With the return of buyers to our market, thanks to interest rate changes, 2025 could be your year to make a move. If you’ve lived in your home for a long time, a plan of action would be helpful in your decision-making process. This could include downsizing, house preparation, advice from specialists such as lawyers and financial advisors, and, most importantly, determining where to move! Seemingly daunting, we’ve helped hundreds of people in your position. We’d be happy to chat about your real estate needs.
Community News
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
The Mayo Clinic recommends 7 or more hours of sleep per night for adults. Sleep is very important for everyone, including seniors. Not getting enough sleep contributes to a higher risk of many health issues, including *depression and anxiety, *dementia, *obesity, *cardiovascular disease, and *stroke in older adults. Sleep is as important for good health as diet and exercise. Good sleep improves our brain performance, mood, and health. During sleep, our bodies are working to support healthy brain function. Sleep is a time of healing, rest, and recovery; it touches every aspect of health.
Health and Wellness Programs in Victoria
Creating Community Wellness Society (CCWS) is a charitable
organization providing health and wellness programs in
Victoria. The Victoria Community Health Centre (VCHC) is
located at 200-1075 Pendergast Street. From this location in
Cook Street Village, we run a nurse led Community Health
Centre. Our full-scope Registered Nurses provide a wide array
of services including health assessments, injections, wound
care, blood pressure monitoring, ear cleaning, and referral and
assistance with virtual Dr. visits. We also provide wellness
sessions with topics selected by the community. Contact us for
more information.
Profile: James Bay New Horizons Society
We provide accessible programs, services, and volunteer opportunities to our members and residents in general. Our goal is to help people maintain, improve, and develop new skills, interests, and social opportunities, and to enhance the quality of life of our members and visitors. Membership benefits include: *Participate in all programs, services, and special events, including games, painting, movies, music, fitness, and many more. *Borrow books, CDs, and movies at no cost. *Opportunity to become involved with volunteer work. *Meet new friends and more. Contact us today for more information!
Trivia Answers
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Words to Live By
“Slow down and soak up each experience releasing the need to be somewhere else or with someone else. See the gift of this moment.” Keith Macpherson
Words to Live By
We wish you and your family a joyful, bright, healthy, prosperous and happiest new year ahead! Happy New Year!
December Trivia
1. Which country has a tradition of a witch dropping gifts for children through the chimney at Christmas? 2. How many gifts in total were given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song? 3. What does the word “Hanukkah” translate to?
Clean Eating Recipe
Protein Peppermint Bark: Dark Chocolate Layer: 2 c. Greek yogurt. 1/4 c. maple syrup. 1 ½ tsp. peppermint extract. 1/4 c. dark cocoa powder. Stir to combine. Spread the mixture onto lined baking sheet. Freeze 30 min. White Peppermint Layer: 2 c. Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1 tsp peppermint extract; ½ tsp vanilla. Stir to combine. Spread the white layer over the frozen chocolate layer and freeze for 3 hours. Break into bite-size portions and enjoy!
Enriched Living in 2025
In retirement homes, seniors are redefining their golden years with purposeful goals. Far from idle, residents are embracing new hobbies, exercises, and wellness programs they never had time for. Pursuing mental and physical wellness remains a priority, fostering a sense of purpose. Amidst the serene setting of retirement homes, seniors are crafting a narrative of fulfillment, proving that age doesn’t diminish the zest for life; instead, it enriches it. Dynamic hubs where the pursuit of personal goals is complemented by the joy of shared moments, proving that a fulfilling and vibrant life is possible.
Wellness of “Real Wellth”
The concept of this term “Real Wellth” is an introduction to a new concept, and it is not a misspelling. The definition of “Wellth” is a connection between wellness and health (hence the conjunction of words). In last month’s tip, we focused on understanding what themes “wellness” has in our society today. These themes emphasize the need for consistent active engagement in one’s personal growth to build personal wellness. Being self-full is necessary, and finding ways to fill your bucket of resources to build resilience needs to be a priority every day!
