People with diabetes, prediabetes or even people at risk for diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease. Join a Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator and Certified Diabetes Dietitian in learning how YOU can do your part to protect your heart.

Tuesday Nov 27th | 9:30am to 11:30am | Free

Cobourg Community Centre | 750 d'arcy St

For more information or to register call 905-885-2626 ext 238

Would you like to prevent diabetes? Or have you recently been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes? This workshop includes a discussion of the basic facts about managing diabetes, healthy eating, and physical activity. We encourage people to bring a friend/family member for support.

Monday Sept 17th or Nov 19th | 9:30am to 11:30am | Free

Tuesday Oct 16th or Dec 4th | 9:30am to 11:30am | Free

Cobourg Community Centre | 750 d'arcy St

For more information or to register call 905-885-2626 ext 238

Would you like to prevent diabetes? Or have you recently been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes? This workshop includes a discussion of the basic facts about managing diabetes, healthy eating, and physical activity. We encourage people to bring a friend/family member for support.

Wednesday Sept 19th or Oct 3rd or Nov 21st or Dec 12th | 5pm to 6:30pm | Free

Port Hope Northumberland CHC | 99 Toronto Rd

For more information and to register call 905-885-2626 ext 238

Want to know more about how many carbohydrates you should have in a day? This workshop will teach you what you need to know to help keep your blood sugars in target.

Tuesday Sept 11th | 9:30am to 11:30am | Free

Cobourg Community Centre | 750 D'arcy St

Call 905-885-2626 ext 238 to register

Designed for community members ages 55+ who are wishing to improve their cardio, strength, balance and flexibility regardless of their current ability level. The program will be led by trained volunteers, who ensure the program is run in a safe manner. Classes can be done seated or standing.

Wed Sept 12th to Dec 19th | 10am to 10:45am | Free

Thursday Sept 13th to Dec 20th | 10am to 11am | Free

Port Hope Northumberland CHC | 99 Toronto Rd

Registration starts Tuesday August 21st at 11am | Call 905-885-2626 ext 280

Using the aid of a chair our yoga instructor will guide you through a series of movements. Poses are done seated or the chair is used for support during standing poses and bends.

Wednesday Sept 12th to Dec 19th | 1pm to 2pm | $45

Port Hope Northumberland CHC | 99 Toronto Rd

Registration starts Tuesday August 21st at 11am | Call 905-885-2626 ext 280

This mat based class combines 3 key elements of fitness into one session for the time crunched person. Class segments will include balance training, body weight exercises, and an extended stretch period to end off the class. Suitable for all levels of fitness.

Thursday Sept 20th to Dec 20th | 5:45pm to 6:35pm | $36

Port Hope Northumberland CHC | 99 Toronto Rd

Registration Starts Tuesday August 21st at 11am | Call 905-885-2626 ext 280

A mat based, Pilates inspired class designed to increase your posture awareness, learn to use breath to aid movement, increase muscle tone, and strengthen your core. Suitable for all levels of fitness.

Thursday Sept 20th to Dec 20th | 4:30pm to 5:20pm | $36

Port Hope Northumberland CHC | 99 Toronto Rd

Registration starts Tuesday August 21st at 11am | Call 905-885-2626 ext 280

The Board of Directors of the Chatham-Kent Drug Awareness Council would like to invite you, as well as others you feel would benefit, to attend a memorial event on Friday, August 31st for International Overdose Awareness Day.  The memorial event will be in memory of those who have lost their lives due to an overdose, in support of the countless families in mourning across Canada and around the world, and in solidarity and strength for those living with and recovering from an addiction. This memorial event will be held from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at Studio One in the Chatham Cultural Centre. There will be light refreshments and fellowship to follow the memorial.

Also on Friday, August 31st at Studio One, the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit will be offering Overdose Response Training with two FREE walk-in NARCAN training sessions at 1:00pm and 2:00pm. All participants will receive a free NARCAN Kit as part of their training. No ID, health card or appointment is required, just show up! Light refreshments will also be available.

Yoga has many benefits such as increasing flexibility, improving breathing, helping with balance and helping one to live a healthy and stress free lifestyle. Yoga is a floor based program.

Thursday Sept 13th to Dec 20th | 11:15am to 12:15pm | $45

Port Hope Northumberland CHC | 99 Toronto Rd

Registration starts Tuesday August 21st at 11am | 905-885-2626 ext 280