TTAW
May 7-14, 2025
LET'S DREAM BIG:
Engaging a Worldwide Therapeutic Touch Awareness Week!
Activities below will be registered with the TTNO for Windsor-Leamington Branches by Flora Hartleib, RT, Branch Leader, once all is confirmed. Below based on dates are noted the event, location, times, Facilitator's name & # of practitioners wanted (in brackets, number signed up to date - though more may help). To keep the website current the Facilitators will email Flo Hartleib with any changes to the details, & names of volunteer practitioners. See below the Event List for some additional Practitioner's Housekeeping Points.
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TT Practitioners if you are interested in helping at an event do not hesitate to reach out and volunteer,
the more the merrier!
WE-TTNO 2025 Planned Events for TTAW
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May 7, 2025
Wednesday
1. Day Away - Alzheimer Society of W-E County (Walkerville),
(Day Program clients & staff), 2135 Richmond St., Windsor; 1-3 pm
Volunteers: Flo H (Facilitator) & Maureen C, Kim W​​
May 8, 2025
Thursday
2. The Erie Shores Hospice
197 Talbot Street W, Leamington; 1-3 pm
Volunteers: Penny Craig (Facilitator) & Rita L, Bill, Jo-Anne K
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3. Memory Cafe - Alzheimer Society at Tecumseh United Church,
(Resients, Staff, Volunteers), 333 Lacasse Blvd, Tecumseh; 1-3 pm
Volunteers: Flo H (Facilitator) & Cindy S, Cynthia G, Cheryl A, Daisy
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4. Huron Lodge,
(Residents, Staff & Volunteers),1881 Cabana Rd W., Windsor; 10-12 pm
Volunteers: Flo (Facilitator) & Kay T, Angie H, Daisy
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5. Life After Fifty - West,
(Members, Volunteers, Staff), 635 McEwan Ave, 1-3 pm
Volunteers: Sharron P (Facilitator) & Francine C, Adelina B
May 9, 2025
Friday
6. Hospice Residential Home - (Windsor),
(Family members, Staff, Volunteers), 6038 Empress St; 10-12 pm Volunteers: Cindy S (Facilitator) & Ed, Francine C
May 10, 2025
Saturday
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May 11, 2025
Sunday
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May 12, 2025
Monday
7. Chartwell Oak Park Terrace, (Residents, Staff, Volunteers)
1750 N Service Rd, Windsor; 1:30-3:30 pm
Volunteers: Flo H (Facilitator) & Karen A, Carol F, Karen H, JoAnne K
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8. Day Break at the Lodge (Adult Day Program) - Alzheimer Society,
(Program Participants & Staff),1881 Cabana Rd W; 1-3 pm;
Volunteers: Renata S (Facilitator) & Ed, Kay T , Karen B, Lori M
May 13, 2025
Tuesday
​​9. Heron Terrace (part of Nurse's Week),
(Residents, Staff, Volunteers),11550 McNorton St; 1-3 pm
Volunteers: Flo H (Facilitator) & Carol F, Angie H, Jo-Anne K, Daisy
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10. BMO Nesbitt Burns,
9 am-1 pm; SOLO Event provided by Renata S
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11. Bring a Buddy Night (at our May Windsor Branch Meeting), Daybreak at the Lodge; 1881 Cabana Rd W; 6 - 8:30 pm;
Please promote this opportunity during your TTAW events - invite/encourage everyone interested.
Please download and copy this FLYER in black & white to share with interested parties at the TTAW events you are at, or with your friends & family.
Open to any person in the community wanting to learn more & experience a session of TT
Contact Flora Hartleib to register. Click here to learn more.
Branch Facilitator that month: Kim
May 14 & 15
Wednesday
Thursday
12. Windsor Regional Hospital - Metropolitan Campus
1995 Lens Ave; 9am - 5 pm
DUO Event provided by Claire M & Kay T
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13. Windsor Regional Hospital - Ouellette Campus,
1030 Ouellette Ave; 9am - 5 pm
DUO Event provided by Claire M & Kay T​​​​​​​​
Other:
SOLO Events Friends & Family Healing Sessions (In-Person or Distance),
A combination of sessions will be provided various days throughout the week by the following practitioners through appointments:
14. Maureen C
​ 15. Kim W
​ 16. Kay T
​ 17. Lori M
​ 18. Cynthia G
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19. Therapeutic Touch Workshop - Level I
2 Days - 10 hours
Friday June 6th, 6-8:30 pm, & Saturday June 7th, 9-4 pm.
Recognized Teacher: Flora Hartleib, RT & Room Assistant: Maureen C
Planned following TTAW to encourage persons who want to experience TT formally.
Submission to TTNO for status as a Foundations Workshop is pending.
Please promote this opportunity during your TTAW events - invite/encourage everyone interested.
Check the EVENTS tab for more information & registration form.
Those interested may also want to attend our Branch event on the 13th (see above) called "Bring a Buddy." Contact Flora for more details. ​​​​
FYI Practitioners - Housekeeping Points:
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Facilitators will set up a display, have promotional material available, flyers & media sign-off forms - if you need any of these please contact Flo
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Facilitators may need your help so do not hesitate to reach out and ask to join an event, the numbers noted above for volunteers are a hopeful minimum desired
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Please use available flyers (click on the names) for the "Bring a Buddy" Night, and pamphlet's for Flora Hartleib's June Level I Workshop to share with those having a session.
A great way to encourage people to join us. -
A suggestion is to bring personal hand sanitizer.
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Remember you are representing WE-TTNO & TTNO please wear a name badge, perhaps your TTNO pin, & your smile!
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Ensure that a media release is signed, if pictures are taken.
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We also would love to capture a few personal testimonials if able; perhaps write one yourself.
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At some venues you may be asked to wear a mask, so please bring one with you. You may, of course, wear a mask at any venue.
We are going to have a wonderful week.
Thank-you for supporting the TTAW in our communities this year!
Changes may be made & more events added - so please check back regularly
Many groups, organizations, & persons
are looking forward to our presence during TTAW
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We aim to share
the wonder of Therapeutic Touch
​More Information on Therapeutic Touch Awareness Week
The TTAW is a province wide initiative to promote the awareness of Therapeutic Touch®, celebrate & strengthen our involvement in our communities, & develop new community connections.
The WE-TTNO ~ the Windsor-Essex Branch of the Therapeutic Touch® Network of Ontario continue to be leaders in Ontario during the Awareness Week. In 2025, we are planning for another amazing week of activities to celebrate Therapeutic Touch through TT sessions, education & displays. We are so effective because you are a WE-TTNO member. It is through your participation we are able to provide multiple activities, & touch many in our community.
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There are a number of ways you can be involved in the TTAW here in Windsor-Essex:
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Facilitate an outreach location, determine the date, time, & location, plus recruit the number of practitioners you anticipate needing for your location
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Sign up to help at one, or more of the outreach locations
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Provide a talk or display about Therapeutic Touch® at a location or with a group
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Provide 'personal' sessions within your own circle of friends or family, or work group
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Invite someone you know, or who you have provided a TT session for to the "Bring a Buddy" night on May 13th at the Daybreak location - flyers to be provided before the week
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Share Flora Hartleib's Workshop Flyer (June 6 & 7) with interested persons - to be held at the Daybreak location
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Note: All activities need to be registered with the TTNO, which will be done by
Flora Hartleib for the WE-TTNO Branch (Windsor & Leamington).
The 'Event Leader' / Facilitator should send the information (location, date, time & title)
as soon as you have all the details - also determine the minimum number of practitioners you wish to be a part of your event. This will allow us to post it here on the website.
If you need a display board or handouts for the event let Flo know.
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Click here to see the 2024 Facilitator's Package to see how you can plan for the day
5 pages: Event Census / Stats Sheet / Media Release List / Testimonial Release Sheet / Interested in TT Sign Up Sheet
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See what the TTNO website has to say about the
Therapeutic Touch Awareness Week 2025 News - Therapeutic Touch Network Ontario​​​​​​
If you are facilitating an activity, we have a TTNO power point slide presentation that you can use at your booth or display in order to share information.
Click here to download the slide presentation to your computer or USB/jump drive. You must download & have the Microsoft PowerPoint program in order to use on your computer/laptop.
Our TTAW 2025 Workshop was a success!
"SPIRALLING BACK TO THE BASICS: GOING DEEPER"
Held Wednesday March 5th; 7:00 - 8:30 pm via Zoom
There was some great sharing and discussions going on related to resources, communication strategies, and creative ways to generate enthusiasm about TT in your community. If you want to learn more about it touch base with the TTNO's TTAW team, or speak with your Branch leader!