Community News
Diane Gudmundson, NP

Diane was a nurse for 10 years and has been a family nurse practitioner for over 14 years. She treats patients of all ages. Her areas of expertise include thyroid, diabetes, mental health, addictions, menopause, nutrition, and special needs. Diane cares deeply about people and is passionate about providing the best care for each patient she meets. She looks forward to being able to continue her own life mission through NP on Wheels in providing a legacy of compassionate care, growth, and difference in the lives of others. She enjoys encouraging and supporting others in their health and fitness journeys.

Why Can’t I Put Down My Phone?

Detaching yourself from your phone and truly unplugging can seriously improve your life. While there’s no doubt technology has made our lives easier in many ways (remember roadmaps?), research suggests that our addiction to it is real. Every new notification triggers the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that drives us to seek rewards, so you keep coming back for more. This vicious cycle is taking a toll on our health, mental wellbeing, and relationships. But this habit isn’t entirely your fault. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter—they’ve all been designed to make you repeatedly use them and check back in. Time for a digital detox?

Ride Don’t Hide!

Outdoor exercise is a great way to soak up the sun’s vitamin D, get your blood pumping, and reconnect with your community – all proven ways to boost your mental health. Need some motivation? Join Ride Don’t Hide, Canada’s largest bike ride for mental health! Two routes will take riders through Winnipeg’s beautiful streets. Ride Don’t Hide is for cyclists of all skill levels. Come ride with us to honour the recovery journeys of those living with mental illness and celebrate mental health! For details, visit: www.ridedonthide.com/mb/ride/winnipeg

Problems with Snoring?

Snoring is a topic that is well known to many of us and our spouses. If you have tried all of the pillows, mouth guards and gadgets advertised, you may want to try these simple suggestions so that you can get a perfect night’s rest. Here are some natural, effective essential oils for snoring. Sage, Thyme, Marjoram, Lavender, and Cedarwood. Diffusers are really a terrific way to use the following essential oils at night time. They are also a practical solution when applied topically. For more information and instructions: purejoynaturals.ca/blog

Community Profile: Kelburn Estates

Kelburn Estates Mental Health & Addictions Recovery Centre is a private residential wellness centre on 45 beautiful acres along the red river, here in Manitoba. We pride ourselves in providing confidential and multi-disciplinary expertise for our guests to reclaim, develop, and sustain a meaningful life. A life free from the destructive mental health disease and related substance abuse. Our mission is to create and maintain a lasting relationship with our guests, families, and community service providers. At Kelburn Estates, we will walk with you on your journey to recovery.

Benefits of In-Home Pet Sitting

If work or travel keep you away from your pets, you’ve likely considered various pet-care options, from boarding your pets at a boarding facility or animal hospital, to securing the services of a professional pet sitter. More and more pet owners are taking advantage of the benefits in-home pet care provides: • Diet and exercise routines are uninterrupted. • Pets are happier and experience less stress at home. • Travel trauma for both owner and pet is eliminated. • Pet’s exposure to illness is minimized. • Untrained or unwilling friends/family/neighbors need not be called. • Your home will be taken care of (plants watered, mail taken in, etc.)

Downsizing and Moving Forward

Our possessions are important to us, but there comes a time in our lives when even “enough” is too much. Whether the reason is an imminent move to a smaller living space, or that we just can’t ram one more thing into the basement, it’s time to bite the bullet and deal with accumulated possessions. Where do we start? The process is not an easy one, but by attending a session such as “Downsizing and Moving Forward,” offered by Shalom Counselling Centre, you will learn how to overcome the physical and emotional challenges encountered in the downsizing process.

Summer Day Camps

Preschool and school-aged camps at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Historic Fort Normandeau guarantee lots of warm weather fun! Outdoor adventures, mystery solving, a trip through time: something for every young explorer! Register up to 3 days before camp: $72 preschool/$150 school-aged per child. Early drop off/late pick up available. Call 403-346-2010, ext. 111 or visit WaskasooPark.ca for more information or to register.

The Hamlets at Deer Park

Imagine a place where you can live a meaningful life and reach your personal potential through services that are individualized to your needs and experiences. With amenities, activities, and a staff that embrace health and happiness, that place is The Hamlets at Deer Park in Red Deer, an independent living retirement community. We are the community of choice for those looking to find a community that can support you in your daily walk through life. Health and happiness await at The Hamlets at Deer Park; a place you can call home.

What needs shape your choices?

Strategic Intervention Coaches believe that human motivation is driven by the desire to fulfill specific human needs. These needs are constant primal forces that shape all our choices. There are many ways of meeting your needs both in a positive or a negative way. By understanding how they work, you can set yourself up for lasting fulfillment in life and satisfying these needs in different ways changes how we show up in our relationships whether they be personal or work-related. Contact a Strategic Intervention Coach to have your needs analyzed and find out your path to lasting fulfillment and success. John Harty, Insight Life Coach Services http://MeetMe.so/JohnHarty