Health & Wellness in Kitchissippi

Supplement to Kitchissippi Times • Winter 2015

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Kitchissippi’s outdoor skating rink guide

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OUTDOOR FUN Julie Findlay, her husband John and their children Meghan (8) and Jackson (7) share a passion for all sorts of sports and activities as well as a mutual fondness for the great outdoors.

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f you were to ask Julie Findlay what she craves most on any given day, it wouldn’t be coffee, chocolate or an uninterrupted block of reading time. As an active, athletic mother of two, Julie says that being outdoors is what she yearns for. Thankfully, she’s able to indulge that desire, pretty much every single day.

Julie, her husband John and their children Meghan (8) and Jackson (7) share a passion for all sorts of sports and activities as well as a mutual fondness for the great outdoors. “Whether it’s a bike ride to a nearby park, a camping trip or a rousing game of broomball on our front-yard rink, we all love to be active together,” says Julie.

“Living in Kitchissippi makes it easy to get outside and have fun, either close to home or in nearby Gatineau Park.”

Familiar to many thanks to her popular blog Mom in the Know, Julie’s career involves working as

Meghan (8) and Jackson (7), don’t let winter get in the way of some outdoor fun! Photo supplied by the Findlays

a spokesperson and educator; she’s also a passionate community member and volunteer. John is founder of Launchfire, a firm specializing in digital engagement. With his office located by the Parkdale Market, he frequently runs to work from their home near the Ottawa River and Woodroffe Avenue; this winter he’s taken up classic cross country skis as his transportation of choice.

“I have loved sports my whole life, particularly running,” explains Julie. “I’ve done long distances – including the New York City marathon – but I also enjoy Ultimate Frisbee, cross-country skiing, cycling. It’s all about fitting in activity wherever possible. Exercise has always been our big indulgence. It’s harder these days now that our kids are involved in their own sports – they both swim, Meghan Continued on page 11

“LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE” Hippocrates

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he abundance of health preserving foods that are available to us is one of natures truly wonderful gifts. Enjoy these foods not only for their flavour but also for the added benefit that they provide by helping to sustain robust good health.

For the most part it’s in the realm of fruit and vegetables that these medicinal foods are found.

Vegetables with a dark green colour eliminate toxins and help to cleanse the liver and our blood supply. Use Spinach, Kale, Chard, Dandelion, Arugula or Watercress as part of a daily diet. Vitamin C is found abundantly in citrus fruit and red bell peppers. Carrots are a good source of Vitamin A. Garlic and Ginger act to ward off infection and illness. Ginger also calms an upset stomach and soothes a sore throat. These are just a few examples of the beneficial properties of some of the vast array of fruit and veggies available to us.

Honey itself is well known for helping to maintain good heath particularity in the cold winter months.

Miso, a fermented bean product makes a delicious soup that for generations has been considered one of the healthiest foods available. Use a good quality miso. It is an easy soup to make, and should be eaten as soon as possible after preparation. Add tofu, noodles and veg for added flavour and nutrition.

With the advent of the cold and flu season the old adage,” an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure “ is well worth remembering and acting upon. Hot drinks using lemons, ginger, honey, apple cider vinegar, echinacea all help to enhance our immune systems. Hot red chili peppers contain capsicum, an effective remedy in itself for the seasonal chills. Combine it with fresh garlic in soups, stir-fries, and casseroles for a tasty and healthy meal.

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ince 1995, the Hampton Wellness Centre has been faithfully serving the Westboro and central Ottawa region for their chiropractic needs.

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“It’s a perfect community for people like us who love outdoor activities,� says Julie Findlay.

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“I literally do errands while running, or go for a run with friends and have coffee with them afterwards.�

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John enjoys group sports such as basketball and hockey, in addition to running; Julie says that she has to be creative about fitting exercise into her busy schedule. “I literally do errands while running, or go for a run with friends and have coffee with them afterwards. To keep in shape for Ultimate, I run with teammates. I want to be able to enjoy all aspects of life, including good food, so sports are essential to me.�

Julie is passing on her love of running

to others. “Both our kids attend Woodroffe Avenue Public School where there are conscious efforts to encourage enthusiasm for being fit and enjoying activity. This year I’ll be helping students take part in the Scotiabank Ottawa Kids Marathon for CHEO.�

For the Findlays, deep roots in Kitchissippi drew them back a decade ago after living in Centretown. “John grew up here and I used to walk my grandparents’ dog along the Parkway; to this day I always feel a big breath of fresh air when I see the water, the trees and the open space. It’s a perfect community for people like us who love outdoor activities.�

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Happy New Year from the Carlington Community Health Centre!

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t’s no secret that winter brings with it many challenges when it comes to staying healthy: cold and flu season is in full flight, it’s more difficult to get outside in the cold weather to exercise, we are more likely to stay home and eat what’s in the cupboard than go out and get fresh, nutritious food. We can help!

For over 30 years, the Carlington Community Health Centre has helped individuals take control of their personal health, and works to improve the health and wellbeing of our community as a whole.

The Centre provides a wide range of health, mental health and addictions and social services for parents and children, youth and teens, and seniors. We deliver these services through workshops, drops-ins, support groups, play groups, community meetings, training, outreach, counselling, and education programs. We are particularly committed to improving the lives of people living with challenges that often impact their health and wellbeing.

The Centre also helps residents resolve problems and advance concerns in the community by providing organizational support and advocacy assistance to local groups and associations.

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Our bilingual services are available free of charge to residents living in Carlington, Caldwell, Westboro, Scott Hill/Van Lang and other neighbourhoods in Ottawa’s central west end. We serve the Carlington community and have programs and services for people of all ages. We will soon be expanding our medical clinic to make primary care services more accessible‌stay tuned!

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Kitchissippi skates!

RINK GUIDE

Despite repeated thaws and the occasional downpour, it’s been a banner year for Kitchissippi’s ten outdoor skating rinks. If you’re up for a wintery challenge, keep this rink guide handy and try out all of Kitchissippi’s outdoor rinks this season!

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2. McKellar Park 539 Wavell Avenue Hours of supervised operation: Mon-Fri: 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Sat & Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This double surface rink ties with Dovercourt for the earliest hours

3. Westboro Kiwanis Park 411 Dovercourt Avenue Hours of supervised operation: Mon-Fri: 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Sat & Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

In one of the busiest parks in Kitchissippi, the boarded rink is usually busy with games of pick-up hockey, while the adjacent puddle surface is great for kids learning to skate. There is a trailer beside the ice for changing, but families can also go inside Dovercourt Recreation Centre to warm up, have a snack at Adam’s

4. Champlain Park 140 Carleton Avenue Hours of supervised operation: Mon-Fr: 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Sat: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sun: Noon – 6:00 p.m.

Like most Kitchissippi rinks, Champlain’s boarded rink and oval ring are lit at night and supervised during posted hours.

The field house has change rooms and washrooms. While there are some scheduled hockey sessions, you can also usually find a pick-up game in the evenings. For events and ice conditions, follow @ champlainpark on Twitter.

5. Laroche Park 52 Bayview Road

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This park has both a boarded rink for pick-up hockey as well as a puddle ice surface, lined with donated Christmas trees, which is great for beginner skaters or tots’ pick-up games. The park’s field house has washrooms which are open during supervised hours.

Join the Carlingwood Hood Facebook group to access up-todate information on events and rink conditions..

Café, or use the washrooms. The park also has a great sledding hill for young children and there is a large parking lot onsite.

Information on ice conditions and events is available at www. dovercourt.org/other-services/.

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180 Lockhart Avenue Hours of supervised operation: Mon: Closed Tues-Fri: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sat: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sun: Noon – 6:00 p.m.

of supervised operation in Kitchissippi. It opens at 8:30 a.m. on the weekends, which makes it great for parents of early risers.

There are washrooms in the field house, and a wide ice path leading from the field house to the rink. There is a small parking lot beside the fieldhouse as well.

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The boarded rink and adjacent puddle surface are close to a field house offering access to changing facilities and washrooms. The local resident who clears the ice might be happy for a helping hand after a snowfall. Enjoy the rustic rink while you can; next spring, construction will begin, thanks to the Ottawa Senators Foundation, on the Sens RINK, a new multi-purpose, four seasons pad.

6. Iona Park 223 Iona Street Hours of supervised operation: Mon-Thurs: 6:00 - 10:30 p.m.

Fri: 6:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Sat & Sun: 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

In addition to a regular puddle bordered by donated Christmas trees instead of boards, there is also an ice surface that circles the wading pool as well as icy

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Fun Facts about Kitchissippi’s Outdoor Ice Rinks Kitchissippi’s top five outdoor ice rinks, as voted by you in a recent poll: 1. Rink where you’re most likely to play pick-up hockey with an NHLer? Fisher Park.

2. Rinks that open the earliest on weekends (8:30 am)? Dovercourt (Westboro Kiwanis) and McKellar Park.

3. Most interesting shaped ice surface?

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7. Fisher Park

108 Beech Street Hours of supervised operation: Mon: Closed Tues-Fri: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sat & Sun: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Voted last year by KT readers as the area’s most popular rink, it’s also where you just might find an NHL player or two out for an impromptu pick-up game. The boarded rink is surrounded by an oval and bookended by two large puddle surfaces, making this perhaps the largest rink in the ward. A changehouse trailer is nearby and there are washrooms available in the nearby school. For conditions, special events and hockey leagues, follow @fisherparkcrc or visit www.fisherparkrecreation.ca.

8. Fairmont Park 265 Fairmont Avenue Hours of supervised operation: Mon-Fri: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Sat & Sun: 1:00 – 9:00 p.m.

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9. Ev Tremblay Park

This popular park boasts a well-maintained boarded oval rink as well as a puddle surface. The field house offers access to washrooms during supervised hours. As an added bonus, the rink is just a block away from excellent post-skate refreshments available at Little Italy’s many cafes, pubs and restaurants on Preston Street.

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10. Tillbury Park 725 Sherbourne Road

Kitchissippi’s smallest and possibly cutest rink, this puddle surface is tucked away on the side of this park located between Sherbourne and Tillbury Avenues. Without lights, changing facilities or rink attendant supervision, the rink may not boast many amenities but the ice surface is well maintained.

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lifestyle and fitness regime, and it’s ideal to incorporate some form of resistance work - bands, weights, or body-weight alone - at least three times a week.

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Flexibility is key in increasing the range of motion and decreasing injury to joints and muscles. As we age, we tend to adopt the term, “Use it or lose it”, and this ties in perfectly with the importance of flexibility.

Daily activities such as walking up and down stairs, squatting to get something from the floor, and holding a child can be performed with ease with the assistance of a regular stretching and flexibility program.

Being armed with a solid foundation in the basic components of fitness allows you to create a personal program that’s suited to your specific needs and objectives.

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