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Why Join Us?

Make New Friends, Stay Active, Lifelong Learning, and Plenty of FUN EVENTS, Dancing, Parties & Potlucks!  At the Heritage Seniors Centre, we offer a variety of engaging activities, classes, and events tailored to your interests. Whether you enjoy FITNESS, DANCING, CARD GAMES, POOL, or SOCIAL GATHERINGS, there’s SOMETHING for EVERYONE! STAY ACTIVE: promote FLEXIBILITY & enhance MOBILITY; Warm WELCOMING environment, LEARN through WORKSHOPS and EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. Every Day presents an opportunity to learn, enjoy & connect! [email protected]

The Kobe Beef of Pork

Naturally Rich, Nutritious, and Superior Quality; Mangalitsa pigs are famous for their rich marbling and high-quality fat—often compared to Wagyu beef. Their meat contains more Monounsaturated fats, more Essential Omega 3 than even Salmon! They are a NATURAL Antioxidant and a Healther choice than most commercial breeds. They are pasture-raised and slow-grown, Mangalitsa pork offers a more nutrient-dense, flavourful, wholesome and healthier option for consumers. 

Indoor Air Pollution

Indoor air pollution in homes can lead to respiratory problems and other health issues. It can occur from many sources such as volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), mold, cleaning products, and pet dander. To mitigate indoor air pollution, prioritize ventilation with open windows and air purifiers, control humidity, use low-VOC products, clean and vacuum regularly, install carbon monoxide detectors, maintain and clean your furnace and replace the filter regularly. According to the EPA, the concentration levels of many volatile organic compounds are up to 10 times higher indoors than outdoors so it is very important to maintain ventilation flow in your home.

Winter-Ready Pipes and Roofs

Winter months are a critical reminder to ensure construction details protect health and wellness with proper work and installations. Correctly installed pipes and vents help prevent freezing, blockages, and harmful moisture buildup. Proper shingle drip caps direct melting snow and ice away from walls and foundations, reducing leaks and risk of mold growth. Attention to these small but essential elements and details during construction helps maintain indoor air quality, protects structures from damage, and supports safer, healthier homes throughout the coldest months.

February Trivia

.1. Q. What percentage of Canadian adults meet the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity each week: 5%, 20% or 35%?
.2. Q. What is one of the biggest risk factors for a heart attack in North America: smoking, drinking or stress?

Words to Live By

“You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day – unless you’re too busy; then you should sit and meditate for an hour.” Zen Proverb

Words to Live By

“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” – Carl Bard

Healthy and Delicious Cream Cheese Dip

Are you looking to start off your New Year Resolution to eat Healther? Try this health conscious recipe. Ingredients: 16 ounces fat-free Cream Cheese; 2 large Carrots grated; 1 Red Bell Pepper finely diced; 1 Cup Bacon (optioal), fried, drained and patted of all remaining grease/fat, and crumbled into small pieces; ½ -3/4 C Fresh Parsley chopped; 1 PKG Powdered Ranch Dressing. With an electric mixer beat the Cream Cheese until smooth, mix in powdered Ranch Dressing, fold in Carrots, Peppers, and Parsley (and optional Bacon) into the Cream Cheese mixture until creamy. For a thinner spread you could add a few tablespoons of non-flavored Plain Greek Yogurt to the Cream Cheese Mixture, (You can also substitie Diary Free Cream Cheese & Yogurt options). Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with your favorite Crackers, Pita Chips, or even Celery Sticks!