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Chronic Conditions Self-Management Program

KNOWLEDGE  +  SKILLS  +  CONFIDENCE!

Free 6-session workshop for Adults with chronic conditions!

For many people, coping with a chronic health condition can be extremely trying. Fatigue, pain, breathing difficulties, sleeping problems, loss of energy, depression and anxiety about the future are common. This 6-week program is offered as a fun, practical workshop which can help people with chronic conditions overcome these daily challenges and maintain an active, fulfilling life. Participants learn about healthier ways to live, gain confidence and motivation to manage their health and feel more positive about their lives. They are provided with information strategies and techniques, so they will have the tools they need to help themselves. Adults of all ages, who are experiencing chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, fibromyalgia, hypertension, depression or any other ongoing or long-term health condition(s) can attend.

The highly interactive sessions are led by pairs of trained program leaders – most have chronic conditions themselves and have successfully adopted the techniques taught in the program.

Program Details:

  • Program starts January 8, 2026
  • 6 Thursdays, starting January 8, 2026
  • 10:30am – 1pm (2.5 hours each)
  • Main Branch of the Library, iConnect LAB
  • Program is free!
  • Requires registration (see contact info below)
  • Caregivers and Family Members are welcome

To Register:

Call 604-940-1273  or

Email: selfmgmt@uvic.ca

For More Information:

Lower Mainland 604 940-1273

TOLL FREE 1 866-902-3767

 

 

This program is a collaboration between the University of Victoria, Institute on Aging & Lifelong Help and the New Westminster Public Library.

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Meditation Class

Learn to reconnect with yourself and recharge your mind’s battery with this open-eyed meditation practice. The practice of meditation builds resilience, emotional stability and helps restore inner peace and natural state of happiness. This open and welcoming session is suitable for all.

 

Ages 14+, Drop-In

 

Instructor: Manisha Sharma of Sustainable Healthy Communities Association (SHCA)

SHCA is a registered non-profit society based in New Westminster with 3 members actively involved in promoting, teaching, and supporting meditation as well as related educational programs that support overall health and wellness.

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Transforming Climate Emotions into Climate Action

Does thinking about climate change cause you anxiety, sadness or fear? Climate emotions can deeply affect our physical and mental wellbeing. Join us in an inclusive and equitable space to learn about tools to connect you to your emotions, and how to turn those feelings into action.
Event presented by Christine Coles with Space & Beyond Climate Action

This event is part of Earth Week at the Library.

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Learn to Meditate

Join us for a series of 6 meditation sessions at the library. Learn to reconnect with yourself and recharge your mind’s battery with this open-eyed meditation practice. The practice of meditation builds resilience, emotional stability and helps restore inner peace and natural state of happiness. This open and welcoming session is suitable for all.

 

Ages 14+, Drop-In

 

Instructor: Manisha Sharma of Sustainable Healthy Communities Association (SHCA)

SHCA is a registered non-profit society based in New Westminster with 3 members actively involved in promoting, teaching, and supporting meditation as well as related educational programs that support overall health and wellness. Over the years, thousands of people have benefited from practicing our meditation as a lifestyle. Many of these people who considered themselves to be hopeless cases with emotional instability, mental and/or physical illness, and relationship crisis had transformed their lives and others around them permanently as a result of being empowered with the knowledge from the foundation meditation course.

They have also offered these meditation program sessions at New Westminster School District Wellness Centre since September 2022, being a great success and having a positive impact on students involved across the New Westminster School District.