1. health and fitness

April 2015
Wednesday, April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 1:00pm – 4:00pm (Each Wednesday of the month)
Adult Drop In, Community Room at the Richmond Villa, St. Peters
Join the volunteers and staff at the drop in centre in a supportive and welcoming environment. We meet
weekly and we regularly have community kitchens, bingo games, card games, group trips, and holiday
meals. Drop in’s are welcomed.
Wednesday, April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm (Each Wednesday of the month for 10 weeks)
The Incredible Years series – Richmond Education Centre/Academy, Louisdale, NS
SchoolsPlus will be offering The Incredible Years series to parents/guardians of children up to 12 years
of age in the Strait-Richmond area. The sessions will take place over a 10-week period and will focus
on - Supporting your child’s education, Promoting positive behaviours, and reducing challenging
behaviors. *A hot meal, homemade meal will be served for parents/guardians and children each week.
To register please call Jillian Hennick @ 902-345-2650
Wednesday, April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 10am – 12pm (Each Wednesday of the month for 4 weeks)
Mind Your Health – The Medicine Shoppe, Port Hawkesbury, NS
A free 4 session educational series presented by GASHA Mental Health Services Adult Community
Program open to the public – aged 19 and over. Join a Mental Health Clinician as they discuss:
understanding common mental health concerns & symptoms, community resources, building supports
& crisis planning, stress reduction & problem solving, changing negative thoughts & developing
positive coping strategies. To register please call Adult Outpatient Mental Health 902-867-4500 ext 4345.
Thursday, April 2nd, 10:00am – 3:00pm
FREE Income Tax Preparation, Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre, L’Ardoise
Are you looking to have your 2014 Income Taxes completed? Do you make under $40,000? If so, call
to set up an appointment with a Revenue Canada Volunteer
To register please contact Tiffany Peeples @ 902-587-2991
Thursday, April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 10:00am – 11:30am (Each Thursday of the month)
Pitter Patter Playgroup – Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre Boardroom, L’Ardoise
Join Family Place Resource weekly for a FREE, fun, informative and lively playgroup with a focus on
infant feeding and healthy nutrition. Give children the opportunity to enjoy both free and structured
play, story time, and craft time while learning about healthy behaviours. Drop in’s are welcomed.
Questions? Health Connections may have information about another program for you.
Please contact Tiffany @ (902)587-2991 or view our complete calendar online:
www.gashahealthconnections.ca or Facebook “Gasha Health Connections”.
For non urgent health conditions and health questions please call 811
Tuesday, April 7th (Each Tuesday of the month for 10 weeks)
Strengthening Families, Port Hawkesbury, NS
For Parents, Teens, and Youth aged 7-11 and 12-16 years old. Parents and youth participate in separate
sessions to discuss a range of topics including communication, managing anger, coping with stress and
problem solving. Transportation assistance is available. For more information please contact Alicia
MacDonald @ 902-625-8812
Tuesday, April 7th, 14th 6:00pm – 7:30pm (Each Tuesday of the month for 10 weeks)
Stop Smoking Program, Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre, L’Ardoise, NS
This is a FREE 10-Week Stop Smoking Program with the assistance of nicotine replacement (Patch,
Gum, etc.) or Medication is available as part of the program. To register please contact Colette
Sampson MacLean @ 902-625-8819
Thursday, April 16th 2:00pm - 3:00pm.
Back to the Basics - Nutrition – Dr. Kingston Memorial Health Centre, L’Ardoise, NS
Join Shelley LeBlanc, Primary Health Care Dietician as she gets back to the basics of nutrition.
For more information please call Tiffany @ 902-587-2991.
Tuesday, April 21st beginning @ 9:00am.
Well Women’s Clinic – Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre, L’Ardoise, NS
Providing cervical cancer screening (pap smears) and breasts exams to women. Reminder: This
appointment is only for well women concerns. If you have other concerns please see reception to book
another appointment. Please call to book an appointment 902-587-2800 (these appointments are
open to any women within Strait Richmond).
Questions? Health Connections may have information about another program for you.
Please contact Tiffany @ (902)587-2991 or view our complete calendar online:
www.gashahealthconnections.ca or Facebook “Gasha Health Connections”.
For non urgent health conditions and health questions please call 811