Linden Pointe is a premium, master-planned senior living campus nestled in one of Winnipeg’s premier shopping, restaurant and recreational neighbourhoods. The Courtyards at Linden Pointe is part of our initial offering that presents a vibrant living experience for independent seniors; we are excited by the opportunity we have been given to pamper residents with modern amenities, comforts and services. The Courtyards is also designed to provide a little extra assistance that allows us to promote and maintain an active lifestyle for each and every one of our residents. We call it Brightwater Tailored Living™.
Community News
Dentures and Dry Mouth
Dry mouth is a condition that involves the salivary glands not producing enough saliva to adequately keep the mouth moistened. This lack of saliva can alter the fit and comfort of dentures, since saliva helps dentures retain their suction and stay in place and also has a lubricating effect that keeps dentures from rubbing on the gums and creating sores. Those who take certain medications, are older, and use tobacco and alcohol are more susceptible to dry mouth. If you’re experiencing dry mouth symptoms as a denture-wearer, contact your denturist to discuss your options.
Strengthen Your Immune System
As we age, our immune response capability reduces, which can lead to potential infection and disease. Since our body uses food to extract nutrients that prevent disease, it’s important that our diets contain nutrient-rich foods for an overall stronger immune system. Antioxidant-rich foods help fight against free radicals that can cause damage to the body, whereas sugary foods generate an inflammatory response within the body, causing health issues and lowering the immune system. Foods high in antioxidants include berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, goji berries), red cabbage, beans, dark chocolate, pecans, spinach, carrots, and potatoes.
Should I Bring Mom or Dad Home?
If you have a parent who is in hospital, lives in a retirement home or in a long-term care facility, you may be asking yourself, “would Mom or Dad be safer staying at home with me temporarily?” Families across the country are struggling with this dilemma. Given the challenges of preventing disease transmission, some experts are recommending that seniors who can stay elsewhere should do so. If you want to bring a senior parent home temporarily but you’re worried about how you’ll provide the level of care they need, consider home health care services.
Your First Link®
Support changes everything. For 40 years, the Alzheimer Society has been your First Link® to a community of resources and a wealth of knowledge to help you in your dementia journey.
This World Alzheimer’s Month, we’re reminding everyone that you are not alone. Currently, over 18,400 Manitobans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. This number is growing rapidly and by 2050, it is expected to reach over 39,100. The Alzheimer Society provides one-on-one counselling, education, support groups, community programming and more. Learn more on how we can help by visiting Alzheimer.mb.ca.
What’s Happening in September
We are back on-site at 565 Guilbault St. with registration for our arts and fitness activities starting after labour day. Registrations for our Fall programming will take place online or in person by appointment only on Wednesday, September 6 and Thursday, September 7th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. To make an appointment to register in person, please call the office after 9:00 AM on Wednesday, August 30th. Your call will be returned within 2 business days to confirm your appointment. We accept cash, debit, credit and cheques for payment. Classes are limited to a maximum number of participants, after which a wait list is established. Cancellation of classes may happen if not enough participants are registered. All fitness classes are led by certified instructors who are experienced working with older adults. Events open for registration with classes starting the week of September 11th, 2023:
Mondays: Yoga Fit Flow- (9:00 – 9:45 AM), Chair Yoga- (10:00 – 10:45 AM), Chair Yoga II – (11:00 – 11-45 AM)
Tuesdays: Line Dancing- (10:45 – 11:45 AM), Functional Movement – (11:00 – 12:00 PM
Thursdays: Art – (9:30 – 11:30 AM)
Fridays: Let’s Move Let’s Dance – (9:30 – 10:30 AM), Chair Pilates- (10:45 – 11:45 AM). To register, go online to: http://archwood55plus.wildapricot.
Archwood 55 Plus
Archwood 55 Plus is a community-based non-profit, charitable organization offering lunches, art and fitness classes, social activities, bus trips and other services to adults ages 55 and older living in the Winnipeg area. Our goal is to encourage graceful aging and empower older adults to lead healthy and active lives while socializing with their peers http://archwood55plus.wildapricot.
Prepare & Strengthen Your Immune System
Do you have an underlying health condition that stops your immune system from protecting you the way it should? In today’s world, you need a healthy body and immune system to protect yourself. Now is the perfect time to strengthen your immune system and increase your body’s ability to fight off infection. Your body needs to stock up on the immune-boosting essentials it requires to fight colds, flus, and viruses. Specific nutrients for the adrenals, spleen, lungs, and lymph nodes are vital to boost your immunity. Now is the time to give your body what it needs to prepare for the months ahead.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for our membership to help out with activities to make our programs a success. We have people act as escorts on our bus trips or help out setting up or serving our monthly lunches. Pickleball nets do not set themselves up. To find out how you can help, call 204-416-1067 or email us at [email protected]. Remember we are a club of people that look out for each other, and volunteering is an important way to give back! Annual memberships are just $30. For more information, call 204-416-1067 or email [email protected]
Mail: 565 Guilbault Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2J 0R2
Phone: (204) 416-1067
Free Billiards and Games for Members
Mondays and Thursdays 12:30 – 2:30 PM. We have a variety of games and one billiard table. We have monthly lunches on Wednesdays at 11:30 AM from September to December at a modest price. Check our website for date and menus.
Expanded Pickleball Action
Pickleball is offered to members on Mondays and Thursdays with an introductory program for newbies in the AM and our regular mix of players in the afternoon. We have a fun bunch playing in both time slots and never take the game too seriously. Come check it out. An introductory pass is only $10 for three sessions where you can learn the basics and see if this fast-growing sport is a fit for you. Regular passes are 10-games for $20 and 20-games for $40. Games start September 11th and 14th
