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 BINGO TRIVIA AND MORE… 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 613-236-0428 ext. 4260 program guide term. 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.* 3 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] 4 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 5 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 they think and learn SPRING ACTIVITIES IN MOTION 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 6 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.