In Good Hands and Goodbyes
With the changing colours of the leaves comes the brisk autumn air and the promise of a busy season. We all realize that we will be scuffling along in our snow boots soon enough! Yet, there is a certain energy in the change of season. Have you felt it too? …
Finding our balance this fall
Fall is a very busy time of year for families, don’t you find? With the busier schedule that autumn brings, I know my family always seems to scramble a bit to find our rhythm and balance, and I’ve noticed we’re not alone. Not to mention how we have all had …
Gratitude and the gift of self-care
Hello everyone and welcome to fall! Once again, the air is crisp, and the colours are changing. Autumn is, by far, my favourite season. In my eyes, it is a time to let go of the old to make room for the new. How do we make room for the …
Getting back into the swing of things
As we enter into these last few weeks of summer, that back-to-school feeling is in the air. Maybe your children are heading back to daycare or school, maybe you are going back to work, or perhaps you are simply settling back into a routine after summer vacation. Whatever your situation, …
The Gift of Change
Hello everyone! My name is Claire Quenville, and I am the new coordinator for both our Well 50+ and Caregivers’ Circle Programs. I am so pleased to be here and look forward to working alongside you. Whether we like it or not, or whether we are ready or not, life …
Summer is here and it sure feels good to be green!
The past several months have been tough on everyone, including families. The physical distancing due to COVID-19 has changed our relationships, our roles, and our routines in terms of child care, school and play time. We are officially green though now, so hooray! What does this mean for you and …
Protect yourself and your family from ticks and mosquitoes
Safety tips from Health Canada Heading outdoors? Remember to protect yourself from ticks and mosquitoes! The best way to protect yourself from Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites, same as the best way to avoid becoming infected with West Nile virus is to prevent mosquito bites. Getting rid of …
Pool and water safety prevents drowning
Life saving safety tips from Health Canada Did you know that children can drown very quickly and quietly, and in just a few centimetres of water? Also, children ages 1 to 4 are most at risk of drowning in pools at home. The summer is has only just begun and …
Cherishing and growing our Community of Care
Hello everyone! It is with great honour that I pick up the torch passed along by our dear and dedicated Jan Anderson. I have been fortunate to work alongside her over the last few months her, learning the details of the program she started in January of 2014. During the Caregivers’ …
Advice for Carbon Monoxide Alarms from Health Canada
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have turned to making everyday purchases online to reduce our exposure and follow local public health guidelines. You should know, however, that there are also potential risks with purchasing certain products, especially online. For example, did you know that smoke or carbon …
