Events

This is a list of upcoming events. You can also see a calendar view of these events, or you can find details about past events in the Event Archive.

Ottawa

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Well-Being after Spinal Cord Injury-Growing Older & Staying Healthy

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm

People with spinal cord injuries cacn expect to live as long as the gneral population, but face several challenges to maintaining optimal levels of health and quality of life.

Although the field of spinal cord injury rehabilitation has made several advaces, we are still only at the beginning of understanding of what it means to live long0term with spinal cord injury.

In addition to contending with secondary health conditions, such as pressure ulcers and urinary tract infections, people with spinal cord injury may experience typical age-related conditions such as heart disease or cancer. A key challenge facing health professionals and patients alike is understanding whether changes in health are due to aging, spinal cord injury or the comination of both

Hamilton

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No Limits Dinner

Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 6:00pm - 10:00pm

March 25th – at Michelangelo’s Banquet and Conference Centre – Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton. Tickets just $125 per person – for more information contact Chelsea Crealock, Community Development coordinator 905-516-7774.

Toronto

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Adaptive Aids and Devices

Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lyndhurst Patient Cafeteria

520 Sutherland Dr

Toronto, ON

Canada

43° 43' 5.0088" N, 79° 22' 9.1524" W

Living with a disability is tough in terms of accomplishing some of the everyday tasks. Although it's difficult, it is still achievable. However, you might need to use adaptive aids and devices specially designed for SCI. They can make life much easier and reestablish your independence. Join us in this Peer Connection Session where our peer support volunteers will bring their adaptive aids and demonstrate their usage. Information about where to purchase them and how much they might cost will also be given.

Hamilton

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Peer Connections: “Adaptive Aids: Creative Tools"

Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Your Invited to Peer Connections

TOPIC: “Adaptive Aids: Creative Tools"

DATE: Thursday, March 25, 2010

TIME: 7:OO pm

PLACE: Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Dining Room
300 Wellington Street North
Hamilton, ON

Windsor

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Windsor Wheelchair Relay Challenge

Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Push yourself to the limit with the 3rd Annual Wheelchair Relay Challenge. RACE with your team around a course with other hardcore wheelers, or cruise the course at your own pace. Whether an individual or part of a team, register today and join us as we raise money to support individuals with a spinal cord injury achieve self-reliance. Space is limited so register now to ensure your team a spot in the race.

Barrie

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Who Let The Dogs In?

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Have you ever wondered what a service dog could provide to the life of someone with a disability? Have you wondered about the training involved with the dogs? Do you have questions about how to apply for a dog and the process involved? Do you like dogs?

London

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Protecting Yourself and Your Family: Defensive and Offensive Tools

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

This topic will be touching on what those various tools (Insurance and Investments) are and how they can be used in a financial plan to allow peace of mind while living your life the way you envision it.

Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Topic: "Financial Planning Matters"
Guest: Chad Mackness, Sunlife Financial Advisor
Place: Parkwood Hospital
Room: A467
Time 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Lunch provided

Ottawa

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How to be your own Advocate

Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Please join us on March 25, 2010 from 6:00pm-7:30pm for this months Peer Connections group with the topic "How to be your own Advocate". Learn the Skills to effectively Advocate on your own behalf.

Location to be determined

Join us for Great Door Prizes and Delicious Food. Attendant services are also available.

RSVP to Madelyn.scanlan@cpaont.org or 613-723-1033 613-723-1033 Ext. 232

London

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