Table of Contents: Jul/Aug 2016

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1 Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Schedule of Classes and Events Ongoing Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring Sessions Schedule may change at any time Table of Contents: Diabetes Education Page 2-4 Healthy Eating Page 4-6 Mobile Wellness Page 6 Get Better Together! Page 7 Physical Activity Page 8-10 F.A.N. Club (Fitness and Nutrition) Page 10 Community Partner Events Page 11-13

2 Diabetes Self Management Program: Have you recently been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes? Are you unsure of what diabetes is? The Interlake-Eastern Community Wellness Team is here to help you. This program consists of two or three classes; explaining what diabetes is, how to control blood sugars, what to eat with diabetes and how to read food labels, treatments for diabetes, how to stay healthy from your eyes to your toes, how to manage cholesterol and blood pressure and how to make healthy lifestyle choices. Gimli: Date: Fri. July 8 th (Class One) and Fri. Jul. 15 th (Class Two) Location: Gimli Health Centre Multipurpose Room Stonewall: Date: Thurs. Aug. 4 th (Class One) and Thurs. Aug. 11 th (Class Two) Time: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Location: Stonewall Health Centre Multipurpose Room Selkirk: Date: Tues. Jul. 19 th (Class One) and Tues. Jul. 26 th (Class Two) Time: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Location: 237 Manitoba Ave. wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free WELL (9355) Page 2 of 13

3 Diabetes and Heart Health Drop In: Get up to date information from a nurse and dietitian on managing diabetes and reducing risks for complications? These drop in sessions are FREE. Beausejour HEW Primary Health Centre Last Friday of the Month 10:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. o Next session is in September Lac du Bonnet Health Centre Classroom Last Monday of the Month 10:00 a.m. 11:10 a.m. o Next session is in September Pinefalls Health Complex Multipurpose Room Second Monday of the Month o Next session is in September Pinawa Hospital Boardroom Last Tuesday of the Month 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. o Next session is in September Victoria Beach Seniors Scene, 3 Ateah Rd. Last Monday of the Month 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm o Next session is in September Whitemouth Whitemouth District Health Centre Meeting Room Third Wednesday of the Month 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. o Next session in September Please note that a Chronic Disease Nurse and Registered Dietitian are available every Wednesday at the Whitemouth District Health Centre. Please call for an appointment wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free WELL (9355) Page 3 of 13

4 Diabetes Solutions with a Nurse Educator: Want to learn about new medications and technologies for diabetes management? Do you have unanswered questions or just unsure of how to keep your diabetes under control? Come join a Diabetes Troubleshooting Nurse Education Session Gimli: Date: Fri. Jul. 22 nd Location: Gimli Health Centre Multipurpose Room Stonewall: Date: Thurs. Aug. 18 th Location: Stonewall Health Centre Multipurpose Room Selkirk: Date: Thurs. Aug. 2 nd Location: 237 Manitoba Ave. Eating for Health Education Session: Want to learn about healthy eating in general? Looking for Nutrition tips, weight loss tips, or disease specific guidance? Then this is the class for you! You will be guided through lifestyle changes to help you improve cholesterol, and blood pressure. Learn about fat, fibre, sodium and eating habits to become a healthier you. Make sense of food labels and how your choices will affect your family s health and yours. Gimli: Date: Fri. Jul. 29 th Location: Gimli Health Centre Multipurpose Room Stonewall: Date: Thurs. Aug. 25 th Location: Stonewall Health Centre Multipurpose Room Selkirk: 1.Date: Tues. Aug. 9 th Location: 237 Manitoba Ave. wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free WELL (9355) Page 4 of 13

5 Craving Change: A how-to workshop for changing relationships with food. Change your thinking, change your eating. Are you craving change in your eating habits? Want to kick a bad habit? Do you struggle with your eating and want to learn how you can create a healthier you? Then this FREE program is the class for you! To get on a wait list for a program near you please wellness@ierha.ca or call toll free WELL (9355). Grocery Store Tours: Do you feel overwhelmed by finding the nutritious choice at the grocery store? Would you like some help when it comes to planning trips to the grocery store? Learn some tips and trips to making the best decision for your health right in the aisles! Oakbank: Dates: TBD Time: TBD Location: TBD wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free WELL (9355) Page 5 of 13

6 Feeding Your Baby Intro to Solids: Do you have questions about feeding your growing baby? A registered dietitian will answer your questions about introducing solids to your baby. You are more than welcome to bring your baby. Stonewall: Dates: Wed. July 6 th Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am Location: Stonewall Hospital MPR Mobile Wellness: Mobile Wellness (MW) events are free events that bring a team of health care professionals to provide education and help you make healthy lifestyle choices. MW encourages people to be aware of the factors that affect their health and the things that they can do to improve their health. MW includes: a health check (blood pressure, blood glucose, and a lifestyle quiz); healthy displays on physical activity, nutrition, smoking and stress, healthy lifestyles presentation and a passport to record results. Call WELL (9355) or wellness@ierha.ca for more information. wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free WELL (9355) Page 6 of 13

7 Get Better Together: Are you living with a chronic condition such as arthritis, MS, depression, asthma, chronic pain, diabetes, anxiety, cancer, fibromyalgia or heart disease? Come join Get Better Together! People with different chronic health problems attend together to deal with common issues they face and to motivate each other with solutions and techniques for: Dealing with frustration, pain, fatigue and isolation Appropriate exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance Appropriate use of medications Communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals Maintaining appropriate nutrition Engaging with other community resources This FREE six week workshop is designed to help people with ongoing health conditions take control of their health. This program, led by others living with chronic conditions, can help you develop a plan to deal with the challenges of an ongoing health concern or disability. Bring a friend, family member, or other support person to attend with you! RM of Springfield: Date: Fridays, Sept. 23 rd to Oct. 28 th Time: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Location: Kin Place Personal Care Home, 689 Main St., Oakbank Lac du Bonnet/Pinawa: UPCOMING FALLS DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED To get on a wait list for a session in your area or call wellness@ierha.ca, WELL(9355) wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free WELL (9355) Page 7 of 13

8 Stroller Fitness: Are you a parent of a new baby and looking to get out, get active, and meet new people? Put that stroller to good use and come join our FREE Stroller Fitness program! Don t forget your water bottle, runners, and yoga mat or towel! Light snack provided. Woodlands: Date: Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21, & 28 Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am Location: Woodlands Meet at the baseball field (beside hall) Stonewall: Date: Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19, & 26 Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am Location: Stonewall Meet at the Quarry Park Sunshine, Motivation and Tabata in the Park!: Did you know recent studies show that high intensity interval training (short bursts of physical activity with rest periods in between) provides long term physical activity motivation for new and experienced physically active individuals? Oakbank: Dates: Wednesdays (weather permitting) July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10 Rain Dates: Aug. 17, 24 Time: 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm Location: Green space at Elm Park wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free WELL (9355) Page 8 of 13

9 Ongoing C Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring Sessions - Class Schedule may change at any time April 2015 Family Geocaching: Geocaching is real world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPR enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Stonewall: Dates: Wed. July 6 th Time: 6:30 pm Location: Stonewall Meet at Quarry Park Woodlands: Dates: Wed. July 13 th Time: 6:30 pm Location: Woodlands Meet at baseball diamond (beside hall) Geocaching in Birds Hill Park, Dates: TBA Take Charge of Your Health Introduction to Physical Activity: Physical Activity is vital to your physical and emotional health and can bring you fun and fitness at the same time. Leave this FREE class with resources to continue on your path to Wellness. You will learn: Where to begin Goal setting The physical activity guidelines specific to your age group Recommendations for developing a walking program Gentle stretching & strengthening exercises modified to meet your individual needs ***Don t forget your running shoes and to wear comfortable clothing! We ll get up and get moving as we learn fitness facts! Teulon: Date: Mon. Sept. 26 th Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: Teulon-Rockwood Centennial Centre Gimli: Date: Thurs. Sept. 22 nd Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Gimli New Horizons wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free WELL (9355) Page 9 of 13

10 Ongoing C Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring Sessions - Class Schedule may change at any time April 2015 Active Living Facilitator (ALF) Leader Training: This is an introductory training program from the Manitoba Fitness Council. Once trained, an Active Living Facilitator is able to guide active living activities in the following areas: Indoors or Outdoors Activities of Daily Living Walking Basic Body Weight Strengthening Basic Stretching & Range of Motion Learn to Lead Others in Physical Activity! Gordon Howard Senior Center, Selkirk, MB Wednesday, Oct. 5 th, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Registration: 9:00 am Cost: TBD, please call for details Deadline: Register by Friday, Sept. 30 th F.A.N. Club: Fitness and Nutrition Clubs. A program to activate families is coming soon to your community! F.A.N. CLUB Fitness & Nutrition Club A 4-Week Program for Families To get on a wait list for a session in your area or call wellness@ierha.ca, WELL(9355) wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free WELL (9355) Page 10 of 13

11 Ongoing C Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring Sessions - Class Schedule may change at any time April 2015 Home Grown Food Beginner Seed Savings: Hands on learning: collect and clean seeds and discuss storage and how to avoid cross pollination.. Beausejour: Dates: Wed. July 20 th Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location: Association for Community Living and Beausejour Community Garden Cost: $5.00 To register: Call Meagan at ext. 3 Adult Cooking Class: Yes, You can CAN! This home canning workshop will include a demonstration, hands-on experience and a take home sample to enjoy later! To register for these canning sessions please call Winnipeg River Recreation, or wrrdcom@gmail.com Pinawa: Lac du Bonnet: Dates: Sat. July 23 rd Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Location: Pinawa Secondary MPR Cost: $2 Dates: Sat. Oct. 1 st Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Location: Lac du Bonnet Senior School Home Ec Room Cost: $2 Adult Cooking Class: Canning and Beyond Using a Pressure Canner: Take canning to the next level! Can vegetables, meats and other low-acid foods that cannot be safely canned by the water bath method (using a special pressure canner). Take home a sample. Beausejour: Dates: Wed. Aug. 10th Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Association for Community Living To register: Call Meagan at ext. 3 Beausejour: Dates: Wed. Aug. 24 th Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Association for Community Living To register: Call Meagan at ext. 3 wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free WELL (9355) Page 11 of 13

12 Ongoing C Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring Sessions - Class Schedule may change at any time April 2015 JOIN ANYTIME BY REGISTERING AT THE GIMLI REC CENTRE Membership fee is $20 per person for the entire summer Includes access to Facebook group, pedometer, resources, bib, maps, presentations, a bag of goodies and as much participation as you like! Starting at the band stand near Robin s Sundays 9am All Levels Tuesdays 7pm All Levels Wednesdays 9am Walkers & Strollers For more information, please contact Kelsey at the Gimli Rec Centre wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free WELL (9355) Page 12 of 13

13 Ongoing C Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring Sessions - Class Schedule may change at any time April 2015 Interlake Swim Association For over thirty years the Interlake Swim Association (ISA) has worked to provide quality water safety instruction to rural and remote communities in the Interlake region. Throughout the months of July and August, certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructors (WSI) are employed by the ISA and stationed within participating communities to teach pre-school and Red Cross Swim Kids swimming lessons. In 2016 alone, lessons will be provided to over 400 children in twelve communities including Matheson Island, Steep Rock, Lake Manitoba FN, Gimli, Winnipeg Beach, Rosser-Woodlands, Long Point (Eriksdale), Moosehorn, Netley Creek, St. Laurent, Silver Bay (Ashern) and Lakeshore Heights. Through its partnership with these communities, the ISA offers affordable and accessible lessons that provide children with the valuable knowledge of staying safe in the water and with the lifelong skill of swimming. Community: Dates: Silver bay July 4-8 & July Winnipeg Beach July 4-8 & July Lake Manitoba FN July 4-8 Rosser- Woodlands July & August Long Point July & July Steep Rock July & July Matheson Island August 1-5 Netley Creek August 8-12 St. Laurent August 8-12 Lakeshore Heights August 1-5 Moosehorn August 8-12 Gimli August Participants can complete 1 level per week. All classes are taught by local and certified swim instructors. For registration and more information please contact: Hailey Graboweski Indigenous and Municipal Relations Recreation & Regional Services Interlake Region Phone: (204) Hailey.Graboweski@gov.mb.ca wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free WELL (9355) Page 13 of 13