Q: I got new glasses a year or two ago and now I can never get the lenses as clean as I would like. Any tips on good cleaning? A: It may be good to get your glasses inspected where you bought them. You could get the glasses cleaned well and obtain some appropriate cleaning products for yourself. The glasses should be checked for damage, and the frame ought to fit properly to ensure that the lenses aren’t too close to your skin or hair. Your immediate environment can also affect the cleanliness of your lenses. Time flies and your lenses might be older than you remember! If it hasn’t been too long and the lenses are somehow defective, they may be covered under a warranty. Come visit us at Mosaic Optometry to have us take a look!
Community News
Healthy Aging Starts with Hearing Health
As we age, regular health screenings become increasingly important—and hearing should be part of that routine. Hearing loss affects many adults over 50, yet it often goes untreated for years. Research continues to show connections between hearing health, cognitive wellness, social engagement, and overall quality of life. A comprehensive hearing assessment can establish a baseline, identify changes early, and provide solutions that help you stay active and connected. September is an excellent time to prioritize preventive health measures. Scheduling a hearing test today can help support healthier aging and keep you engaged in the conversations and activities you enjoy.
Smarter Hearing With AI
Artificial intelligence is transforming today’s hearing aids by making conversations clearer and listening easier. Instead of simply making everything louder, AI helps identify speech, reduce background noise, and automatically adjust settings as you move between different environments. Whether you’re enjoying a family gathering, dining at a busy restaurant, or attending a community event, AI-powered hearing aids work in real time to improve your listening experience. Best of all, they remain simple to use while giving you control over your settings. Book a hearing assessment to discover how the latest technology can help you hear with greater confidence every day.
A Healthier, Happier You
At Ideally Blissful, we offer several modalities for pain, recovery, and relaxation. Rayd8 Regen uses light and sound frequencies to help your body relax and recover. Emotion Code focuses on identifying and releasing emotions that become trapped in the body and cause physical and emotional pain. Belief Repatterning is used to change old negative beliefs to positive beliefs by using a seven-step process to flip the switch on negative self-talk and old thought patterns. It also teaches your mind to go to a positive place automatically. Contact us today to discover how we can help you become happier and healthier.
A Complete Fitness Facility
Valley Health and Fitness is the Cowichan Valley’s complete fitness facility! Originally established as the Body Barn Gym in 1997, Valley Health and Fitness has been serving Cobble Hill and surrounding areas for over 28 years. The facility offers a diverse range of fitness equipment, services and products to help members achieve their fitness goals in a clean, user-friendly facility. Valley Health and Fitness strives to maintain a family-oriented atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Members range from 13 to 90 years of age with various fitness levels from beginners to elite. Check them out today!
A Squamish Lifestyle is Hard to Beat
For active adults, Squamish is a place where staying connected comes naturally. Start the morning with a walk along the estuary, meet friends for coffee, catch a community event, and still have easy access to recreation and the outdoors. Everyday essentials are close at hand, with Squamish General Hospital, medical clinics, pharmacies and care providers right in the community. When you’re craving a change of scenery, Vancouver and Whistler are both within easy reach. It is a perfect place to stay active, independent and engaged. As a Squamish REALTOR®, I’d be happy to help you discover what makes this community such a great place to call home.
Make a Difference in your Community
Win BIG while making a difference in your community with SOS’s Monthly 50/50 Online Draw! Every ticket purchased helps support SOS’s vital programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and families across District 69. Not only will you be helping residents thrive, but you’ll also have the chance to take home half of the jackpot. Winners have taken home prizes ranging from $475 to $770. You could be next! Get your tickets today and help SOS meet needs across the Oceanside area: rafflebox.ca/raffle/sos-d69. Open to BC residents aged 19+. Know your limit, play within it. Licence #172984
Upcoming Wellness Events
There are lots of activities and events in the coming weeks. Getting out in the community is great for your overall health and wellness: Sept 20 to Oct 10 – The Birds and the Bees live theatre at Nanaimo Theatre Group; Sept 23 – Workshop: Learn How to Access your Home’s Equity with Jake Posliff, Equity Advantage Solutions Consultant; Sept 26 – Metaphysical, Psychic and Wellness Fair; Sept 29 – Fall Travel Show with Wells Gray Tours; Oct 22 – Seniors Health & Wellness Fair. Find out more about these upcoming events in this newsletter and on the Online Wellness Hub: Wellness.News/Events
Upcoming Wellness Events
There are lots of activities and events in the coming weeks. Getting out in the community is great for your overall health and wellness: Sept 20 to Oct 10 – The Birds and the Bees live theatre at Nanaimo Theatre Group; Sept 23 – Workshop: Learn How to Access your Home’s Equity with Jake Posliff, Equity Advantage Solutions Consultant; Sept 26 – Metaphysical, Psychic and Wellness Fair; Sept 29 – Fall Travel Show with Wells Gray Tours; Oct 22 – Seniors Health & Wellness Fair. Find out more about these upcoming events in this newsletter and on the Online Wellness Hub: Wellness.News/Events
Rolfing for Better Movement
There is voluntary movement like picking up an item and involuntary movement such as posture. Postural movement is a result of long-term patterns, emotion, and tissue health. It is hard to change your posture just from telling yourself to “stand up straight”. You can do exercises to strengthen weak areas and stretches but you can’t just think “stand up straight” and expect to be able to maintain that “better posture”. Rolfing helps to reset your body’s “neutral”. With Rolfing, finding good posture and efficient movement becomes easier and more natural which allows standing up straight to just happen naturally.
Need a Doctor Fast?
Avee Health offers same-day doctor care via the Medicine Shoppe. The process is simple, convenient, and free. It is covered by MSP. Skip the waiting room and get a same-day virtual consultation with a licensed BC doctor today. A visit with a doctor can be arranged in four easy steps: 1) Visit or call us at 250.760.0073. 2) Book your virtual visit. 3) Talk to a doctor. 4) Pick up your medication from our pharmacy or have it delivered. We offer accessible care right in your community. Contact us today to access Avee Health for same-day doctor appointments, prescription refills, and addressing minor ailments.
