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Table of Contents: Diabetes Education Page 2-4

Healthy Eating Page 4-5

Craving Change Page 5

Mobile Wellness Page 5

Get Better Together! & Get Better Together Online! Page 6-7

Mental Wellbeing Page 7-9

Physical Activity 0-11

Community Partner Events Page 12

Community Wellness Team Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Schedule of Classes and Events Ongoing Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring Sessions Schedule may change at any time

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For information regarding programs and events please contact:

[email protected] or call Toll Free 1-877-979-WELL (9355) 2

Community Wellness Team Ongoing Summer, Fall, Winter & Spring Sessions - Schedule may change at any time

NOV 2017

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.

Hodgson: Date: Wed. Nov. 1st (Class One) and Wed. Nov. 15th (Class Two) Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Percy Moore Hospital Boardroom

Oakbank:

Date: Fri. Nov. 24th Time: 9:00 am Location: Kin Place Multipurpose Room

Stonewall: Date: Thurs. Oct. 26th (Class One) and Thurs. Nov. 2nd (Class Two) Time: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Location: Stonewall Hospital

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NOV 2017

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 Nov. 24th

• Lac du Bonnet Health Centre Classroom Last Monday of the month 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

o Nov. 27th

• Pinawa Hospital Boardroom Last Tuesday of the month 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

o Nov. 28th

• Victoria Beach Seniors Scene, 3 Ateah Rd. Last Monday of the month 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

o Nov. 27th

• Whitemouth Whitemouth District Health Centre Meeting Room 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

o Nov. 15th

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

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For information regarding programs and events please contact: 4

[email protected] or call Toll Free 1-877-979-WELL (9355)


NOV 2017

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.

Selkirk: Date: Tues. Nov. 7th Time: 6:30 pm Location: Gaynor Family Library, 806 Manitoba Ave.

Stonewall: Date: Thurs. Nov. 9th Time: 9:30 am Location: Stonewall Health Centre Multipurpose Room

Eating for Heart Health Education Session :

Love your Heart! Learn about dietary changes to help you improve your blood pressure and cholesterol, medications to protect your heart, activity and stress management, and monitoring your blood pressure at home.

Arborg: Date: Thurs. Nov. 9th Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: Arborg Hospital Boardroom

Eriksdale: Date: Wed. Nov. 8th Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: Eriksdale Wellness Centre Boardroom

Peguis: Date: Wed. Dec. 6th Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Peguis Health Centre Boardroom

St. Laurent: Date: Wed. Nov. 8th Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: St. Laurent Health Centre Boardroom

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NOV 2017

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 email [email protected] or call toll free 1-877-979-WELL (9355).

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 [email protected] for more information.

mailto:[email protected]


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NOV 2017

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!

Beausejour:

Date: Tuesdays, Oct. 17th to Nov. 21st Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location: HEW Primary Health Care Centre Registration Deadline: Oct. 10th

Oakbank:

Date: Nov. 9, 16, 22, 30, Dec. 7, 14 Time: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Location: Kin Place Health Complex (Entrance A) Multipurpose Room Registration Deadline: Nov. 6th

Grand Marais:

Date: Tuesdays, Oct. 24th to Nov. 28th Time: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Location: Wayside Church, 39082 Fey Road Registration Deadline: Oct. 17th

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NOV 2017

Get Better Together! Online:

If you are not able to attend this program in a nearby community, the Online workshop may be for you! If you have access to an Internet connection for up to two hours per week, you can take part in the Online workshop on your own time. The workshop is held entirely Online on a secure website. Sessions are posted each week for six weeks. This way you can participate 2-3 times a week, when it’s convenient for you. Communication takes place by email and on the website message boards which are monitored by workshop leaders. These leaders understand the challenges of ongoing conditions. Improve your health and your life by getting support from Get Better Together!

Online from Alberta & Manitoba: Date: Any days during the period of Oct. 2nd to Nov. 13th Time: Any times, 2.5 hours per week Location: From home To Register or for more information contact [email protected].

Introduction to Managing Stress:

This hands-on, one hour session reviews stress and ways to reduce stress. Participants take part in practical stress busters! • Deep Breathing • Guided Imagery

Pinawa:

Date: Wed. Nov. 15th Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Pinawa Hospital Conference Room Registration Deadline: Nov. 10th

Powerview-Pine Falls:

Date: Thurs. Nov. 16th Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Pine Falls Primary Health Care Centre, Meeting Room Bear Registration Deadline: Nov. 13th


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NOV 2017

Introduction to Mindfulness:

Part of the Practical Relaxation Series: This hands-on one hour session reviews ways to reduce stress. We look at mindfulness, which is about focusing awareness on the present moment. Participants take part in practical stress busters! • Mindfulness of Breath • Body Scan

Lac du Bonnet:

Date: Mon. Nov. 6th Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Lac du Bonnet Health Centre Classroom Registration Deadline: Nov. 3rd

Powerview-Pine Falls:

Date: Thurs. Nov. 30th Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Pine Falls Primary Health Care Centre Registration Deadline: Nov. 27th

Pinawa:

Date: Wed. Nov. 22nd Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Location: Pinawa Hospital Conf. Room Registration Deadline: Nov. 17th

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NOV 2017

Reframing our Thoughts:

Part of the practical relaxation series. Our thoughts and beliefs about an event can influence our feelings and actions. We’ll take a look at challenging negative thinking and faulty beliefs. Improve your mood by learning to think in a flexible and more balanced way.

Lac du Bonnet:

Date: Mon. Nov. 20th Time: 1:30 pm to 3 pm OR 6 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Lac du Bonnet Health Centre Registration Deadline: Nov. 14th

Pinawa:

Date: Thurs. Nov. 30th Time: 1:30 pm to 3 pm OR 6 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Pinawa Hospital Conf. Room Registration Deadline: Nov. 23rd

Oakbank:

Date: Thurs. Nov. 16th Time: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm OR 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Kin Place Health Complex MPR Registration Deadline: Nov. 10th

S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder? Trouble Sleeping?:

Seasonal affective disorder is much more than the winter blahs. It's a type of depressive disorder. If you have seasonal affective disorder, winter's short days and long nights may induce feelings of depression, lethargy, fatigue, cravings for sweets and starches, headaches, sleep problems and irritability. Learn more! Trouble Sleeping; Not everyone who has trouble sleeping has S.A.D. But they can occur together. Learn more about sleep and S.A.D. Includes tips for getting a better rest.

Beausejour:

Date: Tues. Nov. 14th Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location: HEW Primary Health Care Centre Registration Deadline: Nov. 9th

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NOV 2017

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!

Whitemouth:

Date: Wed. Nov. 29th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location: Whitemouth District Health Centre MPR Registration Deadline: Nov. 22nd

How to Build on the Basics – Take Your Physical Activity to the Next Level!:

You will learn: • The physical activity guidelines specific to your age group • Why form and core strength are so important • Intermediate body weight exercises and stretching • Recommendations for preparing for 5K walk/jog • How to revisit goals with improved physical activity using the FITT principle Don’t forget to wear clothing and footwear for physical activity and bring a towel or mat!

Gimli:

Date: Wednesdays, Nov. 15 to 29 Three part series Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Gimli Recreation Centre Registration Deadline: Nov. 10th

Whitemouth:

Date: Wed. Nov. 29th Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Whitemouth Health Centre MPR Registration Deadline: Nov. 22nd




NOV 2017

A Step in the Right Direction – Walking Clinic:

You will learn: • Physical activity guidelines specific to your age group • Where to begin and recommendations for developing a walking program • Gentle stretching & strengthening exercises modified to meet your individual needs • Leave with resources to continue on your path to wellness

Matlock:

Date: Wed. Nov. 22nd Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am Location: Matlock Hall

*** Don't forget your running shoes and to wear comfortable clothing! We'll get up and

get moving as we learn fitness facts!




NOV 2017

That Cooking Show! Grades 6-8: Cooking with your friends is fun and you are in the show! Gain more independence in the kitchen! You get to cook the food and EAT the meal!

Beausejour:

Date: Thurs. Nov. 16th Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Location: Edward Schreyer School Foods Room Fee: 10.00 To Register: Please call Megan at 204-268-9466 ext 3 by Oct. 6th

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