NorWest Community Health Centres

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

Fly the C.O.O.P Walking Group (Thurs)
2025-10-09 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-10-02 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-09-25 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

Expressive Arts
2025-10-08 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-01 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-24 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
2025-10-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-23 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

Garden Wrap-Up
2025-10-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Simpson Street Garden, 433/435 Simpson St, Thunder Bay, ONTARIO, P7C 3J3, Canada
That’s a Wrap! We’re closing up the garden for the season! Join us for a small thank-you gathering with apple cider, pumpkin muffins, and soup with bread.

Walk the Block
2025-10-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-23 10:30 - 11:30 | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Fly the C.O.O.P Walking Group
2025-10-07 09:45 - 11:00 | NorWest CHC (Kakabeka Falls), 4785 ON-11 Unit B, Kakabeka Falls, ONTARIO, P0T 1W0, Canada

Digital Skills for Older Adults (Sept 2025)
2025-10-06 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-29 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.

Health Literacy Overview Webinar
2025-10-03 09:00 - 10:30 | ON
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.

Diabetes Self-Management Program Workshop (IN-PERSON)
2025-10-02 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-25 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

Mindshift: Tools for Wellness
2025-10-02 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-25 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.

Drop-in Garden Volunteering with Willow Springs @ Simpson Street Garden
2025-10-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-25 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.

Chair Yoga
2025-09-29 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

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
