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The Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) is a lay-led patient education program. This program is led by pairs of trained lay leaders to groups of ten to sixteen people once each week for 2 and ½ hours for six consecutive weeks. Courses are held in community locations such as recreation centres, community centres, schools and churches. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are non-health professionals living with diabetes themselves.
6:00 PM | 152 Main Street South, Kenora
Jam Nights for winter 2025!
Come on out and strut your stuff! We have some various dates so check the poster out so you know when things are happening!
We look forward to seeing the veterans and new up and comers in the community. This is for all ages and abilities!!!
10:00 AM | Online
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) was developed by a team of researchers at Stanford University. It’s a self-management education workshop for people with a variety of chronic health conditions. It aims to build participants’ confidence in managing their health and keep them active and engaged in their life. Participants attend a 2 1⁄2-hour interactive workshop once a week for 6 weeks to learn problem-solving, decision-making, and other techniques for managing problems common to people with chronic diseases.
In a typical workshop, participants set a realistic goal for the upcoming week and develop an action plan for meeting that goal. They report on their progress at the following workshop and solicit feedback from the group to help address any challenges.
This workshop series is delivered VIRTUALLY and organized by NorWest Community Health Centres in Thunder Bay, ON. Workshop series is open to all Northwestern Ontario residents and is free.
8:30 AM | Online
The Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) is a lay-led patient education program. This program is led by pairs of trained lay leaders to groups of ten to sixteen people once each week for 2 and ½ hours for six consecutive weeks. Courses are held in community locations such as recreation centres, community centres, schools and churches. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are non-health professionals living with diabetes themselves.
12:00 PM | 211 Bay Street, Keewatin, ON
St Andrews United Church invites you to join us on Fridays for a light lunch of soup, buns, dessert and beverages. We gather around 12 noon and enjoy a hot meal while visiting with other members of our community.
We gather most Fridays and will post on facebook "St Andrews United Church Keewatin" when we need to cancel.
There is no cost to attend but donations are welcomed.
"ALL ARE WELCOME"
8:00 AM | 1 Bernier Drive Kenora, ON
The Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides
Help Give Canadians a New Leash on Life!
We’re proud that the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is our national charitable partner.
This wonderful organization makes a huge impact in the lives of Canadians with a medical or physical disability, by providing specialized Dog Guides at no cost to those who need them. Every Dog Guide is trained in one of seven specialized programs: Canine Vision, Hearing Ear, Service, Seizure Response, Autism Assistance, Support and Diabetic Alert. Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides does not receive any government funding and relies on support from donations and fundraising efforts.
- May 25, 2025
- 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Jarnel Contracting Pavilion, Kenora Harbourfront
8:30 AM | Online
The Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) is a lay-led patient education program. This program is led by pairs of trained lay leaders to groups of ten to sixteen people once each week for 2 and ½ hours for six consecutive weeks. Courses are held in community locations such as recreation centres, community centres, schools and churches. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are non-health professionals living with diabetes themselves.
1:00 PM | 240 Veterans Drive, Kenora, ON
Calling all caregivers and family members! We heard you—and we’re responding with something special. FIREFLY is proud to host our first-ever Care for the Caregiver event, taking place in Kenora on Tuesday, May 27, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Seven Generations Education Institute.
This free in-person gathering is designed for anyone who is, or has been, a caregiver or family member of a child, youth, or young adult. You do NOT need to be accessing (or have previously accessed) FIREFLY services
What to Expect
This gathering will include – Speakers and Educators that can Support, Educate and Empower the Caregiver:
- Guided peer conversations and sharing circles.
- Voices of lived experience from local caregivers and professionals.
- Opportunities for informal connection and reflection.
- Connect with others who truly understand the caregivers journey.
- Hear stories and strategies from local caregivers and professionals.
- Build community with people walking similar path.
- Leave feeling support, seen and empowered.
Whether you’re a parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or informal caregiver, you are welcome here.
In the registration form you’ll also be able to specify if childcare and/or a travel stipend for those coming from out of town would help facilitate your attendance.
Ready to Join Us? Click here for a link to registration - https://www.fireflynw.ca/news/firefly-launches-care-for-the-cargiver/
10:00 AM | Online
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) was developed by a team of researchers at Stanford University. It’s a self-management education workshop for people with a variety of chronic health conditions. It aims to build participants’ confidence in managing their health and keep them active and engaged in their life. Participants attend a 2 1⁄2-hour interactive workshop once a week for 6 weeks to learn problem-solving, decision-making, and other techniques for managing problems common to people with chronic diseases.
In a typical workshop, participants set a realistic goal for the upcoming week and develop an action plan for meeting that goal. They report on their progress at the following workshop and solicit feedback from the group to help address any challenges.
This workshop series is delivered VIRTUALLY and organized by NorWest Community Health Centres in Thunder Bay, ON. Workshop series is open to all Northwestern Ontario residents and is free.
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