City: ___________________________________
Postal Code: ____________________________
E-mail: _________________________________
Registration fee is $40.00. This includes all guest
speakers, concurrent sessions, lunch and
refreshment breaks.
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• Registrations will be accepted on a
first come, first serve basis.
Space is limited so register early.
• Fee for registration must be included with
registration form. Registrations will not be
accepted on day of conference.
Women’s Wellness Program
Room 3006
Grey Nuns Community Hospital
1100 Youville Drive West
Edmonton, AB T6L 5X8
For more information, please call 780.735-9919
or email: [email protected]
• Confirmation of registration will be sent by
mail or e-mail.
• Prime Time aims to serve all women,
regardless of ability to pay. Some conference
sponsorships are available. Contact us if you
require financial assistance.
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Program.
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authority of the Municipal Government Act (MGA)
and the Freedom and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP)
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If yes, please include an additional $40.00
(or whatever amount you are able)
Please contact us if you need financial
assistance to attend the conference
Please Note:
•
We are unable to accommodate special
diet requests. Please bring your own
lunch if necessary.
•
Please avoid using strong perfumes and
body sprays to accommodate women
with allergies and breathing difficulties.
•
The Grey Nuns Community Hospital is a
smoke-free property.
WOMEN’S WELLNESS
PROGRAM
Expiry Date _____________________________
Grey Nuns Community Hospital
1100 Youville Drive West (Mill Woods Area)
Address: _______________________________
• Cost $40.00 per person (includes lunch)
(Non-refundable)
Saturday, November 12th, 2016
Telephone: _____________________________
Please mail registration form
and fees to:
Celebrate!
Name: _________________________________
Registration Information
Annual Prime Time for Women Conference
Registration Form
2:30-2:45pm
2:45-3:45pm
Facilitator:
Melanie Moraiko
Facilitator:
Simone Batt - Licensed
BeMoved ® Instructor
Facilitator:
Klara Lorinczi, RD
Facilitators:
Sharon Meredith, R.
Psych and Brittany
Meredith, Prov. R. Psych
Facilitator:
Nancy Olthuis Thygesen,
BFA, MPS, Art Therapist
Facilitator:
Margaret Macpherson
Facilitator:
Ann Sinnott, B.Ed.
Facilitators:
Christine Maslanko & Jen
Roth
Facilitator:
Donna Worthington,
CFP®, EPC
Presenter:
Anne Belohorec
Facilitators:
Paul & Monica
Robinson
Presenter:
Laurel Vespi
REFRESHMENT BREAK
CLOSING SESSION
Celebrate: The Voice of Women: Romp through time with a fun skit recognizing women’s right to votepresented by the Canadian Federation of University Women. Fast forward to today and hear about the exciting
advocacy work of The Edmonton Raging Grannies.
Death – Who Wants to Talk About That? Death – we will all experience it at some point in time. Unfortunately, it is
Facilitator:
not an easy topic to discuss or an event we like to prepare for. But the world is changing and more and more people
Rayne Johnson
want to have an active role and experience death differently than in the past. There are lots of options to explore even
including a green burial. Join Rayne for frank and thought provoking discussion on a variety of issues dealing with death
and dying.
REGISTRATION (Main Lobby) Coffee and Muffins available by Auditorium (Lower Level)
WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
The Art of Celebration: In the midst of our crazy busy lives we often don’t stop to celebrate our achievements. Join
Laurel and learn the art of celebration as she shares a simple way to pause, pay attention to, and acknowledge life’s
wonderful moments both large and small.
10:15-10:30am COFFEE BREAK
10:30am-12pm MORNING SESSIONS (Pick one session to attend)
Growing Stronger: Simple Ways to Build Back Your Strength: Without regular physical activity and exercise, women
lose more than seven pounds of muscle per decade and gain at least that much in body fat. Join Paul and Monica
Robinson, co-owners of Kneifel Robinson (KR) Personal Training, to review some of the encouraging research on aging,
strength, bone density and function. Practice simple strengthening exercises to help turn back the clock. Hands on
demo session. Wear comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes.
Anne’s Story: My Journey of Health and Healing: Life is never simple and straight forward. When Anne was in her
20’s, busy working and raising three young children, she was diagnosed with a devastating form of multiple sclerosis.
Faced with the grim possibility of a future with limited physical mobility, Anne embarked on a journey of health and
wellbeing. Through sheer determination and perseverance she eventually recovered her ability to walk and move freely.
Come hear this inspiring story and help celebrate her journey to wellness.
Financial Finesse: Celebrate Being a Canadian Woman: We’ve come a long way but the journey continues. Discover
six empowering strategies that can help you build a more secure financial future. Tap into everything this great country
has to offer in terms of OAS, CPP, TFSA’s, RSPs and RESPs. Sound financial advice and suggestions from a seasoned
expert to help secure your peace of mind.
Perpetual Calendar: Create a fun practical calendar to track the dates of your family’s birthdays, anniversaries
and other special occasions. A quick and easy tool to help you remember recurring events from year to year.
See article in newsletter on page for more details. All supplies provided. Please bring an extra $8 to cover costspayable to instructors. MAX =16
Celebrate Your Past, Present and Future! The babies are grown and the hormones have changed but that
shouldn’t limit you from creating a new beginning! Connect with your new dreams and birth a new chapter in
your life. Start by taking a step back and shining a light on some of the ‘miss-takes” of your past. Be grateful for
this wisdom and life lessons as you begin to plant new seeds for your future. Ann will help you discover how to
tap into a new vision for your future and how to avoid feeling “stuck” in the present. It’s time to bloom and move
forward to creating the life you really want! MAX:35
What the Body Remembers: Listening - and Writing - from the Reptilian Brain: Award winning author Margaret
Macpherson believes the act of writing can be instrumental in the act of healing. Old hurts and patterned
behaviour are held in the body and the brain. Releasing them onto the page can be a transformative process that
springboard us back to wholeness. Join Margaret for a lively workshop that involves some talking, some writing
and, if you want, some sharing. What is your body saying to you?
12-1pm
LUNCH
1-2:30pm
AFTERNOON SESSIONS (Pick one session to attend)
Living Lightly: Altering Your Personal Storybook: Living lightly is about letting go of the stuff that weighs
us down and developing an attitude of living with fewer burdens and encumbrances. Using mixed media art
materials, you will be guided to begin to create a mini altered life storybook, filled with the unique images,
metaphors and symbols of your life. Nancy, Art Therapist, will help you embark on a journey to explore the power
of your imagination and create a one of a kind work of art. Hands on experiential session. No art experience
required. Note please bring extra $10.00 to cover cost of supplies-payable to instructor. MAX:15
Packing Your Carry On: Essential Tools for Enhancing Wellness and Resilience: Join Sharon and Brittany to learn
more about the symptoms of post- traumatic stress disorder and the ongoing consequences of living in high stress
environments. Understand the flight, flight and freeze response and explore Dr. Francine Shapiro’s Adaptive Information
Processing (EMDR) theory on processing overwhelming events. Learn strategies such as grounding, containing, calm
place, inner coach, and future success imagery to regulate your emotions and physical responses during times of stress.
Take home tools will be provided as well as links to other free tools, workbooks and phone apps.
Walk like an Egyptian, Eat like a Mediterranean: Tips for Better Health! It shouldn’t be about what you can’t eat,
rather the focus should be on what you can eat. Come and discover the basics of the Mediterranean Diet, a way of
eating that emphasizes plant based foods such as vegetables and fruit, legumes, nuts and olive oil. The benefits: a
healthier heart and possible reduced risk of inflammation. Klara will outline tips on how to sneak in more fruit and
vegetables. She will also provide tasty samples of entrees featuring legumes to help you feel more confident in
planning meatless meals. Also discover new ways to cook and serve fish. A tantalizing session to help you put your
best fork forward!
BeMoved® Dance Fitness: BeMoved® is a new dance fitness experience for adults of all movement abilities. It will
inspire you to embrace dance as a lifelong path to health, joy and fulfillment. Learn choreography while cutting a rug
to the great music of the era, ranging from classics by The Drifters and The Spinners to contemporary re-stylings by
Jersey Boys and Glee. No dance experience required. Steps are simple and easy to learn. Wear comfortable loose
fitting clothes and be prepared to move. Hands-on demo session. MAX=35
Crash Course on Make-up: Back by popular demand! Most of us have been applying our make up the exact
same way for years and years. Maybe it’s time for an update. Staff from Shoppers Drug Mart will share tips and
secrets to help you look good and feel great. A fun easy way to put a new spring in your step!
8:30-9am
9am
9:15-10:15am
Conference Program
Session Choices:
Please make a 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice for the
morning and afternoon sessions.
Morning (10:30 AM to Noon)
Growing Stronger
_________
Anne’s Story _________
Financial Finesse
_________
Perpetual Calendar _________
Celebrate Your Past,
Present and Future
_________ What the Body Remembers _________
Afternoon (1:00 - 2:30 PM)
Living Lightly
__________
Packing Your Carry on
__________
Eat like a Mediterranean
__________
Be Moved®
__________
Crash Course on Make-up __________
Death - Talking About It
__________