Kendra Irvine teaches people how to live lighter. Her signature East meets West process is at the heart of what she does. She knows what it’s like to feel heavy because she’s been there. And she gets it. If you need to make changes, it is no accident that you are reading this today. Kendra helps you look within yourself to find the solutions and meet your goals for a vibrant, harmonious, and lighter life! One client states, “With the tools I’ve acquired through Living Light, I feel I’m equipped for the next part of life’s journey.”

At least 1 in 4 Canadians deal with an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. RDPCN designed an interactive 8-week group program where participants learn to challenge their thoughts, behaviors and emotions, and make healthy lifestyle choices. A recent participant shared, “The program gave me a plan and the skills to feel better. It helped me be accountable to myself and it was life changing.” 100% of past participants experienced a decrease in their anxiety (53% average decrease). For more info call 403-343-9100.

Schools out, but you have to work? No problem. Our interpreter will keep your little ones busy with hands-on nature exploration, games, crafts, and new friends. Runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 6 to 12. $30/day per child. Before and after care available for a small extra fee. Dates: Sept. 14 – All Things Animals; Oct. 4 & 5 – Crawling and Creeping Critters; Nov. 7, 8, & 9 – Fall Break Fun; and Dec. 6 & 7 – Let It Snow. For more info or to register, visit WaskasooPark.ca, call 403-346-2010, or drop by the Centre.

Schools out, but you have to work? No problem. Our interpreter will keep your little ones busy with hands-on nature exploration, games, crafts, and new friends. Runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 6 to 12. $30/day per child. Before and after care available for a small extra fee. Dates: Sept. 14 – All Things Animals; Oct. 4 & 5 – Crawling and Creeping Critters; Nov. 7, 8, & 9 – Fall Break Fun; and Dec. 6 & 7 – Let It Snow. For more info or to register, visit WaskasooPark.ca, call 403-346-2010, or drop by the Centre.

Final race in the series. Explore the city of Red Deer one pathway at a time! There is still one event that is open to all ages and abilities on October 27 – see ad for details. Chip timing and low fees, a great way to stay motivated all year long. Register today! Series.RunRedDeer.com

Fridays and Saturdays – FREE Dental Check-up & X-ray Program for children ages 5 and 6 years (see our ad). Call Bower Dental (general dentists) today at 403-347-8008 and mention the ‘FREE Kids’ Check-up Promotion’ to help keep your child smiling.

Schools out, but you have to work? No problem. Our interpreter will keep your little ones busy with hands-on nature exploration, games, crafts, and new friends. Runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 6 to 12. $30/day per child. Before and after care available for a small extra fee. Dates: Sept. 14 – All Things Animals; Oct. 4 & 5 – Crawling and Creeping Critters; Nov. 7, 8, & 9 – Fall Break Fun; and Dec. 6 & 7 – Let It Snow. For more info or to register, visit WaskasooPark.ca, call 403-346-2010, or drop by the Centre.

RD Nutrition Inc. holds this unique workshop regularly for individuals who are fed up with diet culture, fad diets, and being controlled by food. Ideal for people struggling with their body image and feeling disconnected from their bodies and their physical and spiritual health, it’s perfect for anyone who is ready to leave all of that behind. The two-hour session covers everything from how to overcome ‘all or none’ thinking to building healthy food relationships, and strategies for normal eating. Feel empowered to say goodbye to diet culture and proclaim that food won’t control your life anymore!

Did you know that 80% of Canadians will experience back tension? Pam Kats, RMT from Calgary, Alberta, explains, “As a massage therapist, I see a lot of people with back and neck tension and it often stems from their posture at a desk and computer. Our clients like the open, relaxed posture they can maintain at home with The Beam™.” Brandi G., from Vancouver, BC, shares, “I like to put my Beam™ at the back of my chair. It keeps my posture straight, which reduces tension in my shoulders. I’m so grateful for this product.”

The perfect balance to a hectic (yang) life of busyness and anxiety, yin gives you time to slow down, breathe, feel the body, and be present. It increases circulation, improves flexibility, and regulates energy flow as it targets yin tissues – ligaments, tendons, fascia – with long-held (3-5 minutes) passive floor poses focusing on the lower part of the body. Three rules of yin yoga are: come to an appropriate pose for your body today; remain in stillness; and remain for time. There are many variations to the postures, and no flexibility required to participate.

Jennifer Fookes, RPh., BSc. Pharm, owns Mortar & Pesto, an independent pharmacy that bridges modern medicine and traditional healing. She is an integrative pharmacist with special skills in compounding, bioidentical hormones and nutritional approaches to health. One of the first pharmacists in Alberta to create a consultation-based practice, she collaborates with an extended network of interdisciplinary practitioners. Jenn is a sought-after health professional who has taken additional training in functional medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Uniquely, she uses quality of life indicators such as perceived energy, sleep satisfaction and digestive health help guide her approach.