Community News
Join the Club

Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. is a fantastic place to meet people and learn new skills. Everyone is invited to get involved at Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc.: pole walking, buddy walking, yoga classes, line dancing, foot care and exercise classes are a few activities that are presently happening. Some benefits of becoming a member- reduced rates when attending activities, and a voice in the direction the organization takes to better our community. For more information visit: brandons4s.ca

How is Your Social Health?

We all know how important it is to care for our physical and mental health, but it’s also important to check in on your social health. Social health is our ability to create meaningful and rewarding relationships with other people. Feeling connected makes us feel loved and valued and this in turn has a positive effect on our health. If you’re looking to improve your social health, consider signing up for a virtual or in-person class at a senior centre. Victoria Lifeline’s GoSafe personal help button can also help you feel safe while you look for ways to stay active and connected.

Donations Needed

Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. is looking for gently used medical equipment and assistive devices, such as Wheelchairs, Walkers, and Canes, to assist individuals in need. Donated equipment can have a significant positive impact on the quality of a person’s daily life. Please call 204-571-2050

Minds in Motion

Minds in Motion is back with virtual and in-person sessions! Register now for our weekly program for those living with early to moderate signs of dementia and a care partner to connect with others through fitness, fun and friendship! This weekly program includes a gentle chair fitness class followed by engaging activities and conversation. With virtual and in person sessions across the province in accordance with COVID-19 safety measures, you can feel comfortable joining and taking part. To learn more and to register, please visit Alzheimer.mb.ca/mindsinmotion

Family Doctor Finder

It is sure difficult to find a Doctor these days. Look no further. Family Doctor Finder makes it easier for you and your family to find a team of healthcare professionals as part of home clinic that provides you with a base for your health care needs. Call 204-786-7111 or check out gov.mb.ca/health/familydoctorfinder for more information

Look for Local at Sobeys

Stone City Coffee Roasters is a husband-and-wife roasting team that takes a hand-crafted, small-batch approach, which is what makes the relationship with their coffee so unique. Stone City Coffee Roasters’ method ensures the beans are roasted to perfection, which inevitably results in an exquisitely smooth cup of coffee, bursting with flavour. The company’s purpose is to create belonging within the community through coffee, which often brings people together. Stone City Coffee Roasters has 14 types of specialty coffee that can be found at Sobeys Brandon, all available in bean form, and a select few available in pre-ground form.

Time for a Denture Reline?

Has it been some time since your last visit to the denture clinic? Most individuals will experience measurable change every two years with how dentures fit due to bone loss. Bone loss allows dentures to shift more when chewing which dramatically increases pressure and accelerates bone deterioration. Left unchecked, this loss can lead to fit issues and bone mass damage. Some indications that more significant bone loss has occurred are: *food entrapment under plates, *looser feel, *frequent sore spots or *less ability to chew. A reline procedure can be used to restore your denture back to proper function. Call us for more information.

It’s Your Turn to Quit

Quitting Smoking is the most important step you can take to improve your overall health. Within hours of quitting smoking, your risk of stroke drops by 40%. And, after 1 year, your risk of heart disease will have dropped by 50%. Becoming tobacco-free is difficult and often takes more than 1 try to be successful. Your Pharmasave Pharmacist can discuss available options, such as medications, or nicotine replacement items and guide you through a step by step plan which includes how to handle cravings and manage withdrawal symptoms. Take the first step in quitting for good. Speak to your Pharmasave Pharmacist today to discuss all your options.

Raising Funds to Support Healthcare

The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation has a mission to raise funds to support healthcare needs in the regional community. This means all donations made to the Foundation are used to purchase equipment and support programming in our hospital: There are numerous ways you can donate: *In memory of a loved one *In honour of someone special *To give thanks for care received *In celebration of a special event *Through Planned Giving in your estate/will *Through corporate philanthropy *By hosting a fundraiser. Whether you direct your give to the area of greatest need, to a specific area or for long term investment, you can be sure that your donation is making a difference in the community. All donations in excess of $1,000 cumulative will be included on the BRHC Foundation Donor Wall. For more information or to make a donation see our website at www.brhcfoundation.ca or contact the office at

Brain Teasers

.1 I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I? 2. I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? 3. What can you hold in your right hand, but never in your left hand? 4. What has to be broken before you can use it? 5. What did the doctor say to the patient when he finished removing his appendix?

Words to Live By

“How do we nurture the soul? By revering our own life. By learning to love it all, not only the joys and the victories, but also the pain and the struggles.”- Nathaniel Branden