These five tropical plants can absorb carbon dioxide and air particles while also releasing oxygen, helping to make your home’s air cleaner: 1) Boston Ferns – clean the air of formaldehyde and xylene, and act as natural humidifiers, restoring moisture in the air. 2) Spider Plants – help remove carbon monoxide and other toxins from the air, including formaldehyde. 3) Golden Pothos – great for general indoor air quality improvement. 4) Snake Plants – are effective at absorbing nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde, and release oxygen at night. 5) Areca Palms – filter xylene and toluene from the air, and act as natural humidifiers.

We are pleased to announce that the 2021 Tree of Lights campaign was a huge success. We changed the pancake breakfast to a delivery/drive-through model due to COVID-19 and we cooked and served pancakes for 417 people. The Tree of Lights memorial tag campaign and the proceeds from the breakfast have allowed us to purchase BRHC the items on their Christmas wish list – a ceiling lift for the 400 medical unit, 3 stretchers for the GI unit, and new furniture for the family room on the 300 inpatient surgery unit. Thank you to everyone who sponsored and supported these campaigns!

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, often goes unrecognized and untreated because there are no symptoms. Your pharmacist can help you reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke, by: 1. Reviewing your medications, helping you take them as prescribed and managing potential side effects. 2. Teaching you how to use a blood pressure monitoring device properly and testing your blood pressure regularly. 3. Advising you how to maintain a healthy weight, and a diet that’s low in sodium. and 4. Guiding you through a step-by-step quit smoking plan. Learn more about how to keep your blood pressure under control by speaking with your pharmacist.

2 c. flour, 4 tsp. baking powder, 2 tbsp. sugar, ¾ tsp. salt, 1 c. shredded cheese, 1/3 c. oil, ¾ c milk.
Combine all dry ingredients and cheese together. Add oil and milk. Bake at 425F for 15 minutes.

Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. welcomes all those who are 55 plus to our programs and events. Our organization is committed to communication with our membership. It is our goal to have open and honest access to information through newsletters and emails, so we can “get the word out.”

The Pumps for Life Campaign to replace all infusion pumps in Brandon Regional Health Centre has reached its goal of raising $900,000! We are pleased to announce that through the generosity of you our donors, the local business community and generosity through estate planning we have reached our targeted goal. We are once again humbled by the generosity of our community. The Brandon Regional Health Centre will be receiving a new fleet of infusion pumps which are used in every department of the hospital to deliver intravenous medications, blood transfusions and fluid replacement. Thanks again to for all of the incredible support!

As a Coach, if a client already uses essential oils in their routines, we can incorporate them for alignment and attainment of their goals. Whether you experienced loss or want to heal an emotional trauma, want to increase your spiritual awareness with meditation, are shifting towards prosperity and plenitude with a financial goal, are working on an existing relationship or trying to find new love, want to practice more self care, are looking to release anger, or have a physical goal using exercise and/or diet there is an essential oil that would aid you in the attainment of your goals.

We have a couple of meal programs for healthy meals for seniors. Dinner is Served, for $10.00 you will receive a complete home-cooked meal. Out to lunch, is our noon meal every Friday. The cost is $10.00 for members and $12.00 for non-members. If you are interested in joining us, please call Linda at 204-571-2053 for details or to reserve your spot.

We now safely offer: Card games, Puzzles, Book Exchange Library, Movie afternoon, Meetings, Workshops, Shuffleboard, Line dancing, Yoga, Exercise groups, Stitch n Chat, Men’s’ Club.

In January there will be training sessions at Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. for seniors to learn how to use iPads. These training sessions will take place with students from Vincent Massey school. If interested call 204-571-2050 to have your name put on a list.