Our friendly caller program is free and run by staff, volunteers, and social work practicum students who are passionate about working with seniors. We aim to decrease social isolation in the Saskatoon senior population by providing social phone calls to those who would benefit from social interaction. If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, please contact us today.
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February Brain Teasers
Q. Where do boats with coronavirus go to get healthy? Q. I can’t be bought, but I can be stolen with a glance. I’m worthless to one, but priceless to two. What am I? Q. What is harder to catch the faster you run? Q. What can be seen once in a minute, twice in a moment, and never in a thousand years?
Clean Eating Recipe
Thai Green Beans – 4 cups of mixed beans. 2 Tbsp. Butter. 1″ piece fresh ginger. 1 clove garlic. 1 Tbsp. sesame tahini. 1/2 Tbsp honey. 1 Tbsp. olive oil. 1/2 Tsp. toasted sesame oil. Pinch cayenne pepper. Toasted sesame seeds. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, toss beans in olive oil until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside in a bowl. Add butter and garlic to skillet on medium heat for one minute and then reduce to low and add cayenne, tahini, sesame oil, honey and ginger. Combine with beans. Top with sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy!
Brain Teaser Answers
A. The dock.
A. Love.
A. Your breath.
A. The letter ‘M’.
Book Club: Overcoming Health Anxiety
Letting Go of Your Fear of Illness. With news everyday about illness and disease, it’s only natural to worry about your health. Especially If you experience troubling symptoms. If your anxiety persists, even after doctors tell you they can find nothing wrong, it may be hurting you more than it helps. You might research medical conditions on the internet, or avoid all public places, all the while growing more and more consumed by worry. If you’re ready to stop being overly preoccupied with fears about your health, Overcoming Health Anxiety will help you discover the root of your fears, and challenge illness-related thoughts. In time, you’ll drastically reduce your worries and enjoy life again.
Words to Live By
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller
Words to Live By
“You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day – unless you’re too busy; then you should sit and meditate for an hour.” Zen Proverb
Words to Live By
“Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.” – Orison Swett Marden
Words to Live By
“Energy and persistence conquer all things.” Benjamin Franklin
Toxins in the Home
Our homes are filled with hidden toxins – kitchen and bathroom cleaners, bleach, ammonia, carpet shampoos, and this is only the beginning. They are absorbed through our skin and lungs as we “clean”. Our children and pets spend much of their time on that floor that was just cleaned with a chemical cleaner, which gets ingested or absorbed through their skin. Bleach and ammonia leave a toxic residue and hazardous fumes. There are natural alternatives available for all our cleaning needs! Kick the chemicals out of your home and use a natural, concentrated citrus product like Orange TKO that is very effective and versatile, smells great and costs less to use! – Lona Larter, www.tkoorange.com
Avoid Sweaty Hands and Feet
Over 950,000 Canadians suffer from hyperhidrosis. You are not alone. Excessive sweating can affect your quality of life and lead to emotional distress. You may have noticed that showering and deodorant are not enough when dealing with hyperhidrosis. But there are other fast acting options with longer protection available. There’s a 1st line proven effective therapy for hyperhidrosis and meets the criteria of the Canadian Dermatology Association’s Skin Health Program, is clinical strength antiperspirant that works. Don’t let sweat get the best of you.
