NorWest NewsInkster Community Newsletter | FALL 2019

WRHA Public Health: Neighbourhood Flu Clinics 2019Date of Clinic Location Address TimeFriday, Oct. 25 Access Norwest 785 Keewatin St. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Friday, Oct. 25 NOA: Norwest on Alexander 1880 Alexander Ave. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 29 Blake Gardens Resource Centre 330 Blake St. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 30 Community Food Centre 61 Tyndall Ave. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 4 Gilbert Park Resource Centre 7-35 Gilbert Ave. 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 5 Blake Gardens Resource Centre 330 Blake St. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 19 Blake Gardens Resource Centre 330 Blake St. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Walk-In Connected Care at Access NorWestDid you know? Access NorWest has a Walk-In Clinic that is open to everyone in Manitoba, 365 days a year!

Come to the walk-in clinic if your primary health care provider is not available, for concerns including:

• minor bumps, bruises, sprains, strains

• rashes, cuts, sore throat, earache, colds,flu

• stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, new back or neck pain

• birth control, pregnancy testing, breastfeeding issues

• urinary infections and sexually transmitted infection testing

• Tdap,influenza,and pneumococcal immunization

• initial WCB assessments.

Walk-In Hours

Monday to Friday: 12pm – 7:30pm

Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays: 9am – 4:30pm

We do not offernarcoticprescriptions/refills,Benzodiazepines,routinechildhoodorcatch-upimmunizations,WCBfollow-upassessments,insuranceordisabilityforms,pre-opormedicalletters,complete drivers or pre-op physical examinations. For these services please make an appointment with your Primary Health Care Provider.

We reserve the right to close WICC if capacity is reached. If the clinic is closed please visit another walk-in clinic or urgent care site.

Dozens of NorWest staff, volunteers and community members showed their pride and support for the LGBTQ2+ community at Winnipeg’s 32nd annual Pride Parade in June.

NorWest Co-op Community Health Centre participated in the festivities for the third consecutive year with a magnificent float! During the parade, we handed out packaged seeds from the float for people to take and plant in their homes. Rock band HamFist helped set the exciting mood, jamming out on our float and entertaining the crowd. Dancing, laughter and a good time ensued!

Taking Pride in our community

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More than 150 staff, community members, and volunteers came together for an afternoon of food, prizes and face painting at the NorWest on Alexander community BBQ this past summer. The August 15 event featured free bicycle maintenance from Wrench, a crafts table set up by Art City, and games hosted by Fit Kids, Healthy Kids.

Food, fun and fellowship at community BBQ

Building Healthy Relationships for MenWhat makes a healthy relationship? Join us this winter at Access NorWest to learn about:

• how to cope with anger and stress, • the impacts of partner violence on the family, • positive communication, prevention plans, • self-care strategies and much more.

The Healthy Relationships for Men (Domestic Violence) program is offered for FREE to the Inkster community, in partnership with All Nations Family Resource Centre and Snowbird Lodge Cultural Centre.

When: Mondays from 6 to 8pmNovember 4 to December 16

Where: Access NorWest, 785 Keewatin St.

To register, call (204) 944-4100.

Monday9:00-5:00

Tuesday9:00-7:00

Wednesday9:00-8:00

Thursday9:00-7:00

Friday10:00-8:30

Saturday9:00-5:00

9:30-11:30Drop-InMorning Meditation

9:30-11:30Community Leadership Program**(starts Nov. 4)

12:00-1:00Closed

1:30-4:30Indigenous Health Counsellor

** Indicates Registrationis required

*Star

9:00-10:45Community Drop-In

11:00-1:00Community LunchPrep

1:00-3:00 Free CommunityLunch

1:30-4:30Women’sRelationshipCounselling 1:30-3:30Public Health Nurse Laura

3:30-5:30Kids’ Drop-In & Snack

5:30-6:30Youth Drop-In & Snack

9:00-12:00 AddictionsFoundation of Manitoba (AFM)(every 2nd Wed.)

9:00-12:00Community Drop-In

12:00-12:30Midday Mediation

1:15-3:30Community Drop-In- Drop-In Counsellor

2:30-4:30Library (every 2nd week)

4:00-6:00Kids HomeworkClub

6:00-7:00Drop-In & Clean Up

9:00-11:00Drop-In & Light Breakfast

11:15-12:00Fitness Class

12:15-1:15Market set up

1:15-2:30 Fruit & VeggieMarket

1:15-3:15Community Drop-In

1:30-3:30CAHRD Employment & Resume Support

5:00-7:00Youth Counsellor

4:30-6:30Men’s Group

10:00-11:30English Literacy Group

11:30Community Drop-In

1:30-3:00 Food Bingo(every 2nd and4th Friday)

4:30-6:30Kids in theKitchen(Ages 8-14)

7:00-8:30HANS Co-op Cooking

10:00-12:00Kids’ Breakfast

12:00-1:00Kitchen Clean Up

1:00-2:30Kids’ Programs

Coming Soon:GroupSwimming at Eldon Ross Pool

3:00 Movie Time

Programs and partnerships are subject to change.

Blake Gardens Resource Centre 312 Blake Street Fall 2019

Craig, Community Programmer, 204-792-8182 David, Skill Development Worker, 204-918-5984 Caprice, Community Facilitator, 204-479-2426 @BlakeGardensRC @Blake Gardens RC

Monday9:00-5:00

Tuesday11:00-7:00

Wednesday11:00-7:00

Thursday11:00-7:00

Friday9:30-5:00

Saturday9:00-5:00

9:00-12:00CommunityDrop-In

10:00-12:00Counselling*

12:00-1:00Closed for Lunch

4:00-5:00NOA Fun Zone

** Indicates Registrationis required

9:00-10:30Crochet & Knitting Club

9:00-1:00CommunityDrop-In

1:00-2:00Fruit & VeggieMarket

4:30-5:30Kids’ PhotoClub*

5:30-7:00Drop-In & Clean Up

11:00-1:00Community Drop-In

1:00-2:00Community Lunch

1:30-4:00EIA

4:00-6:00Youth Space (Drop-In, age 12+)

4:30-6:00Youth WaterColour Painting*(ages 12+)

6:00-7:00Drop-In & Clean Up

11:00-12:00Hans Kai*

1:00-2:00Group Exercise

3:00-5:00YouthCounselling

4:30-5:30Smoothie Bike& Kids Art Attack

9:00-12:00Food Bank(Every 2nd Friday)

9:00-12:00EIA

1:30-3:30Strong WarriorsDrumming

1:30-3:30Parent & Toddler PlayGroup

1:30-3:30CAHRDEmployment Support

4:00-5:30Family Movie Night

9:00-11:30Breakfast & BookClub

12:00-3:00Make & TakeCommunity KitchenProgram

3:00-5:00Community Drop-In

Programs and partnerships are subject to change.

NorWest on Alexander (NOA) 1880 Alexander Ave. Fall 2019

For registration, please call Matt 204-330-9649 or Marco 204-918-1834. For counselling, call Danae 204-918-6186

PROGRAM CALENDARS

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Cultural Day brings community together

Monday11:00-4:30

Tuesday11:00-7:00

Wednesday11:00-7:00

Thursday9:00-7:00

Friday9:30-7:00

Saturday9:00-5:00

11:00-1:30Counsellor,Drop-In Support

12:00-2:00Cobbs Bread Giveaway

1:30-4:30CAHRD Employment & Training Support

2:00-3:00AA Meeting

2:30-4:00Clothing Giveaway

11:00-2:00Make & Take in GPGP Kitchen

1:30-3:30EIA, Indigenous Social Worker,AFM - Every 2nd Tue

4:30-6:30SMART Recovery Support Group

4:30-7:00Drop-in Support: Resumes, Benefits,Taxes & Subsidies

11:00-1:00Parents ProgramsCall for details e.g. Positive Discipline

1:00-3:00Parents ProgramsCall for details e.g. Traditional Family Parenting,New Baby Needs

4:30-6:30Gilbert Craft Co.

9:00-12:00EIA,Drop-In Support

11:00-2:00Community Cupboard

12:00-2:00Bike Maintenance

4:30-6:30Rec. Programs Call for details e.g. Meditation

4:30-7:00Drop-In Support: Resumes, Benefits, Taxes & Subsidies

9:30-11:30Bright Start in Gilbert Park Gym

12:30-3:00Nurse Practitioner,Social Worker

1:00-3:00SMART Recovery Support Group

4:00-7:00Drop-In Support: Resumes, Benefits, Taxes & Subsidies

10:00-12:00Drop-In Support, Pancake Breakfast on1st Sat of Month

11:00-2:00Gilbert Craft Co.

2:00-4:30Sharing Circle -Living Word WPG in the Gilbert Gym

Programs and partnerships are subject to change.

Gilbert Park Resource Centre 7-35 Gilbert Avenue Fall 2019

Call: 204-982-4429 Fax: 204-982-4428 @GilbertParkRC

Residents of our Inkster community celebrated their own cultures and learned about others at our Cultural Day Celebration on August 30.

The event featured 41 performers who shared a piece of what makes their culture so sacred to them, through 14 different acts. Our Community Food Centre also served a record-breaking 147 delicious lunches!

Norwest Co-op would like to send out a huge THANK YOU to the 204 Neighbourhood Watch, which donated nearly all the food spectators feasted on during the performances. Thank you also to all of the incredible performers for lending their time and amazing talents, and to our volunteers for helping out. We couldn’t have done this without our community’s support!

It is because of diverse cultures we have here in Winnipeg and across Canada that our community is such an amazing place to live. We educate, we lead, we teach, we heal and we inspire those around us.

The different cultures we saw around us at Cultural Day showcased to us to never let go of who we are and where we come from.

As we looked around the room that day, and talked with community members and performers in the room, we realized how much everyone has contributed and is contributing into this outstanding community, province and this country.

Help yourself get healthy with HANS KAIAre you ready to take control of your own health, but don’t know where or how to get started? Hans Kai may be just what you need.

HANS KAI is a participant-led health program that empowers individuals to take an active role in improving or maintaining their own health and well-being. Participants attend a 9-week group health school, covering topics like healthy eating, meal planning, managing stress, physical activity, general health and more.

Once the health school is complete, groups continue to meet individually and conduct self-health checks including blood pressure, engage in physical activity, enjoy healthy snacks and have time to socialize. Some groups even plan additional topics or activities. HANS KAI is a great way to improve your health and have fun.

Want to learn more? Get in touch with Michelle at mkirkbride@norwestcoop.ca or (204) 938-5996.

Where did Hans Kai come from?

HANS KAI means “group meeting” in Japanese. The program was started by health co-ops in Japan, and was brought to North America by NorWest Co-op Community Health and Cooperative Santé Robert-Cliche in Beauceville, Quebec. It teaches groups about factors that influence their health such as diet, physical activity, social support and physical health, and gives them the tools and knowledge to monitor these indicators.

Buy fresh, healthy fruits and veggies for your family at a low cost. NorWest Community Fruit and Vegetable Markets are open at multiple locations, all year long. Find us at:

Community fruit & vegetable markets

Tuesdays 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. NorWest on Alexander 1880 Alexander Ave.

Thursdays 1:15 p.m. to 2:30p.m. Blake Gardens Resource Centre 312 Blake St.

Thursdays 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. NorWest Community Food Centre 103-61 Tyndall Ave.

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FREE Youth CounsellingNeed somebody to talk to? We have counsellors here for you.

NorWest on AlexanderThursdays 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm1880 Alexander Ave.For more information call Matt at (204) 330-9649.

Youth Hub (Ages 14-24)Mon - Fri 2:30 pm - 6:30 pmSat 11:00 am -2:00 pm103-61 Tyndall Ave.For more information call (204) 221-9800.

Drop-In or by appointment.

Acting programs for kidsAre your children interested in acting? Sign up for FREE programs for kids ages 6 to 15, in partnership with Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP).

Intro to Acting – Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm (Drop in!) A fun introduction to drama! Grow your imagination through theatre games, movement and stories.

Act it Out – Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm (Registration required) Build your acting skills and work with classmates to createapresentationforthefinalclass!

Classes are held at NorWest on Alexander (NOA) Resource Centre, 1880 Alexander Ave.Both programs are on now and run to Tuesday, Nov. 12. A winter session for each program will also run from Feb. 4 to March 10, 2020.

Questions? Call Matt (204) 330-9649

This is a publication of NorWest Co-op Community Health. Find us online at www.norwestcoop.ca

ACCESS NorWest Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm 785 Keewatin Street Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays 9:00am - 4:30pm Phone: (204) 938-5900

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 103-61 Tyndall Avenue Join us for a healthy lunch three times a week at the Community Food Centre! This meal is prepared by Chef Grant and volunteers from our neighbourhood. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy a great lunch.

All Community Food Centre programs are FREE to attend but donations of any value are gratefully accepted. All are welcome and there is no need to register.

Just come on in and take a seat.

CFC fundraiser raises nearly $30k

Join us for Community LunchesNorWest Co-Op Community Food Centre

103-61 Tyndall Ave. Wininpeg MB R2X 2T4 204-795-5921 www.norwestcoop.ca @NorWestCFC NorWest Community Food Centre

A group of Winnipeg’s most talented chefs and artists came together for The Art of Good Food in June, helping raise nearly $30,000 to help increase access to healthy food in our community.

The 5th annual fundraising event at Pineridge Hollow brought together some of Winnipeg’s most talented chefs and artists, all in support of the NorWest Co-op Community Food Centre (CFC). Our CFC offers free programs and services including healthy drop-in meals and classes, affordable produce markets, community gardens, and education and peer advocacy programs under one roof.

We want to send a huge thank you to this year’s sponsors that helped make The Art of Good Food a success:

• Pineridge Hollow• Payworks• RBC• Assiniboine Credit Union• MNP LLP • Pinnacle Staffing Solutions• Culligan Water• Sysco Prairies• Cambrian Credit Union• Sigfusson Northern Ltd.• Clear Concepts

• IG Wealth Management (Nancy Ottawa & Kevin McIntyre)

• Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP• Vita Health Fresh Market• Garnet Construction Ltd.• Slot Drain Systems• Lazer Grant LLP• Unity Insurance Professionals• Red River College• Qualico Communities