Contact Information
For information about a support group near you, or to create a group in your community, please
contact:
Alberta Chapter
Chair: Loretta Brown
Currie Barracks, Suite 104, Bldg B8
2526 Battleford Ave SW
Calgary, AB T3E 7J4
Phone: (403) 237-7022
Email: alberta@osteoporosis.ca
Download the Alberta Chapter's 2010 Health Package
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Newsletter
A bi-annual newsletter produced by the Alberta Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada.
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Spring 2011 Newsletter
Osteoporosis Canada Launches 'Bone Fit' Program
No Bones About It - Good Yoga Practice is Beneficial
The AB Chapter Stadiometer - How Do You Measure Up?
Osteoporosis Canada Patient Bill of Rights |
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Spring 2010
Newsletter
Food and Wine - Fundraising event a ‘Sparkling’ Success
Resiliency - Can you and your bones bounce back?
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Fall 2010 Newsletter
New Vitamin D Guidelines: A key factor in good calcium absorption
2010 Annual General Meeting a Success! - Alberta Chapter Chair Wins Award!
Nordic Walking and Osteoporosis - Fracture prevention is an important component of
helping those with Osteoporosis maintain a high level of health and continued independence.
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Chapter Events
Calgary Talk & Tea
The Alberta Chapter will be presenting a 'TALK & TEA' at Southcentre Mall. Osteoporosis staff
will be on site to give short presentations, distribute information and answer any questions you may
have.
Dates: February 1st, March 7th, April 4th, May 2nd, June 6th 2012.
Time: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: The Southcentre Mall Community Room (near Lenscrafters).
Calgary Support Group Meetings
The Alberta Chapter hosts support group meetings every third Tuesday of the month, excluding June-August
and December. Unless otherwise noted, the meetings run from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Confederation Park
Seniors Centre, 2212 - 13 Street NW Calgary. These meetings are open to all and do not require registration
or an admission fee. Free parking is also available. Please note meetings are subject to cancellation in the
event of severe weather.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Diet and Calcium Availability
Presented by: Darlene Weger, Retired Dietician
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Living Well: Exercise TBA
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Health and Lifestyle Coaching
Presented by: Liz Kunzi and Shelly Heath
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Demo and Talk About the Benefits of Tai Chi
Presented by: Taoist Tai Chi Society
Available positions / Volunteer
postings
For more information about volunteer opportunities with the Alberta Chapter contact us by phone at (403)
237-7022 or email us at alberta@osteoporosis.ca.
Contact Information
For information about a support group near you, or to create a group in your community, please
contact:
Contact: Shelly Hagen
Phone: (780) 433-0644
Email: shagen4@shaw.ca
