Community News
Structured Water

Science proves waters responsible for longevity. Dr. Marcel Vogel (Father of Structured Water Science) calls it ‘liquid crystal’ completely compatible with instant cell wall entry & exit. Natural Action Technologies Structuring Devices mimic nature, transforming any water energetically by double vortexing, creating a 6 molecule cluster, an easy uptake into each cell’s aquaporin channel. “Water inside your cells is absolutely critical for health”, Dr. Mercola. Suzanne Forcese. SunriseStructuredWellness.com

Words to Live By

“I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.”
– Thomas Jefferson

Laughter is the Best Medicine

Q: Where did the hippo go to study about the brain? A: The hippocampus!
FUN FACT: The hippocampus is a region of your brain that helps form, organize, and store memory. It is the most sensitive area to stress.

Words to Live By

“Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.” – Orison Swett Marden

Clean Eating Recipe:

Nut free Energy Bites
Ingredients: 1 cup oats. 1/3 cup flax meal. 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1/8 cup sunflower seeds. 1/8 cup mini chocolate chips. Directions: 1. Place oats and flax meal in a medium sized bowl. Stir to combine. 2. Add seed butter and maple syrup and stir to combine. 3. Stir in sunflower seeds and chocolate chips. 4. Using a small cookie scoop or table spoon, roll mixture into balls. 5. Transfer to a small storage container and keep in the refrigerator. Chelsy Balkwill, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Wellbeing Counsellor, Sobey’s-St.Anne’s email:[email protected]

Community Event

February 23. Coldest Night of the Year! Fundraiser Walk. For the last 45 years Main Street Project has provided a safe place for people in Winnipeg living with addictions, homelessness, and mental illness. Plans are now well underway to redevelop that 36,000 square foot space into a modern, properly equipped, round-the-clock shelter, detox centre and treatment facility. Walk by yourself, join a team or start a team at CNOY.org/location/Winnipeg

Laughter is the Best Medicine

My Doctor told me I should cut more carbs. So, I bought a new pizza knife. FUN FACT: Cutting carbs from your diet may help improve or even prevent serious health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease.

Clean Eating Recipe: Avocado Egg Salad

Ingredients:
4 large eggs, free range
1 medium avocado
2 tbsp real mayonnaise
1 tbsp each fresh dill and chives, finely chopped
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash smoked paprika
Romaine lettuce leaves, for serving
Preparation:
1. Hard boil eggs with your preferred cooking method, then cool, peel, and chop cooked eggs.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, mash pitted avocado with mayonnaise, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Add chopped eggs to avocado mixture and toss to combine. Serve egg salad immediately, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or chill and then serve the same day.

Community Events

If you are 55+ and want to stay active, connected to the community and meet new friends, Good Neighbours Active Living Centre may be the place for you. Are you looking to stay active or get in shape? Try one of our fitness classes. Are you interested in exploring your creative side? We offer painting, craft workshops and woodcarving. Would you like to share your love of music with others? Good Neighbours has a Choristers group and a variety of instructor-led music classes. Would you like information on issues affecting those 55+? We offer a variety of presentations on healthy living, financial planning and community resources. For more information, check out our website at www.gnalc.ca or call us at 204-669-1710.

Clean Eating Recipe

Nut Free Energy Bites
Ingredients: 1 cup oats. 1/3 cup flax meal. 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1/8 cup sunflower seeds. 1/8 cup mini chocolate chips. Directions: 1. Place oats and flax meal in a medium sized bowl. Stir to combine. 2. Add seed butter and maple syrup and stir to combine. 3. Stir in sunflower seeds and chocolate chips. 4. Using a small cookie scoop or table spoon, roll mixture into balls. 5. Transfer to a small storage container and keep in the refrigerator.