Polio Québec - Activities

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

2010

Sept. 7^th
to Oct. 12^th

- My Tool Box

October 10^th

- Polio Quebec AGM
- Our Silver Anniversary

ACTIVITIES

1. Workshop : My Tool Box
2. Corpuscule danse : integrated dance, autumne session

1. MY TOOL BOX : Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions

My Tool Box is a free 6-week program for individuals living with chronic disease and their loved ones. The program is designed to teach people the skills they need to live well with chronic health conditions such diabetes, heart disease, asthma, arthritis, cancer, MS, muscular dystrophy, stroke, hypertension, and chronic pain. These fun, practical and interactive workshops include topics such as :

Goal setting and problem solving
Managing pain and fatigue
Dealing with difficult emotions such as frustration and fear
Fitness and healthy eating for maintaining and improving strength
Techniques for reducing stress and anxiety
Communicating effectively with your doctor and health care team

2010 FALL SESSION
from September 7^th to October 12^th

In french :
Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. These session will take place in Montreal downtow, at 2155 Guy street, on the 12^th floor.

In english :
Tuesday morning, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, and Wednesday afternoon, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, in Montreal downtow, at 2155 Guy street, on the 12^th floor. Also, Tuedsay afternoon, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, at Pointe-Claire, and Wednesday evening at DDO.

Registration is usually limited to 10-12 person per group.

To register or for more information, please contact :

Jessica Vitulano
Téléphone : 514-934-1934 poste 71585
Courriel : mytoolbox.mni@mcgill.ca
Site internet : http://mytoolbox.mcgill.ca/

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2. CORPUSCULE DANSE

(Image from the promotional
folder of Corpuscule Danse)

Who :	People with or without handicap. No pre-necessary.
Where :	Centre de Réadaptation Lucie Bruneau, 2295 Laurier East (in the gymnasium). Metro Laurier, bus 27 East.
Tariffs :	15$ / class 100$ / session of 10 classes

The sessions aim to :
To develop your creativity and your theatrical expressivity. To discover your individual potential of movement by the dance contact improvisation. To explore novel methods of dance with your wheel chair, your crutches, your prostheses or with a partner having a handicap.

Sessions directed by France Geoffroy and Estelle Cartwright.

For more information or to register :
- 514 759-5316
- infos@corpusculedanse.com
- http://www.corpusculedanse.com/

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