As we draw September to an end, enjoy the leaves falling and the amazing sunrises over the lake, we prepare for Thanksgiving and all the wonderful blessings we have together. It is important to remember that gratitude, paying it forward, kindness and grace are the grounding forces in our communities, families and globally. With so much going on this world today, it is reassuring to remind ourselves of this fact.
Health
Our 4th Wave has us paying attention, even as we are all tired of COVID! We are all grateful for our Healthcare workers, Teachers and Frontline Emergency Teams who also are extremely taxed with ongoing Covid pressures. Please say a simple Thank you through your day as you encounter any of these people or others.
With new Provincial restrictions in place now, it is so important to get vaccinated not only for your own health, but for the health of our entire community. There currently are 70 active cases in Chestermere. Please get vaccinated as soon as possible. Almost all current cases requiring hospitalization and in community are from non vaccinated Albertans. Wash your hands, wear a mask when required and get vaccinated please.
See the ahs.covid.ca risk severity assessment to measure your risk level should you contract Covid.
Review the attached chart to see myth busters around Covid19.
CRPCN Updates:
Check out the CRPCN.ca website to see what great courses we are offering this fall both in person and virtually. Craving Change, started September 15, with our very own nurse Kim Gordon-Krushnell teaching; covering emotional eating and techniques to add to your tool box. Happiness Basics is another great program that runs in High River starting September 14 for 7 weeks, or in Chestermere virtually for 4 weeks in January 2022. Others include: DBT Training starting Sept. 9th, Cardiac Health virtually in October 6th, Senior’s Learn to Move in October. Check out and register online for these free programs offered through your local CRPCN.
Our swab sites and Vaccine sites remain active the Kinniborough Health Clinic in Chestermere. Please book appointments through the AHS website.
Reminder: Travellers: all Shoppers Drugmarts will test for travel, the antigen test for $40 per person. Please book within 72 hours of your flight.
Chestermere Coalition for Seniors
We plan to meet virtually on October 20th at 1:30pm, please join and share your voice around all things important to Older Adults
Please contact Leslie.racz@crpcn.ca for updates or enquiries.
Please get your Senior’s Resource Handbook from the Library, drugstores, City Town Hall, or Synergy. You may have had one delivered to your door by Synergy in a recent delivery. Thank you Synergy for contributing in our community.
Seniors Supports, Programs and Services
How can we help? Are you facing challenges in your day to day life, or having difficulties in navigating systems while looking for information for yourself or other family members. Perhaps filling out Government forms is overwhelming, maybe you would like to just sit and chat a while. We are here for you. The last eighteen months have taken a huge toll on us all and we want to make sure that we can help you to access, what you really need.
We are happy to meet you in a location convenient to you (Please note we are unable to do home visits). What ever your needs, please contact Sharron Matthewman, Seniors & Community Development Facilitator at 403-207- 7050 or email smatthewman@chestermere.ca
Friday October 01 – International Day of Older Persons.
Free, drive through non – contact barbeque, for the first 100 older adults. Join us between 12:00 – 1:30pm, on Friday October 01 on the parking lot, at Chestermere Recreation Center, where we will serve you a delicious lunch. For more information please call Sharron on 403 – 207 – 7050 or email smatthewman@chestermere.ca
Save the date – Seniors Teleconference – October 14, Special Guest to be announced. If you would like to register, please contact smatthewman@chestermere.ca or call 403 – 804 – 0817 with your preference for joining.
Resources
We have Senior’s Resource Handbooks available at the meeting and in the library, please pick yours up or take one for a neighbor. You can access these books by emailing Leslie @ leslie.racz@crpcn.ca or contact Sharron Matthewman, on 403-207- 7050 at the City of Chestermere.
Armchair Travel
Armchair Travel is one of the most wonderful ways to look into our fantastic, vast world and learn as much as our hearts desire. We can travel to some of our favorite places without leaving home. Through videos, pod casts, books and music and numerous other ways, we can go to places we have never seen, or only ever dreamed of. This way of travelling, is a delightful pastime and is good for the imagination and soul. After all, we are curious individuals and have a thirst for knowledge!
Ready? Let’s take a look at Germany, located in central Europe and bordered by the Baltic and North Seas, Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. (geology.com) The seventh largest country in Europe, has a population of approximately 81 million people. From the many different beers and speciality breads (breads being a key symbol of German Identity) to magical and magnificent castles, coastlines and landscapes, Germany is one of the most densely populations nations in the world. A country that inspired Grimm’s Fairy tales, you don’t need to go any where else!
Let’s go!
To prepare for our trip, please follow the steps for a relaxing journey. Step 1 – Pour yourself a cup of tea or your favorite tipple, Step 2- kick off your shoes, Step 3 – pull up a comfy chair, ready? let’s go!
Please note that there may be averts at the beginning or during videos.
Top 10 Places To Visit In Germany – 4K Travel Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T49_LduzpQ 8:38 mins
Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪 – by drone [4K] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO9tUbxIIWU 5:24mins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVgHaK-vsFA Walking in MÜNSTER / Germany 🇩🇪- 4K 60fps (UHD 1:11:59
Please take care and stay safe,
Leslie & Sharron
Chestermere Coalition for Seniors
We plan to meet virtually on October 20th at 1:30pm, please join and share your voice around all things important to Older Adults
Please contact Leslie.racz@crpcn.ca for updates or enquiries.
