NorWest Community Health Centres

Fly the C.O.O.P Walking Group
2025-09-23 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-10-07 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-10-14 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-10-21 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-10-28 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-11-04 09:45 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | NorWest CHC (Kakabeka Falls), 4785 ON-11 Unit B, Kakabeka Falls, ONTARIO, P0T 1W0, Canada
Fly the COOP Walking Group – Outdoor Walking – Tues/Thurs 9:45 am – 11am
🕘 When & Where We Meet • Tuesdays & Thursdays • Meet at 9:45 AM at NorWest Community Health Centres – 4785 Hwy 11-17 for carpooling (4 park passes available) • Or meet at 10:00 AM at Mountain Portage Trailhead, Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park

Fly the C.O.O.P Walking Group (Thurs)
2025-09-25 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-10-02 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-10-09 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-10-16 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-10-23 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-10-30 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-11-06 09:45 - 11:00 | NorWest CHC (Kakabeka Falls), 4785 ON-11 Unit B, Kakabeka Falls, ONTARIO, P0T 1W0, Canada

LifeLabs
2025-09-25 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-02 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-09 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-23 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-30 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-06 12:00 - 16:00 | NorWest CHC (Kakabeka Falls), 4785 ON-11 Unit B, Kakabeka Falls, ONTARIO, P0T 1W0, Canada

Rural Dementia Cafe
2025-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | 60+ Centre (Kakabeka Falls), 5 Pineview Road, Kakabeka Falls, Ontario, Canada
The Dementia Café is a monthly get-together for people impacted with a memory problem or dementia, their families, caregivers and friends who can be together in a safe welcoming environment. Come out and enjoy music, games, snacks in a relaxing atmosphere. There is no fee and no eligibility criteria to attend our rural cafe.
Partners: Alzheimer Society and CERAH

Chair Yoga
2025-09-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-03 10:00 - 11:00 | O’Connor Community Centre, 330 ON-595, Kakabeka Falls, ON, ONTARIO, P0T 1W0, Canada
Monday’s @ 10am Virtually or in Kam or O’Connor
O’Connor Community Centre: 330 ON-595, Kakabeka Falls, ON P0T 1W0
Kam Hall: 6197 Dawson Road, Kaministiquia, ON P0T 1X0

Health Literacy Overview Webinar
2025-10-03 09:00 - 10:30 | ONTARIO
This webinar provides an essential foundational overview of health literacy concepts and the communication barriers that affect patient understanding. Participants will be introduced in plain language to concepts related to health information, language, and system-level factors that influence personal healthcare needs and decision-making. The training emphasizes the importance of creating more collaborative care environments.

Who’s this course for?
This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals and peer helpers. Our courses generally focus on healthcare providers, public health staff, mental health professionals, and other front-line health professionals.
It is open to residents of Canada, and the United States.

Getting the Most from your Healthcare Appointment Workshop (Virtual)
2025-10-22 17:30 - 18:45 | ONTARIO
This 1 – 1.5 hour, interactive workshop, focuses on what to do before, during and after a healthcare appointment and uses action planning to optimize people’s health. A variety of learning resources are used including information sharing, videos, tools and a resource manual that supports the individual with integrating the skills into their next appointment. This workshop prepares and empowers individuals to communicate more effectively with their health care provider. Ultimately, patients are the most important members of their healthcare team.
Choose one:
Sept 22, 11:45AM – 1:00PM EST – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vWjp-m-eTfy8DAcle3xp8Q
Oct 22, 5:30PM – 6:45PM EST – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/S1XxKg4JSdWnOvIsXJ4NAw
Nov 26, 3:00PM – 4:15PM EST – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MMHd4lQMRfG1LEX0TnwHEw

Diabetes Self-Management Program Workshop Series (Virtual)
2025-10-24 10:30 - 13:00, 2025-10-31 10:30 - 13:00, 2025-11-07 10:30 - 13:00 | ONTARIO
The DSMP is designed to empower individuals with diabetes by providing essential skills, knowledge, and support for effective self-management.
PLEASE NOTE THIS WORKSHOP SERIES IS BEING HELD VIRTUALLY.
Workshop Objectives

Empower participants with tools for diabetes management.
Enhance knowledge about diabetes and healthy living.
Foster a supportive community through peer interaction.

Key Components
Interactive Sessions covering:

Understanding diabetes and its management.
Nutrition and meal planning.
Physical activity and stress management.
Monitoring blood sugar and medication management.
Peer Support: Connect with fellow participants for shared experiences.

Target Audience: Adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, caregivers, and family members. Benefits Improved self-management and health outcomes. Increased confidence in managing diabetes. Ongoing support network.
Duration & Schedule Length: 6 weeks, 2.5 hours per session.
