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Volunteering

Interested in volunteering with us? Whatever your skill set or age, we’ve got a place for you! Volunteers help out with a variety of areas at the Centre including Reception Desk, Event Set Up or Clean Up, Kitchen Help, Meal Delivery, Transportation and more! Volunteer commitments are flexible, ranging from a few hours every week or month. All volunteer positions require a Criminal Record Check. To find out how you can help, call 204-320-4600 or email [email protected].

Learning to Cope with Stress

Studies have shown that chronic stress can lower immune function and increase your risk of disease so it’s never too late to develop an anti-stress plan! The first step is figuring out the source of your stress. Take some time to observe your mood throughout the day… what makes you feel anxious, fearful, or angry? Declining health, financial worries and a loss of control are three commonly reported sources of stress in older adulthood. Exercise and eating a well-balanced diet are often cited as key components to any stress management strategy. Check out the latest healthy living blog from Victoria Lifeline for more advice on how to manage stress.

Keep Your Home Healthy & Warm

With the cooler temperatures on their way, homeowners in Steinbach and surrounding areas need a well-functioning furnace to create a cozy home. Unfortunately, older furnaces can stir up other problems. Consider installing an upgraded heating system. With a new system, you’ll be able to lower monthly energy bills, enjoy more consistent heating and know your furnace is operating safely and reliably. Advances in technology have increased furnace efficiency and it now takes less fuel to produce the same amount of heat. Newer systems are also compatible with smart thermostats, which can automatically regulate the temperature in your home—helping to save money each month.

Proven Benefits of Staying Hydrated

Drinking water is crucial for health and well-being, but many people do not consume enough each day. Here are 3 evidence-based health benefits of drinking plenty of water: 1. Helps Maximize Performance. Losing as little as 2% of your body’s water content can significantly impair your physical performance. 2. Affects Brain Function. Mild dehydration (fluid loss of 1–3%) can decrease energy levels, impair mood, and lead to major reductions in memory and brain performance. 3. May Help Treat Kidney Stones. Higher fluid intake increases the volume of urine passing through the kidneys. This dilutes the concentration of minerals, so they’re less likely to crystallize and form clumps.

Book Club

Living Well with Arthritis: A Sourcebook for Understanding and Managing Your Arthritis Living Well with Arthritis is written by Canadian doctors for Canadians. Its authors, all respected experts in the field, focus not only on medications and complementary treatments, but also on management of the many aspects of life that arthritis can affect. Topics such as dealing with chronic pain and fatigue, developing emotional and social coping strategies, and managing relationships are all explored, taking readers through the steps of how the body is affected, and ways to manage the disease.

Clean Eating Recipe

Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps. 1 lb lean ground chicken; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; ½ red pepper, diced; 1 tbsp chili powder; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp orange juice; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp sriracha; 1/3 c fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 12 iceberg lettuce leaves; 1/3 c chopped peanuts. Sauté chicken, shallots, red pepper, and chili powder 5-8 min, until chicken is brown. Stir in lime juice, orange juice, fish sauce, honey and Sriracha. Cook 3-5 min, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir 2 tbsp cilantro into the mixture. Remove from heat. Serve in lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro and peanuts. Enjoy!

Words to Live By

It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it. – Albert Einstein

Words to Live By

Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. – John F. Kennedy

Releasing What No Longer Serves You

Having the courage to let go of what is no longer needed or serves you in your life helps make the space for something new to emerge, even if you can not see it yet. Our expectations, worries and fears of what’s to come keep us bound from fully living in the present moment and enjoying the process, appreciating what we do have. Our world as we know it is changing at a rapid pace. Important to declutter and let go from the inside out so we can find an inner freedom, lighten the load and bring our best versions of ourselves to make our world a more loving place to be.