HAPPY NEW YEAR, CHESTERMERE
We hope the slide into the New Year was gentle and non-eventful for you. We look forward to 2021 with the hope of vaccines and a return to life where we will be together and enjoying family and friends again.
We would like to thank the community for their generosity, efforts and creative ideas in seeing us through the holiday season. The lights, the volunteerism and the ice rinks are some of the examples of how creativity is alive and well in our community. Thank you to so many of our Not for Profits for all your contributions as well. We are truly blessed to have so many People, Organizations, Associations, Not for Profits, Businesses, and Government working together in Chestermere and surrounding areas.
Health
Please check the AHS website https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/ for COVID Vaccine information and rollout phases.
Wellness Challenge starts January 18th. Let’s give back to ourselves this winter by gathering a group of 4 and taking on the Wellness Challenge, organized by our own Mental Health Coalition. How’s your big Fives? Your Sleep? Work or School? Eating Habits? Play? Love and Relationships? Gain points for your team weekly as you make changes in your daily lifestyle to enhance your own wellness. Weekly virtual Information offered on each of these areas is available. Amazing Prizes for the most improved Teams! Great way to connect and improve your big Fives through these winter months. Runs Jan 24th – February 28th. To sign up please go to www.yoursynergy.ca /chestermerewellnesschallenge. Anyone can join, business’, family’s, work colleagues, friends.
What’s Happening in Chestermere
Chestermere Coalition for Seniors will meet January 20th at 1:30pm via zoom please email Sharron (smatthewman@chestermere.ca ) or Leslie (leslie.racz@crpcn.ca) if you would like to attend. Everyone is welcome.
Chestermere Seniors Resource Handbook – Please let us know if you are wanting the new handbook delivered to your door by emailing us as well, otherwise pick one up at Chestermere Library, Synergy, any Pharmacy or Dr’s office in Chestermere.
Looking forward to seeing you soon . . .
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 favourite 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. This form of travel at it’s best, makes us want to go and see for ourselves. After all we are curious individuals and have a thirst for knowledge!
Enjoy sensory and magical experiences as we travel back in time or across the globe, take a trip down memory lane and many more exhilarating moments that will make you smile and fulfill your heart.
Ready? Let’s travel to the happiest country on the planet, the Philippines. Located in the Pacific Ocean near the equator, the Philippines is the 13th most populous country in the world. Filipino and English, are the official languages used, along with the recognition of regional languages. Filipino culture comprises of traditional Filipino, Spanish and catholic traditions with other influences from Asia and America.
The Philippines has the largest archipelago, consisting of approximately 7,641 islands — about 2,000 of which are inhabited. From bustling cities and shopping malls, lively street dances and festivals, stunning white beaches, lush greenery and picturesque landscapes, you will feel completely at home!
To prepare for our trip, please follow the steps for a relaxing journey. Step 1 – Pour yourself a cup of tea or your favourite tipple, Step 2- kick off your shoes, Step 3 – pull up a comfy chair, ready? let’s go!
(Please note there are adverts at the beginning and the middle)
Philippines Travel Guide | It’s More Fun In The Philippines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7B1zyHNvsc 8:04 mins
20 FACTS ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXvsTCMxeoc 10:40 mins
