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May 2014

Healthy Living - The Power of Prevention Conference

"Wellness in the Modern World"

Wednesday May 28 - Lakeview Resort, Gimli

This Year's Theme

Our modern world brings tremendous opportunities and challenges to living healthy, productive, balanced and rewarding lives. How can we as individuals, leaders, staff & volunteers in community, recreation, health, and education use new approaches to wellness based on positive values? How do the basics of play, nutrition, physical activity, affordable recreation, mindfulness, simplicity, physical literacy, leadership, our built environment and technology fit into all this?

Highlights

Join us for informative breakout sessions you will find useful in your everyday life. Don't miss key note speakers, Winnipeg's own Tim Hague (below - left), winner of Amazing Race Canada and Paul LaPolice, former Winnipeg Blue Bomber coach (below - right) and current broadcaster on TSN.

Our Master of Ceremonies - Drew Kozub from City TV's 'Breakfast TV'!

Volunteers from the Interlake and from Eastman will be recognized with the presentation of IERHA Health Promotion Awards and with the Interlake Municipal Recreation Association Awards. Come out and thank these folks for the work they do in our communities that adds to our quality of life!

Get in on the EARLY BIRD SAVINGS by registering on or before May 9!

2 EASY WAYS to REGISTER!

1. Click here to download the registration form:

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION BROCHURE

2. Click here to register online:

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e8iudn0b342cd5a0&llr=sgrmy8dab

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The Manitoba Fitness Council

Meeting the Needs of Rural Manitoba

The Manitoba Fitness Council has been in the process of updating and revising the certifications that are offered to better meet the needs of all new potential fitness leaders but especially those teaching in rural locations.

Here are the changes that have been implemented:

1. Step one fitness Theory - is available either online ( via webinar) or in a classroom

2. Group fitness has been changed to a certification with three different certifications sport conditioning, group Cycle and Step and Choreography)

3. Group Fundamentals ( the prerequisite for all group fitness certifications) is now available online!! via pre-recorded webinars

4. Sport conditioning is our newest certification that focuses on classes that are taught in small communities where a gym space with little to no equipment is the norm.

5. We have lowered the numbers for our rural trainings to 4 participants!

6. We have trained more rural course conductors and evaluators!

We would like to set up trainings in each region to increase our capacity to offer fitness opportunities in Manitoba communities.

For more information on the Manitoba Fitness Council: http://www.manitobafitnesscouncil.ca/

Interested in creating more opportunities for people to get active?

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEADER (PAL) BURSARY

Understanding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias can often be overwhelming and emotional, both for those who have been diagnosed with dementia and for family members or friends who support them.

It's important to remember that you are not alone and that the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is here to help.

You can connect to the Society in several ways. Visiting our website or calling us directly are simple ways to get in touch. You might also be referred by your family physician.

If you live in the Interlake / Eastern region, upon contacting the Alzheimer Society you will be connected with Jackie Dokken, Program Coordinator.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Click Here for More Information:

http://www.alzheimer.mb.ca/


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