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March Events for Seniors at RDPL

Red Deer Cancer Connect (March. 3 & 17)
Travel Memories: Madagascar (March. 4)
First Thursday Concert Series (March 5)
Symphony at the Snell with RDSO (March 7)
Slide into the Library (March 11)
Radio-Canada Reporter-in-Residence (March 16-20)
Readers’ Theatre (March 19)
Sip n’ Stitch (March 19)
Затишні Вечори: Cozy Evenings for Ukrainian Seniors (March 19)
Meet Someone Making it in Music (March 20)
Roots and Branches: Genealogy at the Library (March 28)
The Kiss by Fleur Jacobs: New Play Reading (March 29)
Book Clubs (various dates/times)

For full details, visit rdpl.org/events

The Power of Fibre

Digestive health doesn’t get much attention—until something feels off. Fiber is the unsung hero that keeps your digestive system running smoothly. It helps move food through the gut, feeds healthy bacteria, and can ease common issues like constipation and bloating. You’ll find fiber in colorful fruits and vegetables, hearty whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. Both soluble and insoluble fiber play important roles, working together to support digestion and overall comfort. The trick is to increase fiber gradually and pair it with plenty of fluids. A fiber-rich diet keeps your gut happy—and your whole body benefits.

March Trivia

.1.What food never spoils?
2.What percentage of the immune system is linked to the gut?
3.True or False? Eggs contain all 9 essential amino acids.

Did You Know?

About 60% of your brain is made of fat, which is why healthy fats (like omega-3s from fish, nuts, and seeds) are important for brain health.

Book of the Month:

The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin. Seventeen-year-old Lenni lives on the Terminal Ward at the Glasgow Princess Royal Hospital. Though the teenager has been told she’s dying, she still has plenty of living to do. Joining the hospital’s arts and crafts class, she meets the magnificent Margot, an 83-year-old, purple-pajama-wearing rebel, who transforms Lenni in ways she never imagined. As their friendship blooms, a world of stories opens for these unlikely companions who, between them, have been alive for one hundred years.
Available to borrow from Red Deer Public Library at rdpl.org

5 Ingredient Date Snickers

Ingredients: Organic pitted dates; Nut Butter of choice; Organic Raw Peanuts; Dark Chocolate (melted). Directions: Slice dates halfway down the middle. Open each date slightly to form a pocket, and space them evenly on parchment paper. Add enough nut butter to fill each date, top with a few nuts, then pinch closed. Place in the freezer for 15-20 mins. Dip each one in the melted chocolate until completely coated. Freeze for 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.

Frozen Meals Available

Nutritious frozen meals are available to order online or by calling 403-343-6074. Orders must be placed at least two business days in advance. Delivery is available within Red Deer for a $5.00 fee, or meals may be picked up at the centre.
In addition to our in-house programs, The Golden Circle provides outreach services delivered in your home, helping seniors remain safe and independent. We also offer a Brokered Worker Program for housekeeping and light maintenance services. An in-house intake appointment is required to access outreach and brokered services.
We also provide transportation to medical appointments, supporting seniors’ access to essential care.
If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a brokered worker, please visit www.goldencircle.ca or call 403-343-6074 for more information.