1) Cook Together: Baking cookies or preparing a meal together is a fun and rewarding way to bond. 2) Share Activities Together: Participate in activities like bowling, swimming, skating, or take a nature walk. 3) Read Together: Spend quality time immersed in a good book together. 4) Board Game Night: Board games provide entertainment, create a playful atmosphere and promote teamwork and healthy competition. 5) Artistic Endeavors: Quality time spent engaging in creative projects like art, crafts, or singing and dancing fosters joy and appreciation for each other’s unique talents and perspectives. 6) Library Visits or Museum Trips: Choose books as a family at the library or visit the Art Gallery or Western Development Museum. Fun Idea: Create your own museum or art exhibit at home using art you created together, stuff around the house, or taking photos and developing them.

1) Proactive Active Listening: Take the time to genuinely listen to your loved ones. Engage in meaningful conversations, show interest, and validate their feelings. 2) Complete a Task or Chore for Them: An act of service can speak volumes; it can show that we recognize our loved ones needs and wants or just relieve a burden. 3) Buy or Make Them a Thoughtful Gift: Meaningful gift-giving is a timeless expression of love. 4) Plan a Date or Attend an Activity: Invest time in your loved one, plan a date or attend an activity that they enjoy. 5) Physical Affection: A simple hug or holding hands can convey love and connection. 6) Express Your Feelings: Tell your loved ones why you appreciate them.

Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is an annual event that supports people experiencing homelessness within Regina. 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

Feeling lonely and love animals? Volunteer at an animal shelter! Providing enrichment for pets living at a shelter reduces stress-induced behaviours, which are often barriers to adoption. Dog walking, cat cuddling, filling Kongs with peanut butter and brushing is an amazing way to add value to a pet’s life by providing an environment more stimulating and challenging. The best part of volunteering is knowing you have supported an animal in need plus it just feels good to know you contributed to the wellbeing of a pet. Interested in volunteering? Give us a shout!

Developing a love for exercise is a gradual process; my client took a year to eagerly anticipate workouts. Positive life changes, particularly in health, demand more time than expected. To sustain a heart-healthy lifestyle, altering your attitude towards exercise is crucial. Initially, it might feel like a slow journey, but eventually, you’ll find fulfillment in workouts. Shifting your perspective transforms exercise from a chore to a source of joy. Embrace the gradual revelation that a life without exercise feels incomplete, and you’ll understand the enthusiasm of those dedicated to fitness.