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Snowshoe Adventures, Pg.# 3 Only One You, Pg. # 4

Photo Credit: Jonathan Myers captured this beauty in Bay St. George. From CBC NL https://i.cbc.ca/1.4853523.1538835643!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_780/bay-st-george-fall-foliage.jpg

Fall 2018

Healthy Eating

Physical Activity

Injury Prevention

Tobacco Control

Child & Youth Development

Sexual & Reproductive Health

Healthy Environments

Mental Health Promotion & Addiction Prevention

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WELLNESS IN ACTION!

Snow Shoe Adventures on the North Shore

In January 2017, the North Shore Early Childhood Association applied for and received funding from the WRWC Community Grant program for a set of multi-age snow shoes. With their funding, they purchased locally made snowshoes in a variety of colours and sizes, to outfit children and parents together.

Snowshoeing is a great family and community gathering activity. It is suitable for all ages and in our climate, is a great activity to keep active during our white season, aka fall, winter, and part of spring! Last winter the children and their families were so excited to participate in the “Winter Fun” program that was offered through the Northshore Early Childhood Association’s Family Resource Centres thanks to funding through WRWC. Many days were spent trekking through the snow and experiencing nature’s winter beauty. One of the youngest participants was only six months old at the time but Mom always brought him along and included him in the outdoor activities. To celebrate the “Winter Fun” Program there was no better activity than a traditional, old-fashioned boil-up that everyone enjoyed. The Northshore Early Childhood Association’s Family Resource Centres are looking forward to another season of snowshoeing and winter fun! The North Shore Early Childhood Association is willing to lend their snowshoes to other groups in the area to generate winter fun and family activity!

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Parents and children enjoying a snowshoe adventure!

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Sacred Heart Elementary received a School Wellness Grant to do a

project based on the book, “Only One You” written by Linda Kranz.

This book is about a mama and a papa fish sharing some wisdom with

their son as he gets ready to head out into the world. The book was

shared with our entire school community during the Respect Day

assembly. Students collected two hundred and fifty rocks and each

student and staff member in the school uniquely painted a rock to

resemble a fish. The visiting artist, Jane Reagh, guided everyone

along during the process of painting these fishy rocks. Each rock is

different just like every student in our school.

A stream was created with all 250 painted rocks in the school yard

entrance. The main focus of this project was taken directly from the

book, “There is only one you in this great big world, make it a better

place.” Ms. Reagh painted a mural alongside the stream. This project

has left a wonderful message of individuality and positivity for our

school community to enjoy for many years. Thanks very much to the

Western Regional Wellness Coalition for supporting Only One You!

“Are you living with a long term health condition? Are you having trouble balancing your

health with responsibilities at home and at work? The Workplace Chronic Disease Self-

Management Workshop can help you work towards finding balance by helping you learn to take con-

trol of your health at your workplace and at home and give you tools that you can use to break the

symptom cycle. It isn’t always possible to remove the things that cause these symptoms but it is

possible to look at better ways to manage them. Exercise, healthy eating, better communication with

family, health professionals and coworkers are some of the ‘tools’ that this workshop focuses on.

This is a free program available for workplaces in the Western Health region. These workshops are

designed to fit within the working day and meet the time demands of many workplaces. The ses-

sions are offered twice a week for a total of six weeks and are taught by community leaders who are

living with long term health conditions. If your workplace would like to participate in this program,

please contact the Chronic Disease Self-Management Coordinator at 784-6689 or email

selfmanagement@westernhealth.nl.ca.”

WRWC Grant Recipients

Ingredients:

1 tsp vegetable oil 3 thinly sliced carrots 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 chopped onion 1/2 tsp dried thyme and dried basil pepper 1 lb boneless skinless chicken or

turkey, cut into chunks 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour or quinoa flour 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water 2 cups milk, heated until steaming 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed 1 cup drained canned chopped fresh

tomatoes or diced tomatoes 1/4 cup grated regular Canadian

Parmesan cheese, divided

Step 1 In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté carrots, garlic, on-

ion, thyme, basil and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper for about 5 minutes or until softened.

Add chicken; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until white all over. Stir in quinoa.

Step 2 Whisk flour into broth and water and stir into pot; bring to simmer, stirring

often. Stir in hot milk. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer, stirring

once, for about 20 minutes until quinoa is almost tender (reduce heat to low, if

necessary, to prevent boiling over).

Step 3 Stir in peas and tomatoes; simmer, uncovered, stirring often, for 5

minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and quinoa is tender. Stir in half

of the Parmesan cheese; season with pepper to taste. Sprinkle with remaining

Parmesan if desired.

Weeknight Chicken Quinoa Stew This stew is similar to a risotto but is made with protein-rich quinoa. Combined with chicken, milk, and plenty of carrots, peas and tomatoes, you get all four food groups in one pot –– a must-try recipe, indeed!

Recipe taken from Cookspiration, Dietitians of Canada. Look for other nutritious meals at www.cookspiration.com

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Community Grants Funded in October 2018:

Treehouse Family Resource Centre: Our Greatest Adventure Conference McIvers Volunteer Fire Department : Fire Prevention and Physical Activity

Community Youth Network and CMHI: Let’s C.H.A.T. - Connect Health and Technology People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre: Fit in Five

Gros Morne Community Church: Family Fun, Food and Fitness Project Pasadena Place: Cooking for Healthy Aging

Norris Point Recreation Committee: Community Park Enhancement

Next Community Grant Deadline: January 30, 2019;

Next School Grant Deadline: February 1, 2019!

Don’t Delay, Apply Today!

Contact Us: P.O. Box 2005 Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6J7 Phone: (709) 637-5000 ext. 5355 Fax: (709) 637-5624

www.westernwellnesscoalition.com

WRWC Community & School Grants Program If you are planning an activity, event, or project that focuses on one or more of the priority areas,

you may be eligible to apply for a community or school grant! To get your copy, please visit our

website: www.WesternWellnessCoalition.com

Community Grants Program Community groups within the geographical

boundaries of the WRWC can apply. Maximum Funding: $1000 Deadlines: January 30, April 30, & September 30

School Grants Program Schools located between Port aux Basques and

Bartlett’s Harbor- -any teacher, student, principal, or parent may apply.

Maximum Funding: $1000 Deadlines: February 1 & November 1

Contact a Wellness Facilitator:

Bay St. George and Area, Port aux Basques and Area, Burgeo and Area 646-3728

Corner Brook, Bay of Islands, Deer Lake and White Bay 632-2920 Bonne Bay and Area, Port Saunders and Area 458-2381, Ext. 268