice up your recipes Explore different cooking techniques Spice up Your Dinner Table: Cooking made fun, easy and healthy! Prepare, cook and eat your creations! Presented by: Karen Omichinski, NEHA Dietitian, and local cooking enthusiast, Dr. Garth Campbell. Cooking with Kids Grades 1-3 Presented by Karen Omichinski, NEHA Dietitian. Kids will have a blast cooking up a storm! Parents will learn tips on how to involve their kids in the kitchen. Exposure in the kitchen at an early age will give kids confidence and skills that will last a lifetime! Together we will cook supper, share the meal, and have fun doing it! Who Should Attend? Children in Grades 1-3 and their parents. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children should have a light meal before attending. Location, Date, and registration information to be announced. Cooking with Kids Grades 5 and 6 Presented by: Lisa Oliver, NEHA Dietitian Kids will be inspired in the kitchen with: Easy recipes with ingredients from home New ideas for packing lunches Snacking ideas, what s on a label & more! Kids get a chance to cook it up and taste your creations! Who Should Attend? Kids in Grades 5 and 6. Be sure to have a light meal before attending. Five parent volunteers will be required - parents please register - first come first served. Tuesday, March 16, 2010., 5:30 pm. to 6:30 pm. FREE! Limited Registration by March 10. Call Network 4 Change to register: Community Lunch N Learn Join us for a 30 - minute presentation with information on wellness topics that matter to you! Bring a bagged lunch, and your questions! All sessions are free, and open to the public! The Winter Session includes the following topics: Choosing & Preparing Less Expensive Cuts of Meat Presented by: Karen Omichinski, NEHA Dietitian. Money is tight. Find out how to cook delicious meals on a budget. Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010, Primary Health Care Centre, 12:15 to 12:45 pm. or 1:00 to 1:30 pm. Wednesday, Feb 24, Gillis School, 11:50 am. to 12:20 pm. Wednesday, Feb 24, Edward Schreyer School, 3:40 pm. The Canadian Naked Oats - From Field to Table for Nutrition Month By: Lisa Oliver, NEHA Dietitian Find out more about Cavena nuda a hulless oat variety discovered by Manitoba Farmer Scott Sigvaldson. Arborg is the only place in the world that the Rice of the Prairies is grown. This food lowers cholesterol, helps to maintain blood sugar levels, has low levels of gluten, and is naturally high in protein. Sigvaldson was awarded funding from the popular TV show Dragon s Den. Taste and believe! Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Primary Health Care Centre MPR, 12:15 to 12:45 pm. or 1:00 to 1:30 pm. Continued: Page 6

6 WHAT S UP in Wellness Promotion? 2010 Spring Edition Page 6 Beausejour - Brokenhead District Continued: Craving Change NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. Call to leave your name on a waiting list for future programs. A 4-week program that helps adults deal with the emotions, thoughts and behaviors that make it hard to control eating. Craving Change is designed for those who struggle to maintain healthy eating habits, say they eat for comfort or in response to strong feelings, feel frustrated with the usual weight loss diet programs, and want to feel more in control of their eating. Wednesdays: March 3, 10, 17 and 24. 6:30 pm. to 8:30 pm., Beausejour Health Centre, MPR. Facilitated by: NEHA Dietitian, Karen Omichinski, RD, CDE. FREE registration, call: or komichinski@neha.mb.ca (free workbook included). Get A Grip on Stress A 4-week stress management series for everyday life, for ordinary people. This series will provide you with some Stress-Busters; tools and methods for balancing your life, dealing with stressful people and situations, and keeping your body in stress fighting shape. This workshop series is for adults who are experiencing stress in their family, work & personal lives. Thursday evenings, April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010, 6:30 pm. to 8:30 pm. Registration Fee: $10.00 per individual or $15.00 per couple. Call Network 4 Change to register: Call North Eastman Health Association for information: Women s and Breast Cancer Information and Support Group Cancer survivors and their supports meet 2 times per year to discuss issues affecting people with breast cancer and women s cancers. Next meeting: Tuesday, April 27, Barbara Bromilow, Pharmacist at Beausejour Pharmasave, will focus on Complimentary Therapies for people living with cancer. Call Lorraine Best, Beausejour Community Contact, at: for information. Safe Kids Week 2010 Got Wheels? Get a Helmet! will be the theme for Safe Kids Week 2010 which will run from May 31st -June 5th. Watch for more details. Ask a NEHA Dietitian & Nurse Dietitian Nurse Teams will be at Pharmasave once a month to answer your health questions. 2 nd Monday of the month from 10 am. to 2 pm. from February to June. Questions: Diabetes & Heart Health Information Sessions Join us once a month as we share information on Diabetes and Heart Health. A Registered Nurse and Dietitian will be on hand to answer your questions. (This program was formerly known as the Diabetes Support Group). Every 3rd Monday of the month. 10:00 am. to 11:30 am. Beausejour Legion. Free of charge. For information, call Karen at: or Sharlene at: Come join us at Changes Clubhouse. We are average everyday people dealing with depression and anxiety issues or may be finding ourselves lonely and feeling isolated in this often-stressful world we live in. Here at the Clubhouse we are working towards the betterment of our mental health by socializing and supporting one another. Facilitated by: Anxiety Disorders Association of MB and Mood Disorders Association. Meets most Mondays, 10:30am. to 3:30 pm., SunGro Centre, Beausejour. Free. For information, call Elsa at: or Judy at: For transportation, call: Brokenhead Outreach for Seniors have a number of winter programs planned. Contact: or seniorservices@mts.net if you would like further information on the following: Chi Gong, Tai Chi for Arthritis, Petable Pets, CNIB & MS support groups, Seniors Choir, and weekly activities. Our core services include: Transportation, yard maintenance, foot care, house cleaning & laundry, friendly visiting/telephone call, and completion of forms. We also offer the community tax program, referrals, Lifeline installation, & E.R.I.K. kits.

7 WHAT S UP in Wellness Promotion? 2010 Spring Edition Page 7 Iron Rose District Whitemouth District Health Centre Box 160, Whitemouth, MB. R0E 2G0 Phone: ext Wellness Facilitator: Marilyn Sitar Kids in the Kitchen A recipe for success! Kids will have a blast cooking up a storm, and parents & grandparents learn tips on how to involve kids in the kitchen. For children 6-12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Nutritional information and program provided by Agnieszka Piatkowska, NEHA Dietitian. Offered FREE of charge through a grant from Healthy Together Now (formerly known as CDPI: Chronic Disease Prevention Initiative). Thursday, March 18 at 5:00 pm. Whitemouth School Home Ec Room. Call Marilyn at: ext 4240 to register. What s For Supper? At the end of a long day, does your family ever ask you, What s For Supper? Watch for the new menu plan display coming to local grocery stores. It s supper time made easy! Take away detailed menus, completed with grocery lists and suggested recipes. Developed by NEHA dietitians, so you know it s healthy. Dietitian Agnieszka Piatkowska will be in store from 3:00-5:00 pm. on the first day of the display in each store. For information contact Marilyn at: ext Sponsored by Healthy Together Now. FREE Elma Country Store March 5-10 Whitemouth First Stop Grocers March Saindon s Country Store March 30 - April 6 What s In A Label? Food labelling simplified. Join Agnieszka Piatkowska, NEHA Dietitian, as she shows you how to use those labels on the backs of cans and boxes to make healthier choices for you and your family. March 30 th, 2:00 pm. at the Whitemouth Health Center (meeting room). Registration is limited. Call Marilyn at: ext Diabetes & Heart Health Sessions Join us monthly for the latest on Diabetes and Heart Health! Come 15 minutes early if you d like your blood pressure, blood sugar and/or weight measured. Whitemouth Health Center, 3 rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00-11:15 am. NEHA Nurse & Dietitian on hand to answer your questions. FREE! Registration is not required. For information call: Healthy Living Events & Activities by our Community Partners: Whitemouth Stick Curling 3 Family Events If you have never tried out stick curling, here s your chance! A great opportunity to get active in our last month of winter! Three Stick Curling Events: March 7 th, 2-5 pm. with a Free Supper, March 21, 2-5 pm., with a Potluck Supper, and March 31, 6:00 pm. Free Supper followed by stick curling at 7:00 pm. Sponsored by the Whitemouth Recreation Association and a grant from Healthy Together Now. To register call Don at: Register with a partner, friend or family member, or register on your own. Everyone Welcome! Whitemouth Library/ Pedometer & Walking Poles Interested in starting a walking program? Or in taking your walking program to the next level? Pedometers and walking poles are available for loan. (Poles purchased with a grant from Healthy Together Now). Stop by the Whitemouth Library, open: Mondays & Saturdays 11:00 am. 1:00 pm., Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00 pm. and 7:00 8:30 pm, and Thursdays, 2:00-4:00 pm. Hallway Walking at Whitemouth School Monday Fridays, 7:45 to 8:30 am. available to the community all the days that school is open. If you enjoy pole walking, this is also a great opportunity to get into a walking routine. (Please use rubber grips on bottoms of poles). Indoor walking shoes also required. For information on when the school is open, call the school at: For more information on pole walking, call Darlene,Two Rivers Seniors, at: Continued: Page 8

8 WHAT S UP in Wellness Promotion? 2010 Spring Edition Page 8 Iron Rose District Continued: Fundraising Workshop The Whitemouth Library invites you to attend a Fundraising Workshop on March 17 th, from 12:30 4:00 pm. at the Whitemouth Community Hall, seniors side. There will also be a proposal writing component included. Please register with Christine at: before March 12 th. Silver collection. Circuit 30 Fitness Class For those looking for a challenge! A one hour fitness class incorporating aerobics, weight exercises, core strengthening exercises and stretching. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 7:00 pm. Whitemouth School Gym. No class on days the school is closed. $2.00 drop in fee. For more information, call Wendy at: Whitemouth Gymnastics Club Gymnastics program for children and youth Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Call Helen for more information at: Sit & Be Fit! Join the Happy Hours Club as they exercise Thursday mornings, 9:30 10:00 am. at the Whitemouth Community Hall. (Use the door on the left hand side of the hall). An exercise routine involving mainly chair exercises is followed. FREE! Call Gene at: for more info. P.A.R.T.Y: Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth The public is invited to attend a mock crash, to observe the potential consequences of drugs and alcohol. Event takes place outside the Whitemouth Community Hall, May 21 st at 9:15 am. For more information, call Roy at: Computer Training for Seniors, Levels 1 & 2 Want to enhance your motor skills, exercise those brain cells, and stimulate hand-eye coordination, all the while having FUN? The Level 2 computer course is currently running at the Whitemouth School. If you are interested in either level 1 or level 2 computer training and would like more information or register for a future class please call Darlene, Two Rivers Seniors at: Winnipeg River District Lac du Bonnet District Health Centre Box 1030, 89 McIntosh St,. Lac du Bonnet, MB. R0E 1A0 Phone: Wellness Facilitator: Caroline McIntosh All programs need a minimum enrolment to run or they may be cancelled. To ensure you re not disappointed, please pre-register for programs, unless there is a specific note indicating no registration necessary. Tai Chi For everybody, especially those living with advanced arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, low back pain; including seniors, children and teens. 7 weeks. Thursdays, April 15 June 3 from 3:30-4:30 pm. Lac du Bonnet Pioneer Club. Fee: $ Register with Winnipeg River Recreation at: or , or call Pat, Two Rivers Seniors at: Line Dancing Another way to stay active and have FUN! Great social outing! Improve coordination and balance. Beginners welcome. All ages welcome. Partners are not required. 7 weeks. Thursdays, April 15 June 3 from 5:00-6:00 pm. Lac du Bonnet Pioneer Club. Fee: $ Register with Winnipeg River Recreation at: or , or call Pat, Two Rivers Seniors at: What s Up in Wellness! Buzzy...Buzzy...Buzzy!! Continued: Page 9

9 WHAT S UP in Wellness Promotion? 2010 Spring Edition Page 9 Winnipeg River District Continued: Arthritis Self-Management Program Learn how to manage your pain and fatigue, exercising with arthritis, and coping with stress and depression. Workshop offered March 29 th May 17 th from 1:00-3:00 pm. Lac du Bonnet Pioneer Club. Cost: $30. To register call Pat, Two Rivers Seniors at: SafetyAid Home Crime Prevention SafetyAid is a crime prevention program that helps prevent break and enters and gives seniors a greater sense of safety and security in their homes, as well as providing information on how to prevent falls. A team of experts will come to your home to perform home safety and falls prevention audits. They will leave you with recommendations and tips to make your home safer. This service is FREE for people over 65 years of age. The presentation and opportunity to register for the program will take place Tuesday, April 6, at 1:30-2:30 pm. at the Pinawa Library. For more information call Pat, Two Rivers Seniors at: Nordic Pole Walking Are you interested in getting a full body workout from your walk? Why not start Nordic Pole Walking, similar to cross country skiing, but without the skis. The Nordic walking craze has already exploded in Europe and is now taking off in North America. If you d like to experience this latest craze, you re in luck! Poles are on loan at both the Pinawa Library ( ) and Lac du Bonnet Library ( ). Along with the poles comes a simple set of instructions on how to get started. Warning: you just might love it! This initiative is funded by an in motion grant. Nordic Pole Walking Instruction Want some hands-on instruction? Pole walking instructor Ken Chura is offering sessions for all ages! FREE! Bring clean walking shoes. Please pre-register so Ken will know number of demo pole sets to bring. Pre-register with Pat, Two Rivers Seniors at: Choose one of: Tuesday, April 20 th at 1:30 or 7:00 pm. at the Pinawa Library OR Thursday, April 22 nd at 1:00 pm. at the Lac du Bonnet Community Centre or at 7:00 pm. at a Lac du Bonnet location TBA. Childhood Allergies Overview of asthma, allergies, & anaphylaxis. Find answers to some of your questions: Can I reduce symptoms without medication? Will my child grow out of it? Why are allergies on the rise? How does this affect my child going to school or playing sports? How can I keep my child from getting allergies? Presented by Myriam Duke, Primary Health Care Nurse and Certified Asthma Educator, NEHA. FREE! To register call Caroline at: Tuesday, April 20 th from 5:00-6:00 pm. Pinawa Lewis Centre, NEHA Boardroom OR Tuesday, April 20 th from 7:00-8:00 pm. Lac du Bonnet Health Centre Classroom. Commit to Quit A six-week quit-smoking group program assists participants to learn skills and techniques to be smoke free. See page 3 for more information. FREE! Six Wednesdays, April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, & 26 th from 6:00-7:00 pm. To register call Caroline at: Heart Health Tips for Your Ticker! What's all the hype about cholesterol - good and bad? You've had lab work done, but what do the numbers mean? Are you puzzled by all the nutrition advice you hear and read? Are you or someone you love at risk for heart disease? Find answers to these questions and more during this 90 minute interactive session. Come learn about your heart and what you can do for your "ticker". Presented by NEHA s Kristen Ticknor, Registered Dietitian, and Kelly Deveau, Primary Health Care Nurse. FREE! To register call Caroline at: Monday, April 19 th from 6:30-8:00 pm. Pinawa Lewis Centre, NEHA Boardroom OR Tuesday, May 11 th from 6:30-8:00 pm. Lac du Bonnet Health Centre Classroom. What s Up in Wellness! Buzzy...Buzzy...Buzzy!! Continued: Page 10

10 WHAT S UP in Wellness Promotion? 2010 Spring Edition Page 10 Winnipeg River District Continued: Hurried Woman Syndrome & What Can We Do NOW! (Parts 1 & 2 together) Back by popular demand! Are you feeling stressed to kill? Do you experience symptoms of chronic stress, including tiredness, increased appetite, weight gain, trouble sleeping, lack of motivation, feelings of guilt, or low self-esteem? If you see yourself why not join us? Presented by NEHA Health Practitioners Lisa Kroeker, NP, Kristen Ticknor, RD, and Andrea Chevrefils, CMHW Intensive Case Manager. FREE! To register call Caroline at: Tuesday, April 27 th from 7:00-9:00 pm. Pinawa Lewis Centre, NEHA Boardroom OR Wednesday, April 28 th from 7:00-9:00 pm. Mrs. Lucci s, Lac du Bonnet. Ready, Set, Grow! Health, wellness, education and physical development information all in one place for parents of 3 & 4 year olds. Held in a warm friendly atmosphere, with plenty of fun activities for the little ones, it is a day families should not miss. Event theme: Dinosaurs. See page 3 for more information. For Lac du Bonnet & Pinawa the event takes place at Centennial School. May 5 th, 1:00-7:00 pm. For more information call Centennial School at: or F.W. Gilbert School at: What s For Supper? Are you and your family in a hurry, but still want to have some nutrition with your meals? Cooking for four has become a bore? Watch for the new display that helps you design a two-week meal plan for your family. A real time & energy saver! Take away grocery list, some recipes, and detailed menu. For information contact Caroline at: Winnipeg River Safe Kids Week Celebrate Safe Kids Week in Lac du Bonnet and Pinawa! May 31 st June 5 th, 2010 Theme: Got Wheels? Get a Helmet! Many wheeled activities can contribute to injury when we re least expecting it. Protect your melon! For more information call Caroline at: Walking and Running Clinic Join experts from the Running Room for their 2 part session about techniques for walking and running. Everything from choosing the right shoe to how to turn your striding into a full workout. Saturday, June 5 th from 9:30-11:00 am., Lac du Bonnet Senior School. FREE! This initiative is funded by an in motion grant. To register call Winnipeg River Recreation at: or Pinawa Amazing Race Modelled after the television show of the same name, teams of two to four race around Pinawa and the surrounding area, competing in a multitude of challenges designed to test racers mental and physical strengths. Teams navigate their way through a series of check points utilizing their combined wits, acquired maps, clues and directional savvy. Completion of each challenge enables players to advance through the race battling to cross the finish line first. Pinawa Saturday, July 24 th. For information or to register call the Winnipeg River Recreation District at: / Get Better Together! Be sure to register early. FREE 6-week program for living better with chronic disease. See page 4 for more information. For information or to register call Caroline at: Early Notice Pinawa 6 Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21, 27, Oct 5, & 12, 2010 from 6:00-8:30 pm. Lewis Centre, NEHA Boardroom. Extra Early Notice - Lac du Bonnet starting mid-april What s YOUR Risk? How likely are YOU are to develop cancer, diabetes, or heart disease? Find out what your personal risks are with a one-on-one lifestyle assessment with a Nurse and Dietitian. Appointment required. Lac du Bonnet Health Centre or Pinawa Primary Health Care Centre. FREE! To make an appointment or for information call: What s Up in Wellness! Buzz Buzzy Buzzy!! Continued: Page11

11 WHAT S UP in Wellness Promotion? 2010 Spring Edition Page 11 Winnipeg River District Continued: Diabetes AND Heart Health Sessions Join us for the latest on Diabetes and Heart Health. A Nurse and Dietitian will be on hand to answer your questions. Come 15 minutes early if you d like your blood pressure, blood sugar and/or weight measured. FREE! 10:00 11:15 am. Registration is not required. No sessions July, August or December. For information call: or Pinawa Hospital Boardroom. The third Friday of the month. Lac du Bonnet Health Centre. The last Monday of the month. Caregiver Support Group Offers practical information, emotional support and encouragement to caregivers. Pinawa Alliance Church, 1 Bessborough Ave. The fourth Wednesday of the month. 1:30-3:30 pm. FREE! For information call Lyn Grant at: or Pat, Two Rivers Seniors at: Winnipeg River Recreation District The WRRD has a variety of Recreational opportunities this spring: Body Sculpting, Let's Go Low, Pilates, Recreational Adult Volleyball & Basketball, Drop-in Beach Volleyball, Youth Basketball, Youth Baseball, Youth Soccer, T-ball, Flag Football, Shotokan Karate, Shotokan Tiny Tigers, Yoga, Step Aerobics, On the Ball Core Strength & Stability, Walking and Running Clinics. For information and starting dates, contact the Recreation Office at: or Walk the Halls in Pinawa and Lac du Bonnet Don t let the weather stop you from walking this spring! The senior schools and community centres in Lac du Bonnet and Pinawa have opened their doors and halls to create a comfortable opportunity to walk indoors. Indoor gear please - indoor shoes, rubber-wheeled walkers, rubber-tipped poles. No need to register. For more information call the Recreation offices at: or or Pat, Two Rivers Seniors at: Tuesdays and Thursdays. 1:00-2:00 pm. Lac du Bonnet Community Centre. Fee: $1/day. Monday to Friday. 7:00-8:30 am. and 4:00-6:00 pm. Lac du Bonnet Senior School. FREE! Monday to Friday. 3:45-6:00 pm. Pinawa Secondary School & Community Centre. FREE! Blue Water District Pine Falls Health Complex Box 2000, Pine Falls MB. R0E 1M0 Box 2000, Pine Falls, MB. R0E 1M0 2 Place MacDougall, St. Georges, MB. Phone: Phone: Wellness Facilitator: Susan Spindler Wellness Facilitator & French Language Services Coordinator: Michelle Berthelette Community Lunch & Learns: Join us for minute presentations with information on wellness topics that matter to you! Bring a bag lunch and your questions. All sessions are free, and open to the public. From Field to Table; Thursday, March 31, Noon in the Pine Falls Health Complex Multipurpose Room. 4Cs Seminar Series Offered in partnership with Community Futures, NEHA, Healthy Together Now and the Winnipeg River Learning Centre the 4C Seminar Series will offer training for community members on the following topics: Change and Transitioning March 4; Community Development March 11, Communication and Conflict Resolution March 18. Target audience: board members, volunteers, community organization and committee members. All sessions will be held at the Winnipeg River Learning Centre from 6-9 pm. FREE Call to register. Roaring Adventures of Puff: Six week Asthma education series for children ages Tuesdays, March 16 April 27 (no session spring break). Time and location TBA. Please call Myriam Duke, Primary Health Care for more information and to register. Continued: Page 12

12 WHAT S UP in Wellness Promotion? 2010 Spring Edition Page 12 Blue Water District Continued: Women s Pap Clinic Monday, March 22 - Regular screening with Pap tests can prevent up to 80% of cervical cancer. 60% of women diagnosed with cervical cancer have not had a Pap test in 5 years or more. When was your last Pap test? Call to book your appointment with a female nurse practitioner. Spring & Summer Registration Nights March 22 & 23 at Powerview School from 6:00 8:00 pm. Call the rec office at: for more information. Applications for Kids Sport will be available. Cook it Up with self-proclaimed chef Trevor Forkheim: Halt the Salt! Learn how to reduce salt in your diet and how to cook heart healthy meals; includes interactive cooking demo. FREE.Thursday, April 15, 5:30 7:00 pm. Pine Falls United Church. Call the recreation office to register: or call: Commit to Quit: A six-week smoking cessation program will be offered by Myriam Duke, Primary Health Care Nurse. Program starts May 11, 5-6 pm. in the Pine Falls Health Complex Multipurpose room. See page 3 for more information. Bissett Wellness Day: Health and Wellness event in Bissett. Come out and meet some of the NEHA staff! Meet with the dietitian and nurse for a Risk Factor Assessment, learn how to reduce your risk of chronic disease and gain tips for leading a healthier and more balanced life, enjoy presentations and displays. Watch for posters with more information. Risk Factor Assessment Clinic Did you know that 75% of the deaths in Canada are attributed to Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Kidney Disease and Respiratory Disease? Learn what you can do to reduce your factors. Join a Registered Dietitian and Primary Health Care nurse for a lifestyle analysis. Pine Falls Hospital, May 31, 10 am. - 3 pm. Call Susie at: for an appointment. Ready, Set, Grow! Health, Wellness, Education and Physical Development Information Ready, Set, Grow has it all in one place for parents of 3 & 4 year olds. Held in a warm friendly atmosphere, with plenty of fun activities for the little ones, it is a day families should not miss. Date and Time TBA. Please watch for posters and your child s invitation to attend. See page 3 for more information. Kick off to Summer Planned for June watch for posters. Hall Walking Club: Meets Mon., Wed., Fri., 9 am. noon at Grand Marais Recreation Hall, 90 Matilda Ave, Grand Marais. For info call Bonnie at: Snow Drifters Kids Carnival: March 13 this event takes place at Elk Island, Victoria Beach. Watch for Posters. Big Swampy Ice Fishing Derby: March 13, Grand Marais. For more info call Jean & Mac at: Square Dancing: With Ted and Betty Kernoski. Great cardio and strengthening, socializing and keeps your mind sharp! Mondays at 2 pm. at the Seniors Scene, Victoria Beach. To register call Rod at: Line Dancing: Tuesdays at 10 am. at the Senior Scene, Victoria Beach. Call Rod at: Continued: Page 13

13 WHAT S UP in Wellness Promotion? 2010 Spring Edition Page 13 Blue Water District Continued: Wings of Power: Wings has many programs promoting early childhood development, healthy eating and community capacity. They have pre and postnatal programs as well as computer and faxing services for those looking for work or needing to complete on-line government forms. Check out their website for program listings and times. or call: or Edge Water Recreation Commission Inc. New name, same great programs and service! Edge Water Recreation, formerly the Pineview Recreation Commission, represents the entire southern Blue Water district from the Beaches to Great Falls. There are many programs and sports coordinated by our busy recreation director, so to find out more, call Lori at: Get Better Together! Leader Training HELD OVER FREE 4-day training program to peer-lead a program that helps people living with chronic disease. See page 4 for more information. Pine Falls Health Complex, Pine Falls. May 19, 20, 26, 27, :30 am. - 3:30 pm. Call Dawn at: register. French Language Services - Services en santé en français Le chaudron qui bouille: Venez dîner en santé avec vos amis au CPEF! Vous y trouverez la recette pour une vie saine! Communiquez avec Bella Vincent au: pour en savoir plus. The following workshop will be offered via Telehealth in French.To register please contact Michelle Berthelette, French Language Services Coordinator at: Vous êtes invités à participer à une téléconférence portant sur le diabète: Vers une vie saine : le soin des pieds et autres conseils pour le quotidien Le mercredi, 17 mars, 2010, de 13 h à 14 h 15 Animation par: Mireille Lesage Infirmière auxiliaire autorisée certifiée en soins des pieds à l ORS du Centre et Gisèle Jobin Infirmière autorisée de l ORS du Centre. Les session sera diffusées à l hôpital de Pine Falls. Il n y a aucun frais d inscription, mais nous vous demandons de vous inscrire avant le 10 mars. Veuillez vous inscrire soit par téléphone, soit par courriel en communiquant avec: Michelle Berthelette, coordonnatrice des services en langue française et du mieux-être, (204) , mberthelette@neha.mb.ca. Springfield District Kin Place Primary Health Care Centre Box 28, 689 Main St., Oakbank, MB. R0E 1J0 Phone: Wellness Facilitator: Dawn Sawatsky Kids Fair Strong Beginnings is pleased to invite all 3 & 4 year olds to the Springfield KIDS FAIR! This event is about playing, learning, understanding milestones and fun interaction. March 4, 11:00 am. - 6:30 pm. at Oak Bank Elementary School, 826 Cedar Ave., Oakbank. FREE. For more information or to pre-register please contact Anita at: abrown@neha.mb.ca or or Corrie at: Cholesterol Prevention and Management Understanding and managing your cholesterol through lifestyle choices. Call: to pre-register for a series of 2 classes. Kin Place Health Complex Multipurpose Room. April: Wed., April 7, 9:00 am. - noon May: Wed., May 19, 9:00 am. - noon June: Wed., June 23, 9:00 am. - noon Changes Clubhouse Is bringing mental illness out of the shadows by changing one mind at a time. See page 4 for more information. Meets most Mondays, 11:30 am.- 3:30 pm., Sun Gro Centre, Beausejour. For information call Elsa at: or Judy at: Continued: Page 14

14 WHAT S UP in Wellness Promotion? 2010 Spring Edition Page 14 Springfield District Continued: Diabetes Prevention and Management For all adults interested in diabetes or prevention of diabetes, or those at risk, or friends and family members of people living with diabetes. What is Diabetes & how to manage it Complications of Diabetes & how to prevent them Good Fats& Bad Fats Exercise, Psycho-Social Aspects, Foot-Care, Glycemic Index, Fibre & Salt in Your Diet Call: to pre-register for a series of 3 classes, Kin Place Health Complex-MPR. April/May Series: begins Fri., Apr. 30, 9:00 am. - noon June Series: begins Fri., June 4, 9:00 am. - noon Community Breakfasts Come and enjoy the always popular breakfasts served up by Springfield volunteers dedicated to raising funds and awareness for a variety of health and community related causes. Dugald Community Club. Kidney Health: Sat., Mar. 20, 8:30-10:30 am., Kidney Foundation of Manitoba Cancer Health: Sat., Apr. 17, 8:30-10:30 am., Manitoba Cancer Society Mental Health Week May 3 9, 2010 This year s theme is: Building Your Mental Health One Support At A Time. Activities are being planned throughout the North Eastman Region. Watch for details in your local paper and at your local Health Centre and on the NEHA Website. The 4th Andrew Dunn Memorial 1-5 km Walk/Ride & 10 km Fun Run - May 8, This event helps to educate the public about suicide prevention and depression and to eliminate stigma. For more information call Judy at: Safe Kids Week NEHA is teaming-up with the community of Springfield, and in partnership with Safe Kids Canada, presents the largest-scale annual public awareness program designed to help reduce the frequency and severity of preventable childhood injuries, the leading cause of death and disability of Canadian children. This year Safe Kids Week will be held from May 31 to June 5, 2010 and the theme will be: Got Wheels? Get a Helmet! Watch for advertising throughout the R.M. of Springfield. To partner, or for information call Dawn at: Risk Factor Assessment Clinics Making healthier lifestyle choices can help you reduce your risk of chronic diseases. Why not start now to learn what you can do to reduce your risk factors for cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease and respiratory diseases? Join a nurse and registered dietitian to learn more about getting a blood pressure and blood sugar readings and analysis of your lifestyle. Watch for details. To set-up a clinic in your area, call Dawn: Commit to Quit Group program for smoking cessation. See page 3 for more information. Kin Place Health Complex. 5:00 to 6:00 pm, Mondays, May 10, 17, 31, June 7, 14, 21 Contact Diane Dumas at Springfield Seniors: or springfieldseniors@mts.net if you would like info on below events, plus other programs and events. Chair Exercise Classes, gentle exercises that work the whole muscle system, "No pain great gain" is the motto, every Monday at 10:30 am., Anola, Over 50 Club, every Thursday at 1:00 pm., Oakbank, Kin Place Senior Housing Complex-Multi Purpose Room. Caregiver Support Group, provides practical information; reinforces positive health practices; gives emotional support & encouragement. Kin Place Senior Housing Complex, Unit C Entrance, third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm. FREE! Call Lea Bangert for information at: Chair Yoga, join Sue Williams for gentle and relaxing stretches of chair yoga, appropriate for all levels of fitness/physical ability, excellent to maintain/increase mobility and coordination, $5.00 per session, for information: or call Sue at: Room Main Street, Oakbank, Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am.