In retirement communities, mealtimes are vital for seniors, fostering socialization and delivering essential nutrients. To ensure a wholesome diet, communities prioritize well-balanced meals with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Seniors, prone to health risks, must maintain good nutrition to avoid weight loss, depression, and weakened immune systems. The National Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging reports over 5.5 million seniors facing food insecurity. Retirement communities address nutritional challenges by providing chef-prepared communal meals. This approach ensures proper nutrition, fosters a social atmosphere, and creates a well-rounded dining experience for residents.

Downtown Walk & Talk (every Tuesday at 12:15)
Book Clubs (various dates/times)
Beginner Adult Yoga (online every Wednesday at 7 p.m.)
Readers’ Theatre (March 21)
Sip n’ Stitch (March 21)
Red Deer Cancer Connect (March 19)
Breaking Cover: Red Deer Players (March 23)
Crib, Cards, Coffee and Conversation (March 24)
First Thursday Concert Series (first Thursday of each month)

The Golden Circle is your one-stop shop for nutritious meals! We currently offer in-house dining Mondays for Soup & Sandwich lunch, Wednesdays for Hot Lunch, and Fridays for breakfast, every week. But have no fear the rest of the days of the week as we have a Homestyle Frozen Meals program accessible to all. Offering beef, pork, chicken, fish and omelette options, all meals are made fresh in our commercial kitchen and frozen in individual portions for your convenience. We also have Pot Pies and soups, as well. Check the website for the menu www.goldencircle.ca

Membership is not required for either in-house dining or to purchase the frozen meals, but Golden Circle members get a $2.00 discount on every in-house meal as well as many other benefits. Call 1-403-343-6074 or email info@goldencircle.ca for more information on our meals and the benefits of membership!

What are you doing to up your nutrition in March, after all it’s Nutrition Month! A great way is to eat more veggies especially leafy greens. One way of getting your greens in is by taking greens powders. Indigo Greens and Green Up are 2 exceptional greens powders. Added to a smoothie or consumed every morning with water will make a huge difference in your day. A great source of prebiotic fibre, folate and so much more, these powders improve energy, immunity, and even dental health.
Try one today!!

In retirement communities, mealtimes are vital for seniors, fostering socialization and delivering essential nutrients. To ensure a wholesome diet, communities prioritize well-balanced meals with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Seniors, prone to health risks, must maintain good nutrition to avoid weight loss, depression, and weakened immune systems. The National Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging reports over 5.5 million seniors facing food insecurity. Retirement communities address nutritional challenges by providing chef-prepared communal meals. This approach ensures proper nutrition, fosters a social atmosphere, and creates a well-rounded dining experience for residents.

Downtown Walk & Talk (every Tuesday at 12:15)
Book Clubs (various dates/times)
Beginner Adult Yoga (online every Wednesday at 7 p.m.)
Readers’ Theatre (March 21)
Sip n’ Stitch (March 21)
Red Deer Cancer Connect (March 19)
Breaking Cover: Red Deer Players (March 23)
Crib, Cards, Coffee and Conversation (March 24)
First Thursday Concert Series (first Thursday of each month)

Stress is a part of life for many people and sometimes it is not easy to recognize stress because we are caught up in living our everyday lives. Though stress happens first in the mind, it has strong effects on the body as well, and people who have high levels or prolonged stress have higher cholesterol or blood pressure. They may be more prone to narrowing of the arteries, a stroke risk factor. While we can’t eliminate all of your stress at the Golden Circle, we can help to alleviate it by offering many socialization opportunities!

Come to the Coffee Shack Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 11:30am to make new friends or visit those you already know. We also have a variety of clubs and activities that meet regularly that you are welcome to join whether you are an active member here or not.

Collagen, constituting 90% of the body’s protein, plays a pivotal role in skin, bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage, and ligaments, acting as a joint-binding glue. As age advances, the body’s natural collagen production diminishes, exacerbated by factors like sun exposure, smoking, and poor diet. Collagen supplementation gains popularity for addressing concerns such as wrinkles, cellulite, stretch marks, and joint health. Depletion of collagen may result in joint issues and visible signs like sagging skin. Recognizing collagen’s potential in supporting joints, bones, and skin underscores its widespread appeal as a versatile protein. Its multifaceted benefits make collagen a focal point in health and wellness discussions.

CRA for Adults 65+ (Feb. 15)
Downtown Walk & Talk (every Tuesday at 12:15)
Book Clubs (various dates/times)
Beginner Adult Yoga (online every Wednesday at 7 p.m.)
Readers’ Theatre (Feb. 15)
Sip n’ Stitch (Feb. 15)
Red Deer Cancer Connect (Feb. 20, March 5)
Propagated Plant Swap (Feb. 22)
Breaking Cover: Red Deer Players (Feb. 24)
Crib, Cards, Coffee and Conversation (Feb. 25)

While we usually associate hearts in February to Valentine’s Day, did you know it’s also Heart Month?
According to 2017-2018 data from the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System, heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Canada, second only to cancer. Approximately 2.6 million Canadian adults aged 20 and older live with ischemic heart disease, the most common type of heart disease.

This month-long awareness campaign provides us with an opportunity to focus on the efforts we can make to improve our heart health. Making healthy changes in your daily routine can decrease your risk of heart disease and the Golden Circle offers many ways to help you help your heart!