to register for any of our programs please call 905-303-8490...

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT

HOPE Adult Day Program—10:00am-

3:00pm—Noor or Rita at 905-553-9291

Get up & Go!—9:30am-

11:30am—Stacey at Ext. 151

Youth Link Celebration Event—3:30pm-5:00pm—Stacey at Ext,

151

Coffee & Chats: Women's Group—

11:00am-1:00pm—Victoria at Ext. 142

Healthy Eating and Cooking on a Budget—1:00pm—3:00pm—Victoria

at Ext. 142

How to Chill 101-4:00pm-5:30pm—Ketrina at Ext. 146

Conquering Depression—5:30pm-

7:30pm—Karin at 905-893-8085 Ext. 212

Sexual Health Clinic—Must Book

Appointment—12:00pm to 4:00pm—Call 1-800-361-5653—

NOT DROP IN BASED

Computer Program for Seniors—3:30pm-5:00pm—Victoria at Ext.

142

Conquering Anxiety—5:30pm-7:30pm—Ketrina at Ext. 146

York Thoracic Surgery Clinic—8:30am-

12:30pm


3:00pm—Noor or Rita at 905-553

VCHC CLOSED AT 1:00PM

Get up & Go!—9:30am-11:30am—Stacey at Ext. 151


at Ext. 142

How to Chill 101-4:00pm-5:30pm—Ketrina at Ext. 146

Conquering Depression—5:30pm-

7:30pm—Karin at 905-893-8085 Ext. 212

Brighter Beginnings-AOK—9:30am-11:30am—Stacey at Ext. 151

Sexual Health Clinic—Must Book Appointment—12:00pm to

4:00pm—Call 1-800-361-5653—NOT DROP IN BASED

LAST DAY—Conquering Anxiety—5:30pm-7:30pm—Ketrina at Ext.

146

York Thoracic Surgery Clinic—8:30am-

12:30pm


3:00pm—Noor or Rita at 905-553

LAST DAY—Get up & Go!—

9:30am-11:30am—Stacey at Ext. 151

Coffee & Chats: Women's Group—11:00am-1:00pm—Victoria at Ext. 142


at Ext. 142

Conquering Depression—5:30pm-7:30pm—Karin at 905-893-8085 Ext.

212

LAST DAY—Brighter Beginnings-

AOK—9:30am-11:30am—Stacey at Ext. 151

Sexual Health Clinic—Must Book

Appointment—12:00pm to 4:00pm—Call 1-800-361-5653—

NOT DROP IN BASED


3:00pm—Noor or Rita at 905-553-9291

Holiday Hours:

VCHC OPEN 8:00 AM-2:00PM

VCHC CLOSED

VCHC

CLOSED

Holiday Hours:

VCHC OPEN

8:00 AM-2:00PM

VCHC CLOSED

Funding support provided by: Hours of Operations: Monday 8:00am-5:00pm Tuesday 8:00am-8:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am-8:00pm Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm

Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm

Vaughan Community

Health Centre

Phone: 905.303.8490

9401 Jane Street, Suite 206,

Vaughan, Ontario

L6A 4H7

DECEMBER 2013 ONSITE PROGRAMS To register for any of our programs please call 905-303-8490

and dial the extension (Ext) listed below.

PROGRAM LEGEND

Programs for

Older Adults (55+

years of age)

Adult Support

Programs

Programs

for Youth

Programs for

Young Families

Type 2 Diabetes Education

Programs

Programs for

All VCHC

Clients

VCHC’s FOOD BANK

COLLECTION BEGINS

VCHC’s FOOD BANK COLLECTION

ENDS

Programs are open to the residents of Vaughan only - with the exception of Type 2 Diabetes Education programs which are open to any resident of York Region.

Programs are sponsored by CLHIN/MOHLTC or are in partnership with external organizations.

Please note: There is a nominal fee for physical activity programs. Please see information below for contact and registration details.

Vaughan Community Health Centre’s-HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE For the Vaughan Food Bank DECEMBER 2 to 18, 2013 ITEMS MOST NEEDED: Canned food items : E.g. soups, fruit, vegetables, juices, pasta sauces, etc. | Cereals hot and cold, biscuits, crackers, cookies, cake mixes, pancake mixes | Toiletry items: E.g.. hand soap, dish soap, laundry detergent, razors, hair shampoos, paper hand towels, hair creams cos-metics etc. | Kraft dinners and all types of pasta | Glass items such as pickles, sauces, jams, relishes, salad dressings, etc | Baby diapers sizes 3 to 6

Get up & Go!—Tuesdays from November 5 to December 17, 2013—9:30am-11:30am—During this eight week program parents/caregivers and their

children aged 2-6 years will have the opportunity to engage in an active program that supports the development of basic physical activity skills for young

children. Developing these skills in childhood lays the foundation for lifelong physical activity. Remember to wear your running shoes and comfy clothes.

To register please contact Stacey at 905-303-8490 Ext. 151. This program is in partnership with Social Enterprise for Canada —Ontario Early Years.

Conquering Depression—Every Wednesday—October 30, 2013 to February12, 2014—5:30pm—7:30pm—A 12-Week Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy

(CBT) group where you will learn techniques to change the thoughts and behaviors that maintain depression. Conquering Depression will be led by a Psy-chologist and qualified CBT Therapist from the Woodbridge Medical Centre Family Health Team. To register please contact Karin Pereira at 905-893-8085

Ext. 212. PLEASE NOTE: This program will have a 3 week break from Dec.18 to Jan.1, 2014 .

How to Chill 101—Every Wednesday October 30, 2013 to January 15, 2014—4:00pm-5:30pm—An anxiety support group for youth 14-17 years old . Facilitated by

Woodbridge Medical Centre Family Health Team & Vaughan Community Health Centre For more information or to register, please call Ketrina at 905-303-8490 Ext. 146 or Karin at 905-893 8085 Ext 212. PLEASE NOTE: This program will break for 4 weeks between December 11-January 1st resuming Janu-ary 8, 2014.

Brighter Beginnings-AOK (Birth-6 years) –Every Thursday, Starting September 12, 2013—9:30am-11:30am—Together these programs are open to

families with children birth-6 years and provide an opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers, let your children play with other children, take work-

shops, share stories, borrow child development and parenting resource materials, or just play with your children and have a lot of fun! This program puts

emphasis on school readiness, skill readiness, stories and creative activities. For more information, please contact Stacey at 905-303-8490 Ext. 151. This

program is in partnership with Social Enterprise for Canada Ontario Early Years.

Healthy Eating and Cooking on a Budget—Every Wednesday Starting October 23 to December 18, 2013—1:00pm-3:00pm—This program is an opportunity for individuals to meet together in a safe ,empowering environment where they can learn and share skills of budgeting, planning, shopping, cooking healthy meals and learn new recipes. For more information or to register, please contact Victoria at 905-303-8490 Ext. 142. Please note: NO CLASS on November 27, 2013

Conquering Anxiety—Every Thursday Starting October 10 to December 12, 2013—5:30pm-7:30pm—Do you have anxiety? Is your anxiety over-

whelming? Does it interfere with your daily function? If so, join this 10 week supportive group to learn more about: understanding anxiety, identifying

thoughts associated with it, recognizing anxiety triggers, and developing new strategies of overcoming anxiety. A half hour pre-group interview will be

booked on September 26 or October 3, 2013. To register for the program, please contact Ketrina at 905-303-8490 Ext. 146

Coffee and Chats Women's Group—Every Wednesday Starting September 25-December 4, 2013—11:00am-1:00pm—Meet new friends, discuss topics that affect you on a daily basis, hear from guest speakers on topics of your choice and more! For more information or to register, please contact Vic-toria at 905-303-8490 Ext. 142. Please note: NO CLASS on November 27, 2013 HOPE Adult Day Program—Every Monday—10:00am—3:00pm—HOPE Adult Day Program (HOPE-ADP) is a community-based program provided by Human Endeavour in partnership with Vaughan Community Health Centre and Mackenzie Health Richmond Hill Hospital. The program provides structured and supervised activities in a group setting for eligible ethno-cultural and South Asian frail seniors with cognitive, physical and communicative impairments. The activities are planned to provide mental, physical and social stimulation. The HOPE-ADP strives to promote maximum independence and maintain quality of life for clients and caregivers. For further information, please contact Noor Din at 905-553-9291. Sexual Health Clinic—Every Thursday—12:00pm-4:00pm—Ongoing—The following services are provided: Counselling and education on contracep-

tives, STDs, sexual orientation and sexual relationships; contraceptives at reduced cost; pregnancy testing and options; emergency contraceptives (Plan B); testing and treatment of STDs and STIs; anonymous and rapid HIV testing; and needle exchange. To book an appointment, please call: 1-800-361-5653 York Thoracic Surgery Clinic—Providing thoracic post-op services by appointment only. Please contact the York Thoracic Surgery office regarding

booking appointments at 905-853-5864.

Funding support provided by: Hours of Operations: Monday 8:00am-5:00pm Tuesday 8:00am-8:00pm



Vaughan Community

Health Centre

Phone: 905.303.8490


Vaughan, Ontario

L6A 4H7

DECEMBER 2013 ONSITE PROGRAMS To register for any of our programs please call 905-303-8490


PROGRAM LEGEND

Programs for

Older Adults (55+

years of age)

Adult Support

Programs

Programs

for Youth

Programs for

Young Families


Programs

Programs for

All VCHC

Clients




PLANNING AHEAD: JANUARY PROGRAMS To register for any of our programs please call 905-303-8490


PROGRAM LEGEND

Programs for

Older Adults (55+

years of age)

Adult Support

Programs

Programs

for Youth

Programs for

Young Families


Programs

Programs for

All VCHC

Clients

Funding support provided by: Hours of Operations:

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm Tuesday 8:00am-8:00pm



Vaughan Community

Health Centre

Phone: 905.303.8490


Vaughan, Ontario

L6A 4H7

NEW—Taking it Easy Yoga —Every Tuesday—January 14 to March 18, 2014—2:00pm-3:00pm—VCHC is offering yoga and meditation

sessions for older adults (ages 55+ years). Yoga and meditation is a wonderful way to maintain health and wellness in your busy life. Experi-

ence complete relaxation, a boost in energy and improvement in flexibility. For more information or to register, please contact Victoria at 905-

303-8490 Ext. 142. Participants must pre-register at VCHC (9401 Jane Street, Suite 106) before attending first class.

NEW—Learn & Share—Every Tuesday—January 14 to March 18, 2014—3:00pm-4:00pm—The workshops and activities will be provided

to seniors, based on needs of clients. The topics may include health and hygiene, healthy eating, fall prevention, illnesses of concerns, fraud

and scam prevention. For more information, please contact Victoria at 905-303-8490 Ext. 142 .

NEW—Energize with Exercise and Socialize!—Every Thursday—Starting January 9 to March 13, 2014—1:00pm—3:00pm—Please

join in and participate in an easy exercise class (1 hour) followed by a wellness drop in session targeted at providing an opportunity for ethno-

culturally diverse seniors to lead an active social life. This session will provide a relaxed opportunity for seniors to connect with friends over

coffee, tea, a healthy snack and discuss topics of their choice. Topics can include current events in the media, recipe sharing, personal sto-

ries and reflection and guest speakers. Seniors are encouraged to attend and be involved in group discussion. For more information or to

register, please contact Victoria at 905-303-8490 Ext. 142 Participants must pre-register at VCHC (9401 Jane Street, Suite 106) before

attending first class.

NEW—Healthy Eating and Cooking on a Budget—Every Wednesday January 15 to March 12, 2014—1:30pm-3:30pm—This program is

an opportunity for individuals to meet together in a safe ,empowering environment where they can learn and share skills of budgeting, plan-

ning, shopping, cooking healthy meals and learn new recipes. For more information or to register, please contact Victoria at 905-303-8490

Ext. 142. Please note: NO PROGRAM ON: January 29, February 19& 26, April 23, 2014

NEW—Coffee and Chats Women's Group—Every Wednesday January 15 to April 30, 2014—11:00am-1:00pm—Meet new friends, dis-

cuss topics that affect you on a daily basis, hear from guest speakers on topics of your choice and more! For more information or to register,

please contact Victoria at 905-303-8490 Ext. 142. Please note: NO PROGRAM ON: January 29, February 26, April 23, 2014

NEW—Easy Exercise—Every Monday and Friday January 6 to March 14—10:00am-11:00am—Maple Community Centre, 10190 Keele

Street Maple, ON— Discover simple exercises and stretches that can be done anywhere. Beginners are welcome to attend. For more infor-

mation or to register, please contact Kelly at 905-303-8490 Ext. 153. This program is in partnership with the City of Vaughan Department of

Recreation and Culture. Participants must pre-register at VCHC (9401 Jane Street, Suite 106) before attending first class. Please note:

NO PROGRAM ON: Family Day—Monday, February 17, 2014

NEW—Youth LINK Drop‐In—Every Tuesday January 14 to June 3, 2014—3:30pm‐6:30pm—This drop‐in after‐school program provides

youth with an opportunity to develop life skills, meet new friends and have fun. To register, please contact Stacey at 905‐303‐8490 Ext. 151.

This program is in partnership with the City of Vaughan Department of Recreation and Culture.

NEW—Yoga-Tai Chi—Every Friday January 10 to March 14, 2014—11:30am-12:30pm—In partnership with the City of Vaughan Recrea-

tion and Culture department, VCHC offers a mix of yoga and tai chi exercises. For more information or to register, please contact Kelly at 905

-303-8490 Ext. 153. This program is in partnership with the City of Vaughan Department of Recreation and Culture. Participants must pre-

register at VCHC (9401 Jane Street, Suite 106) before attending first class.

Please see next page for more

program descriptions




PLANNING AHEAD: JANUARY PROGRAMS To register for any of our programs please call 905-303-8490


PROGRAM LEGEND

Programs for

Older Adults (55+

years of age)

Adult Support

Programs

Programs

for Youth

Programs for

Young Families


Programs

Programs for

All VCHC

Clients

NEW—All Day Diabetes Class—Saturday, January 18, 2014—9:30am-3:30pm—Learn about basic diabetes information, healthy eating,

physical activity, blood glucose testing, preventing complications of diabetes, diabetes medications and much more. For more information,

please call Natalie at 905‐303‐8490 Ext, 137

NEW—Healthy You—Every Wednesday January 15 to March 5, 2014—5:30pm-7:30pm—Join us for a free 8-week weight management

program that teaches a non‐dieting approach and realistic weight loss expectations. The program is facilitated by Registered Dietitians and

Registered Nurses and healthy snacks are provided at each session. For more information, please call Natalie at 905‐303‐8490 Ext, 137

Conquering Depression—Every Wednesday—October 30, 2013 to February12, 2014—5:30pm—7:30pm—A 12-Week Cognitive-

Behaviour Therapy (CBT) group where you will learn techniques to change the thoughts and behaviors that maintain depression. Conquering

Depression will be led by a Psychologist and qualified CBT Therapist from the Woodbridge Medical Centre Family Health Team. To register

please contact Karin Pereira at 905-893-8085 Ext. 212. PLEASE NOTE: This program will have a 3 week break from Dec.18 to Jan.1, 2014 .

How to Chill 101—Every Wednesday October 30, 2013 to January 15, 2014—4:00pm-5:30pm—Anxiety support group for youth 14-17

years of age . Facilitated by Woodbridge Medical Centre Family Health Team & Vaughan Community Health Centre For more information or to

register, please call Ketrina at 905-303-8490 Ext. 146 or Karin at 905-893 8085 Ext 212. PLEASE NOTE: This program will break for 4 weeks

between December 11-January 1st resuming January 8

, 2014.

Fibromyalgia Support Group—Last Tuesday of every month Starting Tuesday, October 29, 2013 —1:00pm-3:00pm—A safe, non-

judgmental environment where participants may express their challenges living with Fibromyalgia and related conditions For more infor-

mation or to register, please contact Yuki at 905-303-8490 Ext. 156 PLEASE NOTE: Participants are asked to bring a cushion or pillow for the

program.

HOPE Adult Day Program—Every Monday & Friday Starting January 6, 2014—10:00am—3:00pm—HOPE Adult Day Program (HOPE-ADP) is a community-based program provided by Human Endeavour in partnership with Vaughan Community Health Centre and Mackenzie Health Richmond Hill Hospital. The program provides structured and supervised activities in a group setting for eligible ethno-cultural and South Asian frail seniors with cognitive, physical and communicative impairments. The activities are planned to provide mental, physical and social stimulation. The HOPE-ADP strives to promote maximum independence and maintain quality of life for clients and caregivers. For fur-ther information, please contact Noor Din at 905-553-9291.

ESSO Family Math—Every Tuesday, January 14—February 18, 2014—9:30am-11:30am—Come and join us for a 6 week program and

learn about Early Math concepts with your child! Open to all children 0–6 years old and their families. For more information, please contact

Stacey at 905-303-8490 Ext. 151. This program is in partnership with Social Enterprise for Canada Ontario Early Years.

Brighter Beginnings-AOK (Birth-6 years) –Every Thursday, Starting September 12, 2013—9:30am-11:30am—Together these programs

are open to families with children birth-6 years and provide an opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers, let your children play with

other children, take workshops, share stories, borrow child development and parenting resource materials, or just play with your children and

have a lot of fun! This program puts emphasis on school readiness, skill readiness, stories and creative activities. For more information,

please contact Stacey at 905-303-8490 Ext. 151. This program is in partnership with Social Enterprise for Canada Ontario Early Years.

Funding support provided by: Hours of Operations:

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm Tuesday 8:00am-8:00pm



Vaughan Community

Health Centre

Phone: 905.303.8490


Vaughan, Ontario

L6A 4H7

to register for any of our programs please call 905-303-8490...

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