Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. is a great place to meet people, learn new skills and have fun. Everyone is invited to get involved; yoga classes, line dancing, exercise group, foot care, computer club, men’s club, Stitch n chat, cribbage, clogging, movie and games afternoon and new for this month is iPad training in partnership with Vincent Massey students. Some of the benefits of becoming a member are your membership is on a year-to-year basis, reduced rates when attending activities and a voice in the direction the organizations takes to better our community.

We are thrilled to share with you how your donations have been put to use this year. We have purchased over $710,000 in equipment, not including the Pumps for Life $900,000 purchase yet to be made. These purchases have been made for all areas of the hospital as well as some programming assistance in the community. Some examples include: Bladder Scanners for the ER and ICU, surgical scrub sinks for the Operating Theatres, washer & dryer for both Centre for Adult Psychiatry and Centre for Geriatric Psychiatry, portable towers and stretchers for the Endoscopy Unit, and thermometers and beds for the NICU. We cannot thank you, our donors, enough for your ongoing support and generosity.

Our Out to Lunch program is offered every Friday at noon. For only $10.00 for members and $12.00 for non-members, you will receive a delicious homemade meal. Call 204-571-2053 to book your spot as we have a limited capacity.

Its income tax time! Book your appointment with our Seniors Income Tax (SIT) program which is a service provided to you on a sliding scale fee, reflecting your income. Call 204-717-9918 to set up an appointment.

Dinner is Served is a healthy meal program offered by Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. For only $10.00 you will receive a home cooked meal delivered to your home by our faithful volunteers. We have a menu of seven different meals that you can pick from each week. They are to be ordered on a Friday and will be delivered on the following Friday. Check out our menu on our website or
call us at 204-571-2050 for more information.

The Alzheimer’s Society will be featuring a presentation on Dementia on March 4. When is the last time you had a Massage? Experienced students from Robertson College will be here on March 4. Would you like more information about Identity Theft? Join our friends from Westoba Credit Union in our Games Room. Call us at 204-571-2050 for more information on the above events.

Trying to adjust or repair your denture yourself can easily cause irreparable and permanent damage and negatively affect how they fit. If you break your denture, if a tooth falls out, if you notice they’re cracked, or if they’re simply uncomfortable and you’re feeling like they need an adjustment, a professional denturist can help. Denturists will ensure that any repairs are completed properly, eliminating any problems that could occur if you try to fix your dentures yourself. Most adjustments can be made while you wait, and today’s modern technology means that many repairs can be completed within an hour.

Do your feet need some attention? Book a foot care session with Tammy, an amazing foot care nurse. Call Tammy directly at 204-570-0473 to book your appointment. She will be booking sessions at the Brandon Seniors for Seniors on March 25.

To maintain our health, we need to consume foods that provide us with essential nutrients that our bodies can’t produce themselves. This means we need to eat a balanced diet that includes both macronutrients and micronutrients. People’s nutrient needs can vary based on their age, physical activity level, and sex. Macronutrients include fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and some minerals, and our bodies need these in large quantities daily for growth, energy, and maintenance. Micronutrients include vitamins and trace minerals, and our bodies need them to metabolize macronutrients. Micronutrients are usually required in smaller amounts – from milligrams to micrograms.