Community News
Christmas Dinner/Takeaway

This year, our Christmas Dinners are on December 5th and 11th. Come down and enjoy a hot turkey or ham lunch and entertainment to get you in the festive mood. Please call the Golden Circle for tickets. Are you tired of cooking? Do you want a Christmas meal on Christmas Day but don’t want the hassle of getting the groceries and turning on the oven? This year, our chef will be making take-home packages for you to enjoy Christmas Dinner. You can purchase dinner packages with all the fixings for 2, 4, or 6 people. Details will be out at the start of December; please phone 403-343-6074 for more information.

Christmas Cash Raffle Fundraiser

Christmas is around the corner, and what’s a better time to win cash than this time of year? The Golden Circle’s Christmas Cash Raffle is back again for 2024! Tickets are just $5.00 each, and only 3,500 have been printed.1st prize is $3,000.00, 2nd is $1,500.00, 3rd is $750.00. You must be at least 18 and an Alberta resident to purchase.
Tickets are being sold at various locations throughout the city, including Parkland Mall, CoOp Timberstone, and Parkland Nurseries Winter Market. Watch our social media pages or visit the Golden Circle at 4620 47A Avenue in Red Deer to purchase your tickets. The draw date will be Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., just before turkey hot lunch, at the Golden Circle. Phone: 403-343-6074 www.goldencircle.ca Social Media @GoldenCircleRD

Magnesium for a Good Night’s Sleep

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, many of us aren’t getting adequate rest. Magnesium is a vital mineral for promoting restful sleep, as it helps regulate neurotransmitters involved in calming the nervous system. By binding to GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) receptors, magnesium encourages relaxation, reduces anxiety, and prepares the brain for sleep. It also supports melatonin production, which regulates the body’s sleep-wake cycle. Magnesium’s role in muscle relaxation can ease physical tension, which further aids in unwinding before bed. Foods rich in magnesium—like leafy greens, nuts, and seeds—or supplements taken in the evening can enhance sleep quality, especially for those with deficiencies. Adequate magnesium promotes a deeper, more rejuvenating sleep.

December Events for Seniors at RDPL

Friends Book Store Sale (December 2-8) Red Deer Cancer Connect (December 3 & 17) Bring, Brag, Break with the Alberta Genealogical Society (December 14) Readers’ Theatre (December 19) Sip n’ Stitch (December 19) Downtown Walk & Talk (Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m.) Travel Memories (first Wednesday of each month) First Thursday Concert Series (first Thursday of each month)
Book Clubs (various dates/times)
For full details, visit rdpl.org/events

Book of the Month:

Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay by Cyndie Spiegel. A profound compendium of intimate, inspiring essays and thoughtful prompts that will keep you afloat in difficult times and sustain you in the everyday. Available to borrow from Red Deer Public Library at rdpl.org

Local Spotlight: Downtown Wigs

For over a decade, we’ve been dedicated to supplying premium wigs and hair accessories to customers throughout Alberta. Our focus is on delivering discreet, personalized, and knowledgeable service. Our diverse range of wig products caters to every age, taste, and lifestyle. We offer discreet consultations at our new locations and can arrange off-site after-hours appointments for convenience. We are committed to providing high-quality wigs from top brands like Jon Renau, Estetica, Revlon, Amore, and Envy, among others. Our showroom features a large inventory, including hundreds of styles and colors for women, men, and children.

Give a Gift of Health

This holiday season, why not give the gift of health? Mortar & Pesto Natural Pharmacy offers a thoughtful way to support your loved ones’ well-being with a selection of natural remedies, supplements, and wellness products. Whether it’s a soothing herbal tea, immune-boosting vitamins, or personalized wellness advice, they have something for everyone. With a focus on quality and holistic health, Mortar & Pesto ensures that each gift promotes long-term vitality and balance. Give the gift of care that truly keeps on giving—because nothing is more precious than good health. Visit Mortar & Pesto Natural Pharmacy and spread wellness this season.

Enjoying Holidays with Hearing Loss

If you have a hearing loss, attending family gatherings with many people can be stressful. Here are three tips to ensure a sound-filled holiday season. 1. Spend time with family members one-on-one. 2. Try to sit next to someone who will be willing to keep you in on the conversation if you miss anything that has been said. 3. Book a check of your hearing aids before the holiday season starts to ensure they are working their best. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the laughter of your kids, grandkids, or family members as they open presents or sit around the table. Happy Holidays!

Cow Patti Theater

We always have a great time at Cow Patti Theatre! On November 23rd, we will be loading up a bus to take you to Cow Patti for lunch and the production. Registration opens on Thursday, October 17th, at 8:30 am. The first 55 people to register will secure a seat; we will need 40 people to rent another bus to attend the event. Member price – $110.00,
non–member $135.00; it includes transportation, muffins and coffee before getting on the bus and lunch at Cow Patti Theatre.