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 Healthy Eating Page 3 Craving Change Page 3 Mobile Wellness Page 4 Get Better Together! Page 5 Physical Activity Page 6-7 Community Partner Events Page 8-11 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. Details for fall sessions of the Diabetes Self-Management Program will be available in the September calendar. For details please call 1-877-979-WELL (9355) 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 in September Lac du Bonnet Health Centre Classroom Last Monday of the month 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. o Next session in September Pinawa Hospital Boardroom Last Thursday of the month 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. o Next session in September Victoria Beach Seniors Scene, 3 Ateah Rd. Last Monday of the month 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm o Next session in September Whitemouth Whitemouth District Health Centre Meeting Room 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 204-348-4620 for an appointment wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free 1-877-979-WELL (9355) 2
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! Selkirk: Date: Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4 Time: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Location: 237 Manitoba Ave, 2 nd Floor Boardroom Gimli: Date: Thurs. Oct. 4, 11, 13 Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Location: Gimli New Horizons Registration Deadline: Oct. 1 Beausejour: Date: Thursdays, Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: HEW Primary Health Centre Registration Deadline: Oct. 11 To get on a wait list for a program near you please email wellness@ierha.ca or call toll free 1-877-979-WELL (9355). wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free 1-877-979-WELL (9355) 3
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 1-877-979-WELL (9355) or email wellness@ierha.ca for more information. wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free 1-877-979-WELL (9355) 4
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 Communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals Appropriate exercises for maintaining & improving strength, flexibility & endurance Appropriate use of medications, maintaining appropriate nutrition Engaging with other community resources This FREE 6 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! Warren: Date: Fridays, Sept. 21, 28 to Oct. 26 Time: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Location: Warren Hall Registration Deadline: Sept. 17 th Selkirk: Date: Oct. 16 to Nov. 20 Time: TBA Location: 2 ND Floor Boardroom, 237 Manitoba Ave. Beausejour: For more details and to get on a wait list please call toll free, 1-877-979-WELL (9355) Victoria Beach: Date: Fridays Sept. 14 to Oct 19 Time: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Location: East Beaches Resource Centre, 2 Athea Rd. Registration Deadline: Sept. 7 th wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free 1-877-979-WELL (9355) 5
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! Gimli (Three part series): Date: Thursdays, Aug. 16, 23, 30 Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Gimli New Horizons Registration Deadline: Aug. 13 Urban Poling Three Part Series: Are you looking for a new way to get active and enjoy the great outdoors? Would you like to try a fun and easy way to boost your walking & increase your workout? Urban poling (or Nordic walking) turns walking into a full body workout! It improves your posture, balance and stability while burning up to 20-40% more calories than walking. Be prepared to head outdoors for a walk: please dress for the weather. Gimli: Date: Thursdays, July 4, 11, 18 Location: Gimli New Horizons Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Registration Deadline: Jun 29 wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free 1-877-979-WELL (9355) 6
FIT KIDS HEALTHY KIDS: Physical Literacy...it's just a hop, skip and a jump to fun! These fun games introduce kids to the fundamentals of movement - running, jumping, throwing. Balloon games, noodle races, and bean bag activities. Seven Sisters: Date: Saturday July 28 th Location: Whitemouth Falls Provincial Park in Seven Sisters Falls Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm No registration necessary! Check out our activities in the Kids Fun Zone at the Whitemouth River Paddle Day! Parents welcome too! Fit Kids Healthy Kids will be at the Whitemouth River paddle Day. For more information on the Paddle Day event please contact Jamie at volleyjam@hotmail.com Lac du Bonnet & Pinawa: Summer Fun in Lac du Bonnet and Pinawa! Fit Kids Kits contain the essentials for starting fun games and introducing kids to the fundamentals of movement - running, jumping, throwing. To find out where you can borrow a Fit Kids Kit in the Lac du Bonnet and Pinawa areas, contact Caroline McIntosh, Wellness Facilitator, 204.345.1220 For fun games and ideas visit www.fitkidshealthykids.ca wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free 1-877-979-WELL (9355) 7
Walking Group - Whitemouth: NEW: Enjoy the company of others while you explore the new Co-op Community Trail! Initially to be led by recreation and wellness staff, looking for club leaders to continue into the fall. Options to be explored: pole walking demonstrations, guest speakers, and meeting up with other walking clubs! Have fun while you walk your way to better health! Whitemouth: Date: Every Tuesday, Aug. 7, 14, 21, and 28 Location: Meet at the Whitemouth Seniors Club (Happy Hours Club) at the Whitemouth Community Club - left side door Time: 10:00 am To register call the Recreation Office at 204-348-2221, extension 4. Urban Poling (Pole Walking) in Lac du Bonnet and Pinawa: Would you like to try a fun and easy way to boost your walking & increase your workout? Urban poling (Nordic walking) turns walking into a full body workout! It improves your posture, balance and stability while burning up to 20-40% more calories than walking. Lac du Bonnet and Pinawa: Date: TBD To get on a wait list for Pole Walking in Lac du Bonnet or Pinawa, contact Pat Porth, 204-345-1227. wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free 1-877-979-WELL (9355) 8
Boys & Girls Clubs: Summer Time is almost here! Don t miss out on our FREE summer programming! Boys and Girls club is a 9 week summer program held at Wings of Power for children ages 8-12 years old. It s a great opportunity for children to have something constructive to do in the summer months, and also provides opportunity for continued learning on their time off from school. This program is a drop-in program and does not require commitment for the full 9 weeks as we understand that families are busy in the summertime. So many Fun activities to participate in, Don t miss out! GAMES! CRAFTS! OUTSIDE PLAY! FUN! FUN! FUN! Powerview-Pine Falls: Date: Beginning Tuesday July 3 rd for Boys Club and Wednesday July 4 th for Girls Club Every Monday & Wednesday is Girls Club and Every Tuesday & Thursday is Boys Club Location:39 Pine Street, Pine Falls Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Registration is free, please register ASAP. To register or for more information please contact Taylor Button, Community Programs Worker, Wings of Power, 1-204-367-9641. Email wingscpw@mymts.net FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS Family Fun Fridays are hosted EVERY Friday at Wings of Power. This FREE program is a great opportunity for families to get out and enjoy fun games and activities together during the summer months. We have crafts and activities for all ages and loads of FUN for the whole family. A light healthy snack is provided. This is a drop in program and does not require full summer commitment. Powerview-Pine Falls: Date: Fridays beginning July 6 th Location:39 Pine Street, Pine Falls Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Registration is free. To register or for more information please contact Taylor Button, Community Programs Worker, Wings of Power, 1-204-367-9641. Email wingscpw@mymts.net wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free 1-877-979-WELL (9355) 9
Canning and Beyond Food Preservation Class: Learn various ways to store and preserve food, including canning, dehydration, and freezing methods. Demonstrations and hands-on-learning. Take home a canning sample. Beausejour-Brokenhead: Date: Tuesday Aug. 14 Location: TBA Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Registration Fee: $15.00, payable in advance by Aug. 7 th To Register: Please call Megan at 204-268-9266, ext. 3 wellness@ierha.ca or call Toll Free 1-877-979-WELL (9355) 10
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