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MAY - AUGUST 2021 PROGRAM GUIDE Seniors’ Centre Without Walls

A seniors’ centre from the comfort of home.

FREE TELEPHONE GROUP ACTIVITIES SENIORS 55+, AS WELL AS ADULTS IN THIS ISSUE WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN OTTAWA & SURROUNDING RURAL AREAS. SLEEP & YOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION OR HEALTH TO REGISTER:

THE WOMEN OF 613-236-0428 ext. 2323 BROCKVILLE

[email protected] ENCOUNTERS WITH ARTISTS thegoodcompanions.ca SERIES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS The Good Companions The Good Companions is a not-for- SCWW FAQs & Info…...p.3 profit organization that offers programs and services in partnership with volunteers, to promote, enhance Health & Wellness and support the well-being, Presentation Series……p.5 independence and zest for living of both seniors and adults with physical Educational disabilities living in the Ottawa area. Presentation Series……p.8 Seniors’ Centre Without Calendars……………….p.13 Walls (SCWW)

Music and SCWW offers free telephone group activities for seniors 55+, as well as Special Events………….p.17 adults with disabilities living in Ottawa and surrounding rural areas.

Travelogues & Through the use of group telephone Storytelling………………p.18 calls, SCWW provides a rich line-up of health-related information from professionals in the community, late- Regular Programs……...p. 20 life learning opportunities, participation in brain-stimulating activities, and most of all, the space to create meaningful friendships and The Seniors’ Centre Without Walls community for those who may feel program is available in other isolated. languages:

Mon Centre à distance This program is funded in part by the (SCWW en Français) Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre Accessibility, the United Way East Nadine White 613-741-6025 ext. 325 Ontario, and with support from the City of Ottawa. Cantonese or Mandarin

Jessie Jin, The Good Companions

613-236-0428 ext. 2777 *In Partnership with Yet Keen Seniors’ Day Centre from Somerset West CHC 2

FAQ Accessibility This program can be available in an accessible format. Seniors’ Centre Without Walls How do I register? Please contact The Good Who is eligible to join? Companions  Individuals 55+ 613-236-0428 ext. 2323  And/or adults with physical disabilities [email protected]  Living in the Ottawa and greater Ottawa area (including Renfrew County) Do I Need a Computer? No. All you need is a telephone! How does it work? 1.Once you have registered as a participant* you can register for any of the SCWW programs SCWW Daily Schedule offered and be added to the attendance lists Telephone Number for your chosen programs. You can call The Good

1. Companions Monday-Friday to 2.You can register for programs anytime during the find out what SCWW programs Program Guide term. Our main program are running each day. registration occurs at the beginning of every program guide term. 613-236-0428 ext. 4260

3.We can call you just before your registered *The calls are open and program is set to start, or you can choose to use welcome to anyone who would the Steps to Calling In (see below) to call yourself like to join, whether you have into program. registered as a full participant or not. We do encourage you to Is there any cost? register with us fully to be able to No – all programming is free of charge. All pro- receive upcoming program guides grams are run through a toll-free number. And no and information. special equipment is needed.

Steps to Calling into a Scheduled Program

1) Dial: 613-686-1547 OR 1-800-669-6180 2) Enter our six-digit PASSCODE 8 3 4 6 3 4 then press the # key

3) Record your name then press the # key or just stay on the line *Not working? Dial *0 to speak to the operator and ask to be connected to Seniors’ Centre Without Walls The Good Companions.*

RECPECTFUL CONDUCT Meet the SCWW Team POLICY

Rachel Sutcliffe To ensure a safe and welcoming space, SCWW Coordinator we ask all participants, facilitators and 613-236-0428 guest presenters to observe our ext. 2323 Conduct Policy and Group Etiquette:

 To be respectful towards all staff, volunteers, participants and telephone operators (including our Margaret conference call provider). Armitage SCWW Program  To create an inclusive environment Assistant that honours people of all cultures, 613-236-0428 traditions, faiths, genders, sexual Ext. 2390 orientation, abilities, and life experiences.

Maria Mangyao  To engage in appropriate subject SCWW Program matters and language. Assistant  To allow everyone to contribute by 613-236-0428 not dominating the conversations. Ext. 2390  To respect all group members and their opinions, even if they differ from your own. Emily Payne SCWW Student  To allow program facilitators to lead Placement the conversation or activity, and 613-236-0428 manage the other participants.

Ext. 2390 If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, or have an issue with another participant or facilitator, please contact SCWW:

613-236-0428 ext. 2323 [email protected]

ALL ABOUT HEALTH & WELLNESS SERIES COVID-19

PASSCODE FOR PROGRAMS: VACCINES 8 3 4 6 3 4 Thurs. May 27 2:45-3:45 PM MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION The COVID-19 Monday Mornings — 10:30-11:00 AM Vaccine Rollout is well underway, and Mindfulness is the intention of being present, many of you may of quieting the mind, and connecting with have already one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily received your first sensations. It is a practice that has proven to dose. However, you be effective at reducing stress and anxiety. may still have Take 20 minutes out of your day every Monday, to focus on you questions on how and your self-care. the vaccines work,

Presenter: Jessica Lemieux, MSW, Owner of Cultivation and any side effects Therapy Services that you should expect. **Please note that this program starts at 10:30 am not 10:45 am Join Angel, a Pharmacist at Bruyère, to learn more about the THE CHAMPLAIN LHIN: different COVID-19 HOME & COMMUNITY CARE INFORMATION Vaccines and how Wednesday, May 19 — 2:45-3:45 PM they work.

If you, or someone you care about, needs health care services Presenter: at home or in the community, or if you are considering Angel Deng, supported living programs or long-term care options, home and Pharmacist with community care at Home and Community Care Support Bruyère Continuing Services can help. Care

Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain works with people of all ages to ensure they can make informed choices about their care, when and where they need it.

Lise Racicot will provide an overview of services available in the home and in the community, and how to access these services.

Presenter: Lise Racicot, Home & Community Care Services with Champlain Local Health Integrated Network

BounceBack

PROGRAM HEALTH & WELLNESS SERIES Thurs. June 24 2:45-3:45 PM SLEEP AND SLEEP ISSUES FOR OLDER If you are experiencing mild to ADULTS moderate depression, Thursday, June 3 — 2:45-3:45 PM anxiety, low mood, stress or worry Sleep is one of the most fundamental BounceBack can aspects of good health and longevity. help. Whether your However, as we age, the architecture of symptoms have been our sleep cycles alongside many other brought on by the aspects of our well-being change, COVID-19 pandemic presenting health challenges and concerns. These age- or other significant related changes are important to become aware of as this life events, Bounce- enables one to take the necessary steps to preserve good Back can help you sleep and, thus, good mental and physical health. learn practical skills to help manage your This presentation will discuss specific age-related sleep symptoms and regain changes (in seniors), sleep hygiene, how COVID has your mental health. impacted sleep in older adults, and what proactive measures can be taken to acquire and maintain good sleep. Participants work through a series of Presenter: Khaoula Louati R.N, Ph.D. (C) Psychology, workbooks at their University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital own pace to over- come anxiety, and improve their mood by changing the way SPRING ACTIVITIES IN MOTION they think and learn to respond to Tuesday, June 22 — 10:45-11:45 AM situations differently.

Have you been stuck inside for most of the winter? Are you We are offering you a excited for the nice weather outside, but are you worried that chance to learn more you have lost some of your strength and flexibility? about the program, eligibility criteria and Join Meg Stickl from AIM Fitness for some motivation tips, gain insight on how practical exercises, and fun ideas to get active and ready for BounceBack can help all of your spring and summer outdoor tasks and hobbies. you build practical Meg specializes in Fitness for Adults 50+ and loves sharing coping skills. ideas to make physical activity fun for all.

Presenter: Presenter: Meg Stickl, AIM Fitness Jennifer Cooke, Canadian Mental Health Association

A SNEAK

HEALTH & WELLNESS SERIES PEEK AT BLINDNESS

Mon. Aug 16 2:45-3:45 PM NUTRITION HACKS ON REDUCING ADDED A wide range of SUGARS

conditions may Tuesday, July 6 — 2:45-3:45 PM affect your eyesight. Many Are you looking for ways to reduce your can lead to blind- added sugar intake? Curious about the ness. What is different sources of sugar? Then this blindness? What presentation is perfect for you. Learn do you see when creative ways to reduce the amount of you are blind? sugar used in your baking, how to read When do you know labels to help you make informed choices and so much more! that you are really Presenter: Emily Fitzgerald, In-store Dietician, Massine’s Your blind?

Independent Grocer Pierre Castanger, fellow SCWW Participant and ORAL HEALTH & SYSTEMIC HEALTH Vice-President of Tuesday, July 20 — 10:45-11:45 AM the Ottawa/ Gatineau Branch Periodontal disease has been associated with a number of Alliance for the health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. The Equality of Blind health of your mouth can have an effect on your musculoskele- Canadians, is here tal, cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems (or vice to answer your versa). This informative presentation will help you understand questions. Through how your oral health is linked to your overall health and how sharing his own you can take care of both. story, Pierre will Presenter: Dental Hygiene Students from Algonquin highlight the College importance of eye care and talk about all the amazing LET’S TALK ABOUT HEALTHY AGING tools and supports that are on hand to Wednesday, August 18 — 2:45-3:45 PM assist those living with blindness. This presentation explores the meaning of healthy aging and how it can be perceived differently by different persons. We will Presenter: go over the determinants of successful aging, such as physical Pierre Castanger, health, brain health, emotional and spiritual health. Vice-President of the Ottawa/ Presenter: Christine Jolicoeur, Registered Occupational Gatineau Therapist, with the Geriatric Assessment Outreach Team Alliance for the (GAOT) Equity of Blind 7 Canadians

EDUCATIONAL SERIES SERVICE CANADA PASSCODE FOR PROGRAMS: 8 3 4 6 3 4 THE CANADA PENSION PLAN DISABILITY THE LIVES AND IDEAS OF MALCOLM X PROGRAM AND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Tues. June 1 Tuesday, May 25th — 10:45-11:45 AM 10:45-11:45 AM

Service Canada is Jaku Konbit is an African-centred, proud to provide an community-based organization. Dr. Clyde information session Ledbetter heads their “African History on the Canada Courses” and will be joining us on the Pension Plan phone this May to provide us with an Disability Program. informational session on the lives and They will provide ideas of Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther information on the King Jr. eligibility criteria, the different provisions This session will cover: included in the

 The historical context in which they came of age and the key Canada CPP contributors to their early development; Disability Program to allow a return to work  The dynamic ideas presented by each man as theologians and also provide and philosophers; general information on other programs  The strategies and tactics used by each man as leaders of and services of the various organizations during the Civil Rights Movement of government such as the 1950s and 1960s; the benefits finder tool.  The lasting legacy of Dr. King and Malcolm X to the contemporary struggle for human rights. Presenter:

Stephane Carignan, Presenter: Dr. Clyde Ledbetter, Coordinator of the African Citizens Services History Course, Jaku Konbit Specialist, Citizen Service Branch Service Canada/ Government of All of our Health & Wellness, Educational, Canada

Musical, Storytelling and Travelogue Presentations are recorded. If you are unable to join us on the day of the call, let us know and we can give you the information on how you can listen to the recording at your own convenience.

HORSEBACK EDUCATIONAL SERIES RIDING TALES FROM THE TRAILS OTTAWA ART GALLERY PRESENTS: Thurs. July 29 ART TALK 10:45-11:30 AM Seniors’ Centre FILTERED Without Walls placement student Thursday, June 10 — 10:45-11:45 AM Emily is a person of The artists in this exhibition explore the internal structure of many talents and various forms of communication, exposing the strengths and passions. Horseback weakness of these technologies. In turn, the works of art reveal riding is one of them! that our interpretation of media is linked to personal bias, filtered by language, histories, memories, values, and beliefs. Join Emily for a discussion on how she got into horse- SHELTERED IN PLACE: PORTRAITS OF back riding, some of SELF, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY her experiences, and a few tales from the Thursday, July 15 — 10:45-11:45 AM trails. The COVID-19 pandemic has evoked new feelings in us all, whether isolation as we work alone, fear of exposure as Presenter: Emily essential workers, or claustrophobic anxiety if we live in close Payne, SCWW quarters. Emotional states such as isolation, fear, or anxiety Placement Student have given us fresh perspectives on ourselves, our families, and our communities.

Presenter: Curators from the Ottawa Art Gallery ANCESTRY CHAT Thurs. July 29 BANK OF CANADA MUSEUM PRESENTS: 2:45-3:45 PM THE HISTORY OF PAPER MONEY It is a getting to Monday, July 5 — 2:45-3:45 PM know each other opportunity! Share some interesting Learn about the creation and development of paper money and fun facts about around the world and in Canada: from the first paper money yourself and your created in China, to the playing card money in New France, to ancestry with the modern bank notes in Canada. group.

Presenter: The Visitors Team from Presenter: SCWW The Bank of Canada Museum Team Member

THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & EDUCATIONAL SERIES INNOVATION PRESENTS: INNOVATION THE OTTAWA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND HISTORY PRESENTS: OSCAR PETERSON AND JOSEPHINE BAKER OF THE Tuesday, July 27 — 10:45-11:45 AM PRAIRIES Wed. August 11 Two of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century were 2:45-3:45 PM Josephine Baker and Oscar Peterson. Josephine Baker, who Saskatchewan and was born into poverty in St. Louis, rose to international fame in Manitoba have a rich her adopted France as a frontier-breaking singer and film star. history of innovation During World War II she became a secret agent for the Free in the arts, sciences, French, a role which earned her the Croix de Guerre. She was medicine and public also a civil rights activist and mother to a dozen adopted policy. In this children. Montreal-born Oscar Peterson leaped onto the presentation, David national music scene as a jazz sensation at the tender age of Pantalony will eighteen. Known as the “Maharajah of the Keyboard,” he describe this history wowed audiences for more than a half a century. through museum artifacts, while Hear James Powell from the Historical Society of Ottawa tell situating them within the stories of these two entertainment greats and their links the larger context of with Ottawa. James will also speak about the origins of Prairie culture. Ottawa’s black community which date back to 1800.

Presenter: James Powell, The Ottawa Historical Society Presenter: David Pantalony, , PhD Curator, Physical

EMANCIPATION DAY IN ONTARIO Sciences and Medicine Tuesdays August 3 — 2:45-3:45 PM

Emancipation Day commemorates the Abolition of Slavery Act, which became law on August 1, 1834. This act freed more than 800,000 people of African descent throughout the British Empire. Since then, Emancipation Day has been celebrated on or near August 1 each year. It is an important expression of identity for the Black community, and a reminder of the continuing struggle faced by people of African descent towards a more inclusive, diverse society.

Join Sarah Onyango as she discusses the history of this day, and the importance of it in Ontario history.

Presenter: Sarah Onyango, Black History of Ottawa 10

MAY 2021 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 4 5 6 7 SCWW Updates Fun Facts Good News 10:45-11:30 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am

PROGRAM REGISTRATION WEEK

10 11 12 13 14 Mindfulness Way with Words Fun Facts You Be the Judge Spiritual Space 10:30-11:00 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am

Coffee with Nikkie Name That Tune 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm

Just Joking Book Chat Categories Short Stories 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 17 18 19 20 21 Mindfulness Discussion Group Fun Facts Table Topics BINGO 10:30-11:00 am 10:45-11:45 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:45 AM Monday Check-In Coffee with Nikkie Abandoned 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm Canada 12:45-1:15 pm Mother’s Day Trivia Champlain LHIN Sports Chat 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 2:45-3:30 pm 24 25 26 27 28 Victoria Day Martin Luther Current Affairs Fact or Fiction Birthday Party King & Malcolm X 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am Weekend 10:45-11:45 am Coffee with Nikkie Canadian Trivia No Programs 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm Today Finish the Line Who, What, Where Vaccine Info 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 31 Mindfulness 10:30-11:00 am

Monday Check-In 12:45-1:15 pm BINGO 2:45-3:45 pm

1. Dial 613-686-1547 or 1-800-669-6180 STEPS TO CONNECT 2. Enter Passcode: 8 3 4 6 3 4 then press the # key 11

JUNE 2021 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 3 4 Disability CPP Fun Facts Table Topics Good News Info 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:45 am Coffee with Nikkie Radio Plays 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm

Trivia Recipe Exchange Sleep & Health 2:45-3:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 7 8 9 10 11 Mindfulness Way with Words Fun Facts OAG: Art Talk Gratitude Jar 10:30-11:00 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:45 am 10:45-11:15 am Monday Check-In Coffee with Nikkie Name That Tune 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm

Chesterville Music Chat Categories Short Stories 2:45-3:45 pm 2:45-3:30 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 14 15 16 17 18 Mindfulness Discussion Group Fun Facts Table Topics BINGO 10:30-11:00 am 10:45-11:30 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:45 am Monday Check-In Coffee with Nikkie Father’s Day 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm Music: Twin Trivia Who, What, Where Sports Chat Flames 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:30 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 21 22 23 24 25 Mindfulness Spring Activities Fun Facts Fact or Fiction Birthday Party 10:30-11:00 am in Motion 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:45 am Monday Check-In Coffee with Nikkie Canadian Trivia 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm Turtle Island SCWW Planning Finish the Line BounceBack Storytelling Committee 2:45-3:45 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:30 pm 28 29 30 Mindfulness Biographies Current Affairs 10:30-11:00 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am Monday Check-In Canada Day 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:45 pm BINGO Trivia 2:45-3:45 pm 2:45-3:15 pm

1. Dial 613-686-1547 or 1-800-669-6180 STEPS TO CONNECT 2. Enter Passcode: 8 3 4 6 3 4 then press the # key 12

JULY 2021 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 Good News Canada Day 10:45-11:15 am

Radio Plays No Programs 12:45-1:15 pm Today

5 6 7 8 9 Mindfulness Way with Words Fun Facts Table Topics Spiritual Space 10:30-11:00 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am Monday Check-In Coffee with Nikkie Name That Tune 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm

History of Reducing Added Categories Short Stories Paper Money Sugars 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 12 13 14 15 16 Mindfulness Discussion Group Fun Facts OAG Art Talk BINGO 10:30-11:00 am 10:45-11:30 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:45 am 10:45-11:45 am

Monday Check-In Coffee with Nikkie Fact or Fiction Abandoned 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm Canada 12:45-1:15 pm Women of Just Joking Trivia Brockville Sports Chat 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 2:45-3:30 pm 19 20 21 22 23 Mindfulness Oral Health Fun Facts Table Topics UFO Day 10:30-11:00 am 10:45-11:45 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:30 am

Monday Check-In Coffee with Nikkie Wacky Tourist 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm Attractions Storytelling with 12:45-1:15 pm Finish the Line Who, What, Where You Be the Judge Shawn 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 26 27 28 29 30 Mindfulness Oscar Peterson & Current Affairs Tales from the Birthday Party 10:30-11:00 am Josephine Baker 10:45-11:15 am Trails with Emily 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:45 am 10:45–11:30 am Monday Check-In Coffee with Nikkie Canadian Trivia 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm BINGO Trivia Across the Miles Ancestry Chat 2:45-3:45 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 3:30-4:30 pm 2:45-3:45 pm

1. Dial 613-686-1547 or 1-800-669-6180 STEPS TO CONNECT 2. Enter Passcode: 8 3 4 6 3 4 then press the # key 13

AUGUST 2021 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2 3 4 5 6 Way with Words Fun Facts Table Topics Good News CIVIC HOLIDAY 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am

Coffee with Nikkie Radio Plays No Programs 12:45-1:15 pm Today 12:45-1:15 pm Emancipation Day Categories Short Stories 2:45-3:45 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 9 10 11 12 13 Mindfulness Discussion Group Fun Facts Recipe Exchange Spiritual Space 10:30-11:00 am 10:45-11:30 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 AM Monday Check-In Coffee with Nikkie Name That Tune 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm Ottawa Public Just Joking Trivia Prairie Innovations Library Services 2:45-3:15pm 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 16 17 18 19 20 Mindfulness Music Chat Fun Facts Who, What, Where BINGO 10:30-11:00 am 10:45-11:30 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:45 am

Monday Check-In Coffee with Nikkie Abandoned 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm Canada 12:45-1:15 pm Sneak Peek at Finish the Line Healthy Aging Sports Chat Blindness 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 2:45-3:30 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 23 24 25 26 27 Mindfulness Frauds & Scams Current Affairs Fact or Fiction Birthday Party 10:30-11:00 am 10:45-11:45 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am 10:45-11:15 am Monday Check-In Coffee with Nikkie Canadian Trivia 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm 12:45-1:15 pm Wacky Tourist Freedom on History of Attractions Trivia Two Wheels Pride Parade 2:45-3:30 pm 2:45-3:15 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 30 31 29 30 Mindfulness Biographies 10:30-11:00 am 10:45-11:15 am Monday Check-In 12:45-1:15 pm

BINGO Book Chat 2:45-3:45 pm 12:45-1:15pm

STEPS TO CONNECT 1. Dial 613-686-1547 or 1-800-669-6180

FREEDOM ON EDUCATIONAL SERIES TWO WHEELS: THE STORY OF THE BICYCLE

OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS: Wed. Aug 25 2:45-3:45 pm HOMEBOUND SERVICES For many of us, the Thursday, August 12 — 2:45-3:45 PM bicycle is a familiar technology and one Do you, or someone you know enjoy reading books and that is relatively audiobooks, listening to music, or watching movies but are simple to understand. unable to get to the library? Let the library come to you! But it took inventors, mechanics, and The Ottawa Public Library's Homebound Service provides bicycle makers many free monthly delivery of library materials to Ottawa residents decades to come up who are unable to visit the library regularly due to age, illness, with this safe and or disability. Please join us to learn more. efficient design. This presentation will take Presenter: Alainna Robitaille and Sarah Lawrance , Public you on a ride through Service Assistance with Ottawa Public Library’s Homebound the colourful and Services quirky history of bicycle design from 1820 to the present.

OTTAWA POLICE SERVICES (OPS): Presenter: Sharon FRAUDS AND SCAMS Babaian, Museum of Tuesday, August 24 — 10:45-11:45 AM Science & Innovation

Beware of Scammers! CANADA’S Constable Lemieux will be presenting on the different types of Frauds and Scams that OPS commonly get complaints about. PRIDE PARADE She will be speaking about the following items: Thurs. Aug 26 2:45-3:45 PM  What is Fraud? It is Pride Week in  What are the Fraudster’s Goals? Ottawa! Join us as we  What are the Methods of Conducting Fraud? take a look at the history and Learn about the different types of scams that Ottawa importance of the Police commonly see, and get answers to your questions so Pride Parade for the you can feel confident in dealing with fraudulent phone calls/ LGBTQ2+ Community emails/texts. Constable Lemieux will provide some resources across Canada, with for you to look at to be better informed on how to protect a focus on Ottawa. yourself! Presenter: Presenter: Constable Stephanie Lemieux, Centretown Volunteer from Community Officer with Ottawa Police Services Ottawa Senior Pride Network 15

MOTHER’S MUSIC & SPECIAL EVENTS DAY CHAT PASSCODE FOR PROGRAMS: 8 3 4 6 3 4 Mon. May 21 2:45-3:15 PM We are celebrating INFORMATION SESSION: all mothers, aunts, SCWW & GOOD COMPANIONS PROGRAMS grandmothers, and any mother-figures in Monday, May 3 — 10:45-11:30 PM our lives - past or present. Join us for Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Coordinator, Rachel Sutcliffe, some reminiscing, will be on the phone to talk about updates to our Seniors’ some trivia, some Centre Without Walls program, to review our policies & jokes and a lovely procedures, and answer any general questions that you may chat. have about the program. She will also provide information on other services and programs that The Good Companions has Presenter: SCWW to offer. Team Member

FATHER’S MUSIC CHATS WITH BRIAN MCGURRIN DAY CHAT MAGICAL MEMORIES Fri. June 18 Tuesday, June 8 — 2:45-3:30 PM 12:45-1:15 PM Why do fathers take What do the following song titles have in an extra pair of common: I'm Movin' On, Four Strong socks when they go Winds, Swingin' Shepherd Blues, golfing?....In case Snowbird. The answer, as I'm sure they get a hole in you've guessed, is that they were all one! memorably performed by Canadian artists. I'm Movin' On was composed and We are celebrating performed by Hank Snow of Brooklyn, Father’s Day with the NS; Four Strong Winds composed by Ian Tyson of Victoria best/worst “dad” BC and performed by Ian and Twylla Dvorkin, aka Sylvia; jokes, trivia and Swingin' Shepherd Blues composed and performed by jazz more. saxophonist and flautist Moe Koffman of Toronto ON, and Snowbird performed by Anne Murray of Springhill, NS., and Presenter: SCWW composed by Gene MacLellan of Val-d'Or, Quebec. Team Member

Want to hear more? Tune in for an hour of magical Canadian songs and musical memories.....

Presenter: Brian McGurrin, retired librarian and music enthusiast

MUSIC CHATS

MUSIC & SPECIAL EVENTS WITH BRIAN: HOT JAZZ AND BOOT- LEG LIQUOR: SCWW PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, June 23 — 2:45-3:30 pm POP MUSIC OF 1920

Have a topic that you are interested in or would like to learn Tues. Aug 17 more about? We would like to hear from you. 10:45-11:30 AM

All are welcome to join our SCWW Planning Committee There were songs Meeting to provide your feedback and make suggestions of about movies, cars, topics, presentations and activities for our next program radios, airplanes, guide! booze, bootleggers, flappers, jazz....! Presenter: Rachel Sutcliffe, SCWW Coordinator And more! It was the start of CANADA DAY CELEBRATION what was often

Wednesday, June 30 — 12:45-1:45 PM labelled the roaring twenties, meaning pretty much the Join us as we celebrate Canada Day with other SCWW’s same thing that across our Nation’s Capital and rural communities. We will Helen Reddy meant explore some fun facts and trivia, tell some good ol’ fashion fifty years later Canadian jokes and have general chat about the country that when she sang: "I we love. am woman hear me Presenter: Rachel Sutcliffe, SCWW Coordinator roar...It was about emancipation and rejection of values that suddenly NATIONAL UFO AWARENESS DAY seemed "stuffy" and Friday, July 23 — 10:45-11:30 AM "old-fashioned." It meant that hemlines Though actually celebrated on July were up and corsets 2nd, World UFO Day is an awareness were off, but it was day for people to gather together and also about general watch the skies for unidentified flying lawlessness and objects. To celebrate we will take a drunkenness. After dive into some of the most famous the ordeal of the UFO sightings - including the First World War, it Rosewell UFO Incident, Kenneth seems that people Arnold’s sighting, and many more from around the world and just felt like busting right here in Canada. loose.

Presenter: A SCWW Team Member Presenter: Brian McGurrin 17

THE VILLAGE TRAVELOGUES & STORYTELLING OF PASSCODE FOR PROGRAMS: 8 3 4 6 3 4 CHESTERVILLE Mon. June 7 2:45-3:45 PM ENCOUNTERS WITH ARTISTS PRESENTS: The Village of CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS FIRST Chesterville was PEOPLE’S DAY already a vibrant community when it To celebrate June 20th’s National Celebration of became incorporated Indigenous First People’s Day the Shenkman Art Centre’s in 1890. Situated on Encounters with Artists Project and MASC bring you two the Nation River in the incredible musical and storytelling events. County of North Dundas, the first settlement grew up TWIN FLAMES when mills were built Monday, June 14 — 2:45-3:45 PM circa 1830. The Twin Flames take listeners on a musical Chesterville and journey across Canada and the Arctic, District Historical echoing the voices of their ancestors and Society was estab- depicting life on the land. Together, lished in 1984, and Chelsey June (Métis) and Jaaji (Inuk, restored the original Mohawk) represent the Indigenous town hall as a groups in Canada. Their songs are Heritage Centre. written in English, French and Inuktitut. Society members are Through music they share the beauty of presently working to their cultures and incorporate both traditional Indigenous and publish a book western instruments. This interactive show features original updating Chesterville’s songs, thought-provoking stories and an introduction to History to 2020, Canada’s History, present and future from an Indigenous having gathered many perspective. stories from local businesses and residents. Join us for a STORYTELLING WITH INDIGENOUS peek at Chesterville’s EXPERIENCES colourful past and Monday, June 21 — 2:45-3:45 PM some of the recent Indigenous traditional stories hold the knowledge, memories, discoveries and identity of Turtle Island First Nations people and relating to this project. communities. Expand your under- standing of the diversity and richness Presenters: of Indigenous culture through these Caroline Roberts and unique and authentic traditional Gail Parker, The stories. Chesterville and District Historical Presenter: Indigenous Experiences Society

TRAVEL: WACKY TRAVELOGUES & STORYTELLING TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

ABANDONED CANADA Fri. July 23 Fridays: May 21 & July 16 & August 20 12:45-1:15 PM 12:45 - 1:15 PM Mon. Aug 23 2:45-3:30 PM Join us this summer as we “travel” across the country and explore Canada’s abandoned places. From ghost towns to From Doll Island, abandoned tunnel systems, there is a story to tell for all! to upside-down houses, to a wall Presenter: SCWW Team Member of chewing gum, there are some very wacky tourist TRAVEL: WOMEN OF BROCKVILLE attractions in the Wednesday, July 14 — 2:45-3:45 PM world. Come explore some of A lot of Brockville history is dominated by the powerful men who these places with ran businesses and held political power. However, that did not us! You might be stop Brockville women from standing up and making their own surprised how marks on history. From internationally recognized dairy farmers many are in to well known local business owners, Brockville women have Canada. helped shape the history of Brockville. Join The Brockville Museum’s Interpretation and Public Program Coordinator We would love to Peggy Hause as they discuss some of the city’s hear stories from impactful women. you of some of the wackiest places

Presenter: Peggy Hause, Interpretation and Public that you have Program Coordinator from Brockville Museum been too!

Presenter: SCWW Team Member STORYTELLING WITH SHAWN ANTHONY Monday, July 19 — 2:45-3:15 PM ACROSS Shawn Anthony is a dedicated committee member THE MILES of The Good Companions. He is also a son, Wed. July 28 brother and essayist originally from Fogo Island, 3:30-4:30 PM Newfoundland. Part of the first generation of East Coast transplants into the suburban holes of Connect with and Toronto, Shawn will share stories about his listen to SCWW experiences of culture shift and shock as his family participants from makes moves throughout his childhood. all across North America. Presenter: Shawn Anthony, writer of Apse the Gate

REGULAR PROGRAMS FUN & MUSIC PASSCODE FOR PROGRAMS: 8 3 4 6 3 4 JUST JOKING They say that laughter TRIVIA-STYLE PROGRAMS is the best medicine, so join us once a WAY WITH WORDS month for your dose of Test your vocabulary with 30 minutes of word games! These funny, wholesome games will include rhyming words, or finding answers that jokes. begin with, end with, or contain a particular sets of letters. BINGO! FINISH THE LINE We are bringing the BINGO hall to you. “There is no time like the ______”! Help fill in the blanks of You must register in famous quotes, expressions, song lyrics, movie titles and advance to receive many more categories. your playing card. If you are unable to use TIP-TOP-TRIVIA a playing card, we will Researchers have found that memory loss can be improved play for you and you simply by doing mental exercise every day. Give your brain a will still be eligible for workout with our tip-top trivia questions. a prize!

CATEGORIES BIRTHDAY PARTY Name a type of flower, a hockey team, a brand of cereal! Join us in serenading Work together as a group to see how many items in a our birthday cele- category you can name. brants, listen to some jokes, and find out WHO, WHAT, WHERE what the cake of the month will be! We have a list of clues pertaining to a person, place or thing— work as a group to figure out the answer. NAME THAT TUNE FACT OR FICTION Test your musical Think you can tell the difference between fact and fiction? knowledge as we What you think you know and the truth may surprise you! guess the song title and artist of these CANADIAN TRIVIA mysterious melodies! Love trivia? Love Canada? Put them both together for a half hour of fun!

OPEN MIC WITH REGULAR PROGRAMS MIKE: SPORTS PASSCODE FOR PROGRAMS: 8 3 4 6 3 4 CHAT

Each month join Rachel and her CONVERSATIONAL PROGRAMS co-host Mike from Carleton Place for a lively discussion on MONDAY CHECK-IN (NEW!) the world of sports. Start your week of with our new Weekly Monday Check-In Program. This is a space to check-in with each other, ask questions on resources, share ideas or comments, and just a GRATITUDE JAR general chat after the weekend. Gratitude is strongly and consistently DISCUSSION GROUP associated with Join this monthly group where we will have a theme for greater happiness discussion each session chosen from participant Join as we share suggestions. Share ideas and learn new perspectives from something positive each other. that we were grateful.

FUN FACTS RECIPE Explore and discover new and unusual facts from history, EXCHANGE to geography, to interesting people and much more. Listen, Do you have a new learn and share! or special recipe? Share with the group YOU BE THE JUDGE and learn new ones at the same time! You are the judge in these real life crime stories. First, you will hear all the facts. Next, with your peers, you will evaluate and discuss the ins and outs of the case, and deliver a BOOK CHAT verdict! Find out if your outcome matches the real one! Let’s have a chat about books! Maybe TABLE TOPICS it is a book you are reading, or share a Join in on the conversation! We have a list full of fun, unique, great book that and offbeat questions to start interesting and memorable you’ve read in the conversations! past.

COFFEE WITH NIKKIE Grab a coffee (or tea or hot chocolate!) and hangout with The Good Companions’ own Nikkie Snagg, Volunteer & Membership Coordinator every Wednesday.

CURRENT AFFAIRS Join us on the last Wednesday morning of every month as we discuss events happening at home and around the world.

REGULAR PROGRAMS PASSCODE FOR PROGRAMS: 8 3 4 6 3 4

SIT BACK AND RELAX PROGRAMS

SHORT STORIES Enjoy as we immerse ourselves into the wonderful world of short stories from a variety of different genres. SCWW is designed GOOD NEWS for you and Join us for a bit of sunshine as we share positive and inspiring your stories from home and from around the world. Interests.

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYS Sit back and listen to some comedy, drama or mystery radio Do you have plays from the past! Suggest your favourites! a topic that you would SPIRITUAL SPACE like to learn Offering a place for all faiths and religions to come together for or talk reflection and prayer. We are pleased to partner with The Aging and Spirituality Committee of the Council on Aging to host our about? Spiritual Space program. This committee explores the existential questions of human spirituality as a significant aspect of aging. Let us know, and we can BIOGRAPHIES find ways to

JUNE add it into Gordon Lightfoot - Canadian singer- our next songwriter and guitarist who achieved program international success in folk, folk-rock, and country music guide.

AUGUST Mother Teresa - Honoured in the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, was an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and Missionary.

SCWW RECIPE PARTICIPANTS’ CORNER EXCHANGE

Our participants are full of SCWW BOOK CHAT GROUP wonderful and yummy RECOMMENDATIONS: recipes! Here is one that was shared with our group:

Here are some books, stories and/or authors that Sue’s Lazy Squares our SCWW Participants recommended during our SCWW Winter Book Chats: Ingredients:

 1 cup of graham cracker 1. Stella Bain by Anita Shreve crumbs 2. Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro  1/4 cup of melted butter  1 cup of chocolate chips 3. When Calls the Heart & When Love Comes  1 cup shredded coconut Softly by Janette Oke  1 can of sweetened milk 4. Murdoch Mysteries by Maureen Jennings  1 cup chopped walnuts 5. Bless the Beasts and the Children by (optional) Glendon Swarthout  1 cup of peanut butter chips (optional) 6. The Girl from Berlin by Ronald H. Balson

7. Year One by Nora Roberts Instructions: 8. Once is not Enough by Jacqueline Susann 1. Preheat over to 325° 9. The Traveler by John Twelve Hawks 2. Combine butter and crumbs in a bowl. Mix well. 10. Too Much and Never Enough: How my Family 3. Place mixture in 9 x 13 Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man by baking pan and pat it down Mary L. Trump evenly in the bottom. 11. Stories from the Vinyl Café by Stuart McLean 4. Sprinkle 1 cup of chocolate chips (or whatever flavour you like most) on top. 5. Sprinkle cup of coconut Have anything else you 6. Add in any extra chips or would like us to add to our nuts Participant’s Corner? 7. Pour can of sweetened milk all over it We would love to hear 8. Place on middle oven rack from you—this is your space. 9. Bake for 30 minutes

Hint: To help lift square out, line pan with parchment paper to lift squares out. They freeze well too! 23

Thank you to all of our USEFUL RESOURCES community partners, supporters, and If you feel at any point that you need some extra volunteers! assistance there are lots of resources out there. We are happy to help you connect with them, or tell you a little bit more about what they have to offer. Here are just a few:

OTTAWA PUBLIC HEALTH — (613) 580-6744

OTTAWA 3-1-1 — Ottawa information and client services (24/7). Just dial 3-1-1 on your phone.

TELE-HEALTH ONTARIO: 1-866-797-0000 Free, confidential service you can call to get health advice or information. A registered nurse will take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week:

ONTARIO 2-1-1 is a free helpline that connects you to community and social services in your area, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in 150 different languages. Dial 2-1-1 on your phone to connect.

A FRIENDLY VOICE — (613) 692-9992 A telephone friendly visiting line for seniors. Have one -on-one conversations (open through the holidays!)

COUNSELLING CONNECT — 613-416-9944 Provides free access to a same-day or next-day phone or video counselling session.

DISTRESS CENTRE — (613) 238-3311 If you are feeling upset, distraught or distressed, please call this number (open 24 hours, 7 days a week)

CRISIS LINE— 613-722-6914 If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call this number (open 24 hours, 7 days a week)

SENIOR SAFETY PHONE LINE (Elder Abuse Ontario) 1-866-299-1011