Smart For Your Heart Events

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm Participants will learn the importance of accurately measuring their blood pressure at home. Jacqueline L. Hay (PhD 0 Candidate), CSEP, Clinical Exercise Physiologist) will discuss common mistakes and how physical activity impacts readings. This session provides tools for monitoring blood pressure confidently and information on programs that support heart health. 

Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm Social connection plays an important role in maintaining a healthy heart. Join us in the cafe for a light high tea, with finger sandwiches, dainties, a variety of teas, and live music performed by a duet. Members Only.

Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm Social connection plays an important role in maintaining a healthy heart. Join us in the cafe for a light high tea, with finger sandwiches, dainties,, a variety of teas, and live music performed by a duet. Members Only.

Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm Pharmacist Tony Sacco will examine the emerging evidence on GLP (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) receptor agonists and their role in lowering cardiovascular risk, enhancing metabolic health, and aiding long-term heart protection. This session will cover: How GLP-1 medications affect cardiovascular pathways, reduce major events, impact blood pressure, cholesterol, inflammation, and endothelial health. Important for people with heart disease, diabetes, or obesity. Clinicians learn about long-term cardiac protection and emerging research in cardiometabolic medicine.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 2:30 - 4:00 pm Join us for three informative sessions: 1)What's the Difference Between Triglycerides and LDL 2)Heart Risks and Benefits of Weight Loss Drugs 3)Vaccines and Heart Safety.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm Dr. George Kaoukis, a licensed clinical psychologist on the Canadian Register of Health Service Providers in Psycholgy, will discuss how negative emotions and thinking influence physiological processes and behaviours that lead to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and poor outcomes after a cardiac event. The presentation will cover stress responses, warning signs, stress-related personality styles, and recommendations to reduce psychological risk for CVD, 

Thursday, February 26 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am & 11:30 am - 12:30 pm We are thrilled to once again offer this unique event designed by Heart Valve Voice Canada. It's an opportunity to learn about the importance of early detection for heart valve disease, particularly for those 60 and older. Physicians will be available to provide check-ups.

Thursday, February 26 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm Are you tired of coming up with quick, nutritious meals? Healthy cooking does not have to be onerous or time-consuming. Come out for an hour of fun in the kitchen as we prepare a delicious light meal, which you can put in your box of recipes for use at a later date. Don't miss our Cooking Demonstration on Heart Healthy Treats - it's guaranteed to inspire nutritious food choices!

Thursday, February 26 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm Are you tired of coming up with quick nutritious meals? Healthy cooking does not have to be onerous or time-consuming. Come out for an hour of fun in the kitchen as we prepare a delicious light meal, which you can put in your box of recipes for use at a later date. Don't miss our Cooking Demonstration on Heart Healthy Treats- it's guaranteed to inspire nutritious food choices!