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Free Telephone Group Activities for seniors 55 + or adults with physical disabilities living in the

Ottawa area.

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls

May—August 2017

For more information or to register please contact: Rachel Sutcliffe, Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Coordinator:

Telephone: 613-236-0428 ext. 2323 Email: [email protected] Website: www.thegoodcompanions.ca

Medication & Aging

Information

We are LGBT Friendly

SCWW Celebrates

Canada’s 150

SCWW Information………………….p.2 Health & Wellness Series………….p.4 Presentation Series………………...p.6 Celebrations & Special Events…..p.10 Travelogues………………………….p.12 Musical Events……………………...p.13 Fun and Games……………………..p.14 Monthly Features…………………...p.15 Weekly Features…………………….p.17 Calendars…………………………….p.21 Participants’ Corner………………..p.23

Biographies

Travelogues

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Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW): INFO

What is SCWW? It is a free telephone program that offers recreation activities, health & wellness seminars, educational series and general conversations to seniors and adults with physical disabilities who find it difficult to access regular community centres in person or who may not be able to leave home for extended periods of time.

Who is eligible? Individuals 55+ and/or adults with physical disabilities 18+ Living in the Ottawa area

How do you register? You can register as a client over the phone with the coordinator

Once you are a client you may register for as many programs as you wish

You may register for programs at any time

How does it work? We use a teleconferencing (multi-person) phone system, which allows you to connect

with the facilitator of the program, as well as the other participants calling into the same program.

On the time and day of the program you will call into the session using the toll-free number, and will be joined into the phone session.

You will be able to hear and speak with the group and facilitator.

What if I am unable to call into the program on my own? If you are unable to call into the program using the steps, we can call you directly into the phone program. It would be very similar to just receiving a phone call from a friend!

Is there a cost? No– all programming is free of charge, and participants call into a toll-free line. No special equipment is needed. All you need is your own phone!

Do I need to be a member? No—you do not need to be a member of The Good Companions.

STEPS TO CONNECT

1. Dial 613-686-1547

2. Type in session PASSCODE #

3. Type in your PIN #

4. Say your name aloud #

5. Wait for the session moderator to open the conference line.

If calling in independently:

SCWW Code of Conduct

Respectful and courteous manners, including using appropriate language

and subject matters, and not interrupting others.

Positive communication.

Help to provide an environment that is sensitive to and respectful of

everyone’s needs and preferences, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, culture, colour, religion, age, mental or physical disability, gender identity or gender expression, or sexual orientation.

Accessibility

Please notify us if you require information or the calendar in

another format such as large print or in an e-reader format.

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Hello Everyone!

Welcome to another busy and wonderful SCWW calendar!

First, I would like to say a big thank you to our student, Sonia. Sonia was with us from September to April and was a great help. We wish her all the best in the future. Happy 150th Birthday Canada!

This summer join us on the phone as we become tourists of our great country, and especially Canada’s heart—Ottawa! We have many exciting programs and presentations to help you be a part of the celebrations. Just look for the red banner at the top of the pages or the red maple leaf. Just some regular reminders!

Please be sure to sign up for the new session! It is important to register to ensure your space in the programs you would like. You can call, email or mail in your requests. If we do not hear from you, we will be giving you a call to register you over the phone. Be mindful that some times and days have changed for our regular programs. If you have any questions or feedback at any time, please feel free to give me a call or send an email.

Thank you and I look forward to hearing you on the phone! Rachel Sutcliffe Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Coordinator

Coordinator’s Corner

Welcome Erin!

My name is Erin and I will be a placement student with the Seniors’ Centre Without Walls program this summer. I am currently a postgraduate student studying Activation

Coordination in Gerontology, and have aspired to work with seniors since graduating my undergrad. My academic background consists of a diploma in police foundations and a degree in criminology. I am very passionate in advocating for seniors and for those with disabilities, and look forward to working with an organization that provides multiple services and programs that meet the needs of all abilities and interests.

I have previous experience in working with non-profit organizations, and have always admired the work that they do for the community. I am most excited to work with The Good Companions and being on a team that is constantly looking for innovative ways to ensure the quality of care for older people.

I look forward to meeting everyone and to embarking on this new journey!

Monday—Friday 8:30 am to 4 pm

613-236-0428 ext. 2390

May 4th until August 4th

Thank you Minister Damerla!

At the beginning of April we had the honour of hosting Minister Dipika Damerla, Ontario Minister of Senior Affairs, on the Seniors’ Centre Without Walls phone-line. Minister Damerla joined us for a rousing session of Finishing Words.

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Health & Wellness

Medicinal Marijuana

Hilary Black is one of Canada’s most experienced patient advocates and educators on the use of cannabis as medicine. She is joining us on the phone to talk about: the risks and benefits, legal access, how it works in your body, the difference between cannabis strains, and the various ways to medicate with cannabis. Hilary will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Presenter: Hilary Black

Thursday, July 6th

From 2:00-3:00 PM

PASSCODE: 7 4 1 6 9 4 #

Medication and Aging

Matt from the Medicine Shoppe is back for another very informative presentation. The first part of this presentation will focus on how properly take medication and some potential "myths" you should stop believing. The second part will focus on a group of medications (the Beer's list) seniors should take with caution to avoid unwanted but common side-effects. Matt will also give you information on how to recognize some common side-effects and how to deal with them. Q&A will follow the presentation. Presenter: Matt Yang, Medicine Shoppe

Tuesday, May 16th

From 2:00-3:00 PM

PASSCODE: 8 9 7 7 5 1 #

Healthy Aging Through Healthy Living

June is National Seniors’ month, and a key focus is on healthy aging and what that means.

Louise MacDonald from the Geriatric Assessment Outreach Team will be on the phone with us to explore the meaning of healthy aging and how it can be perceived differently by different persons. They will go over the determinants of successful aging, such as physical health, brain health, emotional and spiritual health.

Presenter: Louise MacDonald, from the Geriatric Assessment Outreach Team

Tuesday, June 13th From 2:00-3:00 PM

PASSCODE: 1 3 8 5 9 5 #

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Health & Wellness

Aging and Addiction

Understanding issues with alcohol, problem gambling, drugs and medication misuse.

Many older adults face challenges related to alcohol, drugs and gambling. This session will help you understand why people use substances and/or gamble, what harm reduction is, how addiction is different for older adults and what services are available in Ottawa. Presenter: Sarah Brown is from the LESA Program: Substance Use and Problem Gambling for 55+ Thursday, July 27th

From 11:00-NOON PASSCODE: 8 8 0 0 1 9 #

Vegetarian Diets for Older Adults

Research has shown that a well-planned vegetarian diet can help protect against diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancers. When removing meat, fish,

dairy, or eggs from your diet, it’s important that they be replaced with foods that provide similar nutrients, especially in your later years. In this nutrition presentation, Massine’s Your Independent Grocer registered dietitian, Jennifer Ong Tone MHSc RD will review key nutrients to pay attention to when following a vegetarian diet, appropriate substitutes and vegetarian meal ideas to get you started on the right path.

Presenter: Jennifer Ong Tone MHSc RD, Registered Dietitian at Massine’s Your Independent Grocer Monday, July 17th From 10:30-11:30 AM

PASSCODE: 9 6 7 2 9 0 #

Managing the Stress of

Incontinence

Join Cathy McCumber a Nurse Practice Leader at Bruyere Continuing Care for an interactive discussion on managing urinary incontinence.

We will review: The symptoms and causes of incontinence Tests and Types of incontinence Ways to manage incontinence including products, medications, and self-management strategies.

Cathy McCumber is a registered nurse with over 23 years practice in acute and complex care. Her roles have included Clinical Leader, Nurse Educator, Geriatric Nurse Specialist, Geriatric Inter-professional Consultant, and Geriatric Medical Team Consult.

Presenter: Cathy McCumber Thursday, July 20th

From 2:00-3:00 PM PASSCODE: 1 3 8 5 9 5 #

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The Russian Revolution and its Effect on Canadian Immigration

As a young girl growing up in Winnipeg in the 1950s and 1960s, Ricki Segal spent considerable time with her grandparents and extended family during summer and special religious holidays. Ricki has compiled these precious stories in her non-fiction book “My Zayde and Other Memories of Growing up Jewish.”

Join Ricki on the phone this summer as she discusses a topic that had a great impact on her life—the Russian Revolution. Ricki’s grandparents on her father’s side emigrated from Romania to Canada in 1902, and her great grandparents on her mother’s side emi-grated to Russia. Her great grandfather arrived in 1906. Ricki will discuss the Russian Revolution and how it had a profound effect on immigration to Canada.

Presenter: Ricki Segal

Tuesday, May 30th From 11:00-NOON PASSCODE: 1 3 7 5 1 6 #

Sneak Peak at Ottawa’s History with Historian James Powell

James Powell is a Former Chief of the International Department of the Bank of Canada, author of The History of the Canadian Dollar and The Bank of Canada of James Elliott Coyne. He is also co-Author of Faking It! A History of Counterfeiting in Canada. He is an active member of the Historical Society of Ottawa, and writer of a blog called Today in Ottawa’s History.

Ottawa Stories

James will provide a description of his online blog, the source of his topics, and how he researches them. He will also share two of his

favourite stories that he has uncovered: “The Phantom Air Raid of Feb 14th 1915 and “The Dawson City Challenge of 1905." during WW1

Tuesday, May 23rd From 10:30 –11:30 AM Passcode: 3 9 4 8 0 4 #

Bank of Canada Building’s History

Join James as he provides us with the history of the Bank of Canada building on Welling-ton St, Ottawa. Listen as he describes the architecture and design of the original centre block build in the

1930s, the expanded twin glass towers in the 1970s, and says a few words about the recent renovations.

Thursday, August 17th From 2:00-3:00 PM PASSCODE: 2 6 8 5 7 8 #

Presentation Series

SCWW Celebrates Canada’s 150

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Built on the Backs of Immigrants The Irish Rideau Canal Workers

People travel from all over the world to marvel in one of Canada’s most important landmarks: the Rideau Canal. However, up until a few years ago there was little-to-no recognition of the Irish immigrants—the majority

of the workers— who put their blood, sweat, tears and even their life into the making of the canal.

Join historian and musician Kevin Dooley as he delves into the history behind the construction of Ottawa’s Rideau Canal. Listen as he describes the brutal working and living conditions thousands endured, and the profound effect this had on the Irish community and the legacy on the country. Presenter: Kevin Dooley

Friday, May 26th From 2:00-3:00 PM PASSCODE: 3 0 2 4 6 6 #

Slavery in Canada

Most Canadians hear the word “slavery” and think of our American neighbours and their history of slavery, African people being stolen from their home land and forced into unpaid labour, abused, bought and sold like cattle. Many Canadians never think of ourselves having been a participant of this economy but we were, and not in the heroic, Canada saved the runaway slave via the Underground Railway. Before we abolished slavery in this country there were violations towards people such as Africans as well as Canadian Aboriginals. Find out more on this less well know history in Canada.

Presenter: Kristin Verin-Treusch , from Squarepeg Tours

Tuesday, July 11th From 11:00-NOON PASSCODE: 3 6 6 4 2 2 #

Presentation Series


Favourite Aboriginal Authors

June 21st we celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Join a few librarians from Ottawa Public Library as they share with us their favourite Aboriginal authors.

Presenter: Ottawa Public Library Librarians

Friday, June 23rd From 2:00-2:30 PM PASSCODE: 8 3 2 4 1 4 #

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"Messages of God": My Work with Mother Teresa

We send messages. We carry messages. We get messages.

There are few who are scripted in divine letters - who 'live' messages, Amit was blessed to work and observe the Grace of Mother Teresa and to work along side someone who lived the “Messages of God”.

Join Amit as he gives a glimpse into his experience as a social worker working in the slums of Calcutta, learning from and practicing the teachings of Her Holiness Saint Teresa; a person who seamlessly made work seem like worship. Presenter: Amit Sanyal

Monday, June 19th From: 11:00-NOON

PASSCODE: 8 2 3 9 0 0 #

A Human Library is an event that aims to create dialogue and understanding between

people. Individuals volunteer as human ‘books’ and participants in the event can ‘read’ the book—meaning they would have a one on one conversation with the volunteer and share in a dialogue about that individual’s experience.

Human Library

Presentation Series

Celebrating the Pride Movement in Canada

The mission of the Ottawa Capital Pride organization is to create an environment for advocacy, education, and the fostering of a strong and vibrant Rainbow Community within the Nation’s Capital

region. It does so through the annual Fierté dans la Capital(e) Pride festival, where it welcomes everyone to participate, celebrate, and experience being a part of the Rainbow Community.

Denis Schryburt will be join us on the phone to give us a look at the Pride Movement in Canada, with a particular focus on Ottawa Capital Pride Parade. Denis is not only an uber volunteer in the LGBT community and a great organizer, he also has the distinction of being one of the few people who has marched in all 31 Ottawa Pride Parades!

Presenter: Denis Schryburt

Tuesday, August 22nd 11:00-NOON PASSCODE: 8 0 5 9 4 3 #


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From Poland to Canada A Great-Grandfather’s Tale

Our favourite CFL player is back to share a little bit more of his life with us – Alex is focusing on his proud heritage and pride in his name. Alex will be sharing with us the story of his great grandfather,

Marcin Pierzchalski, who fought through two World Wars and lived until the ripe age of 86. Listen as Alex unfolds his great grandfather’s life story – from joining the Polish army at 16 years old, to his term at a Siberian work camp, to his immigration to Canada and his enlistment into the Canadian army during WW II. A man of many talents (speaking 7 languages) and many lives, Alex is proud to share Marcin’s story as a little bit of Canadian history.

Presenter: Alex Pierzchalski Monday, August 28th

From 3:00-4:00 PM PASSCODE: 8 2 3 9 0 0 #

Presentation Series

DID YOU KNOW?

All presentations are recorded for anyone who is unable to join us. If you cannot make it on the call, let us know

and we can set up a time for you to listen to the recording at your

convenience.

Everything you wanted to know about living with vision loss

Ever wonder how someone who is blind or has low vision does everyday tasks like grocery shopping, housework, makes meals? Ever wonder how they may sing in a choir, play sports, volunteer or get involved in their community?

As part of our Human Library series, meet Kim Kilpatrick and Shelley Ann Morris. Kim is a storyteller, radio host and founder of Get Together with Technology, a program helping those with difficulty seeing to access technology. Shelley Ann Morris is an avid volunteer, a radio host, triathlete and user of technology for those with low-vision.

Read this book and find out all you want to know about those with low- or no vision, but were afraid to ask.

For more information on how you too can use technology to help you do everyday tasks, there will be upcoming SCWW and TGC workshops to explore accessible technology. Find out what’s out there, what might be best for you and an introduction on how to use it.

Presenters: Kim Kilpatrick and Shelley Ann Morris

Monday, August 14th From 10:30—11:30 AM PASSCODE: 8 2 3 9 0 0 #

Human Library People & Personalities

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A Mayoral Kick-off to Seniors’ Month and Canada Day

We are very excited to host Ottawa’s Mayor the Honourable Jim Watson on the Seniors’ Centre Without Walls phone line. Mayor Watson will be joining us to help kick off National Seniors’ Month, by speaking about the importance of seniors in Canadian society. He will

also help us start our official countdown to Canada Day by providing us an inside scoop on his experience planning for Canada’s big Sesquicentennial!

Wednesday, June 7th From 10:00-10:30 AM PASSCODE: 9 0 9 9 7 9 #

Across the Kilometres’ Canada Day Celebration

Join us for our first ever Canada Day Across the Kilometres! Listen and speak with participants from the other Seniors’ Centre Without Walls across the country, as we celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday.

We will also be joined by a very special guest, the Honourable Thomas Mulcair, Leader of the National Democratic Party. Mr. Mulcair will be on the phone to wish everyone a very Happy Canada Day!

Friday, June 30th From 2:00-3:00 PM Passcode: 1 6 6 7 3 3 #

Celebrations & Special Events

A SCWW Phone Social

Whether you are new to the program, or have been with us

for a while we invite you to join our SCWW Phone Social. This is a chance for partici-pants to meet each other and tell a little bit about themselves.

Monday, May 8th From 11:00-NOON PASSCODE: 6 6 1 2 9 2 #


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Unusual Canada

Canada has over 200 very unusual and wacky places to visit and things to do. Join us this summer each month as we take a look at some of these places and discover a new side of Canada that you may not know!

Tuesday, May 9th Tuesday, June 13th Tuesday, July 18th Tuesday, August 8th

From 11:00-11:30 AM PASSCODE: 4 9 7 0 2 9 #

Across the Miles Join us for a chance to chat with participants from Seniors’ Centres Without Walls around North America. Enjoy connecting with participants from Winnipeg, New York, Edmonton, California, and many more.

Tuesday, June 6th Tuesday, August 8th

From 3:15-4:15 PM PASSCODE: 6 5 4 0 5 4 #

Travelogues

Abandoned Canada

There are so many places around Canada that have been completely abandoned. These real life ruins give us an eerie glimpse into a world without humans. Travel with us as we explore these places, their history, and what they are like today.

Monday, May 8th

Weyburn Mental Hospital: opened in 1921

and quickly became one of Canada’s most notorious psychiatric institutions

Burchell Lake: a ghost

town located behind a locked gate at the southern end of Highway 802

Monday, June 5th

Grosse Ile: served as a

quarantine station for over 90,000 Irish immigrants escaping the potato famine

Alberta’s Coal Branch: A string of several pioneer coal mining communities along a historic train line, most of them now ghost towns

From 2:00-2:45 PM

PASSCODE: 7 8 7 2 0 9 #


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MacKenzie King Estate

The Mackenzie King Estate is a precious Canadian legacy. This 231-hectare country estate belonged to Canada’s 10th and longest-serving prime minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King. After spending almost 50 years (1903–1950) beautifying and expanding his property, when he died, King bequeathed his beloved estate to all Canadians. It now forms part of Gatineau Park, Canada’s Capital conservation park, which is managed by the National Capital Commission. The Estate is a special place where you can be instantly transported back to the early 1900s. We invite you on our virtual tour of the King’s Summer cottages, of the magnificent gardens, and the historical ruins.

Wednesday, July 5th From 10:30-11:30 AM PASSCODE: 1 1 9 3 5 6 #

Travelogues

Moosejaw Tunnels

For more than 75 years, city Moosejaw, Sask., officials denied rumours of a network of tunnels located under this sleepy city, once one of the wildest frontier towns in the Canadian West. Now part of the network has been restored and is open to tourists. Promoted as The Tunnels of Little Chicago, the underground maze has become the city's most popular tourist attraction, with more than 100,000 visitors to date. Join Kelly Carty, as she “takes” us underground and tells the tale of how the infamous Al “Scarface” Capone, influenced and changed the history Moosejaw.

Presenter: Kelly Carty, Human Resource and Cast Director

Thursday, June 8th From 2:00-3:00 PM PASSCODE: 7 8 9 5 8 7 #


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Musical Events

Elvis Week & Rock n’ Roll It is National Elvis week so put on your Blue Suede Shoes, curl up your lip, and get ready to shake your hips to some of your favourite Elvis songs! The Chords band will be joining us on the phone to play some of Elvis’ most memorable songs, along with a few other rock songs from the 50s and 60s. Presenter: The Chords

Tuesday, August 15th From: 11:00-NOON PASSCODE: 9 8 1 7 7 0 #

Music and Meditation

Broadcasting from the comfort of his meditation room, Sebastien’s intent is to offer you a moment of relief with this creative meditation session with many of his zen instruments. Sebastien will guide your

imagination through a creative visualization that will connect you with nature. This guided meditation’s intent to be revitalizing and bring inner peace as the participant connects with nature and with themselves at a deeper level.

Thursday, August 24th From 10:30-11:30 AM PASSCODE: 3 9 0 8 3 7 #

Summertime, and the Singing is Easy!

Gertrude Létourneau “Trudy” is happy to come back to sing and play for you. Join her in singing the old favorites and tapping your toes to lively French Canadian tunes...St-Jean-Baptiste day is just around the corner!

Trudy, singer, flutist and pianist has been working at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre for over 16 years. She has been engaging our veterans in the music of WWII era. You’ll get to discover or rediscover beautiful and memorable songs of the 30’s and 40’s and well-loved French songs. “I have had the privilege of being at a few of Gertrude’s performances and being on stage with her. She is a “Shinning Light”. She per-forms/speaks in French and English and sings in both languages. She also plays 4 different flutes/piano and sings Irish songs/pop/oldies. If you close your eyes you may think you are in Paris or a Music Hall in Dublin Ireland. I would highly recommend her .She is a true professional.”

-Dominic D’Arcy, The Singing Policeman

Tuesday, June 20th From: 11:00-11:45 AM PASSCODE: 5 0 3 5 6 1 #

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Fun and Games

Join us once a month for a little bit of friendly competition as we play a variety of different games!

**Thursday, May 11th— Buzzword Friday, June 9th—Who, What, Where Friday, July14th—Family Feud Friday, August 11th—BINGO

From: 11:00-NOON PASSCODE: 1 0 8 2 4 6 #

**Due to a staff training day, Games

Room in May will be on Thursday, May 11th at 2:00 pm

Birthday Party Friday

Everyone is invited to join us as we celebrate our monthly birthdays! Each month we will serenade our birthday celebrants, among other fun activities and a new, surprise “virtual” cake. Everyone is welcome, even if it is not your birthday!

Friday, May 26th Friday, June 23rd Friday, July 28th

Friday, August 25th

From 11:00-11:30 AM

PASSCODE: 9 3 8 3 5 2 #

Name That Tune!

Music is not only a gateway to the past, it also can have profound affect on one’s memory and overall wellbeing

Test your musical knowledge as we guess the song title and artist of these mysteri-ous melodies.

Friday, May 19th Friday, June 16th

Friday, July 21 Friday, August 18th

From 3:00-3:30 PM

PASSCODE: 6 9 8 6 1 1 #

All Canadian Trivia: 5 Session Special

As a lead up to Canada day, we are testing your knowledge on everything Canadian! Join us for this 5 session special on all things Canadian!

Thursdays Mornings

From 11:00-11:30 AM

May 4th & 18th June 1st & 15th & 29th

PASSCODE: 2 5 3 1 1 2 #

Canadian Sports Trivia Special

Canada has 150 years of iconic athletes, teams, and winning moments! Test your knowledge of Canadian Sports Trivia.

Thursday, June 22nd

From: 3:00-3:30 PM PASSCODE: 5 5 7 0 6 7 #

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Monthly Features

Real Conversations with Natalie

We live in a time when real moments are often passed by with small talk and social graces. This is an hour to let

loose and “get real” speaking from the heart about real ideas and real feelings about those ideas. Natalie will offer themes to be discussed and will be open to themes from the group also. Examples of topic are; children, spouses, siblings, jobs, mistakes, dreams, and love. As a counselor and someone who has worked with seniors for five years Natalie will safely guide the conversations so people can listen and experience or share and release ending the call with the participants knowing a real moment has occurred and there was trust and true sharing and that all that were there really mattered on an authentic level.

Tuesday, May 30th Tuesday, June 27th Tuesday, July 25th Tuesday, August 22nd

From 2:00-3:00 PM

PASSCODE: 9 8 2 8 6 4 # A bit about Natalie:

Natalie has trained under a psychotherapist

for many years and has trained in many

forms of self-help, healing and counseling.

Throughout Natalie’s career she has worked

with as many diverse people as possible so

that she could help create stronger

communities and families based on shared

culture, creativity, love and respect.

Good News at 11

Join us the first Friday of every month for a bit of sunshine as we share positive and inspiring stories from around the world. Friday, May 5th Friday, June 2nd Friday, July 7th Friday, August 4th

From: 11:00-11:30 AM

PASSCODE: 2 7 1 5 6 3 #

Recipe Exchange

Do you have some tasty recipes you like to make? Share some of your favourites with your friends.

Canada Day BBQ

Monday, June 19th

Cool Treats to Beat the Heat

Monday, July 31st

From 2:00-2:30 PM

PASSCODE: 1 5 9 3 9 3 #

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Old Time Radio Plays

Exercise your imagination and enjoy listening to mystery, suspense, drama and comedy radio plays from the past.

Friday, May 5th Friday, June 2nd Friday, July 7th Friday, August 4th

From 3:00—3:30 PM PASSCODE: 8 1 1 8 1 1 #

Biographies

Join us as we take a quick peek at two famous individuals’ lives and legacies.

Friday, May 19th

Viola Desmond: Canadian Black

Nova Scotian businesswoman who challenged racial segregation . Will be the new face of the $10 bill in 2018.

Chief Dan Joseph: Chief of the

Tsleil-Waututh Nation, an actor, poet and author.

Friday, June 16th

Luce Cuvillier: Canadian philanthro-

pist, described as George-Étienne Cartier’s muse, who guided him throughout his political career.

Mathieu Da Costa: worked as a free-

man, served as an interpreter for French and Dutch traders and explorers in the early 17th century.

Friday, July 21st

Anne Murray Canadian singer in

pop, country, and adult contemporary music.

Adrienne Clarkson journalist, politi-

cian, and stateswoman who served as Governor General of Canada.

From 10:00-10:45 AM

PASSCODE: 6 3 1 9 0 9 #

Monthly Features

The Gratitude Jar

Help fill our “Gratitude Jar” at the end of each month. Join us as we share what we were grateful for that month and help each other celebrate the positivity in our lives.

Thursday, May 25th Thursday, June 29th Thursday, July 27th

Thursday, August 31st

From 3:00-3:30 PM

PASSCODE: 5 2 7 9 4 3 #

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Finishing Words

In this fun word-game, clues will be given and all the answers will start or end with specific letters.

E.g. Words that start with AD

Clue: Highest Rank in the Navy Answer: Admiral

Bi-Weekly Monday afternoons From 3:00-3:30 PM

May 1st & 15th & 29th June 12th & 26th July 10th & 24th

August 21st

PASSCODE: 8 1 1 4 3 2 #

Just Joking!

They say laughter is the best medicine, so join us on Thursday for your dose of some nice, clean jokes!

What do you call a cat that falls

into the trash? Kitty litter!

Bi-Weekly

Monday Mornings

From 11:00-11:30 AM

May 1st & 15th & 29th June 12th & 26th July 10th & 24th

August 21st

PASSCODE: 8 4 9 3 3 3 #

Weekly Features

TIP-TOP TRIVIA

Give your brain a work out with trivia questions on a variety of different subjects!

Bi-Weekly

Tuesday Afternoons

From 3:00-3:30 PM

May 9th & 23rd June 6th & 20th July 4th & 18th

August 1st & 15th & 29th

PASSCODE: 6 8 1 3 6 6 #

Fun Fact Frenzy

Explore and discover random and unusual facts from geography, to history, to interesting people and much more! Share your own Fun Facts as well!

Every Wednesday Morning:

From 10:00 AM—10:30 AM May 3rd—August 30th

PASSCODE: 5 3 3 3 4 8 #

** No Fun Facts Session on: June 7th & July 5th

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Weekly Features

20 Questions

Is it a rock or mineral? Is it alive? Is it a person? Is it something you can find in the house? Work with everyone to figure out

the answer in 20 questions or less!

Bi-Weekly

Wednesday Afternoons

From 3:00-3:30 PM

May 10th & 24th June 7th & 21st July 5th & 19th August 2nd & 16th & 30th

PASSCODE: 8 7 2 9 0 4 #

Brain Teasers & Riddles

It is so important to keep our brains active as we age. We have some long riddles, some short ones and some in-between ones to keep our brains active.

Bi-Weekly

Wednesday Afternoons

From: 3:00-3:30 PM

May 3rd & 17th & 31st June 14th & 28th July 12th & 26th August 9th & 23rd

PASSCODE: 7 5 5 2 5 3 #

Short Stories

Enjoy a relaxing Wednesday afternoon with a short story from a variety of different genres or listen to a few poems with us.

Bi-Weekly

Thursday Afternoons

From 2:30—3:30 PM

May 4th & 18th June 1st & 15th July 13th August 10th & 24th

PASSCODE: 8 3 3 3 0 3 #

Table Topics

Join in on the conversation! We have a box

full of fun, unique, and offbeat questions to

start interesting and memorable

conversations!

Bi-Weekly

Thursday Mornings

From 11:00-11:45 AM

May 11th & 25th June 8th & 29th July 6th & 20th August 3rd & 17th & 31st

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Amit Sanyal has joined the SCWW volunteer team and we are thrilled. Many of you have gotten to know Amit on

Thursday mornings during Table Topics, and Friday Biographies. Amit also assisted with our end of year client surveys. He brings to the phone an extreme rich life of experience, caring, understanding, and his love of working with and talking with people.

Volunteer Spotlight!

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May 2017

Trivia 3:00-3:30PM

Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM

Table Topics 11:00—11:45 AM

Old Time Radio Plays 3:00—3:30 PM

Finishing Words 3:00—3:30 PM

Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM

Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM

Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM

Short Stories 2:30—3:30 PM

Trivia 3:00-3:30PM


Name that Tune 3:00—3:30 PM

Just Joking! 11:00—11:30 AM

Gratitude Jar 3:00—3:30 PM

Birthday Party 11:00-11:30 AM

**Games Room 2:00-3:00 PM

Biographies 10:00—10:45 AM

Ottawa Stories 10:30-11:30 AM

Real Conversations 2:00-3:00 PM

Good News at 11 11:00-11:30 AM

You must register for programs at the

beginning of the new calendar term.

Abandoned Canada 2:00-2:45 PM

Riddles 3:00—3:30 PM

Canadian Trivia 11:00-11:30 AM

Unusual Canada 11:00-11:30 AM

Russian Revolution 11:00 AM—NOON

Rideau Canal Workers 2:00—3:00 PM





Centre closed for

Victoria Day



Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM



SCWW Social 11:00-NOON Centre

closed staff

training 20 Questions 3:00—3:30 PM

20 Questions 3:00—3:30 PM

Aging & Medication 2:00-3:00 PM

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June 2017

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Across the KMs Canada Day Party 2:00-3:00 PM

Mayor’s Visit

10:00—10:30 AM

Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM

Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM


Healthy Aging 2:00-3:00 PM

Trivia 3:00-3:30PM

Abandoned Canada 2:00—2:45 PM



Just Joking! 11:00-11:30 AM



Name That Tune 3:00—3:30 PM

Games Room 11:00-NOON



** Trivia 11:00-11:30 AM

Across the Miles 3:15—4:15 PM


Summertime & the Singing is Easy 11:00-11:45 AM


Finishing Words 3:00-3:30 PM

Recipe Exchange 2:00—2:30 PM

SCWW Planning Committee 11:00-11:45 AM

Good News at 11 11:00-11:30 AM




Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM





Human Library 11:00– NOON


Moose Jaw Tunnels 2:00—3:00PM

Canadian Sports Trivia 3:00—3:30 PM

**No Fun Facts today

OPL’s Aboriginal Authors 2:00—2:30 PM



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July 2017

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Good News 11:00-11:30 AM

Real Conversations 2:00-3:00PM

Trivia 3:00-3:30 PM


Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM

Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM

Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM



Aging & Addiction 11:00-NOON





Slavery in Canada 11:00-NOON


Gratitude Jar 3:00-3:30 PM

Abandoned Canada 2:00—2:45 PM

Medicinal Marijuana 2:00-3:00 PM

Mackenzie King Estate 10:30-11:30 AM

**No Fun Fact


Centre closed for

Canada Day Weekend




Trivia 3:00-3:30 PM

Table Topics 11:00—11:45AM



Recipe Exchange 2:00—2:30 PM

Managing Stress of Incontinence 2:00-3:00 PM

Vegetarian Diets 10:30 –11:30 AM



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August 2017

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28 29 30 31 The next calendar will be available

at the beginning of

August.

Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM

Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM

Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM

Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM



Good News 11:00-11:30 AM

Trivia 3:00-3:30 PM

Trivia 3:00-3:30 PM





Music & Meditation 10:30-11:30 AM


Centre Closed for

Civic Holiday




Bank of Canada Building 2:00-3:00 PM



Across the Miles 3:15—4:15 PM


Fun Fact Frenzy

10:00—10:30 AM

Trivia 3:00-3:30 PM





Celebrating Pride Week 11:00-NOON

Human Library 10:30-11:30 AM

Rock n’ Roll 11:00-NOON

A Great-Grandfather’s Tale 3:00-4:00 PM




SCWW Planning Committee

Help build the calendar for the upcoming months! This is an

opportunity for you to provide feedback on programs and share some ideas of what kind of programing you would like

to see in the next calendar!

Monday, June 5th From 11:00-11:45 AM

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Participants’ Corner

SCWW Recipe Box

Here are a few recipes from our Winter Recipe Exchange.

Alice’s Tomato Beef Macaroni

In a pan cook 1.5 pounds of lean beef and drain off excess oil and add to a bowl

Cook 2 cups of elbow macaroni and mix with cooked beef in bowl

Add garlic and onion powder, salt and other seasonings to taste

Add half of the macaroni beef mixture to a casserole dish

Slice one pound of cheddar cheese and place half over the macaroni beef mixture in the casserole dish

Add the rest of the macaroni beef mix-ture and place the remaining sliced cheddar cheese on top

350 degrees for 1 hour

Carmen’s Hazelnut Cake

200 grams of ground hazelnuts 200 grams of butter 150 grams of Sugar 2 teaspoons of baking powder Mix ingredients together and add to a round tin

350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes Melt chocolate and drizzle over cake

SCWW In the News!

SCWW made national news this past March with a segment on CTV National News! Thank you to Avis Favaro from CTV National for covering our story. Thank you to, our now national superstar-participants, Alice and Edward for representing SCWW so well! It was a wonderful opportunity to show the country how important our program is to so many people.

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Special thank you to our program funder:

Seniors Keeping Young:

The Good Companions - a vibrant organization where friendships are

developed and opportunities are endless!

Our Mission:

The Good Companions is a not-for-profit organization that offers programs

and services in partnership with volunteers, to promote, enhance and support the well-being, independence and zest for living of both seniors and

of adults with physical disabilities in the

Ottawa area.

670 Albert Street Ottawa, ON K1R 6L2

Tel: 613-236-0428 www.thegoodcompanions.ca

Email: [email protected]

Charitable Registration Number: 11894 1152 RR0001

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Program is looking for Volunteers:

Share a talent, hobby or an area of interest

Researchers needed

Program Facilitators

Opportunities are flexible

In person, over the phone or via the internet from home!

Thank you to our community partners and supporters:

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Centre à

distance

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls a établi un partenariat avec le Centre de Services Guigues. Si vous cherchez des activités de groupe téléphonique en français, s'il vous plaît communiquer avec:

Nadine White [email protected] 613-241-1266 ext. 227

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