Winnipeg - Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

SUPPORT
For more information, please contact Ellen at 1-800-268-7582, 204-988-0917, or ellen.karr@mssociety.ca.
• PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM
Are you seeking support from someone who understands
what it is like to live with MS? The peer support
program offers opportunity for one-on-one support
from volunteers who are people living with MS. Support
is most often over the phone and can be offered
throughout Manitoba.
• PROGRESSIVE MS SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the 2nd Friday of the month | 1:00–2:30 PM
• CHUMS
Meets 3rd Thursday of the month | 1:00–3:00 PM
• ON OUR OWN
Meets 1st Friday of the month | 1:00–3:00 PM
Live better.
Cope better.
Are you a partner, parent, adult child or
close friend to someone living with MS?
Are you interested in forming a new
caregiver support group to help you
live well with multiple sclerosis?
The MS Society is hosting an
information session for people
just like you!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
7:00-9:00 PM
MS Society Program Room
1465 Buffalo Place | Wpg, MB
For information or to register,
please contact Ellen Karr at
204-988-0917 or email
ellen.karr@mssociety.ca.
• MS FRIENDS
Meets 2nd Thursday of the month | 1:00–3:00 PM
• FEMALE CAREGIVERS GROUP
Meets 1st Thursday of each month |6:30–8:30 PM
• MOVING FORWARD
Meets 1st Thursday of the month |1:00–3:00 PM
• KILDONAN GROUP
Meets 2nd Monday of the month | 1:00–3:00 PM
• LET’S CONNECT
Meets one Monday each month |1:30–3:30 PM
• RECENTLY DIAGNOSED
SELF-HELP GROUP
Meets 2nd Thursday of the month 6:30-8:00 PM
MS Society at a Glance
A Handy Calendar to Remind You of Upcoming Activities in the Winnipeg Region
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Recreation in
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ACTIVITY LEGEND (see reverse for details):

EDUCATION SESSIONS
LIVING WELL EXPO
Monday, September 16 | 5:00 - 9:00 PM
MS Society Program Room, 1465 Buffalo Place
Find out about a wide range of resources and products to
help you live well with MS. Visit display booths on assistive
devices, assistive technology, recreation information,
community resources and more. Refreshments will be
served.
To register for this free event, please contact Ellen Karr at
204-988-0917 or email at ellen.karr@mssociety.ca.
GET BETTER TOGETHER!
Tuesdays, September 17 - October 29 | 12:30 - 3:00 PM
MS Society Program Room, 1465 Buffalo Place
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Or, are you
managing well and want to stay that way? Come learn to
manage your condition better and cope with the challenges
that health problems create in our lives. This six week program
is completely free and runs throughout Winnipeg and
Manitoba.
For more information or to register call 204-632-3927 or go
to www.getbettertogether.ca.
HEADS UP!
VITAMIN D AND NUTRITION IN MS: BONES
AND BEYOND
Friday, October 11, 2013, 1:00-3:00 pm
Life and Learning Centre, Deer Lodge Centre
Presenter: Heather Hanwell, PhD in Nutritional Sciences
and MS researcher at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children
This presentation will be offered throughout the province
via Manitoba TeleHealth.
To register for this session or submit questions on this
topic prior to the presentation, please contact Ellen Karr
at 204-988-0917 or email ellen.karr@mssociety.ca.
RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
For more info or to register for sessions, contact Deanna
at 204-988-0905 or deanna.austin@mssociety.ca.
MEDITATION
Fridays, September 20 - November 22* | 1:30 - 2:30 PM
*No class October 4, 2013
MS Society Program Room, 1465 Buffalo Place
Cost: $40 for MS Society members
Guided meditation is the practice of focusing your mind
on a sound, object, visualization, breath or movement.
Meditation allows you to reduce stress, relax, and be in
the present moment. It rejuvenates physically, mentally
and spiritually.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Tuesdays, January 2014 | 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 PM
MS Society Program Room, 1465 Buffalo Place
Massage Therapy is offered at the MS Society by students
of the Wellington College of Remedial Massage
Therapies Inc.
Massage Therapy will begin at the end of January 2014.
Sessions range from 5 to 6 weeks in length. Please call to
put your name on the waiting list; this is necessary even
if you have participated in past years.
YOGA
Yoga promotes balance, increases range of motion, and
reduces fatigue. The meditation component encourages
relaxation and helps to reduce stress.
If you have considered yoga, but are uncertain as to whether
or not this is a practice you would enjoy, consider dropping
in for a class or two.
Morning Yoga:
Weds, September 11 - November 27 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM
MS Society Program Room, 1465 Buffalo Place
Cost: $60.00 for MS Society members
**Registration required for the full 12 week session.
Afternoon Yoga:
Weds, September 11 - November 27 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM
MS Society Program Room, 1465 Buffalo Place
Cost: $60.00 for MS Society members OR $5.00 per class for
the first three classes if you would like to try it out.
$45 registration for the remainder of the session.
SOCIAL PROGRAMS
For more info or to register for sessions, contact Deanna
at 204-988-0905 or deanna.austin@mssociety.ca.
STEPPIN’ OUT GROUP
A group consisting primarily of ambulatory members of
the MS Society who can attend a social outing independently,
the Steppin’ Out Group’s outings are planned by
the group according to group interest at a yearly planning
session. Participants must provide their own transportation
to these outings.
SOCIAL GROUPS
The Winnipeg area currently has three social groups
that meet regularly. Participants plan outings to a wide
variety of locations throughout the city. The cost for each
outing varies, but every effort is made to keep prices reasonable.
Transportation is provided to each outing.
SOCIAL CLUB
Do you enjoy socializing and playing board games? If so,
consider joining the Thursday morning Social Club. This
group meets two Thursdays each month from 10:00 AM
– 12:00 PM in the MS Society’s program room at 1465
Buffalo Place.
RECREATION IN THE COMMUNITY
NEUROFIT/STROKE PROGRAM
Wellness Institute, Seven Oaks Hospital | 1075 Leila Ave.
Stroke and neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis,
Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease can affect
your quality of life, particularly your ability to stay active.
Neurofit is an exercise program that will focus on increasing
strength, endurance and flexibility – all of which are important
to maintaining your independence with activities of
daily living and enjoying life to the fullest. Special consideration
will be given to factors that may impact your ability to
exercise: fatigue, heat sensitivity, loss of balance, and spasticity.
Participants must be able to walk with or without a
walking aid or be accompanied by an attendant.
If you are interested in participating in this program or
would like additional information, please contact the Wellness
Institute at 204-632-3900 or www.wellnessinstitute.ca.
MS ACTION PROGRAM
Rady Jewish Community Centre | 123 Doncaster Street
Designed to help people living with MS improve their overall
health and fitness, this program will help strengthen your
muscles and increase flexibility to help manage symptoms.
For further program information call 204-477-7510 or
www.radyjcc.com.
MS AQUATICS - CITY OF WINNIPEG
Bonivital Pool & Cindy Klassen Recreational Centre
The City of Winnipeg Community Development, Recreation
and Support Services Department offers adapted aquatic
programs specifically designed for individuals with multiple
sclerosis. These program runs out of Bonivital Pool and the
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex.
For additional program information or to register call 311 or
go to http://www.leisureonline.ca/.
YMCA/YWCA
The YMCA-YWCA locations throughout Winnipeg offer
many accessible, adapted programs.
Contact www.ywinnipeg.ca for information on the different
locations or call:
Downtown Branch 204-947-3044
Elmwood Kildonan Branch 204-668-8140
West Portage Branch 204-889-8052
South Branch 204-233-3476
TAI CHI HEALTH RECOVERY CLASS
Mondays | 7:00–8:00 PM
Fridays | 10:30 AM–12:15 PM
Taoist Tai Chi Society | 401 Henderson Highway
Cost: a one-time fee of $20.00 to become a member of the
Taoist Tai Chi Society, and then a monthly fee of $38.00.
This class is open to individuals who are both ambulatory
and/or utilizing a mobility aid. Tai Chi movements are gentle
and balanced, making it a perfect exercise for anyone,
regardless of age and/or physical condition. Warmer hands,
stronger legs, and greater endurance are just a few of the
rewards achieved from faithful practice.
For additional information, contact the Taoist Tai Chi Society
directly at 204-453-1349 or winnipeg@taoist.org.
GENTLE YOGA/CHAIR YOGA
Reh-Fit Centre | 1390 Taylor Avenue | Winnipeg, MB
This class is suitable for those who are recovering from an
illness, surgery, or have a physical limitation. It is also suitable
for those who wish to take a yoga class at a gentler
pace. All exercises can be done from a chair.
Call 204-488-8023 for further information or to register.
CHAIR ZUMBA
Reh-Fit Centre | 1390 Taylor Avenue | Winnipeg, MB
This class is suitable for individuals who would have difficulty
standing and exercising due to fatigue, balance
problems or the need to use a mobility aid. All participants
will remain seated for the duration of the class. A
wonderful workout for your upper body and core body
muscles!
Call 204-488-8023 or go to www.reh-fit.com for further
information or to register.