SELF-HELP/WELLNESS
Let’s Shake, April 27, 6 p.m. Michelangelo Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St. Spreading awareness and raising research funds for Parkinson’s Disease. Tickets: $55. Email: letsshakepd@gmail.com or 577-7283 Parkinson’s Awareness Open House, April 28, 10:30 a.m. to noon, St. Peters Hospital, 88 Maplewood Ave. Enter through rear doors of hospital, auditorium on your right. Information from pharmacists, massage therapists, physios and more, Tulip sale. 575-1504 VON Caregiver Support Group, for those looking after an adult child, April 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Caregivers meet, learn and exchange experiences, coping strategies with others with similar challenges. In-home respite care can be arranged for your family member at $6/hour so you can attend the support group. 523-1055 ext. 408 or miriam.cahn@von.ca
Living with Diabetes, April 30, 1 to 3 p.m. St. Joseph’s Ambulatory Centre, 2757 King St. E. For newly diagnosed diabetic or as a refresher. Register: 573-4819
Caregivers Resource Fair, April 30, 2:30 p.m. Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection, 821 Upper Wentworth St. Free. caregiversresourcefair@gmail.com or 289-2538220 Taking Charge of Your Osteoarthritis, May 2, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Community Room, Fortinos, 2515 Appleby Line, Burlington. Resources needed to cope with the disease. Registration, Darlene, 632-9390 ext. 1301. Covered through OHIP
Families Matter, May 3, 6 p.m. St. Joseph’s Healthcare, West 5th Campus, 100 West 5th St. Hosted by Mental Health and Addiction Program. Speaker: Dr. Nick Kates, benefits of partnership between families and care providers in patient care and recovery. Parking $10 cash, at registration table. 5221101
Osteoarthritis of the Hand, May 4, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Arthritis Society, 2289 Fairview St., Suite 316, Burlington. practical tips, exercises, adaptive devices and splints. Registration: Darlene 632-9390 ext. 1301. Covered through OHIP.
Alpha, April 30, 6:30 p.m. Dundas Calvin Church, 420 Hwy 5, Dundas. 519-242-9304 Weight Loss Group, April 30, 6:15 p.m. Wesley United Church, 651 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. Take off pounds sensibly, first visit free. 289682-2338
Canadian Calorie Counters, Mondays, 1 to 2 p.m. Millgrove United Church, 370 5th Concession W., Flamborough. Support to those looking to lose extra pounds. 289-237-5381 Refuge Recovery, April 29, 6 p.m. De La Sol Yoga Studios, 430 York Blvd. Recovering addicts who use Buddhist principles to fully heal from their addictions. Email: refugerecoveryhamilton @gmail.com or call 540-3569. Al-Anon and Alateen Hamilton and Burlington, help for anyone whose life is, or has