Feb. 23 4 pm – 8 pm The Coldest Night of The Year is a walk to raise awareness and funds to support The Mustard Seed as they serve the most vulnerable men, women and children in our community. Visit cnoy.org for more information.

Drop in beginner watercolor classes every Monday from the 1-4 p.m. No experience required. Cost is $30. Call 403-597-1594 or email [email protected] to register. More classes listed on ‘Events’ page of SallyTowersSybblis.com.

Reduce joint pain and the risk of heart attack and stroke, boost energy and protect against 50 chronic illnesses – Health Basics is a simple, positive, and empowering group-based lifestyle program intended for people who want to choose healthy living, lose weight, and become more active. Participants learn simple changes and set goals to practice their new skills. Small group discussion and a positive atmosphere foster accountability and learning. Be one of the more than 4600 people who have benefitted from this program over the past 10 years. Visit www.reddeerpcn.com to learn more about Health Basics. To register, call 403-343-9100.

Replacing the roof at a complex. New asphalt in the parking lot. Upgrading underground utilities. Condominiums age and need to be repaired and maintained. The Condominium Property Act requires that condominium corporations establish and maintain a capital replacement reserve fund to provide for major repairs and replacement of property and common property. A new reserve fund study must be conducted every five years to make sure your building’s reserve fund is up-to-date. Why is this important? This allows you to get on with enjoying condo living without unexpected repair and maintenance costs and even to sell your condo with confidence.

Do you suffer with dry, flaky, alligator skin during the winter months? Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so taking proper care of it is important, especially in the dry heat indoors and freezing wind outside. Healthy skin can help you avoid wrinkles, skin conditions, and infections, as well as keep that itchy feeling away. Optimize your skin this winter by following these tips. 1. Shower or bathe in lukewarm water and avoid long, hot showers. 2. Pat skin dry with a towel, but don’t rub. 3. Use a quality moisturizer immediately after bathing/showering. 4. Minimize soap usage.

Does it feel like you’re just putting one foot in front of the other? Living like this can feel disruptive and unfulfilling. The first step to living a more mindful life is becoming aware of how your subconscious perspectives, actions and reactions, affect your relationships, families and life experiences. Some of the beliefs you have created from past experiences may no longer lead you to the happiest outcomes. With heightened emotional wellness and through a method like EFT/Tapping, it is possible to gently and easily discover your non-serving subconscious perspectives and beliefs and shift to consciously living life to the fullest.

Dr. J Arlo Chinnery TCMD, RAc completed internships in Bei Jing, China in 2003 and Rocky Mountain Physio in 2004 and received his Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma in 2005. After starting his practice in Southern Alberta, Dr. Arlo moved back to his hometown, Red Deer, in 2010, to continue his holistic approach to pain management. In 2018, Flying Turtle Acupuncture, moved to a larger facility to accommodate his growing clinic. Since current patients soon require less frequent treatments to maintain their improved state of well-being, new patients are always welcomed.