Leisure
What is leisure?
Leisure is an activity or task you pursue during your free time that brings positive feelings of happiness, fulfillment and/or accomplishment.
What type of activity is Soccer, Basketball, Walking, Jogging, Tennis?
(i.e. Physical, Emotional, Social, Intellectual, or Spiritual)
Physical Activity.
Where is the library located?
There is a CAMH library located next to the community centre.
How can you protect yourself from covid-19?
Wear a mask, sanitize your heads, social distance at least 2m apart. or get vaccinated!
vaccination options: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson,
Why is leisure important?
helps lower levels of depression, helps manage stress, increase mood and increase self-esteem.
Why is physical activity important?
weight management, reduce health risk, strengthen bones and muscles, improve Your Ability to do Daily Activities and Prevent Falls.
Where can you order used clothing from when admitted to CAMH?
Gifts of Light (one time order) or Suits Me Fine.
What are other names for Covid-19?
Corona virus, SARS- CoV-2
What are the benefits of leisure?
Participating in recreational activities helps manage stress. Taking time to nurture oneself provides a sense of balance and self-esteem, which can directly reduce anxiety and depression
What are some benefits in engaging in Yoga?
Where can we go for hospital ground passes?
Due to covid we are restricted to only accompanied hospital ground passes to Tim Hortons, Shoppers Drug Mart, the cash office and other buildings on hospital grounds.
When do infected people transmit the virus?
Whether or not they have symptoms, infected people can be contagious and the virus can spread from them to other people.
Laboratory data suggests that infected people appear to be most infectious just before they develop symptoms (namely 2 days before they develop symptoms) and early in their illness. People who develop severe disease can be infectious for longer.
Examples of leisure pursuits?
swimming, bowling, crochet, painting, playing an instrument, basketball, going to the gym, walking, writing.
Can you give me an example of a Social activity?
Going to a BBQ, hanging out with friends, attending a birthday party.
What is Tour de Bleu Therapeutic Neighbourhood?
Located on the 1st floor of this building, they offer a variety of social, emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual groups; such as, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) groups, mindfulness groups, art, music, fitness, and so on.
How is covid-19 spread?
The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe heavily.
Other people can catch COVID-19 when the virus gets into their mouth, nose or eyes, which is more likely to happen when people are in direct or close contact (less than 1 metre apart) with an infected person.
Can Leisure reduce stress? True or False.
True. "When people engage in leisure activity, they have lower stress levels, better mood, a lower heart rate and more psychological engagement — that means less boredom, which can help avoid unhealthy behaviors." -UC Merced Professor Matthew Zawadzki
What type of activity is going to church, reading the bible, prayer.
(i.e. Physical, Emotional, Social, Intellectual, or Spiritual)
Spiritual Activity.
Do we have access to go to a swimming pool?
Yes! Located in the community centre. It is available Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 - 3:45pm. They supply towels and swimsuits.
If I contract Covid-19, how long do I have to isolate for?
14 days isolation period. If you show new symptoms you will be swabbed and temporarily isolated for precautionary measures.