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SUMMARY:Peer Supporter Training
DESCRIPTION:Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) and GraceWins Peer Support (GraceWins) are partnering to bring GraceWins’ empowering Peer Supporter Training to clients of DCHC. This is an in-person training offered at DCHC’s Oshawa South location. \nGraceWins Peer Supporter Training \nThe GraceWins Mental Health Peer Supporter Training is based on Peer2Peer\, a widely respected European Commission-funded vocational training collaborative comprising eight organizations from across Europe. The training groups are no more than 8 people to maximize the group learning dynamic. It is facilitated to encourage conversation in participants by drawing on their lived experiences. The training comprises 12-14 weekly classes of an hour-and-a-half each. \nFor Whom? \nPersons with lived experience of mental health challenges that have a desire to serve as peer supporters and\, who\, we believe\, possess the attributes to become highly effective peer supporters. \nBy Whom?\nThe GraceWins Mental Health Peer Supporter Training is developed and delivered by GraceWins DreamTeam Lead Percy D’Souza. Percy is a Peer Support Canada certified peer supporter and community mental health advocate. An ‘ex-severe\, treatment resistant\, psychotic depressive’\, Percy has facilitated courses at the Recovery Colleges in Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences and CMHA Durham. He has served on various mental health-related committees in Durham including Lakeridge Health and Ontario Shores. Percy is presently a member of the Lakeridge Mental Health & Addictions Consumer Advisory Panel\, and also a member of  Durham OHT’s Patient Family and Care Partner Advisory Committee. \n  \nTo Register\, or for more information email connect@gracewins139.com\, or click here.
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/peer-supporter-training/2024-09-03/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240904T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170648Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Women's Healing Circle
DESCRIPTION:The Indigenous Women’s Healing Circle is to help women along in their healing journeys. This allows participants to become aware of what is happening mentally\, physically\, and spiritually once affected by trauma and when in a triggered state. \nConfidentiality is important in creating a safe space for emotional expression. What is shared in our group stays in our group. We want to create a safe space where women feel comfortable and confident being vulnerable in front of the group. \nJournals will be given out to participants for daily journaling. These are personal journals will allow us to log our feelings\, things throughout our day\, hopes\, dreams\, stresses\, and anything else that may be bringing strong emotion. \nThis event is full. A waitlist will be provided. Please stay tuned for information on the next edition of Indigenous Women’s Healing Circle \nFor more information\, or to be added to the waitlist\, please contact Kianna at: kmartin@durhamchc.ca or 905-723-0036 ext. 1061
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/indigenous-womens-healing-circle/2024-09-04/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240110T232937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170134Z
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SUMMARY:Meaningful Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Meaningful Monitoring is Part 2 of the Diabetes Refresher Workshop. This workshop will assist adults living with Type 2 Diabetes in developing their understanding and skill in self-monitoring\, appropriately maintaining good blood sugar levels\, and becoming more familiar with how their diabetes medication works. YOU MUST: \n\nBe an adult 18+ with Type 2 Diabetes\nBe on diabetes medication\nBe using or interested in using a blood glucose monitor*\nRegistered with or will register with the DCHC Diabetes Education Program (DEP) *Glucose meters NOT provided\n\nTo register call the DEP at: 905-723-0036 ext: 1268
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/meaningful-monitoring/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240905T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240905T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240110T233947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170208Z
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SUMMARY:The Diabetes Refresher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Let’s review and start afresh! This workshop will help you polish your diabetes management skills and offer intermediate education for improved control. Learn about how diabetes happens in your body\, which lab markers and targets to watch\, and the ABCs of diabetes self-management. Also learn about nutrition interventions such as portion control\, balancing meals and an introduction to carbohydrate counting. YOU MUST: \n\nBe an adult 18+ with established Type 2 Diabetes\nRegistered or will register with the DCHC Diabetes Education Program (DEP) For virtual sessions you must also:\n\nProvide an email address\nHave access to a computer\, tablet or smart phone\n\n\n\nTo register call the DEP at: 905-723-0036 ext: 1268.
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/diabetes-refresher-workshop/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240613T204128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T172753Z
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SUMMARY:GraceWins JAM
DESCRIPTION:GraceWins Jam is a Sing-along. A guitar or two. Some percussion instruments. Sing along if you like. Just chill and listen if that’s your thing. Songs from the 60’s – John Denver\, Beatles – through CCR\, Eagles\, U2 to more contemporary artists like Ed Sheeran. And a bit of everything sing-able in between. \nFor Whom: \nAnyone who enjoys music and fun\, supportive\, easy company. \nBy Whom: \nPercy D’Souza\, Peer Supporter\, GraceWins \n  \nTo register\, email connect@gracewins139.com or click here
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/gracewins-jam/2024-09-06/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240910T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240910T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240613T203252Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Supporter Training
DESCRIPTION:Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) and GraceWins Peer Support (GraceWins) are partnering to bring GraceWins’ empowering Peer Supporter Training to clients of DCHC. This is an in-person training offered at DCHC’s Oshawa South location. \nGraceWins Peer Supporter Training \nThe GraceWins Mental Health Peer Supporter Training is based on Peer2Peer\, a widely respected European Commission-funded vocational training collaborative comprising eight organizations from across Europe. The training groups are no more than 8 people to maximize the group learning dynamic. It is facilitated to encourage conversation in participants by drawing on their lived experiences. The training comprises 12-14 weekly classes of an hour-and-a-half each. \nFor Whom? \nPersons with lived experience of mental health challenges that have a desire to serve as peer supporters and\, who\, we believe\, possess the attributes to become highly effective peer supporters. \nBy Whom?\nThe GraceWins Mental Health Peer Supporter Training is developed and delivered by GraceWins DreamTeam Lead Percy D’Souza. Percy is a Peer Support Canada certified peer supporter and community mental health advocate. An ‘ex-severe\, treatment resistant\, psychotic depressive’\, Percy has facilitated courses at the Recovery Colleges in Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences and CMHA Durham. He has served on various mental health-related committees in Durham including Lakeridge Health and Ontario Shores. Percy is presently a member of the Lakeridge Mental Health & Addictions Consumer Advisory Panel\, and also a member of  Durham OHT’s Patient Family and Care Partner Advisory Committee. \n  \nTo Register\, or for more information email connect@gracewins139.com\, or click here.
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/peer-supporter-training/2024-09-10/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.durhamchc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Grace-Photo.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240911T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240704T140658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170648Z
UID:10002771-1726059600-1726068600@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Women's Healing Circle
DESCRIPTION:The Indigenous Women’s Healing Circle is to help women along in their healing journeys. This allows participants to become aware of what is happening mentally\, physically\, and spiritually once affected by trauma and when in a triggered state. \nConfidentiality is important in creating a safe space for emotional expression. What is shared in our group stays in our group. We want to create a safe space where women feel comfortable and confident being vulnerable in front of the group. \nJournals will be given out to participants for daily journaling. These are personal journals will allow us to log our feelings\, things throughout our day\, hopes\, dreams\, stresses\, and anything else that may be bringing strong emotion. \nThis event is full. A waitlist will be provided. Please stay tuned for information on the next edition of Indigenous Women’s Healing Circle \nFor more information\, or to be added to the waitlist\, please contact Kianna at: kmartin@durhamchc.ca or 905-723-0036 ext. 1061
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/indigenous-womens-healing-circle/2024-09-11/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.durhamchc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/guidance-concept-inner-power-affirmation-2023-11-27-04-56-11-utc.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240110T232937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170134Z
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SUMMARY:Meaningful Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Meaningful Monitoring is Part 2 of the Diabetes Refresher Workshop. This workshop will assist adults living with Type 2 Diabetes in developing their understanding and skill in self-monitoring\, appropriately maintaining good blood sugar levels\, and becoming more familiar with how their diabetes medication works. YOU MUST: \n\nBe an adult 18+ with Type 2 Diabetes\nBe on diabetes medication\nBe using or interested in using a blood glucose monitor*\nRegistered with or will register with the DCHC Diabetes Education Program (DEP) *Glucose meters NOT provided\n\nTo register call the DEP at: 905-723-0036 ext: 1268
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/meaningful-monitoring/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.durhamchc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mindful-Monitoring.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240110T233947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170208Z
UID:10001807-1726165800-1726173000@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:The Diabetes Refresher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Let’s review and start afresh! This workshop will help you polish your diabetes management skills and offer intermediate education for improved control. Learn about how diabetes happens in your body\, which lab markers and targets to watch\, and the ABCs of diabetes self-management. Also learn about nutrition interventions such as portion control\, balancing meals and an introduction to carbohydrate counting. YOU MUST: \n\nBe an adult 18+ with established Type 2 Diabetes\nRegistered or will register with the DCHC Diabetes Education Program (DEP) For virtual sessions you must also:\n\nProvide an email address\nHave access to a computer\, tablet or smart phone\n\n\n\nTo register call the DEP at: 905-723-0036 ext: 1268.
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/diabetes-refresher-workshop/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240613T204128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T172753Z
UID:10002763-1726239600-1726243200@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:GraceWins JAM
DESCRIPTION:GraceWins Jam is a Sing-along. A guitar or two. Some percussion instruments. Sing along if you like. Just chill and listen if that’s your thing. Songs from the 60’s – John Denver\, Beatles – through CCR\, Eagles\, U2 to more contemporary artists like Ed Sheeran. And a bit of everything sing-able in between. \nFor Whom: \nAnyone who enjoys music and fun\, supportive\, easy company. \nBy Whom: \nPercy D’Souza\, Peer Supporter\, GraceWins \n  \nTo register\, email connect@gracewins139.com or click here
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/gracewins-jam/2024-09-13/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.durhamchc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Jams.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240827T142944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T142944Z
UID:10002810-1726488000-1726491600@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Naloxone and Opioid Poisoning Prevention Training
DESCRIPTION:Naloxone and opioid poisoning prevention training lunch-and-learn is for folks who are curious about Naloxone and how/when to properly use it. \nNaloxone can temporarily reverse a drug poisoning from opioids and can help save a life. Learn how to recognize and respond to a drug poisoning\nLearn about current drug trends. \nLocation: 115 Grassmere Avenue in The Learning Hub \n  \nTo learn more or register\, please contact Audra at: ataillefer@durhamchc.ca OR (905) 723-0036 ext. 1032
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/naloxone-and-opioid-poisoning-prevention-training/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.durhamchc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Naloxone.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240919T191723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170803Z
UID:10002873-1726578000-1726583400@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Senior's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Senior’s Book Club Pickering is for seniors living in the community. Seniors are invited to join us for a six week book club! \nParticipants will be provided with a copy of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Group readings and discussions will be done each week. Registration is required. \nThe book club will not run on October 8\, or October 15. \nTo register\, please call Louisa at: 905-718-1519
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/seniors-book-club/2024-09-17/
LOCATION:Pickering Location\, 17-1450 Kingston Road\, Pickering\, ON\, L1V 1C1\, Canada
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240917T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240613T203252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T203252Z
UID:10002712-1726588800-1726594200@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Peer Supporter Training
DESCRIPTION:Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) and GraceWins Peer Support (GraceWins) are partnering to bring GraceWins’ empowering Peer Supporter Training to clients of DCHC. This is an in-person training offered at DCHC’s Oshawa South location. \nGraceWins Peer Supporter Training \nThe GraceWins Mental Health Peer Supporter Training is based on Peer2Peer\, a widely respected European Commission-funded vocational training collaborative comprising eight organizations from across Europe. The training groups are no more than 8 people to maximize the group learning dynamic. It is facilitated to encourage conversation in participants by drawing on their lived experiences. The training comprises 12-14 weekly classes of an hour-and-a-half each. \nFor Whom? \nPersons with lived experience of mental health challenges that have a desire to serve as peer supporters and\, who\, we believe\, possess the attributes to become highly effective peer supporters. \nBy Whom?\nThe GraceWins Mental Health Peer Supporter Training is developed and delivered by GraceWins DreamTeam Lead Percy D’Souza. Percy is a Peer Support Canada certified peer supporter and community mental health advocate. An ‘ex-severe\, treatment resistant\, psychotic depressive’\, Percy has facilitated courses at the Recovery Colleges in Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences and CMHA Durham. He has served on various mental health-related committees in Durham including Lakeridge Health and Ontario Shores. Percy is presently a member of the Lakeridge Mental Health & Addictions Consumer Advisory Panel\, and also a member of  Durham OHT’s Patient Family and Care Partner Advisory Committee. \n  \nTo Register\, or for more information email connect@gracewins139.com\, or click here.
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/peer-supporter-training/2024-09-17/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.durhamchc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Grace-Photo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240704T140658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170648Z
UID:10002772-1726664400-1726673400@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Women's Healing Circle
DESCRIPTION:The Indigenous Women’s Healing Circle is to help women along in their healing journeys. This allows participants to become aware of what is happening mentally\, physically\, and spiritually once affected by trauma and when in a triggered state. \nConfidentiality is important in creating a safe space for emotional expression. What is shared in our group stays in our group. We want to create a safe space where women feel comfortable and confident being vulnerable in front of the group. \nJournals will be given out to participants for daily journaling. These are personal journals will allow us to log our feelings\, things throughout our day\, hopes\, dreams\, stresses\, and anything else that may be bringing strong emotion. \nThis event is full. A waitlist will be provided. Please stay tuned for information on the next edition of Indigenous Women’s Healing Circle \nFor more information\, or to be added to the waitlist\, please contact Kianna at: kmartin@durhamchc.ca or 905-723-0036 ext. 1061
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/indigenous-womens-healing-circle/2024-09-18/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.durhamchc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/guidance-concept-inner-power-affirmation-2023-11-27-04-56-11-utc.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240917T144549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T174229Z
UID:10002852-1726738200-1726745400@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Women's Wellness Fall Program
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Wellness Fall Program is for those who identify as female interested in meeting other women and learning new ideas regarding your mental\, physical & spiritual well-being. \nJoin us to enjoy a morning of healthy snacks\, discussions\, activities\, and companionship for women of all ages. \nTo register\, please call Louisa at: 905-718-1519.
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/womens-wellness-fall-program/2024-09-19/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.durhamchc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/iStock-1184832334-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240110T232937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170134Z
UID:10001862-1726758000-1726765200@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Meaningful Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Meaningful Monitoring is Part 2 of the Diabetes Refresher Workshop. This workshop will assist adults living with Type 2 Diabetes in developing their understanding and skill in self-monitoring\, appropriately maintaining good blood sugar levels\, and becoming more familiar with how their diabetes medication works. YOU MUST: \n\nBe an adult 18+ with Type 2 Diabetes\nBe on diabetes medication\nBe using or interested in using a blood glucose monitor*\nRegistered with or will register with the DCHC Diabetes Education Program (DEP) *Glucose meters NOT provided\n\nTo register call the DEP at: 905-723-0036 ext: 1268
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/meaningful-monitoring/2024-09-19/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.durhamchc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mindful-Monitoring.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240917T171515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T171515Z
UID:10002864-1726763400-1726768800@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Colours Program Fall
DESCRIPTION:2SLGBTQI Youth in Grade 9 to 12 are invited to join our Colours Program Fall running once a month. \nThe program will be in-person at our Pickering location and will feature interactive activities! \nFood and snacks are available. Registration is required. \nTo register\, contact Alyssa at (905) 723-0036 ext. 3204
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/colours-program-fall/2024-09-19/
LOCATION:Pickering Location\, 17-1450 Kingston Road\, Pickering\, ON\, L1V 1C1\, Canada
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240110T233947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170208Z
UID:10001808-1726770600-1726777800@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:The Diabetes Refresher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Let’s review and start afresh! This workshop will help you polish your diabetes management skills and offer intermediate education for improved control. Learn about how diabetes happens in your body\, which lab markers and targets to watch\, and the ABCs of diabetes self-management. Also learn about nutrition interventions such as portion control\, balancing meals and an introduction to carbohydrate counting. YOU MUST: \n\nBe an adult 18+ with established Type 2 Diabetes\nRegistered or will register with the DCHC Diabetes Education Program (DEP) For virtual sessions you must also:\n\nProvide an email address\nHave access to a computer\, tablet or smart phone\n\n\n\nTo register call the DEP at: 905-723-0036 ext: 1268.
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/diabetes-refresher-workshop/2024-09-19/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240903T140504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T140504Z
UID:10002811-1727182800-1727186400@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Little Artists Fall
DESCRIPTION:Little Artists Fall is for children 3 to 6 years of age and their caregivers. \nChildren will make and take home fall crafts each week during this 4-week program. \nFor more information\, or to register\, please contact Brenda at 905-723-0036 Ext. 1228 OR bmccauley@durhamchc.ca
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/little-artists-fall/2024-09-24/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240919T191723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170803Z
UID:10002874-1727182800-1727188200@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Senior's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Senior’s Book Club Pickering is for seniors living in the community. Seniors are invited to join us for a six week book club! \nParticipants will be provided with a copy of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Group readings and discussions will be done each week. Registration is required. \nThe book club will not run on October 8\, or October 15. \nTo register\, please call Louisa at: 905-718-1519
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/seniors-book-club/2024-09-24/
LOCATION:Pickering Location\, 17-1450 Kingston Road\, Pickering\, ON\, L1V 1C1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240613T203252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T203252Z
UID:10002713-1727193600-1727199000@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Peer Supporter Training
DESCRIPTION:Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) and GraceWins Peer Support (GraceWins) are partnering to bring GraceWins’ empowering Peer Supporter Training to clients of DCHC. This is an in-person training offered at DCHC’s Oshawa South location. \nGraceWins Peer Supporter Training \nThe GraceWins Mental Health Peer Supporter Training is based on Peer2Peer\, a widely respected European Commission-funded vocational training collaborative comprising eight organizations from across Europe. The training groups are no more than 8 people to maximize the group learning dynamic. It is facilitated to encourage conversation in participants by drawing on their lived experiences. The training comprises 12-14 weekly classes of an hour-and-a-half each. \nFor Whom? \nPersons with lived experience of mental health challenges that have a desire to serve as peer supporters and\, who\, we believe\, possess the attributes to become highly effective peer supporters. \nBy Whom?\nThe GraceWins Mental Health Peer Supporter Training is developed and delivered by GraceWins DreamTeam Lead Percy D’Souza. Percy is a Peer Support Canada certified peer supporter and community mental health advocate. An ‘ex-severe\, treatment resistant\, psychotic depressive’\, Percy has facilitated courses at the Recovery Colleges in Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences and CMHA Durham. He has served on various mental health-related committees in Durham including Lakeridge Health and Ontario Shores. Percy is presently a member of the Lakeridge Mental Health & Addictions Consumer Advisory Panel\, and also a member of  Durham OHT’s Patient Family and Care Partner Advisory Committee. \n  \nTo Register\, or for more information email connect@gracewins139.com\, or click here.
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/peer-supporter-training/2024-09-24/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240911T180230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T142158Z
UID:10002827-1727260200-1727265600@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:What Is Indigenous Harm Reduction
DESCRIPTION:What is Indigenous Harm Reduction? This event offers a chance to re-center a human lens around the good work of Harm Reduction. Topics will include: \n\nIdentifying root causes of addiction\nCreating links between culture and harm reduction\nbroadening our knowledge of Indigenous harm reduction models and practices.\n\n  \nThis event is virtual and a link will be provided after registration. \n  \nFor more information\, or to register\, please contact Audra at: 905-723-0036 ext. 1032 OR ataillefer@durhamchc.ca
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/what-is-indigenous-harm-reduction/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240704T140658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170648Z
UID:10002773-1727269200-1727278200@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Women's Healing Circle
DESCRIPTION:The Indigenous Women’s Healing Circle is to help women along in their healing journeys. This allows participants to become aware of what is happening mentally\, physically\, and spiritually once affected by trauma and when in a triggered state. \nConfidentiality is important in creating a safe space for emotional expression. What is shared in our group stays in our group. We want to create a safe space where women feel comfortable and confident being vulnerable in front of the group. \nJournals will be given out to participants for daily journaling. These are personal journals will allow us to log our feelings\, things throughout our day\, hopes\, dreams\, stresses\, and anything else that may be bringing strong emotion. \nThis event is full. A waitlist will be provided. Please stay tuned for information on the next edition of Indigenous Women’s Healing Circle \nFor more information\, or to be added to the waitlist\, please contact Kianna at: kmartin@durhamchc.ca or 905-723-0036 ext. 1061
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/indigenous-womens-healing-circle/2024-09-25/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240917T144549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T174229Z
UID:10002853-1727343000-1727350200@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Women's Wellness Fall Program
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Wellness Fall Program is for those who identify as female interested in meeting other women and learning new ideas regarding your mental\, physical & spiritual well-being. \nJoin us to enjoy a morning of healthy snacks\, discussions\, activities\, and companionship for women of all ages. \nTo register\, please call Louisa at: 905-718-1519.
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/womens-wellness-fall-program/2024-09-26/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240110T232937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170134Z
UID:10001863-1727362800-1727370000@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Meaningful Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Meaningful Monitoring is Part 2 of the Diabetes Refresher Workshop. This workshop will assist adults living with Type 2 Diabetes in developing their understanding and skill in self-monitoring\, appropriately maintaining good blood sugar levels\, and becoming more familiar with how their diabetes medication works. YOU MUST: \n\nBe an adult 18+ with Type 2 Diabetes\nBe on diabetes medication\nBe using or interested in using a blood glucose monitor*\nRegistered with or will register with the DCHC Diabetes Education Program (DEP) *Glucose meters NOT provided\n\nTo register call the DEP at: 905-723-0036 ext: 1268
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/meaningful-monitoring/2024-09-26/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240110T233947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170208Z
UID:10001809-1727375400-1727382600@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:The Diabetes Refresher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Let’s review and start afresh! This workshop will help you polish your diabetes management skills and offer intermediate education for improved control. Learn about how diabetes happens in your body\, which lab markers and targets to watch\, and the ABCs of diabetes self-management. Also learn about nutrition interventions such as portion control\, balancing meals and an introduction to carbohydrate counting. YOU MUST: \n\nBe an adult 18+ with established Type 2 Diabetes\nRegistered or will register with the DCHC Diabetes Education Program (DEP) For virtual sessions you must also:\n\nProvide an email address\nHave access to a computer\, tablet or smart phone\n\n\n\nTo register call the DEP at: 905-723-0036 ext: 1268.
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/diabetes-refresher-workshop/2024-09-26/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240919T141846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T141846Z
UID:10002867-1727429400-1727434800@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Nobody's Perfect Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Interested in a parent support group? Parenting is not easy and #DCHC can help with ‘Nobody’s Perfect’\, a parent support group where caregivers of children 0-6 years old can Talk about real life parenting experiences\, share questions\, ideas\, and concerns about being a parent and more! \nTo register\, or learn more please contact Kim at 289-356-1127.
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/nobodys-perfect-parent-support-group/2024-09-27/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240919T192610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T192610Z
UID:10002886-1727690400-1727695800@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:Women's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Book Club is for Women living in the community. Women in Durham Region are invited to join us for a six week book club! \nParticipants will be provided with a copy of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Group readings and discussions will be done each week. Registration is required. \nTo Register\, please contact Louisa at: 905-718-1519
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/womens-book-club-4/2024-09-30/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172107
CREATED:20240923T133014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T133014Z
UID:10002892-1727719200-1727726400@www.durhamchc.ca
SUMMARY:National Day For Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for National Day Truth and Reconciliation as we gather to honour Indigenous history culture. Enjoy light refreshments dinner by the fire while reflect connect. Please wear an orange shirt show your support. Let’s come together in solidarity remembrance on this important day. \n  \nContact James at jcostello@durhamchc.ca for more information!
URL:https://www.durhamchc.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
LOCATION:Oshawa Location\, 115 Grassmere Avenue\, Oshawa\, ON\, L1H 3X7\, Canada
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