Issue 18 Osteoporosis Canada, Manitoba Chapter January 2017

“the only way to keep your

health is to eat what you don’t

want, drink what you don’t

like, and do what you’d rather

not” - Mark Twain

A Purple Tie Affair... Save the Date...

Manitoba Chapter Recognized.. Backbone Award...

Fall Forum… Manitoba Chapter Awards (Cont’d)

Save the Date Funny Bone.

Social Media Ready Raffle Winners.

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In this issue:

About Osteoporosis

The most common sites

of osteoporotic

fracture are the

wrist, spine,

shoulder and hip.

November is Osteoporosis

Month

Save the date for our Spring Public Forum “Give Your Bones a Workout” Location: Henderson Highway Legion Branch No. 215 3600 DeVries Ave, East St. Paul, Manitoba

Date: Tuesday April 25, 2017 Time: 7:00-9:00 pm

See page 4. for more information.

The Manitoba Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada

wishes you and your loved ones a safe and

happy new year!

A Purple Tie Affair: Our 12th Annual Cheese and Wine Evening

On Thursday March 16, 2017 Osteoporosis Manitoba Chapter is proud to present its 12th annual Cheese and Wine event, otherwise known as The Purple Tie Affair. This prestigious event will be held at the Caboto Centre at 1055 Wilkes Avenue. You will want to save this date for this special night and dig out one of your favorite pieces of purple attire; it is a chance for people to come together for a great cause, meet new people, and have fun! The evening will begin at 6:00 with a stand-up reception featuring appetizers, Bothwell Cheese, and sparkling wine service from Renaissance Wine. Ben McPhee Sigurdson well-known wine expert and columnist of the Winnipeg Free Press will be hosting the Wine Pairing portion of the evening, that will be complimented by award winning cheeses provided by Bothwell Cheese. CTV personality Colleen Bready will be the MC for our most successful fundraising event of the year. Also included, as a part of this gala will be a buffet supper, a brief formal program, as well as a chance to win lots of wonderful prizes with auctions and raffles happening throughout the evening. Until February 16, 2017 early bird tickets can be purchased for $90, after that date tickets will be sold for $100. We hope to see more than 50 Shades of Purple as our community unites to better understand, and raise awareness about the effects of Osteoporosis. For more information on the event or how to purchase tickets contact (204) 772-3498 or online at www.osteoporosis.ca\cheeseandwine Sponsors for this event are Bothwell Cheese, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba, and Winnipeg Free Press

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Backbone Award

Frances received a Backbone Award for her volunteer work for the Manitoba chapter over the past four years. She is a member of several committees and participates actively within the Chapter, and is often a “behind-the-scenes” worker, who can be found setting up tables, taking down displays, selling tickets, stuffing envelopes, rolling coins or just doing “whatever needs to be done”. Frances took on the lead role in obtaining auction prizes for the2016 Cheese and Wine event. As well, she helps lead the annual Fight Fractures with Flapjacks pancake breakfast. (Inset: Frances receiving the Back Bone Award) (Awards cont’d on Pg 3)

Fall forum provides useful information

About 120 people attended the Manitoba Chapter’s fall public forum entitled Nutrients for Healthy Bones: HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? on Sept. 20, 2016 at the Norwood-St. Boniface Legion. The two presenters for the evening were Pat McCarthy Briggs, BSc, RD, MHEd, and Anna Pohorecky, RD. Dr. Bill Leslie, MD, MSc, FRCPC joined them immediately after the presentation for a very informative panel discussion. The panelists answered many questions and discussed topics of interest with the audience. Guests were invited to have their height measured at our Stand Tall display. It turned out to be a very informative evening with people leaving satisfied with additional knowledge and information and a gift from Manitoba Dairy Farmers. “The discussion about diet, Calcium and Vitamin D was something people badly need to hear. The panel was lively and provided a lot of information,” one guest stated in their evaluation.

The Award for Overall Excellence is presented to an Osteoporosis Canada Chapter that has succeeded in furthering the osteoporosis cause through its numerous activities/ work in the areas of education, fund development, communications and volunteer development. Started in 1995 and chartered since 2000, The Manitoba Chapter has been promoting the national organization at every opportunity. According to the award presenters, one of the strengths of the Manitoba Chapter is the quality and number of educational activities in which it offers. Over 5,000 people annually have had contact with the Chapter through educational sessions and displays. Manitoba Chapter volunteers Cherylle Unryn, Frances Goovaerts, and Executive Director Janet Choboter were honoured for their work with awards.

Manitoba Chapter Recognized and awarded for all their hard work.

(From Left to right: Janet Choboter, Cheryl Baldwin,

Dr. Heather Frame, Cherylle Unryn, and Joan Bartley)

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Joining the COPN executive in 2013, Cherylle has served as Vice-Chair in 2014 and is the current Chair. She also chairs the newsletter subcommittee and has written many articles for the COPING newsletter.

Cherylle Unryn receiving the Volunteer of Distinction Award with Dr. Heather Frame)

(Left to Right) Dr. Famida Jiwa President & CEO, Janet Choboter Executive Director of MB Chapter, Laurie Georges Director of Finance/HR

Volunteer of Distinction Award

Cherylle received the Volunteer of Distinction award for her work within the Manitoba Chapter and on the COPN executive. Since she first joined the Manitoba Chapter in 2006, she has served on almost every Chapter committee. As Chair of the Chapter’s Executive Committee, she developed the Board Manual for committee

Manitoba Chapter Recognized Cont’d

Angela Reyes Memorial Staff 2016 Manitoba Chapter Executive Director Janet was awarded the 2016 Angela Reyes Memorial Staff Award. The award is given in honour of Angela Reyes, a long-time employee with Osteoporosis Canada who passed away on July 25, 2013 after a lengthy battle with cancer. This award is intended to honour and recognize dedication and outstanding contributions by a staff member. Janet has been an employee of Osteoporosis Canada for over 15 years. She is passionate, dependable and a dedicated staff member who cares deeply for the staff and volunteers she works with. She is not only an asset to her chapter, but to the entire organization. Overseeing the numerous Chapter activities and programs, both educational and fundraising, as well as a diverse group of almost 100 volunteers is no easy feat, but Janet manages to stay abreast of everything. She willingly shares her expertise and knowledge, and provides guidance to the chapter’s staff, volunteers and various committees.

Congratulations to Frances, Janet, Cherylle, and the Manitoba Chapter!

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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 1200 Eglington Ave East, Suite 500 Toronto, Ontario M3C 1H9 Phone: 416.696.2663 Toll-free (in Canada only) (English): 1.800.463.6842 (French): 1.800.977.1778 Donations are greatly appreciated and are fully tax-deductible

Charitable Registration Number: 89551 0931 RR 0001

Save the Date for our Spring Public Forum: “Give Your Bones a Workout”

Tuesday, April 25 Henderson Highway Legion Branch No. 215 3600 De Vries Avenue, East St. Paul, Manitoba

Our Spring Public Forum is entitled “Give Your Bones a Workout” and is all about bone health and how exercise impacts your bones. With 3 fabulous physiotherapists presenting and leading us through an evening of demonstrations, presentations, and possibly some activities, we will be sure to learn a lot about the newest recommendations on exercise and what is best for those with osteoporosis and those concerned about bone health and exercising safely. Our presenters are: Lori De Pauw BMRPT, MSc. Lori has worked as a physiotherapist for over 30 years with a special focus on hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. She is a former faculty member and sessional lecturer at the School of Medical Rehabilitation, University of Manitoba. Lori currently practices at Green Hand to Shoulder Physiotherapy. Lori has been a volunteer with Osteoporosis Canada MB Chapter for over 10 years serving on the Education Committee and is a member of the Speaker’s Bureau. EMILY HUNTER dipPT Emily is the owner of Hunter Physiotherapy. She has been working in the area of exercise and orthopedics in both clinical and hospital settings for over 40 years. Emily is also the past chair of Osteoporosis Canada, Manitoba Chapter and has been a volunteer for over 18 years. She currently serves on the Education Committee and is a member of the Speakers Bureau. Rebecca Atkinson, BMR-PT Rebecca has been a practicing physiotherapist for 10 years and operates Envolve Physiotherapy. She utilizes T'ai Chi in her treatment regimes and teaches classes out of the Reh-Fit Centre. Rebecca has been a member of the Speaker’s Bureau for Osteoporosis Canada, Manitoba Chapter for over 4 years. Rebecca is devoted to helping people help themselves.

Doors will open at 6:30 and program begins at 7:00pm.

The evening is free but registration is required. Please call 204-772-3498 or email manitoba@osteoporosis.ca .

Join us for an evening of learning and information sharing.

Winners of the liquor raffle The liquor raffle ticket winners were drawn on Dec. 15 at the Manitoba Chapter office. The winners are: 1st Prize - $500 value liquor prize – Susan McLean 2nd Prize - $250 value liquor prize – Tony Hayhurst 3rd Prize - $150 value liquor prize – Jay Ross With your help we were able to raise $2,200 and reached our goal for liquor donations.

Are You Ready? #Social Media Ready Reminder! Osteoporosis Canada, Manitoba Chapter (OCM) has merged its Facebook and Twitter accounts with Osteoporosis Canada (OC) social media platforms. Knowledge is the power of every community and the chapter uses social media to support individuals in the risk reduction and treatment of osteoporosis. Help us raise awareness about osteoporosis online! Follow us on (OC) Facebook and Twitter @osteoporosisCA or visit www.osteoporosis.ca and click "Connect With Us." We are social and let's share our upcoming events together!

“Laughter is by definition healthy.” Doris Lessing