ConnectWell - Lung Health

02/21/2026

Tuesday, February 24 (5:00 to 6:00 p.m. ET)
You’re invited to join the Lung Health Foundation for an informative and supportive conversation focused on caring for your lungs and overall well-being.

The upcoming Healthy Living for Lung Health webinar will explore practical, everyday ways to support lung health, including nutrition, movement, connection, mindfulness, and more. This session is designed to offer approachable guidance you can incorporate into your daily life, wherever you are on your health journey.

Please join on Tuesday, February 24 (5:00 to 6:00 p.m. ET) for an engaging hour of learning, reflection, and support.

Register here:

Airwaves Learning Series

02/19/2026

The types of heart disease can be different for women than men.

Women are more likely than men to have:
● Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)
● Coronary vasospasm
● Microvascular dysfunction (small-vessel disease)
● Takotsubo (stress-induced) cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle)
● Peripartum cardiomyopathy (weakened heart during or after pregnancy)

Some common types are:
● Coronary artery disease
● Valvular heart disease
● Arrhythmia (irregular heart beat)

Some health providers may be less aware of the differences between women and men.

02/17/2026

This cold and snowy winter dragging you down? Are you looking for something new to try? Have you ever heard of Laughter Yoga?

There is a FREE Laughter Circle Every Wednesday
11:30 am to 12:00 pm - on Zoom

If you forgot to laugh because of stress, worries or loneliness, join us!
We will laugh together as a form of exercise, known as Laughter Yoga.

To register, contact Maiko at
416-529-2915 / mtaku@tno-toronto.org

02/16/2026

Tuesday, February 24 (5:00 to 6:00 p.m. ET)
You’re invited to join the Lung Health Foundation for an informative and supportive conversation focused on caring for your lungs and overall well-being.

The upcoming Healthy Living for Lung Health webinar will explore practical, everyday ways to support lung health, including nutrition, movement, connection, mindfulness, and more. This session is designed to offer approachable guidance you can incorporate into your daily life, wherever you are on your health journey.

Please join on Tuesday, February 24 (5:00 to 6:00 p.m. ET) for an engaging hour of learning, reflection, and support.

Register here:

Airwaves Learning Series

02/15/2026

Wear Red Canada Movement Challenge
Move with purpose. Move together. Move for women’s heart and vascular health!
The Wear Red Canada Movement Challenge is a national campaign inviting people across Canada to get moving, raise awareness, and help drive meaningful change for women’s heart and vascular health.
When: Between February 13 and 28, 2026
Register Here:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/112423/wear-red-canada-movement-challenge?locale=en_US

Choose Your Challenge*
Pick one movement goal to complete during the challenge period:
5 km
10 km
30 minutes of movement
60 minutes of movement

Tip: You can break your challenge into smaller sessions and add them together to reach your total.
*You only need to complete your selected challenge once between February 13 and 28. Want to do it more than once? Go for it!

02/13/2026

FREE Income Tax Returns - for modest income families/persons

In-person clinics in March and April 2026
Call for an appointment - 613-257-7121 or 1-800-667-2617 ext 3105

02/13/2026

Celebrating Woman Heart Health Day by doing what we do best ♥

02/12/2026

Women’s Hearts in Every Season: Protecting Your Health at Every Stage of Life
Date & Time
Feb 13, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Register Here:
https://ottawaheart.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_diiTLIh2Ryq6Cbb7B8fMHQ #/registration

Description
Exploring pregnancy, menopause, and the everyday practices that keep women’s hearts strong.
Hear from experts in women's cardiovascular health, pregnancy, menopause, and prevention and care.

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02/11/2026

Women can be at greater risk for heart disease than men.
The following conditions lead to a greater risk of heart disease:
● Certain pregnancy complications
● Earlier menopause
● Polycystic o***y syndrome
● Systemic inflammatory and autoimmune disorders
● Cigarette smoking
● Diabetes mellitus

Join us on February 13 and wear RED! Visit WearRedCanada.ca for details. Red Canada / TLM en Rouge of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation of Ottawa Heart Institute

Events are held online and across the country to serve as a reminder for everyone in Canada, but especially women, to be mindful, curious, and proactive in the management of our heart health and wellness.

02/10/2026

There is a lot we can all do to help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Heart disease is largely preventable.

For example we can:
● Be active and keep moving
● Eat a variety of nutritious foods
● Manage your stress
● Live free from commercial to***co and va**ng.
● Limit alcohol and substance misuse
● Get regular health check ups

Join us on February 13 and wear RED! Visit WearRedCanada.ca for details. Red Canada / TLM en Rouge of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation of Ottawa Heart Institute

Events are held online and across the country to serve as a reminder for everyone in Canada, but especially women, to be mindful, curious, and proactive in the management of our heart health and wellness.

02/10/2026

Join Katie, our Registered Dietitian, to better understand how food and activity choices could be impacting your mental health. Learn how to make small sustainable changes.

Monday March 23, 2026 from 1 to 2:30pm

Call or email Gabe to register:
613-259-2182 ext 2306
gthirlwall@connectwell.ca

02/08/2026

Mindful movement is low impact, easy to learn, and requires no special equipment. It is suitable for all levels of physical activity.

for more info or to register call or email Kara
613-259-2182, ext. 2302
ksymbolic@connectwell.ca