Seniors Programs Activity Guide Monthly Spotlight May is National Blood Pressure Month! According to Mayo Clinic, exercise is a drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure. Regular physical activity makes your heart stronger. A stronger heart can pump more blood with less effort. If your heart can work less to pump, the force on your arteries decreases, lowering your blood pressure. Check out the Urban Pole Walking Instructor Course and the WISE Workouts outlined in this month s Activity Guide two fun and enjoyable exercise options! 705-645-2100 ext. 199 OR (Toll Free) 1-800-461-4215, ext. 199 seniorsprograms@muskoka.on.ca www.seniorsinmuskoka.ca
May W.I.S.E. Clubhouses Baysville Autumn Leaves Centre, 12 University Avenue Monday, May 28 12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Peter Jennings The Importance of Being Happy Baxter-Ward Community Centre, 279 Honey Harbour Rd., Port Severn Tuesday, May 1 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. Gord Shewfelt Canadian Cancer Society 11:30 a.m. Lunch Bracebridge Centre for Active Living, 54 Dominion Street Monday, May 7 10:15 a.m. The History and Culture of Tea Craig Denstedt (Tea Infusion) 11:30 a.m. Lunch MacTier Memorial Arena, 9 Haig Street Thursday, May 17 11:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 11:30 p.m. Healthy Aging Series Medications Leslie Braden, Pharmacist 1:15 p.m. History and Culture of Tea Craig Denstedt, Tea Infusion McVittie Place, 102 Pine Street, Bracebridge Thursday, May 3 10:00 a.m. Zoo to You Animal Presentation and visit from Muskoka 11:15 a.m. Lunch
Milford Bay Community Centre, 1020 Beaumaris Road Wednesday, May 23 11:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 11:15 a.m. Gord Shewfelt Canadian Cancer Society 12:15 p.m. Lunch Port Carling Community Centre, 3 Bailey Street Wednesday, May 9 10:00 a.m. Zoo to You Animal Presentation 11:15 a.m. Milk Bag Mat Project 12:00 p.m. Lunch Ryde Community Co-op, 1624 Barkway Rd., Gravenhurst Friday, May 4 12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:15 p.m. The History and Culture of Tea Craig Denstedt (Tea Infusion) Severn Bridge Community Hall, 1035 Southwood Road Tuesday, May 8 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. Red Cross Transportation Tara Bone 10:45 a.m. Robin Brushey Contact North Education Opportunities Tuesday, May 22 Theme: Candy Land 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. Donna Crump Stroke Awareness 11:30 a.m. Lunch
May W.I.S.E. Clubhouses, cont. Wednesday, May 2 Torrance Community Centre, 1030 Torrance Road 10:30 a.m. Red Cross Transportation Tara Bone 11:30 a.m. Healthy Aging Series Medications Leslie Braden, Pharmacist 12:30 p.m. Lunch Wednesday, May 16 Theme: Candy Land 10:30 a.m. The History and Culture of Tea Craig Denstedt (Tea Infusion) 11:45 a.m. Fun with Fitness 12:13 p.m. Lunch Friday, May 18 Ullswater Community Hall, 1503 Old Parry Sound Road 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:30 a.m. Piret Hurrell Bracebridge Horticultural Society 12:30 p.m. Lunch Friday, May 25 10:00 a.m. Creative Story Telling Theme: Candy Land 11:30 a.m. Robin Brushey Contact North Education Opportunities 12:00 p.m. Lunch Did you know W.I.S.E. stands for Wellness Initiatives for Seniors Engaged. Our W.I.S.E. Clubhouse currently operate on a monthly or bi-monthly basis in eleven communities across Muskoka. Each clubhouse is two to three hours in length and features educational, recreational, or entertaining programs followed by a nutritious lunch. Anyone 55+ may attend. Registration is not required. We love to welcome new participants and hope that you will join us at a location near you! Please note that activities and themes are subject to change.
Intergenerational Mentorship Program The Intergenerational Program exists to connect the young and the young at heart. We will be partnering with two organizations over the winter and spring months: Great Moose Adventures Academy and Muskoka Home Child Care Agency. Most of the students from Great Moose Adventures Academy are Kindergarten to Grade 7 age. The children from Muskoka Home Child Care Agency range from infant to preschool age. Please join the students from Great Moose Adventures for one or more of the following events: Thursday, May 24 Theatrical Improvisation Games, 12:00-2:00 p.m. The Fran Coleman Room at The Pines Long Term Care Residence, 98 Pine Street, Bracebridge Please join the children from Muskoka Home Child Care Agency for one or more of the following events: Thursday, May 3 Zoo to You Animal Presentation, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00p.m. McVittie Place, 102 Pine St., Bracebridge Thursday, May 17 Baking at!mpact Café, 9:30-11:00 a.m. 161 Main St., Gravenhurst (Please note the date change for this event) Older adults are welcome to attend these free events. We would love to have you join us! Call 705-645-2100 ext. 199 to rsvp or for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities Friendly Visitor Volunteer Program Do you know the value of brightening someone s day? Consider becoming a One on One Friendly Visitor! A visit can make a huge difference in the life of a senior who might otherwise feel isolated and alone. Flexible scheduling based on the senior and volunteer s availability. Newsletter Editor Our newsletter is a quarterly publication with updates from the Seniors Program and a place to share good news, fun activities, and community info snapshots. A Newsletter Editor Volunteer will ensure the success in keeping this project going by providing assistance with gathering information, checking for accuracy, organizing content, and proofreading. Special Events Assistant Volunteer assistance is paramount in the successful implementation of seniors programs and special events. Tasks include but are not limited to set up, assisting with meal service, decorating, overseeing registration, or clean up duties. Interested in any of these volunteer opportunities? Please contact 705-645-2100 ext. 199, (toll free) 1-800-461-4215 ext. 199, or seniorsprograms@muskoka.on.ca. Complete volunteer descriptions can be found at www.seniorsinmuskoka.ca. H.A.P.P.Y. Day Save the Date: Port Sydney Monday, October 15, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Port Sydney Community Hall 607 Muskoka Road 10, Port Sydney www.seniorsinmuskoka.ca
Pen Pal Program Are you 55+ and appreciate receiving letters in the mail? A young pen pal volunteer would love to connect and correspond with you about mutual topics of interest. Many of our volunteers attend local elementary or secondary schools. Form a connection with a young person while reviving this dying art form one letter at a time! Contact Seniors Programs at 705-645-2100, ext. 199 or (toll-free) 1-800-461-4215 ext. 199 for more information or to register as a client in our Pen Pal Program. WISE Workouts Tuesdays, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. May 22 through June 26, 2018 MacTier Memorial Arena; 9 Haig Street, MacTier This class, geared to older adults 55+, is led by a certified Seniors Fitness Instructor and is developed around research conducted at the Canadian Centre of Activity and Aging (CCAA) in London, Ontario. The CCAA is proud to be Canada s leader in current research and program development for improved physical ability and healthy aging for older adults within the Faculty of Health Science at Western University. This non-impact class incorporates a safe cardio workout, balance training, strength and endurance training, stretching, and lots of fun! To register, please contact 705-645-2100, ext. 199 or (toll-free) 1-800-461-4215 ext. 199 by May 15.
W.I.S.E. Workshops Urban Pole Walking Instructor Course Wednesday, May 30, 2018 10:30 1:30 p.m.. The Fran Coleman Room, The Pines Long Term Care Residence 98 Pine Street, Bracebridge Urban pole walking, also known as Nordic walking, has tremendous health benefits. For example, Urban poling exercises 90 percent of your muscles, reduces stress on your lower joints, burns up to 47 percent more calories than walking without poles, and works your core muscles. Most importantly, Urban pole walking is fun! Are you interested in learning how to properly instruct this exercise technique? This course will empower you with the skills and training necessary to start up a walking group in your own community! The course is free of charge. Participants are asked to dress comfortably for both indoor and outdoor climates, wear appropriate walking shoes, and bring a bagged lunch. To register, please contact 705-645-2100 ext. 199 or (toll-free) 1-800-461-4215 ext. 199. Decoration Preparation Day Tuesday, May 29, 2018 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Third Floor Activity Room in McVittie Place, 102 Pine Street, Bracebridge Help prepare next month s W.I.S.E. Clubhouse decorations while enjoying a cup of tea and the company of others! No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Please contact 705-645-2100, ext. 199 or (toll-free) 1-800-461-4215 ext. 199 to RSVP.