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Nutrition Label Reading

Tuesday June 24
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
New Vision Family Health Team
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In this 1-hour workshop, we will learn how nutrition information on food labels can help you make informed food choices.  We will explore the Nutrition Facts Table and provide tips to help you better understand the information on these labels. 

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16 Jun
New Vision Workshops
12:30PM - 1:30PM

Beyond the Scale

In this 1-hour workshop, facilitated by a Registered Dietitian, you will learn about lifestyle recommendations for maintaining a healthy weight. We will discuss healthy body image and suggestions for nutrition and exercise goals for sustainable change.

17 Jun
New Vision Workshops
9:30AM - 11:30AM

Craving Change (4-week session)

This 4-week "how-to" workshop series focuses on helping you change your relationship with food. Understand WHY you eat the way you do, comfort yourself without food, change your thinking, change your eating. This 2-hour, 4 week workshop series takes place at New Vision, but registration is completed through the Waterloo-Wellington Self-Management Program.

18 Jun
New Vision Workshops
5:00PM - 6:30PM

Building Resiliency

Resilience is a mindset and process that allows us to adapt to life’s challenges and manage adversity with increased mental, emotional, and physical flexibility. In this 1.5 hour in-person workshop, led by one of our Social Workers, we will explore what resiliency means and ways to achieve increased resilience in everyday life. 

23 Jun
New Vision Workshops
4:30PM - 5:30PM

Nutrition Label Reading

In this 1-hour workshop, we will learn how nutrition information on food labels can help you make informed food choices.  We will explore the Nutrition Facts Table and provide tips to help you better understand the information on these labels. 

24 Jun
New Vision Workshops
12:30PM - 1:30PM

Nutrition Label Reading

In this 1-hour workshop, we will learn how nutrition information on food labels can help you make informed food choices.  We will explore the Nutrition Facts Table and provide tips to help you better understand the information on these labels. 

25 Jun
New Vision Workshops
11:30AM - 1:00PM

Building Resiliency

Resilience is a mindset and process that allows us to adapt to life’s challenges and manage adversity with increased mental, emotional, and physical flexibility. In this 1.5 hour in-person workshop, led by one of our Social Workers, we will explore what resiliency means and ways to achieve increased resilience in everyday life. 

01 Jul
Alert
12:00AM

Office Closure - Canada Day

09 Jul
New Vision Workshops
12:00PM - 2:00PM

Changing Your Relationship with Anxiety

Are you overwhelmed with trying to stop or control your anxiety? In this 2-hour workshop, led by our Social Worker, you will learn about anxiety as a normal function of our nervous system and how to shift your approach to anxiety through mindfulness, self-compassion, and practical techniques that can help reduce its intensity. 

10 Jul
New Vision Workshops
1:30PM - 2:30PM

Walk and Talk

Looking to boost your energy? Do you want to be more active but have difficulty getting started? Do you enjoy walking? If yes, join our Walk and Talk Wellness Group!
The purpose of this group is to provide a supported exercise and activation program for people who may be isolated, coping with mental health or other chronic health conditions. The educational component will incorporate mindfulness, stress management strategies, nutrition information and social support.  Our hope is to enhance lifestyle change and get people moving for physical and mental health! Walk at your own pace. Everyone is welcome!

A waiver form will be required prior to joining the group.  These in-person sessions are held at the Waterloo Rec Complex located at 101 Father David Bauer Drive in Waterloo.

16 Jul
New Vision Workshops
5:30PM - 7:30PM

Changing Your Relationship with Anxiety

Are you overwhelmed with trying to stop or control your anxiety? In this 2-hour workshop, led by our Social Worker, you will learn about anxiety as a normal function of our nervous system and how to shift your approach to anxiety through mindfulness, self-compassion, and practical techniques that can help reduce its intensity. 

 

22 Jul
New Vision Workshops
4:00PM - 5:30PM

Blood Sugar Basics: Prediabetes and Diabetes Lifestyle Education

In this 1.5-hour workshop, led by one of our Registered Dietitians, learn what pre-diabetes and diabetes are and how they affect our health. We will discuss nutrition and lifestyle guidelines for improving blood sugar levels to help with the prevention and management of these conditions.

23 Jul
New Vision Workshops
12:30PM - 2:00PM

Blood Sugar Basics: Prediabetes and Diabetes Lifestyle Education

In this 1.5-hour workshop, led by one of our Registered Dietitians, learn what pre-diabetes and diabetes are and how they affect our health. We will discuss nutrition and lifestyle guidelines for improving blood sugar levels to help with the prevention and management of these conditions.

04 Aug
Alert
12:00AM

Office Closure - Civic Holiday

12 Aug
New Vision Workshops
12:30PM - 1:30PM

The Glycemic Index

In this 1-hour workshop, learn all about how your blood sugars respond to different types of foods. Discover how to balance your meals and snacks to achieve more stable blood sugars and feel your best! This workshop is perfect for those with pre-diabetes, type 1 or 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, PCOS, or for those who are simply interested in learning how to improve their health by eating well.

13 Aug
New Vision Workshops
4:30PM - 5:30PM

The Glycemic Index

In this 1-hour workshop, learn all about how your blood sugars respond to different types of foods. Discover how to balance your meals and snacks to achieve more stable blood sugars and feel your best! This workshop is perfect for those with pre-diabetes, type 1 or 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, PCOS, or for those who are simply interested in learning how to improve their health by eating well.

01 Sep
Alert
12:00AM - 11:59PM

Office Closure - Labour Day

15 Sep
New Vision Workshops
4:30PM - 5:30PM

Nutrition During Menopause

In this 1-hour workshop, learn about the role nutrition plays in the many body changes that can occur during menopause, including changes in weight and body composition. Explore key nutrients for this life stage, and discover the benefits of anti-inflammatory eating for heart health and menopause symptom management. 

16 Sep
New Vision Workshops
12:30PM - 1:30PM

Nutrition During Menopause

In this 1-hour workshop, learn about the role nutrition plays in the many body changes that can occur during menopause, including changes in weight and body composition. Explore key nutrients for this life stage, and discover the benefits of anti-inflammatory eating for heart health and menopause symptom management. 

02 Oct
New Vision Workshops
1:30PM - 2:30PM

Walk and Talk

Looking to boost your energy? Do you want to be more active but have difficulty getting started? Do you enjoy walking? If yes, join our Walk and Talk Wellness Group!
The purpose of this group is to provide a supported exercise and activation program for people who may be isolated, coping with mental health or other chronic health conditions. The educational component will incorporate mindfulness, stress management strategies, nutrition information and social support.  Our hope is to enhance lifestyle change and get people moving for physical and mental health! Walk at your own pace. Everyone is welcome!

02 Oct
New Vision Workshops
4:30PM - 5:30PM

Introduction to Solids

Curious about when and how to start your baby on solid foods? Join one of our expert Registered Dietitians for this hands-on, informative session designed to guide you through the transition—month by month. Babies welcome to attend.

03 Oct
New Vision Workshops
12:00PM - 1:00PM

Introduction to Solids

Curious about when and how to start your baby on solid foods? Join one of our expert Registered Dietitians for this hands-on, informative session designed to guide you through the transition—month by month. Babies welcome to attend.

13 Oct
Alert
12:00AM

Office Closure - Thanksgiving

20 Oct
New Vision Workshops
4:00PM - 5:30PM

Blood Sugar Basics

In this 1.5-hour workshop, led by one of our Registered Dietitians, learn what pre-diabetes and diabetes are and how they affect our health. We will discuss nutrition and lifestyle guidelines for improving blood sugar levels to help with the prevention and management of these conditions.

21 Oct
New Vision Workshops
1:30PM - 3:00PM

Blood Sugar Basics

In this 1.5-hour workshop, led by one of our Registered Dietitians, learn what pre-diabetes and diabetes are and how they affect our health. We will discuss nutrition and lifestyle guidelines for improving blood sugar levels to help with the prevention and management of these conditions.

02 Dec
New Vision Workshops
4:30PM - 5:30PM

Nutrition During Menopause

In this 1-hour workshop, learn about the role nutrition plays in the many body changes that can occur during menopause, including changes in weight and body composition. Explore key nutrients for this life stage, and discover the benefits of anti-inflammatory eating for heart health and menopause symptom management. 

05 Dec
New Vision Workshops
12:00PM - 1:00PM

Nutrition During Menopause

In this 1-hour workshop, learn about the role nutrition plays in the many body changes that can occur during menopause, including changes in weight and body composition. Explore key nutrients for this life stage, and discover the benefits of anti-inflammatory eating for heart health and menopause symptom management. 

25 Dec
Alert
12:00AM

Office Closure - Christmas Day

26 Dec
Alert
12:00AM

Office Closure - Boxing Day

01 Jan
Alert
12:00AM

Office Closure - New Year's Day

16 Feb
Alert
12:00AM

Office Closure - Family Day

03 Apr
Alert
12:00AM

Office Closure - Good Friday

18 May
Alert
12:00AM

Office Closure - Victoria Day

Community Programs

  • Waterloo-Wellington Self-Management Programs offers a variety of workshops (available online or in-person) to support you with getting the most out of life while living with a chronic condition. The following programs are offered for FREE in the region of Waterloo Wellington.
  • YMCA of Three Rivers have a variety of community health management programs and workshops (in-person and virtual).
  • Breastfeeding Buddies of Waterloo offer a variety of community based peer support program aims to bridge the gap between hospital, community, and home (in-person and virtual).
  • Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Self Help & Peer Support services are provided by people who experience a mental health and/or addiction issue for people who experience a mental health and/or addictions issue.