Join the Golden Circle Friendship Club which meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month to build positive connections, new friendships and gatherings out-and-about in our community.
Our Friendly Visitors Phone Program is great if you would like either a brief check-in or meaningful conversations with shared interests from our friendly volunteers.
Stay active with The Hardy Walkers Club and walk each Wednesday. Meet at the Golden Circle at shortly before 1:00 pm and walk up to approximately 2 hours.
Get fit with a 45-minute low-impact aerobics Steppin Cardio class and step and move to upbeat music which is guaranteed to leave you feeling fit and having fun.
Improve your fitness and make everyday tasks much easier by joining our Stretch Flex & Strengthen low impact class which incorporates cardio, strength, balance & stretching. You may either sit in a chair or stand for this one hour class.
Builds cardiovascular health and work your muscles of the hips, legs and arms with dance moves! Join our fun Zumba Gold Fitness Class which takes the popular Latin dance-inspired workout of Zumba and makes it accessible for seniors, beginners or others needing modifications in their exercise routine.
Love board and card games? Join us weekly and keep your mind sharp, playing Canasta, Bridge, Cribbage, Pinochle, Mahjong, Scrabble, Euchre and Military Whist.
We all love music – join us each week and enjoy our Ukelele Jam on Wednesdays and our newest Music Jam program on Friday afternoons.
Call us today at 403.343.6074 for more information. Also check out our website for information, referrals, resources, programs and activities at www.TheGoldenCircle.ca

As May 3-9 is Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada we wanted to highlight an important issue facing seniors in our communities – loneliness.
As the years go by, seniors’ social circles begin to shrink which often results in loneliness and oftentimes, social isolation. Multiple studies have proven that loneliness is a risk factor for and may contribute to depression, deterioration in cognitive performance and the onset of dementia.
Loneliness is often associated with negative feelings such as sadness, pain, or low self-worth and is a huge risk for seniors as these can lead to other conditions and can be life threatening if they experience a combination of strains on their mental state.
It has been well-documented that lonely seniors are far more likely to deteriorate both physically and mentally than their more social counterparts, and that loneliness and social isolation are associated with a higher mortality risk in adults aged 52 and up.
There are a variety of reasons why lonely seniors are less likely to seek out medical help if their conditions worsen, but one study done by The Mood Disorders Society of Canada suggests that 90% of those afflicted with chronic loneliness don’t seek treatment, which indicates that thousands of seniors living in Canada are suffering in silence — and solitude.

At the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre we provide information, referrals, resources, programs and activities for the purpose of enriching independent, healthy lifestyles for all older adults, their families and caregivers in Red Deer and surrounding communities.
Our vision is to be an active community resource organization that welcomes all individuals and we offer a variety of ways for older adults to connect with one another, learn new skills and enjoy one another’s company. You don’t have to feel lonely, you will always find a friend here at the Golden Circle.

There are more than 40 species of ticks in Canada, mostly found in grassy and wooded areas with trees, shrubs, and piles of leaves. Avoiding tick bites is the best way to prevent Lyme Disease. Here’s how you can keep yourself bite-free when spending time outdoors: 1) Wear closed-toe shoes, long sleeves, and pants. 2) Walk on pathways. 3) Use bug spray with DEET or icaridin. 4) After being outside, check yourself, children, gear, and pets for ticks, bathe, and put all clothes worn outdoors into a dryer for 10-20 minutes. Learn more about Lyme Disease at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/lyme-pamphlet.html Speak to your Central Alberta Co-op Pharmacist for more information.

It’s important for people of all ages to keep their brains healthy with regular workouts, but especially so for seniors. Here are five ways you can keep your mind sharp as you age: 1) Play a game. Try a sudoku, crossword, or jigsaw puzzle, or play a game of cards with friends. 2) Get moving. Regular exercise increases blood flow to your brain and increases neurons. 3) Listen to or play music. Science shows that music is a great brain booster. 4) Eat right. A diet rich in healthy fats is crucial for cognitive health. 5) Learn something new. Keep your mind engaged!

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