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Free Telephone Group Activities for seniors 55 + and adults with physical disabilities 18+ living in the

Ottawa area.

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls

September—December 2017

For more information or to register please contact: Rachel Sutcliffe, Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Coordinator:

Telephone: 613-236-0428 ext. 2323 Email: [email protected] Website: www.thegoodcompanions.ca

Mindful Eating

We are LGBT Friendly

SCWW Information………………….p.2 Health & Wellness Series………….p.4 Presentation Series………………...p.6 Travelogues………………………….p.9 Musical Events……………………...p.11 Celebrations & Special Events…..p.12 Fun and Games……………………..p.13 Monthly Features…………………...p.14 Weekly Features…………………….p.17 Calendars…………………………….p.21 Participants’ Corner………………..p.23

Technology for Low Vision

Biographies Travelogues

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Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW): INFO

What is SCWW? It is a free telephone program that offers recreation activities, health & wellness seminars, educational series and general conversations to seniors and adults with physical disabilities who find it difficult to access regular community centres in person or who may not be able to leave home for extended periods of time.

Who is eligible? Individuals 55+ and/or adults with physical disabilities 18+ Living in the Ottawa area

How do you register? You can register as a client over the phone with the coordinator

Once you are a client you may register for as many programs as you wish

You may register for programs at any time

How does it work? We use a teleconferencing (multi-person) phone system, which allows you to connect

with the facilitator of the program, as well as the other participants calling into the same program.

On the time and day of the program you will call into the session using the toll-free number, and will be joined into the phone session.

You will be able to hear and speak with the group and facilitator.

What if I am unable to call into the program on my own? If you are unable to call into the program using the steps, we can call you directly into the phone program. It would be very similar to just receiving a phone call from a friend!

Is there a cost? No– all programming is free of charge, and participants call into a toll-free line. No special equipment is needed. All you need is your own phone!

Do I need to be a member? No—you do not need to be a member of The Good Companions.

STEPS TO CONNECT

1. Dial 613-686-1547

2. Type in session PASSCODE #

3. Type in your PIN #

4. Say your name aloud #

5. Wait for the session moderator to open the conference line.

If calling in independently:

SCWW Code of Conduct

Respectful and courteous manners, including using appropriate

language and subject matters, and not interrupting others.

Positive communication.

Help to provide an environment that is sensitive to and respectful of

everyone’s needs and preferences, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, culture, colour, religion, age, mental or physical disability, gender identity or gender expression, or sexual orientation.

Accessibility

Please notify us if you require information or the calendar in

another format such as large print or in an e-reader format.

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Hello Everyone!

We are looking forward to a busy fall on the SCWW phone line!

Goodbye to Nicolas

As some of you are aware, our delightful Nicolas will not be returning to us this fall. We are very sad to see him go, but we wish him all the best in his future endeavours!

Welcome Staff Erin We are pleased to announce that Erin Harvey, our summer placement student will be joining the SCWW staff this August. Erin was such a great student, that we could not let her get away (see page 23 for details!),

Welcome to new student, Sam We are lucky to be receiving a new placement student come September. Sam will be with us throughout the fall (see page 23 for details!).

Just some regular reminders!

Please be sure to sign up for the new session! It is important to register to ensure your space in the programs you would like. You can call, email or mail in your requests. If we do not hear from you, we will be giving you a call to register you over the phone.

Be mindful that some times and days have changed for our regular programs.

If you have any questions or feedback at any time, please feel free to give me a call or

send an email.

Thank you and I look forward to hearing you on the phone!

Rachel Sutcliffe Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Coordinator

Coordinator’s Corner SAVE THE DATE!

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls “Voice to Face” Party

We are finally putting down the phone and meeting each other

face-to-face!

It is an absolute pleasure to announce that we will be hosting the

first ever Seniors’ Centre Without Walls “Voice to Face” Party this fall.

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, October 3rd for a special

lunch. This is a very special opportunity to finally be able to meet

each other for the first time face-to-face, and secure those amazing connections you have

already made.

Thanks to a generous grant by the Government of the Ministry of

Seniors Affairs this party will include your transportation (as required), a

beautiful lunch, and wonderful entertainment.

We will be calling everyone to register for the party and with more

details at the beginning of September.

Registration is mandatory. Funded by:

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Health & Wellness

Mindful Eating

If you'd like to learn practical strategies to be in better control of your hunger, register for this workshop! Learn about the 4 types of hunger, strategies to stay in control, and how the environment influences appetite. Be guided through a mindful eating exercise with our registered dietitian with Massine’s Your Independent Grocer

Presenter: Tamara, Massine’s Your Independent Grocer

Thursday, October 5th From 10:30-11:30 AM

PASSCODE: 8 3 6 1 0 4 #

Geriatrics 101

Come learn about what the term geriatrics really means and when specialized geriatric services might be needed. Our presenter, Louise MacDonald, Geriatric Assessor with the Geriatric Assessment

Outreach Team, will walk you through the geriatric services that are available in Ottawa and how to access them.

Presenter: Louise MacDonald, from the Geriatric Assessment Outreach Team

Tuesday, September 26th From 10:30-11:30 AM

PASSCODE: 6 2 6 5 5 5 #

Natural Cancer Support

Have you, or someone you know, been diagnosed with cancer? According to the Canadian Cancer Society, roughly 1 in 2 Canadians (49% of men and 45% of women) is expected to develop cancer during their lifetime. Of that number, 1 out of 4 Canadians (28% of men and 24% of women) is expected to die from cancer. No doubt, cancer is a devastating disease that can take a significant mental, physical, emotional, and economical toll on our lives. Thankfully, we live in a time when there are a great many opportunities available to us in our quest to heal our bodies and optimize our overall health and wellness. Join Registered Nutritionist, Registered Acupuncturist, and faculty member of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition Kristin Jillian Shropshire, MS, ROHP, R.Ac. to learn how you can help reduce stress and optimize your body’s healing potential. This presentation will explore current cancer research, nutritional therapy, herb & supplement therapy, and lifestyle support therapies. Presenter: Kristin Shropshire, Registered Nutritionist & Registered Acupuncturist with The Institute of Holistic Nutrition, Faculty

Friday, September 15th From 2:00-3:00 PM PASSCODE: 1 4 4 4 4 4 #

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Health & Wellness

Fountain of Health:

Learn about Problem-Solving Skills for Optimal Aging

Research shows that there are five actions you can take to optimize your health and happiness as you age. The Fountain of Health educational initiative founded by the Geriatric Psychiatry Program

at Dalhousie University translates research into practical steps that promote resilience, emotional wellbeing and health over the lifespan.

In this discussion, we will address one of these five actions: caring for our mental health, and sharpening our problem solving skills in particular. Depression, stress and worry are often the result of life problems that have become overwhelming. Without beating ourselves up, the strategies for solving them have been ineffective, or may even have made them worse. We will go over the seven steps to solve problems effectively, known as Problem-Solving Therapy.

Presenter: Jessica Lam, Occupational

Therapist and Psychogeriatric Resource

Consultant with Geriatric Psychiatry

Community Services of Ottawa

Thursday, November 23rd

From 2:00-3:00 PM

PASSCODE: 1 4 1 6 4 9 #

Meditation

It is very easy to get overwhelmed by all the negativity that comes with stress. When practiced regularly, meditation is proven to increase positive emotion. Find out how meditation and mindfulness can be helpful with our feelings and how we handle stresses and relationships. Practice a short meditation or two together. Learn about resources in the community.

Presenter: Janis Dahl, Health Promoter with Centretown Community Health Centre

Thursday, October 12th

From 2:00-3:00 PM

PASSCODE: 7 1 7 8 5 1 #

Pet Therapy

Mike Gardner and his 28 pound Bangle cat named Timone, are very special. Visiting various seniors’ centres, homes and hospitals, Timone brings comfort and smiles to all he

meets. Join Mike has he tells about his ex-perience becoming an owner of a therapy cat, learn all about Timone, and hear some of the adventures they have had together.

Presenter: Mike Gardner

Thursday, November 2nd

10:30-11:15 AM PASSCODE: 6 7 1 4 1 3 #

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Fraud Prevention

When it comes to financial crime and fraud, seniors are one of the most targeted groups. This presentation will show you tips on how to prevent fraud and what steps to take if you become a victim of fraud.

Presenter: Angela Dzinas, Alterna Savings and Credit Union

Tuesday, September 19th From 10:30-11:30 AM PASSCODE: 7 5 4 9 9 8 #

Canada’s History of Counterfeiting

James Powell is back for another great Canadian history lesson! This time he is focusing on our fascinatingly fraudulent past!

Join James as he gives a short overview of the history of counterfeiting in general, he then he will talk about some of the great Canadian counterfeiters from Stephen Burroughs and the Eastern Township counterfeiters of the early 1800s, to the Johnson Clan based in Toronto in the late 19th century, Wesley Weber's $100 bills in 2001, and Operations Ophir I and II in which more than $11 million in counterfeit $20s were seized by the RCMP in 2009. Presenter: James Powell

Tuesday, October 10th From 10:30-11:30 AM PASSCODE: 7 1 6 0 9 5 #

James Powell is a Former Chief of the International Department of the Bank of Canada, author of The History of the Canadian Dollar and The Bank of Canada of James Elliott Coyne. He is also co-Author of Faking It! A History of Counterfeiting in Canada. He is an active member of the Historical Society of Ottawa, and writer of a blog called Today in Ottawa’s History.

DID YOU KNOW?

All presentations are recorded for anyone who is unable to join us. If you cannot make it on the call, let us know

and we can set up a time for you to listen to the recording at your

convenience.

Technology for Low-Vision

Did you ever wonder how someone who is losing vision or is totally blind uses a smart phone? A computer? Does email? Browses the web? Reads books and material? Come and find out.

Kim Kilpatrick Founder and Coordinator of the Get Together with Technology program will lead the discussion and is happy to answer any questions you might have.

Presenters: Kim Kilpatrick and David Greene, from Get Together With Technology

Friday, September 22nd From 10:30-11:30 AM PASSCODE: 6 8 4 3 7 8 #

Presentation Series

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Canada Science &Technology Museum in Ottawa

Tour of the Medical Sensations Exhibit!

Join us on the phone for a tour of the Medical Exhibition at the new Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa.

The Canada Science and Technology Museum reopens on November 17. Curator of Medicine, David Pantalony will give a tour of the new medical exhibition - the themes, people, places and key artifacts. Many of the objects come from the museum's extensive medical holdings, others are loans from museums across Canada. The exhibition, Medical Sensations, is about the role that all five senses have played in medicine throughout history.

Presenter: David Pantalony, PhD Curator, Physical Sciences and Medicine

Tuesday, November 14th From 10:30-11:30 AM PASSCODE: 2 1 4 9 0 6 #

Presentation Series

Festival of Diwali

Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects us from spiritual darkness. Over the centuries, Diwali has become a national festival that is enjoyed by most Indians regardless of faith: Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Sikhs.

Join Dr Maitreyi Sahe as she helps us explore the history and the significance of this holiday. We will also learn about how Diwali is celebrated across the world, and here in Ottawa.

Presenter: Dr. Maitreyi Sahe

Tuesday, October 24th From 10:30-11:30 AM PASSCODE: 5 7 1 2 8 3 #

Reminder

You can sign up for programs anytime during the calendar! Just give us a call and we will

add your name to the attendance sheet!

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Readings by Ricki Segal

My Zayde (grandfather) and Other Memories of Growing up Jewish is a collection of short stories and poems in which author Ricki Segal lovingly relates the caring and unique personalities of many of her relatives especially her Zayde (grandfather) Louis Lazar.

As a young girl growing up in Winnipeg in the 1950's and 1960's Ricki spent considerable time with her grandparents and extended family during the summer and special religious holidays. From her own hilarious incidents with mistletoe and tampons to her Zayde Lazar unorthodox practise of relieving himself on the front lawn as well as many other memorable family gatherings, this collection celebrates Ricki family ties across the generations.

Tuesday, November 28th From 2:00-2:45 PM PASSCODE: 1 4 8 6 1 4 #

Story of Private Michael J. O’Rourke

Private Michael J. O’Rourke enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force as a stretcher-bearer in World War I. He received the Military Medal for his conduct in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. He also earned the Victoria Cross for

courage and devotion shown over a three day period in 1917. Despite severe German shelling and machine guns, Rourke continued to expose himself in order to help the injured and dying. He died in Vancouver in 1957 after a difficult life returning from war.

O’Rourke’s story is one all too familiar – a well-known in his day, decorated war hero, who struggled with the trauma of war. Join Kevin Dooley as he tells the story of Private Michael J. O’Rourke’s life, and reminds us of the sacrifice and price of war.

Presenter: Kevin Dooley, volunteer

Thursday, November 9th From 2:00-3:00 PM PASSCODE: 4 8 1 3 3 5 #

Presentation Series

Storied Lives

Writing Your Life Story Workshop

In every life there will be times, places and relationships that stand out. These can be high points, low points or turning points that have helped shape who you are as a person:

Leaving your country of origin and resettling in Canada.. Meeting the love of your life.. Overcoming a difficulty and the Lessons that you learned.. You get to choose!

In this introduction to 'writing your life story' Christine Novy will demonstrate, how we can give a sense of unity and purpose to our lives through writing. It's fun! It will exercise your memory! And it is guaranteed to lift your spirits!

Presenter: Christine Novy

Monday, November 20th

From 2:00-3:00 PM PASSCODE: 5 6 4 2 3 6 #

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Travelogues

Argentina

“Don’t cry for me Argentina”, thus goes the theme song of the musical Evita, with a score written by Andrew Lloyd Weber in the late 70’s about Eva Peron, the wife of Argentine dictator Juan Peron.

There may be lot to cry about regarding the political and economic problems of Argentina, but it is a spectacular country with wonderful people. The southernmost nation of the American continent, it is one of the world’s largest countries in size. Extending from tropical forests in the north to the Antarctic in the south, and from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the highest peaks of Andes in the west, it is a country of astonishingly varied landscape. A country of vast open spaces but also one of the most European looking cities and the

home of the tango, Buenos Aires. Learn

more and satisfy your curiosity in the travelogue of this fascinating land. Presenter: Monty, TGC Volunteer

Wednesday, September 20th From 1:30-2:30 PM PASSCODE: 1 0 6 9 8 7 #

Abandoned World

There are so many places around world that have been completely abandoned. These real life ruins give us an eerie glimpse into a world without humans. Travel with us as we explore these places, their history, and what they are like today.

Monday, September 25th

Pompeii buried in meters

of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius

The Vault— A Cold War bunker built into a mountain in Alberta

Monday, October 23rd

Cayo Ernesto Thaelman — An island off Cuba the last surviving piece of East Germany Robsart, Saskatchewan farming community in the early 20th century, withered by the dust-bowl droughts of the ’30s.

From 2:00-2:45 PM

PASSCODE: 7 8 7 2 0 9 #

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“WOFING in New Zealand

Thursday, December 14th From 2:00-3:00 PM PASSCODE: 9 0 4 3 3 8 #

Across the Miles

Across the Miles allows Seniors’ Centre Without Walls participants from all across North American a chance to chat with each other and find out what is going on in their part of the world. This is an opportunity to chat with people from Winnipeg, Edmonton, PEI, California, New York, Texas and many more places!

Tuesday, December 5th From 3:15-4:15 PM PASSCODE: 6 5 4 0 5 4 #

Ghost Stories from Winnipeg

Kristen of SquarePeg Tours has been running ghost tours for 9 years and has seen and heard it all. A self taught ghost hunter, Kristen has explored several local museums multiple times bringing the public with her experiencing everything from unexplained sounds, to guests fainting on the tours.

Join her as she reveals what places are haunted and how these spirits show them-selves, if you dare! It’s probably a good thing this is a phone tour and you folks stay in Ottawa.

Presenter: Kristin Verin-Treusch

Tuesday, October 31st From 11:00 AM-NOON PASSCODE: 9 4 8 4 8 9 #

Travelogues

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Musical Events

Chatting About Music: Remembering 1950

By 1950 the Big Band/ Swing era was finished, and the Rock 'n' Roll era had not quite arrived, so what kind of music were we listening to? It seems like it was a little of everything.

That was the year that a handsome young tenor by the name of Mario Lanza burst upon the popular music scene with Be My Love, the first of several million-selling recordings.

Perry Como was Hoop de Doo-ing it every time you turned on the radio, Tony Martin was singing like There's No Tomorrow, and there was a folksy group called the Weavers singing Good Night Irene.

We were entranced by Nat Cole's cool performance of Mona Lisa, and the soulfulness of Edith Piaf's La vie en rose. Walt Disney studios, on the brink of bankruptcy, was saved by the financial and artistic success of Cinderella, and songs like A bushel and a peck from Guys and Dolls earned a Tony award for best musical on Broadway. And how about Donald O'Connor and Ethel Merman teasing each other about memory lapses - "Dearie, do you remember? ... Well if you remember, darling, you're much older than I."

Listen to vintage recordings of the songs of 1950: Broadway, folk, country, novelty, romantic ballads and more, presented with a brief commentary on the tunes and the trends and the times.

Presenter: Brian McGurrin, retired

librarian with a passion for music.

Monday, September 11th From 2:00-2:45 PM PASSCODE: 2 2 2 4 0 4 #

Singing in a Winter Wonderland!

Join us for a lively performance with Gertrude Létourneau “Trudy”. You’ll get to sing your favorite Christmas songs and listen to beautiful carols played on her 4 different flutes. You can even ask special requests! Trudy has been working as a musician at The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre for 17 years. She has been engaging our veterans in the music of WWII era. Gertrude also presents concerts in several Seniors Homes in the Ottawa area. “To watch Gertrude Létourneau bring music to elderly people is to experience the nourishment of a parched flower. Faces and eyes light up. Mouths form the words from almost forgotten songs. Fingers tap to the rhythms of melodies both familiar and just simply beautiful. Gertrude brings a vivacious and energet-ic spirit to her interchange with her audi-ences which is only one of the reasons why they love her. “

~Julia Foster Past-Chair, National Arts Centre

Tuesday, December 19th From: 11:00-11:45 AM PASSCODE: 5 6 1 0 8 2 #

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Celebrations & Special Events

A SCWW Phone Social

Whether you are new to the program, or have been with us for a while we invite you to join our SCWW Phone Social. This is a chance for participants to meet each other and tell a little bit about themselves.

Tuesday, September 12th From 11:00-NOON PASSCODE: 6 6 1 2 9 2 #

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Please join us for the SCWW Remembrance Day Service. We will be coming together to remember and pay re-spect to all those who have fought and continue to fight for the freedom that we share.

Friday, November 10th From 10:45-11:15 AM

PASSCODE: 9 3 3 0 3 6 #

A Christmas Service

We welcome back to the Seniors’ Centre Without Walls phone line Reverend Neil Wallace. Join us as Neil leads us in a Christmas service.

Wednesday, Dec. 20th From 1:30-2:00 PM PASSCODE: 4 1 4 1 6 2 #

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Join us for our 3rd annual reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by our very own CTV Ottawa’s Michael O’Byrne! Followed by a Christmas time chat, and time to wish everyone a happy holiday.

Sunday, Dec. 24th

From 10:00—10:45 AM

PASSCODE: 7 7 3 7 0 9 #

New Year’s Eve Countdown!

It’s midnight somewhere in the world! Join Rachel as we start counting down to 2018 early! We will take time to reflect upon the past year, talk about what we are looking forward to in 2018, and explore New Year’s traditions all around the world.

Sunday, December 31st

From 11:30 AM—12:15 PM

PASSCODE: 1 9 1 9 5 6 #

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SCWW Talent Show! Do you have a talent you would like to showcase? Here’s your chance! Join us for our SCWW Talent Show! Share with us some jokes, a story, poetry or a song. You don’t need to be a professional—all are welcome!

Friday, December 15th From 11:00-11:45 AM PASSCODE: 9 4 1 9 1 9 #

Fun and Games

Join us once a month for a little bit of friendly competition as we play a variety of different games!

Thursday, Sept. 8th — Buzzword

Friday, Oct. 20th—Who, What, Where

Friday, Nov. 10th —Family Feud

Friday, Dec. 15th—Jeopardy

From: 2:00-3:00 PM PASSCODE: 1 0 8 2 4 6 #

Birthday Party Friday

Everyone is invited to join us as we celebrate our monthly birthdays! Each month we will serenade our birthday celebrants, among other fun activities and a new, surprise “virtual” cake. Everyone is welcome, even if it is not your birthday!

Friday, September 29th Friday, October 27th

Friday, November 24th Friday, December 22nd

From 11:00-11:30 AM

PASSCODE: 9 3 8 3 5 2 #

Name That Tune!

Music is not only a gateway to the past, it also can have profound affect on one’s memory and overall wellbeing

Test your musical knowledge as we guess the song title and artist of these mysterious melodies.

Friday, September 29th

Friday, October 27th Friday, November 24th Friday, December 22nd

From 3:00-3:30 PM

PASSCODE: 6 9 8 6 1 1 #

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Monthly Features

Real Conversations with Natalie

We live in a time when real moments are often passed by with small talk and social graces. This is an hour to let

loose and “get real” speaking from the heart about real ideas and real feelings about those ideas. Natalie will offer themes to be discussed and will be open to themes from the group also. Examples of topic are; children, spouses, siblings, jobs, mistakes, dreams, and love. As a counselor and someone who has worked with seniors for five years Natalie will safely guide the conversations so people can listen and experience or share and release ending the call with the participants knowing a real moment has occurred and there was trust and true sharing and that all that were there really mattered on an authentic level.

Tuesday, October 17th Tuesday, December 12th

From 2:00-3:00 PM

PASSCODE: 9 8 2 8 6 4 # A bit about Natalie:

Natalie has trained under a psychotherapist

for many years and has trained in many

forms of self-help, healing and counseling.

Throughout Natalie’s career she has worked

with as many diverse people as possible so

that she could help create stronger

communities and families based on shared

culture, creativity, love and respect.

Good News at 11

Join us the first Friday of every month for a bit of sunshine as we share positive and inspiring stories from around the world.

Friday, September 1st Friday, October 6th Friday, November 3rd Friday, December 8th

From: 11:00-11:30 AM

PASSCODE: 2 7 1 5 6 3 #

Open “Mike” Sports Chat

Do you have a story to tell about your favourite athlete past or present? Or want to talk about last weeks game? Now here is your chance.

Each month join Rachel and your fellow

participant/on-phone expert Mike to talk

any and all sports.

Thursday, September 21st Thursday, October 19th Thursday, November 16th Thursday, December 14th

From 11:00-11:45 AM

PASSCODE: 9 8 7 9 3 5 #

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Monthly Features

The Gratitude Jar

Help fill our “Gratitude Jar” at the end of each month. Join us as we share what we were grateful for that month and help each other celebrate the positivity in our lives.

Thursday, September 28th Thursday, October 26th

Thursday, November 30th

Thursday, December 21st

From 3:00-3:30 PM PASSCODE: 5 2 7 9 4 3 #

Recipe Exchange

Join us for this scrumptious recipe exchange! This is an opportunity for you to share some of your favourite recipes with the group.

We will also have a list of some easy, fun and affordable recipes to share with you.

Marvelous Muffins

Monday, Sept. 11th

One Pot Meals

Monday, Dec. 4th

From 10:30-11:00 AM

PASSCODE: 1 5 9 3 9 3 #

Fact or Fiction?

Think you can tell the difference between a myth and fact? What you think you know and the truth, may surprise you! Join us as we explore some Celebrity, Health, Classics, Nature, Business and Crime trivia and you have to decide whether it is a myth or a fact!

Monday, September 25th Monday, October 23rd Monday, November 20th Monday, December 18th

From 10:30-11:00 AM

PASSCODE: 9 1 2 9 0 9 #

Stories by Ron

Ron Gannon-Berg loves telling stories and sharing them with seniors. Ron has volunteered for over 10 years with the Osgoode Care Centre every Saturday morning where he shares stories, sings, and chats about various topics. He loves telling stories of faith and miracles, which he will share with us this fall in two special sessions.

Thursday, September 14th From 2:00-2:45 PM

Tuesday, November 7th From 10:30-11:15 AM

PASSCODE: 2 2 4 9 0 0 #

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Old Time Radio Plays

Exercise your imagination and enjoy listening to mystery, suspense, drama and comedy radio plays from the past.

Friday, September 1st Friday, October 6th Friday, November 3rd Friday, December 8th

From 3:00—3:30 PM PASSCODE: 8 1 1 8 1 1 #

Monthly Features

Time Capsule

Recollect and sharing memories is a stimulating mental activity. It promotes good social interaction and strengthens friendship. Furthermore, it puts a smile on our face when we can reconnect with old memories. Join us for this walk down memory lane, sharing your lovely stories with a group of other individuals, and reminisce on events in your life that bring you joy and happiness.

Friday, September 22nd Friday, November 17th

From 3:00-3:30 PM

PASSCODE: 8 4 2 3 0 8 #

Biographies

Join us as we take a quick peek at two famous individuals’ lives and legacies.

Friday, September 15th

Stella Walsh— Polish track and field

athlete, who became a women's Olympic champion in the 100 metres

Dalai Lama— spiritual leader of the

Tibetan people

Friday, October 20th

Benazir Bhutto—first female Prime

Minister of Pakistan and the first woman to govern a Muslim majority nation

Oscar Peterson- Canadian jazz

pianist and composer. He was called the "Maharaja of the keyboard"

Friday, November 17th

Michael Caine- English actor, author

and producer

Lilli Langtry—celebrated as a young

woman of beauty and charm, who later established a reputation as an actress and producer, with unique a connection with Ottawa.

From 10:00-10:45 AM

PASSCODE: 6 3 1 9 0 3 #

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Finishing Words

In this fun word-game, clues will be given and all the answers will start or end with specific sets of letters.

E.g. Words that start with AD

Clue: Highest Rank in the Navy Answer: Admiral

Bi-Weekly Monday afternoons From 3:00-3:30 PM

September 18th October 2nd & 16th & 30th

November 6th & 27th December 11th

PASSCODE: 8 1 1 4 3 2 #

Just Joking!

They say laughter is the best medicine, so join us on Monday mornings for your dose of some nice, clean jokes!

“What kind of dance does a card

player do? The shuffle!”

“A couple grew fruit trees on their farm… they lived to a ripe old age!”

Bi-Weekly

Monday Mornings

From 11:00-11:30 AM

September 18th October 2nd & 16th & 30th

November 6th & 27th December 11th

PASSCODE: 8 4 9 3 3 3 #

Weekly Features

TIP-TOP TRIVIA

Give your brain a work out with trivia questions on a variety of different subjects!

Bi-Weekly

Tuesday Afternoons

From 3:00-3:30 PM

September 12th & 26th October 10th & 24th November 7th & 21st

December 5th** & 19th

PASSCODE: 6 8 1 3 6 6 #

**Trivia for December 5th will be at 11:00 AM instead of 3:00 PM

Fun Facts

Explore and discover random and unusual facts from geography, to history, to interesting people and much more! Listen in and learn something new! Share your own Fun Facts as well!

Every Wednesday Morning:

From 10:00 AM—10:30 AM September 6th—December 20th

PASSCODE: 5 3 3 3 4 8 #

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Weekly Features

Brain Teasers & Riddles

It is so important to keep our brains active as we age. We have some long riddles, some short ones and some in-between ones to keep our brains active.

Bi-Weekly

Wednesday Afternoons

From: 3:00-3:30 PM

September 13th & 27th October 11th & 25th November 8th & 22nd December 6th

PASSCODE: 7 5 5 2 5 3 #

Table Topics

Join in on the conversation! We have a box

full of fun, unique, and offbeat questions to

start interesting and memorable

conversations!

Bi-Weekly

Thursday Mornings

From 11:00-11:45 AM

September 14th & 28th October 12th & 26th

November 9th & 23rd December 7th & 21st

PASSCODE: 1 3 9 0 7 7 #

Short Stories

Enjoy a relaxing Wednesday afternoon with a short story from a variety of different genres or listen to a few poems with us.

Bi-Weekly

Thursday Afternoons

From 2:30—3:30 PM

September 7th & 21st October 5th & 19th November 2nd & 16th December 7th

PASSCODE: 8 3 3 3 0 3 #

Categories

Names of flowers, hockey teams, cereals! Work together to see how many items in a category you can name in 30 seconds

or less!

Bi-Weekly

Wednesday Afternoons

From: 3:00-3:30 PM

September 6th October 4th & 18th

November 1st & 15 & 29th December 13th

PASSCODE: 2 3 0 1 3 8 #

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1

4 5 6 7 8

11 12 13 14 15

18 19 20 21 22

25 26 27 28 29

September 2017

Trivia 3:00-3:30PM

Table Topics 11:00—11:45 AM

Old Time Radio Plays 3:00—3:30 PM

Fun Facts

10:00—10:30 AM

Fun Facts

10:00—10:30 AM

Fun Facts

10:00—10:30 AM

Trivia 3:00-3:30PM


Name that Tune 3:00—3:30 PM

Gratitude Jar 3:00—3:30 PM

Birthday Party 11:00-11:30 AM

Games Room 2:00-3:00 PM

Biographies 10:00—10:45 AM

Good News at 11 11:00-11:30 AM

Be sure to register for program at the beginning of the new calendar

term when possible.

Chatting About Music 2:00-2:45 PM

Natural Cancer Support 2:00—3:00 PM

Geriatrics 101 10:30-11:30 AM

Recipe Exchange 10:30-11:00 AM

Just Joking! 11:00—11:30 AM

Finishing Words 3:00—3:30 PM

Abandoned World 2:00-2:45 PM

Fact or Fiction 10:30-11:00 AM

Short Stories 2:30—3:30 PM

Riddles 3:00—3:30 PM

Fun Facts

10:00—10:30 AM


Fraud Prevention 10:30-11:30 AM

Low Vision & Technology 10:30-11:30 AM

SCWW Social 11:00-NOON

Centre closed for

Labour Day Weekend

Time Capsule 3:00-3:30 PM

Categories 3:00—3:30 PM

Travelogue—Argentina 1:30-2:30 PM

Open “Mike” - Sports Chat 11:00-11:45 AM


Stories by Ron 2:00—2:45 PM

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October 2017

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

2 3 4 5 6

9

10 11 12 13

16 17 18 19 20

23 24 25 26 27

30 31

Fun Facts 10:00—10:30 AM

Fun Facts

10:00—10:30 AM


Real Conversations 2:00-3:00 PM

Trivia 3:00-3:30PM



Just Joking! 11:00-11:30 AM


Name That Tune 3:00—3:30 PM




Canadian Counterfeiting 10:30-11:30 AM


SCWW Special Celebration at

The Good Companions

Centre!

Winnipeg Ghost Stories 11:00 AM—NOON

Finishing Words 3:00-3:30 PM

Abandoned World 2:00—2:45 PM

SCWW Planning Committee 11:00-11:45 AM

Good News at 11 11:00-11:30 AM


Meditation 2:00-3:00 PM


Festival of Diwali

10:30—11:30 AM

Mindful Eating 10:30-11:30 AM



Gratitude Jar 3:00—3:30 PM






Centre closed for

Thanksgiving Monday

Centre closed for

Staff Training and

Development



Trivia 3:00-3:30PM

Fact or Fiction 10:30—11:00 AM

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November 2017

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1 2 3

6 7 8 9 10

13 14 15 16 17

20 21 22 23 24

27 28 29 30 The next

calendar will be available

at the beginning of December.

Good News 11:00-11:30 AM

Trivia 3:00-3:30 PM

Storied Lives Workshop 2:00-3:00 PM

Fun Facts

10:00—10:30 AM

Fun Facts

10:00—10:30 AM

Fun Facts

10:00—10:30 AM



Problem Solving for Optimal Aging 2:00—3:00 PM

Fact or Fiction 10:30—11:00 AM



Remembrance Day Ceremony 10:45-11:15 AM

Pet Therapy 10:30-11:15 AM


Gratitude Jar 3:00-3:30 PM

Time Capsule 3:00-3:30 PM


Centre closed for

Remembrance Day




Trivia 3:00-3:30 PM

Table Topics 11:00—11:45AM


Medical Sensations Exhibit 10:30-11:30 AM

Readings with Ricki Segal 2:00-2:45 PM

Story of Michael J. O’Rourke 2:00-3:00 PM


Table Topics 11:00—11:45AM


Fun Facts

10:00—10:30 AM




Fun Facts

10:00—10:30 AM



Stories by Ron 10:30-11:15 AM

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December 2017

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1

4 5 6 7 8

11 12 13 14 15

18 19 20 21 22

Fun Facts

10:00—10:30 AM


Fun Facts

10:00—10:30 AM


Gratitude Jar 3:00-3:30 PM

Good News 11:00-11:30 AM

Trivia 3:00-3:30 PM

*Trivia 11:00-11:30




SCWW Talent Show 11:00-11:45 AM


Centre Closed for

X-Mas Bazaar Set-up



Travelogue: New Zealand 2:00-3:00 PM


Real Conversations 2:00-3:00 PM

Across the Miles 3:15—4:15 PM

Recipe Exchange 10:30-11:00 AM



Singing in a Winter Wonderland 11:00-11:45 AM

Fact or Fiction 10:30-11:00 AM


Christmas Service 1:30-2:00 PM


Twas the Night Before X-Mas 10:00-10:45 am

Sunday 31 Sunday 24

The Good Companions Centre will be closed between Saturday, December 23rd and Tuesday January 3rd.

No SCWW programs will run except for December 24th & 31st.

Phone messages left at the centre will not be checked.

New Year’s Eve Countdown 11:30-12:15 PM

Centre Closed for

the Holidays

Centre Closed for

the Holidays

Centre Closed for

the Holidays

SCWW Planning Committee

Help build the calendar for the upcoming months! This is an opportunity for you to provide feedback on programs and share

some ideas of what kind of programing you would like to see in the next calendar!

Monday, October 17th From 11:00-11:45 AM

PASSCODE: 9 3 9 5 9 7 #

Participants’ Corner

SCWW Recipe Box

Here are a few recipes from our Summer Recipe Exchange.

Joyce’s Coleslaw No Mayo Coleslaw

1 medium of cabbage cut and slices

Two onions

¾ of a cup of sugar

1 cup of vinegar

1 teaspoon of salt

1 teaspoon of dry mustard

1 cup of salad oil

1 teaspoon of celery seed

Instructions:

1) Combine the vinegar and salt mustard

and oil and celery seed ( in a little pot)

bring to a boil.

2) Have cabbage ready, onions sliced

thin) on top of with sugar then pour

the mixture over everything

3) Do not stir-cover the bowl tightly and

let refrigerate for 24 hours

4) This mixture will keep cool and keep

definitely and will keep and keep

New Staff!

We are very excited to have our summer student Erin Harvey return as a part-time Seniors’ Centre Without Walls staff member!

Monday—Tuesday 8:30 am to 4 pm

613-236-0428 ext. 2390

New Student Welcome to Sam Graham! Sam is completing his Bachelor of Social Work fourth year placement with SCWW. He will be with us from September to December.

Sam has a wide range of interests, including playing and coaching wheelchair basketball, and recreation and leisure programming. He is also bilingual in both English and

French.

Monday—Thursday 8:30 am to 4 pm

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Special thank you to our program funder:

Seniors Keeping Young:

The Good Companions - a vibrant organization where friendships are

developed and opportunities are endless!

Our Mission:

The Good Companions is a not-for-profit organization that offers programs

and services in partnership with volunteers, to promote, enhance and support the well-being, independence and zest for living of both seniors and

of adults with physical disabilities in the

Ottawa area.

670 Albert Street Ottawa, ON K1R 6L2

Tel: 613-236-0428 www.thegoodcompanions.ca

Email: [email protected]

Charitable Registration Number: 11894 1152 RR0001

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Program is looking for Volunteers:

Share a talent, hobby or an area of interest

Researchers needed

Program Facilitators

Opportunities are flexible

In person, over the phone or via the internet from home!

Thank you to our community partners and supporters:

Mon

Centre à

distance

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls a établi un partenariat avec le Centre de Services Guigues. Si vous cherchez des activités de groupe téléphonique en français, s'il vous plaît communiquer avec:

Nadine White [email protected] 613-241-1266 ext. 227

Documents

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