NorWest Community Health Centres

Reading in the Garden
2025-08-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Simpson Street Garden, 433/435 Simpson St, Thunder Bay, ONTARIO, P7C 3J3, Canada

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Workshop Series (July 28 - Sept 8)
2025-08-25 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-01 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-08 11:00 - 13:30
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) was developed by a team of researchers at Stanford University. It’s a self-management education workshop for people with a variety of chronic health conditions. It aims to build participants’ confidence in managing their health and keep them active and engaged in their life.
Participants attend a 2 1⁄2-hour interactive workshop once a week for 6 weeks to learn problem-solving, decision-making, and other techniques for managing problems common to people with chronic diseases. In a typical workshop, participants set a realistic goal for the upcoming week and develop an action plan for meeting that goal. They report on their progress at the following workshop and solicit feedback from the group to help address any challenges.
NOTE: SEPTEMBER 1 IS LABOUR DAY SO FINAL SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 8.

"Preserving Your Memories" - Digital Photo Workshop
2025-08-25 13:15 - 14:30 | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
Your memories, digitized in a flash. Bring your cherished photos to our workshop and create a lasting digital collection, ready to be safely stored and shared.
This is the FIRST of 2 sessions for this workshop. The next one is set to happen in November. Registration is required.

Drop-in Garden Volunteering with Willow Springs @ Simpson Street Garden
2025-08-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Simpson Street Garden, 433/435 Simpson St, Thunder Bay, ONTARIO, P7C 3J3, Canada
Drop by the Simpson Street Garden on Tuesdays and Thursdays and garden with Willow Springs. Help keep our Simpson Street Community Garden beautiful all season long.

Art in the Garden
2025-08-26 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Simpson Street Garden, 433/435 Simpson St, Thunder Bay, ONTARIO, P7C 3J3, Canada

N'doo'owe Binesi Sharing Circle
2025-08-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
Please join us for traditional healing programming delivered by a Cultural Practitioner from Nanaandawe’ewin traditional healing team, Indigenous Health

Expressive Arts
2025-09-10 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-17 13:30 - 16:00 | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
Explore creativity and enhance your well-being in a supportive environment. Drop-in art program. No registration required.

Mindshift: Tools for Wellness
2025-09-11 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-18 13:30 - 15:30 | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
Feel empowered with practical tools for emotional balance and well-being. Learn simple strategies to manage stress, boost your confidence, and build resilience, all in a supportive, encouraging environment. Snacks and refreshments provided. Registration required. Spaces limited.

Diabetes Self-Management Program Workshop (IN-PERSON)
2025-09-11 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-18 13:30 - 16:00 | Fort William First Nation, 400 Anemki Drive, Fort William, Ontario, P7J 1K6, Canada
Learn to manage your diabetes with confidence in our free 6-week group program. You’ll connect with peers and gain essential skills during weekly sessions, each up to 2.5 hours long.
Session dates: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16
Location: Fort William First Nation Community Centre

Cooking Connections
2025-09-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Roots Community Food Centre, 450 Fort William Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 2Z6, Canada
Join our engaging cooking sessions designed for older adults (50+), where you can learn delicious recipes, share stories, and enjoy healthy, tasty meals with friends.
This is the 2nd of three sessions. Please contact Kevin to register for this session.

Digital Skills for Older Adults (Sept 2025)
2025-09-15 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-22 13:00 - 14:30 | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
As fall approaches here in Thunder Bay, our friendly technology classes are the perfect way to gain the confidence to connect with loved ones and manage daily tasks online with ease. We cover everything from mastering your smartphone and ensuring your internet safety to exploring social media, all in a patient, supportive environment. Join us to ask questions and discover how you can make technology a helpful, enjoyable part of your life.

2SLGBTQIA+ Expand Project Crafting Event
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
For more information, contact Taylor Gorrie at tgorrie@norwestchc.org

Getting the Most from your Healthcare Appointment Workshop (Virtual)
2025-09-22 11:45 - 13:00 | 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
