Physical activity is not just beneficial for maintaining a healthy body, but also for improving mental health. Regular exercise can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, boost self-esteem, enhance cognitive function, and reduce symptoms of depression. Physical activity is a natural stress reliever because when you exercise, your body releases endorphins, which are feel-good chemicals that help reduce stress and anxiety and at the Golden Circle we offer a variety of fitness programs from Yoga to Zumba, to a Stretch Flex and Strengthen class and Sit and Be Fit. We have an all-year Bocce group, Carpet Bowling and a Hardy Walkers Club who walk year-round!

Maintaining a balanced diet is essential for physical and mental health. The Golden Circle’s Homestyle Frozen Meal program offers a wide selection of affordable, nutritious and ready-to-eat meals made, packaged and frozen for your convenience right here in our own commercial kitchen.

We also offer in-house dining:
Soup and Sandwich – Mondays from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.
Hot Lunch – Wednesdays from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.
Breakfast – Fridays from 8:30 am – 11:00 am.

Men’s Breakfast on the fourth Fridays of each month from 8:30 am – 10:00 am.
Ladies Breakfast on the second Tuesday of each month from 8:30 am – 10:00 am.

You don’t have to be a member to purchase frozen meals or even to come join us in person in the Dining Room, but if you are a member, you get a discounted rate on in-house dining!

Engaging in mental activities can help improve our cognitive function such as planning skills, decision-making, and short-term memory.
We have weekly board and card game offerings to keep your mind sharp, like Canasta, Bridge, Cribbage, Pinochle, Mahjong, Scrabble and Euchre.

Mental health is a vital aspect of overall health. As we grow older, we can experience changes in physical health, social connections, and daily routines that can significantly affect our quality of life, our mood and well-being. While many people in Canada struggle with their mental health, certain groups face unique challenges because of systemic racism, discrimination, socio-economic status, or social exclusion. Among these communities, seniors have experienced many challenges to their mental health.

Golden Circle Membership is easy and affordable. Did you know that keeping up social connections with your family, friends, and community is also a great way to maintain good health? Maintaining relationships and connecting with others are so important at all ages but especially as we get older. Joining a local organization like the Golden Circle will help you stay connected with others and support a feeling of community and belonging. Membership fees provide important financial support for our operations and members get some excellent benefits as well like preferred rates on Fitness Classes, Special Event Tickets, In-house Meals and In-house Foot Doctor appointments. Members receive a weekly e-mail outlining activities and events happening at The Golden Circle and priority access to special event tickets. Annual membership fee is $25.00 for an individual or $45.00 for a couple. Call: 403-343-6074
Stop by: 4620 47A Avenue in Red Deer. Visit our website www.goldencircle.ca for more information. Amber Mack ~ Executive Director.

Spring is about all things green and at Mortar and Pesto we have plenty of amazing green products to help you maintain and improve your overall health and wellbeing. We carry sprouting kits that allow you to grow nutritious microgreens in your own home, perfect for adding a nutrient-dense boost to your day. We also have greens powders, sea veggies, and high-potency broccoli capsules for those who want to achieve therapeutic doses for epigenetic support. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is also liver season – a great opportunity to check out the many plant-based products we have that help the gallbladder and liver!

Spring is finally here, and that means seasonal allergies will be on the rise. Seasonal allergies develop when the immune system overreacts to something in the environment, like mold spores or pollen. Do you have any of the most common symptoms – runny nose, sneezing, itchy & watery eyes, itchy sinuses, throat, or post-nasal drip? You are most likely experiencing allergies. Your pharmacist will be happy to discuss preventing seasonal allergies and minimizing the severity of your symptoms. They will help you choose the right medication for you, how it works and how to use it.

Interested in becoming a volunteer at The Golden Circle? Are you looking for something productive to do in your spare time? Would you like to make a difference in the community too? Consider volunteering at the Golden Circle!

We have a WIDE variety of positions that you can participate in – here are a few options: • Bingo – volunteer with the Golden Circle and help with Bingos!
• Friendly Visiting – In person or Telephone Friendly Visiting volunteers will visit with older adults in their homes, meet out for coffee and more.
• Frozen Meal Delivery – volunteer drivers deliver frozen meals made in the Golden Circle kitchen to older adults. • Grocery Delivery – volunteer drivers deliver groceries from the Timberlands Co-Op to older adults within Red Deer. • Kitchen and Dining Room help – volunteers assist the kitchen staff with a variety of tasks such as preparing and serving lunches, dinners, special events and more.
• Supportive transportation. Provide transportation to older adults to and from medical appointments in and out of town. • Special Events Help – the Golden Circle often hosts special events and we need help with organizing, set up, decorating, selling 50/50 tickets, serving meals, and more! • Committees and the Board of Directors – we are a registered non-profit society with a volunteer Governance Board of Directors. We are always looking for individuals with a passion for older adults and making a difference in their community wanting to join the Board or our Committees! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the Golden Circle, please contact Melissa Flinn, Program & Volunteer Coordinator at 403-343-6074 or mflinn@goldencircle.ca