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Well fall has arrived although with the warmer weather this last week I'm not sure if summer is trying for a second run! I know it's fall when I start making plans to put the bikes away for winter so hopefully the warm temperatures stay for a bit longer!
So the reason I'm late with this newsletter is I have been trying to figure out dates for Personal Trainer, Jeff Babister to speak about safely working out with an ostomy. Our planned meeting of October 10 will be moved to October 17 at 730pm, and Jeff Babister will speak Oct 30 2023 at 730 pm. Due to the change in Jeff's schedule he can only speak on Monday nights, so if this becomes too confusing to keep track of, I may move all meetings to Monday evenings but we will see how it goes.
Open Forum/Peer Support Meeting: Tuesday, October 17 at 7:30pm
Monthly Meeting featuring Personal Trainer Jeff Babister: Monday, October 30 at 7:30pm
Recently Ostomy Toronto partnered up again with Ostomy Canada Society and Crohn's and Colitis Canada to sponsor the International Fashion Encounter in Toronto on September 22.
It showcased people's individual style and fashion with different ostomys and pouches. It was a great opportunity to work with both organizations and hopefully we can do more in the future.
Please stay safe and healthy.
Thanks for your continued support,
Jim Fitzgerald
President
Ostomy Toronto
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October 7: Ostomy Awareness Day |
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Ostomy Awareness Day is Saturday, October 7: please send us your images and captions either via email (info@ostomytoronto.com) or by tagging @ostomytoronto on Instagram to be featured on our Social Media.
The goal is to not only spread awareness, but to also share relatable stories for those in our local community. Let's help spread #OstomyAwareness!
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Ryan Lengua
Manager, Toronto West Campground
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International Fashion Encounter |
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On Friday, September 22, Crohn's and Colitis Canada was the charity sponsor for the International Fashion Encounter presented by the Toronto Fashion Academy. This fundraising event in Toronto featured models living with Crohn's and Colitis, as well as those who live with an Ostomy. Some of the local Ontario models included Sky Turkiewicz, Jess Grossman, Paula Sojo, and Ginger Sue-Smith. |
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October 17: Open Forum/Peer Support Meeting |
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Join Ostomy Toronto for our Open Forum Meeting on Tuesday, October 17 at 7:30pm. Engage with other ostomates, caregivers, and friends and family of Ostomates. All are welcome!
You're invited to join an online meeting:
Title: Ostomy Toronto's Open Forum Meeting
Time: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 7:30 PM
Click here for meeting info & links
Be sure to click on the specific meeting date for the individual meeting link.
Hope to see you there!
Please note: Any and all political topics, or topics not related to living with Ostomy are not permitted at Ostomy Toronto's Open Forum Meetings. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
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REMINDER: we have switched back to Zoom for our monthly meetings. |
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October 14: Brant Art's IDA Annual Ostomy Event |
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On October 14, Brant Arts IDA Pharmacy is hosting their annual Ostomy event in store in Burlington, featuring representatives from Hollister, Convatec & Coloplast. Customers can shop online the week leading up to the event and participate in the sale and chance to win prizes, and they offer free shipping to Toronto.
Visit the website for more information: https://brantarts.ca/
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October 30: Monthly Meeting ft Personal Trainer |
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Join Ostomy Toronto for our virtual Monthly Meeting, featuring Personal Trainer Jeff Babister, on Monday, October 30 at 7:30pm. Jeff will discuss working out safely with an Ostomy. All are welcome!
You're invited to join an online meeting:
Title: Ostomy Toronto's Monthly Meeting
Time: Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:30 PM
Click here for meeting info & links
Be sure to click on the specific meeting date for individual meeting link.
Hope to see you there!
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Sign up for Monthly Meeting Invitations! |
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These emails will
only be sent the mornings of each Monthly Meeting, and Monthly Open Forum/Peer Support Meeting. The emails will only contain the information required to sign in and attend the Ostomy Toronto Meetings.
Please note: If you currently subscribe to our monthly newsletter, you will not be automatically subscribed to these email invitations, you will have to enter your name and email address HERE.
*If you have previously signed up for these invitation emails, you do not need to sign up again.
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Jim Fitzgerald, President
Amy Taylor-Mitropoulos, Treasurer
Susan Uno, Bookkeeper
Urooba Ahad, Director
Glen D'Silva, Director
Michele Smith, Director
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Antonio Pergola, Bingo Volunteer
Linda Hurren, Bingo Volunteer
Jennifer Burnett, Bingo Volunteer
Melissa Aman, Bingo Volunteer
Cindy Zuccaro, Bingo Volunteer
Amanda Caristo, Social Media/Web Manager
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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this Newsletter is presented for informational purposes only. None of the information is a substitute for professional medical care, attention by a qualified practitioner, or product information that can be gained from an ostomy product distributor, manufacturer or management professional, and under no circumstances may it be relied upon as such. Always check with your doctor or Enterostomal Nurse if you have any questions or concerns about your condition or if you are about to start a new program of treatment or management. Ostomy Toronto and the editors of this Newsletter are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any form of damages whatsoever resulting from the use (or misuse) of information contained in or implied by this Newsletter.
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