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September—December 2019 Program Guide

A seniors’ centre from the comfort of home

Free telephone group activities for seniors 55+, as well as adults 18+ with physical disabilities For information contact: Telephone: 613-236-0428 ext. 2323

Email: [email protected]

Seniors’ Centre

Without Walls

In this issue:

Mental Health Series

Aging Well Together - Bien Vieillir Ensemble

City of Ottawa: Older Adult Plan

Travel to Poland and Ethiopia

Creative Writing Series

Language Circles - Cercles de Langues - 语言圈

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Chats

Trivia

...and much more!

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SENIORS’ CENTRE

WITHOUT WALLS Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW) is a free interactive telephone-based program that connects seniors 55+, as well as adults 18+ with physical disabilities who find it difficult to leave home for extended periods of time.

Through the use of group telephone calls, SCWW provides a rich line-up of health-related information from professionals in the community, later-life learning opportunities, participation in brain-stimulating activities, and most of all, the space to create meaningful friendships and community for those who may feel isolated.

It is a seniors’ centre from the comfort of home!

The Good Companions 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 adults with physical disabilities living in the Ottawa area.

SCWW CODE OF

CONDUCT

To ensure a safe and welcoming space, we ask participants, facilitators and guest presenters to observe our Code of Conduct: To have courteous and respectful manners, including using appropriate subject matters, and not interrupting others. To allow the facilitator and guest speakers to direct the group.

To allow everyone to contribute by not dominating the conversations.

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.

SCWW is funded In-part by the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, in-part by the United Way of Ottawa, and with the Support of the City of

Ottawa.

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Hello everyone,

Welcome to our September—December Program Guide! Thanks to the excellent suggestions from participants and support from our community partners, we have so many interesting presentations and programs to choose from!

Je suis aussi très heureuse d’offrir les présentations de la série: Bien Vieillir Ensemble (p.7-9) en français! Take a look at our Health and Wellness section for the Aging Well Together series which are offered in English and in French! (p.7-9) I look forward to helping everyone get registered for their programs and please feel free to call me anytime for more information or to offer your suggestions and feedback. Laura Ward Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Coordinator 613-236-0428 ext. 2323 [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SCWW Information………………………………………………. p. 2 - 4

Health & Wellness……………………………………………….. p. 5 - 9

Presentation Series…………………………………………….. p. 10 - 12

Travelogues………………………………………………………... p. 13

Musical & Special Programs………………………………… p. 14 - 17

Fun & Games………………………………………………………. p. 18

Regular Programs……………………………………………….. p. 19 - 21

Steps to Connect………………………………………………… p. 22

Calendars ………………………………………………………….. p. 23 - 26

COORDINATOR’S CORNER

Hello, My name is Marrie Rappos. I am from Peterborough, Ontario, hoping to move to Ottawa full-time in the future. I attend Carleton University for the Bachelor of Social work program, and am taking a minor in sociology and psychology. I enjoy keeping active as well as working with and meeting a variety of new people.

I look forward to meeting with you,

Marrie September-April Mondays and Tuesdays 8:30 am-4:00 pm 613-236-0428 ext. 2390

SCWW STUDENT

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SCWW INFORMATION

Who is eligible to join?

Individuals 55 + Adults 18 + with physical disabilities Living in the Ottawa and greater Ottawa area

How can I register as a program participant?

Register by phone: 613-236-0428 ext. 2323, in person at The Good Companions, or by email: [email protected]

Choose any of the phone programs offered in this program guide. You may register for programs at any time.

How do I participate in the calls?

On the day and time of a chosen program you can use the

“Steps to Connect” (p. 22) to call yourself into that program.

What if I cannot call myself into the program?

Unsure about or unable to follow the “Steps to Connect”? We can call you directly into the phone call! All you need to do is answer your phone when we call.

Is there any cost? No – all programming is free of charge, all you need is a phone.

Accessibility This program can be available in an accessible format.

SCWW Volunteer Opportunities!

Share a talent, hobby or an area of interest. Share stories of your travels. Help with research of programs. Facilitate a program.

Opportunities are flexible!

Do you, or someone you know live in Renfrew County and would like to participate in a SCWW program? Get in touch with Barry’s Bay & Area Senior

Citizens Home Support for more information! Contact: Noemie Gatien 1-613-756-2772 ext. 3

For more information contact:

Nikkie Snagg

Volunteer Coordinator

613-236-0428 ext. 2230

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HEALTH & WELLNESS PASSCODE FOR ALL HEALTH & WELLNESS: 9 8 4 8 0 3

Join us to focus on the present moment every Monday morning (except Oct. 14th and Nov. 11th).

11:00-11:30 am

Mindfulness Practice Series


Let’s have THAT talk about Mental Health!

1. Did you know that 42% of Canadians were not sure if they would socialize with a friend

who has a mental illness! Why is it so hard? How can I help someone? What can I do if I need help? Let’s have THAT talk.

Monday, October 7th

2:30-3:30 pm

2. Did you know that resilience can be built throughout our life? But wait, what is

resilience? It is our ability to work through challenging times and recover afterwards. What helps? What works? Let’s have THAT talk.

Monday, November 4

2:30-3:30 pm

3. Did you know that research has shown that not having social relationships can shorten

our lives as much as smoking over 100 cigarettes per week? Wow! Let’s have THAT talk and explore ideas to build our social relationships.

Monday, December 2

2:30-3:30 pm

Presenter: Carole Legault

Project Officer, Mental Health Team

Ottawa Public Health

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A Friendly Voice

A Friendly Voice (Une Voix amicale) is a confidential phone line for seniors (55+), feeling lonely and/or isolated, and modeled after The Silver Line in the UK.

A Friendly Voice was launched in December 2018, by Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS), an agency that has been offering multiple services to seniors in that region for over 30 years. Noticing that more and more seniors were feeling lonely and/or isolated, A Friendly Voice was created.

Please join Annie Forget to hear more about A Friendly Voice and ask all your questions!

Presenter: Annie Forget Program Coordinator, A Friendly Voice Rural Ottawa South Support Services

Thursday, October 10 2:30-3:30 pm


MAiD: Medical Assistance in

Dying

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) has been legal in Canada since 2016. This talk will provide an overview of MAiD in Canada, including the legislation, eligibility and the process required to receive MAiD.

Presenter: Laura Wilding Advanced Practice Nurse, Champlain Regional MAiD Network - The Ottawa Hospital

Thursday, October 17 11:00 am-Noon

Presenter: Dementia Care Coach The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County

The Dementia Society:

Caregiver Series

Caregiver Contribution

You and your well-being matter! Taking care of yourself is essential to providing quality care and support to your family member with dementia. The Caregiver Contribution session will expand your understanding of the caregiving role and the contribution that caregiving plays in Canada. We will explore the idea of self-care, self-resiliency, and the impact caregiving can have on our own health. We will discuss the idea of building a community of support and review important community support services in Ottawa and Renfrew County.

Wednesday, October 30th

2:30-3:30 pm

Supporting Dementia:

Symptoms and Symptoms management

(non-pharmacological)

This session is for caregivers of persons with dementia. This session will provide caregivers with information about symptoms that may accompany the progression of dementia. Caregivers will have the opportunity to learn strategies for support through a Positive Approach to Care. This session will provide caregivers with information, support, and an opportunity to discuss experiences and express their feelings in a safe environment.

Thursday, December 12th

2:30-3:30 pm

https://www.afriendlyvoice.ca/

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Bien vieillir ensemble est une série éducative qui fait la promotion du vieillissement en santé. Les adultes de 55 ans et plus et leurs proches aidants peuvent avoir accès à des renseignements sur divers sujets liés à un mode de vie sain au moyen de séances de groupe. La série Bien vieillir ensemble est offerte par la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa et Santé publique Ottawa; l’organisation Ottawa, une collectivité compatissante; et le Conseil sur le vieillissement d’Ottawa. Pour plus d’information de ces sujets mensuel visite: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/fr/aging-well-together

Animatrice: Ginette Asselin Infirmière en santé publique

Mercredi 11 septembre 14h30 - 15h30

Gardez votre cerveau en santé!

La recherche nous en dit de plus en plus tous les jours sur le cerveau. Joignez-vous à Santé publique Ottawa pour en savoir davantage sur les choix d’habitudes et de comportements sains que vous

pouvez faire pour garder votre cerveau en santé.

Aging Well Together is an educational series that promotes healthy aging through monthly health themes. Adults 55 + and their caregivers can access information on a variety of healthy living topics through group sessions and via the online portal. Aging Well Together is offered by Ottawa Public Library and Ottawa Public Health (OPH), Compassionate Ottawa, and the Council on Aging of Ottawa. For more information on these monthly topics visit: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/aging-well-together

Mind your Brain

Research is telling us more about the brain everyday. Join Ottawa Public Health to learn more about the healthy choices you can make to keep your brain working at it’s best.

Presenter: Ginette Asselin Public Health Nurse

Thursday, September 12 2:30– 3:30 pm

The Importance of Staying Socially

Connected As You Age

What is social inclusion? How do we stay connected to people? What are some of the contributing factors that lead to loneliness and isolation?

What resources are available to help people find people and feel included in their community? Let's come together to answer these

questions and learn more!

Presenter: Laura Ward SCWW Coordinator

Thursday October 3rd 11:00am-Noon


La socialisation et l'engagement so-

ciale: la clé d'un viellissement en

santé! Qu'est-ce que l'inclusion sociale et pourquoi est-elle si importante? Quelles ressources peuvent aider les

gens à créer d'importants liens sociaux et les mener à se sentir plus inclus dans leur communauté? Rassemblons-nous pour discuter de ces importantes questions et pour en apprendre plus sur les bienfaits de la socialisation!

Animatrice: Stéphanie Cadieux Prévention de la maltraitance envers les aînés Ontario

Mardi 1 octobre 14h30– 15h30

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Financial Health:

Managing Finances in Retirement Learn how to better manage your finances and make your money stretch for you in your retirement. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: - Understand why it’s so important to manage finances in retirement - Learn the art of budgeting understand how to stretch your retirement resources - Learn about the different stages of retirement Outline: The importance of managing your retirement

The art of budgeting

Balancing the budget

Sources of retirement income

Expenses

Stretching your retirement resources

Common retirement strategies

The three stages of retirement

Tools and resources

Q&A

Presenter: Accountant Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada

Thursday, November 7 2:30-3:30 pm

La Santé Financiere:

Gérer ses finances à la retraite

Apprenez à mieux gérer vos finances et à tirer le maximum de votre argent à la retraite.

OBJECTIFS D’APPRENTISSAGE :

- Apprendre pourquoi il est important de bien gérer ses finances à la retraite

- Comprendre l’art d’établir un budget savoir comment optimiser ses sources de revenu de retraite

- Connaître les différentes étapes de la retraite

Survol :

L’importance de la gestion de ses finances

à la retraite

L’art d’établir un budget

Équilibre du budget

Sources de revenu de retraite

Dépenses

Optimisation de ses ressources à la

retraite

Les stratégies courantes à la retraite

Les trois étapes de la retraite

Outils et ressources

Période de questions

Animateur: Comptable

Comptables professionnels agréés du

Canada

Mercredi 6 novembre 14h30 - 15h30

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Non-Medical Cannabis and the Older Adult

Public perceptions may be changing about cannabis however the facts remain, there is much to learn. Cannabis use in older adults has risks.

As the body ages, older adults are more vulnerable to the effects of cannabis due to unique physiology, psychological, social and pharmacological circumstances.

Come for a discussion led by Ottawa Public Health on the use of non-medical cannabis by older adults. We will cover:

- General overview of non-medical use

- Health effects of cannabis use in older adults

- How to lower risk for non-medical use

- Tips to recognize Fact from Fake news

- Resources

Presenter: Terry-Lynne Marko Public Health Nurse

Tuesday, December 10 11:00 am-Noon

Le cannabis à usage non thérapeutique

chez les personnes âgées

Bien que, dans la population, les perceptions évoluent concernant le cannabis, la réalité demeure, il reste encore beaucoup à découvrir

et la consommation de cannabis chez les personnes âgées présente certains risques.

En vieillissant, les aînés deviennent plus vulnérables aux effets du cannabis en raison de circonstances particulières d’ordre physiologique, psychologique, social et pharmacologique.

Venez assister à une séance organisée par Santé publique Ottawa sur la consommation de cannabis à des fins non thérapeutiques chez les personnes âgées. Les points suivants seront abordés lors de la séance :

- Survol de la consommation de cannabis

à des fins non thérapeutiques;

- Effets de la consommation de cannabis

sur la santé des aînés;

- Réduction des risques de la

consommation de cannabis à des fins

non thérapeutiques;

- Conseils pour apprendre à distinguer le

vrai du faux;

- Ressources.

Animatrice:

Nathalie Meilleur

Infirmière en santé publique

Lundi 9 decembre

14h30 - 15h30

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Tenant Issues with Community Legal Services of Ottawa (CLSO)

CLSO is a community legal clinic in Ottawa that provides services to low income individuals in Ottawa. One of the areas of law that we assist with is Housing Law. Our presentation will help you to understand your rights and obligations as a tenant, as well as how to address some of the most common issues tenants face. For example we will discuss some of the steps you can take when you have maintenance and repair issues, including how to file an application with the Landlord and Tenant Board. To make sure you understand your rights as a tenant we will also review the eviction process and what to expect if your landlord files for eviction with the Landlord and Tenant Board. We also want to hear from you so we will try to answer any questions that you might have.

Community Legal Services of Ottawa Services juridiques communautaires d’Ottawa

PRESENTATION SERIES

PASSCODE FOR ALL PRESENTATION SERIES: 1 3 7 1 5 7

Cohousing Communities- Aspirations and Realities

A creative form of housing community that is gaining momentum in BC and US is

Cohousing. The concept started in Denmark and was brought to North America by Charles

Durrett and Kathryn McCamant. This model connects people and reduce loneliness and

social isolation.

Join us for this presentation with 2 cohousing groups in Ottawa to learn about the aspira-

tions of the forming multigenerational Conconrde Cohousing as well as the realities and les-

sons learned from Terra Firma, a 7 unit cohousing community in Ottawa, and only complet-

ed project in Ontario 20 year ago.

For more information about cohousing in Canada, visit: cohousing.ca

Presenters: Mary Huang, a founding member of Concorde Cohousing Suzanne Gagnon, founding member and resident of Terra Firma

Thursday, September 19 2:30-3:30 pm

Presenters: Sylvie Okros and Melissa Bramson Lawyers Community Legal Services of Ottawa

Monday, September 16 2:30-3:30 pm

http://cohousing.ca

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PRESENTATION SERIES

Old Age Security

Old Age Security is a monthly payment available to seniors aged 65 and older who meet the Canadian legal status and residence requirements. Join Shoaib, a Citizen Services Specialist for Service Canada, and learn more about the Old Age Security program and the three types of OAS benefits which include: Guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowance, and Allowance for the Survivor. Presenter: Shoaib Sakha Citizen Services Specialist, Service Canada Monday, October 21 2:30-3:30 pm


Art Talk:

Molly Lamb Bobak:

A Woman of the Crowd

Ottawa Art Gallery

Molly Lamb Bobak (1920–2014) was fascinated by crowds. In her professional life as a working artist, which began c.1940 two years prior to her enlistment in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWAC), she generally sketched or painted everyday life. Come learn about the exhibit that will be at the OAG until January 12, 2020.

Presenter: Alexis Boyle Curator, Community Access Ottawa Art Gallery

Tuesday, October 29 11:00 am—Noon

Research Discussion with the Canada

Revenue Agency

Would you like to give your two cents on tax credits and benefits, retirement savings, financial scams targeting seniors, and more? As part of a small-scale study on the relationship between seniors and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), researchers from the CRA will be hosting this group discussion on tax matters related to seniors and retirement. They are looking for your feedback on questions about the transition to retirement income and your experiences with CRA programs and services. This is your chance to help the CRA better meet seniors’ needs!

Researchers: Amanda Joy and

Vivianna Boiles-Leonard

Tuesday, September 24 11:00 am-Noon

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Ottawa Public Library

Homebound Services

Homebound Services provides free delivery of library materials to Ottawa residents who are unable to visit the library regularly due to mobility issues related to age, illness or disability.

Techno Buddies

Techno Buddies is an intergenerational program that focuses on community building, bringing together both Teen Volunteers and Older Adults into the library to focus on learning computer skills.

Join us to learn about these two interesting and useful programs!

Presenters:

Megan McMeekin, Supervising Librarian, Homebound Services

Courtney Mellor, Teen Services Librarian—Carlingwood branch

Ottawa Public Library

Thursday, November 28

2:30 - 3:30pm

PRESENTATION SERIES


City of Ottawa Older Adult Plan

2020-2022

The City is launching its third Older Adult Plan with actions that help make Ottawa an age-friendly community through services, facilities and programs that are accessible and responsive to the needs of older adults. Come hear about what the City is doing around transportation and mobility, wellbeing, aging with choice and communication to better serve its older residents.

Presenter: Cinthia Pagé Specialist, Strategic Programs and Projects City of Ottawa

Thursday, November 14 11:00 am - Noon

Police - Community

Engagement

Your Community Police Officer and

their Role in the Community:

Constable Stephanie Lemieux is the Centretown Community Police officer. Her role is to be the direct liaison officer to the community from the Ottawa Police Service. You will learn what Constable Lemieux’s roles and responsibilities are and how she and other community officers engage with/ to and for the community. She will field any questions or concerns about your community or she is open to general questions about her role as the community police officer.

Presenter: Constable Stephanie Lemieux Ottawa Police

Tuesday, November 5 11:00 am - Noon

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TRAVELOGUES

Poland

My name is Mariusz Kielb. I have been invited by Laura Ward to speak to you about my experiences living and traveling to my home country, Poland. I will touch on the subjects of Polish food, architecture, history, and a few people who made a difference in Poland and the world.

Presenter: Mariusz Kielb, Assistant to the Facility Coordinator The Good Companions Seniors’ Centre

Tuesday, October 1 11:00 am-Noon

PASSCODE FOR ALL TRAVELOGUES: 3 8 7 8 6 3

Across the Miles

Across the Miles joins together seniors participating in Seniors’ Centre Without Walls programs from all across North America. It is a wonderful opportunity to connect with one-another, and listen to voices and experiences from our different countries, provinces/states, and cities.

Wednesday, October 23 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Morskie Oko (literally “Sea Eye” or “Eye of

the Sea”) is the largest and fourth-deepest

lake in the Tatra Mountains. It is located

deep within the Tatra National Park, Poland.

Ethiopia

It was a land that was Christian before much of Europe and yet unknown to Europe for one thousand years. It is the legendary land of the Queen of Sheba, mentioned in the bible, famous for its centuries old rock carved churches and monasteries. It also has an amazing landscape with the rugged terrain of Great Rift Valley and dozens of birds and animals seen nowhere else on earth. We will talk about the extraordinary human and natural history of Ethiopia, the cradle of civilization.

Presenter: Amitabh Mukerji SCWW Volunteer

Tuesday, October 22 11:00 - Noon

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MUSIC & SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Catch up with Rachel!

Time flies when there’s a new baby in the house! Catch up with Rachel, SCWW Coordinator as she chats about her 4-month-old daughter Madeline and what the last few months have been like as a new mom!

PASSCODE FOR ALL MUSIC & SPECIAL PROGRAMS: 1 5 5 1 1 3

Chatting About Music Series:

“Red Hot Mamas and Aggravatin’ Papas”

In the early years of the twentieth century, the bawdy, brash and risqué performances of women like Sophie Tucker and Bessie Smith helped to pave the way for later entertainers like Mae West, Marilyn Monroe, Bette Midler, Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga....

This presentation will focus on the "red hot mamas" of the early decades of the 20th century, as heard in songs such as:

Aggravatin' Papa (don't you try to two-time me!) [Sophie Tucker, 1923]

Hard-Hearted Hannah (the vamp of Savannah) [Dolly Kay, 1924]

You've got to see mama every night (or you can't see mama at all) [Sophie Tucker, 1923]...and many more.

Tuesday, September 10 11:00 - Noon

Every year on 6 June, the people of the villages along Juno Beach pay tribute to the Canadians who fought and died there. They parade through streets festooned with maple leaf flags and hold services and vigils along parts of the seawall, in memory of their Canadian liberators. The presentation will include some of their stories and also some of the most memorable songs from the Second World War.

Tuesday, November 12th 11:00am - Noon

Stories from Juno Beach, 1944

Monday, September 9th

2:30-3:00 pm

Presenter: Brian McGurrin, Retired Librarian and Music Enthusiast

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Short Story Reading and Discussion

Join past winners of the Ottawa Public Library 50+ Short story writing contest to hear their stories and talk to them about their experiences with writing and share your own!

Writers: Hilary Robinson and Ivy Lerner-Frank

Wednesday, October 16th

2:30-3:30pm


SCWW Planning Committee

Let’s brainstorm together how we can continue to build and improve our program.

Bring your ideas and opinions and help plan future calendars!

Tuesday, October 8 11:00 am - Noon

Creative Writing Series:

Write On

Write On is a two-hour, creative writing workshop promoting the creation of original works in literature. Writing is not about tricks and recipes, but about getting out of the way and surrendering to the page. Inspiration is a myth!

Through the use of show and tell, figures of speech, opening gambits, the deconstruction and reconstruction of sentences and a look at the narrative outline, the imagination is fired and flowing, authentic writing is enabled.

This workshop leads to the discovery of the joys of literature in all its forms, and promotes the writing of colourful and fluid poetic material.

This workshop, based on personal exploration, is without competition and is fun and productive for all participants.

Led by: Michèle Vinet, Trillium author

Wednesday, September 18 and

Wednesday, November 20

2:30 - 3:30pm

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Christmas Eve Chat

Join us for the 5th annual Christmas Eve Chat! Sing

some carols, celebrate together and listen to a story from a special guest!

Tuesday, December 24

11:00 -11:30 am

Canadian Connections

Thanksgiving Join your fellow SCWW participants across Canada to give thanks and have fun!

Friday, October 11

2:30 - 3:30 pm

Kitchen Cousins

Food chat and Recipe Exchange

Join fellow participant, Edward and an SCWW facilitator to share cooking tips, recipes and a general love of food.

Do you have a recipe that you want to share with the group? Please send it to Laura (contact information on the back of this program guide).

Wednesday, October 2 and

Wednesday, December 11

2:30 - 3:00 pm

New Year’s Eve

Countdown

Let’s countdown to noon on New Year’s Eve to send out the old year and bring in the new one together!


11:30 am - Noon

Live Jazz Music

Rob (guitar), Chris (piano) and Leslie (voice) are having fun in their retirement getting together as a trio to make music while they keep working to develop their jazz skills. Their songs from the great American songbook as well as the more recent past are sure to bring back memories and lighten your heart.

Friday, November 15

11:00 am - Noon Halloween Party

Join us for some fun on Halloween! Describe your costume (real or imagined) share Halloween memories and have fun!

Thursday, October 31

2:30 - 3:00 pm

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Bonjour!

你好 !

Hello!

New Program!

Language Circles

语言圈

Cercles de Langues

Tuesday, November 19


Tuesday, December 3

11:00 -11:30 am



Sassy Southern Sisters

Join Sheridan Brace as she reads about those two Sassy

Southern Sisters, Mary Lou and Cindy Lou. Over the years, Mary Lou has fought tooth and acrylic nail to drag herself and her husband Beau up the social ladder. Her younger sister, Cindy Lou, meanwhile is content with her life in Sweet Blossom Trailer Park as the common-law wife of ne'er-do-well, Billy Bob. How these two sisters deal with life, love and each other is an on-going saga as twisted and salty as a deep fried dill pickle.

Choose a Language

Choose your level:

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Mother Tongue

Presenter: Sheridan Brace SCWW Volunteer

Thursday, December 5

and

Thursday, December 12

11:00 am - Noon

Small conversation groups in the language of

your choice. Practice a 2nd language or connect

with people who speak your 1st language. Casual

topic-based conversations.

Welcome! Bienvenue! 欢迎 !

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FUN & GAMES

Name that Tune

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

Monday, October 28 Monday, November 25 Monday, December 16 2:30-3:00 pm

Birthday Party

Join us in serenading our birthday celebrants, listen to some jokes, and find out what the cake of the month will be!

Friday, September 27 Friday, October 25 Friday, November 22 Friday, December 20 11:00-11:30 am

Games Room

Join us for a little bit of friendly competition, as we play a variety of different games. Who knew you could play board games over the phone?

Friday, September 20 - Family Feud Friday, October 18 - Who, What, Where Friday, November 15 - Buzzword Friday, December 13 - Family Feud

2:30-3:30 pm

Music Request Line

Do you have a favourite song you would like to share? Or maybe one you have not heard in a while? Request it and we will play it for you!

Friday, September 13 and 27 Friday, October 25 Friday, November 8 and 22 Friday, December 6 and 20 2:30-3:15 pm

Open “Mike” Sports Chat

Each month join a SCWW facilitator and SCWW Volunteer Mike, for a lively chat about the world of sports. Whether it is fun sports trivia, or catching up on the games of the week, we have it all!

Thursday, September 19 Thursday, October 17 Thursday, November 14 Thursday, December 19 2:30-3:30 pm

PASSCODE FOR ALL FUN & GAMES: 8 3 4 6 3 4

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REGULAR PROGRAMS

Tip Top Trivia

Researchers have found that memory loss can be improved simply by doing mental exercise every day. Give your brain a workout with our tip-top trivia questions.

Bi-Weekly Tuesday, September 10 & 24 Tuesday, October 8 & 22 Tuesday, November 5 & 19 Tuesday, December 3 & 17

2:30-3:00 pm

Discussion Group

Join this monthly group where we will have a theme for discussion each session. Share ideas and learn new perspectives from each other.

Monthly Tuesday, September 17

Tuesday, October 15 Tuesday, November 12 Remembrance Day Discussion


2:30-3:15 pm

Fun Facts

Explore and discover new and unusual facts from geography, to history, to interesting people and much more. Listen, learn and share!

Every Wednesday Morning

September 11—December 18

11:00 -11:30 am

Way with Words

Test your vocabulary and stretch your mind with 30 minutes of word games! These games will include rhyming words, or finding answers that begin, end or contain particular sets of letters.

Monday, September 23 Monday, November 18

2:30-3:00 pm

Just Joking \ \

They say that laughter is the best medicine, so join us on the last day of each month for your dose of some nice, clean, and (sometimes) funny jokes!

Monday, September 30 2:30-3:00 pm Thursday, October 31 11:00-11:30 am Thursday, November 28 11:00-11:30 am

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REGULAR PROGRAMS

Table Topics

Join in on the conversation! We have a box full of fun, unique, and offbeat questions to start interesting and memorable conversations! “Which activities make you lose track of time?” “Who do you admire and why?”

Bi-Weekly Thursday, September 12 & 26 Thursday, October 10 & 24 Thursday, November 7 & 21 Thursday, December 5 & 19 11:00 - 11:45 am *Please note Table Topics on December 5 will be from 2:30-3pm*

Categories

Name a type of flower, a hockey team, a brand of cereal! Work together to see how many items in a category you can name!

Bi-Weekly Wednesday, September 25 Wednesday, October 9 & 30 Wednesday, November 13 & 27 Wednesday, December 4 & 18 2:30 - 3:00 pm

The Winter 2019 Program Guide will be available mid-December. Be sure to register for the winter session!

Finish the Line

Help fill in the blanks of famous quotes, expressions, song lyrics, movie titles and many more categories!

Monthly Tuesday, September 17 Tuesday, October 15 Tuesday, December 17

11:00 - 11:30 am

Just Jeopardy!

Jeopardy is back, by popular demand!

Join us as we test our knowledge with some

challenging trivia.

Tuesday, October 29

and


2:30 - 3:15 pm

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Good News from Home and

Around the World

Join us for a bit of sunshine as we share positive and inspiring stories from home and from around the world.

Monthly Friday, September 13 Friday, October 11 Friday, December 6

11:00 - 11:30 am

Short Stories

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon as we immerse ourselves into the wonderful world of short stories from a variety of different genres or even delve into some beautiful poetry and prose.

Monthly Thursday, September 26 Thursday, October 24 Thursday, November 21 2:30 - 3:30 pm

REGULAR PROGRAMS

Biographies

Each month, take a peak into the life and legacy of some very interesting people.

Friday, September 20

Russ Jackson Learn about this former professional football player. He has been described as the best Canadian-born quarterback to play in the CFL.

Friday, October 18

Buffy Saint Marie

Learn about this Canadian-American Indigenous singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, educator, social activist, philanthropist and visual artist.

Friday, November 8

Josephine Baker

Learn about this American-born French dancer and singer who symbolized the beauty and vitality of Black American culture.

Friday, December 13

Wayne Brady and Jonathan Mangum Learn about these two actors and comedians, how they met and how they found their way to the game show: Let’s Make a Deal!

11:00-11:30 am

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1) Dial 613-686-1547 OR 1-800-669-6180

2) Enter the Program Category 6-digit PASSCODE _ _ _ _ _ _ then press the #

3) Enter your four digit PIN _ _ _ _ then press the # key (PIN is assigned to you when you register as a program participant).

4) Follow the prompt to RECORD YOUR NAME then press the # key.

*If you have any trouble at anytime, dial *0 to speak to the operator and ask to be connected to Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Ottawa.*

STEPS TO CONNECT

Health & Wellness 9 8 4 8 0 3

Presentation Series 1 3 7 1 5 7

Travelogues 3 8 7 8 6 3

Music & Special Programs 1 5 5 1 1 3

Fun & Games 8 3 4 6 3 4

Regular Programs 7 2 9 8 9 9

All of our Health & Wellness Series,

Presentation Series, Travelogues, and Music & Special Programs are recorded. If you are unable to join us on the day of the call, let us know and we can give you the information on how you can listen to the recording at your own convenience.

DID YOU KNOW?

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September 2019 STEPS TO CONNECT

1. Dial 1-800-669-6180 3. Enter your Pin Code

2. Enter Category Passcode 4. Record your name

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2

LABOUR DAY

3 4

5 6

9

Mindfulness 11:00-11:30 am

Chat with Rachel

2:30-3:00 pm

10

Music Chat 11:00 am-Noon

Trivia

2:30-3:30 pm

11

Fun Facts 11:00-11:30 am

Cerveau en Santé 2:30-3:30 pm

12

Table Topics 11:00-11:45 am

Mind your Brain

2:30-3:30 pm

13

Good News 11:00-11:30 am

Music Request

Line 2:30-3:15 pm

16 Mindfulness

11:00-11:30 am

Tenants Rights 2:30-3:30 pm

17

Finish the Line 11:00-11:30 am

Discussion

Group 2:30-3:15 pm

18


Writing Workshop

2:30-3:30 pm

19

Co-housing for Seniors

11:00 am-Noon

Sports Chat 2:30-3:30 pm

20

Biographies 11:00-11:30 am

Games Room 2:30-3:30 pm

23


Way with Words

2:30– 3:00 pm

24

Canada Revenue Agency

11:00 am-Noon

Trivia 2:30-3:15 pm

25


Categories 2:30 - 3:00 pm

26


Short Stories 2:30-3:30 pm

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Birthday Party 11:00-11:30 am

Music Request

Line 2:30-3:15 pm

30


Just Joking

2:30 –3:00 pm

Health and Wellness (p. 6-9) - 9 8 4 8 0 3 Music & Special Program (p. 14-15) - 1 5 5 1 1 3

Presentation Series (p. 10-12)- 1 3 7 1 5 7 Fun & Games (p.16) - 8 3 4 6 3 4

Travelogues (p. 13)- 3 8 7 8 6 3 Regular Program (p. 17 - 19)- 7 2 9 8 9 9

Program Registration

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October 2019

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

Travelogue - Poland

11:00 am-Noon

L’inclusion Sociale

2:30-3:30 pm

2


Kitchen Cousins

2:30-3:00 pm

3

Social Inclusion 11:00 am– Noon

4

ALL STAFF TRAINING

7



2:30-3:30 pm

8

SCWW Planning Committee

11:00 am–Noon

Trivia 2:30-3:00 pm

9


Categories 2:30-3:00 pm

10


A Friendly Voice 2:30 –3:30 pm

11 Good News

11:00-11:30 am

Canadian Connections Thanksgiving 2:30-3:30 pm

14

Thanksgiving

15

Finish the Line 11:00– 11:30 pm

Discussion

Group 2:30-3:15 pm

16


Short Story

Reading 2:30 - 3:30 pm

17

MAID 11:00 am– Noon


18

Biographies

11:00-11:30 am

Games Room 2:30-3:30 pm

21


Old Age Security 2:30-3:30 pm

22

Travelogue -

Ethiopia

11:00 am-Noon

Trivia

2:30-3:30 pm

23


Across the Miles 3:30 - 4:40 pm

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Music Request

Line 2:30-3:30 pm

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Name That Tune

2:30-3:00 pm

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Art Talk

11:00 am-Noon

Jeopardy

2:30-3:30 pm

30

Fun Facts

11:00-11:30 am

Dementia Caregiver Series

2:30 –3:30 pm

31 Just Joking

11:00-11:30 am

Halloween Party

2:30-3:00 pm




STEPS TO CONNECT



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November 2019 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

4


Mental Health

Series 2:30-3:30 pm

5

Police –Community

11:00 am-Noon

Trivia 2:30-3:00 pm

6


Santé Financière 2:30-3:30 pm

7


Financial Health 2:30-3:30 pm

8


Music Request Line

2:20-3:15 pm

11

Remembrance

Day

12

Music Chat 11:00 am- Noon

Discussion

Group 2:30-3:15 pm

13

Fun Facts 11:00- 11:30 am

Categories 2:30-3:30 pm

14

Older Adult Plan 11:00 am- Noon


15

Live Jazz 11:00 am-Noon

Games Room 2:30- 3:30 pm

18


Way with Words 2:30 –3:00 pm

19

Small Language Groups

11:00-11:30 am

Trivia 2:30-3:00 pm

20

Fun Facts

11:00-11:30 am

Writing Workshop

2:30-3:30 pm

21



22


Music Request

Line 2:30– 3:15 pm

25


Name That Tune

2:30-3:00 pm

26 Small Language

Groups 11:00-11:30 am

Jeopardy

2:30-3:30 pm

27


Categories 2:30 –3:00 pm

28

Just Joking 11:00-11:30 am

Ottawa Public

Library 2:30-3:30 pm

29

Set up for Christmas

Bazaar




STEPS TO CONNECT



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December 2019 STEPS TO CONNECT






Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2


Mental Health

Series 2:30-3:30 pm

3

Small Language Groups

11:00-11:30 am

Trivia 2:30-3:00 pm

4 Fun Facts

11:00-11:30 am

Categories

2:30 –3:00 pm

5


11:00 am-Noon

Table Topics 2:30 - 3:15 pm

6

Good News 11:00-11:30 am

Music Request

Line 2:30– 3:15 pm

9


Le Cannabis 2:30-3:30 pm

10

Cannabis 11:00 am-Noon

Discussion Group 2:30-3:15 pm

11


Kitchen Cousins 2:30 - 3:00 pm

12


11:00 am-Noon

Dementia Caregiver Series

2:30 - 3:30 pm

13


Games Room 2:30– 3:30 pm

16


Name That Tune 2:30 –3:00 pm

17

Finish The Line 11:00-11:30 am

Trivia

2:30-3:00 pm

18


Categories 2:30 –3:00 pm

19



20


Music Request Line

2:30-3:15 pm

23


24 Christmas Eve

Call 11:00-11:30 am

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26

27

30

31

New Year’s Eve Call

11:30 am– Noon

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“She told me how I would be part of a vibrant group of people. How the variety of programs would keep us informed…and sure enough it was my ticket out of a life unlived…” -Eleanor

“We don’t have to be judgmental because we’re not seeing things…and we’re also free to pass .” -Louise

“Connecting, meeting new people and connecting, and of course I don’t have a chance to meet everyone personally but still, connecting to people, I like that.” -Parag

“It gives me something

to look forward to. I really

like interacting with the

other people on the line.

Now that I am part of this

program I no longer feel

as lonely.”

“SCWW greatly enhanced my life

and life style. It has given me

friends, happiness, confidence,

and something to look forward

to. Programs like SCWW should

reach out to more individuals and

continue on!” – Zella

“I do like to keep my brain active...and also some-times some of the answers people give are so unusual they actually make me giggle out loud! I like that because it makes me feel happier.” -Judith

“I am 94 years old and don’t get out much. This program has been a great help to me in order to get in touch with the community, connect and share my knowledge.” –Wylie

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Thank you to all our community partners and supporters:

C R E A T I V I T Y

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Want to share a piece of artwork, a poem, a photo of a craft project or something else that you

are proud of with the SCWW community?

Please send submissions to:

Laura Ward, SCWW Coordinator

The Good Companions Seniors’ Centre

670 Albert St.

Ottawa, ON

Artist and SCWW Participant: Louise

Email: [email protected]

Community Legal Services of Ottawa Services juridiques communautaires

https://coaottawa.ca/

https://compassionateottawa.ca/

https://www.afriendlyvoice.ca/

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