Seniors News and Views for November
Cyber Seniors
Are you interested in learning how to use your computer or tablet device?
Community Development with the City of Medicine Hat is proud to offer Cyber Seniors, a free intergenerational program that matches youth mentors with senior participants interested in learning to use the internet safely. Your mentor can teach you: - YouTube - Facebook & Messenger - Facetime - Email - How to do an effective Google Search - And much more! If you are interested in signing up for the program or have any questions please contact Lindsay Poloni at 403-5480533.
Closed for Remembrance Day
The Veiner Centre and the Strathcona Centre will be closed for the Remembrance Day holiday on Nov 11 and 12.
Wellness Wednesday Events
“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again!” - Movie Matinee - 12:30 pm Nov. 7
In 1979 young Donna, Tanya and Rosie graduate from Oxford University -- leaving Donna free to embark on a series of adventures throughout Europe. On her journeys, she makes the acquaintances of Harry, Bill and Sam -- the latter whom she falls in love with, but he's also the man who breaks her heart. In the present day, Donna's pregnant daughter, Sophie, dreams of renovating a taverna while reuniting with her mother's old friends and boyfriends on the Greek island of Kalokairi. PG-13 Supportive Counseling Services Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-noon Medicine Hat Family Service (MHFS) counseling professionals are pleased to offer in-person consultations on stress management, family issues or health and age-related losses. Call 403-529-8307 to book a free 1 hour appointment, in our newly renovated private office in the Veiner Centre. MHFS counseling professionals will be available on site the second Wednesday of each month. Grief and the Holidays Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-noon Dealing with grief can be especially difficult during the holidays. If you have lost someone, the anticipation of holidays approaching can be overwhelming. Come hear a professional from Saamis Funeral Chapel talk about the special grief of holiday time and learn coping tips. DILLS Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-noon “Creating & Maintaining Friendships throughout Life”. Friendship is an important part of our lives as we age and has many benefits to our wellbeing! What is friendship and what does it mean to you? There are many aspects of friendship that will be discussed such as recognizing a healthy and unhealthy relationship, health benefits, values, boundaries and connecting with others. Learn about friendship and the meaning it brings to our lives!
Did you know?
Our membership draw has started once again! If you would like to play, put a quarter in the lock box and sign the sheet every week at the front reception desk. We draw a name every Wednesday afternoon. Make sure your membership is active, you must be a member to win!!!