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July - September 2021 Program Guide
Program Basics Programs are multi-person phone conversations (Conference call). No special equipment needed,
just your average phone! Each phone session lasts between 45 to 60 minutes. You are able to be part of a Centre from the comfort of your home where you can talk, listen and interact with each other.
Regular Programs
Table Topics
Join in on the conversation! We have a box full of fun, unique and offbeat questions to start inter-esting and memorable conversations!
Trivia
Researchers have found that memory loss can be improved simply by doing mental exercise every day. Give your brain a workout with our trivia ques-tions.
Categories
Name a type of flower, a hockey team, a brand of cereal! Work together as a group to see how many items in a category you can name!
Ways with words
It Is a brain-stimulating word activity. Based on the clues that are given, participants are challenged to complete words using specific letters that are either at the beginning or at the end of the word.
Riddles & Brain Teasers
Brain Teasers and Riddles is a brain-stimulating ac-tivity that is a bit more of a challenge than regular Trivia. These are logic puzzles, where many times the answer is “in the clue” but not the obvious an-swer.
Code of conduct
To ensure a safe and welcoming space, we ask Participants, Facilitators and Guest Presenters to observe our Code of Conduct:
To respect each other, use appropriate subject matters,
and try not to interrupt others. To allow the facilitator
and guest speakers to direct the group. To allow every-
one to contribute by not dominating the conversation.
To help create an inclusive environment that honors
people of all cultures, traditions, faiths, genders, sexual
orientations, abilities, and life experiences.
Facilitator’s Corner
Welcome to the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre’s Seniors’
Centre Without Walls. In light of the Covid19 pandemic, it is im-
portant now more than ever to find ways to stay connected with
one another. The Community Support Services is glad to launch
a series of Teleconferences in partnership with The Good Com-
panions. You can choose how often you would like to partici-
pate, it’s Free! We look forward to chatting with you. Come and
be part of the fun!
We offer French Programs, Sign up Today! Nous offrons des sessions en français, inscrivez-vous!
Nadine White Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre [email protected] 613-741-6025 x325
Seniors’ Centre Without Walls A seniors’ Centre from the comfort of home
Regular Programs
Short Story
Monday, July 26th at 1:30pm
Pedal to the Parks
In this short story we meet John and Jeremy Price of Ogunquit, Maine. They are a father and son who share a deep love and devotion for one another. From its inception, their story spans nearly half a cen-tury, but this part of their journey dates back about 35 years and features their mutual dream of touring selected national parks by bicycle. As events arise to interfere with their plans, opportunities to demon-strate their unbreakable bond are realized. Read on to join this father and son on their excursion through the cycle of life, as John recuperates from hip re-placement surgery, and Jeremy prepares a surprise celebration for his dad’s 75th birthday.
Friday, August 27th at 1:30pm
Sea Glass on the Shore
This short story transports us on a journey back in time. It begins in 1923, as a very young Frances Mul-doon sets out from Ireland and heads to Boston for a chance at a new life. Fifty years later, while vacation-ing in Nova Scotia during the summer of 1973, Fran makes an improbable discovery as she searches for sea glass on a beach near Halifax. Has she found this momentous piece of her past, or has it found her? And in what way will it change a life now half a cen-tury in the making?
Oral health for seniors
Monday, August 9th at 1:30pm
Seniors are living longer than ever before. Advances in oral health care prevention and disease treatment mean that many seniors will have some or all of their natural teeth. This session will touch on: Oral health, caring for your mouth and teeth, toothbrush modifi-cations, caring for dentures and dental implants, dry mouth, know your mouth and oral health and older adults with dementia.
Star of the month Join us in this fun new segment and discover many interesting facts about the Star of the month. The fa-cilitator will share the Star’s biography, will ask some Trivia questions pertaining to the Star, share some famous quotes and we will finish off with a group dis-cussion.
Friday, July 9th at 1:30pm
Princess Diana
Young Diana Spencer became the Princess of Wales when she mar-ried Prince Charles in a fairy-tale wedding watched by millions around the globe. As a mother,
member of the British royal family, and humanitarian, Diana captivated the world with her beauty and abili-ty to connect with others.
Friday, August 6th at 1:30pm
Carl Lewis
Carl Lewis is rightfully regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. In his 17-year career, Lewis wowed the world with his record-breaking performances in track and field, cementing his place as
one of the most amazing competitive athletes the world has ever seen.
Friday, September 3rd at 1:30pm
Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon is an American actor known for appearing in hit movies like Footloose, A Few Good Men, and Apol-lo 13. He excels at bringing smaller, un-conventional roles to life in ensemble film projects and, more recently, in te-levision dramas. Given the breadth of
his work, admirers have placed him at the center of Hollywood and count the number of degrees separa-ting him from other actors. Although his rise to star-dom began while he was still in his teens, Kevin Ba-con has led a fairly normal life with strong family bonds.
O Canada series
Merci, Canada! Friday, July 2nd at 1:30pm
Canadians have patents on more than one million inventions, which is impressive and deserves a big thank-you from the rest of us! In this celebration of Canadian inventors, we will discuss in detail some of their life-changing inventions and the wide range of ways Canadians have improved the world. Also included are trivia and quizzes along with questions to get the conversation started.
Great Canadian Artists Wednesday, July 7th at 1:30pm
Canada Day is observed each July 1 to acknowledge the birth of Canada. On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act joined the original four provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec to create one Canadian na-tion. As we celebrate this national holiday, let’s enjoy the music of eight Canadian singers. Learn about the life of each musician and solve clues to identify one of their popular songs. The activity concludes with a few discussion questions.
Who Am I? Celebrating a Mystery Person born this month
Monday, July 12th at 1:30pm
Can you guess who is the mystery person before hearing all 20 clues? Once the person has been revealed, the speaker will share with the group a biography summary, some fun facts about this person and some great discussion starters.
Canadian Rocky Mountains Wednesday, August 25th at 1:30pm
Come learn all about the Canadian Rockies like where are they located, what animals live in the Rockies, how many Mountains are part of the Rockies and so much more! Have you been before? Come share with the group.
Abandoned Canada Come learn all about the abandoned places across
Canada and learn all about what happened to those once populated places.
Wednesday, July 21st at 1:30pm
The Alma College in Ontario
Dundas Harbour in Nunavut
Irleands Eye in Newfoundland and Labrador
Friday, August 20th at 1:30pm
Uranium City in Saskachewan
Val-Jalbert in Québec
Burchell Lake
What Am I? Celebrating a Mystery Thing
Wednesday, September 29th at 1:30pm
Curious? Come join the group and together find out what the Mystery Thing is! The facilitator will give you 25 clues, once the “thing” has been guessed, we will go over its origin, we will discuss different ways it can be used, its evolution through the years and we will even share jokes and discuss our experiences surrounding this Mystery Thing.
O Canada series
Unusual Canadian attractions
Friday, July 16th at 1:30pm
Magnetic Hill in Moncton
Oak Island in Nova Scotia
Fan Tan Alley in British Colombia
Wednesday, August 11th at 1:30pm
Haughton Crater on Devon Island, Nunavut
House of artist Maud Lewis in Nova Scotia
Gopher Hole Museum in Torrington, Alberta
Wednesday September 15th at 1:30pm
Pesuta Shipwreck in British Colombia
House of bottles in Prince Edward Island
Sable Island in Nova Scotia
Presenter series - Health & Wellness
Retirement Living Guide With Laura Polegato
Wednesday September 1st at 1:30pm
There is a lot to consider when choos-ing a retirement home. Is now the right time? What kind of support will I need? What will it cost? And with so many retirement homes to choose from, it’s hard to know if you’re making the right choice. This presenta-tion will help answer questions like these, as well as discuss the basics of retirement living. After the webi-nar, there will be time to chat and answer any of the questions you may have.
For more information please visit: supportingseniors.ca
where you will find Ottawa’s Retirement home search service: Your Guide to Retirement Living in Ottawa
Health & Nutrition With Emily Fitzgerald - Dietitian
Wednesday July 28th at 1:30pm
Eating for Heart Health
Want to better manage your cholesterol or blood pressure? Or are you interested in nutrition for heart disease prevention? Join Emily, your Dietitian, to explore what you can do to take control of your heart health through your food choices. You’ll learn tips and tricks on what foods to include in your diet and how to read nutrition labels to make informed choices.
Monday August 30th at 1:30pm
Nutrition for healthy aging
As you grow older do you need more or less nutri-ents in your diet? Join your Dietitian, Emily, to learn more about nutrition needs as you age!
Elder Abuse Prevention With Laura Proctor
Wednesday September 22nd at 1:30pm
Building Healthy Relationships
Healthy relationships allow you to express your in-
dividuality and current needs, bring out the best in
both of you, and encourage growth. By setting your
focus on boundaries, respect and helpful communi-
cation, you can enjoy a healthy and satisfying rela-
tionship with adult children, friends, neighbours
and family.
Seniors Safety Line 1-866-299-1011
Pharmacist With Angel Deng
Friday, September 24th at 1:30pm
Over-the-counter medications: Pain
Curious about the different over-the-counter prod-ucts for pain? Join Angel, a pharmacist at Bruyere Continuing Care to learn more about the different types of medications, their side effects, and how to determine which ones to try!
Presenter series - Educational
The Ottawa Art Gallery With Alexis Boyle
Monday September 13th at 1:30pm
Sheltered in Place:
Portraits of Self, Family, and Community
The COVID-19 pandemic has evoked new feel-ings in us all, whether isolation as we work alone, fear of exposure as essential workers, or claustrophobic anxiety if we live in close quar-ters. Emotional states such as isolation, fear, or anxiety have given us fresh perspectives on ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Service Canada With Stephane Carignon
Friday, September 10th at 1:30pm
Service Canada is offering a presentation to all seniors on our targeted services and programs of the Government of Canada. Are you considering applying for your pension? Are you already receiv-ing your pensions and need a refresher on the in-famous GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement)? Come and join us to learn more about the differ-ent pensions offered by your government along with the eligibility criteria’s and how we deter-mine the amount you are entitled to.
The Ottawa Public Library With Charmaine Atrooshi & Allison Hall-Murphy
Wednesday August 18th at 1:30pm
Readers Advisory
Are you looking for something new to read? Want to try something different? Join us for an informative session that will offer book suggestions for every taste! We will look at some great recent titles and authors in genres including mystery, thriller, histori-cal fiction/non-fiction, family sagas and Canadian fiction.
How to find a Doctor With Geraldine Dixon
Monday, September 27th at 1:30pm
By popular demand, we have decided to offer this ses-sion again and answer all your questions.
“Ask the expert” How to find a Doctor
Chartwell "ask the expert" presented by Geraldine Dixon. She has worked in the medical field for over 20 years. She has managed an Emergency After-Hours Clin-ic with thirty doctors, as well worked with Brain and Spine Surgeons. With her expertise she brings this to Chartwell Retirement Residence as the Ottawa Regional Business Manager, Specializing in the medical field. Her passion is to share her knowledge with people whose family doctor has closed their practice and are looking for a family doctor. She is the Regional Business Manager specializing in the Health Care section for Chartwell retirement homes.
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Who am I?
1:30-2:30pm
Categories
1:30-2:30pm
Table Topics
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Abandoned
Canada
1:30-2:30pm
Unusual Canadian
attractions
1:30-2:30pm
Merci, Canada!
1:30-2:30pm
Great
Canadian Artist
1:30-2:30pm
Star of month
Princess Diana
1:30-2:30pm
Short Story
Pedal to the Parks
1:30-2:30pm
Riddles & Brain
Teasers
1:30-2:30pm
Trivia
1:30-2:30pm
Trivia
1:30-2:30pm
Please call 613-741-6025 x325 or e-mail [email protected]
to register PRIOR to joining the session
Happy
Canada Day
Guest: Eating for Health
With Dietitian
Emily Fitzgerald
1:30-2:30pm
Please call 613-741-6025 x325 or e-mail [email protected]
to register PRIOR to joining the session
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Way with Words
1:30-2:30pm
Table Topics
1:30-2:30pm
Oral Health
for seniors
1:30-2:30pm
Canadian Rocky
Mountains
1:30-2:30pm
Abandoned
Canada
1:30-2:30pm
Trivia
1:30-2:30pm
Unusual Canadian
attractions
1:30-2:30pm
Star of month
Carl Lewis
1:30-2:30pm
Short Story
Sea Glass
on the shore
1:30-2:30pm
Guest: Ottawa Public Library
Readers’ Advisory
With Allison &
Charmaine
1:30-2:30pm
Categories
1:30-2:30pm Centre Closed
Civic Holiday
Guest: Nutrition for
healthy aging
With Dietitian
Emily Fitzgerald
1:30-2:30pm
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Guest:
Elder Abuse Prevention: Building healthy relationships
With Laura Proctor
1:30-2:30pm
Please call 613-741-6025 x325 or e-mail [email protected]
to register PRIOR to joining the session
September 2021
Guest: Chartwell
How to find a Dr.
With Geraldine Dixon
1:30-2:30pm
Guest:
Ottawa Art Galerie Sheltered in Place:
Portrait of Self, Fami-ly, and Community With Alexis Boyle
1:30-2:30pm
Fun Facts
Trivia
1:30-2:30pm
Table Topics
1:30-2:30pm
Guest: Service Canada
With Stephane
Carignan
1:30-2:30pm
Trivia
1:30-2:30pm
Star of month
Kevin Bacon
1:30-2:30pm
What am I?
1:30-2:30pm
Guest: Pharmacist
Angel Deng
1:30-2:30pm
Unusual Canadian
attractions
1:30-2:30pm
Guest: Retirement Living
With Laura Polegatol
1:30-2:30pm
Centre Closed
Labor Day
