Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Dad's Literacy Program

Where: 3524 Dutch Village Road, across from Dairy Queen in the Fairview United Church Hall

When: Saturday, October 22, November 12, 26 from 10:00 to 12:00

The program is for dads, male caregivers, uncles, grandfathers and children baby to 6 years of age. The program will be facilitated by a dad. A healthy snack will be provided, fun and interactive games and art activities, a circle time with book sharing and songs and a nutrition component. The last session will be a Rhythm & Rhyme session.

To register please call 443-9569. Registration begins Friday, September 30 after 9:30.

For more information about our programs and services visit our website at www.parentntot.com

Funding for this program is made possible from FLIEF (Family Learning Initiative Endowment Fund), Department of Labour & Workforce Development

There is no cost for this program.

HRM Volunteer Conference

The HRM Volunteer Conference is an opportunity for volunteers from the diverse communities of HRM to gather to network, train and celebrate together. HRM has been hosting the Conference for over 10 years. Each conference provides a wide selection of interactive & informative sessions, meals & refreshments, experienced speakers, a keynote, networking opportunities and resources for volunteers. This year’s volunteer conference will be:
November 18 & 19 at the Dartmouth Harbourview Holiday Inn
101 Wyse Road, Dartmouth
To register: Call 490-4309 or email hrmvolunteerservices@halifax.ca For more information: www.halifax.ca/volunteerservices

Monday, September 19, 2011

Capital Health Week

Capital Health provides health programs and services to Nova Scotians from West Hants to Sheet Harbour, including Halifax Regional Municipality. Get to know us a bit better during Capital Health Week – a celebration to explore ways we can work together to improve health.

Join us for one of our FREE events hosted by the people of Capital Health:
Topics include:
• Self-Worth • Health Care Planning for Older Adults
• Arts in the Park • MyHealth Passports
• Stroke and Hypertension Awareness • Achieving a Healthier Lifestyle

Community Conversations

My Health. Our Community.
What does a sustainable health care system mean to you? Your voice counts. Join us for a Community Conversation.
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6 to 8 p.m.
St. Philip Neri Hall, 8 Park Road
Musquodoboit Harbour

Wednesday, Sept. 28, noon to 2 p.m.
Alderney Gate Public Library
60 Alderney Dr., Dartmouth

Friday, Sept. 30, 2 to 4 p.m.
Halifax North Memorial Public Library
2285 Gottingen St., Halifax

Health and Wellness Fair

Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bethune Ballroom, Victoria General Hospital
1276 South Park Street, Halifax

Check out demonstrations and information about a variety of health and wellness topics and learn more about some of the programs and services we offer at Capital Health. The fair will feature displays from Your Way to Wellness, Community Health Teams, District Stroke Program, Public Health, Canadian Dementia Knowledge Translation Network, Healing and Cancer Foundation, QEII Foundation, Public Health, Sunshine Room, Capital Health Libraries and Halifax Public Libraries, Healthy Workplace, MyHealth Passport and more!

For more information and a detailed description of events, times and locations visit our website at http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/  or contact Margaret Angus at (902) 473-2726