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April Events for Seniors at RDPL

Red Deer Cancer Connect (April 7 & 21)
Travel Memories: Newfoundland & Labrador (April 1)
First Thursday Concert Series (April 2)
Wellness Exchange (April 8)
Symphony at the Snell with RDSO (April 11)
Readers’ Theatre (April 16)
Sip n’ Stitch (April 16)
Затишні Вечори: Cozy Evenings for Ukrainian Seniors (April 16)
Friends of the Library Book Sale (April 22-26)
Roots and Branches: Genealogy at the Library (April 25)
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition (April 30)
Book Clubs (various dates/times)
For full details, visit rdpl.org/events

Relief for Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal allergies can bring sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, and fatigue when pollen levels rise in the spring and summer. While medications can help, many people also look for natural ways to ease symptoms. Rinsing the nasal passages with a saline solution can help clear pollen and irritants. Local honey, herbal teas, and foods rich in vitamin C may support the immune system. Quercetin, a plant compound found in apples and onions, may also help reduce allergic reactions. Keeping windows closed on high-pollen days and showering after spending time outdoors can further reduce exposure and help manage seasonal allergy discomfort naturally.

Did You Know?

Smiling can boost your mood.
Even forcing a smile can trigger the brain to release feel-good chemicals like endorphins.

Clean Eating Recipe:

Spring Veggie Egg Bake
Whisk 6 eggs with a splash of milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in chopped spinach, bell peppers, green onions, and a little feta cheese. Pour into a greased baking dish and bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until set. This protein-rich, colorful dish is perfect for Easter brunch and packed with nutrients to keep you energized without feeling heavy.

Book Club: Ultra-Processed People

Ultra-Processed People by Dr. Chris van Tulleken explores how ultra-processed foods shape our health, appetite, and society. The book explains how these foods are engineered to be addictive, disrupt metabolism, and contribute to obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease. Drawing on science, personal experience, and public health research, van Tulleken highlights how modern food environments influence behavior more than willpower. The book encourages greater awareness, food literacy, and systemic change to support healthier eating habits.

Why Test at 50

Hearing experts recommend everyone get a baseline hearing test around age 50. While hearing loss is often associated with older age, it commonly begins earlier and can progress quietly for years. A hearing test at 50 helps detect changes early, when treatment options are most effective. It also creates a clear baseline, so future changes are easier to track. Untreated hearing loss has been linked to cognitive decline, depression, and increased fall risk. About one in four adults aged 50 to 65 already experience some degree of hearing loss. After 50, testing every two to three years is recommended, with more frequent checkups after 65.

Words to Live By

“Slow down and soak up each experience releasing the need to be somewhere else or with someone else. See the gift of this moment.” Keith Macpherson

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