Seniors News and Views for December
Wellness Wednesday Events
Elf - Movie Matinee - After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to New York in search of his true identity. December 6 - 12:30 p.m. South Auditorium. Family Friendly — invite your grandkids to join you.
Supportive Counselling Services
Wednesday, December 13
9 a.m. – 12 a.m. Free telephone or in-person consultations with Medicine Hat Family Service professionals on stress management, family issues, or health and agerelated losses.
Call 403-504-8026 (MH Family Service) for an appointment.
Wellness Wednesday Presentation
December 20, at 10 a.m. Lynett Getz from Saamis Funeral Chapel will be speaking about: Grief and Loss Over the Holidays - What feelings are normal - What to be prepared for - Planning ahead - Strategies to get through the holiday season - Self-Care To register, please call 403-529-8307
* There will be no DILLS for December. Check back again in January.
* Strathcona Centre will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
* You’re invited to come see the newly renovated theatre and experience the city’s first Hearing Loop. December 7 at the Medicine Hat Public Library.
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Tour and Demonstration
1:30-4 p.m. — Movie “Mr. Holland’s Opus.”
* Bocce - The bocce club is looking for new members. Contact Albert Littke and start playing your new favourite game. Call: 403-580-4727
The Bistro at the Strathcona Centre Daily Lunch Specials:
Mondays: Santa Fe Chicken (Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Guacamole & Swiss Cheese) Tuesdays: Philly Beef with Red Onion and Mushrooms Wednesdays: Baked Ham and Swiss Cheese Croissant Thursdays: Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar and Ranch on Marble Rye
Friday - Hot Lunch Menu
All meals come with soup, veggies and dessert of the day. Friday, December 1 Hamburger and Onion Gravy Friday, December 8 Roast Chicken Friday, December 15 Roast Turkey and Dressing Friday, December 22 Pork Cutlet and Mushroom Gravy Friday, December 29 Farmer Sausage, Perogies and Sauerkraut
MEALS FOR MEN by Meadowlands
Are you a gentleman who lives alone? If so, you are invited to a special event on Monday, Dec. 4, from 4:306:30 p.m. at Meadowlands.
Attendees will make a meal to enjoy together and four more to take home. This month’s menu (by popular demand) is stuffed peppers. Cost is $10. Registration required. To register please phone Shantel at 403-529-8368
New Year’s resolution to make a difference in your community
Consider becoming a Meals on Wheels driver.
Meals on Wheels is a program where healthy meals are delivered to individuals who are unable to make meals for themselves. Join the team of caring individuals who bring meals, provide wellness checks and a bright spot in the day of the recipient. For more information call 403-529-8384.