Dave Ogilvie
The Rainy River District United Churches and the Canadian Mental Health Association will be presenting a workshop, entitled “The Art of Visiting People with Dementia,” this Saturday (April 2) from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Knox United Church in Emo.
Jolene Morriseau, a geriatric mental health worker will present an overview of Alzheimer’s and related dementia, how dementia can change communication patterns, and tips for visiting people who have dementia.
A free lunch will follow.
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A variety of videoconference workshops for small business are being offered by the Rainy River Future Development Corp. in April.
Topics will include “Microsoft Office Word 2007–Tips for Small Business,” “Developing a Marketing Plan,” “Small Business Tax Seminar,” and many other seminars applicable to small businesses.
Videoconference workshops cost $5 each, and are held in their training room at the RRFDC’s office in Fort Frances.
For more information or to register, contact Angela Halvorsen at 274-3276 or via e-mail at angela@rrfdc.on.ca
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The Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary would like to thank everyone for the support they received at their “Shamrock Tea” earlier this month.
Thanks to everyone who attended, donated baking, and worked so hard to make his annual event such a success.
All proceeds will go towards the upgraded X-ray equipment for our hospital.
The auxiliary also would like to thank Shirley Pattison’s family for the donations given in her memory to the X-ray project.
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The men of the district are reminded of a weekend retreat that will be happening April 8-10 at “The Lighthouse” in Baudette, Mn.
The theme for the weekend is “Forgiveness: Round 2,” and will feature guest speaker Dr. Daniel Klassen, who spoke about forgiveness at a recent “Men’s Breakfast” in Emo.
The cost for the weekend is $150 if you register before April 1, or $175 at the door. Individual sessions also are available for $40 each.
For reservations or additional information, contact Gary Smith at gardarsmith@gmail.com or by calling 1-218-766-0475 (please leave a message).
You also can contact Fred Paesel at 487-1502 or via e-mail at ppaelsel@jam21.net
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Guthrie United Church in Devlin will be hosting its annual “Spring Fling” auction and bake sale on Sunday, April 10 in the Devlin Hall starting at 2 p.m.
Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for kids 12 and under.
Anyone wishing to donate items for the penny table is asked to contact Trudy or Pam (at Greensides Store) before April 3.
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A fundraiser raffle is being held for Dana Siemens, son of George and Martha, sponsored by the local Emo and District Lions Club.
Last August, Dana had an episode that originally was thought to be a stroke. Subsequent MRIs determined that it was not, however.
After experiencing continuing and worsening symptoms, he travelled to the Los Angeles Hospital in Mexico on Feb. 10 for testing to determine if he was a candidate for the new Chronic Cerebro-Spinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) treatment.
This surgery has since started to be offered in the U.S., but not yet in Canada.
On Feb.11, Dana had the costly surgery and has since experienced some positive results.
Raffle tickets are being sold at various businesses in Rainy River District to help with medical expenses.
Dana and his family would like to thank everyone for their support.
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The Canadian Diabetes Association is offering a Healthy Living Diabetes Expo on Wednesday, April 13 from 6:30-9 p.m. at “The Centre” at 100 Casmir Ave. in Dryden.
Dr. McGavock of the Manitoba Institute of Child Health, the keynote speaker, has received funding from the Canadian Diabetes Association to explore how much exercise overweight teens need in order to lower their risk of type 2 diabetes.
Dr. McGavock will explain how exercise can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
For more information, call 1-807-223-7406 ext. 343.
Don’t miss this important presentation.
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The annual “Cuts for Cancer,” which is held during “Spring Fever Days” in Emo, promises to be big attraction at this year’s event.
Anyone wishing to take part in this worthwhile cause should be busy collecting pledges.
The money raised locally stays in Northwestern Ontario, helping individuals and families who are dealing with this disease.
Let’s make this year’s “Cuts for Cancer” the best yet!
