Caregiver Chair Yoga
Tuesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm on Zoom Contact: North Shore Community Resources at nscr@nscr.ca or 604-985-7138.
Reminisce the Jukebox Days of the 50’s and 60’s on February 25, 2021 on Zoom
Jukebox Days International Music Reminiscence Program Background Michael White and Jim Kenton have a combined twenty-two years’ experience delivering reminiscence programs in Scotland and Texas. Having seen, first-hand, the positive impact of reminiscence programs – they began using rock ‘n roll memories from the 1950’s and 1960’s in a unique, international music program pairing [...]
Art Therapy Class
Keep Well has partnered with Moving Forward Family Services to offer our Participants an exciting and unique opportunity: 5 free Virtual Art Studio sessions presented over Zoom will take place every Friday afternoon from January 22nd to February 26th from 1:00pm to 3:00 pm. (No session on January 29th). These fun sessions will Integrate mindfulness [...]
ZOOM Exercise Class – Afsar Paidar
ZOOM Exercise Class - Afsar Paidar, popular Keep Well Instructor at Delbrook is holding Zoom exercise classes every Monday and Wednesday at 10:00am. Anyone interested should email us at info@keepwellsociety.ca for further details.
TELUS Mobile Phones for Seniors Program
TELUS has launched a new program for low-income seniors which includes a free refurbished smartphone, unlimited nationwide talk and text programs, and three gigabytes of data for $25 per month. https://www.telus.com/en/about/seniors/application
Regretfully, Silver Harbour not opening as hoped
The Keep Well Society announces that the Silver Harbour Site will unfortunately not be opening September 8 as hoped. In view of the rise in Community COVID cases the Board thinks it best to not proceed at this time. There is also a combination issue of upcoming flu season. The Committee will monitor the [...]
Oral Health
Oral pain, missing teeth or oral infections can influence the way a person speaks, eats and socializes. There are many oral health problems that can reduce a person's quality of life, thereby affecting their physical, mental and social well-being. Learn more about how you can prevent these problems.
Cranberry Delight Spread
8 oz (225 gm) light cream cheese, softened 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup cranberry relish 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Beat cream cheese and cinnamon until smooth and fluffy. Stir in cranberry relish and pecans. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Garnish as desired. Serve on celery or plain crackers.
Apples
A medium apple (3” diameter, with skin on) contains about 95 calories, 4.4 grams of fiber, and is a good source of vitamin C. Soluble fiber (mostly found in the fruit’s flesh) – helps prevent cholesterol buildup in blood vessels. Insoluble fiber (mostly found in the fruit’s skin) – binds water and provides bulk in [...]
Monitoring your blood pressure at home
The Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation has good advice on how to take your blood pressure at home using a blood pressure monitor you have purchased.