 Seniors
Breast Screening Mobile Coach
The Coach comes on site, and a nurse examiner provides mammograms and breast exams. Offered twice a year at the Thunder Bay and Longlac sites.
Blood Pressure Clinics
Weekly walk in blood pressure clinics at the Longlac site. Once a month the clinic is for seniors.
Community Garden
Community garden in Longlac to promote the interaction amongst residents, to reduce the isolation of seniors, to share gardening skills, and grow healthy food.
Flu Clinic
Annual flu and pneumonia shots are provided for seniors. Offered every fall in Thunder Bay and Longlac.
Living with Diabetes
Education for seniors and their spouses about managing diabetes, exercise, healthy recipe demonstrations, blood pressure and blood sugars can be measured. Offered monthly in Thunder Bay and Longlac.
Senior Community Kitchen
Seniors cook several meals together to bring home on a monthly basis. Basic shelf items are provided free of charge. Offered monthly at the Thunder Bay and Longlac.
Seniors Exercise
One hour exercise, active living program including warm up, stretches, aerobic and muscle strengthening. Once a week in Longlac and Thunder Bay.
Seniors Lunch
Soup and sandwiches are served, bus rides are provided on request, and monthly calendars of activities are distributed. Offered monthly in Thunder Bay site and every second month in Longlac.
Walking Club
A walking program for anyone, particularly seniors. Offered spring and summer in Longlac.
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