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Port Coquitlam
| Event | ARTHRITIS 101 |
| Date | September 17, Friday |
| Time | 1 pm – 3 pm |
| Location | Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Avenue |
| Program details |
Learn more about Arthritis and how to self manage the disease. Learn about pain management, exercise, medication and complementary therapies. Information on The Arthritis Society and the programs and services available will be provided. |
| Cost | Free, but registration is required |
| Contact | Please call 604.927.7970 to register. |
| Event | Arthritis Self Management Program |
| Date | Tuesday evenings, September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, and 26 |
| Time | 7:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Location | Wilson Centre 2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam |
| Cost | $25 (includes The Arthritis Helpbook) A family member or friend can attend for $10 |
| Contact | Please call Wilson Centre at 604.927.7970 to register. Space is limted. |
| Event | EXERCISE CONTROL OVER ARTHRITIS |
| Date | October 29, Friday |
| Time | 1 pm – 3 pm |
| Location | Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Avenue |
| Program details |
The Arthritis Society invites you to learn how physical activity and exercise can help Arthritis. Workshop includes why exercise, myth or fact physical activity worsens arthritis, difference between physical activity and exercise and pain management activities for arthritis. |
| Cost | Free, but registration is required |
| Contact | Please call 604.927.7970 to register. |
| Event | STRESS & ARTHRITIS |
| Date | November 19, Friday |
| Time | 1 pm – 3 pm |
| Location | Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Avenue |
| Program details |
Arthritis can be a debilitating disease. Add the stresses of everyday life and it may be overwhelming. In this 2 hour interactive workshop, you will learn about the impact that stress has on the body, strategies for dealing with stress and some techniques to help you manage it and your arthritis. |
| Cost | Free, but registration is required |
| Contact | Please call 604.927.7970 to register. |
| Event | UNDERSTANDING OSTEOARTHRITIS |
| Date | December 10, Friday |
| Time | 1 pm – 3 pm |
| Location | Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Avenue |
| Program details |
The Arthritis Society invites you to learn about this degenerative form of arthritis, how it affects your joints, how to adapt exercise to protect your joints, and why nutrition and weight management play an important role. Early intervention is the key to managing osteoarthritis. |
| Cost | Free, but registration is required |
| Contact | Please call 604.927.7970 to register. |
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