NorWest Community Health Centres

Walk the Block
2025-12-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-25 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Fly the C.O.O.P Walking Group
2025-12-09 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-12-02 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-11-25 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

Chair Yoga
2025-12-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-24 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

Healthy Caregiving
2025-12-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Ontario
Caregivers play a vital role in supporting the well-being and independence of those in need. While caregiving can be deeply rewarding, it also comes with challenges that can impact mental and emotional health. Taking care of yourself is just as important as caring for others.
This course provides practical lessons and interactive activities to help you maintain your well-being while supporting someone else.
By taking this course, you will:

Gain a deeper understanding of the role of a caregiver
Explore the importance of mental health in caregiving
Learn effective strategies to care for your own mental and emotional well-being

Prenatal Classes
2025-12-04 13:30 - 15:30 | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
Part 1: Birth Preparation Class
Part 2: Postnatal Care & Infant Feeding Class
RSVP to Chantal Dubé at cdube@norwestchc.org

LifeLabs
2025-12-04 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-27 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-20 12:00 - 16:00 | NorWest CHC (Kakabeka Falls), 4785 ON-11 Unit B, Kakabeka Falls, ONTARIO, P0T 1W0, Canada

Community Holiday Lunch
2025-12-04 11:30 - 13:00 | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
Clients and staff can come and enjoy a comforting meal while connecting with others in the community. Everyone is welcome!

Fly the C.O.O.P Walking Group (Thurs)
2025-12-04 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-11-27 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-11-20 09:45 - 11:00 | NorWest CHC (Kakabeka Falls), 4785 ON-11 Unit B, Kakabeka Falls, ONTARIO, P0T 1W0, Canada

Expressive Arts
2025-12-03 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-26 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-19 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.

N'doo'owe Binesi Sharing Circle
2025-12-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-25 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

Digital Skills for Older Adults (November 2025)
2025-12-01 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-24 13:00 - 14:30 | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
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.

Organizing Care
2025-11-30 15:00 - 16:30 | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
Managing health care—whether for yourself or someone else—can feel overwhelming. Keeping track of appointments, medications, and important information can be challenging, but staying organized can help you feel more in control and reduce stress.
This interactive workshop will provide practical tools and strategies to help you manage health care more effectively.
In this session, you will:

Identify your care team and understand the different roles they play
Learn how to prepare for medical appointments to make the most of your time
Explore strategies to stay organized after appointments
Consider how digital tools can support your health care management

Light snacks and refreshments will be served!
NOTE: November 30 is VIRTUAL ONLY

Diabetes Self-Management Program Workshop Series (Virtual)
2025-11-28 10:30 - 13:00, 2025-11-21 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.

Getting the Most from your Healthcare Appointment Workshop (Virtual)
2025-11-26 15:00 - 16:15 | 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
