1. health and fitness

THE FRONT PAGE
APRIL 2015
SPRING IS HERE!
The BIAD office and programs will be closed on Good Friday, April 3 and Easter
Monday, April 6.
We have a limited number of tickets available at $5. each, for the Thursday, April 9
performance of the production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Oshawa Little
Theatre (62 Russett Avenue). The show starts at 8 pm and the arrival time should be
7:30 to 7:45 pm. Please call the BIAD office early to reserve your ticket.
Our Support Group Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 from 7 to 8:30 pm
at our office, 850 King St. W., Unit 24, Oshawa. You can share ideas, concerns and
solutions in a mutually supportive environment. Brigetta Balling, one of BIAD’s
Community Supports Coordinators, is speaking on “Bicycle Safety”. This should be
a very informative and interesting meeting.
If you need transportation to our Support Group Meeting or our Entertainment Night
- call the BIAD office at 905-723-2732 / 1-866-354-4464
Please be sure to check out the April calendar of events and the list of all the stuff
going on at BIAD HAPPENINGS.
At this time of the year we can still get hit with bad weather. If the weather is bad
enough, we will cancel our activities. We will announce the cancellation on CKDO
Radio 107.7FM and 1580AM. We will leave a message on our telephone answering
service, our website (www.biad.ca) and on BIAD’s Facebook page.
Frank, Kayli, Liz, Brigetta, Jennifer, Katie, Nichole, Elizabeth, Jeff, Isabelle, JJ, Dena
April 2015, Backpage
Happy Easter!
OFFICE CLOSED
Friday April 3rd & Monday April 6th, for Easter.
Easter Celebration! Thursday April 2nd
Come in for a fun filled day of Easter themed fun!
Including an Easter egg hunt at 10:00am, Bingo at
10:45am, and cookie decorating at 1pm. We will also have some cute animal visitors.
COMING SOON!
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Skills Group
This will be an open/drop in group for anyone looking to learning
some new coping and behavior skills
When
Tuesdays from 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Starting in May
Where
Board Room
What is CBT?
CBT is a collection of skills and techniques designed to help people deal with life problems more effectively.
The central principle of CBT is that our thoughts, feelings, physiology
and behaviour all inter-relate and affect one another.
Changes in thoughts and behaviour can impact our moods and physical functioning. When people are in distress (be it from depression,
anxiety, body image concerns, substance abuse, etc.), it is often because of a downward spiral effect between these variables. CBT aims
to reverse that spiral to an upward momentum toward health.
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRll 15, 2015
7 PM TO 8:30 PM
at
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF DURHAM REGION
850 KING STREET WEST, UNIT 24, OSHAWA
(Thornton Centre, lower level, BIAD office is facing west)
“BICYCLE SAFETY”
presented by
Brigetta Balling
Community Supports Coordinator
BIAD
Share ideas, concerns and solutions in a mutually
supportive environment
IF YOU NEED TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE
CALL US AT
905-723-2732 or 1-866-354-4464
In case of inclement weather, listen to CKDO 1580 AM, 107.7 FM / or
call BIAD for possible cancellation, visit our website (www.biad.ca) or
connect to BIAD’S facebook page.
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF DURHUM REGION
BIAD HAPPENINGS SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
10 - 12 Pool Tournament
10:30-11:45 Brain Fitness
1-2 Yoga
1-2 Arts & Crafts
5
12
6
EASTER MONDAY
BIAD CLOSED
13
10 - 11:30 Cards, Games,
& Social
10 - 11 Poetry Club
1 - 2 Zumba
19
20
10 - 11:30 Cards, Games,
& Social
10 - 11 Poetry Club
1 - 2 Zumba
26
27
10 - 11 Cards, Games
& Social
10 - 11 Poetry Club
1 - 2 Zumba
Thu
2 Easter Celebration
10:45- 12 Bingo
1 - 2 Exercise
1 - 2 Discussion Group
7
10 - 12 Creative Writing
1 - 2 Exercise
1 - 2 Music Therapy
8
14
10 - 12 Creative Writing
15
16
21
10 - 12 Creative Writing
1 - 2 Exercise
1 - 2 Music Therapy
22
23 10 - 12 Bingo
28
10 -12 Creative Writing
1 - 2 Exercise
29
1 - 2 Exercise
10-12 Pool Tournament
10:30-11:45 Brain Fitness
1-2 Meditation
Fri
3
GOOD FRIDAY
BIAD CLOSED
10
9 10 - 12 Bingo
10 - 12 Movie
1 - 2 Exercise
1 - 2 Discussion Group 1 - 2:15 Darts
10:30-11:45 Brain Fitness
1-2 Meditation
10 - 12 Pool Tournament
10:30-11:45 Brain Fitness
1 - 2 Yoga
1 - 2 Arts & Crafts
4
11
8pm Oshawa Little Theatre
17
10 - 12 Pool Tournament
10 - 12 Movie
10 - 12 Bingo
10:30 - 11:45 Brain Fitness
1 - 2:15 Karaoke
1
2
Exercise
1 - 2 Yoga
1 - 2 Arts & Crafts
1 - 2 Discussion Group
7 pm Support Group
Meeting
10 - 12 Pool Tournament
Sat
24
10 - 12 Movie
1 - 2 Exercise
1 - 2 Discussion Group 1 - 2:15 Darts
18
25
Haircuts by Appointment
30
10 - 12 Bingo
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
1 - 2 Exercise
1 - 2 Discussion Group
Thursday, April 2, Easter Celebration, Easter egg hunt at 10 am and cookie decorating at 1 pm.
Friday April 3, Good Friday and Monday, April 6, Easter Monday, BIAD OFFICE CLOSED.
Thursday, April 9 at 8 pm (arrival 7:30 pm) Oshawa Little Theatre, “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Limited number of tickets, $5. each. Call the BIAD office.
Wednesday, April 15 - 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Support Group Meeting, BIAD office, 850 King St. W, Unit 24, Oshawa. Presentation on Bike Safety by Brigetta Balling.
Haircuts by Appointment - Thursday, April 23. Contact BIAD & speak to Nichole Davies or Liz Stubbert to go on the haircutting list.
Call BIAD’s office at 905-723-2732 / 1-866-354-4464 for transportation to our support group meeting or movie night.
Day Program Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:30 am to 3 pm / Friday, 9:30 am to 2:15 pm. LUNCH served Monday to Friday at NOON.
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF DURHAM REGION
Program Descriptions for April 2015
"“Wake Up and Smell the Coffee” (9:30am-10am)
Come in, wake up and have a coffee or drink and chat before programs begin.
Poetry Club (Monday, 10am-11am) Write and explore the art of poetry.
Zumba (Monday, 1pm-2pm) Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s what the Zumba program is all about. It’s a fun latin inspired calorie burning dance fitness party.
Creative Writing (Tuesday, 10am-12pm) We write stories, poems, cartoons, jokes, and interesting tidbits.
Exercise Group (Tues. with Lisa and Thurs. with Jason, 1pm-2pm) Low impact, stretching, weights,
balancing & stability exercises. Participants - seated/standing. Wear comfy clothes! Exercises will vary to
accommodate abilities.
Music for All Abilities (Tuesday, April 7 & April 21, 1pm-2pm with Anna) Discussion surrounding
various eras of music. Participate in musical activities including singing.
Brain Fitness (Wednesday, 10:30am-11:30am) Come have fun and give your brain a workout with fun
games and activities that help stimulate the brain.
Pool Tournaments (Wednesday, 10am-noon) Have a fun game of pool and some friendly competition.
Yoga for Beginners (Wed. Apr. 1, Apr. 15 & Apr. 29, 1pm-2pm) Learn some poses and get strong lean
muscles.
Meditation with Sheree (Wed. April 8 & April 22, 1pm-2pm) F or better health as well as spirituality.
Arts and Crafts (Wednesday, April 1, April 15 & April 29, 1pm-2pm) J oin us for a fun afternoon of
creativity.
Bingo (Thursday, 10am-12pm) - Enjoy a few games of bingo and win some fabulous prizes.
Discussion Group (Thursday, 1pm-2pm) Come and discuss a variety of topics with your peers.
April 2 “Easter” / April 9 “Open Discussion” / April 16 “Movies”
April 23 “Open Discussion” / April 30 “Games”
Movies (Fridays, 10am-12pm) Come join us for a movie each F riday morning. Please talk to Nichole or
Liz if you have a movie you would like to see.
Karaoke (Fridays, April 17, 1:15 pm-2:15pm) Come out and sing a song or two. A great way to end the
week and start the weekend.
Darts (Fridays, April 10 & April 24, 1pm-2:15pm) Get your aim ready and enjoy the friendly competition.
Cards, Games and Social (Fridays, 1pm-2pm) - Have a game of cards, pool game,
shuffleboard or chat with other members.