1. health and fitness

THE FRONT PAGE
MAY 2015
The BIAD office and programs will be closed on Monday, May 18 for
Victoria Day.
Our Entertainment Night, Wednesday, May 6, is coffee and desserts at
Coffee Culture, 555 Rossland Road East in Oshawa (Rossland Rd and
Wilson Rd). Please bring money for your drink and dessert and arrive
by 7 pm.
Our Support Group Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 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.
If you need transportation assistance to our Support Group Meeting or
Entertainment Night - please contact our BIAD office at 905-723-2732 /
1-866-354-4464
Please be sure to check out the May calendar of events and the list of all
the great things going on at BIAD HAPPENINGS.
Frank, Kayli, Liz, Brigetta, Jennifer, Katie, Nichole, Elizabeth, Jeff, Isabelle, JJ, Dena
OFFICE CLOSED
Monday May 18th for Victoria Day.
Wellness Day
BIAD happenings Annual Wellness Day.
Please join us for a special day of holistic wellness.
Thursday, June 18th
9:30am—2 pm
Information, demonstrations,
mini treatments, prizes and more.
—-Prize donations Welcome—
These are Powerful words.
Read through it, then just read the bolded words.
After the accident
I felt helpless.
I had nowhere to turn.
I was overwhelmed.
I couldn’t see beyond my pain.
My foundation was shattered
I wanted justice.
I didn’t have hope.
I needed peace of mine.
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 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)
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 DURHAM REGION
BIAD HAPPENINGS SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2015
Sun
3
10
Mon
24 /
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Wed
4 10 - 11:30 Cards,
Games, & Social
10 - 11 Poetry Club
10:30 - 11:30 Cognitive
Behaviour Group
1 - 2 Zumba
5
10 - 12 Creative Writing
1 - 2 Exercise
1 - 2 Music Therapy
6 10-12 Pool Tournament
11 10 - 11:30 Cards,
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10 - 12 Creative Writing
13
Mother’s Games, & Social
Day
10 - 11 Poetry Club
10:30 - 11:30 Cognitive
Behaviour Group
1 - 2 Zumba
17
Tue
1 - 2 Exercise
12:30 - 1:30 Drama
10:30-11:45 Brain Fitness
1-2 Meditation
7 pm - Coffee & Desserts
Thu
7
Fri
Sat
1
10 - 12 Movie
1 - 2:15 Karaoke
2
8
9
10 - 12 Movie
10 - 12 Bingo
1 - 2:15 Darts
1 - 2 Exercise
1 - 2 Discussion Group
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15
16
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
18
BIAD CLOSED
VICTORIA DAY
19
10 - 12 Creative Writing
1 - 2 Exercise
1 - 2 Music Therapy
20
25 10 - 11 Cards, Games
& Social
10 - 11 Poetry Club
10:30 - 11:30 Cognitive
Behaviour Group
1 - 2 Zumba
26
10 -12 Creative Writing
1 - 2 Exercise
12:30 - 1:30 Drama
27
10 - 12 Pool Tournament
10:30-11:45 Brain Fitness
1-2 Meditation
7 pm Support Group
10 - 12 Pool Tournament
10:30-11:45 Brain Fitness
1 - 2 Yoga
1 - 2 Arts & Crafts
21 10 - 12 Bingo
22
10 - 12 Movie
1 - 2 Exercise
1 - 2 Discussion Group 1 - 2:15 Darts
23
Haircuts by Appointment
28
10 - 12 Bingo
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
29
10 - 12 Movie
1 - 2:15 Karaoke
1 - 2 Exercise
1 - 2 Discussion Group
Wednesday, May 6 at 7 pm, Coffee & Desserts at Coffee Culture, 555 Rossland Rd. E., Oshawa (Rossland Rd. and Wilson Rd.)
Monday, May 18, VICTORIA DAY - BIAD OFFICE CLOSED.
Wednesday, May 20 - 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Support Group Meeting, BIAD office, 850 King St. W, Unit 24, Oshawa.
Thursday, May 21 - Haircuts by Appointment - 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.
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BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF DURHAM REGION
Program Descriptions for May 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.
Cognitive Behavior Group (Monday 10:30am-11:30am) Come learn some new coping & behavior skills,
in a supportive environment.
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.
Improv & Drama Group (Tuesday, 12:30pm-1:30pm) J oin us for improv, skits & fun!
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, May 5 & May 19, 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. May 13 & May 19, 1pm-2pm) Learn some poses and get strong lean muscles.
Meditation with Sheree (Wed. May 6 & May 20, 1pm-2pm) F or better health as well as spirituality.
Arts and Crafts (Wednesday, May 13 & May 27, 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.
May 7 “Communication & TBI” / May 14 “Exploring Motivation”
May 21 “Managing Stress” / May 28“Common Misconceptions About TBI/Accessibility”
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, May 1, May 15 & May 29, 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, May 8 & May 22, 1pm-2:15pm) Get your aim ready and enjoy the friendly competition.