Caregivers' CircleCommunity WellnessWell 50+
Good Habits for a Healthy New Year
Hello everyone, and welcome 2025! The New Year brings a sense of renewal and possibility, and is an ideal time to reflect on how to take better care of ourselves and those we love. By adopting healthy habits and making proactive choices, you can set the stage for a year ...
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Community WellnessSNACS Special Needs
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 30th and save! Only $10 per jar for now, then 12$ as of December 1st (until December 20th or when they sell out). Makes a great gift ...
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Caregivers' CircleCommunity WellnessWell 50+
Autumn awaits, and WE can’t wait!
And just like that, we’re already heading into my favourite season! Don’t get me wrong, I love a sunny day and a clear blue sky, but nothing beats a dimly-lit autumn morning with the bright, orange trees outside. There’s one thing I’ve always loved about this time of year, and ...
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Community WellnessFamily MattersWell 50+
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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Caregivers' CircleCommunity WellnessWell 50+
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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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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