NorWest Community Health Centres

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (Jan 19 - Feb 23)
2026-02-02 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-26 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a Stanford University-developed workshop designed to help you manage your chronic health condition. The program runs for six consecutive weeks, with one 2.5-hour session held each week, helping you build confidence, stay active, and maintain a fulfilling lifestyle.
This workshop series is being delivered IN-PERSON at NorWest CHC.

Chair Yoga
2026-02-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-26 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

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (Jan 18 - Feb 22)
2026-02-01 15:00 - 17:30, 2026-01-25 15:00 - 17:30 | ONTARIO
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a Stanford University-developed workshop designed to help you manage your chronic health condition. The program runs for six consecutive weeks, with one 2.5-hour session held each week, helping you build confidence, stay active, and maintain a fulfilling lifestyle.
This workshop series is being deilvered VIRTUALLY.

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (Jan 17 - Feb 21)
2026-01-31 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-24 09:30 - 12:00 | ONTARIO
Take Control of Your Pain Living with chronic pain can be exhausting and isolating, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program provides you with practical tools to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Learn how to balance activity with rest, manage fatigue, and communicate effectively with your healthcare team—all in a supportive environment with people who understand.
This workshop series is being held VIRTUALLY.

Indigenous Lunch at Roots to Harvest
2026-01-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Roots Community Food Centre, 450 Fort William Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 2Z6, Canada
Registration required for transportation only. Contact Nicole at 807-622-8235 ext. 2349

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (Jan 15-Feb 19)
2026-01-29 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-22 13:00 - 15:30 | ONTARIO

LifeLabs
2026-01-29 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-22 12:00 - 16:00 | NorWest CHC (Kakabeka Falls), 4785 ON-11 Unit B, Kakabeka Falls, ONTARIO, P0T 1W0, Canada

Fly the C.O.O.P Walking Group (Thurs)
2026-01-29 09:45 - 11:00, 2026-01-22 09:45 - 11:00 | 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

Expressive Arts
2026-01-28 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-21 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.

Diabetes Self-Management Program (Jan 28 - Mar 4)
2026-01-28 09:00 - 11:30 | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
The Diabetes Self-Management Program is a six-week workshop that empowers individuals with diabetes to take control of their health. In weekly sessions lasting 2.5 hours each, the program helps participants learn practical skills for managing blood sugar, diet, and physical activity to live a healthier life.
This workshop series is being held IN-PERSON at NorWest CHC, Thunder Bay.

Knitting Circle
2026-01-27 14:15 - 16:00, 2026-01-20 14:15 - 16:00 | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
All levels of knitting are welcome!

Diabetes Self-Management Program (Jan 20 - Feb 24)
2026-01-27 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-20 13:00 - 15:30 | ONTARIO
The Diabetes Self-Management Program is a six-week workshop that empowers individuals with diabetes to take control of their health. In weekly sessions lasting 2.5 hours each, the program helps participants learn practical skills for managing blood sugar, diet, and physical activity to live a healthier life.
This workshop series is being held VIRTUALLY.

N'doo'owe Binesi Sharing Circle
2026-01-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-20 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

Walk the Block
2026-01-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-20 10:30 - 11:30 | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Fly the C.O.O.P Walking Group
2026-01-27 09:45 - 11:00, 2026-01-20 09:45 - 11:00 | NorWest CHC (Kakabeka Falls), 4785 ON-11 Unit B, Kakabeka Falls, ONTARIO, P0T 1W0, Canada

Organizing Care
2026-01-24 11:00 - 12:30 | ONTARIO
Is your kitchen table covered in medical forms and appointment cards? Join this free, 90-minute workshop to learn simple systems for organizing your health information so you can find what you need, when you need it.
Full Event Description: ABC Health Matters: Organizing Care
Managing a chronic or rare disease often feels like a full-time administrative job. Between tracking medications, managing appointments, and keeping test results straight, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the details.
In this 90-minute virtual session, we focus on turning chaos into order. You don’t need expensive software—just a better system.
We will cover:

The “Health Binder”: How to build a physical or digital care organizer.

Medication Management: Tips for keeping accurate, up-to-date lists for your pharmacist and doctor.

Contact Lists: Organizing your “Care Team” directory so you know exactly who to call.

Tracking: Simple ways to log symptoms and appointments so nothing falls through the cracks.

Format: Virtual (Zoom) Cost: Free

Line Dancing @ West Thunder Bay Community Centre
2026-01-23 13:30 - 15:30 | ONTARIO
