Contact information
For information about osteoporosis, to find a support group near you or to create a group in your
community, please contact:
Manitoba Chapter
Chair: Marg MacDonell
123 St. Anne's Road
Winnipeg, MB R2M 2Z1
Phone: (204) 772-3498
Fax: (204) 772-4200
Email: manitoba@osteoporosis.ca
Brandon and surrounding area: Leanne Treloar at (204) 761-5716
South Eastman area, including Steinbach: Irene Lemoine (204) 422-8019
Spinal Column Newsletter
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Spinal Column - 2011-11 - Issue 003
No Bones About it - OC Annual General Meeting was a huge success!
VIP reception
Manitoba Delegate New National Board Chair - Cheryl Baldwin
Community Partner Award - Canada Safeway Pharmacy
Well-deserved Award - Award for Overall Excellence
Supplement - Make Your First Break Your Last - Insist on Assessment
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Spinal Column - 2011-08 - Issue 02
Kudos to Award Winners - Lieutenant Governor's Award (Marg MacDonnell) & Honourary Life
Membership Award (Marian Kremers)
Social Media Debut - OCM's Very Own Facebook Page and Twitter Stream!
Navigating a New Sense of Self - A 7-session peer support group
Newly Diagnosed Program - Offering You an Overview of Osteoporosis and Teaches You How To
Live Well With The Disease
How Does Research Improve Osteoporosis Care?
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Spinal Column - 2011-03 - Issue 01
Osteoporosis Patient Bill of Rights
New Clinical Practice Guidelines: Get Up To Speed
Manitoba Chapter to Host National 2011 AGM
Wrist Fractures
Safe Driving With Osteoporosis
The Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network (COPN) - A national network of people living with
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Speaker services
'Reducing the risk of and managing Osteoporosis'
Do you want to learn more about reducing your risk of osteoporosis and practical tips on how to manage
osteoporosis? Consider having a trained volunteer spokesperson from the organization meet with you and your
group of colleagues for a personalized session. An excellent selection of pamphlets about calcium, exercise,
drug therapies and many other topics will be made available to you at each session.
To arrange a date and location that is convenient for both you and the speaker contact the Winnipeg
Chapter or either of the branches. There is no charge for these services however a donation to the Chapter is
appreciated.
Support groups
‘Supporting the Newly Diagnosed’
This program is designed for individuals who have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Once a month,
we offer them the opportunity to attend a presentation containing accurate and pertinent information and
introduce them to the variety of resources available through our office. Additionally, they can share their
stories and have their questions answered.
If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis, contact the office for further
information.
'Osteoporosis - Navigating a new sense of self'
This is a seven-session peer support group program. Sessions are free but registration is required.
Participants will receive interactive information about bone health and have the opportunity to actively
engage in discussions and share experiences. A new topic will be addressed each month in two Winnipeg
locations. Through generous funding, there is no cost to participants.
Date to be announced
Upcoming Chapter events
Newly Diagnosed Group
Receiving a diagnosis of osteoporosis can be frightening for many. OCM’s ‘Newly Diagnosed’
program offers you an overview of osteoporosis and how to live well with the disease. The next
session will be held Thursday February 16th from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Chapter office. Please
call the office to register.
7th Annual Cheese and Wine Evening
This year our
prestigious annual fundraising event will be held at the prestigious Niakwa Country Club on Thursday, March
1st, 2012. Special guests for the evening will be host Jim Ingebrigtsen from “Great Tastes
of Manitoba”, and Gord Steeves, Honorary Chair.
Sparkling wine service will begin at 6:30pm accompanied by hors d’oeuvres – appetizers,
veggies, and roast beef on a bun. James Engstrom, sommelier and wine consultant, will introduce four
pairings of wines from thewinehouse with Cheeses by Bothwell. Desserts and coffee from
Cornelia Bean will be a sweet and delightful close to the evening.
There will be a terrific silent auction and great draw prizes. Mark your
calendars now and come out with your friends to enjoy a fantastic evening! Tickets are only $70 if
purchased on or before January 31st, and afterwards $80 (a tax receipt for $25 will be
issued). Buy early and save! Contact the office to purchase your tickets.
Do you have a friend or relative who owns a business? Ask them if they
would be willing to donate a prize for our silent auction or participate as a table sponsor or wine
patron. If you would like to donate an auction item or for more information on sponsorship options,
please contact the office.
We will also require volunteers to help out during the day of the event. If you would
like to help out, please contact Cherylle at cunryn@mymts.net
Spring Forum: “Building Strong Bones”
Saturday, April 21st from 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Masonic Temple, 420 Corydon Avenue
Admission: $20 (includes lunch and light refreshments)
Call the office as registration is required
The day will feature four sessions:
1. Diagnosis and overview presented by Dr. Heather Frame
2. Calcium-rich recipes presented by Anna Pohorecky, Registered Dietitian
3. Exercise and active living presented by Emily Hunter, Physiotherapist and Andrea Bedard,
Kinesiologist
4. Medication and supplements presented by Michelle Glass, Pharmacist
“Interactive formation Stations” available throughout the day:
Vision screening
Balance testing
Mobility Aid assessment
Falls Prevention
Height measurement and Frax assessment
(Be sure to bring your T-score along!)
For more information please contact the Manitoba Chapter office at 772-3498 or email manitoba@osteoporosis.ca
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Available positions / Volunteer
postings
Multicultural Seniors Speakers’ Bureau: There are many seniors in our
province who are not fluent in English. The Manitoba Chapter has received a grant from New Horizons to help
reach out to those people in their own language. We are looking for volunteers aged 55+ who can speak English
and an additional language to join the Multicultural Seniors Speakers’ Bureau. Some educational material is
already available in a variety of languages. If you or someone you know can help, please contact the
office.
Education Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to join the Speakers’ Bureau to make
presentations on Osteoporosis and/or host displays at Health and Wellness Fairs.
Communications/Public Relations: Duties include: assist in promotion of
activities and events, develop relationships with local media, create a communications plan, create an annual
communications activity plan, submit updates to the Chapter’s web page and write articles for
publication.
Fund Development Chair: This individual would become a
member of the Chapter Executive and chair the Fund Development Committee. He/she would be responsible for
developing and implementing a strategy for enhancing the existing portfolio of fund development activities,
preparing proposals and grant requests and for maintaining an annual plan and budget for fund development
activities.
