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May 1, 2016
Mental Health Kickoff Event at Hernder Estate Wines
On Sunday, May 1st, the Family Mental Health Support Network of Niagara is
holding the official kickoff event for Mental Health Week 2016 at Hernder Estate
Wines. Join for Sunday brunch, live Dixieland Jazz, fine cigars and a silent auction.
All proceeds go directly to programming so we hope you’ll support this worthy
cause. If you look among your friends and neighbours, and into the student
community, chances are you know one family that’s benefited from the free
services of the Family Mental Health Support Network of Niagara. The
organization provides free educational workshops and group support to families
providing care to someone with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia,
bipolar disorder or a mood or anxiety disorder. I’m sure you can imagine the stress
this puts on a family that has no prior experience with mental illness.
May 1-7, 2016
Mental Health Week Events at Brock University
Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) Mental Health Week is an annual
national event that takes place during the first week in May to encourage people
from all walks of life to learn, talk, reflect and engage with others on all issues
relating to mental health.
May 2, 2016 9:00 – 4:00 pm MCA 323
Art Activity Drop In
Come & explore the therapeutic benefits of colouring! Adult colouring is one of the
latest strategies for coping with stress & anxiety.
May 3, 2016 12:30 – 1:30 pm Bob Davis Gym
Yoga for Everyone
Drop in and join us in the gym for the basics of Yoga. If you have your own yoga
mat, please feel free to bring it along with you. Dress comfortably and learn more
about the benefits of yoga.
Family Support Network of Niagara
Mental Health Week
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May 5, 2016 12-1 pm
Shepell Workshop: Creating Balance in Your Life
In today’s environment of competing demands, relentless commitments, and a
consistent feeling of shortage of time, balance often does not come easily or
naturally. A conscious effort, deep commitment, and clear priorities are required
to create and protect one’s sense of balance. This session will help participants
explore how their current choices impact their work-life satisfaction and help them
develop strategies to achieve a greater balance in life.
May 6, 2016 11:15 – 1:00 pm
Wear green, enjoy a walk followed by a BBQ lunch all in support of Mental
Health!
Join us at 11:15 to enjoy a walk, outside, weather permitting. We will meet in the
lobby of the Schmon tower and enjoy a 30 minute walk ending in Jubilee Court for
a BBQ to support the Canadian Mental Health Association – Niagara in their mental
health initiatives. Please wear green in support of Mental Health Awareness and
reducing the stigma.
May 3, 2016 June 25, 2016
Grapes of Wrath Training Launch
Join the Brock Team and train for the Grapes of Wrath event happening on June
25, 2016. Training will occur on Tuesdays at 12:00 pm, Thursdays at 5:00 pm and
Saturdays at 10:00 am, starting on May 3, 2016 and running for 8 weeks. Drop in
and see what it is all about.
Grapes of Wrath isn't your average charity run. This 5K obstacle and mud run
demands endurance to trek through hills and valleys, splash through winding
streams, courage to overcome more than 20 uncompromising obstacles, and a
complete lack of shame to sludge through dirt and mud all in the name of a good
cause. Grapes of Wrath is a roller coaster ride of fun, excitement, camaraderie and
physical and mental toughness that is anything but ordinary. The event supports
the Canadian Cancer Society's local Wheels of Hope transportation program that
helps cancer patients get to their life-saving cancer treatment appointments.
Niagara's volunteer drivers logged over 1 million km. last year, helping more than
900 local cancer patients.
Register today at Focus on Learning
Spots are limited
BBQ will include your choice of hamburger, hotdog or
veggie burger served with kettle chips for $5.50. Pop or
water is $1.50. We are asking that staff and faculty plan to
spend $10, which will include a $3 donation to CMHA
Niagara to enhance their initiatives in the Niagara
Community. Additional donations will be also be accepted.
Grapes of Wrath
Contact Eric Walter at [email protected] or Curtis Gadula
at [email protected]
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May 7, 2016
Child and Youth Mental Health Day
Mental Health Commission
May 10 & 12,
2016
Free Mental Health First Aid Training: Location: ST103
This two day course, a program of the Mental Health Commission of Canada,
builds on participants’ existing skills to increase comfort and confidence in working
with individuals experiencing mental health problems, such as, depression,
anxiety, deliberate self-harm and/or psychosis. This event is being sponsored by
Student Services.
Register today at Focus on Learning
May 28, 2016
Rankin Cancer Run In 2015 nearly 300 teams competed with almost 13,000
participants! In ten years, over $5.554 million will have been given back to the
Niagara community. As a participant or donor, the results of your efforts can be
seen in our Niagara region every day. If you haven't participated before, please do
it this year!
Rankin Cancer Run
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