Skin protection – blah, blah, blah! Why should you care? Well, we all know about the risks of cancers, wrinkles, pre-mature aging of the skin, etc. Make sure that your sunblock matches the activity, age group, and best way to apply for you. Additionally, as we spend more time out of doors, we tend to do other things that we need to be aware of regarding our protection. Applying chemicals, servicing equipment, painting or staining projects, among other tasks, also require you to pay attention to how you need to address skin protection. So read those labels, folks; you are irreplaceable!

Smart, funny, pretty, thin, tall, strong, rich…it seems we can never be enough of these qualities. We are our own worst enemies; the feeling of “not enough” is keeping us stuck and feeling heavy. The good news? You CAN change this belief by choosing a different mindset. The fastest and most effective tool you can use is gratitude. And it’s FREE! Lack and abundance cannot coexist in the same space. When you begin to shift your energy toward what you already have, you instantly become abundant. Start and end your day with five things you’re grateful for and watch your life get lighter!

Are concerns about how you look or that you’ll be expected to do advanced poses keeping you from attending a yoga class? Yoga is a great experience for every body size and type, at any age. A few simple stretches of the hands, feet, legs, arms, torso, and neck done regularly can help you regain and maintain flexibility. Seek out experienced and empathetic instructors, who specialize in providing a relaxed and supportive environment where these stretches are complemented with safe, accessible balancing postures. With this support, a path to greater physical comfort and security becomes available and you experience only joy when fear and pain are gone!

Sports injury? Osteoarthritis? Tendonitis? Or perhaps plantar fasciitis, carpel tunnel syndrome, or quilters/texters thumb? You’re in luck! Horizon Joint Rejuvenation Centre, located in Sylvan Lake, AB, is a specialized medical clinic helping patients who suffer from chronic joint and orthopedic pain. They offer a variety of new and exciting options to help you live the full life you deserve, including platelet rich plasma (PRP), prolotherapy, perineurial, and stem cell consultations. With today’s advances, we can now use the body’s own regenerative and restorative components and focus them on rejuvenating an injured area.

Just as the little seedlings sprout up through the soil, think back to a time when you emerged into newness. We open our arms to welcome the same sun that coaxes growth from the soil. Reflect on how your embrace helps warm and nurture those in your life, and how you inspire growth in others. As the kids emerge from the chrysalis of the school year, they are now primed to learn from the sun, the soil, and nature herself. Celebrate this new season of growth and discovery!

Fridays and Saturdays – FREE Dental Check-up & X-ray Program for children ages 5 and 6 years (see our ad). Call Bower Dental (general dentists) today at 403-347-8008 and mention the ‘FREE Kids’ Check-up Promotion’ to help keep your child smiling.

Explore the city of Red Deer one pathway at a time! There are still two events that are open to all ages and abilities on June 30 and October 27 – see ad for details. Chip timing and low fees, a great way to stay motivated all year long. Register today! Series.RunRedDeer.com

Session presented by Lyn Lamers, Education Facilitator from Shalom Counselling Centre. No charge to attend. Golden Circle, Friday, June 8, 1 – 3 p.m. Please call 403-343-6074 to register.

Our possessions are important to us, but there comes a time in our lives when even “enough” is too much. Whether the reason is an imminent move to a smaller living space, or that we just can’t ram one more thing into the basement, it’s time to bite the bullet and deal with accumulated possessions. Where do we start? The process is not an easy one, but by attending a session such as “Downsizing and Moving Forward,” offered by Shalom Counselling Centre, you will learn how to overcome the physical and emotional challenges encountered in the downsizing process.

Preschool and school-aged camps at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Historic Fort Normandeau guarantee lots of warm weather fun! Outdoor adventures, mystery solving, a trip through time: something for every young explorer! Register up to 3 days before camp: $72 preschool/$150 school-aged per child. Early drop off/late pick up available. Call 403-346-2010, ext. 111 or visit WaskasooPark.ca for more information or to register.

Imagine a place where you can live a meaningful life and reach your personal potential through services that are individualized to your needs and experiences. With amenities, activities, and a staff that embrace health and happiness, that place is The Hamlets at Deer Park in Red Deer, an independent living retirement community. We are the community of choice for those looking to find a community that can support you in your daily walk through life. Health and happiness await at The Hamlets at Deer Park; a place you can call home.