Community Wellness

Community Wellness

The Gift of Time

I hope you are doing well in this warm weather we are having and that you are making the most of your time with family and friends. As we enter the second half of summer, I thought I’d share something with you that’s been on my mind at a time ...
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Sun safety must-knows

With summer already in full swing, here’s a shorter blog that’s a quick read by the pool or between outings. Did you know that four groups of people are most at risk of developing summer heat-related complications? Those are young children, the elderly, the chronically ill and those working outdoors. ...
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Community Wellness

Men’s Health Matters

As we head full swing into summer, I am happy to share that we’ve been busy planning the upcoming fall schedule for Well 50+ and Caregivers. We have the good fortune to be able to welcome Elise Arsenault, a master’s student in social work, for a project especially for male ...
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Community Wellness

Celebrating Speech & Hearing Month

Hello everyone, As incredible as it sounds, May is already here! May is a month filled with celebration and appreciation in my world. It is also marked by two significant occasions, Speech & Hearing Month and Mother’s Day. As we honour the vital role mother figures play in our lives, ...
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Community Wellness

Renewal and Transitions

Hello everyone, and welcome to April! When spring arrives, it’s like the world hits refresh. Trees bud, flowers bloom, and the air smells fresh. To me, spring is all about starting over. It’s a chance to leave the cold, dark days of winter behind and welcome warmth and growth. Just ...
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Blissful grandma baking cookies being kissed by thankful children
Caregivers' CircleCommunity WellnessWell 50+

March into wellness!

Hello everyone! As we bid farewell to winter’s frosty hold, it’s time to welcome the vibrant energy of spring into our lives. There is much to embrace and celebrate in March. Not only does it mark the onset of spring and see the jovial celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day. March ...
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Caregivers' CircleCommunity WellnessWell 50+

Taking care of our relationships and ourselves

Good news! Somehow, we managed to make it through the cold and dark days of January. From now on, the days are only getting longer and the temperature is rising. Let’s take a moment to celebrate this. I always associate the month of February with the fanfare of Valentine’s Day: ...
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Caregivers' CircleCommunity WellnessWell 50+

Shine bright!

Hello, everyone. Once again, I find myself surprised that another year has gone by. With daylight saving time and the end-of-year rush, we may find ourselves chasing after our tails this December. I have something to confess: I have not always fully enjoyed the festive season in the past because ...
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Fun Jars Fundraiser

Thank you for helping the RISE Program raise funds for the Hamper Campaign! Pre-order yours before the end of the day on November 24th and save! Only $10 per jar for now, then 12$ as of November 25th until December 22nd or when they sell out. Makes a great gift ...
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Caregivers' CircleCommunity WellnessWell 50+

Fall into gratitude!

Hello all, and welcome to fall! Autumn is finally here, and I’m all the happier for it. With the leaves turning all kinds of colours and the fresh wind swirling, I’m making it a habit to stop and appreciate what’s in front of me. This exercise helps me to ground ...
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