Seaway Valley Community Health Centre

02/26/2026

March is Nutrition Month, and registration is open for our upcoming workshops!

Secure your spot early by registering today.

Let’s make healthy happen together. 💚

02/25/2026

Today, staff at Seaway Valley Community Health Centre proudly wore pink in support of kindness, inclusion, and standing up against bullying.

Wear Pink Day is a reminder that small acts of compassion can make a big difference. Together, we’re helping create a community where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.

Kindness looks good on us! 💕

02/24/2026

🌿 Feeling stressed? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to manage it alone either! 🌿

Stress is a part of life… but letting it take over doesn’t have to be. Join us for a single-session Stress Management Workshop designed to help you build practical skills to handle life’s pressures in healthier ways.

This condensed version of our popular six-week program will give you tools you can start using right away, including:
✨ Breathing & muscle relaxation techniques
✨ Assertive communication skills
✨ Strategies to shift negative thinking

🗓 March 27, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 In person or online via Zoom

Take 90 minutes for yourself and walk away with strategies that can make a real difference. Your health is worth it 💚

02/23/2026

02/20/2026

Good morning! Unfortunately Balance for Life classes are cancelled today. For the safety of our volunteers and participants, we cancel classes whenever STEO cancels school bus transportation due to the possibility of poor road and driving conditions. Stay safe while mother nature does her thing!

02/19/2026

It's not too late to register! Please share (participants do not have to be registered clients of SVCHC - anyone can register!)

🍳 Cooking Basics Workshop
Plan & Prepare Healthy Meals for One or Two

6-Week Cooking Program
📅 Tuesdays, February 24 – March 31, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 SVCHC Community Room

Are you cooking for yourself or just one other person?
Learn how to make healthy, affordable, portioned and delicious meals.

Led by Registered Dietitians and volunteers, this hands-on program teaches you how to:

✔ Plan balanced meals
✔ Shop smart on a budget
✔ Cook simple, nutritious recipes
✔ Store food safely
✔ Reduce food waste
✔ Build confidence in the kitchen

Each week includes:

Live meal demonstration

Practical nutrition discussion

Budget-friendly tips

Food safety guidance

Optional cook-along (recipes sent in advance!)

Whether you're new to cooking, cooking after a life change, or just tired of eating the same meals — this program is for you.

Register today! Click or call: https://seawayvalleychc.ca/cooking-basics/

02/18/2026

📢 We Want to Hear From You!

We are conducting our Annual Client Satisfaction Survey, and your feedback matters to us!

If you are a client of SVCHC or have attended one of our community programs, we invite you to share your experience.

Your feedback helps us improve the way we provide services and better support our community.
✔ Anonymous & Confidential
✔ Takes just a few minutes

As a thank you, once you complete the survey, your name will be entered into a draw to win a $25 grocery gift card!

Click the link below or scan the QR code to participate starting now until March 13th.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SVCHC_ClientSatis_WebFB

Thank you for taking the time to help us grow and serve you better. We truly value your input! 💙

02/18/2026

Introduction to Mindful Eating Workshop (Online)
March 11th | 1:30–3:00 PM

Do you ever find yourself reaching for food when you’re stressed, bored, overwhelmed, or even celebrating? You’re not alone.

What Is Emotional Eating?
Emotional eating happens when we use food to cope with feelings rather than hunger. Food can become comfort, distraction, or relief. While it may help in the moment, it often leaves us feeling disconnected from our body’s true needs.

Discover Mindful Eating
Mindful eating is a gentle, non-judgmental approach to reconnecting with your body and your relationship with food. It helps you:

✨Tune into physical hunger and fullness cues
✨Notice emotional triggers without acting on autopilot
✨Slow down and truly enjoy your food
✨Build a more balanced, compassionate relationship with eating

In This Workshop, You’ll Learn:

✨ What mindful eating is and why it matters
✨ How it can help reduce emotional eating
✨ Simple, practical tips to get started
✨ Insights from a mindful eating questionnaire

This supportive virtual session is perfect for anyone curious about improving their relationship with food.

Join us online and take the first step toward eating with awareness, intention, and self-compassion. 💛

02/17/2026

💛 Random Acts of Kindness Day – February 17 💛

Kindness has the power to connect us, uplift us, and create real change — especially when it becomes a daily habit, not a rare event. Simple acts of kindness strengthen relationships at home, school, work, and in our communities. They also boost mental well-being, reduce stress, and inspire others to pay it forward.

Kindness breaks down barriers, brings people together, and reminds us that we’re all human first. It’s not passive — it sparks action, compassion, and positive change.

On Random Acts of Kindness Day, let’s remember:
Kindness isn’t extraordinary — it’s something we can choose every day.
Together, we can make kindness the norm, not the exception 💛

This website can provide some meaningful ideas on how you can incorporate kindness into your workplace, school or home: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org

💛

02/16/2026

Family Day in 2026 is on Monday, February 16, giving families across Ontario a chance to enjoy a long weekend together. Celebrated on the third Monday of February, this provincial holiday is all about spending time with the people who matter most.

Whether you’re planning to get outside for some winter fun, stay cozy indoors or just enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle, Family Day is a great opportunity to reflect on the importance of family and make lasting memories.

If you're looking for local activities to enjoy, check out Cornwall Tourism: https://cornwalltourism.com/

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

February is Heart Month — a time to turn our attention to the health of our hearts and the people we love most. ❤️

Seaway Valley Community Health Centre, is placing a special focus on women’s heart health. On February 13th, our staff and volunteers proudly wore red in support of Wear Red Canada — a national initiative led by the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance to raise awareness about women’s heart disease.

Why? Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide and the leading cause of premature death in women in Canada.

Globally, cardiovascular disease affects 1 in 3 women, yet women remain:
• Under-studied
• Under-diagnosed
• Under-treated
• Under-aware

Heart disease is on the rise. More than half of women do not recognize the symptoms of a heart attack. Women can also be at greater risk than men — and their symptoms can look different than what many of us expect.

But there is hope. ❤️
Heart disease can be preventable, and there is so much we can do to reduce our risk through awareness, education, lifestyle changes, and early action.

From all of us at Seaway Valley Community Health Centre, we encourage you to be mindful, curious, and proactive about your heart health — for yourself, for your mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, and loved ones. Knowing the signs and symptoms could help you recognize a heart attack and potentially save a life.

We invite you to learn more and explore key messages about women’s heart health here:
https://cwhha.ca/resources/5-key-messages/

Together, let’s continue the conversation, raise awareness, and take steps toward healthier hearts in our community. ❤️