North Simcoe Muskoka Self Management Programs

10/13/2026

💚 Join the Muskoka Healthy Living Expo to connect with 45+ local organizations and discover resources to support your health and well-being!

📅 November 5 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Active Living Centre, Huntsville
🎟️ Free admission

🔗 Learn more: muskokahealthexpo.ca

Looking for local resources and supports to help you and your family live well? Join the Muskoka Healthy Living Expo for a day of connection, learning and community.

Explore a variety of local services and organizations supporting physical, mental, emotional and social well-being. With more than 45 exhibitors, there will be plenty of opportunities to discover helpful resources, ask questions and connect with organizations in your community.

📅 November 5, 2026
🕐 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Active Living Centre, 20 Park Dr., Huntsville
💚 Free admission

🔗 Learn more: muskokahealthexpo.ca

10/12/2026

World Arthritis Day is a reminder that chronic pain can affect many parts of daily life.

The Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain Workshop offers practical tools to help participants manage symptoms, improve communication with healthcare providers, build problem-solving skills, and create realistic action plans.

You don’t have to manage pain alone.

Learn more: www.nsmselfmanagement.ca

10/10/2026

Managing a chronic condition isn't only physical, it can also affect stress, mood, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.

On World Mental Health Day, we’re reminding our community that support, connection, and practical coping strategies matter.

Self-management workshops can help participants build confidence, manage stress, and feel more in control of their health journey.

Learn more: www.nsmselfmanagement.ca

10/05/2026

💚 Mental health matters. During Mental Illness Awareness Week, let’s keep the conversation going, check in on one another and remind those who may be struggling that support is available.

09/25/2026

🌿 Bereavement Walking Group

Fresh air, gentle movement and connection. Join this weekly drop-in walking group for those experiencing bereavement.

Fresh air, gentle movement and good company.

Our Drop-in Bereavement Walking Group offers a welcoming way to connect with others while enjoying time outdoors.

Join us weekly on Thursdays at 11 a.m. at the Collingwood Arboretum parking lot, behind McDonald’s.

The walks will continue through Thanksgiving and, weather permitting, into late October.

No registration is required. Just come as you are.

Questions? Contact Vanessa at 705-444-2555 ext. 7524.

Learn more at HospiceGeorgianTriangle.com.

09/21/2026

September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day. Did you know that more than 350,000 Ontarians are living with dementia?

Dementia affects each person differently, and no two experiences are exactly the same.

World Alzheimer’s Day encourages learning about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Culture, language, gender, race, socioeconomic circumstances, and access to care can influence how dementia is understood, how support is accessed, and what care feels meaningful to each person.

In long-term care, a resident may rely more on their first language as dementia progresses or find comfort in prayer, music, familiar foods, or cultural practices. Person-centred care may include using translated or visual communication tools, maintaining familiar routines, and learning what matters most to each resident.

These approaches can support dignity, autonomy, belonging, and meaningful participation.

Learn more about this date: https://ow.ly/Xg1I50ZGgwO

09/15/2026

One of the most valuable parts of self-management workshops is learning alongside others.

Participants can share experiences, exchange practical ideas, and feel supported by people who understand what it’s like to manage a chronic condition, chronic pain, or caregiving responsibilities.

Sometimes, support from others makes all the difference.

Learn more: www.nsmselfmanagement.ca

09/04/2026

🌟 South Georgian Bay seniors and caregivers!

Discover local programs, services, and supports at the Blue Mountain Seniors Fair.

📅 Sept. 16 | 🕙 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury
💙 Free admission!

Are you a senior or do you care for a senior in South Georgian Bay?

Come visit us at the Blue Mountain Seniors Fair to learn more about local resources and supports!

🗓️September 16th, 2026
🕠10AM to 2PM
📍Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury
💲FREE

Learn more ➡️https://www.thebluemountains.ca/community-culture/happening-blue-mountains/events-calendar/2026-seniors-fair

09/03/2026

September is Arthritis Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about a condition that affects many Canadians.

Living with arthritis or chronic pain can impact movement, sleep, mood, and daily activities.

Our Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop helps participants learn practical tools to better manage pain, reduce stress, set goals, and improve quality of life.

Learn more: www.nsmselfmanagement.ca

09/02/2026