WINTER/SPRING 2019 PROGRAMMING

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Introduction to our New Phone System – January 9th @11am/2pm After the Stroke – Toll Free Number: 1-855-703-8985 Third Thursday of Meeting ID: 225.573.6467 Every Month @1pm WE HAVE A NEW NUMBER! We’ve switch to a new phone system to grow our program, offering new features and ways to enjoy our content. COPD – Every other Tuesday Meet your Neighbours – First Coffee Chat of Each Month An opportunity for those who are new to the program to chat with @11am some of the SCWW veterans ask questions and learn more about the program. Caregivers – Last COPD Wellness – Starts Monday, January 7 at 10am and takes Monday of Every place every Monday and Wednesday for 8-weeks, 90-minute Month @7pm sessions. The COPD Wellness Program is a group for anyone who has barriers attending a pulmonary rehab program, or who has LGBT+ attended a workshop in the past and would like a refresher. Pride Seniors – First A Respiratory Therapist will lead the program providing COPD education including breathing management, tips on conserving Wednesday of energy, managing respiratory infections, environmental factors, Every Month @4pm mood management and much more.

Exciting Speakers: Grief – First The Storyteller – January 28th @11am/February 25th @11am Join Thursday of Every Mary Ann Lippiatt professional storyteller as she introduces the Month @3pm tradition of oral storytelling and shares a performance with us. Wolves to Yellowstone – February 11th @11am Presented by Dr. Mark Boyce by University of Alberta, who will Men’s Group – share the challenges & success of this fascinating project. March 21st @11am, Roads to – March 7th @11am/April 4th @11am April 18th @11am Meet the people behind the headlines and hear their immigration stories. 2

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Are you someone who … How does the SCWW Work? • Finds it hard to leave home for 1. You may register for programs extended periods of time? anytime during the term. • Would like to stay socially 2. You will be mailed a letter with the connected and enjoys talking to toll-free number 1.855.703.8985 to people? call into along with a Meeting ID: • Would like to participate in fun activities and/or educational, 225.573.6467# (CALLSENIOR) health and wellness programs? 3. You will be mailed any materials related to a program such as pictures Now you can do this from the comfort of and presentation handouts. your own home with the Seniors’ Centre 4. A few minutes before a program Without Walls (SCWW)! starts, you call into the toll-free line and enter the program code and What is the Seniors’ Centre Without press the pound (#) key. Press the Walls (SCWW)? pound (#) key again. You will then be SCWW is a free telephone program that joined into the call. offers recreational activities, health and well-being topics as well as friendly conversation for older adults. All programming is provided over the phone.

Who is SCWW for? Older adults (55+) who find it difficult to go to regular community centres or programming in person.

Project funded in part by the 3 Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

What if I can’t call myself into a program? RESPECTFUL CONDUCT POLICY If you are unable to call into a program, we can call you into the line. A few Senior Centre Without Walls promotes an minutes before your scheduled environment that values: program, your phone will ring and you • Positive communication will be asked to press 1 to join the call. • Courteous conduct • Diversity and the human rights of What if I have vision loss? others related to their national or Very few of our programs require reading ethnic origin, religion, age, gender materials. Please let us know if you identity, marital status, family status, require larger print monthly calendars. economic status, any physical or

mental disability & sexual orientation How many programs can I register for? • Mutual respect, fairness and equality You may register for as many as you wish! We do ask that you be realistic in what you plan on attending and let us know as GROUP ETIQUETTE soon as possible if you cannot attend. • Please allow the facilitator to guide and When does registration begin? direct the group You may register as soon as you receive • Please respect all group members and your guide. You may also register anytime their opinions even if you do not during the term. necessarily agree with them • No disrespectful comments allowed How do I register? • Allow every participant to contribute Please contact Edmonton Southside and do not dominate the conversation Primary Care Network to register: • If you have an issue with a group Phone: 780.395.2626 (press 0) member, please contact SCWW E-mail: [email protected]

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COPD Support Group: This group is for people Presentation Series with chronic lung disease and their caregivers. Participating with this group will help you learn HEALTH & WELLNESS how to cope with lung disease, manage your After the Stroke Support Group: After stroke, lung health and improve your quality of life. many people are looking for help. Connecting ______with other stroke survivors and caregivers is COPD Wellness: This program is delivered over vital to learn more about stroke recovery the phone and provides COPD-specific options and to share the experience of recovery education and exercise following the “Living from stroke. Well With COPD” program. It is a great ______opportunity for anyone with COPD who has Due to popularity we have split our Brain barriers to attending a pulmonary rehab Games into 3 programs, by level of difficulty: program in person. It is also open to those who 1. Memory Practice: For those experiencing have previously attended a pulmonary rehab some memory issues who want an program and would like a refresher. opportunity to engage in activities that with ______stimulate cognitive resilience and create a Edmonton Pride Seniors: For older people who brain fitness routine, in a lower pressure identify as LGBTQ2S, or are concerned about environment. Those living with dementia their welfare and working towards creating welcome and encouraged to participate. inclusive spaces and affirming care. 2. Brain Games: Call in for an hour of mind ______tingling fun! Try some word games and Grief Support Group: In a culture that often mental exercises with us to challenge your avoids talking about loss, support groups give brain with our Recreation Therapists. you the opportunity to share your story openly 3. Mind Challenge: Ready for the next level of and guilt-free. You also have the opportunity to our brain games? Research shows that hear the stories of others and talk about coping exercising our brain has many benefits, day-to-day, as well as on the most difficult days including: improves concentration, boosts of our grief journeys. brain activity and enhances memory and ______processing speed. Home Exercise Support Group (30 Minutes): ______Do you find it difficult to exercise or may not Caregivers Support Group: In conjunction with know where to begin? Join a trained exercise Caregivers Alberta, we will be offering support specialist every other week to discuss any for caregivers within their own home. Topics difficulties, practice a series of simple home will range from education, to support and a exercises, and get tips and tricks on staying fit. chance to share your experience and seek ______advice. Upon registration we will give special Seated Exercise Support Group (30 Minutes): directions on how to participate by phone. Do you find it difficult to complete exercises ______due to balance and mobility issues? These sessions will focus on movements and stretches

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that can be done seated in a chair and will focus and actively supports the well-being of seniors on upper body strength. and their activities working to ensure seniors ______are respected and engaged, participating, and Meditation Series (30 Minutes): Over time, contributing to their communities. stress can affect your physical and mental ______health. Join us for our sessions to learn more Aging in Place: Planning to continue living in about practical stress-reducing exercises, your home at 70 or 80 years of age or older? relaxation techniques with PCN team support, This can involve decluttering to make room for and guided imagery with music. With a hobbies, reorganizing what you own or different topic each week, practice a variety of reconfiguring your home to meet new physical skills to use in your everyday life. limitations and improve your safety and ______security. Or are you ready to start dealing with The Parkinson’s Society: Parkinson’s is a those shoeboxes of photos and years of complex brain disease and everyone’s accumulated paper? We will share proven Parkinson’s journey is different. Learning about methods that work to cut the clutter! the disease and what you can expect goes a ______long way to making your journey more Combatting Ageism: In a society that values manageable and helping you and your family to youth above age, it’s all too easy to accept a live well with Parkinson’s. defeatist view about getting older. The way that ______people treat you as you get older doesn’t Wellspring Edmonton: Learn more about merely reflect the aging of your face and body; community-based support centre offering non- it also influences the way you actually age. Join medical supportive programs and services that in the discussion of how to age better and meet the emotional, social, practical and building an environment which you don’t have restorative needs of people living with cancer to buy into ageism. and those who care for them. All programs, ______services & resources are offered free of charge Creative Writing Group: Are you working on a and without a referral. piece of literature, memoir or poetry? We have ______many talented writers and aspiring authors Working through Grief: It’s devastating when within our participant groups! Join others for someone you love passes away, whether it’s a advice, workshopping new pieces, and family member, a friend, or even a family pet. exploring new ideas with your own writing. All Understanding the emotions of grief may help styles are welcome. you see that there’s light at the end of the ______tunnel, and that there are things you can do to English Practice Groups: For older adult work through your feelings. newcomers to practice their English speaking and listening skills. Connect with people at SKILL BUILDING beginner & intermediate levels by engaging in Age Friendly Edmonton: Learn more about this fun activities and group discussions. initiative to build a city that values, respects ______

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Intro to New Phone System: We’ve switch to a the Internet and want to learn more about new phone system to grow our program, participating in our digital society safely. offering new features and ways to enjoy our content. Join us to get to know the new number JUST FOR FUN and familiarize yourself. Across the Miles: Join participants from ______Without Walls programs in , Manitoba, Meet your Neighbours: New to the program? Texas, New York and California for an We will help you get familiar with SCWW. Are interactive discussion. you a SCWW veteran? Help us welcome our ______new participants and share some of your ideas BINGO: Skip the BINGO hall and have all the fun about how to easily manage the schedule. and excitement at home. Four BINGO sheets for ______each person, four chances for a lucky win. Moving Forward - Downsizing Tips for Seniors: ______Join a real estate expert to discover solutions to Biographies: Join us for a deeper dive into the the downsizing and moving concerns facing the lives and accomplishments of influential folks in multi-generational families of today. Hot topics modern history. may include: Staging to sell, Choosing the right ______renovations that generate the best investment Book Lovers Discussion Group: Do you love return, Estate planning, Decluttering and nothing better than having your nose in a good organization, and Financial planning. book? Join other book lovers to discuss new ______literature, find out what others are reading and Seniors Centre Without Walls Advisory Group: to discuss our favourite books. This series is for Are you enjoying our programming? Do you active and avid readers. have an idea for what else you may like to see? ______Help us make our program better by giving your Canadian Connections: Join us as we celebrate opinion on new ideas, programs and issues. We with SCWW participants from Manitoba and would love to have this discussion with you! Ottawa for another Cross-Country Canada Day ______Celebration! Tune in for this great opportunity Staying Safe in Your Home: Our communities to share experiences, memories and for lively are integral to our lives and everyone wasn’t to conversations on all manner of things. keep crime out of our neighbourhoods. ______Protecting their home and property is Coffee Chats: Prepare a snack and a warm important to most of the residents of beverage and join other SCWW participants Edmonton. Join a community safety each month to talk about anything and representative to learn some tips to help everything! Participants will be grouped by seniors keep themselves safe and well in their topic so please let us know which group you home and communities. would like to join: Sports, Getting to Know You, ______or Recipes/Cooking. TELUS Wise: Join a TELUS representative who ______helps Canadian seniors who are already using

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Did you Know? … The oldest existing letter in favourite comfort food? Join in to share and to the English alphabet is O? Find out more make your life in the kitchen easier! fascinating facts every Monday afternoon! Our ______talented local librarians have worked hard and Roads to Canada: Canada is a nation composed scoured many books to bring you fun and mostly of immigrants. If you're not indigenous, informative presentations on topics you may then you or your family originally came here not know about. As well we will listen to and from another country. Some fled war or discuss TED Talks from experts on science, tech, poverty, others just wanted more lucrative creativity, and more. Topics this series will jobs. All sought a better life. Meet the people include Chinese New Year, Celtic Music Cèilidh behind the headlines and hear their stories. and more! ______The Storyteller: Join Mary Ann Lippiatt Edmonton's Formidable Women: In honour of professional storyteller as she introduces the International Women’s Day, join Kathryn Ivany tradition of oral storytelling and shares some of City of Edmonton’s archivist. She will highlight stories. Since 1991, Mary Ann's animated the fabulous women who were significant to storytelling has engaged intergenerational the development of early Edmonton, as audiences in venues in Alberta, Alaska, advocates, suffragettes and businesswomen. Australia, and England. ______Jen Kish Canadian Grit on the Pitch: The Theatre Hour: Join us to relive the golden Edmontonian and one of the best female Rugby years of radio entertainment, find modern players in the world, was the captain &classic recordings of crime, comedy and on the team that recently won Bronze at the drama, and try your own hand at the art of the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. Jen discussed radio play. leadership in sport, diversity and inclusion, and ______inspiring young athletes to take to the pitch. Wolves to Yellowstone: Although wolf packs ______once roamed from the Arctic tundra to Mexico, Men’s Group: We’re looking for a few good loss of habitat and extermination programs led men. Join in the conversation, to discuss and to their demise throughout most of the United suggest topics of interest to men. States by early in the 1900s. From 1995 to ______1997, 41 wild wolves from Canada and Read Aloud Book Club: Join us to listen to & northwest Montana were released in enjoy different short stories from a variety of Yellowstone National Park. Presented by Dr. genres each month. Mark Boyce by University of Alberta, Dr Boyce ______will share the challenges & success of this Recipe Club: Do you know how to poach the fascinating project. perfect egg? Have the ideal chocolate cake ______recipe? What about healthier versions of your

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January Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 31 – 1pm New Years Eve Registration Week Celebration 7 – 10am COPD 8 9 – 10am COPD 10 - 11am The 11 – 1pm Wellness Wellness Theatre Hour Read Aloud 11am/2pm Intro to 3pm – Grief Support Short New Phone System Group Stories 4pm Edmonton Pride Seniors 14 – 10am COPD 15 – 10am Home 16 – 10am COPD 17 – 11am Memory 18 – 1pm Wellness Exercise Support Wellness Practice Recipe Club 3pm Did You 11am COPD 11am Coffee Chats 1pm Brain Games Know? Support Group 2pm Book Lovers 3pm Mind 2pm Meditation Challenge Series 21 – 10am COPD 22 – 10am 23 – 10am COPD 24 – 11am 25 – 1pm Wellness Meditation Series Wellness Parkinson’s Society BINGO 1pm English 2pm Seated 11am Coffee Chats 1pm After the Practice Exercise 2pm Creative Stroke Support 3pm Did You Writing Group Group Know? 3pm Working through Grief 28 - 10am COPD 29 – 10am Home 30 – 10am COPD 31 - 11am Memory Wellness Exercise Support Wellness Practice 11am The 11am COPD 11am Coffee Chats 1pm Brain Games Storyteller Support Group 1:30pm Across the 2pm Mind 1pm English 2pm Meditation Miles Challenge Practice Series 7pm Caregiver Support Group

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February Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 – 1pm Read Aloud Short Stories 4 - 10am COPD 5 - 10am 6 - 10am COPD 7 - 11am Age 8 - 1pm Wellness Meditation Wellness Friendly Recipe Club 1pm English Series 11am Meet your Edmonton Practice 2pm Seated Neighbours 1pm The Theatre 3pm Did you Know? Exercise Support 2pm Biographies Hour 4pm Edmonton 3pm Grief Pride Seniors Support Group 11 - 10am COPD 12 - 10am Home 13 - 10am COPD 14 - 11am 15 - 1pm Wellness Exercise Support Wellness Memory Practice BINGO 11am Wolves to 11am COPD 11am Coffee Chats 1pm Brain Games Yellowstone Support Group 2pm Book Lovers 3pm Mind 1pm English 2pm Meditation Challenge Practice Series 19 - 10am 20 - 11am Coffee 21 - 11am TELUS 22 – 1pm Meditation Chats Wise Staying Safe Series in Your Home 18 - HOLIDAY 2pm Creative 1pm After the 2pm Seated Writing Stroke Exercise Support 3pm Working through Grief 25 - 10am COPD 26 - 10am Home 27 - 10am COPD 28 - 11am Wellness Exercise Support Wellness Memory Practice 11am The Storyteller 11am COPD 11am Coffee Chats 1pm Brain Games 7pm Caregiver Support Group 2pm Jen Kish 3pm Mind Support Group 2pm Meditation Canadian Grit on Challenge Series the Pitch

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March Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 – 1pm Read Aloud Short Stories 4 - 11am 5 - 10am 6 - 11am Meet 7 - 11am Roads 8 - 1pm Recipe Edmonton's Meditation your Neighbours to Canada Club Formidable Women Series 2pm Biographies 1pm Aging in 1pm English 2pm Seated Place 4pm Edmonton Practice Exercise Support Pride Seniors 3pm Grief 3pm Combatting Support Group Ageism 11 - 1pm English 12 - 10am Home 13 - 11am Coffee 14 - 11am 15 - 1pm BINGO Practice Exercise Support Chats Memory Practice 3pm Did You 11am COPD 2pm Book Lovers 1pm Brain Know? Support Games 2pm Meditation 3pm Mind Series Challenge 18 - 1pm English 19 - 10am 20 - 11am Coffee 21 - 11am Men’s 22 - 12:30pm Practice Meditation Chats Group Canadian 3pm Did You Series 2pm Creative 1pm After the Connections Know? 2pm Seated Writing Stroke Support Exercise Support Group 3pm Working through Grief 25 - 1pm English 26 -10am Home 27 - 11am Coffee 28 - 11am 29 - 1pm Practice Exercise Support Chats Memory Practice Wellspring 3pm Did you 11am COPD 2pm SCWW 1pm Brain Edmonton Know? Support Advisory Group Games 7pm Caregiver 2pm Meditation 3pm Mind Support Group Series Challenge

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April Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 - 1pm 2 - 10am 3 - 11am Meet 4 - 11am Roads to 5 - 1pm Read English Meditation Series your Neighbours Canada Aloud Practice 2pm Seated 2pm Biographies 1pm The Theatre 3pm Did You Exercise Support 4pm Edmonton Hour Know? Pride Seniors 3pm Grief Support Group 8 - 1pm 9 - 10am Home 10 - 11am Coffee 11 - 11am 12 - 1pm English Exercise Support Chats Memory Practice Recipe Club Practice 11am COPD 2pm Book Lovers 1pm Brain Games 3pm Did You Support 3pm Mind Know? 2pm Meditation Challenge Series 15 - 1pm 16 - 10am 17 - 11am Coffee 18 - 11am Men’s 19 - English Meditation Series Chats Group HOLIDAY Practice 2pm Seated 2pm Creative 1pm After the 3pm Did you Exercise Support Writing Stroke Support Know? Group 3pm Working through Grief 22 - 1pm 23 - 10am Home 24 - 11am Coffee 25 - 11am 26 - 1pm English Exercise Support Chats Memory Practice BINGO Practice 11am COPD 2pm Moving 1pm Brain Games 3pm Did You Support Forward - 3pm Mind Know? 2pm Meditation Downsizing Tips Challenge 7pm Caregiver Series for Seniors Support Group

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