Wellness Happenings
Upcoming Wellness Events
Cards & Games
YMCA 325 Main St. Grimsby Tuesdays 12:30pm - 3:30pmChoose from a variety of card games such as Euchre, Cribbage, Hand and Foot, 5 Crowns, Wizard, Play Nine, Skip-Bo, etc or play Rummikub, Mexican Train Dominoes etc. Bring along your drink (a snack to share is always optional!)
Social Coffee Hour
Station 1 28 Main St E Grimsby every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of month 10am -11amHang out upstairs at Station 1 with a group of caring, friendly people - create meaningful social network. Please enter at the side lounge door. Coffee and tea is provided thanks to Station 1.
Movie Night - The GBF Initiative
Mountainview Church 290 Main St. E Grimsby May 19th, at 6:00 PMThe GBF Initiative is a five-part documentary series exploring the Grimsby Benevolent Fund, its 60-year legacy, and the people, programs, and community efforts that transform generosity into lasting impact. Directed & Produced by Adrian Gentili, the series will premiere the first 3 episodes at a community screening event on May 19th, with the full series releasing on Bell Fibe TV1 on May 21st.\ FREE event! Please RSVP
Mental Health Speaker
YMCA 325 Main St. E Grimsby May 21st, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM-Understanding Hope & Healing- Learn the difference between mental health and mental illness, and discover what recovery can look like. Featuring a lived-experience story from CMHA Hamilton’s TAMI program, sharing insight into Complex PTSD and the power of hope and healing
GBF is now collaborating with wellness service providers in Grimsby and the surrounding area to implement the GBF Wellness Rx pilot project.
If you are interested in volunteering, being a service delivery partner, or being a participant in the GWRx pilot project, call GBF at (905) 309-5664 ext.25
GBF Wellness Promotion Model
Promoting Wellness in our Community
ENVIRONMENTAL
Maintaining optimal living conditions that help to protect, nurture, encourage, and support sustainable quality of life in your community.
DETERMINANTS
Housing/Shelter, Work/Employment, Economic Prosperity, Crime/Safety/Security, Transportation/Mobility & Waste Management
PHYSICAL
Pursuing regular physical movement, staying active, eating a nutritious balanced diet, getting adequate sleep, and practicing safe behaviours.
DETERMINANTS
Medical Management, Food Security, Nutrition, Sleep, Exercise/Recreation & Safe Behaviour
SOCIAL
Interacting positively with people and using appropriate communication skills, having meaningful relationships, respecting yourself and others, and having a support system of family and friends.
DETERMINANTS
Learning/Education, Community Belonging, Arts/Culture/Heritage & Social Support Networks
MENTAL
Realizing your own abilities, coping with the normal stresses of life, working productively and fruitfully, and being able to make a contribution to your community
DETERMINANTS
Mental Health, Emotional Health, Spiritual Health, Life Goals & Coping Skills
Wellness Resources
Curated Resources and Reports on Wellness
