EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The Women’s Web of Discovery Program is
offered EVERY Wednesday of the month from
3:15 - 5:00 pm. You are welcome to join the
group for the following activities:
September 3rd (Friday) ~ Queen Riverboat
Participants of Women’s Web are coming together for
an amazing ride on the Queen Riverboat which offers
one of the most beautiful views of the river valley.
Women from the program have fundraised for this
exciting activity!
Everyone is welcome!
Cost: $17.95 - Participants purchase their own tickets.
Time: TBA
September 8th ~ Yoga class
YAA certified yoga teacher, June Tnobel welcomes
you to join a gentle yoga stretching class. Come and
learn more about this traditional discipline and how it
can help you develop a healthier body.
Where: CLUB Room, Main Floor
THE SELF-ADVOCACY AND
LEADERSHIP TRAINING (SALT)
PROGRAM
Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region
would like you to join us in welcoming Rachelle Gietz as
our NEW coordinator for the Self-Advocacy and
Leadership Training Program. We are very excited to
have her join our team!
For information on SALT programming in
September, please contact Rachelle at:
780-414-6303.
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Steps to Recovery is an illness management education
and recovery support group offered within the
Moving Ahead Program.
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September 29 ~ Afternoon Tea
Women’s Web welcomes you to join us at Steeps Tea
House, a cozy downtown tea shop where you will
discover a huge diversity of teas and a warm
environment.
Where: Meet on the Main Floor at 3:00 pm.
(We will leave at 3:15 pm)
Women’s Web would like to thank you for your
participation! Every time you attend an activity your
name will be placed in a draw box. At the end of each
month a name will be drawn to win a $10.00 gift card!
The more you come, the more chances to win!
To register or for more information, call Karol at
780-453-4652.
September 24 — October 4
Empire City Centre
The goals of the program are:
September 15th ~ Foot Spa
Taking care of your feet is taking care of yourself! Our
feet are a very important part of our bodies, so come
enjoy a pampering spa with natural ingredients.
You will feel the difference in your feet and throughout
your whole body.
Where: CLUB Room, Main Floor ~ Cost: $1.00
September 22nd ~ Key Ring Making
Women’s Web participant, Lizbeth Watt wants to share
her talent with you. She welcomes you to come and
learn how to make gorgeous key rings.
Where: CLUB Room, Main Floor ~ Cost: $1.00
EDMONTON
INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
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Learning about mental illness
and strategies for treatment
 Decreasing symptoms
 Reducing relapses and
rehospitalization
 Making progress toward goals
and toward recovery
“The Assassination of Jesse
James” starring Brad Pitt filmed at Fort Edmonton Park
Steps to Recovery takes place every Tuesday and
Thursday morning from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
For more information, please call Michele at:
780-414-6300.
The CMHA-ER Activity Calendar
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Tara Wood
Tim Bragg
Joyce H.
Terry E., Larry I., Jamie M.
Harley Court Building
800, 10045 - 111 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2M5
TEL: 780-414-6300
FAX: 780-482-7498
WEB: www.cmha-edmonton.ab.ca
EMAIL: main@cmha-edmonton.ab.ca
CMHA adult programs are available to
people who:
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Are 18 - 64 years of age.
Are living with a mental illness.
S E P T E M B E R
Life Skills and Education Program
S.O.S Theatre
Let the fun begin! Come learn about story telling, characters,
scripts and improvisation!
Facilitator: Tara Wood
When: Mondays, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Where: Large Training Room, 8th Floor
Brainstorming Potluck
Come and enjoy some delicious food while we discuss
Mindworks activities you would like to do in the upcoming
months. Please bring your favourite dish to share with the group.
When: Thursday, September 9, 3:30 - 5:15 pm
Where: Board Room, 8th Floor
Community Kitchen
Cook delicious meals with friends and bring them home with you
to enjoy! Please bring three containers with you.
Menu: Dish #1: Brown Rice Penne with Bacon, Tomato &
Cheese, Dish #2: Chicken Fricassee, Snack: Pork Spring Rolls
When: Thursday, September 16, 3:15 - 5:15 pm
Where: CLUB Room, Main Floor
Cost: $5.00 - Payment due by Monday, September 13.
Mindworks Book Club
Make sure to pick up your copy of An Edible Woman by
Margaret Atwood and join us for an interesting discussion about
the book’s plot, characters and symbolism.
When: Thursday, September 23, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Where: Meet at Second Cup at 11802 - Jasper Avenue
Edmonton International Film Festival
Join Mindworks as we experience the wonderful art of cinema.
For Once in my Life is a true story about a band made up of
singers and musicians with a wide range of mental and physical
disabilities. This documentary is an inspiring look at a special
group; their struggles and triumphs as they follow their dream to
make music. With passionate concert footage and intimate
behind-the-scenes glimpses into the band member's lives, the
film paints a heart-warming portrait of what people with
disabilities can do when given a chance.
When: Monday, September 27 - Time: TBA
Where: City Centre Mall, 102 Avenue & 101 Street
Cost: $3.00
Osteoporosis Workshop - Invest in Your Bones
Did you know that one in six women will suffer a hip fracture in
their lifetime and that most of these fractures
Please note:
are caused by osteoporosis? It’s time to think
about the health of your bones and to take
You must
steps to build a healthy framework for the
register for
future. Please join Health Educator, Shelly
each activity!
Hagen for a relaxing discussion about
osteoporosis, including fracture risk evaluation,
interpretation of bone density reports, nutrition,
exercise and treatment options. You will also
learn some practical strategies to improve your
bone health.
When: Tuesday, September 28, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Where: Large Training Room, 8th Floor
This program
is funded by:
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Coming to CLUB is fun, right?! Well, the more the
merrier! Each time you attend a CLUB activity,
your name will be entered to win a prize! One
name will be drawn at the end of each month!
Don’t miss out - come to CLUB!!
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
2
3
1:15 - 3:00 pm
Crafters
ADG Room
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Let’s Get Fit!!
Chair Aerobics
Club Closed
10
6 Labor Day
7
8
9
Club Closed
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Pool Tournament
1:15 - 3:00 pm
Crafters
ADG Room
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Day Camp to Islet Lake Lunch and Social Club
*Sign up* ~ $2.00
*Sign up*
13
14
15
16
17
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Stamping Up with Pam
$1.00
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Edmonton Corn Maze
*Sign up* ~ $2.00
1:15 - 3:00 pm
Crafters
ADG Room
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Autumn Craft
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch and Social Club
*Sign up*
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21
22
23
24
Club Closed
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Expressive Writing
1:15 - 3:00 pm
Crafters
ADG Room
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Bingo and September
Birthdays
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch and Social Club
*Sign up*
27
28
29
30
Club Closed
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Bowling
*Sign up* ~ $2.00
1:15 - 3:00 pm
Crafters
ADG Room
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Walk and
Coffee Talk
For more information on all
programs and eligibility
SCRAPBOOKING
Come put cherished memories
together in an artful way!
Tara Wood, Social
When: Mondays
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Where: Small Training Room,
8th Floor
Cost: $1.00 per session
Recreation Coordinator at:
Want to destroy or build a
computer?
requirements, please call
780-414-6308.
CLUB Recorded Information
Line:
780-414-6326
Or are you looking for an
inexpensive computer for simple
tasks?
Connect with the
Computer Club:
When: Fridays, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: The ADG Room
CROCHET CLUB
The crochet club gathers to crochet,
knit and visit. Materials such as yarn,
needles and hooks are provided.
Everyone welcome!
When: Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Where: The Board Room, 8th Floor
The Quilting Club
Have you ever wanted to learn how to
machine quilt? To make memories and
art out of cherished fabrics? Then this
class is for you!
Instructor: Richard Boulet
When: Fridays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Where: The ADG Room