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Wellness Institute Program Guide Inside. Register early starting Dec 19 at 6am at www.wellnessinstitute.ca

at Seven OaksQuality and Safety

The Patient’s Voice feedback helps focus improvement

Foundation Update an art wall for the new atrium

Collaboration Improves Access a pathway to better COPD Care

online at sogh.ca and at wellnessinstitute.ca

5.Patient in the Process

6. Foundation Page

8.Improving Access for Patients with Lung Disease

9.Tops in North America

10.Washing Our Hands

19.Community Page

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This issue of Positively Healthy not only has a new look but also a new focus. We are excited to share our strategic plan and specifically our work on advancing quality and safety – which is one of our key strategic priorities. In this issue we have stories on our quality improvement activities as well as information on how we have engaged patients in assisting with our quality and safety efforts.

We are also sharing our efforts on listening to the patient and how we have used that feedback to improve services. We now routinely gather patient experience feedback in almost all areas. This feedback is shared with direct care staff to not only understand the patient experience but also develop ideas on how we can improve. We have launched a new program called Leadership Patient Visits, where senior managers visit patients across the hospital to hear firsthand about their experience in the hospital and how we can improve.

If you haven’t visited Seven Oaks for awhile you should drop by and see the completed atrium and other renovations under our Access to Care Project on the main level of the hospital. We’re committed to renewing our facility and providing comfortable space for patients and visitors.

The Access to Care project also created a new doctors clinic – Prairie Trail at the Oaks – for the Seven Oaks community. The clinic is now open and will be accepting new patients as more doctors join the practice. Those doctors will be part of Seven Oaks Hospital as well as providing care for the community in their independent practices in the clinic.

Increasingly our work is about connecting the care we provide with other healthcare providers and collaborating with other agencies such as primary care clinics, specialists, home care and long term care.

Seven Oaks is sincerely interested in feedback from patients and the public. Feel free to email info@sogh.mb.ca if you would like to comment on anything you read in Positively Healthy.

Wishing you the best of health,

Carrie Solmundson President and Chief Operating Officer

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Putting Patients First in Everything We Do.

continued on page 4

Listening to the Voice of the Patient

A good quality plan for any type of organization includes listening to the customer and using that information to identify opportunities for improvement.

While it might be standard for car dealers or hotel chains to routinely follow-up with and solicit feedback from their customers, it’s relatively new for Canadian hospitals to do likewise with patients.

Seven Oaks Hospital has begun

tracking and using patient satisfaction

as part of a strategic emphasis on

understanding and improving patient

experience. As a result of studying lead

hospitals in Canada and internationally,

Seven Oaks has embarked on a

framework for listening to the voice of

the patient by soliciting and capturing

feedback, analyzing and sharing it with

staff, and using the information to plan

improvement initiatives.

The framework includes:

• Surveys for both in-patients and patients who visit Emergency

• Inviting patient feedback in “how-to” posters, patient guides and web site

• A Patient Relations Officer to help patients discuss care issues

• A Grateful Patient Program to recognize exceptional care

• Leadership Patient Visits

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Some of these initiatives involve

direct contact with patients and

unit staff such as weekly Leadership

Patient Visits, adapted from an

innovation shared with Seven Oaks

by St. Boniface Hospital.

The senior leadership team visits a

different unit in the hospital each

Wednesday morning to ask patients

about their experience and how we

can improve. That opens a direct

line of communication from both

patients and direct care staff to

decision makers.

Another way for patients to provide feedback on their experience is through surveys that are provided (Seven Oaks has about 6000 admissions per year) at the time of discharge. Some of the questions include:

• Did nurses treat you with courtesy and respect?

• Were you involved in planning and deciding on your care?

• Were you involved in your own discharge planning?

• Did the hospital staff do everything they could to help with your pain?

• Did you get information about symptoms or health problems to watch for after leaving?

• How would your rate your overall experience?

According to Clinical Quality, Innovation and Performance Manager Jonathon Bahrychuk,

the in-patient survey captures

the critical categories for patient experience, but also provides room

for comments. Comments and survey results are shared by unit

managers with their staff at weekly

quality and safety huddles.

“Our goal is to drive constant quality

improvement at the unit level by

providing up-to-date results and

feedback so that solutions are found

quickly. We’re looking at where and

when and what we need to improve

and not waiting for end of year results

to do it,” he said.

Third Party Surveyor for EmergencySeven Oaks also sees about 47,000

patients per year in its Emergency

Department (ED) and it’s important

to get objective patient experience

feedback there as well. Distributing

surveys to patients during their time

in ED wasn’t practical. Similar to

other hospitals in Canada, Seven

Oaks contracted with a third party

organization to administer a patient

experience survey once a month to

a random sample of patients.

NRC Picker manages patient

experience surveys for over a

hundred other hospital Emergency

Departments in Canada both larger

and smaller than Seven Oaks,

including hospitals in Ontario,

Alberta and British Columbia. The

anonymous survey of a random

sample of recent patients is

standardized so that results can be

compared across the country.

A Recent Patient WritesOn October the 31st I went into Emergency due to chest pains and I have to extend compliments to all of the Emergency staff from triage, to the nurses, the medical student, the physician, the X-ray technicians – everyone.

Each and every member of the staff was polite, kind and I felt that they went out of their way for me.

A trip to the Emergency Department is never a pleasant experience for anyone, but the staff there made it a positive and comfortable time for me under the circumstances.

You often hear negative stories about hospitals in Winnipeg but the people at Seven Oaks during my visit were all fabulous and the treatment I received was amazing, as such I felt I had to write to extend my sincere gratitude.

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Early results show that Seven Oaks

is performing at or better than the

national benchmarks in all areas of

the survey, but with only one quarter

of results in it’s too early to draw

conclusions.

“The point of surveying patient

satisfaction is so we can improve,”

said Program Director for Specialty

Care Blair Stevenson. “If we score

higher in a particular category, that

just means we are on the right path

toward improving patient experience.

We are happier if we score well,

obviously, but the real value in a

tool like this is that it will help us

to focus our improvement initiatives

and to see whether those initiatives

actually affect our service from the

patient’s point of view.”

The detailed survey has over 50

questions and allows room for

patients to provide other feedback,

but not specific complaints or

compliments.

“We always respond to individual

concerns and compliments, but

with over 47,000 visits per year, we

need to hear from a broader base of

patients too so we know when we

are addressing systemic issues versus

isolated incidents,” Stevenson said.

Seven Oaks has been reviewing

the patient experience results with

staff and NRC Picker will continue

to collect and analyze survey

responses on behalf of the hospital

as it addresses gaps and introduces

improvements.

Have you had a recent patient

experience at Seven Oaks Hospital

that you would like to discuss?

Email info@sogh.mb.ca

or call the Patient Relations

Coordinator at 204-632-3160.

Two visits to Seven Oaks Emergency

have led to an interesting look at

process and improvement for a

Winnipeg project manager.

Donald Lepp, who works as a

Corporate Projects Manager at

Canada Post, was at Seven Oaks

Emergency with his wife after a car

accident last January. The initial

diagnosis was one broken and one

dislocated toe, but the next morning

Seven Oaks called to say that a

radiologist had reviewed her X-ray

and that there were broken bones

in her foot that required additional

imaging and attention.

That trip back to Emergency was

frustrating because it seemed like

there was no process for getting

back to see the doctor who had

called and they had to wait their

turn at triage again. It turned out

that there was a communication

breakdown and the doctor was

waiting for them while they were

waiting to be seen.

As frustrated as they were with

the additional wait Lepp recognizes

that the process worked, in that

the review by the radiologist led

to proper treatment, but once the

medical issues were sorted out

(his wife needed orthopedic

surgery to install pins) Lepp

turned his thoughts to what could

be done better.

“It’s very easy to complain, but

it’s quite another to suggest

some areas of opportunity for

improvement,” he said.

He emailed his thoughts to

Seven Oaks Chief Medical Officer

Ricardo Lobato de Faria, who is

also the site lead for Emergency

Medicine and was impressed by

the “professional” response.

That exchange turned into an

invitation from Seven Oaks to

participate in a process review

of the Emergency Department in

which all the processes are mapped

and duplication and variations

are addressed.

As a Project Manager with a

background in manufacturing, Lepp

was familiar with similar reviews

and found the differences in sectors

interesting. In manufacturing,

managers attempt to reduce

decision points with automation so

that there is less margin for error,

fewer delays and to eliminate costs,

but “healthcare is very decision

based. In manufacturing we have

one decision for three processes

but in healthcare it’s often three

decisions for one process.”

The process review produced

distinct improvement initiatives

that will address not just the issue

the Lepps faced, but improved

efficiency and better communication

across the busy department.

He feels the initiatives identified

(see Continuous Improvement

in Care, page 7) will also improve

the interaction between patient

and staff and is very interested

in the results of the process

improvements.

Patient in the ProcessAn ER Patient Tries his Hand at Process Doctor

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the historic events at Seven Oaks and the step forward into the future that represented at the time. Seven Oaks hospital is also taking a large step forward into the future by connecting acute, community and primary care providers under one roof.

The cover theme for Positively Healthy magazine is in turn inspired by the mosaic Hughes has created.

Simon Hughes holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Manitoba (1996) and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California (2010), in Irvine. His art practice encompasses painting, drawing, film and video.

The installation of the work is nearing completion and will be on view soon.

More about the artist and his other art work is available online at http://simonhughes.ca/

Seven Oaks Hospital celebrated the opening of its Access to Care Project in early October but one wall of the atrium is still “unfinished.” Unfinished in the sense that it is a canvas for local artist Simon Hughes who has been commissioned by Seven Oaks General Hospital Foundation to create an art wall.

The finished piece will be a 12 foot by 37 foot mosaic of Hughes’ original work Seven Oaks Sunrise. Hughes created the maquette (French for scale model) using a technique called drip painting and was awarded the commission by an advisory panel from the arts community and Seven Oaks Hospital.

That panel included members of the Jessiman family representing the Jessiman Foundation, which made a lead contribution to the Access to Care Project and made the Art Wall possible. The contribution is in honour of Judith Jessiman.

“We were thrilled to be included in the artist selection process, and it was great to see such high-quality proposals from each of the submitting artists. We chose Simon Hughes’ piece as it totally captured the essence of what the new Access to Care development represents: light, hope, optimism, and healing. Simon is a truly gifted artist and I’m certain people will be thoroughly impressed when they see the finished product in the wonderful new atrium” said Judy Jessiman.

Peter Jessiman, a member of the Seven Oaks Foundation Council and a Director of The Jessiman Foundation added “my mother has always loved great art and has a real appreciation for artists who can convey important

messages with their work. Simon Hughes really accomplished that with his piece for Seven Oaks. We are proud supporters of Seven Oaks and the Access to Care project will prove to be another successful, innovative development. Thanks to everyone who gave so generously and worked so hard to make it a reality.”

A digital version of his image of Seven Oaks Sunrise is being rendered in 80,000 ¾ inch vitreous glass tiles by a company called Artaic in Boston. Artaic combines robotics technology with the ancient art form of mosaics to provide one foot square tiles for the artist to assemble into a mosaic art piece.

The semi-translucent tiles will display and hold up well in the natural light of the atrium, but will also be lit from above during evening hours. Hughes’ work was inspired by the aftermath of

Sun Rising in Seven Oaks New Atrium

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FOuNDATION

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Continuous Improvement in CareAs part of an overall strategic focus on quality and safety, Seven Oaks Emergency Department is continually reviewing its processes and taking action to improve care. Current improvement initiatives include:

1. Access to Home Care Information of patients is now available electronically to ED staff. This means that ER physicians and nurses instantly know the level of care patients already have in place and can rely on to go home.

2. Easy Access to supplies and equipment. A department wide exercise has made equipment and supplies easier to get at and reduced steps to make more time available for patients.

3. Electronic patient record/charting at the bed side. Seven Oaks has an electronic record for patients but clinicians have previously needed to return to a work station to chart. Electronic charting at the patient’s bedside increases the time spent with the patient and reduces steps back and forth to chart. More interaction should improve communications between patients and the healthcare team.

4. Clinical pharmacist assigned to Emergency. Seven Oaks now has a full-time pharmacist to reconcile and explain medications to patients. The result should help patients understand their medications better when they return home.

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Health agencies in the northwest

corner of Winnipeg are collaborating

to improve access to proactive

treatment for a common but serious

respiratory disease.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary

Disorder is an often undiagnosed,

life-threatening lung disease that

interferes with normal breathing,

and is not fully reversible. The more

familiar terms of chronic bronchitis

and emphysema are no longer used

and are now included within the

COPD diagnosis.

There are 700,000 diagnosed cases

and likely the same number of

undiagnosed cases of COPD in

Canada and COPD related illness is the most common reason for hospitalization in Winnipeg.

COPD is a condition that will

progress without careful management and action by patients, but awareness

is low among both healthcare providers and patients that effective

action can be taken to preserve lung capacity and delay the progress of the

disease. Many COPD patients have “acute exacerbations” – episodes of

extreme difficulty breathing and end

up visiting an Emergency Department or being hospitalized.

The COPD Care Pathway Project,

funded with a one year project

grant by the Manitoba Patient Access

Network, is hoping to reduce these

“acute exacerbations” by improving

COPD Management in the community,

by following up with patients who

are hospitalized.

According to Project Manager Rose

Dziadekwich, a Registered Nurse,

over the next eight months the project

will address gaps in:

• Diagnosis (testing and then

treatment)

• Patient education and referral

to Pulmonary Rehabilitation

• Coordination and collaboration

across agencies

Improving Accessfor patients with lung disease

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“These people go home from an exacerbation (in hospital) to the community and there’s no interface to follow the disease. It’s a progressive disease; patients need education to self-manage when they have mild to moderate symptoms and guidance for where to get help for severe symptoms. They also need access to community resources such as Pulmonary Rehab,” she said.

The project is inviting the participation of patients with COPD as a diagnosis who have been hospitalized or visited the Emergency at Seven Oaks Hospital or are patients of three participating medical clinics – Nor’west Co-op Health Centre in Inkster area, Kildonan Medical Centre at Seven Oaks Hospital and Pritchard Farm Medical Clinic in East St. Paul. So far 40 patients have been recruited towards the goal of 100.

A Case Manager, Respiratory Therapist and Educator Raquel Fernandes will communicate with patients to ensure they get the follow-up they need.

The pathway puts more of the onus for COPD management on the primary care clinics but also provides resources for those clinics in the form of guidelines and recommendations, access to spiromtery and community resources for education such as Pulmonary Rehabilitation at the Wellness Institute.

One of the participating physicians Dr. Lucie Hlas from Nor’West Co-op is “honoured to be part of the project” and thinks the pathway will help improve the care she and other primary care providers are providing as well as help patients to help themselves.

“I’m a really sound clinician but I do have some gaps. I can’t be expert in everything. I think it’s fantastic to have guidelines and algorithms in terms of managing any chronic condition especially when they make sense, and this does make sense,” she said.

Dr. Hlas says that she already practices in a multi-disciplinary model with Nurse Practitioners and dietitians and social workers and that a process that includes more disciplines working together is better for patient education especially one that requires lifestyle change.

“I believe most patients would like, and would benefit from the input of other practitioners... I think it’s best for any chronic condition,” she said.

The project runs until the end of May 2013 and will include a rigorous evaluation of all aspects of the project and its benefit to patients, according to Dziadekwich.

“We want to demonstrate that with case management, proper diagnosis, medications and education/rehabilitation we can improve physical health status, awareness of disease and quality of life.”

The really good news is that based on similar efforts in the UK and other jurisdictions in Canada, achieving those patient benefits with best practice guidelines should also lead to system benefits such as reducing costly and unnecessary hospitalization and ER visits, and reducing length of stay for admitted patients.

More information and resources about COPD are available from the Manitoba Lung Association web site at www.mb.lung.ca (Click “Lung Diseases” and COPD).

for patients with lung disease

A joint program of Seven Oaks Hospital and

the Wellness Institute that teaches patients

to manage their own COPD has been

selected as one of the top 5 innovative

medical programs in North America.

The Medical Fitness Association (MFA) a

network of over 900 medical fitness facilities

in North America chose the Seven Oaks –

Wellness Pulmonary Rehabilitation program

out of 20 other nominated programs.

The award recognizes excellence in patient

care and clinical integration between

hospitals and medical fitness facilities.

Seven Oaks Pulmonary Rehabilitation

program was featured along with the other

innovative medical fitness programs at an

MFA awards ceremony in New Orleans at

the end of November.

Wellness Institute is a leader in, and has been

offering a Pulmonary Rehabilitation program

for several years, but has just recently been

able to provide subsidized participation

as a result of funding from the Winnipeg

Health Region. Respiratory Therapists from

the hospital work together with exercise

professionals from Wellness Institute to offer

education and supervised exercise.

COPD usually means a permanent loss of

lung function, but by learning to increase their

exercise level safely and improve cardio-

vascular strength, COPD patients are able

to maintain more of their day to day activities,

improve their quality of life, and delay or

prevent the progression of their disease.

Wellness Institute was previously recognized

in 2005 as a top medical fitness facility in

North America.

If you or someone you know suffers

from COPD you may want to find out

more about Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

See Program #11 on page 13 in the

Wellness Institute Program Guide.

Tops in North America

The 5 moments of hand hygiene

Hand washing by healthcare providers

is an issue for hospitals worldwide.

Hand washing or what is known as

“routine practices for hand hygiene”

is the best way to prevent Hospital

Acquired Infections (HAIs) that put

vulnerable patients at risk.

Unfortunately while many healthcare

providers believe they are already

practising good hand hygiene, audits

show otherwise. According to the

College of Physicians and Surgeons

of Ontario a study in that province

showed a compliance rate of less

than 40% even though “an increase

in hand hygiene adherence of only

20% results in a 40% reduction in

the rate of HAIs.”

This doesn’t mean healthcare staff

aren’t washing their hands ever,

it means they aren’t washing their

hands in all the circumstances

where they are required. Healthcare

staff are expected to clean their

hands, either with soap and water

or with alcohol-based rinses,

before and after every activity with

a patient whether that involves

dressing a wound or other care,

such as providing medications

or bringing food.

A recent audit showed 75%

improvement in hand hygiene at

Seven Oaks but the hospital still

has work to do and has undertaken

strategies to support and improve

compliance including:

• A complete review of routine

hand hygiene practices and

expectations for all staff

• Internal auditing using a

hand-held computer device

for real-time results

• Follow-up with departments

and services where compliance

was low

• Manager review of hand hygiene

reports in weekly huddles

• Installation of bed side hand

hygiene stations

Other targeted Strategies include:

• All managers and specific staff

trained in hand hygiene auditing

• Regular checks and reminders

by managers

• Inviting patients to remind staff

to wash their hands

“I’m pleased that our efforts have

made a difference but we can do

better and will do better,” said

President Carrie Solmundson.

Washing Our Hands

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A recent audit showed 75% improvement in hand hygiene at Seven Oaks...

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off – one more way to feel better with wellness50% Become a wellness member before December 31st and get 50%off your enrolment fee.See the front desk for details. Terms and conditions apply.

1. Wellness Institute 1075 Leila Ave Tue, Jan 15 – Feb 19, 6:00-8:30pm

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ProGrAM Guide

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Refunds will be issued up to one week prior to the program start date and are subject to a $20 administration fee.

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Wellness is:Staying Fit… with the latest in cardio and resistance equipment and over 200 member fitness classes per week.

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riSK FACTor reduCTioN16. Kick Butt! Smoking CessationBecome smoke free with a proven program based on a Mayo Clinic model, which includes professional support and Wellness institute facility access for three months. Kick Butt! group sessions for workplaces are also available. Call 204-632-3946. $300

SeLF-MANAGeMeNT For CHroNiC CoNdiTioNS8. Lean, Keen, Kidney Machines!An exercise program for people living with chronic kidney disease, including renal Health Clinic patients and anyone on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. A $20 deposit, due at first class, is refunded if at least 80% of classes are attended. To register, call 204-631-3039.a. Mon, Jan 21 – Mar 25, 1:00-3:00pm (education and exercise)b. Tue & Thu, Jan 22 – Mar 28, 1:00-2:30pm (exercise only)c. Wed, Jan 23 – Mar 27, 6:00-8:00pm (education and exercise)

9. Stroke and NeuroFit Exercise ProgramA program designed to help people with stroke and other neurological conditions (who have completed their rehabilitation program) improve their quality of life and ability to stay active. Those who are unable to walk, with or without a walking aide, must be accompanied by an attendant. To register, call 204-632-3910. $100Tue & Thu, Feb 12 – Apr 4, 10:00-11:30am

10. Cardiac RehabilitationAn education and exercise program designed for people recovering from cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, bypass surgery or irregular heart rhythms. Programs are held monthly during the day and evening. To register, call 204-632-3907. $230 (Subsidy available)

11. Pulmonary Rehabilitationdo you have CoPd, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, shortness of breath, or pulmonary fibrosis? use puffers or oxygen? Learn more about your condition, medications and how to manage more effectively through education and exercise sessions. Programs are held monthly during the day. This program requires a respiratory disease diagnosis and a physician referral. To register, call 204-831-2181. FREE

12. Diabetes Exercise Programour health professionals will lead you through supervised exercise and education sessions to help increase your energy levels and better manage your health. To register, call 204-632-3900. $80/$50 MbrTue & Thu, Jan 29 – Mar 21, 2:30-4:30pm

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Join us on February 14th for Matters of the Heart – see back page for details

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17. FREEway to WellnessLearn the basics of leading a healthy lifestyle including physical activity, nutrition, and strategies for getting started. FREE

Thu, Jan 24, 7:00-8:30pm

18. Motivate Yourself to Move People get involved in exercise for a number of reasons… what’s yours? regardless of your reason, join us to boost your motivation and learn practical ways to overcome barriers that keep you from achieving your physical activity goals. FREE

Tue, Feb 12, 7:00-8:30pm

19. Finding Time for Healthy Eating Join a registered dietitian to discover some great tips on grocery shopping, meal preparation, portion control and more. FREE

Thu, Mar 14, 7:00-8:30pm

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Whether you currently have health challenges or simply want to get your health on the right track, let us help you navigate the road to good health and wellbeing!

MANiToBA FiTNeSS CouNCiL LeAder CerTiFiCATioN14. Active Older Adultolder adults are the fastest growing population. Certified Aqua, Group, or resistance instructors can expand their knowledge to teach this population. Learn the physiological, biological and social changes affecting older adults. The new format includes an at-home/distance education component which MuST be completed prior to attending the 8-hour in-class session. The $100 at-home manual and text MuST be purchased at the MFC office prior to attending this program. $100/$90 MbrSun, Jan 20, 8:00am-5:00pm

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Diabetes Event

Stay tuned for more

information on our

Annual Diabetes Event

happening in April!

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ACTiVe oLder AduLTSThe following seminars are provided in partnership with ALCOA (Active Living Coalition of Older Adults).

29. Stay on Your Feet – Take Action to Prevent Falls!reduce your risk of falling – hear tips on getting active, taking care of your health and improving your balance and coordination to prevent falls. FREE

Wed, Jan 9, 1:00-2:00pm

30. “Preparation for Encore Living”ALCoA-MB is facilitating this pilot event to help older adults transition from their career-centered life to purposeful and healthy active living. This session will focus on healthy choices and engaging activities that set you up for success in the next leg of your life journey. FREE

Thu, Mar 7, 6:00-8:30pm

31. Steppin’ Up with Confidence – 55+ Peer Volunteer Leader Workshop (Leader Training) This free training session will prepare you to encourage older adults to participate in exercise programs in seniors’ apartment buildings or centres. Participants receive a volunteer peer exercise leader manual and related resources. FREE

To register contact the ALCOA-MB at 204-632-3947.Fri, Jan 18, 9:00–3:30pm

32. “Staying Stronger – Longer” Older Adult Leader Training Workshop (Leader Training)Pre-requisite is the ‘Steppin’ up with Confidence’ Peer Volunteer Leader Program. You will learn how to use weights and exercise bands safely and wisely to improve and maintain strength for older adults. FREE

To register contact the ALCOA-MB at 204-632-3947.Mon, Jan 21, 9:00-12:00pm

33. “Walk for Life – Lead the Way” Peer Volunteer Leader Workshop (Leader Training)Learn how you can start and support a local walking group in your neighbourhood. You will learn activities appropriate to people who are 55 years of age or older. dress for activity. FREE

To register contact the ALCOA-MB at 204-632-3947Fri, Mar 15, 9:00-12:00pm

34. Medicine Use and Misuse: “Let’s Talk” An interactive presentation for older adults and care givers on tips for effective medicine use and how to communicate with your doctor or pharmacist about your medicines. FREE

Wed, Jan 23, 1:00-2:00pm

SPiriTuAL WeLLNeSS22. Sacred JourneyThe New Year is the perfect time to pause and regain perspective. using various exercises and small group discussion, participants will explore their own sacred story using Joseph Campbell’s Heroic Journey and explore some everyday ways to nurture one’s sense of meaning and purpose. $40/$35 MbrWed, Jan 16, 7:00-9:30pm

23. Mindful Eating, Healthy EatingLearn about dr. Jan Chozen Bay’s seven types of hunger and explore subconscious habits and patterns around food in order to better listen to our body about what, when, and how much to eat. $35/$30 MbrWed, Feb 6, 7:00-9:00pm

24. Introduction to Meditation for Stress ReductionMeditation is an easy and effective way to counteract stress. Learn some simple breathing and meditation techniques to relax your body and mind. $35/$30 MbrWed, Feb 13, 7:00-9:00pm

25. Meditation for Life: MindfulnessBy enabling one to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary, mindfulness meditation can be a powerful antidote to stress. discover ways to become more mindful in your everyday life for greater peace and well-being. $35/$30 MbrMon, Mar 4, 7:00-9:00pm

26. Meditation for Peace and Healing: Guided ImageryAn easy and effective way to evoke the mind’s creative power to enhance one’s physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Learn some simple exercises to help relax, deal with stressful life events and promote healing. $35/$30 MbrWed, Mar 20, 7:00-9:00pm

LiViNG WeLL27. Swing into Spring – Improve Your Golf Game!Learn to add power, distance, and speed to your swing! Take home exercises to put you at the top of your game. $15/10 MbrWed, Mar 20, 7:15-8:30pm

28. Discover ReflexologyFoot reflexology is a helping art that helps to reduce stress, improve circulation, aide the body in self healing and promote health and well being. $25Wed, Mar 6, 12:30-7:30pm (30 min appointments available)

35. “Get in the Fun & Games” – the Manitoba 55+ GamesLearn how you can participate in the 2013 Manitoba 55+ Games. There are a variety of age-friendly events, including bowling, cycling, “predict-your time walk” and “brain-healthy games” such as crib, whist and scrabble. FREE

Wed, Feb 20, 1:30-2:30pm

36. Manitoba 55+ Games Orientation and Registration BlitzMeet the 55+ Games Ambassadors and previous year’s participants. Find out what age-friendly activities are offered and how you can become involved. everyone who registers for a Manitoba 55+ Games event will be entered into a draw for 55+ Games Prizes. Bring a friend! FREE

Wed, Mar 20, 9:00-12:00pm

37. “Changing Seats” for Older Driver Safetydeveloped by the Transportation options Network for Seniors (T.o.N.S.) to help older drivers stay on the road safely as long as possible. Learn strategies to continue driving safely, enjoyably and stress-free! FREE

Wed, Mar 27, 1:30-3:00pm

38. Introduction to Nordic Pole WalkingLearn how to add a bit extra to your step and stability using walking poles. Participate in this hands-on introduction to Nordic pole walking. dress for activity. FREE

a. Fri, Jan 11, 1:00-2:30pmb. Fri, Feb 15, 1:00-2:30pm

oSTeoPoroSiS SerieSFacilitated by the Osteoporosis Society of Canada, MB Chapter and the Wellness Institute.

39. How Strong are your Bones? Overview & Nutrition FREE

Mon, Jan 28, 6:00-8:00pm

40. Treatments and Supplements FREE

Mon, Feb 4, 6:00-8:00pm

41. Exercise Information FREE

Mon, Feb 11, 6:00-8:00pm

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TAKiNG CHArGe oF Your HeALTH

WeiGHT MANAGeMeNTWith the support and guidance of nutrition, exercise and lifestyle coaches, learn and practice the process of change in eating, exercise and lifestyle habits.

56. Fitter.Firmer.Faster. Weight Loss Challenge – 10 weeksGet Fitter.Firmer.Faster. on a team led by Certified Personal Trainers. Weekly fitness challenges and weigh-ins help get you motivated while Super Sessions show you how to keep it off. Must be able to exercise at an intense level. $215/$125 Mbr

All-Team Dates & Super Sessions (SS): Kick Off: Sat, Jan 12, 9:00-10:00amNutrition SS: Sat, Jan 12, 10:15-11:15amFitness Frenzy Exercise Challenge: Sat, Feb 23, 10:00am-12:00pmBehaviour Change SS: Tue, Feb 26, 5:00-6:00pmWrap Up: Sat, Mar 23, 9:00-10:00am

Choose a Class, Choose Your Team: Team A: Mon, Jan 14, 5:30-7:00pmTeam B: Mon, Jan 14, 7:00-8:30pmTeam C: Wed, Jan 16, 5:30-7:00pmTeam D: Wed, Jan 16, 7:00-8:30pmTeam E: Sat, Jan 19, 7:30-9:00am

Winning team members receive a Wellness institute gift certificate. Participants must attend at least six supervised exercise sessions to qualify for final weigh in.

Bridge & Cribbage Quilting Wed until May 15 Thu until May 16 1:00-3:00pm 1:30-3:30pm

57. Healthier “U” For the person seeking to make positive lifestyle changes and lose weight through individual coaching and group support. Program includes 1 hour of education and 2 hours of exercise per week, full gym access for 10 weeks and a follow-up class at week 17. $275/$225 MbrJan 22 – Mar 28 Tue, 5:45-8:00pm (education and exercise) and Thu, 5:45-6:45pm (exercise only)

Orientation: Tue, Jan 15, 5:45-8:30pm

Week 17 Follow up Class: Wed May 22, 5:45-8:30pm

eMoTioNAL HeALTHNEW 51. ASIST 11

(Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)Builds on previous editions while offering advances that help meet current challenges and provides new opportunities in creating suicide-safer communities. For professionals and non-professional caregivers. recognized by many organizations and employers. $175a. Sat/Sun, Feb 2/3, 8:30-4:30pmb. Mon/Tue, Apr 8/9, 8:30-4:30pm

NEW 52. Recovery of HopeFinding hope and going on the journey to rediscover yourself. everyone is welcome. FREE

Wed, Jan 23, 6:30-8:30pm

53. Anxiety: Real, Disabling & Treatable Join the Anxiety disorder Association of MB to explore problems such as Panic disorder, Social Anxiety disorder and others. discover treatment resources and how to help someone with anxiety. FREE

a. Thu, Jan 31, 7:00-8:30pmb. Tue, Feb 19, 1:00-2:30pm

54. Living with Depressionunderstand the illness of depression and how to live successfully with it. FREE

Thu, Feb 7, 6:30-8:30pm

55. Bipolar & Borderline Personality DisorderLearn what they are and how to live a successful and great life. Personal experiences shared. FREE

Wed, Mar 13, 6:30-8:30pm

NEW 42. 30 Minute CasserolesLearn how to make healthy meals with little effort. recipes and food demo included. $20/$15 MbrThu, Feb 28, 7:00-8:30pm

43. Lessons Learned as a Patient Advocatedo you want to become more engaged in your own healthcare? dawn White, author of “Finding Your Voice; our Journey with Cancer through the Health Care System”, will share her experiences and lessons learned while navigating the healthcare system. FREE a. Wed, Jan 30, 7:00-8:00pmb. Sat, Mar 2, 11:00-12:00pm

44. Reading LabelsFind out how to identify and compare food products to make a healthy choice. $15/$10 MbrThu, Jan 24, 7:00-8:30pm

45. Getting to Know your Kidneys: The Good, the Bad, the UglyLearn about normal kidney function, recognizing kidney disease, and treatment and management options. FREE

Tue, Feb 5, 6:00-7:30pm

46. Sharpening The Grey Matterexercising your brain helps improve cognitive health. Learn fun and effective ways to keep your mind sharp. Great for older adults or anyone working with older adults. $15/$10 MbrTue, Jan 22, 2:15-3:30pm

47. In Control: Pelvic Muscle Strengthening (PMS)For women with weak bladder control, back pain and weak abdominals. This education and exercise class will help you restore your core strength, with emphasis on the pelvic floor for urge and stress incontinence. May be covered by health insurance. $150 Tue, Feb 19 – Mar 12, 7:00-8:30pm

48. Building Balance – Falls PreventionHelp reduce the risk of fall injuries by learning key exercises to improve your balance and stability. Wear comfortable shoes. $15/$10 MbrTue, Jan 29, 2:15-3:30pm

49. Chronic Pain Management WorkshopJoin The Arthritis Society to get your questions answered, learn techniques to deal with joint and muscle pain, and hear tips on managing stress and fatigue. FREE

Tue, Jan 15, 1:00-3:00pm

50. Prostate Cancer Support GroupWant to learn more about prostate cancer and the various treatments available? Learn from men and their families who have experienced this disease. Medical guest speakers will also deliver one hour presentations. FREE

Call the Manitoba Prostate Cancer Support Group at 204-989-3433 or visit www.manpros.org.3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00-9:00pmSOGH Auditorium

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Adult Fitness58. TRX for GolfAnxious to hit the greens & start swinging those clubs? using the latest trend in fitness equipment, the TrX suspension training system, this class is specifically designed to focus on developing these areas of strength and flexibility needed to master your golf swing. No previous TrX experience is required. $80/$45 MbrSat, Jan 12 – Mar 2, 8:00-8:55amSat, Mar 16 – May 4, 8:00-8:55am

59. Zumba GoldThis fun class brings the exciting Latin dance rhythms created in the original Zumba to the active older adult or special populations that may need modifications for success. Created to emphasize the basics, it’s so easy to follow that everyone can do it! indoor shoes only. $85/$45 MbrSat, Jan 19 – Mar 16, 2:15-3:15pm (No class Mar 9)

60. Zumba Dance & ToningThis Latin-inspired dance-fitness class blends Latin and international music and movements. No dance experience is needed for the easy-to-learn moves with cardio and muscle toning benefits! indoor shoes only. $108/$57 MbrWed, Jan 16 – Mar 20, 8:35-9:45pm

61. Belly FitA beginner-intermediate fitness fusion for women! Begin with easy-to-learn moves infused with Belly dance, Bollywood, Bhangra and African dance. Then tone-up with Pilates core work and finish with a yoga-inspired stretch.Sat, Jan 19 – Mar 16, 1:00-2:00pm $85/$45 Mbr (No class Mar 9)Mon, Jan 14 – Mar 25, 6:15-7:15pm $108/$57 Mbr (No class Feb 18)

62. Tough EnoughWork and play hard without choreography. Sport drills, power movements, weights, plyometrics, martial arts, agility, speed training and core conditioning. $80/Free MbrMon, Jan 14 – Mar 25, 7:30-8:30pm (No class Feb 18)

63. Back To Basics Hi/LoLearning is easy in this non-intimidating, relaxed atmosphere using basic “choreography” that will motivate you towards your fitness goals! $120/Free MbrTue, Jan 8 – Mar 26, 6:30-7:25pm

64. Combo BasicsThis entry level class is great for beginners and includes a hi/lo warm-up, a step cardio component followed by resistance training that will introduce you to a variety of equipment. $130/ FREE MbrThu, Jan 3 – Mar 28, 7:30-8:25pm

65. PACE™exercises are designed to maintain or improve joint mobility, endurance, balance and coordination for those with arthritis.a. Mon, Jan 14 – Mar 25, 1:00-2:00pm $60/ FREE Mbr (No class Feb 18)b. Thu, Jan 17 – Mar 28, 1:00-2:00pm $66/ FREE Mbr

66. Live Longer, StrongerA wide range of activities from low impact aerobics, strength training and yoga/Pilates inspired stretching will improve your function to help with your daily activities. use all kinds of exciting equipment while gaining confidence. GreAT for beginners of all ages! Should be able to get down on the floor. $60/ FREE MbrTue, Jan 15 – Mar 19, 1:00-2:00pm

67. Karate BeginnerThis martial art uses only the body to promote fitness, self-defense and confidence. Blocks, punches, strikes and kicks improve strength, posture, flexibility, speed, agility, coordination and cardio. All ages welcome. $144/$78 Sel Mbr/ FREE MbrTue, Jan 8 – Mar 26, 7:00-8:00pm

68. Karate Continuingready to move on? Previous experience required. $144/$78 Sel Mbr/ FREE MbrSat, Jan 12 – Mar 30, 9:30-10:30am

69. Tai Chi/Taijiquan BeginnerThis ancient Chinese exercise is for all with slow, gentle movements designed to help restore and maintain overall wellness. $95/ FREE Mbra. Tue, Jan 15 – Mar 19, 10:15-11:15amb. Tue, Jan 15 – Mar 19, 6:00-7:00pm

70. Iyengar Yoga BeginnerWith prescribed movements and a variety of props, this practice stretchesthe body and improves flexibility and mobility.a. Mon, Jan 7 – Mar 25, 9:00-10:15am, $121/ FREE Mbr (No class Feb 18)b. Mon, Jan 7 – Mar 25, 5:15-6:30pm, $121/ FREE Mbr (No class Feb 18)c. Tues, Jan 8 – Mar 26, 7:15-8:30pm, $132/ FREE Mbrd. Wed, Jan 9 – Mar 27, 10:30-11:45am, $132/ FREE Mbre. Thu, Jan 10 – Mar 28, 6:45-8:00pm, $132/ FREE Mbr

71. Iyengar Yoga Continuing/Mixed LevelMove on to more advanced movements and poses. Previous yoga experience required.a. Mon, Jan 7 – Mar 25, 10:30-11:45am, $121/ FREE Mbr (No class Feb 18)b. Mon, Jan 7 – Mar 25, 6:45-8:00pm, $121/ FREE Mbr (No class Feb 18)c. Wed, Jan 9 – Mar 27, 9:00-10:15am, $132/ FREE Mbrd. Thu, Jan 10 – Mar 28, 5:15-6:30pm, $132/ FREE Mbre. Sat, Jan 12 – Mar 30, 8:30-9:45am, $121/ FREE Mbr (No class Mar 9)

NEW 72. Beginner Astanga Iyengar Power Yoga Intermediate LevelThis is an introduction to yoga flow, a more advanced form of yoga. Previous yoga experience required and not recommended for people with limitations. a. Thu, Jan 10 – Mar 28, 6:15-7:15am, $132/ FREE Mbrb. Sat, Jan 12 – Mar 30, 10:00-11:15am, $121/ FREE Mbr (No class Mar 9)

73. Kundalini Yoga All LevelA powerful form of yoga that stimulates optimal wellbeing with simpletechniques. All levels are welcome. $132/ FREE Mbra. Wed, Jan 9 – Mar 27, 6:45-8:00pmb. Fri, Jan 11 – Mar 29, 10:30-11:45am

74. Hatha Yoga Gentle/Mixed LevelThe union of physical, mental and spiritual aspects promotes internal andexternal balance while improving flexibility. Gentle classes move at a slowerpace with fewer poses. All levels welcome. $132/ FREE Mbra. Wed, Jan 9 – Mar 27, 5:15-6:30pmb. Thu, Jan 10 – Mar 28, 10:15-11:30amc. Fri, Jan 11 – Mar 29, 9:00-10:15am

75. Body Blissenjoy a mind/body workout that blends flowing movements for strength, balance, flexibility and core strength with a finale of deep relaxation. $89/ FREE Mbra. Wed, Jan 2 – Mar 27, 12:05-12:50pm b. Thu, Jan 3 – Mar 28, 6:30-7:25pm

Wellness Institute Member: Look for your and specially priced Adult Fitness Programs, including yoga, aerobics, karate and more!

FREE

To ReGIsTeR call 204-632-3900 or visit www.wellnessinstitute.ca (Registration & refund policies on Page 12)Register early online December 19. In-person and phone registration opens December 20.

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Stott Pilates

reForMer PiLATeSSpecially designed equipment accommodates your abilities from post rehab treatment to a dynamic full body challenge! Ideal for those seeking to decrease neck or back pain or increase strength in the shoulders or hips.

NEW 76. Reformer Pilates for RunnersSpecifically target the muscles and movement patterns used during running. enhance proper running mechanics and joint alignment, maintain muscle balance and help reduce injuries. increase your core strength, reduce fatigue and improve your overall running performance. Suitable for those with prior strength training or Pilates experience. $210/$180 MbrSun, Jan 13 – Mar 31, 7:45-8:45am

77. Beginner ReformerNo reformer experience required.a. Mon, Jan 7 – Mar 25, 6:30-7:30pm $193/$165 Mbr (No class Feb 18)b. Thu, Jan 10 – Mar 28, 10:45-11:45am $210/$180 Mbr

78. Continuing ReformerFor those who are still mastering the essentials.a. Mon, Jan 7 – Mar 25, 10:45-11:45am $193/$165 Mbr (No class Feb 18)b. Tue, Jan 8 – Mar 26, 10:15-11:15am $210/$180 Mbrc. Tue, Jan 8 – Mar 26, 7:00-8:00pm $210/$180 Mbr

79. Mixed Level ReformerFor first-timers or those who are still mastering the essentials.Tues, Jan 8 – Mar 26, 8:15-9:15pm $210/$180 Mbr

80. Men’s Only ReformerPacked with simple moves that boost your traditional training programwhile challenging your core and improving spinal alignment. Suited torecreational or serious athletes with strength training or Pilates experience. $210/$180 MbrSun, Jan 13 – Mar 31, 10:45-11:45am

81. Intermediate ReformerYou’ve mastered the essentials and are ready for more.a. Mon, Jan 7 – Mar 25, 9:30-10:30am $193/$165 Mbr (No classes Feb 18)b. Wed, Jan 9 – Mar 27, 5:00-6:00pm $210/$180 Mbr

82. Power Reformer ContinuingShort on time? Try this quick, 45min lunch time workout! $158/$136 MbrThu, Jan 10 – Mar 28, 12:05-12:50pm

83. Athletic Conditioning Mixed LevelThis beefed-up but simplified selection of total body moves challenges core stabilization and can improve sport performance. For those who are experienced in Pilates or are already active. $210/$180 MbrSat, Jan 12 – Mar 30, 10:45-11:45am

If you have an injury or condition which

requires additional attention or modification,

a private lesson may be necessary.

MAT PiLATeSMat Pilates is a series of exercises that focus on abdominal conditioning as well as full body flexibility. Simple changes to your way of movement will improve core stabilization and may result in a flatter stomach and decreased back pain.

84. Beginner MatNo previous exposure to Pilates. $120/$102 Mbra. Tue, Jan 8 – Mar 26, 7:15-8:15pmb. Wed, Jan 9 – Mar 27, 10:45-11:45amc. Wed, Jan 9 – Mar 27, 6:00-7:00pmd. Sat, Jan 12 – Mar 30, 9:15-10:15am

85. Continuing MatStill mastering the essential exercises or joining us from a home video program? $120/$102 Mbra. Wed, Jan 9 – Mar 27, 9:30-10:30amb. Wed, Jan 9 – Mar 27, 7:15-8:15pmc. Sat, Jan 12 – Mar 30, 10:30-11:30am

86. Mixed Level MatAll levels welcome. $110/$94 Mbra. Mon, Jan 7 – Mar 25, 7:45-8:45pm (No class Feb 18)

87. Intermediate MatYou’ve mastered the essential exercises, now you’re ready to move on. $120/$102 Mbra. Tue, Jan 8 – Mar 26, 6:00-7:00pm b. Thu, Jan 10 – Mar 28, 9:30-10:30am

“Come away feeling and looking stronger”

BooT CAMPS For eVerY BodYMelt unwanted pounds, tone up and energize with us in a power-packed strength endurance and agility based boot camp with a motivating team format. All camps are led by our Certified Personal Trainers.

88. Fitter.Firmer.Faster Indoor Boot Camps 4 weeks $165/$125 Mbra. Mon/Wed/Fri, Jan 4 – Jan 30, 12:00-12:50pm b. Mon/Wed/Fri, Feb 1 – Mar 1, 12:00-12:50pm c. Mon/Wed/Fri, Mar 4 – Apr 3, 12:00-12:50pm

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Kids’ Health Our 8+ week kids’ fitness classes qualify

for the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit.

Birthday Parties! Celebrate your next birthday party with us! Let the Wellness Institute help you throw a fun, active party for your children!

TiNY ToTS89. Wee Move An introduction to music and movement for toddlers who are walking – 2½ years.Sat, Jan 12 – Mar 2, 9:30-10:00am $48

90. Mini-Movers enhance motor skills with jumping, hopping, climbing, throwing, running, balancing, and dancing. For children aged 2½ – 4 years.Sat, Jan 12 – Mar 2, 10:00-10:45am $48

91. Wee Swim Parent and tot will enjoy swimming in our warm water pool, with a focus on movement, fun, and gaining comfort in the water. For ages 6 months – 2½ years.a. Sat, Jan 12 – Mar 16, 12:00-12:30pm $60b. Sat, Jan 12 – Mar 16, 12:30-1:00pm $60c. Thu, Jan 10 – Mar 14, 4:50–5:20pm $60d. Thu, Mar 21 – Apr 11, 4:50–5:20pm $24e. Sat, Mar 23 – Apr 13, 12:00-12:30pm $24f. Sat, Mar 23 – Apr 13, 12:30-1:00pm $24

92. Gym & Swim A semi-structured hour of fun for children and their parent, including gym activities and swimming in our warm water pool.a. Fri, Jan 11 – Mar 22, 5:30-6:30pm (2-3 year olds) $80 (No class mar 8)b. Fri, Jan 11 – Mar 22, 6:45-7:45pm (4-5 year olds) $80 (No class mar 8)

diSCoVer dANCeA performance highlighting the students’ achievements will be held during the last class. Costumes not required.

93. Parent & Tot Dance Focuses on coordination, movement, music and FuN! For children aged 2-3 years. $55Sat, Jan 12 – Mar 16, 11:00-11:25am

94. Preschool Ballet A fun intro to movements and positions, with rhythm, songs and games. For children aged 3-5 years. $55Sat, Jan 12 – Mar 16, 11:30-11:55am

95. Beginner Ballet develops the foundations for ballet technique in a fun and active way. For children aged 4-6 years. $65Sat, Jan 12 – Mar 16, 12:00-12:45pm

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KArATeA traditional martial art that uses the whole body to build confidence, respect, commitment and physical condition.

96. Little Tigers Karate Parents are encouraged to participate with the child (no added cost). For children aged 5-7 years. $60Tue, Jan 8 – Mar 12, 5:15-6:00pm

97. Karate Kids I For children aged 8-12 years. $100Tue, Jan 8 – Mar 12, 6:00-7:00pm

98. Karate Kids II An intermediate level for children aged 8-11 years with a minimum of yellow belt. $100Sat, Jan 12 – Mar 16, 11:30am-12:30pm

99. Youth Karate A more advanced class for youth aged 12-17 years with a minimum of yellow belt. $100Sat, Jan 12 – Mar 16, 10:30-11:30am

KidS CLuB100. Mini Indoor Soccer Keep active with soccer drills and activities! $60a. Wed, Jan 16 – Mar 6, 1:00-1:45pm (4-5 year olds)b. Thu, Jan 17 – Mar 7, 5:15-6:00pm (3-5 year olds)

TeeN FiTNeSSNEW 101. Take Charge of Your S.E.L.F. for 14-17 year olds

Sustainable Empowering Life FundamentalsLearn life skills to help you with stress management, nutrition, self-esteem, finances, exams, relationships, fitness management, future planning, family dynamics and much more! Feel prepared for all life’s challenges. $75Thu, Feb 7 – Mar 7, 7:00-9:00pm

To ReGIsTeR call 204-632-3900 or visit www.wellnessinstitute.ca (Registration & refund policies on Page 12)Register early online December 19. In-person and phone registration opens December 20.

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Art Beating Strong at Seven Oaks A unique arrangement with Artbeat Studio will bring original art to Seven Oaks Hospital.

Artbeat Studio is a community-

based, peer driven organization

that accommodates artists whose

low socioeconomic status, social

isolation and mental health problems

make it difficult for them to acquire

a workspace where they might

advance their artistic technique

safely and securely.

Artist participants of Studio Central,

a project of Artbeat Studio Inc. will

exhibit art work in six month rotating

installations between now and 2017.

Paintings and other works of art will

transform the hospital’s northeast

entrance corridor into a gallery.

The first exhibition Painting Like

the Wind was installed in early

November and will be on display

until April 30. This work was

created as a single canvas by several

collaborating artists, then cut into 40

separate panels and displayed in sets

of four canvasses along the corridor.

“I have used a description of the

wind, as it rises and falls, to inspire

artists to work on a single piece.

The gesture of the brush and

colour is the only means used to

communicate. I also played piano

allowing the sound wave to inspire

the motion of their hand. The

piece is fundamentally an abstract,

expressionist painting also known

as action painting,” said Kelvin

Free the artist who led the creative

collaboration.

Studio Central is managed and

operated by alumni of the six month

Artbeat Studio core program. This

project engages artists in community

development projects.

“We’re delighted to have this

opportunity to work with the artists

at Studio Central, not just because it

brightens our corridor, but because

we share the values and objectives

of the organization and want more

people to know about Artbeat Studio

and the artists themselves,” said

Seven Oaks Business Development

Officer Sunny Chohan.

Kelvin Free turns the notion of

mental illness itself on its head in

this collective exploration saying that

“what is called mental illness may in

fact be a dream state that manifests

itself in waking life.

That individual labeled ‘mentally

ill’ may be sensitive to the hidden

realm of the collective subconscious

whose forces and currents move

us all. This may be why artists,

like Van Gogh, Virginia Wolfe

and others, today labeled as

schizophrenic or bi-polar, etc.

created such powerful works of art.”

One of the participating artists,

Steve Falk, has found that “doing my

art helped me open up socially and

artistically. Art is a great way for me

to express myself. I was shocked the

first time I did a painting like the

wind exercise with Kelvin.”

The other Painting Like The

Wind participating artists included

Mark Carruthers, Shena Alcock,

Victoria Stone, Katrina Koltek,

Roberta York, Joyce Lancaster,

Richard Edwards and Kate Kaplun.

See their work between now and

April, 2013 by entering the northeast

(McPhillips Street) entrance of

Seven Oaks Hospital.

For more information about Artbeat Studio Inc. go to www.artbeatstudio.ca

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Artbeat Artist Kelvin Free with the original piece now on exhibit as a series of smaller canvasses

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Refunds will only be issued up to one-week prior to the program start date and are subject to a $20 administration fee.

Programs are held at the Wellness institute, do not include parking and require registration, unless otherwise specified. Prices do not include applicable taxes. Pay parking available.

Matters of the HeartMatters of the Heart102. Thursday, February 14th

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Heart Health Matters! Plus join us for free

blood pressure readings, exercise and relaxation

breaks and more.