Everyone wants to be happy — but sometimes it can seem so out of reach! Happiness is not always an easy target. Maybe you are carrying around a sense of dissatisfaction, irritation or disappointment that does not go away. Where does this come from? Is it how you are living now or is it an old experience? Other people say “Let it go” – but how do you do that?! How can you change the story? Counselling provides a safe, encouraging place to explore your options, including how to start connecting with what makes you feel satisfied and joyful.
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Strength Training: The Fountain of Youth
Many individuals believe that aging inevitably leads to a decline in physical strength and vitality. This does not have to be the case. Engaging in regular strength training exercises can effectively counteract the effects of aging, allowing you to maintain muscle mass, increase bone density and enhance overall functional ability. By incorporating strength training into your routine, you can experience improved balance, increased metabolism, enhanced joint health and a greater sense of confidence. Don’t let age hold you back from living your best life. Join us today and unlock the secret to aging gracefully with the power of strength training.
What Is The EESystem?
“The Energy Enhancement System™ (EESystem™) generates multiple bio-active life-enhancing energy fields, including “scalar waves” which can *allow cell regeneration, *improve immune function, *provide pain relief, *detoxify the body, *elevate moods and *assist in balancing the brain to increase energy levels. This technology uses custom-installed computers to generate morphogenic energy fields that can promote healing. The EESystem™ has been recognized at dozens of medical, scientific and professional conferences around the world. It combines Body, Mind, Spirit and Science to help you achieve peak performance and reach higher states of health, consciousness and self-actualization. The future is here.
Ripcord at the Bailey Studio
THE STORY: A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly chipper woman by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals the tenacity of these worthy opponents. October 15 – November 4, 2023, at the Bailey Studio. * NTG seeks actors for their February play “Leading Ladies”. Auditions: Oct 4, 7 pm & Oct 7, 1 pm. FMI: [email protected]
Online Health and Wellness Resource
Wellnessnews Choices for Healthy Living® invites you to check out the WellnessHub, your online Health and Wellness resource for Vancouver Island. The WellnessHub features hundreds of local business and practitioners offering services and products. In addition, there are hundreds of health tips, articles and podcasts on a variety of topics. It is easy to search, access and share information. While you are checking out the WellnessHub, don’t forget to subscribe to receive a monthly email letting you know about events and the monthly contest. You can also read the digital version of our five island editons of the newsletter.
BC Home Buyer Rescission Period
Effective January 2023, the BC Government introduced the “cooling-off period” on real estate sales. This gives buyers three (3) business days to change their mind on a purchase, allowing them to cancel for no reason within those three (3) days. If implemented, the buyer must pay the seller 0.25% of the sale price. Today’s market has already cooled somewhat, with most offers including conditions that go beyond three (3) days. On the occasional, unconditional sale, the period must be considered by the seller. Questions on Real Estate? Contact Tony
Community Profile: Comfort Keepers®
Comfort Keepers® helps clients maintain independence and quality of life with local, loving in-home care. Their caregivers travel to clients’ homes to provide care services and living assistance, allowing seniors and disabled individuals to live comfortably and independently. Providing long-term care for a loved one can be very taxing and time-consuming for family members. Comfort Keepers reduce this stress by providing a wide range of in-home care services for seniors in Victoria and surrounding areas. In-home elder care provides family members with peace of mind, knowing their loved ones are taken care of.
Free Workshop for Seniors
This free workshop, hosted by theVictoria Seniors Business Network, will feature speakers on Homecare Services, Housing Options and Downsizing Tips.
Guest speakers include: Roger Martin, Owner of Comfort Keepers; Lynn Van de Kamp, Sales Consultant at Parkwood Place and Jills Phipps, Owner of Home Again – Senior Transition Services. Circle Wednesday, October 25th on your calendar!
The event will run from 1:30 pm – 3:30 and will be held at St. Patrick’s Parish, 2060 Haultain Street in Victoria.
Seats are limited. Reserve yours today. Register for this free workshop at SeniorLifestyleSupport.Eventbrite.ca or call (778) 200-3387.
Comfort & Functionality Trumps Aesthetics
Many people want beautiful, white teeth when considering new dentures. Is this aesthetic aspect truly the most critical factor to consider? Are how they look more important than function? It is important to keep this in mind: Comfort and functionality must take precedence over aesthetics. When you prioritize comfortable dentures, you are more likely to achieve proper functionality, enabling you to really enjoy meals with your family and friends. Once you have comfort and functionality in place, you can wear your smile with confidence. After all, no one can radiate a genuine, pleasant smile when their mouth hurts.
Time to Nurture Ourselves
Oh, what a beautiful fall! As I watch the leaves drop I am reminded to slow down. Mother Earth is so wise. It is a time for nurturing ourselves as we ready for the winter months. Unfortunately, our busy lives have lost the rhythm of mother earth. We have become detached, distracted, and for many depressed and anxious by the chaos in our present world. A therapy session in The Harmonic Egg can help. This uniquely engineered bio resonance chamber activates the body’s repair mechanism to promote profound relaxation and healing using the frequencies of light, colour and sound.
Clinic Information Session – October 16
The Victoria Community Health Co-operative (VCHC) is hosting a Clinic Information Session on Monday, October 16 from 2 – 3 pm at the Cook Street Activity Centre, #1 – 380 Cook Street. You are welcome to attend to hear answers to questions such as; *What is a Community Health Centre, *What services are offered by VCHC and *How can the nurses help manage your health. The session will be followed by a tour of the clinic. The Victoria Community Health Co-operative is currently offering nursing services based on a Community Health Centre model. Services are available at no cost with a BC MSP card.
