Health
Mental health or wellness has become a trending health concern. Please have a look at Mental health resources right here in your community compiled by the Chestermere and Area Mental Health Coalition in this issue.
Daily the tides are changing with regards to Rapid Tests, Vaccine boosters, Travel rules, and access to healthcare. Please, in your ability to live with Covid adaptations, be aware that all of us, including all service providers, serving staff, banking personnel and all service industry are trying to cope with this time and its constraints as well. Please be kind and take that extra breath and even a moment to thank them.
Please visit alberta.ca/covid vaccines for current updates on who, what, where, when, and how to access boosters. There are currently 239 active cases in Chestermere, at the time of print. Vaccines are available at local pharmacies for adults. Children 5 years and up will book online or through 811. Rapid tests will be available at pharmacies in the coming weeks.
Our CRPCN Clinic in Rainbow Falls continues to accept new Patients to our Nurse Practitioners. Please call for a Meet and Greet at 587-333-3751 and speak to one of our friendly receptionists. Did you know that when your doctor or nurse practitioner belongs to the PCN, you have access to our team of professional staff: Registered Nurses, Dietician, Diabetic Nurses, Footcare Specialists as well as coverage for a physio appointment if ordered with your doctor or NP?
Community – What’s on
- Recently Shannon Fetterly, Manager of the Lakeshore Manor Seniors Residence, presented to the Seniors Coalition, sharing many activities and offerings for all seniors in our community:
- Shannon has been the new manager since June 2021. Lakeshore Manor is an Independent Seniors Residence currently with 8 residents – capacity for 80. They currently also offer (furnished suites) Respite Rooms and Guest Rooms – for a 3-week period. In addition, they can provide emergency assistance for seniors with abuse issues. They have a recreation program and are looking to offer day programs at no cost. They have a monthly activities calendar on their website and are able to provide lunch for non-residents at a cost of $10.00. They will be looking at providing space for use by community groups from within the City and have already been in contact with the Rotary Club and Chestermere Coalition for Seniors. Next week they will be offering Residence tours.
- Shannon is very excited to share information about the Residence and can be reached at shannon.fetterly@lakeshoremanor.ca
- Chestermere Coalition for Seniors – There are some changes and new endeavors on the horizon for your Senior’s Coalition: Recently the Senior’s Advisory Committee was terminated by the current council. Many of the members from that Committee have chosen to carry on the important work under the Seniors Coalition umbrella. We are very happy to work alongside these capable hardworking members and value their commitment and expertise in moving forward the recommendations from the Senior’s Taskforce 2020. Welcome new members to the Chestermere Coalition for Seniors and we look forward to supporting and implementing the work in progress.
- We plan to meet virtually on February 16th at 1:30pm. Please email Leslie Racz if you would like to join in and bring a friend. We would really enjoy having you. We will be discussing all things Seniors. This is the community run Seniors Collective Voice, please come and be heard and keep up to date with new and exciting changes for our Seniors. Please contact Leslie.racz@crpcn.ca for updates or enquiries.
Older Adults 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, a telephone call, or a virtual chat. (please note we are unable to do home visits) What ever your needs, please contact Sharron Matthewman, Older Adults & Community Development Facilitator at 403-207- 7050 or email smatthewman@chestermere.ca
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.
One – stop shop for older adults and seniors programming, events and information! https://www.chestermere.ca/658/Programs-for-Seniors
Seniors Week 2022
The Seniors Week Committee are looking for new members to plan out the event in June 2022. We would love you to be included in this exciting event. Please contact smatthewman@chestermere.ca or call 403-207- 7050 for more information.
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 get walking PART 2 Many of you, have reached out and asked about walking/hiking trails, near Calgary and beyond. I have created a short list of places to visit, to get you started. Maybe you want to take a leisurely pace, or test your stamina, hiking our amazing valleys, lakes and mountain range. * Remember safety is paramount, you need to be equipped, for possible interactions with a wild animal or change in weather conditions or terrain. Also, the length of the route, the time it takes, travel there and back, a communication aid, adequate food supply, are just some of your considerations when planning this form of activity.
Did you know that – hiking or back packing has many health benefits when undertaken on a regular basis? As we know, exercise can help to reduce so many health issues such as joint pain, boost bone density, improve our cardio-vascular health and increase mental health and esteem, to name a few. So, get out there and explore what our beautiful world as to offer, happy walking. *Your safety is your top priority whenever you’re planning any form of exercise, therefore, you should always consult with your doctor before participating.
Local routes in/or around Calgary
• Elliston Park Loop – 2020 60 St SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0J1
• Burdock Trail – 13511 Elbow Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2W 2P2
• Bow to Bluff Corridor
• Chaparral Nature Walk – 210 Chaparral Ravine View SE, Calgary, AB T2X 0A6
• Tom Campbell’s Hill Natural Park – 25 St Georges Dr NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8K2
• Douglas Fir Trail Lookout Platform
• Bow River Pathway, Calgary, AB T3C 3E1
• Christmas Tree Trail – Bow River Pathway, Calgary, AB T3C 3B2
• Quarry Road Trail (West Entrance) 540 Cedar Crescent SW, Calgary, AB T3C 2Y8
• Bowmont Park – 85 St NW, Calgary, AB T3B 3P5
• Fish Creek Provincial Park
• Douglas Fir Trail (east entrance) – branch from Quarry Road off of, Cedar Crescent SW, Calgary, AB
• Weaselhead Flats – 37 St SW & 66 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB
• Votier’s Flats – Fish Creek Provincial Park – 13511 Elbow Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2W 2P2
• Lafarge Meadows – Fish Creek Provincial Park
• Nose Hill Park – 5620 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T3K 2P6
• Edworthy Park – 5050 Spruce Dr SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3B2
• Griffith Woods Park – 160 Discovery Ridge Blvd SW, Calgary, AB T3H 5H3
• Inglewood Wildlands – 2405 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4T4
*If you want to travel and go further a field, check out these spots for walking/hiking
- Stoney Hiking Trail
- Fullerton Loop hiking trail
- Bragg Creek
- Carrot Creek walk to Lake
- Ribbon Creek day use area
- Flowing water trail
- Cat creek trail to Cat Creek Falls
- Rae Glacier Trail Grotto Canyon Trail Head
- J.J.Collett Natural Area
- Riverside Nature trail
- Johnston Canyon
- Midland Provincial Park – Drumheller
- Sherwood Park Natural Area – Edmonton
- West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreational Area
- Old Alaska Highway Trail & Viewpoint Calgary
- Troll Falls Trailhead Kananaskis
- West Bragg Creek Day Use Area
*Adverts may interrupt your user experience
KANANASKIS HIKING | 10 Best Hikes In Kananaskis, Alberta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG08YZhAhyA 10:37 mins
BEST Hiking In Banff National Park… 8 MIND-BLOWING hikes!
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5 Must Do Winter Hikes Near Calgary | Journey Alberta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5WaMY6_RI8 6:43 mins
*For those of you who want even more adventure, watch this video:
We Walked Alone for 6 Days in the Canadian Wilderness – Hiking the North Coast Trail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY0__zfwEk8 22:36 mins
Please take care and stay safe,
Leslie – Chair of Chestermere Seniors Coalition
