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New Winter Programs at Chigamik
With the goal of meeting the health care needs of our tri-cultural community, Chigamik is pleased to offer new English, French and Cultural programs this winter - free and open to the community. Take a look at the new 2018 Winter Program Guide!
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Mindfulness for Beginners
A seven-week mindfulness program for beginners experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, depression and/or stress.
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Date:
March 13 -
April 24
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
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For more winter programs being offered in English, click here.
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Drop-in-Zumba en français!
A seven-week dance and exercise program being offered in French. Each session features new rhythms set to high-energy music! All levels of experience welcome.
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Date:
Every Wednesday
Time:
5:30-6:30pm
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For more winter programs being offered in French, click here.
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Eagle Feather Painting
Ojibway artist, Paul Whittam, will share a feather teaching and walk participants through painting their own eagle feather.
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Date:
February 22
Time:
1:00-4:00pm
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For more cultural programs being offered this winter, click here.
Sign up Today!
To sign up for Chigamik programs online, please visit www.chigamik.ca/programs or call 705-527-4154 x253.
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Do You Need Primary Health Care in French?
CHIGAMIK Community Health Centre offers Primary Health Care in French and is pleased to announce that Nicole Ayotte, Chigamik's Francophone nurse practitioner, will be providing primary health care services to Francophone families at the Barrie Community Health Centre starting on February 7, 2018. Additional allied health services offered in French include counselling, dietician support, physiotherapy and system navigation – linking clients to even more services and programs in French!
If you would like more information or would like to register to become a client, please contact Céleste Lalonde, French Language System Navigator at 705-527-4154 x258.
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Keeping Kids Active and Eating Healthy
The Healthy Kids Community Challenge (HKCC) of North Simcoe is among 45 communities selected to take part in the Healthy Kids Community Challenge. It combines a community-based approach with centralized provincial support to help communities develop and implement policies and programs that enable one common outcome - healthy children!
HKCC initiatives within the North Simcoe Indigenous communities have encouraged children and families to be more active, drink more water and include more fruits and vegetables in every meal while incorporating traditional Indigenous teachings in the program curriculum. Take a look at all the success we've had in our community!
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Welcome Céline Roi to Chigamik's French Language Services Team!
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Céline will be working as a Francophone Health Promoter, helping to develop, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs for the Francophone community. She will also be responsible for building partnerships in the community, and consulting with other health care providers in order to promote comprehensive and continuous care in the Francophone community. Welcome Céline!
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Chigamik Members Celebrate the Holidays!
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On December 8, Chigamik Members came together to celebrate our first "Members Only" event - and it was a great success! We enjoyed a day of baking homemade pies, eating a delicious lunch and making holiday wreaths. Being a member of Chigamik gives residents and clients a voice and keeps them connected and informed about the latest happenings at Chigamik and in the community. It's a great opportunity for the community to come together to help Chigamik plan for future events, programs and workshops.
If you are interested in becoming a Chigamik member, please visit us online or come into the centre to fill out a membership form.
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Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically occurs each fall and winter. The exposure to bright light has been found to be an effective means of treating SAD. Chigamik is now offering SAD light therapy to clients Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. Curl up with your favourite book under one of Chigamik's "SAD Lamps." *Please call us to book an appointment.
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