Fall/Winter 2010
Walking to Wellness
Community Indoor Walking Program. This program is suitable for older adults who want to get moving. Sessions are supervised and healthy leisure tips will be provided. All leaders are certified by Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association.
Date: Mon. & Thu. TBA
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Fee: $30
Location: Milk River Civic Centre
Register with and for more info contact: Sherry Laackmann, Recreation Therapist, Alberta Health Services 403-647-3500 Ext. 2245 or Melanie Baldwin Ext. 2254
Promoting Wellness - Dementia
Promoting Wellness for individuals with Dementia is for family, friends, volunteers, staff and community members. Participants will learn:
- What is dementia? How does Alzheimer’s disease relate to dementia?
- How behaviour changes during different stages of Alzheimer’s disease?
- How do you communicate with a person who is cognitively impaired?
- How to engage in meaningful activities.
- Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation and the ways it improves quality of life.
Date: Wed. October 20
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Fee: No fee
Location: Milk River Health Centre
Register with and for more info call Sherry Laackmann, Recreation Therapist @403-647-3500 Ext. 2256 or Melanie Baldwin Ext. 2254.
“Body Talk” Info Session
“BodyTalk” is an astonishingly simple and effective form of therapy that allows the body’s energy systems to be resynchronized so they can operate as nature intended.
In this session, Linda Hurkot will demonstrate the use of BodyTalk and explain how BodyTalk works.
BodyTalk is a revolutionary form of alternative healthcare. It encompasses:
· Western Medicine Expertise
· The Energy Dynamics of Acupuncture
· Osteopathic and Chiropractic Philosophy
· The Clinical Finding of Applied Kinesiology
· The Insights of Modern Physics and Mathematics
Date: Thu. October 7
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $5
Location: Warner School
Instructor: Linda Hurkot, Registered Speech Language Pathologist
Certified “Body Talk” Practitioner & Access Trainer
Minimum: 6
Maximum: 10
Registration Deadline: September 23
Register with: Carolyn or Lynette, Further Ed Office, 642-3635/1-888-642-2241 or 642-2134 (evenings).
Send cheque to office, Box 278, Warner, AB T0K 2L0.
“Body Talk” Access Class
Would you like to:
· Manage Stress?
· Strengthen your stress threshold?
· Protect against colds, flu, allergies, and intolerances?
· Hydrate your body? Reduce aches and pains?
· Learn “Fast-Aid” for minor injuries?
“BodyTalk” Access is designed to be learned and used by ANYONE to bring about improved health and wellbeing. So, come and learn to do this 10 minute Health Empowerment Routine using 5 simple energy-based techniques on yourself and others.
Date: Sat. November 13
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fee: $125
Location: Warner School
Instructor: Linda Hurkot, Registered Speech Language Pathologist
Certified “Body Talk” Practitioner & Access Trainer
Minimum: 6
Maximum: 10
Registration Deadline: October 28
Register with: Carolyn or Lynette, Further Ed Office, 642-3635/1-888-642-2241 or 642-2134 (evenings).
Send cheque to office, Box 278, Warner, AB T0K 2L0.
How to Cleanse with Your Diet
Feeling Sluggish? Tired? Bloated? You may need a cleanse. From the food we eat, to our cosmetic products, and the air we breathe, we encounter numerous toxins every day. Come join Cris to learn which foods work best to help our bodies naturally eliminate toxins. You will learn about our bodies detoxification systems and how to make them function at their best.
Date: Wed. October 13
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $10
Location: Warner School
Instructor: Cris Robinson, Holistic Allergist & Nutritional Consultant
Minimum: 7
Maximum: 20
Registration Deadline: September 29
Register with: Carolyn or Lynette, Further Ed Office, 642-3635/1-888-642-2241 or 642-2134 (evenings).
Send cheque to office, Box 278, Warner, AB T0K 2L0.
Label Reading
If you find it difficult understanding the information that is found on the food labels you are not alone. With the introduction of mandatory nutrition labels in December 2005, you can choose foods based on fat, trans fat, sugar, fibre, sodium, etc. The nutrition labeling class will go through how to decide which nutrient to focus on when choosing a food and what does daily value mean along with a variety of other topics that will guide you when reading the label.
Date: Wed. October 13
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No fee
Location: Riverside Market Grocery Store in Milk River
Instructor: Lindsay Schwab, Dietitian
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 20
Registration Deadline: September 29
Register with: Carolyn or Lynette, Further Ed Office, 642-3635/1-888-642-2241 or 642-2134 (evenings).
Send cheque to office, Box 278, Warner, AB T0K 2L0.
Adjusting Recipes Class
Are you frustrated with not being able to use your favorite recipes and meals because you are unsure of their nutritional value? This class:
· Allows you to modify your favorite recipes (please bring along a copy).
· Teaches you how to figure out the nutritional breakdown of your recipes.
· Offers the opportunity to try new recipes provided by a Registered Dietitian.
· Gives practical tips for adjusting your recipes to include low fat, low sugar, and high fibre options.
Date: Wed. October 27
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No fee
Location: Milk River Health Centre (Meeting Room)
Instructor: Lindsay Schwab, Dietitian
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 20
Registration Deadline: October 13
Register with: Carolyn or Lynette, Further Ed Office, 642-3635/1-888-642-2241 or 642-2134 (evenings).
Send cheque to office, Box 278, Warner, AB T0K 2L0.
Prenatal Classes
Prenatal classes assist the parents in a satisfying pregnancy and delivery.
Fee: $45/couple
For more information contact Raymond Office, 403-752-5430, or Milk River Office, 403-647-3430.
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
This is a weight loss support group, which is not gender specific, and all ages are welcome.
Offered in 2 locations:
Location 1: Warner Senior Drop-In Centre
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: Weight-in @6:30 pm, and Meeting @ 6:45 pm.
Fee: $30/year to join and $1/week thereafter.
For more information contact Lorraine Neal at 642-3878.
Location 2: Stirling Lions Hall
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: Weigh-in @ 5:30 pm, and Meeting @ 6:00 pm.
Fee: $30 for T.O.P.S. + $12 annual dues for expenses.
For more information check www.TOPS.org or contact Aletta Lightfoot 403-756-3543.
Community Good Food Club in Raymond & Stirling & Free Recipe Demos - Save money on Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
The Good Food Box program provides a variety of top-quality, fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables at lower prices. All produce is purchased locally. You pay $10.50 and order food boxes, once a month, ahead of time. Orders are due the first Thursday of every month, by 3:00 p.m. Pick up the boxes at the Raymond or Stirling Parent Link Centres on the third Thursday of the month from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. FREE recipe demo every pick up day from 4 - 5 pm at the Raymond Parent Link Centre. Take home a new recipe and free samples.
The Good Food Coalition is an initiative of Barons-Eureka-Warner FCSS, Chinook Health and the County of Warner Further Education.
For more information call: Kelly at 403-752-5430 or Stacey at 403-315-3942.