Community News
Outreach Services – We Come to You!

Our Outreach Department is made up of compassionate Coordinators, trained volunteers, and Brokered Workers who help older adults age in place, maintain independence, and enhance their quality of life — all from the comfort of your home.
Need help with any of the following?
• Applying for the Alberta Seniors Benefit
• Completing government forms
• Home maintenance or yard care
• Finding housing resources
• Transportation to medical appointments
Call 403-343-6074 to book an appointment and get connected with an Outreach Coordinator who will complete an intake and develop a personalized care plan.
Referrals are welcomed from individuals, families, friends, caregivers, other agencies, and healthcare professionals.

Celebrate Seniors’ Week at the Golden Circle!

Since 1986, Seniors’ Week has honored the incredible contributions seniors make to life in Alberta. Inspired by the late Alice Modin, this annual celebration is all about recognizing the role seniors play in enhancing our communities. Kickoff BBQ – June 2nd
Join us at the Golden Circle from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM to launch Seniors’ Week with a fantastic community BBQ!
Activities Include:
• Live entertainment
• Lawn games
• Rickshaw rides
• Head massages (offered from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
For full Seniors’ Week details, visit our website.

Brokered Workers Needed!

Thanks to new grant funding, we have our Outreach Programming into Red Deer County and nearby rural communities — and we need your help! The Golden Circle’s Brokered Worker Program offers:
• Light housekeeping
• Lawn and garden care
• Minor handyman repairs
• Snow shovelling
• Painting
• One-time deep cleaning
Pay: $20.00/hr
• Minimum 2 hours for housekeeping
• Minimum 1 hour for snow shovelling
Clients pay workers directly.
Want to become a Brokered Worker?
Contact us today!
403-343-6074
[email protected]

June Events for Seniors at RDPL

Red Deer Cancer Connect (June 3 & 17)
Bring, Brag, Break with the Alberta Genealogical Society (June 14)
Readers’ Theatre (June 19)
Sip n’ Stitch (June 19)
Затишні Вечори: Cozy Evenings for Ukrainian Seniors (June 19)
ParticipACTION Community Challenge: Mayor Walk (June 25)
First Thursday Concert Series (first Thursday of each month)
Book Clubs (various dates/times)
Red Deer Reads 2025 (details at rdpl.org/reddeerreads)
For full details, visit rdpl.org/events

Hearing Aids & Summer

As temperatures rise, it’s important to understand how to take care of your hearing aids. Beware of Heat! Avoid putting your hearing aids in places that attract heat quickly – like the glove compartment or console in your car. Stay Away from Moisture! Remember to take your hearing aids out before swimming or if you’re caught in the rain. Keep ‘em Clean! Warm, humid weather creates a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. You can use a soft, damp cloth to wipe away dirt and debris from your hearing aids. Follow these simple tips and get outside to enjoy the warm weather.

Book of the Month:

Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer by Ian Smith
Getting old may be inevitable, but feeling old is not! By eating the right foods, keeping tabs on the right numbers, moving the right way, and sleeping better, we can slow the hands on the proverbial clock.
Available to borrow from Red Deer Public Library at rdpl.org

Hot Dog Day at Brella Newton!

Come and say hello to your new neighbors, Brella Community Services Society! Enjoy a free hotdog, learn about our services, connect with the community, and discover how we’re here to support and grow our Newton community. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors—everyone is welcome!
Brella Community Services Society #1001 7495 132nd Street
25 June, 11:30-1:30 pm.
For more information email: [email protected]

Financial Fitness

With a reverse mortgage, you can live in the home you love while enjoying a comfortable lifestyle. This option allows you to access your home equity tax-free and use the funds however you wish. You can relieve financial pressure, cover healthcare expenses, or make home renovations. Additionally, it can provide an early inheritance, assist a family member or friend, alleviate debt, buy a vacation property, or fund travel. By preserving investments and increasing cash flow, a reverse mortgage helps you maintain financial stability and freedom in your golden years.

Be Safe in the Sun

Skin cancer is one of the most common and preventable forms of cancer. Apply SPF of at least 30 to 50—every two to four hours you are outdoors or riding in a car. Routinely wearing a quality pair of sunglasses protects the eyes from cataracts, a condition common among older adults. Look for a pair with a label showing they block 100% of UVA and UVB rays. As we grow older, the body doesn’t adjust to changes in temperature and humidity as quickly as in younger days. This puts seniors at higher risk for dehydration and sun-related illnesses, like heat stroke – so make sure to keep hydrated!

Holistic Relief for Migraines

Do you suffer from migraines? Dr. Priscilla Narotam can help by using safe, gentle soft tissue-based techniques. Misalignments in the spine can create tension and disrupt nerve communication, contributing to migraine episodes. Through spinal adjustments, she can realign the spine, relieving pressure on nerves and reducing migraine triggers. She also can assess and diagnose underlying causes and uses massage, gentle joint mobilizations and stretches along with offering nutritional advise based on your history and physical exam. By addressing the root issues, treatments help improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall nervous system function, providing holistic relief for migraine sufferers.