Upcoming Community Events 2019/2020

Date

Event Description

Time/Location

Free Community Exercise Classes for Seniors

The Township of Wilmot, Wellesley and Woolwich, are offering free exercise classes for seniors that focus on cardio, balance, strength and flexibility. These classes will be ongoing throughout the Summer.

For more information please contact 519-664-1900 or 1-855-664-1900. There is no registration required and drop-ins are welcome.

Walk-In Counselling Service

Family Counselling and Support Services is offering Open Access Walk- In Services on Wednesdays. Counsellors will provide a single session for individuals, couples and families. For more information click here. No appointment needed.

109 Surrey St E

Guelph, ON

1:00pm- 7:00pm

Move for Health

This program provides customized exercise support for individuals with chronic health conditions including: osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, pre/post joint replacement, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure/cholesterol, stable heart conditions, COPD, diabetes and obesity. It is a 12-week program, with two sessions per week. Program is available at Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo YMCAs.  Book your free consultation to see if this program is a fit for you: 
519-743-5201 x 238   wellness@ckw.ymca.ca

Available at the following locations:

Chaplin Family YMCA

A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA

Stork Family YMCA

Diabetes Fit

This FREE exercise program is for adults at risk of, or  diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. It is a12-week program with 2 sessions per week, led by YMCA certified exercise professionals. Sessions include education and exercise designed to help you get started with exercise and healthy eating.

Available at the following locations:

Chaplin Family YMCA

A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA

Stork Family YMCA

Neuro Fit

This program provides customized exercise support for individuals with conditions such as stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and spinal cord injury. Exercise adaptations are available for those using cane, walkers or wheelchairs. This program is available at the Cambridge or Kitchener YMCA.   Book your free consultation to see if this program is a fit for you:

Kitchener YMCA 519-743-5201 x 228      wellness@ckw.ymca.ca

Cambridge YMCA 519-623-9622 x 2214

Available at the following locations:

Chaplin Family YMCA

A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA

Ongoing

Once a Month

Friends and Relatives Support Group

A group for people who are supporting someone living with a life-threatening illness. You will share experiences and learn coping skills that will help you provide quality care while maintaining a sence of well- being. Contact Julie Schelter at 519-743-4114 or julie@hospicewaterloo.ca

298 Lawrence Ave

Kitchener,  ON

6:30pm- 8:30pm

Ongoing

Mon-Tue

Thur-Fri

Adult Day Program

Music therapy, guest speakers, trivia games and sing-a-longs are just some of the fun filled- activities you will have the opportunity to participate in during the Adult Day Program. There is also a hot lunch and transportation included.  If you are interested in learning more or arranging a visit, contact 519-669-1223.

120 Barnswallow Dr

Elmira, ON

9:30am- 3:00pm

Ongoing

Adult Day Program

Music therapy, guest speakers, trivia games and sing-a-longs are just some of the fun filled- activities you will have the opportunity to participate in during the Adult Day Program. There is also a hot lunch and transportation included.  If you are interested in learning more or arranging a visit, contact 519-669-1223.

200 Boullee St

New Hamburg, ON

9:30am- 3:00pm

Ongoing

Every Wedneday

Day Away Program

Suitable for people with a life limiting diagnosis who are able to move around independently and take medication independently. Information sessions about coping, healthy living, Reiki treatments guided meditation etc. For more information, please call 519-836-3921 or info@hospicewellington.org

Guelph, ON

10:00am- 2:00pm

Ongoing

Every Tuesday

Escape the Ordinary- Hospice Day Away Program

A weekly, full-day program offered in Kitchener and Cambridge for individuals living with a life threatening illness. You will have an opportunity to participate in discussions and group activities that promote fun, laughter and well-being. Hosted by the Hospice Waterloo Region. For more information contact hospice@hospicewaterloo.ca

298 Lawrence Ave

Kitchener, ON

10:00am- 2:00pm

Ongoing

Thursdays

Mind Over Mood

Tired of feeling at the mercy of your mood? Join this free workshop to learn and practice the skills of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) through the workbook Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Chaning the Way You Think.

9 Wellington St

Unit 1

Cambridge, ON

10:00am- 11:30am

Jan 8-

Feb 5
Wednesdays

Craving Change™

This FREE 4- week program helps you understand why you eat the way you do.  It is led by health care professionals certified in the program, and is offered at various locations throughout the region. To register, click here.

Jan 13-

Feb 10

Mondays

Dial it Down- Relaxation and Stress Management

A 5 week program you will practice and develop strong skills in releasing body tension, calming and focusing the mind. To register, click here

Stanley Park Community Centre
505 Franklin St N
Kitchener, ON

5:30pm- 6:30pm

Jan 15-

Feb 26

Wednesdays

Craving Change™

This program is a 6-week program on Wednesday afternoons.  It is co-facilitated by a dietitian and a social worker. This group is open to KDCHC clients, volunteers and community members. You must pre-register by Janunary 10, 2020.

To register call: 519-745-4404

ext 244- Penny

ext 281- Laura

Kitchener Downtown CHC

44 Francis St S

Kitchener, ON

1:00pm- 3:00pm

Stress and Mindfulness

A single session group to learn how to increase enjoyment and effectively quiet the mind. No registration required. For more information, please call 519-740-5010 ext 8.

Two Rivers FHT

350 Conestoga Blvd

Unit B15

5:30pm

Jan 21-

Feb 25

Tuesdays

Take Charge Chronic Pain

This FREE 6 week workshop is for people struggling with chronic pain.  It is led by certified Peer Leaders in a community setting. To register, click here

New Vision FHT

421 Greenbrook Dr

Kitchener, ON

1:00pm- 3:30pm

Jan 21-

Feb 11

Tuesdays

Craving Change™

This FREE 4- week program helps you understand why you eat the way you do.  It is led by health care professionals certified in the program, and is offered at various locations throughout the region. To register, click here.

New Vision FHT

421 Greenbrook Dr

Kitchener, ON

9:30am- 11:00am

Jan 23-

Feb 20

Thursdays

Better Sleep

This program will help you learn strategies to relax your mind and body, to decrease insomnia, and to fall asleep or back to sleep easier. To register, click here.

Rockway Centre

1405 King St E

Kitchener, ON

7:30pm- 8:30pm

Anxiety Management

A single session group designed to help you understand anxiety, develop coping skills, understand how to "thought" stop and learn how to keep calm. No registration is required. For more information, please call 519-740-5010 ext 8

Two Rivers FHT

305 Conestoga Blvd, Unit B15

Cambridge, ON

5:30pm

Finding Function in Depression

A single session group designed to provide practical strategies and skills to get back to activities that matter to you and improve your health and wellbeing. No registration required. For more information, please call 519-740-5010 ext 8

Two Rivers FHT

305 Conestoga Blvd, Unit B15

Cambridge, ON

2:30pm

Feb 4-

Mar 10

Tuesdays

Take Charge Chronic Pain

This FREE 6 week workshop is for people struggling with chronic pain.  It is led by certified Peer Leaders in a community setting. To register, click here

Rockway Centre

1405 King St E

Kitchener, ON

6:00pm- 8:30pm

Anxiety Management

A single session group designed to help you understand anxiety, develop coping skills, understand how to "thought" stop and learn how to keep calm. No registration is required. For more information, please call 519-740-5010 ext 8

Two Rivers FHT

305 Conestoga Blvd, Unit B15

Cambridge, ON

5:30pm

5- 26

Wednesdays

Craving Change™

This FREE 4- week program helps you understand why you eat the way you do.  It is led by health care professionals certified in the program, and is offered at various locations throughout the region. To register, click here.

Langs CHC

1145 Concession Rd

Cambridge, ON

1:30pm- 3:30pm

Feb 5-

Mar 11

Wednesdays

Take Charge Chronic Pain

This FREE 6 week workshop is for people struggling with chronic pain.  It is led by certified Peer Leaders in a community setting. To register, click here

Stanley Park Community Centre
505 Franklin St N
Kitchener, ON

12:30pm- 3:00pm

Feb 24-

Mar 30

Mondays

Dial it Down- Relaxation and Stress Management

A 5 week program you will practice and develop strong skills in releasing body tension, calming and focusing the mind. To register, click here

Woolwich CHC

10 Parkside Dr
St. Jacobs, ON
1:30pm- 2:30pm

Finding Function in Depression

A single session group designed to provide practical strategies and skills to get back to activities that matter to you and improve your health and wellbeing. No registration required. For more information, please call 519-740-5010 ext 8

Two Rivers FHT

305 Conestoga Blvd, Unit B15

Cambridge, ON

2:30pm

Stress and Mindfulness

A single session group to learn how to increase enjoyment and effectively quiet the mind. No registration required. For more information, please call 519-740-5010 ext 8.

Two Rivers FHT

305 Conestoga Blvd, Unit B15

Cambridge, ON

5:30pm

Mar 20-

May 1

Fridays

Take Charge Chronic Pain

This FREE 6 week workshop is for people struggling with chronic pain.  It is led by certified Peer Leaders in a community setting. To register, click here

Woolwich CHC

10 Parkside Dr
St. Jacobs, ON

1:00pm- 3:30pm

Anxiety Management

A single session group designed to help you understand anxiety, develop coping skills, understand how to "thought" stop and learn how to keep calm. No registration is required. For more information, please call 519-740-5010 ext 8

Two Rivers FHT

305 Conestoga Blvd, Unit B15

Cambridge, ON

5:30pm

Finding Function in Depression

A single session group designed to provide practical strategies and skills to get back to activities that matter to you and improve your health and wellbeing. No registration required. For more information, please call 519-740-5010 ext 8

Two Rivers FHT

305 Conestoga Blvd, Unit B15

Cambridge, ON

2:30pm

Mar 25-

April 15

Wednesdays

Craving Change™

This FREE 4- week program helps you understand why you eat the way you do.  It is led by health care professionals certified in the program, and is offered at various locations throughout the region. To register, click here.

YMCA-YWCA of Guelph

130 Woodland Glen Dr

Guelph, ON

6:00pm- 8:00pm

Stress and Mindfulness

A single session group to learn how to increase enjoyment and effectively quiet the mind. No registration required. For more information, please call 519-740-5010 ext 8.

Two Rivers FHT

305 Conestoga Blvd, Unit B15

Cambridge, ON

5:30pm

April 2-

May 7

Thursdays

Cancer: Thriving and Surviving

This FREE 6- week workshop is to help individuals who are cancer survivors to better manage their health and daily lives.It is led by certified Peer Leaders in a community setting. To register, click here

7- 28

Tuesdays

Craving Change™

This FREE 4- week program helps you understand why you eat the way you do.  It is led by health care professionals certified in the program, and is offered at various locations throughout the region. To register, click here.

Wilmot Recreation Centre

1291 Nafziger Rd

Baden, ON

9:30am- 11:30am

April 9-

May 14

Thursdays

Take Charge Chronic Pain

This FREE 6 week workshop is for people struggling with chronic pain.  It is led by certified Peer Leaders in a community setting. To register, click here

East Wellington FHT

175 Alma St

Rockwood, ON

1:00pm- 3:30pm

9-30

Better Sleep

This program will help you learn strategies to relax your mind and body, to decrease insomnia, and to fall asleep or back to sleep easier. To register, click here.

Stanley Park Communtiy Centre

505 Franklin St N

Kitchener, ON

8:00pm- 9:00pm

April 20-

June 1

Mondays

Take Charge Chronic Pain

This FREE 6 week workshop is for people struggling with chronic pain.  It is led by certified Peer Leaders in a community setting. To register, click here

Two Rivers FHT

350 Conestoga Blvd

Unit B15

1:00pm- 3:30pm

April 21-

May 19

Tuesdays

Dial it Down 2- Relaxation and Stress Management

This 5 week program you will build on previous learned techniques and further develop strong skills in releasing body tension, calming and focusing the mind. Techniques are especially helpful in the self-regulation of headaches, muscle tension, insomnia, pain, anxiety, and panic attacks  To register, click here

Woolwich Seniors Association

24 Snyders Ave S

Elmira, ON

10:00am- 11:00am

April 22-

May 20

Wednesdays

Better Sleep

This program will help you learn strategies to relax your mind and body, to decrease insomnia, and to fall asleep or back to sleep easier. To register, click here.

Woolwich CHC

10 Parkside Dr
St. Jacobs, ON
10:00am- 11:00am

May 7-

June 11

Thursdays

Take Charge Chronic Pain

This FREE 6 week workshop is for people struggling with chronic pain.  It is led by certified Peer Leaders in a community setting. To register, click here

Wilmot Recreation Complex

1291 Nafziger Rd

Baden, ON

9:30am- 12:00pm

May 12-

June 16

Tuesdays

Take Charge Chronic Pain

This FREE 6 week workshop is for people struggling with chronic pain.  It is led by certified Peer Leaders in a community setting. To register, click here

Stanley Park Communtiy Centre

505 Franklin St N

Kitchener, ON

1:00pm- 3:30pm

Sept 15-

Oct 13

Tuesdays

Better Sleep

This program will help you learn strategies to relax your mind and body, to decrease insomnia, and to fall asleep or back to sleep easier. To register, click here.

Woolwich Seniors Association

24 Snyders Ave S

Elmira, ON

10:00am- 11:00am