The BRHC Foundation’s Annual Tree of Lights campaign will run through the month of December. You can memorialize or honour someone special this holiday season. For a minimum $15 donation (tax receipt will be issued) the Foundation will:
• Hang a personalized tag in memory or honour of a loved one on the “Tree of Lights” located in the BRHC atrium.
• Turn on the lights on the evergreens that are located in the traffic loop at BRHC.
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In Your Community
The Backyard on Aberdeen offers a beautiful space to host events of all kinds, including meetings, celebrations of life, and weddings. The venue provides many amenities to make your event worry-free, including harvest or round tables, full tableware and decorations, audio-visual equipment, a fully licensed banquet hall, and a beautifully landscaped backyard. The Backyard on Aberdeen is also happy to prepare menu items for pick up or delivery. Venue rental fees are waived for events with more than 100 guests. For more information or to book your event, visit TheBackyardOnAberdeen.ca or call 204-520-0812.
Tips for Clearing Congestion
Stuffy sinuses? Here are some things you can do now to feel and breathe better: Hook up a cool-mist humidifier or vaporizer and feel the relief a bit of moisture can provide. Try adding a couple of drops of peppermint or eucalyptus oil to the water. If you have neither humidifier nor vaporizer, take a steamy shower or try using a saline nasal spray or doing some nasal “irrigation” using a neti pot or nasal syringe. Drink plenty of fluids. Maintaining optimum hydration levels can help thin the mucus in your nasal passages, pushing the fluids out of your nose and decreasing the pressure in your sinuses.
Meet Dr. Robert Hogarth
Dr. Hogarth has been helping patients feel better since 2014. He is a graduate of the Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary and the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University. Dr. Hogarth is a member of various professional organizations such as the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Holistic Dental Association, and the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine. His interests include metal-free dentistry, zirconia implants, TMJ dysfunction/myofascial pain treatment and sleep therapy. Fontana and Red Light Laser therapy, Oxone and PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) are some common tools he uses in his treatments.
Out to Lunch
Join us at Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. for our “Out to Lunch” get together, every Friday at noon. Only $13.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members for a delicious home cooked meal. Call 204-571-2053 to book a seat.
Carving and Chip Carving
Starting the first week of October there will be a couple of men giving carving and chip carving lessons here. Call 204-571-2050 to book your spot. Bring your own tools if you have them. We will have some here for you to borrow if need be.
40th Anniversary Celebrations
We have continued to celebrate throughout 2022 here at Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. to commemorate our 40th Anniversary. We will officially turn 40 years young on November 15, 2022, and plan to celebrate with hot beverages and cakes.
Emergency Lock Box
Have you ever asked yourself, how could I be rescued if my door was locked? Time is of the essence during a fire or medical emergency. Install a Lock Box – a small weather-resistant metal box that securely holds a set of keys. Should an emergency occur while you are unable to open the door or get out of the residence, Brandon Fire & Emergency Services (BFES) can access your property without having to break-in. Contact Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. for more information.
Men’s Club
Did you know that Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. had a Men’s Club? For approximately 2.5 years, the Men’s Club has created a workspace where like-minded men can work shoulder-to-shoulder. Local volunteer men created this club to address a growing need to supply a safe space for men to meet weekly, share ideas, life experiences and supply value to Brandon. If you are interested in becoming a member to take part in workshops, presentations, games, small projects or just a friendly male voice, then please feel free to reach out to us at reception@brandons4s.ca or (204) 571-2050. The group meet every Wednesday from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM at 311 Park Avenue East in Brandon.
TAPS (Technology Access Program for Seniors)
Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. plans to work with students and other community volunteers to begin fall/winter technology training. For more information on upcoming workshops, we suggest following our Facebook page or by emailing us at reception@brandons4s.ca or (204) 571-2050.
Dinner is Served
A healthy meal program offered by Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. For only $12.00 you will receive a complete home-cooked meal. Order as many meals as you wish on Friday, we have seven different meals, and they will be delivered free to you on the next Friday by our friendly volunteers. Check out the menu on our website at BrandonS4S.ca
