If you have a will, you can choose what happens to your money once you’re gone. A beneficiary can be any person or entity you choose to leave money or assets to. The top three are: 1) Family – Proceeds from your estate can pass seamlessly from you to your loved ones, as long as you have named a beneficiary. 2) Charities – You can donate through a Beneficiary Designation with Registered Plans (like RRSPs, RRIFs, or TFSAs) or bequest a gift in your will. 3) CRA – Without a will, the government and CRA could end up in control of your assets.
Community News
Message For Our Members
We are implementing a new member management system, Wild Apricot and are beta-testing it now. The system will allow members to register for on-line for events or memberships in addition to blogs, forums and a more comprehensive new look website. It should make it easier for our members to interact on-line, while we still work with our manual systems for our members that are not connected. Look for emails and presentations to inform you about the launch this new system.
March Events
Tuesday, March 8 Celebrations matinee: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Wednesday, March 9th there is an Advanced Care Planning Workshop from 9:30-12:00. Please check our website or call us at 204-416-1067 for details.
Who We Are
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.
Volunteer Opportunities
We currently run our club with one staff member, in addition to our class instructors, so we are extremely grateful and reliant on our member volunteers to help us with running our programs. We are always looking for talented individuals that can share their crafty side for new programming as we develop more activities. Interested in giving back? Whatever your skill or your age, we can find a place for you. 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!
Good Nutrition & Digestion = Good Health
No matter how clean, organic, and healthy you eat, if your body isn’t able to digest, absorb, and process essential nutrients properly, you are not benefitting from your efforts.
To do this, your stomach needs to fully digest, your intestines need to completely absorb, and your liver needs to properly process the food you eat.
One of the simplest ways to correct and improve any issue you may have with the digestive process is through nutritional testing.
If a weakness is found in a specific organ, nutritional supplementation can be added to your diet to improve the digestive process and in turn, help you benefit from your wise choices.
Nutrition and Your Hearing
Did you know that nutrition has an affect on your hearing? Studies have shown that a deficiency in nutrients, such as B12 and folic acid, can impair hearing by as much as 39%, while increasing these nutrients can protect hearing by as much as 20%. Folic acid deficiency specifically has been linked with high-frequency hearing loss. In addition to folic acid and vitamin B12, a deficiency in potassium, magnesium, and zinc and omega 3’s can also have a negative impact on your hearing. A healthy diet can also be an important source of antioxidants, which help protect against damage from oxidative stress, which can lead to cell damage.
Product Review
Jazzy® Zero Turn 10 Scooter. The Jazzy® Zero Turn 10 offers four-wheel stability with a three-wheel turning radius, perfect for driving in small spaces. Its powerful dual motors and two-wheel drive provide excellent traction for spending time outdoors, while its iTurn Technology™ allows for smooth maneuverability indoors. A USB charging port, front basket, under-seat storage, and cup holder are just a few of the conveniences the Zero Turn 10 has to offer. With a 325-lb. weight capacity, easy disassembly, three-speed control, delta tiller with ergonomic wraparound handles, and easy-access tiller-mounted XLR charger port, the Zero Turn 10 gives you both contemporary styling and cutting-edge technology.
15 Nutrition Myths Debunked
Spring is almost here, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate new activities and opportunities available to us. March is Nutrition Month, and lets us take a look at our diets and check in with what we’re eating and how it affects our physical and mental health. It also prompts us to seek advice from professionals who can help us make food choices that make us feel better. At Heart to Home Meals, we’re here for you. Do you have questions about senior nutrition? Download our FREE eBook to learn more: www.hearttohomemeals.ca/seniorfoodfacts
Gender Differences in Metabolism
These differences – 25% less body water than men, and less enzymes in their stomach and liver to break down alcohol in their system, means that alcohol goes through a woman’s system undiluted, and in higher concentrations. Research has shown given a man and a woman, both the same weight and physical condition, and given 3 standard drinks of alcohol in an hour – women consistently show a higher BAC level than the man. Women are often the designated drivers and if she consumes 2 or more standard drinks, she could show an elevated blood alcohol level of .08 and above.
Driving Impaired in Manitoba
The legal consequence for driving while impaired, or registering .08 or over on a breath or blood test is as follows: 1st Offence – 1 year suspension, 2nd offence – 5 yr. suspension, 3rd Offence- 10 yr. suspension and a lifetime suspension for 4 or more charges for impaired driving within a 10 yr. period. You will also receive 10 demerit points on your license from the Motor Vehicle Branch. If you refuse a breathalyser the penalties are more severe. 1st Offense – 2 yr. suspension, 2nd Offence – 7 yr. suspension, and 3rd Offence – 10 yr. suspension and forfeiture of your vehicle.
