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Tools
for Life
Workshops
Workshops—Session ‘A’ 9:30—10:30
A1—Organic
Planet
Sylvia Priestley-Brown
Come and explore the benefits for the body and for the
environment of eating an organic diet and supporting local organic food
growers. We’ll share some cooking tips and do a little taste testing, too.
A2—Laughing Your Way to Enlightenment
Barbara Lynn Cull-Wilby
Did you notice the colour of the sky this morning? Do
you know that life is a Gift? Do you know that the body doesn’t care if it’s
a real or a fake laugh? We still benefit in miraculous ways! Come prepared to
giggle!
A3—Grandparenting at a Distance
Susan McGibbon and Suzanne Mason
Increasingly, we find our families spread over daunting
geographic and emotional distances, and we find ourselves struggling to
maintain close relationships. Here are some practical approaches presented by
two women who have definitely been there, done that, and managed to have a
very special place in their grandchildren’s lives.
A4—Financial Well-Being in Tough Economic Times
Michele Madore
How much money will you need to live the life you want
to live? What can you be doing at your current stage of life to ensure that
you have the resources you will need at your disposal? Here’s an opportunity
for frank talk about managing wisely.
A5—Reclaiming an Age-Old Ability: Intuition
Donna Somerville
Learning to listen to our hunches, gut instincts, and
inner wisdom can help us to tap into information and insights that sometimes
bypass our more analytical thought processes. We all have that sixth sense,
but we vary in our readiness and willingness to listen to what it’s trying to
tell us. We’ll explore what intuition adds to our lives.
A6—Making End-of-Life Decisions While You’re Still
Healthy
Jennifer Donovan
If you were no longer able to speak and act for
yourself, who would you want to be making decisions on your behalf? Learn
about power of attorney, health advocacy, living wills, organ donation, and
other related issues.
A7—Choosing a Used Car & Keeping it Running
Coretta Abbott
The fluid goes here; the plug goes there. Are you lost
under the hood? What do you need to know before buying a used car? Learn the
essentials of maintaining a car and learn the mechanic’s wisdom for
purchasing a “new to you” vehicle.
Workshops—Session ‘B’ 11:00—12:30
B1—Symptoms to Take Seriously
Nancy Oxner
There are things that every woman should know in order to keep herself
healthy through the years. We’ll explore what appropriate health screening
includes, when to have it done, what to worry about, and how to discuss these
topics with your health care provider.
B2—This Teen is Driving Me Crazy!
Nancy Rideout
When is it time to worry about your teenager’s behaviour? What are the signs
to look for about drugs, alcohol, smoking, relationship violence, depression?
A frank discussion with Nancy—someone who interacts with teens every school
day.
B3—Food, Mood, & Mental Clarity
Parissa Bunin
Feeling blue, depressed, anxious or irritable? Have you lost your “joie de
vivre”? We will look at some key factors contributing to a rise in mood
issues and will provide some advice using nutrition, supplementation &
herbal remedies.
B4—Staying Sane in a Shrinking Economy
Jane Buckley
For many of us, money is an emotional landmine. In the current economic
crunch, many of us are struggling with the stress of added financial
insecurity, and living close to the edge. This will be a very down-to-earth
session on debt management, basic budgeting, and staying afloat in tough
times.
B5—Celebrating Solo—Holiday Cheer for a Party of One
Carolyn Townsend
Enjoy the moment! Explore good ways to handle seasonal holidays, vacations
and life transitions. Recognize and deal with your emotional needs and learn
to “go with the flow”.
B6—DIY Disasters No More!
Home Depot
Are you someone who likes to know how to do things yourself but can’t when it
comes to your home? Come and learn how to use more than duct tape to do those
minor home repairs yourself.
B7—Toward Vitality: An Hour for Your Spirit
Sue Short
When we’re running on empty it is often because we’ve neglected to nourish
the sacred within. We may come from different spiritual traditions but within
each of us is a common longing for spiritual depth. Here are some spiritual
practices that can help you nourish imagination, get connected, find your
rhythm, make a difference!
Workshops—Session ‘C’
1:30—3:00
C1—Love, Sex, and Relationships in
the 21st Century
Sarah Vannier
How do we develop and maintain healthy relationships with our sexual
partners, and how do these relationships change over time? We’ll consider
sexuality across the lifespan, with a focus on dating, marriage, parenting,
infidelity, divorce, and sustaining a fulfilling long term relationship.
C2—Growing Older, Wiser and More Playful
Marilyn Noble
Midlife is a lot like adolescence: both present us with opportunities to
explore our potential and our identity. One major difference: now the clock
is ticking! We have a growing sense of our own limitations, and there is a
certain internal pressure to “get it right while we still can”. So come
explore. The best is yet to be!
C3—It Isn’t About Food: The Psychology of Eating
Kathryn Weaver
Food makes us feel good, but poor eating habits can create problems.
Cultural, social and family influences and personal experiences shape our
relationship with food. We’ll try out some empowering strategies aimed at
restoring a healthy approach to food and eating, making better choices, and
being able to control eating and weight issues.
C4—Maximum Travel Pleasure, Minimum Cost!
Ellen Tucker
Well-planned and approached with a spirit of openness, travel offers great
benefits to mind, body, and spirit. Learn about some great travel
destinations and experiences, how to travel safely and stress-free, and how
to realize your travel dreams within your travel budget.
C5—Healing with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Linda Morehouse
EFT has been described as emotional acupressure that clears away negative
emotions by tapping on various meridian points resulting in a healthy mind,
body, and spirit. Experience a release of blocked negative energy and begin
healing.
C6—Limited Space Gardening
Scott’s Nursery
Find out how to decorate small spaces with colour while still being
environmentally friendly. Learn about container and organic gardening in your
small space.
C7—Developing Your Sense of Touch
Brune Clavette
Join Brune in this introduction to the O.P.E.N. Method where you will learn
how to develop your perception of touch and sense of being present, while
caring for your loved ones.
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