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MAKING STRIDES CENTRAL WEST ONTARIO DIVISION WWW.MSSOCIETY.CA
WATERLOO
HURON
CAMBRIDGE
GREY/BRUCE COUNTY PERT
WELLING-
November– December 2014
MS Society: Central West Ontario
Laura Barry, Regional Client Services Coordinator
519-569-8789 ext 3198 [email protected]
Donna Smith-Holst, Community Outreach
Coordinator
519 821-5554 [email protected]
Sherry Gibbs , Community Resource Coordinator,
Bruce /Grey
Kim Kay , Regional Fundraising Coordinator
519-569-8789 ext .3196 [email protected]
Penny Burton, Regional Director
519-569-8789 ext. 3197 [email protected]
Summer Events at MS Society 2
A Taste for Fashion 3
Feature Program: Live and Learn 4
5
Regional Updates 6
7
Volunteers at the MS Society 8
Take Charge, Take Control 9
CONTENTS
Mission Statement To be a leader in finding a cure for
multiple sclerosis and enabling peo-
ple affected by MS to enhance their
quality of life.
All programming and services of the MS Society are offered in barrier free facilities
Volunteers from our Taste for Fashion Fundraiser
Summer @ Central West Ontario
9 and dine to end MS was a successful fun-filled evening. Golfers and fundraisers came out to enjoy the
gorgeous evening, a round of golf, Jazz music provided by TM Jazz, a silent auction and appetizers. We
could not have had a successful night without the golfers, fundraisers, volunteers and sponsors: Pickseed,
Newport Private Wealth, Edward Jones and Sean Cuddy from Remax.
Tee Off Fore MS was the first annual charity golf tournament in support of finding a cure for MS. The pro-
ceeds from this event are going to support the MS Society of Canada’s Bruce/Grey Chapter in its efforts to
find a cure for MS and to enable people affected by multiple sclerosis to enhance their quality of life. Huge
thank you to the participants, volunteers, and sponsors: Mackhall Mobility, Glen and Brenda Reay,
Creemore Springs, MTC Computers, Kincardine Family Health Team, Ford, Trucks on the GO and Truckers
Toy.
Our Garage sale on October
4th, 2014 was a huge suc-
cess. MS Society, Central
West Ontario raised almost
$700 and community mem-
bers walked a way with a
treasure or two. A big thank
you to our volunteers who
helped to organize, sell and
clean up, we could not have
done it without you.
Garage Sale to End MS Want to find out about our events? We’re on social media!
Like us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/
mssocietycentralwestontario
Follow us on Twitter:
@mssocietyevents
Visit our websites:
Cambridge: www.mssociety.ca/cambridge
Grey/Bruce: www.mssociety.ca/brucecounty
Waterloo: www.mssociety.ca/waterloo
Wellington::www.mssociety.ca/wellington
On July 12th, 2014 was Wellington’s annual Golf Fore a Cure. This annual golf tournament that sold out for
the second year in a row and raised over $20,000. It was held at the Springfield Golf and Country Club in
Guelph. Organized by a volunteer committee led by Tanya Richardson shows what a committed group of
volunteers can accomplish. Special thank you to golfers, volunteers and sponsors: A & A Mechanical Solu-
tions Inc, Armtec, Court Galvanizing Ltd, Embree & Co LLP, Fostet Manufacturing Inc, Hoare Roofing Inc, Jay
Fencing Ltd, Juno Electric, Korzite Coatings Inc, Richardson Family, Sauble Falls Bed and Breakfast, Stephen
Jones, TD Agricultural Services, TD Wealth Private Investment Advice and Triumph Tool Ltd
A Taste for Fashion
This years A Taste for Fashion event was a success featuring delicious food, drink, fashion, dance
and live music from TM Jazz. This years theme was Great Gatsby featuring with 1920’s inspired fash-
ion. Thank you to all our dedicated volunteers who modeled, served, decorated and greeted guests,
it wouldn’t have been a success without you. Thank you to our sponsors: Delirium, Seasons, Jewelry
Secrets, Channers, La Crème, Voila, Red Astaire, Innocente Brewing Company, Silver Lake, Liaison
College, Gordon's Goat Dairy, Tim Horton's, CBI Health Group, Subaru, Scherer leasing Inc., and the
Waterloo Region Record Community Partnership Program.
A model featuring an elegant gown from La
Creme
A group photo featuring our dedicated volunteers
Taco Farm preparing a delicious meal Two fashion show committee members smiling at
the success of the night
Feature Program: “Live and Learn”
Guelph Location: Arbour Trails Retirement Village, Hobby Room, 32 Bayberry Drive (in the
Arboretum - Stone Road)
Date Speaker & Topic
September 25 12pm-2pm
M S & You - What is it? Treatment and Coping Options Penny Burton, Regional Director
MS Society, Central West Ontario and Laura Barry, Regional Client Services Coordinator,
Central West Ontario
November 27 12pm-2pm
Kelly Gee, VON Regional SMART Coordinator will present an overview of the VON
SMART exercise program designed specifically for those dealing with MS
January 22 12pm-2pm
Communications 101 - Boot Camp for Patients. Presented by Langs - Waterloo Wellington
Self-Management Program. How to get the most out of the medical system
March 26 12pm-2pm
MS & You & Your Caregiver. Presented by: a representative from the Canadian Mental
Health Assoc.
May 28 12pm-2pm
A visit by a Companion (Therapy) Dog. Presented by Jill Casanette, St. John Ambulance
Guelph Location: Riverside Glen Retirement Village, Town Hall room, 60 Woodlawn Road
East, Guelph
Date Speaker & Topic
October 23
12pm-2pm
Pilates for M S. Caitlin Bovee, Certified Pilates Instructor. Caitlin has been teaching for
14 years specializing in MS and a variety of neurological conditions.
February 26
12pm-2pm
Chantale Michaud - Registered Holistic Nutritionist - Chantale will provide recipes using
anti-inflammatory foods - Lunch will be provided using these type of foods.
April 23 12pm-
2pm
Farhana Jessa - Occupational Therapist. Topic: Neuroplasticity and Meditation / Mindful-
ness and nature for brain health
June 25 12pm-
2pm
A fun afternoon of Wine Glass Painting and socializing to close the 2014 - 2015 season
Bruce/Grey Location: Various locations around Bruce/Grey
Date Topic and Speaker
October 20 7pm-9pm
Shawna Cox, a certified reflexologist will be coming to discuss the practice of reflexology
with MS patients Location: Elgin Lodge, 551 Mary St. Port Elgin
November 17 7pm-9pm
Speaker: TBD Location: 867 10th Street West
December 15 7pm-9pm
A talk outlining the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Location: 867 10th Street West
In 2012 Lynne Murphy, a dedicated member and volunteer of MS Society:
Wellington Chapter, was asked to run a “self-help” group but came to the
conclusion that these meetings would be more beneficial if there was an
educational component involved. The idea for “Live and Learn” demon-
strates how someone can live well with MS and learn as they go. Lynne has
worked extensively within the Wellington County at growing this program
and connecting with community partners to provide knowledge and re-
sources to the clients of the MS Society. In the past Lynne has connected
with dieticians, physiotherapists, healthcare professionals, and many more
to help support clients through continual learning. The “Live and Learn” pro-
gram has been so successful and we are excited to announce that it is being
modelled in Kitchener/Waterloo and Cambridge in beginning in 2015.
Lynne Murphy presenting a certificate of apprecia-
tion to Arbour Trails Retirement Residence Staff for
hosting the Wellington Live and Learn.
Regional Live and Learn Schedule
Waterloo Location: 35 Belmont Ave. West, Kitchener
Live and Learn will happen in during an hour of our existing Lunch Bunch
Program. Light Refreshments will be provided.
Date Speaker/Topic
January 19th
12pm-1pm
Melissa Reid, MSW, RSW will discuss coping mechanisms when living with a
chronic condition
February 9th
12pm-1pm
Jennifer Shamblaw RD, is presenting her “Energy In! Energy Out!” Workshop
which will demonstrate how to obtain optimal fuel with a healthy diet
March 16th
12pm-1pm
Kylie Martin, R. Kin will discuss her workshop “Slips, Trips and the Fear of
Falling” which will outline fall prevention tools
April 15th,
12pm-1pm
Laura Barry, Client Services Coordinator of the MS Society will present “MS
and You” which will go over information about MS and current treatment op-
tions.
Feature Program: “Live and Learn”
Cambridge Location: The Dunfield, 30 Light Dr, Cambridge, ON
Light Refreshments will be provided Date Topic and Speaker
January 7, 2015
6:30pm-8:30pm Melissa Reid, MSW, RSW will discuss coping mechanisms when living with a
chronic condition
February 11, 2015
6:30pm-8:30pm Julia Pilliar RD, is presenting her “Energy In! Energy Out!” Workshop which
will outline how to obtain optimal fuel with a healthy diet
March 11, 2015
6:30pm-8:30pm Jessica Kuntz R. Kin will discuss her workshop “Slips, Trips and the Fear of
Falling” which will outline fall prevention tools
April 8, 2015
6:30pm-8:30pm Lynn Cooper, president of the Canadian Pain Coalition and a person living
with chronic pain will discuss how to live with chronic pain in everyday life
Laura Barry, Client Services Coordinator of the MS Society will present “MS
and You” which will go over information about MS and current treatment op-
tions. May 13, 2015
6:30pm-8:30pm Brandi Thomson, R. Kin will discuss the Neurofit and Fitness for Function pro-
grams and the benefits of exercise for those living with a neurological condi-
tion
June 10, 2015
6:30pm-8:30pm Laura Barry, Client Services Coordinator of the MS Society will present “MS
and You” which will go over information about MS and current treatment op-
tions. July 8, 2015
6:30pm-8:30pm Donna Smith-Holst, reflexologist will discuss an introduction to the practice of
reflexology how you can use reflexology to feel better every day
August 12, 2015
6:30pm-8:30pm A certified yoga instructor, will discuss the practice and benefits of yoga and
modifications for those who live with MS
Regional Updates
Wellington and Waterloo Chapter Needs:
Carnation Campaign Coordinator to collaborate with the office to drive
the campaign. This person must be comfortable with details relating
to one of the top Campaigns in
the province. Must work with commu-nity coordinators in Erin, Arthur, Har-
riston, Fergus, prospect advance sales, set up and insurance for a doz-
en or so sales site within Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo and around 100 to 120 volunteers. Requires considerable time in
April and May including Mother's Day Weekend.
What’s Happening in Wellington?
This past year, a committee of volunteers, clients with MS and
staff came together to discuss ways to strengthen our client
services program and offer consistent support throughout the
province so that no person with MS was left out in Ontario. The
committee concluded that the merger of certain chapters would
lead to more efficiencies and better services for people with MS.
Thus Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo and Wellington (Central
West Ontario) have decided to partner in an effort to ensure
that we are able to give our clients more support.
Because all of our programming and support occurs offsite,
away from the office, Donna, the board and myself decided that
you would be best if Donna works from home. This will allow
her to be more active in the community and give her the ability
to attend more programming events. This move will also de-
crease our administrative costs allowing us to further our mis-
sion - giving to those affected by MS within our community.
Donna will still be a huge part of the Wellington community to
run programming and act as a support for those living with MS.
Donna can still be reached Tuesday to Thursday from 10am to
3pm at 519 821 5554. At any other time, Laura Barry, Regional
Client Services Coordinator can be reached at 519 821 5554 ext
3198 to provide you with support and advice.
For those clients who are receiving monthly SAP funding, please
forward your applications and receipts to Joanne Duffy Ad-
amson at [email protected] or at 7509 Conser-
vation Road, Guelph, ON. N1H 6J2.
If you require any further information please contact Penny Bur-
ton at [email protected] or 519 569 8789. Thank you.
Cakes & Cookies in Central West Ontario
This traditional campaign is cherished by
those who are past baking themselves & those
who want to enjoy a little decadence
Are you one of our diligent volunteers who helps us sell cakes and cookies? We can't
do it without you. Thank you!
How Can You Help Next Year?
volunteer to sell at one of our sales locations coordinate an order at your condo, work, club,
school or church help us deliver orders offer to set up and return stock to one of our
sales sites Talk it up
Please email [email protected] if you want to get involved
Bruce/Grey, We Want to Hear from You!
Have an idea for a speaker for a live and
learn session?
Want to see a particular program run in
your area?
Are we not making it out to your communi-
ty?
Let us know, we want to best support us.
Please send suggestions/comments to:
Sherry Gibbs at [email protected] or
Laura Barry at [email protected]
Regional Updates
Waterloo: Crafting for a Cure Craft
Group
Our craft group has been busy preparing crafts for our
craft bazar. We have painted flower pots, created
bath salts, painted wine glasses, decorated Christmas
decorations and even created gifts for our four-legged
friends. Craft group has been a blast, full of crafting,
laughter, friendship and of course pizza! It’s not too
late to become crafty, please join us for our monthly
craft groups, the last Friday of the month
Hand crafted wine glasses will be for sale at our
craft bazar
Craft group participants having a blast getting
creative with their wine glasses
Crafting for a Cure: MS Society Craft Bazaar
On November 22nd, the MS Society
held our annual craft bazaar at Terrace
on the Square Retirement Residence in
Waterloo. The day was full of laughter,
festive spirit and of course all of our
crafts. Many thanks goes to our clients
and volunteers for making this day a
huge success.
From December 22nd,
2014 to January 4th,
2015 the MS Society:
Central West Ontario
will be closed for the
holidays. We hope
that you all have a joyous holiday with your
family and friends. See you in the New Year!
The winter months are approaching,
meaning winter weather will be with us .
Is it a bad weather day and wondering if
the MS Society is closed due to the weath-
er? A general rule, if the local schools are
closed the MS Society is closed too, meaning all programming,
appointments and events will be cancelled or postponed. Thank
you for understanding as we all try to stay warm and safe.
MS Society Closures Inclement Weather Days at the MS Society
Amanda Leroux, Waterloo Craft Group and Craft Bazar Facilitator
I am a high school graduate with a degree in business. Recently I have come into some spare time so I thought I
would make good use of that time by volunteering.
I have always heard about multiple sclerosis but I wasn't fully aware about the disease and how it effected peo-ple. Recently I heard about a celebrity whose mom has MS on a social media website. I then began to get the facts on the disease.
While surfing the web I came across a website that listed volunteer opportunities and one happened to be a crafting group at the MS Society. After a cheerful interview with two lovely ladies and an information session I was able to start volunteering. I felt like I could offer support by listening, assisting and of course helping with
the crafts for the annual Christmas bazaar.
In my spare time I adore crafting, yoga, baking and throwing dinner parties for my friends and family.
Fiona Harper, Cambridge Live and Learn Facilitator
My name is Fiona Harper and I am excited to be joining the MS Society as a Support Group Facilitator for the Cambridge area. I have spent the last five years entrenched in academia. After completing an English degree at Wilfrid Laurier University I enrolled at the University of Western Ontario where I re-ceived a Bachelor of Education degree. During my time as a student, I volunteered with a number of organizations including Free the Children and Future of Africa. The MS Society has long appealed to me for the ground breaking research and community outreach that it is involved with. I feel fortunate to be joining the team! I am an avid outdoorsperson, and since moving to Galt in September, I enjoy ex-ploring the beautiful path system that the area boasts. I am also a travel-fanatic and am hoping to visit South America later in the year.
Kathleen McCaughey, Central West Ontario: Social Media Coordinator
I started actively volunteering with my community when I was about 15 years old with a program called
"Operation Christmas Child". We would collect needed items and put them in a shoebox for those in need
at Christmas time. Soon after, I got involved with World Vision, attending retreats, and planning 30 hour
famines. When I went to Cegep at Dawson College for Community Recreation and Leadership Training, I
began volunteering and raising money for Dans La Rue (a non profit helping the homeless in Montreal).
With a classmate, I created the school's Humanitarian Aid Committee, and led 15 students on a culture/
volunteer trip to Northern India. I volunteered with children and had an amazing experience. My involve-
ment continued into university at the University of Waterloo, and now again that I've graduated. I recently
moved to Kitchener, and I'm always looking for ways to get involved in my community. I want to get to
know those around me, and help out in any ways I can. I never knew much about MS, which is why I really
wanted to get involved. I wanted to educate myself, as well as volunteer any time I could. I've gotten to know some of the
clients in KW and they are such a joy to work with, I have so much fun!
A huge thank-you to all the dedicated volunteers at the MS Society. Volunteers are an integral part of
supporting individuals living with MS and helping to end MS. All the time preparing for fundraisers or
events, their efforts in supporting our clients at support groups or social gatherings and helping to
promote MS awareness and outreach, our volunteers are involved in all aspects of the MS Society.
Looking to volunteer, want to learn more about MS, want to make a difference in someone’s life? Vol-
unteer with us! Contact Laura Barry, Client Services Coordinator by email at [email protected]
or by phone at (519) 569-8789 ext. 3198 for more information.
Warm Welcome to New Volunteers at the MS Society Centra West Ontario
Volunteers we Thank-You!