Diabetes Prevention Project

The Diabetes Prevention Project is an 18 month project funded by Health Canada.

The goals of the Diabetes Prevention Project are to help people in the West Central community eat nutritious foods and be physically active.

Diabetes Prevention Info

The goals of the Diabetes Prevention Project are to help people in the West Central community eat nutritious foods and be physically active. How do we do this? There are a number of cooking programs available to help people have nutritious food and to learn about nutrition and cooking. We always cook things that are low cost and pretty easy to do. We also have a number of activities you can try. Again, we try to find activities that don't require fancy equipment and that are fun.

Examples of our programs:

Food to Go - This is a program in which a small group of people cook healthy, low cost meals for their family, with others. People in the program learn about nutrition, shopping tips and cooking skills. Childcare is provided.


Cooking Club - The Cooking Club meets twice a month to share the cooking and eating of a meal. People learn new recipes, about nutrition and new skills in the kitchen.


Tai Chi - We are able to offer tai chi, a gentle form of exercise that is well known for its health benefits. This course covers the first 17 moves in tai chi. Child care is provided.


Scavenger Hunt and Community Feast - these have been one day or one evening events that include fun activities and good food.

If you would like more information about preventing diabetes, or about the programs we offer please contact Gerry at the church or call 783-6159.

If you have ideas about activities that would be fun to do in the community, or cooking programs you'd like to try, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Gerry.

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