Get active this summer and have fun with it! Join in our Biking or Walking Bingo groups and have extra fun on your bike rides or walks this summer! This program is FREE to join and you will be provided with a Bingo card every two weeks featuring local attractions for you to find and take pictures of. Once you get a Bingo on your card, send in your photos to programs@patporteralc.com. This program runs from July 5 – August 15. For more information and details on how to sign up, please call 204-320-4600.
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The Taste of Summer
Charity BBQ. Our Centre has been selected to participate in this year’s Summer Charity BBQ! Stop by on July 21 from 11 am to 1 pm on the corner of Main and Lumber (in front of the Steinbach Credit Union) for a delicious lunch which helps to directly support our Centre! We can’t wait to see you!
About Us
Pat Porter Active Living Centre (Serving Seniors Inc.) is a non-profit organization that provides programs, activities and services for seniors and members of the community. Seniors are the foundation of our community and our goal is to keep them a part of it for as long as possible. Read on to find out about everything we offer and how we can help you.
Meals on Wheels
A healthy, warm and delicious meal cooked fresh daily and delivered to your door. Meals are cooked at the Centre, Monday to Friday. Whether it has become harder for you to cook for yourself or you want to add some variety to your life, this program is perfect for you! Purchase meals whenever you’d like or sign up for weekly or monthly delivery. We have two Meals on Wheels programs running out of Steinbach and Grunthal. Meals may be purchased for $7 for delivery (residents of Steinbach & Grunthal) or pickup. A meal includes soup, a main dish, sides and dessert. Please call 204-320-4600 with any questions or to order a meal. To receive a same day meal, you must call before 9 am.
The Power of Play
What could you do this summer that would help you to thrive despite the stressful pandemic experiences we are living through? The answer is PLAY! Play sets apart those who are struggling and those who are doing well and thriving. Play significantly contributes to the quality of our emotional, psychological, physical, spiritual, and intellectual lives. If parents are worried about their child’s academic progress, they can be encouraged with the fact that true play creates and builds a brain that is better able to learn. Experts worldwide are advocating for a summer of play. We definitely all need more play!
Make Your Retirement Home a Haven
Can the right home make you live healthier and longer? With average life expectancies increasing, the amount of time that seniors spend in retirement is also lengthened. Living in an older home can contribute to your health issues due to ventilation limitations and construction designs. Newer construction codes have achieved better air quality resulting in less stuffiness and mold potential. Choosing a modern air balance home, a single level home or even a lock and leave condo lifestyle might just be the self-care you need. It’s time to treat your home as an investment in your wellness. Let’s choose your best housing option for your retirement health and wellbeing.
Self-Care Tips for Caregivers
When caring for an older adult, carving out time for self-care can be difficult. Between worrying for a loved ones’ safety and trying to maintain a work/life balance, caregivers experience high levels of stress and feelings of isolation. This is especially true during COVID-19, so finding time for respite and self-care is more important than ever before. So, each day, try to do something you enjoy. Commit to a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, and a good sleep routine. Victoria Lifeline can also provide your loved one around the clock access to help, which will give any caregiver much needed peace of mind.
Clean Ducts for Clean Air
When cleaning your home, don’t forget about your ductwork. Just because you don’t see inside your ducts doesn’t mean you don’t breathe what comes out of them. Each time your heating or air conditioning system comes on, debris in your ducts become airborne, resulting in poor indoor air quality. What are the benefits of duct cleaning?
Having your ducts cleaned helps:
• Improve the air quality in your home.
• Ensure your furnace and air conditioner operate at maximum efficiency. Dirty ventilation systems can lead to clogged air conditioner coils and furnace filters, as well as contaminated blower wheels that could result in a breakdown.
Alzheimer Support Programs
Even at the best of times, those living with dementia can be isolated, and right now, the challenges families face are heightened. You are not alone. The Alzheimer Society is here to help. We have locations across the province to provide you with information, education and support. We’ve pivoted to virtual programming so you can join our education sessions, Minds in Motion® program and support groups from the comfort of your own home. Contact us today to reach a reassuring ear by phone or get a quick response by email. Visit our website to find an office near you.
Perogies Available
Staff at the Centre makes fresh perogies every month. Cottage cheese and potato cheddar are available for $6 a dozen. Please call 204-320-4600 to ensure availability and stop by the Centre to grab yours!
Pen Pal Program
Pat Porter Active Living Centre in collaboration with students in the community is looking for people interested in participating in a pen pal program. Those interested would exchange letters with students from the group on a regular basis. Sign up and make a new friend! Please call 204-320-4600 if you would like to be added to the mailing list.
