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Mississauga (Head Office) Day Services

                 DAY SERVICES CALENDAR
                      2018 Summer / Fall
                        (July - December 2018)

                                Contact Us:

                  Michael Ferrel, Day Program Group Leader
     Mississauga Office: 176 Robert Speck Pkwy, Mississauga, ON, L4Z 3G1
                           Tel: (905) 949-4411 ext.227
                    Email: michael.ferrel@mindforward.org
DAY SERVICES CALENDAR - 2018 Summer / Fall - Peel Halton ...
Welcome the Mississauga (Head Office) 2018 Summer/ Fall Calendar!

Welcome to Mind Forward Brain Injury Services! Our new name reflects a forward-looking vision of support
for our clients, caregivers and family members, as well as our community partners. We know that a person
continues to grow and develop as a person, through a network of support!

Registration, information and contacts are all identified in this calendar. If in doubt, please contact me.

For those wishing to take part in our Psychosocial Groups, please make sure you contact your Case Manager/
Team Leader for more information on how to register.

If you are a returning member to our groups, welcome back! I hope you find our offerings enriching, engaging
and of value to you. For new members, I encourage you to try all of the groups that interest you. Welcome!

Sincerely,

Michael Ferrel
Mississauga Day Services Program Leader

Hi there!

A warm welcome to you! My name is Ashley Budd, and I am the Day Services Coordinator, and Ombudsper-
son with Mind Forward. Thank you for taking the time to review this calendar, we hope that you find multi-
ple areas of interest. Our Day Services programs are continuing to evolve, which makes this is a very exciting
time for our organization, and most importantly ….. YOU! It is an absolute pleasure to serve you, and I look
forward to seeing you at our various Day Services’ locations.

Again ….. Welcome! We are so happy that you are here.

Warm Regards,

Ashley Budd
Program Manager, Day Services
Ombudsperson

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Table of Contents
Inside this Calendar
    How to Register                                                             Page 3
Mississauga Halton (Head Office) Locations
    Programs at a glance (weekly timetable)                                     Page 4
     Group Descriptions                                                         Pages 5– 8
     Mississauga Special Events Listing                                         Page 9
     Important Dates and Holidays                                               Page 10
     Mind Forward Family Holiday Party                                          Page 11
     Community Partners                                                         Page 12
Special Points of Interest
     This Calendar outlines the Mississauga Summer/ Fall 2018 activities and structured group offerings.
     Please refer to our website (www.phdabis.org) for more further information, including links to our
      online calendar, registration forms, Lunch N’ Learns, and Special Events.
     To provide feedback regarding any of our services please contact the Mind Forward Ombudsperson,
      Ashley Budd via e-mail at Ashley.Budd@mindforward.org or via phone at 905 949 4411 ext. 253.

                                                 Registration
 How to Register
 Beginning Thursday June 14th, please bring in your completed registration form with cash or a cheque to our Head
 Office at 176 Robert Speck, where our Day Services Leader will assist you. If you require additional support with this
 process you may also consult your Case Manager or seek assistance from a Day Services Team Member. You can
 also register on-line at www.phdabis.org on the ‘What’s Happening’ page . Please note that all groups are offered
 on a first come-first serve basis, and the number of participants that can be accommodated is limited for some
 groups.

 Payment Process:
 1.    Write in the cost of the group or activity.
 2.    Total the fees for groups.
 3.    Total the fees for special events.
 4.    Add the two totals together at the bottom of the registration page.

 Payment Method:
 1.    We accept payment by cash, or cheque made out to PHDABIS. Please consult with Day Program staff or CM/
       Team Leader if you want to use post-dated cheques. Payment must be provided at the time of regis-
       tration.
 2.    Please make cheques payable to: Peel Halton Dufferin Acquired Brain Injury Services. (PHDABIS)

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PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE!
  MONDAY            TUESDAY           WEDNESDAY            THURSDAY              FRIDAY
                  Mind Forward      Pranayam YOGA       Aphasia Commu-        Gardening and
                       Café           9:30-10:30        nication Groups           Grounds
                    10:00-1:00       @ Head Office       9:00-12:00 and        Maintenance
                  @ Head Office     July 4—Dec 19           1:00-4:00           11:00-12:00
                 By Referral Only                        @ Head Office         @ Head Office
                 July 3—Dec 18                          By Referral Only      July 6 — Sept 7
    Bowling        Café MEAL         Woodworking 2         Jumpstart/         Breakfast Club
  11:00-12:00      12:00-1:00           11:00-12:00     Sunshine Stroll         9:30-11:00
@ Classic Bowl    @ Head Office        @ Head Office       9:30-10:30         @ Head Office
3055 Dundas W    July 3—Dec 18       July 4—Sept 26      @ Head Office       Sept 14 — Dec 14
July 9—Dec 17                                or         July 5 — Dec 13
                                       Oct 3--Dec 19
Woodworking 1      Social Club           Book Club      Artistic Creations     Music and Me
   2:00-3:00        1:00-2:00            1:00-2:00        10:30-12:00           11:00-12:00
 @ Head Office    @ Head Office        @ Head Office     @ Head Office         @ Head Office
July 9—Sept 24   July 3—Dec 18       July 4—Sept 26     July 5 — Sept 27      July 6 — Dec 14
       or                                 Book 1
 Oct 1--Dec 17                      and Oct 3 -Dec 19
                                          Book 2
    BINGO!       Games Galore        In-House Movie       Sports Talk            Karaoke
   3:30-4:30        2:15-3:30             Matinee         11:00-12:00           1:00-2:30
 @ Head Office   @ Head Office           2:30-4:45       @ Head Office        @ Head Office
July 9—Aug 27    July 3—Dec 18         @ Head Office     Oct 4--Dec 13       July 6 — Dec 14
                                      July 4—Dec 19
 Cookie Making      Cheap Date                           Script Writing       Dinner and a
   3:00-4:30       Movie Night                             1:30-3:00              Show!
 @ Head Office       3:30-7:00                           @ Head Office          3:00-6:15
Sept 10— Dec 3   Cineplex Cinema                        Started May 31       @ Head Office
                 309 Rathburn Rd                        ends August 30       July 6 — Dec 14
                  July 3 —Dec 18
                                                          Drama Club
                                                           1:30-3:00
                                                         @ Head Office
                                                         Sept 6 —Dec 6
                                                         Cards & Pool
                                                           3:15-4:45
                                                         @ Head Office
                                                        July 5 — Dec 13

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Groups & Descriptions
MONDAYS
                                          Bowling @ Classic Bowl
                              Monday July 9th , 2018 - Monday December 17th, 2018
                                                    Fee: $158
           Bowling has many physical and cognitive benefits such as muscle toning and strengthening. It improves
     social skills, reduces stress, and enhances hand / eye coordination. This group will run once a week, which includes
    two games and shoe rental. (Cost is $4.00 per game x 22 weeks). A pizza party will be held at the end of our session.

                                         Woodworking 1 (Mondays)
                                                   Fee: $65
                            The same project , a shoe rack repeats Summer and Fall
                          Monday July 9th — Monday September 24th, 2018 SUMMER
                          Monday October 1st — Monday December 17th, 2018 FALL
 The woodworking program is designed to execute higher functioning skills towards self-rehabilitation in areas of the left and
right side of the brain. Each client will be able to develop their own critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills through guided
                                 supervision and step by step instruction to complete the project.

                                                     BINGO!
                                  Monday July 9th, 2018 - Monday Aug 27th, 2018
                                                       $30
  BINGO is a popular game for many! This group will aid to improve hand-eye coordination, boosts cognitive abilities, and
                                                increases socialization.

                                                 Cookie Making
                                    September 10th, 2018 —December 3rd, 2018
                                                      No Fee
           Enjoy making a dessert with others, and having a sample. The cookies will be sold at the Mind Forward
                             Holiday Party in December, as a fundraiser for the Day Program.

TUESDAYS
                                             Mind Forward Café
                              Tuesday July 3th, 2018– Tuesday December 18th, 2018
                                                    Fee: $80
                           Prepare a healthy meal for yourself and your peers at a very low fee.
   You must be able to take a leadership role, help to problem-solve with your team, and work with little staff direction.
                                             Case Manager referral is required.

                                           CAFÉ MEAL Fee: $110
                                        Get your lunches PRE-PAID!
          25 weeks for $110 (includes three free lunches. $5.00 per week includes meal and drink.

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Groups and Descriptions
                                                  Social Club
                               Tuesday July 3rd - Tuesday December 18th, 2018
                                                    No Fee
  This popular group includes socializing, Lunch N Learn presentations, and interactive games. Buy a Café lunch for $5!

                                                Games Galore
                               Tuesday July 3rd - Tuesday December 18th, 2018
                                                    No Fee
         Enhance your cognitive skills and engage in a variety of board games through participation in various
       board games, such as Scrabble, Scattergories, and Monopoly. Improve attention; information processing;
                reading; decision making; planning and strategizing, all while socializing with others!

                          Cheap Date Movie Night @ Cineplex Cinema Mississauga
                             Tuesday July 3rd - Tuesday December 18th, 2018
                                               Pay as you go
   Enjoy a night at the movies with friends. The cost of the movie is reduced with an “Access 2 Entertainment” card.
                         A Scene card will get you a 10% discount on concession stand items.

WEDNESDAYS
                                            Pranayam YOGA
                          Wednesday July 4th - Wednesday December 19th, 2018
                                                No Fee
        Pranayam is a practice of yoga which includes physical postures and exercises, breathing and relaxation
         techniques. Ultimately it enhances emotional regulation, well-being, life satisfaction, and spirituality.

                                 Woodworking 2 (Wednesdays)
                                            Fee: $65
                Wednesday July 4th – Wednesday September 26th, 2018 SUMMER
                 Wednesday October 3rd – Wednesday December 19th, 2018 FALL
         See the Woodworking group description under Mondays. The project is a shoe rack.

                                                 Book Club
                            Wednesday July 4th - Wednesday December 19, 2018
                                           Fee: $40 (two books)
    Join this group to explore two works of literature. Participants will engage in an open discussion about the book
   in relation to life experiences. This group will help to increase communication skills (listening, reading and writing)
                      as well as socialization and interaction skills. The fee covers the cost of the books.

                                        In-House Movie Matinee
                          Wednesday July 4th - Wednesday December 19th , 2018
                                                Fee: $10.
    Come on by to catch films on our big screen TV! The Day Services Team will also provide you with a light snack.

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                                               Groups and Descriptions
THURSDAYS                                   Aphasia Communication Group
                                         Thursday July 5th - Thursday December 20th
        Run in partnership with the Halton Aphasia Centre (HAC), the group is facilitated by registered Speech & Language
              Pathologists (SLP). The group focuses on teaching new skills and support strategies for anyone who has
                                        difficulty communicating and expressing themselves.
             This group is by referral only. Please contact your Case Manager or Team Leader if you are interested.

                                               Jumpstart / Sunshine Stroll
                                         Thursday July 5th - Thursday December 13th, 2018
                                                         No Fee
             This ever popular group includes some warm-up exercises, stretching, strength training, and light cardio. The group
                               ends with a short discussion on hot topics in today’s latest headlines.

                                                      Artistic Creations
                                            Thursday July 5—September 27, 2018
                                                           Fee: $40
      Explore a variety of imaginative artistic activities, including painting, sculpture, crafts, doodling, special occasion cards,
                    and other projects. You will improve your creativity, cognition, and hand-eye coordination.

                                                   Sports Talk
                               Wednesday October 4th - Thursday December 13th, 2018
                                                     No Fee
This group is designed for participants who enjoy playing, watching, and following sports. This will aid in enhancing social skills and
                             will promote knowledge and discussion of current popular sports events.

                                              Script Writing (Currently Running)
                                            Thursday May 24 - August 30th, 2018
                                                            No Fee
  Script Writing will allow participants to explore and learn writing skills. This group will help enhance grammar skills, creative
writing, communication as well as the visualization of the script coming into practice. We will prepare a script for the Drama Club.

                                                    Drama Club
                                 Thursday September 6th - Thursday December 6, 2018
                                                      No Fee
         This fun-filled group will help you enhance your communication skills, self-confidence, imagination, and help you
                                              grow an appreciation for culture and arts.

                                                     Cards and Pool
                                     Thursday July 5th - Thursday December 13, 2018
                                                          Fee: $25
              This group will include a variety of card games and billiards If you are looking to enhance social skills,
      cognitive stimulation, hand and eye coordination, language skills and problem solving skills, then this group is for you!

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                                            Groups & Descriptions

 FRIDAYS
                                          Gardening and Grounds Maintenance
                                      Friday May 24 — Friday September 7, 2018
                                                       No Fee
  Gardening will focus on stress relief and provide a good workout! It promotes psychological well being, as well as boosting
                                   immunity for participants by exposure to healthy bacteria.

                                                 Breakfast Club
                                 Friday September 14— Friday December 14, 2018
                                                    Fee: $60
                               Enhance your knowledge of recipes, kitchen safety, and cleanliness.
         This group will assist with improving your fine motor skills and communication. Maximum of 10 participants.

                                                     Music and Me
                                       Friday July 6 - Friday December 14, 2018
                                                          No Fee
 This musical group allows members to sing and share meaningful pieces of music. The group members will showcase their
        abilities during the annual Mind Forward Holiday Social, Family Picnic and other Mind Forward social events.

                                                         Karaoke
                                       Friday July 6 - Friday December 14, 2018
                                                           2018
                                                          No Fee
  This group will help participants improve memory, relieve stress, and boost self confidence. It also enhances creativity and
                     promotes brain growth by exercising both sides of the brain. Come and sing with us!

                                                  Dinner and a Show!
                                       Friday July 6 - Friday December 14, 2018
                                                        Fee: $168
Start your weekend with a well priced and nutritious home-style cooked meal, including a low fat dessert (costs average $7 per
 dinner). There will be screening of the latest release or a classic flick. Dinner and a Show is a long-time favorite and we can’t
                                      wait for you to join us! Maximum of 21 participants.

                Psychosocial Groups by Referral Only
   Please contact your Case Manager, Team Leader or Group
                 Leader for more information

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                              Special Events!

        Date/Time                             Event/Location                         Fee

Saturday July 14th, 2018       Euchre Tournament & BBQ                         $15
Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM           Mind Forward Head Office
                               176 Robert Speck Pkwy, Mississauga

Sunday July 29th, 2018         Mind Forward Annual Picnic                      No Fee
Time: 11:30AM-2:30PM           Mississauga Valley- Shelter area ‘B’
                               1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd, Mississauga
Saturday August 11th,          Mind Forward Lunch Out                          Pay as you go
Time: 12:00PM-2:30PM           Mandarin Restaurant
                               238 Biscayne Cres. Brampton
Sunday August 26, 2018       Woodbine Racetrack and Slots                      Pay as you go
Time: 12:00PM –4:00PM        555 Rexdale Boulevard
                             Toronto (Accessible by TransHelp)
Saturday September 8th, 2018 South Side Blues Festival & BBQ                   Pay as you go
Time: 2:00PM - 6:00PM        Location: Memorial Park, Port Credit              *Entry fee for
                             20 Lakeshore Rd. East, Mississauga                Main Stage
Saturday September 22nd,       Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays            $49
2018                           Charter Bus from Head Office to Rogers Centre
Time: 2:30PM-9:00PM            Toronto
Friday October 5th, 2018       Thanksgiving Dinner                             $7 if not part of
Time: 3:00PM-6:15PM            Location: Mind Forward Head Office              Dinner and Show
                               176 Robert Speck Pkwy, Mississauga              Group

Saturday October 20th, 2018    Mind Forward Night Out!                         Pay as you go
Time: 4:30PM - 6:45PM          Location: East Side Mario’s
                               5855 Rodeo Drive, Mississauga
Tuesday October 30th, 2018     Mind Forward Halloween Party                    No Fee
Time: 12:00PM - 2:00PM         Mind Forward Head Office
                               176 Robert Speck Pkwy, Mississauga

Saturday November 17, 2018     Mind Forward Night Out!                         Pay as you go
Time: 4:30PM - 6:45PM          Location: Kelsey’s
                               3970 Grand Park Dr, Mississauga

Saturday December 9th, 2018 Mind Forward Annual Holiday Party                  No Fee
Time: 1:00PM-4:00PM         Location: Novotel Banquet Hall
                            3670 Hurontario St, . Mississauga

Friday December 14th, 2018     Christmas Dinner                                $7 if not part of
Time: 3:00PM—6:15PM            Location: Mind Forward Head Office              Dinner and Show
                               176 Robert Speck Pkwy. Mississauga              Group

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            JULY                                               Event
       Monday July 2nd                               Canada Day: Office Closed
       Tuesday July 3rd                             Summer / Fall Session Begins
       Sunday July 29th                             Mind Forward Annual Picnic
          AUGUST                                               Event
      Monday August 6th                             Civic Holiday: Office Closed

        SEPTEMBER                                              Event
    Monday September 3rd                             Labour Day: Office Closed

         OCTOBER                                               Event
      Monday October 8                              Thanksgiving: Office Closed

         DECEMBER                                              Event
  Wednesday December 19th                         Last Day of Summer / Fall Session
    Tuesday December 25                             Christmas Day: Office Closed
   Wednesday December 26                              Boxing Day: Office Closed
December 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, 31                             Drop-In Only

                                                    Donations provided by
                                                          Starbucks

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            THANK YOU TO OUR VALUED COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Access 2 Entertainment                                                  Leon Pharmacy: Robert and Michael Nashat
Able Living (Greaves location)                                          “Les Chanteuses”: Amy Donaldson, Ginger St. James, Rae Billing, Shelley
Argus Info Systems: Dan Pilgrim                                         Budd
Art Gallery of Ontario                                                  Maid of all Work: Mike and Caroline Maurice
Atlas Care Heating and Cooling: Roger Grochmal                          Martin & Hillyer Associates: James Page and Clair Wilkinson
Avalon Care Centre: Karen Lubianetzky                                   Moonshine Café, Oakville: John and Jane Marlatt
Binder Dijker Otte (BDO): Mike Hiley, Erika Teklits                     Massive Tank Music Studios: Ryan Switzer and Laura Kent
Blaney McMurtry & Associates: Maria Kotsopoulos, Maureen Merrill, and   Metro Toronto Zoo
Margaret Rintoul                                                        Mississauga Arts Council: Mike Douglas
Boundless Adventures: Steve Gottlieb                                    Minister of Finance and M.P.P. Mississauga South Hon. Charles Sousa
Boston Pizza, Resolution Drive, Brampton                                Minister of Labour and M.P.P. Oakville: Hon. Kevin Flynn
BIAPH (Brain Injury Association of Peel and Halton): Jorun Rucels       M.P.P, Orangeville: Honorable Sylvia Jones
Brampton City Councillor: Gurpreet Dhillon                              Metro South Oakville Mall
Brain Injury Services: Mila Ray-Daniels, Candy Saraf                    Nidea Partners
Choudhry Witczak Investments                                            Novotel Mississauga: Ganna Kuzavova
City of Brampton                                                        Oakville Art Society
City of Mississauga                                                     Oatley Vigmond
Civitan Club of Oakville : George Horhota, Philip Szabo & Chris Smith   Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA): Ruth Wilcock and Tanya Jewell
Classic Bowl Mississauga                                                Ontario Science Centre
CN Rail : Mike Anderson , Manager, Ticket Sales & Services              Ontario Neurological Foundation (ONF): Corinne Kagan, Judy Gargaro
Comic Connection Oakville : Rich Stokes and Rob Lantz                   Orangeville Theatre
Costco Wholesale Heartland                                              Osprey Valley Golf: Brad Pinnell
Community Trust: Chris Humeniuk                                         Peace Ranch: Kerri Eatough
Coptic Centre: Shawkey Girgis                                           Peel Living, Britannia Place, Mississauga
Community Head Injury Resources Services: Marnie Russell                Peel Region
film.ca Inc.: Bryn Perras, Jason Speers, and Jeff Knoll                 Pipes and Taps Pub: Tricia Stewart
Famous Players Coliseum                                                 Prince Theodore Foundation: Ramez Tawfik
Glen Haffy Conservation Area                                            Rotary Club of North Peel
HABI (Headwaters ABI): Norman Phillips & Kindrey Rowland                Rose Theatre, Brampton
Halton Aphasia Centre (HAC)                                             SNAP’D Mississauga: Rob Adams
Hamilton Health Sciences: John Zsofcsin                                 Starbucks Coffee, Dorval Crossing, Oakville
Health System Solutions: Barbara Pidcock                                St. Luke’s Community Center: Roy Campbell, Jessica Howden
Hershey Centre– Mississauga Steelheads                                  Supportive Housing In the Province (SHIP)
Heart Lake Conservation Area                                            TDL Group Corp.
Hourglass Workout Studio: Leni Strineka                                 Ten and Ten Driving Range
Howie Sacks and Henry, Toronto: Adam Wagman                             Tomato King 2010 Inc.: John DiLorito
Indus Community Services: Gurpreet Malhotra                             Town of Halton Hills
Island Lake Conservation Area: Warren Moore                             Town of Oakville
Illusion Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Inc.                            Town of Orangeville
Jack Astor’s, Queen Street, Brampton                                    University of Toronto Emily Nalder
John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre: Jan Szymandera                     Viva Contracting: Michael Corridore
Joel Anderson (Jim Cuddy Band)                                          VOVA Design: Ivan Lukomski
Kerr Street Mission: Garry O’Neill                                      Website Design: Joseph Gottli; Photography: Austin Kent

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