34th Annual Conference May 22 - 24 2015 Winnipeg Clarion Hotel & Suites 1445 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 774-5110 About Winnipeg - http://www.tourismwinnipeg.com Winnipeg is a culturally diverse city with about 100 languages and nationalities represented throughout the region. Winnipeg is known for its cultural achievement and flourishing arts scene, as well as its green spaces and access to outdoor activities. The city features more than 1,100 restaurants as well as numerous attractions, museums, theatres, sports venues and nightspots. ConferenceAccommodations The Clarion Hotel & Suites is nestled in the hub of Winnipeg’s business, shopping and entertainment district. http://www.clarionhotelwinnipeg.com Complimentary parking, local calls, wireless high speed internet, mini fridge and microwave, iron, ironing board, in room coffee and tea, hair dryer and full length mirror. Complimentary access to 24 hour state of the art fitness centre, 24 hour business centre. Family waterpark, complete with a 2 story waterslide, hot tub, kiddie pool and rock wall with cascading waterfall, is yours to enjoy from 9AM to 10PM daily. Complimentary Airport Shuttle: 7:30 am–10:30 pm daily. At the Winnipeg Airport, find the Winnipeg hotels kiosk by the information desk near the entrance. Lift the receiver and dial the code for the Clarion to ask for a shuttle pickup. Hotel Reservations: The conference room rate is $119.99 single or double occupancy per night. Please call the Clarion Hotel directly at 1-204-774-5110 and specify the Turner Syndrome Society of Canada guestroom block. 2 Conference Program Friday, May 22 2:00-5:00 pm Optional sightseeing tour of Winnipeg, Additional fee, Preregistration required HIGHLIGHTS – French quarter (St. Boniface), Exchange District, MTS Centre, Osborne Village, Wellington Crescent, Assiniboine Park, Human Rights museum, The Forks, Manitoba Legislature. www.winnipegtrolleycompany.ca - includes a ½ hour river boat ride down the Assiniboine and Red River 5:00-10:00 pm Reception and Early Registration Optional Pasta Dinner and Live Entertainment – preregistration required Cash Bar Saturday, May 23 8:00 – 9:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 – 4:30 pm Preschool/preliminary Program Ages 2-6 This year’s preschool program will include: Circle Time, Craft Time, Music & Dance activities, Story time, etc 9:00 – 3:00 pm Teen/Preteen Program Ages 7-18 Visit to Manitoba Museum, Science Gallery, Planetarium 9:00 – 9:30 am Welcome and Opening Comments 3 9:30 – 10:30 am Genetics – Getting Down to Basics Ginette Talbot, Genetics Counsellor Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg 10:30 – 10:45 am BREAK 10:45 – Noon Advocacy/Monitoring Medical Mgmt. Dr. Brandy Wicklow, Endocrinologist Children’s Hospital, Winnipeg Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 – 1:45 pm Turner Syndrome Society of Canada Annual General Meeting 1:45 – 3:00 pm Developing/Fostering Healthy Relationships Dr. Dean Mooney, Psychologist Maple Leaf Centre, Vermont 3:00 pm Teen / Preteen Return from Tour 3:00 – 3:15 pm Break 3:15 – 4:30 pm Adult TS Women – Discussion & Networking Parents – Discussion moderated by Dr.Mooney Teen TS Girls – Medical Management Brenda Fraser, Endocrinology Nursing Case manager, Children’s Hospital, Ottawa TS preteens and Siblings (ages 7-17) Arts & Crafts/Games 4:30 – 5:30 pm Break to get ready for evening festivities 5:30 – 6:00 pm Cash Bar Reception 4 6:00 – 8:00 pm Banquet 8:00 – 10:00 pm Entertainment & Raffle Draw Ça Claque! Fuses the energy and creativity of their talented musicians with the elegance and technique of their gifted dancers and offers audiences world-class entertainment that keeps you captivated from the first note of the fiddle to the last step of the gigue. Raffle tickets will be on sale throughout weekend – draw will take place during intermission 10:00 - midnight Teen TS Girls – Pajama Party!! Sunday, May 24 8:00 – 9:00 am Registration and Hot Buffet Breakfast 9:00 – 12:30 pm Preschool/preliminary Program Ages 2-6 Mad Science Show, Arts & Crafts, Creative Movement, Music & Dance activities, etc. 9:00 – 9:15 am Laughter Yoga and Wellness Introduction Rolande Kirouac 9:15 – 10:45 am Adult TS Women – Resiliency Building Dr. Dan Chenier TS Teens (ages 14–18)-Anxiety–Dr.Mooney Parents – Anxiety–Dr. Jennifer Ducharme Psychologist, Health Science Centre, Wpg TS preteens and Siblings (ages 7–17) Mad Science Show / Arts & Crafts 10:45 – 11:00 am Break 11:15 – 12:15 pm Dare To Dream – Rolande Kirouac 12:15 – 12:30 pm Closing Remarks/Conference Wrap up 5 For further information on the speakers and updates on the program, please visit www.turnersyndrome.ca Note: The Society’s policy is no smoking in the meeting rooms. Conference logo T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Aprons & Bags! Preorder until April 24, 2015 only, for pickup at the conference. www.turnersyndrome.ca Turner Syndrome Society of Canada *'0)+( -(*#*)(#))-."(#/''#+-,#-.++" -(*#*)(#))-/ $! !! !!" Manitoba Museum - http://www.manitobamuseum.ca The Manitoba Museum is the province’s largest, not-for-profit heritage and science centre, renowned for vivid portrayals of Manitoba’s rich and colourful history, Planetarium shows, and Science Gallery exhibits. MUSEUM GALLERIES - Nine interpretive galleries reflect the heritage of Manitoba and other regions of the world. The Museum is noted for its threedimensional walk-through galleries. Highlights include the Nonsuch, a full-size 17th century sailing vessel, and the Urban Gallery, which takes you back in time to 1920’s Winnipeg. PLANETARIUM - features interactive multimedia shows that recreate the current night sky. From imaginative children’s shows to more sophisticated fare, the Planetarium shares the wonders of the universe with visitors of all ages. SCIENCE GALLERY - Touch the universe with more than 100 entertaining hands-on exhibits in the Science Gallery. 6