Active Aging

Sept 2013

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8 Active Aging Week September 22-28, 2013 Beactive: Joinaseniorcentreinyourarea. Joinaseniorcentreinyourarea. Checkoutourwebsiteat www.manitobaseniorcentres.com orcall792-5838 formoreinformation. inyourare SeniorCentresareplaceswhereadults 55andover,cometogetherforservices andprogamsthatmaintainandimprove healthandqualityoflife,supportpersonal independenceandencourageinvolvement incommunitylife. VICTORIAE.LEHMAN LAWOFFICES • Wills • Estates • GeneralPractice • Trusts • FamilyLaw • Divorce Providingpersonal,effectiverepresentation, andconflictresolutionservicessince1982. • ChildCustody • MaritalAgreements • CohabitationAgreements • BusinessConsulting • Property • ConsumerLaw 412WardlawAvenue,WinnipegMB, R3L0L7 Telephone:453-6416 Fascimile:477-1379 www.vlehmanlawoffices.com mondAy, Sept. 23 free triAl clAsses rady Jewish community centre Bones Alive, 10 a.m.; Fitness for Active Aging, 11 a.m.; PACE (People with Arthritis Can Exercise), 1:30 p.m. See www.radyjcc.com or phone 204-477-7510. incontinence AnD tHe Pelvic floor reh-Fit centre, 10:30 a.m. Learn about pelvic floor dysfunction and treatments. Free admission. Register at www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. brAin HeAltH & DementiA reh-Fit centre, 1:30 p.m. Learn about risk factors and resources available for people with dementia and their families, with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. Free admission. Register at www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. tueSdAy, Sept. 24 sixtH AnnuAl Active Aging DAy oPen House Wellness institute at Seven oaks general Hospital, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free screenings, classes, demonstrations, and fitness and health information. See www.alcoamb.org or sogh.ca/wellness, or phone 204-632-3909. osteoPorosis cAnADA forum rady Jewish community centre, 6 p.m. Free admission, but registration is required. Call 204-772-3498. See www.radyjcc.com. tHe imPortAnce of DecreAsing seDentAry beHAviour reh-Fit centre, 10:30 a.m. Learn about current research, ways to maximize your activity time and the effects of time spent sitting. Non-members: $5. Register at www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. tHe imPortAnce of strengtH trAining for olDer ADults reh-Fit centre, 7 p.m. Free admission. Register online at www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. ArtHritis self- mAnAgement ProgrAm reh-Fit centre, Sept. 24 - oct. 29 Learn how to manage pain and fatigue, eat well and exercise with arthritis during this six-week course. Free admission. Register at www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. WedneSdAy, Sept. 25 Active living for olDer ADults rady Jewish community centre Yoga, 9:30 a.m.; Zumba Gold, 1:30 p.m. See www.radyjcc.com or phone 204-477-7510. stAy on your feet — imProve your bAlAnce reh-Fit centre, 9:30 a.m. Learn to improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. Non-members: $10. Register at www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. exercise is meDicine — HoW mucH, HoW HArD? reh-Fit centre, 6:15 p.m. Learn what type of exercise is best, and how to get the most from your active time. Non-members: $15. Register at www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. tHurSdAy, Sept. 26 Anxiety – reAl, DisAbling AnD treAtAble reh-Fit centre, 1:30 p.m. Learn about the six major anxiety disorders, treatment options and resources available. Free admission. Register at www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. reAsons AnD WAys to stAy PHysicAlly HeAltHy As We Age reh-Fit centre, 7 p.m. Includes activity recommendations for a continuum of older adults (including those with frailty and/or in assisted living) and important points for safety. Free admission. Register at www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. free HeAring screening clinic reh-Fit centre, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Register at www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. FridAy, Sept. 27 free HeAltH screening AnD Prevention clinic reh-Fit centre, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Be Sun/UV Smart: Learn how to reduce your skin cancer risk. See www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. SeniorS And elderS montH tueSdAy, oct. 1 seniors AnD elDers DAy Winnipeg convention centre, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Celebration of seniors and elders, with entertainment, demonstrations, exercise breaks and information on a variety of services. Free admission. See www.seniors.cimnet.ca or phone 204-945-6565. WedneSdAy, oct. 2 HeAltHy Aging & u university of manitoba, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. U of M Lifelong Learning and Bison Recreation Services invite you try activities such as armchair Pilates, Jive & Jam dance, yoga, drums and meditation. See www.umanitoba.ca/extended/life. Call Janine Drennan at 204-474-6661 or email janine.drennan@umanitoba.ca. free HeAltH screening AnD Prevention clinic reh-Fit centre, 9:30 a.m. Posture Perfect. Register at www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. inflAmmAtory DiseAse PresentAtion reh-Fit centre, 7 p.m. Register at www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. tHurSdAy, oct. 3 DoWntoWn connection kickoff portage place, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free exercise classes and educational sessions. Kickoff for Downtown Connection — 55 + Centre events set for Oct. 7 - 25 (location to be announced). Call 204-940- 8140 for information and calendar of events. FridAy, oct. 4 leArn to PlAy PicklebAll rady Jewish community centre, 12 p.m. See www.radyjcc.com or phone 204-477-7510. mondAy, oct. 7 live cHAnging cHoices WitH Dr steven blAir reh-Fit centre, 7 p.m. How the choices you make in middle age will impact your older years. Free admission. Register at www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. tueSdAy, oct. 8 luncH time AquA rady Jewish community centre, 12:15 p.m. See www.radyjcc.com or phone 204-477-7510. WedneSdAy, oct. 9 & WedneSdAy, oct. 16 oPen House on A bAlAnceD recreAtionAl lifestyle mcphillips Station casino, oct. 9, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; club regent casino, oct. 16, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Get information about how gambling works and strategies to play in a safe way, with ideas and resources to put a balanced recreational lifestyle in place. Interactive games, giveaways and prize draws. For more information, inquire at the Responsible Gaming Information Centres located in the Casinos of Winnipeg. tHurSdAy, oct. 10 trAnsconA HeAltH fAir Kildonan place, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Transcona Council for Seniors hosts this annual event, with a variety of information booths and demonstrations. Call 204-222-9879 or email tcs@mts.net. SAturdAy, oct. 12 reH-fit centre AnnuAl WAlk of life & HeAltH fAir Gather information on new developments in the health-care field and community programs and services that can help you stay healthy. See www.reh-fit.com or phone 204-488-8023. teulon & District HeAltH & Wellness fAir & flu clinic teulon-rockwood centennial center, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hosted by the Teulon & District Seniors Resource Council. Call 204- 886-2570 or email tdsrc@mts.net. WedneSdAy, oct. 16 Discover norDic Pole rady Jewish community centre, 2 p.m. Nordic pole walking. See www.radyjcc.com or phone 204-477-7510. tHurSdAy, oct. 24 cAA refresHer course rady Jewish community centre, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. See www.radyjcc.com or phone 204-477-7510. tueSdAy, oct. 29 fAll Prevention PresentAtion rady Jewish community centre, 10:30 a.m. Registration is required. See www.radyjcc.com or phone 204-477-7510. WedneSdAy, oct. 30 mAD HAtter's HeAltH fAir good neighbours Active living centre, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dress for the occasion or at least wear your most fun hat! See www.gnalc.ca or call Eleanor or Karen at 204-940-2114. over 1,000 older manitobans participated in the 2013 manitoba 55 plus games in morris. AlcoA-mb invites you to "get into the Fun & games." Contact ALCOA-MB if you would like to have a presentation/demonstration about the Games. Call Karyn Heidrick, ALCOA-MB 55 Plus Games Coordinator, at 204-261- 9257 (toll-free: 1-855-202-6663) or email manitoba55plusgames@gmail.com. university of manitoba, extended education – lifelong learning The pursuit of knowledge through lifelong learning — whether it's learning how to dance, speak a foreign language, write a newsletter, improve your golf swing, or repair your car — has wonderful benefits for adults 50-plus. For information about learning opportunities, see www.umanitoba.ca/extended/life. ��� ��������� ��� ������ ������������ ������������� ������� � ����� ��������� ������� ����������� �������� ����������� ���������� ���������� ������� ��������� ������ ���� ���������� ��� ���� ����� Creative Retirement ������� ���� ���� ���� ������� ����� ��������� ����������� ���������������� �� ��������� �� ���������� 2013 Active Aging Week & SeniorS And elderS montH eventS

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