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a part of Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services
North Lanark Community Health Centre Issue #23
Winter 2015
207 Robertson Drive
Lanark, ON K0G 1K0
613-259-2182 or 1-866-762-0496
www.northlanarkchc.on.ca
The Primary Care Outreach to Seniors
(PCO) program has received funding from
the Champlain Local Health Integration
Network (LHIN) to expand services
throughout Lanark County and is now up
and running at the North Lanark
Community Health Centre.
This free program provides support to older adults, aged
65 and older, who are living at home and who have
complex care needs. Clients registered in this free
program receive home visits from Community Health
Worker, Joellen McHard, and Registered Nurse, Meredith
Cullen. The PCO team can provide early intervention,
assessment and monitoring of health conditions and link
people with supports and services in the community.
They can respond to immediate needs, provide ongoing
monitoring and support, offer advice and education, as
well as provide screening for home and personal safety
risks. Clients are able to access services intensely or less
so, as their individual needs require.
By working in collaboration with other health
professionals, geriatric partners, community agencies and
the Community Care Access Centre, the aim of this
program is to reduce the number of emergency room
visits, prevent hospital admissions, reduce isolation and
allow seniors to live in their own homes for as long as
safely possible.
Registered Nurse Meredith recounted how the PCO team
was able to assist a client in reducing their risk of falling.
Upon visiting with a client, the PCO team used a “falls risk
checklist” and determined that the senior had a high risk
of falling. The team offered to assist the client in finding
reliable transportation so that they could attend the free,
12-week falls prevention exercise program offered at the North
Lanark Community Health Centre. Community Health Worker
Joellen was able to secure transportation for the client through
Lanark County Transportation and also helped reconnect the
senior with members of their local church congregation. “It’s a
great privilege to be invited into a client’s home and to be given
the opportunity to make even a small difference in someone’s
life” says Meredith.
Anyone (friends, family, neighbours, oneself) can refer a senior who needs support to the program. To make a referral, call 1-844-726-5115 and speak with the intake staff. You can also find referral forms online at www.seochc.on.ca. To find out more about Primary Care Outreach to Seniors in
north Lanark, or to book a presentation
for your group, club or organization,
please call the North Lanark Community
Health Centre at (613) 259-2182 and ask
for Joellen or Meredith.
Primary Care Outreach to Seniors
Hours of Operation
Monday 8am—7pm
Tuesday 8am—7pm
Wednesday 8am—7pm
Thursday 8am—5pm
Friday 8am—5pm
Mindful Movement Chi Kung for Health and Well-Being
Mindful Movement combines physical movement and focused breathing. It can help reduce stress and promote relaxation, increase flexibility and joint mobility. It is low-impact, easy to learn, and requires no special equipment.
It is suitable for all ages and all levels of physical ability.
Eight Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
January 14 - March 4, 2015
Call Kara - Registration Required
Fun and Fitness Exercise
For Older Adults and Seniors
January — June 2015
Weekly hour-long exercise classes to help you get in
shape or stay in shape. Different levels of ability are
accommodated. Lower mobility exercise classes are for people who are recovering from injury or illness or who
use a walking support (ie chair, cane, walker).
Mondays
9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Middleville Comm. Hall
9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Watson’s Corners Hall
9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Snow Road Comm. Centre
Tuesdays
9:00-10:00 Outdoor Walking Group– North Lanark
CHC, 207 Robertson Dr., Lanark
10:30-11:30 Exercise Class (lower mobility, chair based)
Lilac Apartments, 130 Clarence St., Lanark
Wednesdays
9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-St. Andrew’s United Church
115 Clarence St., Lanark
2:00-3:00 Exercise Class (lower mobility, chair based)
North Lanark CHC, 207 Robertson Dr.
Thursdays
9:00-10:00 Exercise Class-Ferguson’s Falls Comm. Hall
9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Middleville Comm. Hall
9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Snow Road Comm. Centre
Fridays
9:30 - 10:30 Exercise Class-Ferguson’s Falls Comm. Hall
Call Kara
Drop-In! No registration required.
Classes are led by trained
community volunteers
Lanark Highlands Walking Group
For adults and seniors who are interested in walking
outdoors in a social setting. Social time and monthly
presentations at 10:00 am. Meet at the Health Centre.
Every Tuesday—Year around—Rain or Shine
9:00 —10:30 am
Guest speakers are scheduled on the 4th Tuesday of most
months starting at 10:00 am. Field trips to other
trails/hikes/walks are offered occasionally.
January 27, 2015: Where There Is A Will There Is A
Way. Stephen Bird, Chair of our Board of Directors and
retired lawyer will answer your questions about wills and
powers- of-attorney.
February 24, 2015: Eating Well For Older Adults.
Meet our new registered Nicola Day and learn how
nutrition needs change as you age.
March 24, 2015: Field Trip (weather permitting) to Wheeler’s Sugar Bush.
April 21, 2015: What Did You Say? Join Angela
Pagniello-Mantle from the Canadian Hearing Society to
learn ways you can improve your communication with
friends and family who have hearing loss.
Call Kara Drop-In! No Registration Required
Ruby Tuesdays
For women who are looking for creative ways to cope.
Ruby Tuesdays is a safe place to share, support and
exchange ideas.
Every other Tuesday from 1:00—3:00 pm January 27 - June 16, 2015
Call Sherry
Registration Required
All our programs are free and all members of the community
are welcome. Phone 613-259-2182 or 1-866-762-0496 for more information or to register, or visit our
website at www.northlanarkchc.on.ca
Eat Well for Life
Discover A Healthier You
A six-week group to help you improve your health
without dieting. You will discover how to establish a
healthy relationship with food by eating mindfully. Topics
include planning and preparing healthy meals, coping with emotional eating and setting meaningful and achievable
health goals.
Every Friday for six weeks
February 6 - March 13, 2015
10:00 am—12:00 noon
Call Nicola
Registration Required
Diabetes Friendly Cooking Class
Learn how to cook diabetes-friendly meals in a fun,
relaxed environment. Meal balancing, carbohydrate
confusion and getting optimal control will be discussed.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
9:30 am—12:00 noon
Call Nicola
Registration Required
Come on a Grocery Store Tour!
Celebrate Nutrition Month
For all adults interested in learning about grocery store
smarts, making healthy choices, and comparing food labels.
Meet at the Independent Grocers in Perth and/or
Carleton Place for an interactive guided grocery store
tour by Nicola, our Registered Dietitian.
10:00 - 12:00 noon
Tuesday, March 3, 2015: Carleton Place
Tuesday, March 10, 2015: Perth
Call Nicola
Registration Required
Guys in the Kitchen
For all men wanting to improve their cooking and meal
planning skills in a fun, social and supportive environment.
10:00 am—12:00 noon
January 28, March 25, May 27 and July 22, 2015
Call Nicola
Registration Required
Falls Prevention for Seniors
This 12 week program is designed to reduce the
frequency and/or severity of falls through a combination of
exercises and education. The program consists of two,
hour long classes each week for 12 weeks.
Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00 am—12:00 noon
January 20 - April 10, 2015
Call Meredith
Registration Required
Diabetes Connection
A Get-Together for People With Diabetes
Come and learn about living with diabetes in a friendly,
relaxed environment. Connect with your health team,
special guest speakers and other adults living with diabetes
about topics that are important to you.
Find out more about healthy eating and healthy lifestyle,
managing stress, caring for yourself and how to get
optimal control of your blood sugars.
10: 00 - 11:30 am on the second Monday of the
following months:
January 19, 2015
February 9, 2015
March 9, 2015
April 13, 2015
May 11, 2015
June 8, 2015
Call Nicola or Lori
Registration Required
Eating 9 to 5!
Celebrate Nutrition Month
Rushed mornings, no time for lunch, end of day dinner
struggles and other workday challenges can make it
difficult to eat well. Join our Registered Dietitian for a
variety of practical solutions for “Eating 9 to 5”.
5:30 - 7:00 pm Wednesday March 11 and 25, 2015
Come for one or both sessions
Call Nicola
Registration Required
Cooking For One
For adults of all ages who have little or no cooking
experience. Come learn some basic cooking skills for
preparing affordable, healthy food.
9:30 am—12:00 noon
January 21, February 18, April 15, May 20, and
June 17, 2015
Call Nicola
Registration Required
Growing Together Through Yoga
A gentle yoga practice for those who have persistent
health concerns such as chronic pain, arthritis, depression,
MS or are recovering from illness or injury.
Thursdays, January 15 - March 12, 2015 2 classes: 9:00-10:30 am or 10:30-12:15
Call Sherry
Registration Required
Expressions for Women
Creating Art for Wellness
This weekly program is offered by the Mental Health
Support Project for women to get together for
companionship and creative arts expression.
Time will be spent at the beginning of each group in a
relaxation exercise to help get grounded and to create the
framework for a fuller experience.
Some time each week will be spent examining the role of
creativity in our lives. We will work on our own, as well
as on some group projects. By developing personal
awareness in a creative environment we can build our
resilience and wellness.
Art experience not required—it’s art from the heart.
Thursday afternoons Starting January 8, 2015
1:00—4:00pm
Call Halina (613) 284-4608
Registration Required
In Celebration of International Women’s Day . . .
We are inviting all mothers, daughters, sisters…to come
celebrate International Women’s Day together on:
Thursday March 5, 2015
12:30 - 4:00
North Lanark CHC
Join us for a potluck lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 and stay for a
creative art activity between 1:30 and 4:00 with the
“Expressions For Women” arts group.
Come for one or both activities - by yourself or with a
friend (or two!)
For the potluck, bring a dish if you wish.
For the art activity, bring an old shirt, smock or apron.
Call Kara
Drop-In,
Registration not required
Living a Healthy Life
This 6-week self-management series is for people with persistent health concerns to learn how to become their own self-manager. You will learn how to set goals and make plans to achieve them, handle difficult emotions,
manage your symptoms and side effects, and much more.
Spring 2015 - dates to be announced
Call Kara
Registration Required
Lanark Highlands Good Food Box
Working Together to Keep Food Costs Down
Pre-purchase a box or bag of fresh fruits and vegetables at
wholesale prices. Orders must be placed by 4:00pm on
the second Wednesday of the month and are to be picked
up on the third Wednesday of the month. Prices range from $5.00 - $15.00 Call:
Liz Charbonneau at 613-259-2435 or
Melanie Mills at 613-259-5495
Friday Afternoon Bridge Club
Are you looking for something to do on Friday
afternoons? Why not come out and play some bridge.
This is a friendly bridge club and all levels of players are
welcome.
Donations received by the bridge club are used to further
programs and services in our community.
Drop-In!
Registration Not Required
ON THE HORIZON...Our Winter 2015 Programs in a Nutshell
Mindful Movement Chi Kung for Health and Well-Being
Mindful Movement combines physical movement and focused breathing. It can help reduce stress and promote relaxation, increase flexibility and joint mobility. It is low-impact, easy to learn, and requires no special equipment.
It is suitable for all ages and all levels of physical ability.
Eight Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
January 14 - March 4, 2015
Call Kara - Registration Required
Fun and Fitness Exercise
For Older Adults and Seniors
January — June 2015
Weekly hour-long exercise classes to help you get in
shape or stay in shape. Different levels of ability are
accommodated. Lower mobility exercise classes are for people who are recovering from injury or illness or who
use a walking support (ie chair, cane, walker).
Mondays
9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Middleville Comm. Hall
9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Watson’s Corners Hall
9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Snow Road Comm. Centre
Tuesdays
9:00-10:00 Outdoor Walking Group– North Lanark
CHC, 207 Robertson Dr., Lanark
10:30-11:30 Exercise Class (lower mobility, chair based)
Lilac Apartments, 130 Clarence St., Lanark
Wednesdays
9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-St. Andrew’s United Church
115 Clarence St., Lanark
2:00-3:00 Exercise Class (lower mobility, chair based)
North Lanark CHC, 207 Robertson Dr.
Thursdays
9:00-10:00 Exercise Class-Ferguson’s Falls Comm. Hall
9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Middleville Comm. Hall
9:30-10:30 Exercise Class-Snow Road Comm. Centre
Fridays
9:30 - 10:30 Exercise Class-Ferguson’s Falls Comm. Hall
Call Kara
Drop-In! No registration required.
Classes are led by trained
community volunteers
Lanark Highlands Walking Group
For adults and seniors who are interested in walking
outdoors in a social setting. Social time and monthly
presentations at 10:00 am. Meet at the Health Centre.
Every Tuesday—Year around—Rain or Shine
9:00 —10:30 am
Guest speakers are scheduled on the 4th Tuesday of most
months starting at 10:00 am. Field trips to other
trails/hikes/walks are offered occasionally.
January 27, 2015: Where There Is A Will There Is A
Way. Stephen Bird, Chair of our Board of Directors and
retired lawyer will answer your questions about wills and
powers- of-attorney.
February 24, 2015: Eating Well For Older Adults.
Meet our new registered Nicola Day and learn how
nutrition needs change as you age.
March 24, 2015: Field Trip (weather permitting) to Wheeler’s Sugar Bush.
April 21, 2015: What Did You Say? Join Angela
Pagniello-Mantle from the Canadian Hearing Society to
learn ways you can improve your communication with
friends and family who have hearing loss.
Call Kara Drop-In! No Registration Required
Ruby Tuesdays
For women who are looking for creative ways to cope.
Ruby Tuesdays is a safe place to share, support and
exchange ideas.
Every other Tuesday from 1:00—3:00 pm January 27 - June 16, 2015
Call Sherry
Registration Required
All our programs are free and all members of the community
are welcome. Phone 613-259-2182 or 1-866-762-0496 for more information or to register, or visit our
website at www.northlanarkchc.on.ca
Eat Well for Life
Discover A Healthier You
A six-week group to help you improve your health
without dieting. You will discover how to establish a
healthy relationship with food by eating mindfully. Topics
include planning and preparing healthy meals, coping with emotional eating and setting meaningful and achievable
health goals.
Every Friday for six weeks
February 6 - March 13, 2015
10:00 am—12:00 noon
Call Nicola
Registration Required
Diabetes Friendly Cooking Class
Learn how to cook diabetes-friendly meals in a fun,
relaxed environment. Meal balancing, carbohydrate
confusion and getting optimal control will be discussed.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
9:30 am—12:00 noon
Call Nicola
Registration Required
Come on a Grocery Store Tour!
Celebrate Nutrition Month
For all adults interested in learning about grocery store
smarts, making healthy choices, and comparing food labels.
Meet at the Independent Grocers in Perth and/or
Carleton Place for an interactive guided grocery store
tour by Nicola, our Registered Dietitian.
10:00 - 12:00 noon
Tuesday, March 3, 2015: Carleton Place
Tuesday, March 10, 2015: Perth
Call Nicola
Registration Required
Guys in the Kitchen
For all men wanting to improve their cooking and meal
planning skills in a fun, social and supportive environment.
10:00 am—12:00 noon
January 28, March 25, May 27 and July 22, 2015
Call Nicola
Registration Required
Falls Prevention for Seniors
This 12 week program is designed to reduce the
frequency and/or severity of falls through a combination of
exercises and education. The program consists of two,
hour long classes each week for 12 weeks.
Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00 am—12:00 noon
January 20 - April 10, 2015
Call Meredith
Registration Required
Diabetes Connection
A Get-Together for People With Diabetes
Come and learn about living with diabetes in a friendly,
relaxed environment. Connect with your health team,
special guest speakers and other adults living with diabetes
about topics that are important to you.
Find out more about healthy eating and healthy lifestyle,
managing stress, caring for yourself and how to get
optimal control of your blood sugars.
10: 00 - 11:30 am on the second Monday of the
following months:
January 19, 2015
February 9, 2015
March 9, 2015
April 13, 2015
May 11, 2015
June 8, 2015
Call Nicola or Lori
Registration Required
Eating 9 to 5!
Celebrate Nutrition Month
Rushed mornings, no time for lunch, end of day dinner
struggles and other workday challenges can make it
difficult to eat well. Join our Registered Dietitian for a
variety of practical solutions for “Eating 9 to 5”.
5:30 - 7:00 pm Wednesday March 11 and 25, 2015
Come for one or both sessions
Call Nicola
Registration Required
Cooking For One
For adults of all ages who have little or no cooking
experience. Come learn some basic cooking skills for
preparing affordable, healthy food.
9:30 am—12:00 noon
January 21, February 18, April 15, May 20, and
June 17, 2015
Call Nicola
Registration Required
Growing Together Through Yoga
A gentle yoga practice for those who have persistent
health concerns such as chronic pain, arthritis, depression,
MS or are recovering from illness or injury.
Thursdays, January 15 - March 12, 2015 2 classes: 9:00-10:30 am or 10:30-12:15
Call Sherry
Registration Required
Expressions for Women
Creating Art for Wellness
This weekly program is offered by the Mental Health
Support Project for women to get together for
companionship and creative arts expression.
Time will be spent at the beginning of each group in a
relaxation exercise to help get grounded and to create the
framework for a fuller experience.
Some time each week will be spent examining the role of
creativity in our lives. We will work on our own, as well
as on some group projects. By developing personal
awareness in a creative environment we can build our
resilience and wellness.
Art experience not required—it’s art from the heart.
Thursday afternoons Starting January 8, 2015
1:00—4:00pm
Call Halina (613) 284-4608
Registration Required
In Celebration of International Women’s Day . . .
We are inviting all mothers, daughters, sisters…to come
celebrate International Women’s Day together on:
Thursday March 5, 2015
12:30 - 4:00
North Lanark CHC
Join us for a potluck lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 and stay for a
creative art activity between 1:30 and 4:00 with the
“Expressions For Women” arts group.
Come for one or both activities - by yourself or with a
friend (or two!)
For the potluck, bring a dish if you wish.
For the art activity, bring an old shirt, smock or apron.
Call Kara
Drop-In,
Registration not required
Living a Healthy Life
This 6-week self-management series is for people with persistent health concerns to learn how to become their own self-manager. You will learn how to set goals and make plans to achieve them, handle difficult emotions,
manage your symptoms and side effects, and much more.
Spring 2015 - dates to be announced
Call Kara
Registration Required
Lanark Highlands Good Food Box
Working Together to Keep Food Costs Down
Pre-purchase a box or bag of fresh fruits and vegetables at
wholesale prices. Orders must be placed by 4:00pm on
the second Wednesday of the month and are to be picked
up on the third Wednesday of the month. Prices range from $5.00 - $15.00 Call:
Liz Charbonneau at 613-259-2435 or
Melanie Mills at 613-259-5495
Friday Afternoon Bridge Club
Are you looking for something to do on Friday
afternoons? Why not come out and play some bridge.
This is a friendly bridge club and all levels of players are
welcome.
Donations received by the bridge club are used to further
programs and services in our community.
Drop-In!
Registration Not Required
ON THE HORIZON...Our Winter 2015 Programs in a Nutshell
Many people hit the gym or pound the pavement to improve cardiovascular health, build muscle, and of course, get fit, but working out has above-the-neck benefits, too. Regardless of age or fitness level (yup, this includes everyone from mailbox walkers to marathoners), studies show that making time for exercise provides some serious mental benefits. Get inspired to exercise by reading up on these unexpected ways that regular exercise can benefit mental health, relationships, and lead to a healthier and happier life overall.
Reduce stress: Rough day? Take a walk or join a fitness class for a quick workout. One of the most common benefits of exercise is stress relief. Working up a sweat can help manage physical and mental stress.
Boost happy chemicals: Heading out to a weekly exercise class during the winter months can be tough, but it’s worth the effort! Exercise releases endorphins, which creates feelings of happiness and euphoria. Studies have shown that exercise can even alleviate symptoms among the clinically depressed. For this reason, doctors recommend that people suffering from depression or anxiety (or those who are just feeling a little blue) pencil into their calendars plenty of exercise. In some cases, it can be just as effective as antidepressant medication in treating depression.
Prevent cognitive decline: It’s unpleasant but it’s true – as we get older, our brains get a little....hazy. While exercise and a healthy diet isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s, they can help shore up the brain against cognitive decline that begins after age 45. Working out, especially between ages 25 - 45, boosts the chemicals in the brain that support brain function and prevent degeneration.
Exercise is For More Than Physical Fitness . . .
Alleviate anxiety: The warm and fuzzy chemicals that are released during and after exercise can help people with anxiety disorders calm down. Hopping on the track or treadmill for some moderate-to-high intensity aerobic exercise can reduce anxiety sensitivity.
Boost brainpower: Various studies have shown that cardiovascular exercise can create new brain cells and improve overall brain performance and memory.
Increase relaxation: For some, a moderate workout can be the equivalent of a sleeping pill, even for people with insomnia. Physical activity around five to six hours before bedtime raises the body’s core temperature. When the body temp drops back to normal a few hours later, it signals the body that it’s time to sleep.
Even moderate exercise can have positive effects far beyond the gym. Gaining self-confidence, getting out of a funk, and even thinking smarter are some of the motivations to take time to exercise on a regular basis.
The North Lanark Community Health Centre offers a number of free weekly programs that make fitness and physical activity readily accessible to rural residents. See the centrefold for more information about our exercise classes, mindful movement, falls prevention, yoga and walking programs.
Call Kara for more information at 613-259-2182.
. . It’s Great for Mental Fitness Too!