Annual event to combat violence against women.
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 22nd to Dec 22nd | 9am to 10am | Via Zoom | FREE
Tuesday | Sept 20th to Dec 20th | 6pm to 7pm | Via Zoom | FREE
To register email workshops@porthopechc.ca
Restorative yoga focuses on relaxation of the mind and body. Bolsters, straps and other props will be used to support the body in various postures which allows one to move towards a state of balance.
Mondays | Sept 19th to Dec 19th 2022 | 1pm to 2pm | 99 Toronto Road, Port Hope | Rm 205 | FREE
To register email workshops@porthopechc.ca
Health education workshops on a variety of topics aimed at helping you to better manage your health.
Preventing Diabetes
Would you like to learn little changes you can make to try to prevent type 2 diabetes? All Canadians over 40 are at higher risk. Come participate in Diabetes Jeopardy!
Thursday Sept 15th 2022 | 11:00am to 12:00pm | Rm 205
Ask the Experts - Flu Vaccine
Join Sandra (RN) and Ben (RPN) as they discuss and answer your questions around getting your annual influenza vaccine. The time of year has come to consider your annual influenza (Flu) vaccine. In addition to protecting ourselves from Covid over the past couple of years, the influenza vaccine is also recommended as risks still exist for catching the flu.
Thursday Oct 27th 2022 | 11:00am to 12:00pm | Via Zoom
Fighting the Winter Blues
It’s common for our energy and mood to feel lower in the fall/winter months, as the days get shorter. Are you curious about what seasonal depression is, and how to recognize it in yourself? Maybe wondering how to cope a little better through the grey months of the year? Join our Mental Health Nurse Brooke for a chat on seasonal depression and what you can do to combat it!
Tuesday Nov 1st 2022 | 6:30pm to 7:30pm | Via Zoom
To register email workshops@porthopechc.ca
The Type 2 Follow-up group is a one hour session where clients who are managing well and do not need frequent visits will have an opportunity to check-in with a diabetes educator and learn about various topics of diabetes self-management (for example, what is an A1C, Stress Management) in a supportive group setting. Currently for clients who are managing diabetes via lifestyle management or on oral medications.
Wednesday Sept 28th, Nov 30th and Dec 28th 2022 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm | Via Zoom
Thursday Oct 27th 2022 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Rm 205
To register email workshops@porthopechc.ca
People with diabetes, prediabetes or even people at risk for diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease. Join a Certified Diabetes Dietitian in learning how YOU can do your part to protect your heart.
Wednesday Nov 23rd 2022 | 1:30pm | Smart Room
To register email workshops@porthopechc.ca
Have you been recently diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes? This workshop now being offered virtually and in-person includes a discussion of the basic facts about managing diabetes, healthy eating, and physical activity.
Tuesday Sept 20th or Nov 15th 2022 | 5:30pm to 7:00pm | Via Zoom
Monday Oct 17th or Dec 19th 2022 | 1:30pm to 3:00pm | Rm 144A&B
To register email workshops@porthopechc.ca
Diabetes Cooking Workshops are hands-on cooking classes which are offered to those living with prediabetes, type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Each workshop will be conducted by a Registered Dietitian, who is also a Certified Diabetes Educator. Fee $5.00 per class (please call if cost is a concern)
Autumn Flavours
Fall is here again, bursting with colours & flavours! We invite you to warm up to fall with this hands on cooking session. In this class, we’ll try different fall flavour combinations and discuss healthy food choices for the season
Friday Sept 23rd or Oct 21st 2022 | 9:30am to 12:00pm | Community Kitchen
Holiday Cooking
Planning ahead for the holiday season? We know that eating right can be difficult all year round, and the holidays present a whole new set of challenges. In this session, we will prepare both traditional and modern holiday treats with a healthy, diabetes-friendly twist!
Friday Nov 18th or Dec 16th 2022 | 9:30am to 12:00pm | Community Kitchen
To register email workshops@porthopechc.ca
Get back into the kitchen with Adam Hudson, our Community Dietitian, as he welcomes back any men who are looking to learn a few things around food skills, or, add to your existing knowledge. Each class will be centered around making a meal together, and of course, enjoying and tasting all of the delicious dishes! Fee $5.00 per class (please call if cost is a concern)
Friday Sept 30th, Oct 28th, Nov 25th 2022 | 10:00am to 12:30pm | Community Kitchen
To Register email workshops@porthopechc.ca
This program is designed for those living alone and looking to cook together! This group meets once a month and creates three main dishes, one soup or one salad to take away. We assign tasks and duties as a group. Please bring your own containers suitable for freezing and reheating. This is a hands on workshop. Fee $8.00 per class (please call if cost is a concern)
Friday Oct 14th, Nov 11th, Dec 9th 2022 | 10:00am to 12:30pm | Community Kitchen
