Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is an annual event that supports people experiencing homelessness in your community. This fundraiser helps YWCA Regina provide shelter, care, and holistic support to women and families experiencing homelessness to heal and find hope. CNOY 2024 takes place on February 24th, 2024 – drawing individuals together to support the cause through raising money as well as taking part in a 2 km or 5 km walk. Across Canada, over 190 communities are involved with CNOY, supported by people who care about their communities and the most vulnerable people who live in them. Learn more + get involved at cnoy.org/regina

In the quiet corners of our communities, Al-Anon Family Groups offer help and hope to friends and families of Alcoholics. These sanctuaries offer solace to family members and friends, imparting the tools to navigate the stormy seas of addiction. With unwavering support, Al-Anon nurtures understanding, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. The power of shared experiences within these groups cannot be underestimated; they provide a lifeline for those who have felt alone in their struggles. As Al-Anon continues to transform lives and mend relationships, its role in healing and recovery remains vital.

Automobility was started in Regina in 1989 by Peter & Janis Hillcoff a Regina family that had spent many years working with people with disabilities. Peter was also one of the founders that created the Sarcan recycling program which provided new employment for people with disabilities, while helping our environment. The Hillcoffs, along with their daughters and grandchildren own and operate Automobility today. The staff have been with the company for many years and are a part of the Automobility family. We are the Canadian distributor for many great US & Canadian companies including Merits Health and Catnapper Lift Chairs and we buy and sell in volume so we can offer better products and prices to our customers!

Many misunderstandings and conflicts arise because of poor communication. Here is something to remember. Communication is made up of 7% spoken words; 38% of voice and tone; and 53% body language. The Enneagram is a tool that helps you be present in the moment – speaking and listening with your quiet mind (words), open heart (tone) and grounded body. How calm and open you are, can be far more important than the actual words you speak. Remembering this will not only help you be better understood, but it will also help build your relationships with your family members and coworkers!

Al-Anon Family Groups are a diverse fellowship of people seeking help and support while living with another’s alcoholism. Groups consist of grandparents, parents, spouses, siblings, and friends who have been affected by the disease of alcoholism. At meetings we share our experience, strength, and hope. We listen and learn. We begin to heal whether the alcoholic is drinking or not. If you are wondering whether you belong in Al-Anon, why not join a meeting – in person or online. The meetings are free. Members will welcome you and encourage you to decide for yourself whether the program can help you with your circumstances.

The Health and Wellness Expo is back at the Conexus Arts Centre for 2024. We are working hard to create a fresh, exciting, highly informative & engaging event for you this February. This Premiere Health and Wellness Event will feature specialized companies and speakers with unique products and services, as well as practitioners who focus on education and motivating people to be proactive in their personal well-being. Make plans now to check out the new and improved Regina Wellness Expo Feb. 24-25, with this years’ event powered by WellnessNews Choices for Healthy Living® SK!

Using a walker can extend a senior’s ability to maintain their independence and can help them continue to live a healthy and active lifestyle. However, sometimes this can be a hard decision to face. If you or a senior loved one are experiencing shortness of breath when walking short distances, having difficulty bearing weight on the legs, needing to rest frequently when walking, noticing trouble with balance, or having difficulty walking up a short flight of stairs, it might be time to consider a walker. Don’t wait until something drastic has happened to experience the benefits of using a walker!