2026 Mega Heart Event

Sunday, February 22, 2026
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Stop by anytime – see schedule of events

Wellness Institute
1075 Leila Avenue

FREE • FAMILY FRIENDLY

#HERHEARTMATTERS
#ITSABOUTLIFE

What to Expect:

• 2 & 5 KM Track Walking
• Zumba
• Science Corner
• CPR/AED Demos
• Photobooth
• Kids Heart Hub
• Information Tables
• Speaker Sessions
• Heart Bingo

2 or 5 KM Family Walk
Easy-to-walk track suitable for the whole family. Don’t forget to stamp along the way!

Fun Family Zumba
Music, movement and fun! See schedule for times.

Science Corner
See and learn about a real heart under a microscope.

Blood Pressure Review
Have your blood pressure taken and learn how to take it at home accurately.

Hear from experts on heart-healthy living for women and their families. Sessions are 15–20 minutes each with opportunity to ask questions.

Kids Heart Hub
Fun interactive games for kids. Pick up the Happy Heart activity book to take home.

CPR & AED In Action
St. John Ambulance is hosting CPR training and demonstrations of AED.

Firetruck & Ambulance Parade & Visit
Parade out front of the Wellness Institute at approximately 1:45 PM. Visits available for 30 minutes after the parade.

Photobooth
“Hope the Heart” is always smiling and ready to take a picture!

Information Tables
A great place to ask questions and learn about heart health — free swag too!

HEART BINGO – 2026

• Pick up your BINGO card at the door.
• Collect stamps at each station to enter for a $500+ gift basket.
• Get all 7 stamps and receive an extra raffle ticket.
• Only 18+ can enter the draw.
• Must be in attendance to win.
• Draw held at the final speaker session: “Ask the Experts.”
• Pre-register and receive an additional raffle ticket.

Doors open: 12:45 PM
Activities: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Outside
Walking Track – 2 km & 5 km (sponsored by Wellness Institute). Guest waiver required.

Room 1
1:00 PM – Her Heart Matters
1:30 PM – The Future of Women’s Heart Health
2:00 PM – Small Habits, Big Impact!

Room 2
1:00 PM – The Superhero Heart – KIDS
1:30 PM – Supporting a Family Member
2:15 PM – Listening to the Small Arteries
2:30 PM – How to Eat for Your Heart
2:40 PM – Inside the Cath Lab
3:00 PM – The Superhero Heart – KIDS (Repeat)
3:00 PM – Ask the Expert Panel
4:00 PM – Draw for the Raffle Prize

Room 3
1:15 PM – Below Zero and Above Average
1:45 PM – Her Heart Matters (Repeat)
2:30 PM – Managing Breathlessness & Energy Conservation Strategies

Heart Health Reminders:

• Exercise 150 minutes a week
• Make water your drink of choice
• Regular bedtime helps our heart
• Quit smoking • Don’t vape
• Eat at least 1 vegetable and 1 fruit daily
• Follow the 2019 Canada Food Guide
• Limit alcohol use
• Know your risk. Reduce your risk.
• Laugh more. Hug longer. Hug often.

Heart disease kills more women than breast cancer. 80% of premature heart disease is preventable. 60,000 new cases of heart failure yearly.

Important Notes:

• Bring clean runners or indoor shoes.
• Walk only on the 2 inside tracks.
• Strollers and wheelchairs welcome — wheels must be clean and dry.

#HERHEARTMATTERS
#ITSABOUTLIFE