Issue 14 Osteoporosis Canada, Manitoba Chapter July 2015

A penny saved... Wondering what to do with all those pesky ‘leftover’ pennies? We can help! Just bring them to the Manitoba Chapter office and we will be pleased to accept them, rolled or not. Funds raised will go toward repairing our outdoor signage. Every cent will help!

“bone china is fragile… our bones

don’t need to be”

Cheese and Wine Event... Brandon Branch News...

Spring Public Forum... Backbone Award...

Osteoporosis in the Workplace... Chapter Volunteers needed...

Funny Bone… Thanks Corporate Sponsors… COPN - Call for Volunteers...

Bones ‘n’ Beer 2015…

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In this issue: An ambience of celebration was the scene at Osteoporosis Canada, Manitoba Chapter’s 10th Annual Cheese and Wine event on March 12, 2015. Guests, numbering about 200, arrived at the Caboto Centre in purple attire, joining sponsors, supporters and Chapter volunteers for an epicurean evening of sumptuous gourmet cheeses provided by local artisan cheese-maker Bothwell Cheese Ltd., fine wines presented by Eclectic Wines’ Jack Olinkin, wine connoisseur, succulent roast beef from Marina Neptune Preferred Meats, and a variety of tea blends and coffees generously provided by Cornelia Bean.

CTV’s Colleen Bready emceed the evening and welcomed the Honorable Deanne Crothers, Minister of Healthy Living and Seniors, who brought greetings from the Province. Colleen then introduced Joan Bartley, a

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10th Annual Cheese and Wine Fundraiser: The Purple Tie Affair

Above: Bothwell’s Megan Deaust, Marketing Manager and Mike Raftis, Director, Sales and Marketing

Brandon Branch News On Thursday May 7th, the Brandon Branch held a very successful public forum at Victoria Landing Retirement Residence. Pat Hayward introduced the Chapter’s enthusiastic and dynamic speaker, Andrea Bedard, who delivered the “Too Fit to Fracture” presentation to a group of nearly 90 attendees. The guests were very engaged throughout the presentation and many remained at the end to consult with Andrea. Both the Brandon Branch and the Brandon Safeway Pharmacy had information booths for attendees to visit and pick up informative fact sheets and brochures.

Above: Brandon Branch’s Marina Cram (l) and Cheryl Orr (r) hosted an information table at the recently held and well-attended Brandon Seniors’ Summit

About Osteoporosis

are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined.

Fractures from osteoporosis

The Manitoba Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada

wishes you and your loved ones a safe and happy summer!

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Backbone Award: Donna Cronmiller It came as no surprise to all - with the exception of Donna - that Donna Cronmiller is our most recent recipient of the Backbone Award. Donna truly exhibits National’s criteria of one who donates countless hours of their time, talents and energy to their fellow citizens.

From left: Donna receives

Backbone award from Cherylle

Spring Public Forum and Volunteer Appreciation Celebration Canad Inns Transcona was the setting for the Manitoba Chapter’s spring forum and volunteer recognition on the evening of April 15th. Participants were welcomed and volunteers were commended by our Chapter Chair, Cherylle Unryn.

Fitting to the appreciation and celebration of the Chapter’s nearly 90 volunteers, was the presentation of the Backbone Award to our long-time, dedicated volunteer, Donna Cronmiller. This national Osteoporosis Canada (OC) award is presented to a chapter volunteer whose efforts and ideas have made a significant impact to the success of OC. Donna graciously accepted the award which was presented by Cherylle Unryn. At the end of the evening, our volunteers went home with a special gesture of appreciation, a beautiful long-stemmed crimson-pink rose.

The forum theme, Demystifying the Diagnosis, was addressed by Dr. Bill Leslie, MD MSc FRCPC. Dr. Leslie has published extensively and shared his wealth of knowledge on diagnosis and prognosis of the disease osteoporosis. We learned that the Canadian FRAX tool is highly reliable and a valid indicator in assessing one’s risk of fracture. A Q&A session was facilitated by emcee Pat McCarthy-Briggs, and refreshments brought an informative and celebratory evening to a close.

Donna joined the Chapter’s volunteer team in 2009, quickly becoming a member of our Tea with a Twist Committee, on which she served for four years. The Chapter hosted OC’s National AGM/Conference in 2011, and Donna joined the planning committee, taking a lead in organizing

and coordinating the Saturday evening Awards Dinner and hosting the hospitality suite for our guests. Other areas where Donna volunteers her time and passions are the Chapter’s public forums, our annual bridge tournament, and visitations to seniors’ residences promoting good bone health, to name just a few. Additionally, Donna is the facilitator of the Newly Diagnosed information sessions that are held monthly, and co-facilitator of the Chapter’s “Osteo Connections” support group.

Congratulations Donna on being this year’s recipient of the Backbone Award!

A special thanks is extended to our forum sponsors: Pharmacy at Safeway, The Free Press, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba, and the Manitoba Government.

Osteoporosis in the Workplace In 2002, the International Osteoporosis Foundation published a report titled Osteoporosis in the Workplace, looking in particular at the European Union, the United States and Canada. The report estimated that at that time the annual direct cost of treating osteoporotic fractures of people in the workplace in the USA, Canada and the European Union was approximately $48 billion. In Canada alone, the estimated cost was about $1.9 billion. This cost does not include the indirect economic costs and huge emotional price that has to be paid by someone who has suffered a hip fracture or a broken bone in their spine. Osteoporotic fractures in patients younger than 60 lead to higher relative indirect costs: sick leave, loss of job days and related income, unemployment and disability payments and loss of productivity to the employer, as well as emotional distress for the patient not to mention the family who now become care givers.

A recently published report states, “The number of days missed from work (in Canada) due to osteoporosis-related fractures is estimated at 3,123,298 days (12,013 full-time employment years) for individuals aged 50 to 69 years.” ¹ Many health insurance plans do not reimburse the costs of diagnosis and treatment until one has fractured. More often than not, osteoporosis is not recognized in the workplace as a chronic condition that needs to be accommodated.

(Excerpted from ‘COPING’, August 30, 2013.) Read the full article: www.osteoporosis.ca/wp-content/uploads/COPING_august_30_2013.pdf

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committed Chapter volunteer, who shared her story of how osteoporosis has impacted her life. Attendees were moved by Joan’s incredible strength, determination and optimism.

The upscale silent auction with minimum bids and unique themes such as golf getaways, spa treatments, theatre tickets and more, created much interest and enthusiastic bidding.

Chapter Chair Cherylle Unryn and Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network (COPN) Chair Cheryl Baldwin commended the dedicated and enduring work of the volunteers who organized the event.

This concerted effort has helped the Manitoba Chapter to continue with its education, advocacy, and support of those in our community affected by osteoporosis.

Our sincere gratitude is expressed to the following for helping to make this event such a success:

Event sponsors: Winnipeg Free Press | The Wine House | Bothwell Cheese Ltd. | Bocopa Bodegas Winery | Impact Security

Wine Patrons: Edmond Financial Group | Snider Orthotic Design Inc.

Appetizers provided by: Buccacino’s Fresca Italiana | Costco | Edible Arrangements | Freybe Gourmet Foods | Grimm’s Fine Foods | Jams by Julie | M&M Meat Shops | Morden’s of Winnipeg | Old Dutch Foods | Tropikis Restaurant

Special thanks to: Eclectic Wines | Cornelia Bean | Digital Magic Photography | Marina Neptune Preferred Meats | Top Hat Florists | Caboto Centre Staff

“People say that money is not the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made.”

Joan Rivers

We are currently seeking new members for our Volunteer Development Committee

Members of this vital committee contribute to the ongoing work of volunteer program administration for the Chapter. In addition to attending monthly meetings, committee members can contribute in a number of ways. They can help plan the Chapter’s annual action plan, assist with recruiting and training new volunteers, help to prepare volunteer award nominations, contribute to the preparation of Chapter newsletters, or help to organize and participate in Chapter volunteer events.

The following Committees also have openings: Communications committee members are needed to

help publicize Chapter events

Special Event committee members are needed to help plan and implement the Cheese and Wine or Bones ‘n’ Beer fundraising events

Education presenters, Health fair display representatives and Stand Tall Clinic facilitators are needed on an ongoing basis

Are you interested in volunteering with us in a new capacity? We aim to ensure that our volunteers are able to share their expertise, or to explore an area outside their expertise and be further stimulated by new learning.

Is someone you know interested in joining our team of dedicated volunteers? Time commitments are very flexible and volunteers can work in the office, join a committee, assist with a Health Fair display and educate the public about the importance of maintaining strong bones, just to mention a few of our wide-ranging opportunities. A common slogan amongst Manitoba Chapter volunteers is: “We work hard, and we have lots of fun, too!”

For more information on any of these opportunities, please contact the Chapter office.

We appreciate the generosity of all who donated prizes for our terrific silent auction.

Thursday, March 10, 2016 Save this date in your calendar for next year’s event!

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Osteoporosis Canada

MANITOBA CHAPTER 123 St. Anne’s Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R2M 2Z1 Phone: 204.772.3498 Fax: 204.772.4200 Email: manitoba@osteoporosis.ca

BRANDON BRANCH Email: brandon.osteoporosis@gmail.com

www.osteoporosis.ca

NATIONAL OFFICE Osteoporosis Canada 1090 Don Mills Road, Suite 301 Toronto, Ontario M3C 3R6 Phone: 416.696.2663 Toll-free (in Canada only) (English): 1.800.463.6842 (French): 1.800.977.1778 Fax: 416.696.2673 Donations are greatly appreciated and are fully tax-deductible

Charitable Registration Number: 89551 0931 RR 0001

Iron Order Bike Club

Jack Olinkin, Eclectic Wines

Janet E. Hamel Consulting

Jewish Foundation of Manitoba - The Silverberg Endowment

Johnston Group

Manitoba Community Services Council

Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors

Manitoba Hydro Employees' Charitable Donations Committee

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries - Coin Box Program

Manitoba Pork Council

Marina Neptune Preferred Meats

Merck Canada Inc.

Molson Coors Brewing Company

Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre

Province of Manitoba All Charities Campaign

Riverwood Square The Landing

Sentry Investments

Snider Orthotic Design Inc.

Starbuck All Charities

The Wine House

The Winnipeg Foundation

The Winnipeg Foundation - Hilda Tottle Memorial Fund

Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company

Winnipeg Free Press

Thanks to Our Corporate Sponsors

The Manitoba Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada is greatly indebted to its sponsors and supporters who provided financial and in-kind support for our fundraising events and educational programming last year. We extend our sincere thanks to the following:

Applebee’s Grill and Bar

Bocopa Bodegas Winery

Bothwell Cheese Inc.

Canada Safeway Limited

City of Winnipeg Employees' and Retirees' Charitable Fund

City of Winnipeg, Riel Community Committee

Cornelia Bean

Dairy Farmers of Manitoba

Danny’s Restaurant and Smokehouse

Doreen Sigurdson, Edmond Financial Group

Eli Lilly Canada Inc.

Fantasy Lake Golf Club - Chix with Stix League

Galaxy Printing

Good Neighbours Active Living Coalition

Granny’s Poultry Cooperative (Manitoba) Ltd.

Impact Security Group Inc.

Investors Group Winnipeg East

Integrationworx

2nd Annual Bones ’n’ Beer Fundraiser With a sold out event last year, the Bones ‘n’ Beer event is back. This year’s evening will be even bigger and better! Same great ribs, same great drumsticks, premium beers! Join us at Investors Group Stadium! Tickets are just $80 each ~ or ~ buy a table of 10 for your favourite people for $700.

Funds raised benefit the Manitoba Chapter and enable us to continue providing education and support for those affected by or at risk of osteoporosis.

Volunteer Writer Required Are you a writer looking for a great volunteer opportunity where you can use and hone your skills? You just may be the individual we are seeking. The Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network (COPN) needs a volunteer to draft and edit articles for its COPING newsletter, which is distributed every two weeks. COPING is

a free newsletter that provides current, trusted and practical information on current topics such as nutrition, treatments, exercise, safe movement, falls prevention and more, to help individuals live well with osteoporosis.

If this opportunity interests you and you would like more information, please contact Cherylle Unryn at cunryn@mymts.net