Important Dates

January 1st:

• Beyond the Stethoscope
• Hot Tips

January 2nd

• World Introvert Day

January 4th

• World Braille Day

January 8th

• National Clean Off Your Desk Day

January 15th

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 21st

• National Hugging Day

January 27th

• International Holocaust Remembrance Day

From Our Team

Mental Health & Wellness Tips

As we enter the season characterized by shorter days and reduced sunlight, it's common to experience slightly elevated stress levels. To assist you in coping with this, we've gathered a list of strategies that we've found beneficial for stress management:

• Calm
• PC Health App
• Journalling (journalling tips, journalling prompts)
• Call a friend

If you find yourself in a state of hopelessness or depression due to your stress, please reach out for help. Below are a few resources available:

• Wellness Together
• Call CMHA at 1(833) 456-4566
• Text a Crisis Worker at 686868
• NSMHPCN Virtual Resource Binder for Patients, Families & Caregivers

As we navigate through the challenges of the present, it's important to remember that brighter days are on the horizon. Embracing these moments of stress and uncertainty, and applying the strategies listed above, can serve as stepping stones toward a more promising future. By staying resilient, seeking support, and maintaining a positive outlook, we can look forward to and welcome the better days that await us.

Thank you!!

We would like to extend our deep appreciation to Sam and the team at Starbucks Orillia for their support of our Employee Wellness Program.

Thank you!!

Programs

From the NSMHPCN

Fatigue or “asthenia” is reported in every chronic illness! It is frequently regarded by patients as more distressing than pain and it is often under-recognized by professionals. Fatigue is a subjective perception or experience related to disease, emotional state and/or treatment. Fatigue is a multidimensional symptom involving physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being and affecting quality of life (bc-cpc.ca)

It is associated with significant impairment across all life domains, including physical and mental functioning and reduced quality of life. Fatigue is different for each person. It may not get better with rest. It can affect your ability to function. Imagine feeling so weary or exhausted that you don’t feel like doing normal activities like eating or shopping. Your body, especially arms and legs feel heavy. You cannot think clearly or concentrate.

Reduced physical function limits participation in preferred activities and activities of daily living. Cognitive involvement limits activities such as reading, driving and social interaction. Fatigue can influence the patient’s decision-making about future treatment and may lead to the refusal of a potentially beneficial treatment. It is important to recognize that towards the end of life, there will be a time when intervention is no longer appropriate and may be distressing. At this stage, fatigue may provide protection and shielding from suffering for the patient.

There are many reasons for fatigue, including the disease progression itself, and treatment of that same disease ie. radiation/chemotherapy. Medications such as opioids, and antihistamines can contribute to fatigue as well as depression, anemia, sleep disturbances, poor nutrition and environmental factors -having lots of visitors for example.

Principles of management include ensuring a person-centred approach by an interdisciplinary team is utilized. Address reversible factors according to the person’s goals for care. Address non-pharmacological interventions and finally address pharmacological interventions.

Screening, assessment and management of Fatigue involves all members of the interdisciplinary team!

Around the Community

Family BINGO

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Address: 36 Mississaga St West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6

Fun for the whole family! Join us in Program Rooms 1 & 2 for Family BINGO! We are running this program 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. and 3 - 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Please note that space is limited. We ask that families only attend once. No registration is required.

Bookworms Book Club

Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Address: 36 Mississaga Street West Orillia, Ontario L3V 3A6

Join the Bookworms Book Club as they meet to discuss this month's book selection. Please email info@orilliapubliclibrary.ca or call 705-325-2556 for more information. This meeting will be in person.

Family Art

Friday, January 5, 2024 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Address: 36 Mississaga St West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6

Join us anytime between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. to create masterpieces as a family! The best part? The mess stays here! No registration is required.

STEAM Saturdays!

Saturday, January 6, 2024 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Saturday, January 13, 2024 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Saturday, January 20, 2024 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Saturday, January 27, 2024 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Address: 36 Mississaga St West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6

Come investigate the world of STEAM (Science, technology, engineering, art, math) with us on Saturday's 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.! Activities, crafts, projects, and experiments will keep your family entertained! No registration is required for this drop-in program.

Festive Family Art Drop-in

Sunday, January 7, 2024 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Sunday, January 21, 2024 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Sunday, January 28, 2024 - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Address: 36 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON, L3V 7A4

Drop-in Wednesdays between 4:30-7 p.m. or Sundays between 1:30-3:30 p.m. for some crafty family fun! No registation required.

Ukulele Jam

Thursday, January 11, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm

Address: 36 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON L3V 0K8

Bring your ukulele to the Library for a fun jam! Hosted by the Sunshine Ukulele Network (S.U.N.). All skill levels welcome; no registration required.

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2024

Friday, January 12, 2024 - 7:00 pm

Saturday, January 13, 2024 - 7:00 pm

Address: Orillia Opera House 1 West st N, Orillia Ontario L3V 3A6

Join us as we bring films and stories of adventure and exploration from around the world to the Orillia Opera House! A Message from the OOH: Due to an exciting new elevator installation, our Lightfoot Auditorium will not meet accessibility standards for this event.

Book Chatter

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Address: 36 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 3A6

Join Lee at the Library and share what you're reading and gather suggestions from other readers during this relaxed hour of bookish conversation. No registration required.

The Orillia Museum of Art & History Virtual History Speaker Series

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Address: 30 Peter Street South, Orillia

The Orillia Museum of Art & History hosts local historian Dave Town as guest speaker via Zoom. He will talk about his latest book 'The Orillia Spirit is Born'. Dave will take us through a journey of Orillia from 1880 to 1920. He will talk about the determination, vision and audacity that Orillia was once famous for.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Orillia Hockey Tournament

Friday, January 19, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Saturday, January 20, 2024 - 8:00 am to 11:00 pm

Sunday, January 21, 2024 - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Address: 17 Colborne St E

After a long hiatus, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia & District Hockey Tournament is back! This weekend-long charity hockey tournament brings in crowds from all over Central Ontario and is essential in raising funds necessary for BBBSOD to operate.

Bad Art Night

Saturday, January 20, 2024 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Address: 36 Mississaga St W, Orillia, ON L3V 3A6

Do you have a passion for art but a complete lack of talent and skill? Then Bad Art Night is the program for you! Join us for a night of creative fun and pizza. Create one of a kind disasterpieces and earn prizes for your terribleness. For ages 18+. Must be a library member in good standing to participate. Cost $5/person.

If you know of any upcoming local events or have a helpful link you would like to share, we would love to hear from you!

Please email your recommendations to amanda@hospiceorillia.ca