Event Schedule. Workshop Session 1. Workshop Session 2. Workshop Session 3. Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park 1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg

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2 Event Schedule 8:30 am - 9:00 am Registration 9:00 am - 9:30 am Welcome 9:30 am - 10:30 am 10:30 am - 11:00 am Keynote Presentation Stressed to Kill with Sylvia Marusyk Networking and Energizer Break Compliments of the Manitoba Fitness Council Workshop Session 1 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Palliative Care and Therapeutic Recreation Minds in Motion Sensory Stimulation for People with Dementia 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 2:00 pm- 2:30 pm 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Active Aging in Manitoba: Encouraging Community Connections Workshop Session 2 Falls Prevention: How to adapt your program to meet the new standards Shake It Up with Parkinson s Networking and Energizer Break Compliments of the Manitoba Fitness Council From Conflict to Resolution: Dealing with Difficult Volunteers Workshop Session 3 Working Towards Reconciliation Medicine Wheel Gardening 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Closing Remarks & Evaluation Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park 1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg The 2018 Therapeutic Professional Development Day is being held at Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park (Winnipeg). The hotel is easily accessible and spacious for an invigorating conference experience. Group Reservation Code: Cut off date: September 15, 2018

3 Registration Information Registration Fees (per person) RCM Member Non-Member Student $95 + GST $125 + GST $60 + GST Non-Member Group Rate $95 + GST To access group rate, you must register three or more people in one registration form from the same organization. See registration page for more details. T-Shirt* $15 + GST *Must register by September 17th to order a shirt Lunch and refreshments during the day are included in the registration fee Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park 1405 St Matthews Ave Winnipeg, MB R3G 3P7 Parking is free in the hotel parking lot Registration deadline September 20, 2018 Visit to register! Not a member? Sign up online to receive discounts on RCM events including the 2019 Annual Provincial Recreation Conference in February! About RCM Recreation Connections Manitoba is a provincial not-for-profit organization committed to enhancing the well-being of individuals, communities and places in Manitoba. It exists to collectively share the passion and spirit of recreation with its central role in building healthy active communities. Therapeutic Recreation Professional Development Day This annual event brings together delegates and speakers from the Therapeutic Recreation sector to discuss and share current and innovative topics, unique partnerships and practises. Delegates at this event represent: Long term care facilities and hospitals Recreation departments Municipalities Adult day programs College and University students Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities In an ever-changing world, challenges are an inevitable part of life and each individual has their own lens on how they view our world. If we are able to adjustment our lens and appreciate a different perspective, we open ourselves up to opportunities for growth and revitalization. Come be inspired to view our world through a different lens as we work to make a difference in our communities.

4 Workshop Descriptions Keynote Presentation Stressed to Kill Sylvia Marusyk With mental illness on the rise, everywhere you turn people are ready to blow their top! In Stressed to Kill Sylvia takes a deep look at the effects of stress, shares her powerful tools to reduce it as well as personal strategies for becoming the boss of your stress. Stress is the next health epidemic and it tends to be contagious; infecting entire teams. Stress leave costs businesses over 50 billion dollars a year. Not to mention the cost in the loss of human potential. Discover better health and a dramatically improved quality of life through Sylvia s presentation. Sylvia is fun, sassy, and passionate about safety and health! Her entertaining presentations focus on a proactive approach to building healthy lives and workplaces. As an Occupational Therapist with years of practice in the field of workplace safety and health, she know prevention is the key to creating happy, healthy individuals, employees and businesses. She is the former radio show host of Happy Hour With Sylvia!, and also a regular Health & Wellness contributor to CJOB radio. 1A - Palliative Care and Therapeutic Recreation Mike Goldberg Palliative Manitoba The palliative care philosophy requires an interdisciplinary approach to health care. Different professionals are called upon to insure that the total pain of an individual and their family is managed so that they can experience a high quality of living. Many TR professionals believe that their role does not allow for them to contribute to the palliative care experience of patients and families, however, the TR specialist plays an integral part in augmenting the quality of life of the people they support in a palliative context. This session will address what palliative care is, what it is not, and how therapeutic recreation intersects with the tenets of palliative care in supporting individuals and families with life limiting or terminal illness. 1B - Minds in Motion Kathy Diehl Cyr The Minds in Motion program combines physical activity, socialization and mental stimulation for people living with early to mid-stage Alzheimer s disease, or other dementias. Attendees will learn about the program s success and have a taste of the program activities. 1C - Sensory Stimulation for People with Dementia Jennifer Klos & Jennifer Licardo Touch quilts and comfort mitts are sensory items that are being utilized in long term care and hospitals. Geriatric patients/ residents with dementia or delirium can find interest in the different textures and items. These items are an age appropriate intervention that is purposeful, provides comfort and enjoyment, improved worth and increased social interaction. Learn more about how to incorporate sensory stimulation items in your workplace.

5 Workshop Descriptions 2A - Active Aging in Manitoba: Encouraging Community Connections Jim Evanchuck Active Aging in Manitoba Catch the wave of Active Aging in Manitoba (AAIM) that is focused on opportunities for all older Manitobans to enhance their health, mobility and continuing participation in their community. Learn how AAIM is striving for ageless engagement of older Manitobans in healthy choices and behaviours that contribute to physical, social and mental wellness, independence and quality of life through staying socially connected and physically active and reducing risk for falls. 2B - Falls Prevention: How to adapt your program to meet the new standards Stephanie Jeffrey Manitoba Fitness Council As recreation leaders, we spend time with individuals that are at risk of falling. The Falls Prevention Network has released some standards for training for falls prevention. Let s talk about the small changes we can make to existing programs, and maybe even existing exercises, for falls prevention. This practical session will get you looking at the exercises you teach differently. 2C - Shake It Up with Parkinson s Kelly Willams & Janice Horn Parkinson s disease (PD) is a very complex progressive disease requiring very intricate and at times progressive treatments. We will discuss what PD is, some of it s challenges along with some types of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical strategies to treat it, as well as the importance of challenging the body and mind to help protect the brain. Maintaining a healthy quality of life is at times tricky, and we will discuss the challenges Janice has faced with PD and how she uses art to help manage her symptoms as well as how she has taught others what art can do for them. PD is much more than just shaking, let s shake things up. 3A - From Conflict to Resolution: Dealing with Difficult Volunteers Dawn Bourbonnais Volunteer Manitoba Problem behaviour from difficult volunteers needs to be dealt with so that it doesn t continue, but more importantly, so it doesn t adversely affect your other volunteers. During this workshop you will learn a resolution approach to correct undesirable behaviour while managing your own triggers and ultimately strengthen your volunteer base. 3B - Working Towards Reconciliation Robert Maytwayashing Robert will share Indigenous and Canadian history from a First Nations perspective and experience in order to have a better understanding of the challenges facing the Indigenous community. Robert will also share some ideas on how to approach the task of providing culturally appropriate programing in a therapeutic recreation setting. 3C - Medicine Wheel Gardening Cheryl Cohen Plants and Nature effect healing in individuals of all ages and abilities. This session will focus on Indigenous themes in gardening for wellness, creativity and the environment. Familiarize yourself with the three sisters of the garden and plants of the four colors on the wheel. Learn more at this hands on and informative session. Networking and Energizer Break Manitoba Fitness Council

6 Speaker Biographies Cheryl Cohen Cheryl Cohan is a land steward, anthropologist, therapist, horticultural therapist. Her work includes helping individuals connect to the healing power of nature. Cheryl works as a family therapist and Horticultural Therapist all over the beautiful province of Manitoba, and also does consultations, trainings and private practice. Dawn Bourbonnais Dawn Bourbonnais is Volunteer Manitoba's Manager of Communications and Outreach. She oversees Volunteer Manitoba's internal and external communications, volunteer management workshops, and is responsible for increasing awareness of Volunteer Manitoba s mission - to help encourage and promote volunteerism across the province. Prior to working for Volunteer Manitoba, Dawn spent the past fifteen years working in the not-forprofit and arts sector, most recently in the music and film industries. Dawn has also managed volunteers for many festival and community events held in Winnipeg, including the Winnipeg Jazz Festival. Janice Horn Janice has always been an artist. From obtaining a Drafting Certificate and a Web and Print Production Diploma, to creating murals, painting, pysanky (Ukrainian Egg Decorating), drawing and writing poetry, she has done it all. Janice was diagnosed with Parkinson s disease in 2006 at the age of 37. Art allowed her to express the feelings of sadness and despair that followed. Janice often uses her art to raise Parkinson s awareness and educate the public about the realities of living with a chronic, progressive disease. Art is powerful (and fun). Why not use it? Jennifer Klos Jennifer Klos is a University of Manitoba Recreation Management graduate, working as a Recreation Therapist at St. Boniface Hospital. The two patient demographics that she works with most are adults with mental illnesses or geriatric patients with dementia or delirium. She has worked on several recreation therapy projects within the hospital for geriatric patients throughout their stay. Some of these projects include Music & Memory, Therapeutic Activity Kits and most recently Comfort Mitts. Jennifer Licardo Jennifer Licardo has been the Education Manager for the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba for over 10 years now. Jennifer is involved in developing, implementing, evaluating, and maintaining educational programming for family and professional care partners, and community development and awareness programs for the public. She shares her passion to various groups and organizations to increase the awareness of dementia, improve the quality of care for people with dementia and help build dementia friendly communities. Jim Evanchuck Jim has been the Executive Director of Active Aging in Manitoba formerly known as Active Living Coalition for Older Adults in Manitoba, since Jim has 35 years of experience in a variety of Provincial Government departments including his role as Director of Fitness and his involvement with chronic disease prevention with Manitoba Health and Healthy Living. He has also served as an appointed member of the National Seniors Council to advise the Government of Canada on matters related to well-being and quality of life of Canadian Seniors. Jim truly believes in active living for life and active aging opportunities for all!

7 Speaker Biographies Kellie Williams Kelly graduated from the U of M Faculty of Nursing in 2002, and achieved CNA Certification in Gerontology in In 2012, she joined the team at the Movement Disorder Clinic, helping people with Parkinson s learn about their disease process and how to live well with it. She also educates health care providers about Parkinson s and how to work with them in he health care setting. She actively sits on Manitoba s Parkinson Canada advisory council, working closely together on advocacy, programs and initiatives to better the lives of people living with Parkinson s. Mike Goldberg Mike Goldberg has been the Community Outreach and Education Coordinator for Palliative Manitoba for 3 years. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Winthrop University in South Carolina and his Masters degree in Gerontology from the University of Regina. During his time at Palliative Manitoba, Mike has been able to facilitate Compassionate Care Courses for WRHA Health Care Aides, their Resource Coordinators, Support Workers assisting individuals with disabilities, and First Nations Communities. He also facilitates Palliative Manitoba s Kid s and Teen s Grief Support Groups that are offered twice a year. Robert Maytwayashing Robert is Anishinaabe and was raised in the ways of his people on the Lake Manitoba First Nation. He is a pipe carrier, sweat lodge keeper and attends the annual ceremony of Sundance. Over the years, Robert has served his community of as both a Council member and Chief. Robert is currently employed by the IERHA as the Indigenous Human Resources Development Officer where part of his function is to provide Cultural Awareness training for RHA s 3200 staff. Robert believes that only through the relearning and sharing of our traditions, ceremonies and cultural contributions can we truly heal and prosper as a People, Community, Nation and Country. Stephanie Jeffrey Stephanie Jeffrey holds almost 25 years of experience in recreation, fitness and community development. She believes heavily in not only talking about physical activity but getting out and being active. In addition to her role as the Executive Director of the Manitoba Fitness Council, she is a certified fitness leader, leading classes in Resistance Training, Aquafitness, older adult fitness and yoga weekly. She created office workouts and loves to share her passion for being active. Minds in Motion The Minds in Motion program combines physical activity, socialization and mental stimulation for people living with early to mid-stage Alzheimer s disease, or other dementias, to enjoy with a family or community care partner. Registration deadline September 20, 2018 Comfort Mitts Sensory Stimulation for People with Dementia

8 For more information on membership and benefits visit Recreation Connections Manitoba Pacific Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 2Z6 Ph: (204) F: (204)