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Contact the Saskatoon Council on Aging

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FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC
Please come join us at the Council on Aging 301- 506 25th Street East.  The clinic is run be retired nurses. 
Free refreshments and cookies are served.
The clinic is from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
For more information, call us at 652-2255
The next clinic is on Tuesday, May 6, 2008


Caregiver Information Centre

Caregiver Forum - Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Mayfair United Church, 902 - 33rd St. W. Saskatoon
$15.00 fee includes lunch.  Please register by calling 652-4411 by Monday, May 12, 2008

“Help, Help, Help” Information for your Caregiving Journey

 

Forum Agenda:

 8:45 – 10:00 a.m.    Registration
 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.    Manicures (optional), coffee and muffins
10:00 – 12:00 p.m.   Panel focusing on respite with Glenda Brown, CPAS, Mary Humen, Nightingale Nursing Service, Blanche McDonald, Personal Care Home operator, Debra Dyna, Palliative Care, CPAS
12:00 – 1:00 a.m.     Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.      Slide Presentation – Janet Brown
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.      Group Discussion
2:45 – 3:00 p.m.      Wrap up and Door Prize draw


Caregiver Club
Starting April 2, 2008 at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. in the Soft Room Room 203 - on the 2nd floor of the  Community Service Village we will be holding an informal caregiver group.  Please come and share ideas, stories and have some time for you.
A member of the Caregiver Committee will be on hand to show you around and get the conversation started.  Refreshments will be served and we would like to see you.

Located in the Saskatoon Council on Aging office, we offer a wide variety of resources and support to caregivers in Saskatoon and area.  Please call our office if you have questions or are in need of emotional support, we would be happy to talk with you.  Please call 652-4411.




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Mayfair Blood Pressure Clinic
WHEN:    9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - May 13, 2008
WHERE: Mayfair Church - Avenue I and 33rd Street

Make Monday Your Movie Day
WHEN:  Most Mondays at 1:00 pm
WHERE: Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Ave.
COST: ONLY $4.00
  • Movies specially selected from Broadway calendar
  • Commercial Free Movies
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Visit www.broadwaytheatre.ca or call 652-6556 for more information
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Saskatoon Council on Aging Annual General Meeting
WHEN:   
Thursday, May 22, 2008  1:30 p.m.
WHERE:  Room Three, Frances Morrison Library

Guest Speaker Don McMorris.  Annual Report will be available and reports will be given by Council members.
Refreshments will be provided.  Our new Directory for older adults will be launched at the AGM, this directory  includes services and social activities.

Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism
Proudly presents "Navigating the Health System" 
WHEN:   May 6 & 7 2008
WHERE: Delta Hotel, Novara Room, Regina, SK
Presentation and Workshops

  • Accessing Services in Your Health Region
  • Obtaining the Care you Deserve
  • Health Literacy
  • Transportation Options to Seek Medical Attention
  • Patient Advocates - "Navigating the Health System"
  • Impacts of Long-Term Care
  • Health Lifestyle Choices
  • Speakers Hon. Don McMorris - Minister of Health and Jeanne Besner - Chair Health Council of Canada
For Conference information please call (306) 359-9956
Registration $40.00 (includes all sessions, lunch, coffee breaks)


Co-op Mothers Day Charity Brunch
WHEN:   
Sunday, May 11th, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:  at the 33rd St. West location and the 8th St. East location

$4.99 per plate, with $1.00 per plate going to the The Saskatoon Council on Aging
Treat your Mom to brunch this Mothers Day!


Council on Aging's FREE Drop-In Program
The purpose of the program is to provide older adults the opportunity to socialize, learn new things and utilize resources at the Council's Centre. 
The program is scheduled from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Council's Resource Centre on the third Wednesday of each month.
Join us on Wednesday, April 16 from 1 - 3 p.m. for a presentation by Caroline Schur on Sleeping Disorders
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Internet Computer Lessons for Seniors
WHEN:  Ongoing, one on one classes word processing and internet
WHERE: Council on Aging  Call to register 652-2255
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Integrative Health Seminar
Brought to you by the College of Medicine, U of S.
The Integrative Health Seminar Series runs on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from October
to May.  All sessions at 12:00 noon, in the RUH East Lecture Theatre.
Everybody Welcome, bring your lunch.
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CNIB Support Group for Visually Impaired and Blind Persons
WHEN: 
The last Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm
WHERE:  Carlton Towers - 325 5th Ave N
Speakers:  from CNIB, Health Region, Public Services, etc...
Refreshments provided.
Please phone 343-0793 or 664-6894 for more information.
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The Health Show
Brought to you by: The Saskatoon Health Region, Shaw
The Health Show, a co-production between Saskatoon Health Region and SHAW TV, is designed to have local health care practitioners and local people talk about local health issues in an effort to improve the health of our community.  The show informs viewers about medical research, general health promotion and illness and injury prevention tips, health news updates, service and program profiles, lifestyle tips and a call-in segment with a local family physician.
The program airs on SCN Mondays at 8:30 pm.  SCN is available on Cable channel 7 in Saskatoon, Channel 453 Express Vu, Channel 352 Star Choice and Channel 19 SaskTel Max. 
Please check your television guide or visit www.scn.ca for the channel number in your area.
Visit www.thehealthshow.ca to see episodes online and for more information.
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FUTURE EVENTS...

World Older Adult Abuse Awareness Day
"Dollars and Sense"

June 12, 2008 at McClure United Church - 4025 Taylor St. E.

Admission Fee: $15.00   Registration Deadline: Monday, June 9th
Call 652-2255 to register!  Limited spots available!
Limited transportation to those who qualify!

Fun in the City - Fundraising Barbeques

June 14, 2008 @ Lucky Dollar - 743-7th Avenue N from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 5, 2008 @ Jubilee Ford in the Saskatoon Auto Mall from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

July 20, 2008 @ Sobeys (8th St. and Cumberland) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

August 10, 2008 @ Sobeys (McKercher & 8th St.) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.