1. health and fitness

FHC— ONGOING PROGRAMS
April, May, June
2015
SOUTH ASIAN DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
You may not have diabetes right now, learn how you can keep it that way!
Come join us for the South Asian Diabetes Prevention Program’s Early Detection Clinic! You will get a chance to learn and meet with a registered dietician
and nurse.
Register today!
Contact Ammara to speak in Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi at 416-629-2614
Contact Priyenka to speak in Tamil at 416-799-6107
For more information on screening schedules and workshops contact :
Neil Stephens, Program Coordinator at 416-803-2813
DON MILLS DIABETES EDUCATION
PROGRAM
Diabetes Education Program:
Group and individual sessions for people with Type 2 diabetes &pre-diabetes
Diabetes Management Session:
Learn about healthy eating, blood sugar monitoring
and preventing complications
Individual Diabetes Counselling:
Personalized support to help manage diabetes
Diabetes Group Management classes:
Apr 7,14 & 21 - Tues 6:00 - 8:30pm
Diabetes Review Session: Apr 28- Tues 6:00– 8:30pm
Diabetes Group Management Class:
May 12,19 & 26 - Tue 6:00 - 8:30pm
Foot Care Class - Basic: May 13- Web 6:00- 7:30pm
Label Reading May, 8- Fri 1:00- 3:00pm
For group sessions and to meet with the registered dietitian and nurse please call Lilian 416-429-4991ext. 276
The Gate
Mondays & Thursdays
3:00 - 5:00 pm Drop-in
clinic provides free and confidential
services on:
 Birth control
 Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing
 Pregnancy testing and counselling
 HIV testing
 Emergency Contraceptive Pill at cost
 Free condoms
Pap test (by appointment)
PRENATAL PROGRAM
Every Wednesday 1:00-3:00pm
Partner agencies: FHC, Toronto Public Health
and Better Beginnings
Please call to register 416-499-3377
Learn about:
 Healthy Eating
 Breast feeding
 Caring for yourself
 Caring for your baby
 Labour and birth
Limited childcare provided
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
DROP-IN
1- Ontario Early Years Centre,
45 Overlea Blvd, Unit 108A
Thorncliffe Park
Every Friday from 9:30-11:30am
2– Victoria Park Hub
1527 Victoria Park Ave, 2nd Floor
(Victoria Park& Eglinton)
Every Wednesday from 11:00am -1:00pm
Free child-minding (Thorncliffe location only)
Healthy snacks provided
Free support from Lactation Consultant &
Toronto Public Health nurse!
Please call Maria Calvachi ext. 299
For accessibility information,
Please visit our website or contact us
FREE
PROGRAMS &
SERVICES
Location: Flemingdon Health Centre
10 Gateway Blvd
Don Mills, Ontario
M3C 3A1
Phone: 416-429-4991
www.fhc-chc.com
CLIENT REGISTRATION
Nursing, Physician Care, Counselling, Foot Care, Nutrition Counselling, Cancer Resource Centre, Community Programs, Diabetes Prevention and Management Program, Programs are open
to people living in our catchment area:
Those with health cards:
South of Lawrence, East of Laird/Leslie, West of Victoria Park, North of O’Connor
Those without health cards:
South of Sheppard, East of Bayview, West of Victoria Park, North of O’Connor.
To register and set an appointment, call Sherab at 416-429-4991ext. 280.
COMMUNITY WELL –BEING INFORMATION SESSIONS
Are you looking to be informed on issues that affect the well-being of your family and
community? Flemingdon Health Centre and Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Services offer monthly
information sessions on a range of different topics.
Child-minding, refreshments and door prizes available!
For more information about upcoming topics and to register
Please contact : Nita 416-424-2900 ext. 37 or Cinthya: 647-456-4375
FHC— QUARTERLY PROGRAMS
Better Living – Falls Prevention Community Program:
Registration required ! May 1st - July 31st
Friday: 1:00 - 1:50 pm : Healthy Heart & Body Balance - Medium intensity
For individuals who have some fitness experience and can stand without the assistance
of a device/chair.
Friday: 2:00 - 2:50: Breath Better - Low intensity
For individuals who have shortness of breath or are at risk for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Congestive Heart Failure
For more information. Call Cinthya: 647-456-4375
Feldenkrais: Registration required ! April 7th - June 30th
Tuesdays: 3:00 - 4:00pm or 4:15 - 5:00 pm
The instructor will guide you through a selection of precise, natural movement
sequences. The sessions can help reduce or eliminate pain and create min-blowing
ease of mobility. For more information. Call Cinthya: 647-456-4375
Fit For Life 55 +: Registration required ! April 13th - June 29th
Mondays: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
This low-impact exercise program is suitable for adults and seniors who want to
maintain or improve their level of fitness.
Location: 1527 Victoria Park Hub—2nd Floor For more information.
For more information Call Cinthya: 647-456-4375
Brain Fitness for Older Adults & Seniors: Registration required !
Are you concerned about your memory? Are you becoming more forgetful?
Attend this 6 week program to: Understand age-related memory loss; learn about factors
that affect memory loss and develop strategies to help keep your memory “fit”.
For more information. Call Cinthya: 647-456-4375
FHC— QUARTERLY PROGRAMS
Mothers in Motion:
Wednesdays 10:00am —11:00am Apr 1st - Aug 5th
Collaborative program with Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office and Flemingdon Health
Centre . It is a yoga program for new moms. Low impact exercise.
Child care is available:
For more information Contact : Anna Polla: apolla@fhc-chc.com Call @ 647-462-9789
Roma Youth Kitchen: Drop in! Mondays 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Apr 20th - Jun 15th
The Roma Youth Kitchen is a cooking program for Roma youth living in the
Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park communities. For more information,
please contact Anna Polla: apolla@fhc-chc.com Call @ 647-462-9789
Be Scene Magazine: Registration required! On going—Thursdays, 4:30-6:30
Join a youth led, social justice, community based magazine for youth living in
Flemingdon, Thorncliffe, and O’Connor. Currently we are recruiting additional editorial committee members, Come and join us!
For more information Contact : Anna Polla: apolla@fhc-chc.com
Growing Healthy Together: Drop in! starting from May19th
Tuesdays : 11am - 12:30pm ( community garden group meets in the Flemingdon
Park Community Garden, beside playground paradise 150 Grenoble Dr.)
This community garden program is a place to come and grow your own food,
learn different gardening techniques, and enjoy the outdoors! Join us for weekly
gardening activities and a park picnic.
For more information. Call Clare Ambraska 416-429-4991 ext. 256
Sprinkle and Spice: Registration required ! May 5th - June 9th
Farm and Nature Field Trips: Registration required ! Starting on Jun 26th
Tuesdays: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sport are limited
A Registered Dietitian lead interactive cooking classes. Participants will have an
opportunity to make healthy and delicious food together and have their nutrition
questions answered in an informal and supportive environment.
For more information. Call Registered Dietitian Alia : 416-429-4991 ext. 286
The last Friday of the month
An opportunity to explore the natural world and get outside the city. Farm and
Nature Field Trips will take place once per month from June– September.
Locations will be announced closer to the dates.
For more information. Call Clare Ambraska 416-429-4991 ext. 256
Resource Access Centre: Open: Mon, Tue and Wed (9:00– 3:30 pm)
In this multi-purpose space we offer free use of computers, fax, phone and photocopier
for job and information seekers. Prove It! An assessment and training software which
can be used for pre- employment computer skill testing…
For registration & more information! call Shumaila @ 416-429-4991 Ext. 329
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
For volunteer opportunities and for membership registration, please contact: Shumaila Yasmin
416-429-4991 Ext. 329 Email: syasmin@fhc-chc.com
Volunteer Opportunities
For volunteer opportunities with
the Fairview Community Health
team please contact
Shumaila at 416-429-4991 x 329
syasmin@fhc-chc.com
Personal Health Services
Primary Care
Our primary care team has a family
physicians, nurse practitioner, and
registered nurse. Priority will be
given to people without a doctor.
Female providers are available.
Counselling
We are accepting referrals for
individual and family counselling,
parenting consultation, and single
session therapy.
Medical Foot Care
Foot and ankle care is available to
clients who have a doctor’s referral and
who meet our eligibility criteria.
Diabetes Education Program
Group and individual sessions for
people with Type 2 diabetes & Pre
diabetes.
Toronto Public Health Dental
Toronto Public Health will provide
FREE basic dental care to children
(0-17 years), adults enrolled in
selected Toronto Public Health
programs and seniors (65 years and
older).
 You must live in Toronto
 You cannot have dental insurance
 You cannot pay for a dentist
Please call (416)-338-1008
Who Do We Serve?
We provide services and
programs to residents living from
Lawrence to Steeles Avenues, and
Victoria Park to Bayview
Avenues.
Our services are available to all residents of this area.
Programs and
Services:
Spring 2015
5 Fairview Mall Drive
Suite 359
Toronto, ON
M2J 2Z1
Diabetes Management Sessions:
Learn about healthy eating, blood
sugar monitoring, and preventing
complications.
416-640-5298
Individual Diabetes Counseling:
Personalized support to help
manage diabetes. Call Stella to
register at 416-640-5298 x.216
For accessibility information
please visit our website:
www.fhc-chc.com
Community Health Programs at
Fairview
Parent Information Sessions
These sessions provide parents and
guardians with important information in
relation to parenting and children's
safety. Dates to be confirmed!
Contact: Anna
Prenatal Program
Mondays: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Please call Better Beginnings Now to
register 416-499-3377x 333.
Women’s Yoga
Tuesdays: 10:00-11:00am
April 7 - June 30 Drop-in!
Make sure to wear comfortable
clothing. TTC: Token with transfer.
Child care available for 6 months-6
years.
Breastfeeding Clinic
Tuesdays 1:30-3:30pm Drop-in!
Pregnant women and new moms are
welcome. One-to-one support and help
with breastfeeding in collaboration with
Toronto Public Health.
Mindfulness-Based Stress
Reduction Program
Thursdays: 10:00 am—12:00 pm
March 26 - April 30
A six-week program that teaches
several useful mindfulness meditation
practices to manage stress in their
lives. Registration Required!
Contact: Danielle 416-640-5298 ext.
204
Fit for Life!
Mondays: 2:30pm-3:30pm
April 6- June 29
A low-impact exercise program for adults
55+. This exercise program includes:
warm-up, cardio, strength & endurance,
flexibility, balance and stretching
Registration required!
Contact: Cinthya
Feldenkrais – Awareness
Through Movement
Thursdays: April 16, May 21 & June 18
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
In these monthly sessions, the instructor
will guide you through a selection of
precise, natural movement sequences.
The sessions can help reduce or
eliminate pain and create mind-blowing
ease of mobility.
Registration Required!
Contact: Cinthya
Forever Young 55+
Wednesday: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
April 15– June 17
Chat, Learn and Socialize with other
people. Please see Forever Young
Program at a glance for details about the
weekly activities.
Contact: Cinthya
Chinese Knitting Club
Thursdays: 1:00 – 3:30 pm
April 9 – June 18 Drop-in!
Relax and Learn…How to knit: scarves,
hats, booties and more!
Contact: Cinthya
Better Living - Falls Prevention
Community Program
Wednesdays: April 8 - June 24
3:30 pm: Healthy Heart & Body
Balance– for individuals who have some
fitness experience and can stand without
the assistance of a device/chair - Medium
intensity
4:30pm: Breath Better - for individuals
who have shortness of breath or are at
risk for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease or Congestive Heart FailureLow intensity
Registration Required!
Contact: Cinthya
Farm and Nature Field Trips
Friday, June 26
An opportunity to explore the natural
world and get outside the city. Farm and
Nature Field Trips will take place once
per month from June - September.
Locations to be announced!
Registration Required!
Contact: Clare
Men’s Community Kitchen
Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
April 23 - May 28
A cooking group focusing on healthy,
delicious recipes and kitchen skills with
facilitator Hussein Silva! Men of all ages
are welcome. Guys can cook, so join us
in the kitchen!
Registration Required!
Contact: Clare
Oriole Food Space Garden
Group
Wednesdays: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
May 20 - mid-October
This community garden program is a
place to come and grow your own
food, learn different gardening
techniques, and enjoy the outdoors!
Join us for weekly gardening activities
in the Peanut Community Garden
(outside Advent Lutheran Church).
Learn from a Permaculture Expert!
Registration required!
Contact: Clare
Men’s Advisory Support Group
Join us to improve and create
programs and services relevant to
men’s health while getting the support
you need to build a healthier sense of
yourself.
Contact: Silvea
Program Contact Information
Anna: 647-462-9789
apolla@fhc-chc.com
Cinthya: 416-640-5298 ext 203
cnarvaez@fhc-chc.com
Clare: 416-429-4991 ext. 256/
Mobile: 647-456-0567
CAmbraska@fhc-chc.com
Silvea: 416-429-4991 ext 281
schowdhury@fhc-chc.com