NorWest Community Health Centres

Organizing Care
2025-12-19 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | 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

LifeLabs
2025-12-18 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-04 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)
2025-12-18 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-12-11 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-12-04 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
2025-12-17 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-10 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-03 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
2025-12-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-02 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
2025-12-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-02 10:30 - 11:30 | NorWest CHC (Longlac), 99 Skinner Ave,, Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0, Canada

Fly the C.O.O.P Walking Group
2025-12-16 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-12-09 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-12-02 09:45 - 11:00 | NorWest CHC (Kakabeka Falls), 4785 ON-11 Unit B, Kakabeka Falls, ONTARIO, P0T 1W0, Canada

Cooking Connections
2025-12-15 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Chair Yoga
2025-12-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-08 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
2025-12-12 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

Managing Stress with a Chronic or Rare Disease
2025-12-12 13:00 - 14:30 | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
This workshop is designed for people living with chronic or rare diseases. Living with an illness can be stressful. Experiencing stress is a normal part of everyday life, but people living with a chronic or rare disease often experience more stress than they would in everyday life. One step towards building health literacy is understanding how you experience stress and learning some ways to manage it
In this workshop, you will:

Learn what stress is and what it feels like
Explore how stress is related to chronic or rare diseases
Learn strategies for coping with stress

Light snacks and refreshments will be served!
NOTE: November 23 is VIRTUAL ONLY.

Prenatal Classes
2025-12-11 13:30 - 15:30, 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

Knitting Circle - Part 1
2025-12-09 14:00 - 16:00 | NorWest CHC, 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 3J6, Canada
All levels of knitting are welcome!

Healthy Caregiving
2025-12-05 10:30 - 12:00 | ON
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

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!

Digital Skills for Older Adults (November 2025)
2025-12-01 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.
