Seniors News and Views for June
By Medicine Hat News on May 28, 2018.
Seniors’ Week — June 4-9 Monday — Poling in the Park — Join Urban Poling Expert Mandy Johnson as she guides us in one of Canada’s fastest growing fitness activities. Meet at Riverside Veterans’ Memorial Park (across from city hall) at 1 p.m. (Bring a water bottle and poles if you have them — there will be poles to try if you don’t). Free draw for a set of urban poles from Shoppers Home Health. Tuesday — Tai Chi and Chai Tea — Charles Leong and a group from Medicine Hat Tai Chi will demonstrate and discuss the health benefits of Tai Chi. Following this, Jeremy Knodel from Station Coffee Company will explain how Chai Tea is prepared and we will enjoy a delicious cup of Chai. 10 a.m. in the South Auditorium of the Strathcona Centre. Wednesday — 10 for 10 Summertime Activities — 10 presenters will each have 10 minutes to discuss the great senior-friendly activities available in Medicine Hat this summer. No need to be bored this summer. Come see what activities are available to you. 10 a.m. in the Strathcona Centre. Thursday — Canvas and Coffee — Are you looking to explore your creative side? Come try your hand at painting. Have a coffee from our “coffee-bar” and peruse the great pieces of art that the Strathcona Art Studio has for sale. Free draw for an original piece of art. Never painted before? No problem — this class is for any level. 10 a.m. in the Strathcona Centre. Call to register 403-529-8307. There is a charge to cover expenses. Friday — Barbecue — We will wrap up our great week of events with a barbecue! Join us for a burger, or barbecue chicken, and visit with friends for the low price of $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Don’t miss it! 11:30 a.m., Strathcona Centre. Wellness Wednesdays Events Movie Matinee – “The Greatest Showman” — June 6, 12:30 p.m Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman” is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Rated: PG Supportive Counselling Services — June 13, 9 a.m.-noon Free telephone or in-person consultations with Medicine Hat Family Service professionals on stress management, family issues, or health and age-related losses. Call 403-504-8026 (MH Family Service) for an appointment. Wellness Wednesday Presentation – Navigating the System – June 2 10 a.m. Learn about Supportive Living and Long Term Care What do the different levels mean? How can you choose a facility that is right for you or your loved one? What are the rules around TLOs (temporary living options)? What happens once you or your loved one is accepted to your chosen facility? Call 403-529-8307 to register. DILLS- There will be no DILLS for the summer Months. We look forward to another great year of learning in the fall. Thank you to Medicine Hat Family Service for your expertise! The Bistro at the Strathcona Centre Friday – Hot Lunch Menu All meals come with soup, veggies and dessert of the day. June 1: Spaghetti & meatballs June 8: Senior’s Week barbecue chicken and hamburgers June 15: Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding June 22: Pork cutlet and pepper sauce Daily sandwich specials: Mondays: BBQ pulled pork Tuesdays: Tuna melt (tuna, red onion, pickles and swiss) Wednesdays: Quiche Lorraine Thursdays: Chicken parmesan Meals for Men by Meadowlands Are you a gentleman who lives alone? If so, you are invited to a special event on Wednesday, June 6 from 4-6 p.m. at Meadowlands. Attendees will make a meal to enjoy together and four more to take home. This month’s menu is chicken and barley soup and biscuits. Cost is $10. Registration required. To register please phone Shantel at: 403-529-8368 Pocket Talkers Are you having a hard time hearing the conversations around you? Try using a Pocket Talker! Pocket Talkers are great little devices that you can use when you are at the Strathcona Centre. Simply place the microphone on the table when you are playing cards or having lunch and either use a head set or place your t-coil enabled hearing aid to the T position. The pocket talker will eliminate a lot of the background noise that may affect your hearing. You can check them out from the receptionist for the duration of your visit. 37-36
