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October 2024

Seniors Scene

Enrich your life with us!

Issue 133

Greetings!

September went by in a flash! We had a successful welcome back BBQ at the beginning of the month with lots of fun, delicious eats, musical entertainment, and prizes! We had such a great turnout and it was so nice to hear how everyone enjoyed their summers. Thanks again to councilor Glenn Reimer, Headingley United Church Group, Jim’s Vintage Garages, Harold & The Hatfield Brothers, Shelmerdine Garden Centre, and all the countless volunteers who made the afternoon a success!

We also had a wonderful turnout for both Lunch & Learns this month. Thank you to our MLA Kathleen Cook for coming to provide an update and answer our questions, and to RCMP Sergeant Chris for educating us on how to protect ourselves from Frauds & Scams. Active Aging Day was also loads of fun—thank you to Active Aging in Manitoba for coming out to put on this event!

We still have spots remaining for our Flower Arranging Workshop put on by Charleswood Florists on Tuesday Oct 8th at 1 pm. Register now! Read on for more info on all of our October events and activities!

 

The Headingley Holiday Market will take place in just a couple of weeks on Oct 18 & 19th. We are so excited for this year’s event! This is our biggest fundraiser and funds raised help to support the services and programs we provide to the older adults of Headingley. Thank you to our committee and all of our volunteers for all your hard work in putting together this year’s event– we hope to see you there!

 

As always, HSS is here to provide resources, education, and programming to help you maintain your independence. Contact us for more info!

 

Take care,  

Kristie & Margo

Good to Know

Did You Know?

Headingley Seniors’ Services is available to help fill out forms!


Come and see us — we’d love to help!

Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with Dementia?

Are you looking for more information and understanding?

 

Did you know that St. Charles Headingley United Church has a Dementia resource library available to members of our community.

Please contact Cathy Maxwell at (204) 885 - 6021

for the hours of operation and the best time to come borrow materials.


All are welcome.

 

They also have a free educational web series on becoming

“Dementia Enabled”. 

Visit OneSmallSeed.ca for more info

Article

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month:


Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers). It is estimated that about 1 in 8 Canadian women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime and 1 in 36 will die from it. Breast cancer mostly occurs in women between 50 and 69 years of age. Most breast cancers occur in women. The main reason women develop breast cancer is because their breast cells are exposed to the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Breast cancer in men is rare, making up less than 1% of all breast cancers.

 

Screening:

If you are 40 to 74 years old, have a mammogram every 2 years. If you are 75 or older, talk to your healthcare provider about whether having a mammogram is right for you.

 

Signs:

Breast cancer may not cause any signs or symptoms in its early stages. Signs and symptoms often appear when the tumor grows large enough to be felt as a lump in the breast or when the cancer spreads to surrounding tissues and organs. Other early warning signs include:

· A lump in the armpit (called the axilla)

· changes in the shape or size or color of the breast tissue

· changes to the nipple (such as an inverted nipple), discharge that comes out of the nipple without squeezing it or that has blood in it

· puckering of the breast tissue

· thickened hard skin that feels different than the rest of your breast tissue

 

Prognosis:

The stage is the main prognostic factor for breast cancer. It describes how much cancer is in the body, where it is and how far it has spread. Early-stage breast cancer is less likely to come back (recur), so it has a more favorable prognosis. This is why early detection and screening is so important. You know your body best, if you notice any changes in your breasts, contact your physician. Breast cancer that is diagnosed at a later stage has a greater risk of recurrence, so it has a less favorable prognosis.

 

Resources:

For more information, please visit:

https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/breast

https://sharedhealthmb.ca/services/breast-health-centre/

https://www.cancercare.mb.ca/screening/info/breast

https://www.cancercare.mb.ca/export/sites/default/screening/.galleries/files/breastcheck/b-bkmk-knowyourbreasts-e.pdf

 

For support with coping with a breast cancer diagnosis, please visit:

https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/coping-with-breast-cancer.pdf

https://www.copingwithcancer.ca/#intro

https://www.cancercare.mb.ca/Patient-Family/support-services

https://www.southernhealth.ca/en/finding-care/find-a-service/cancer-care/

 

HSS Programs


Upcoming Foot

Clinics


*Thursday Oct 10th

Thursday Nov 7th

Thursday Dec 12th

 

 

Clinics are run monthly by RN Karen Dingman

 

Please contact the HSS office for more info or to book your appointment!


*Clinic full - Waitlist available for full clinics.

 

Free Fall Programs to Enjoy:

Helping Hands Social Club:


Mondays 1-3 pm

Held in the multipurpose room of the Headingley Community Centre


Please note: There will be NO HHSC on Mon Sept 30th or Mon Oct 14th

Cribbage & Coffee:


Thursdays from 1-3 pm

Held in the multipurpose room of the Headingley Community Centre


Please note: There will be NO Crib on Oct 17th

due to the Headingley Holiday Market

Urban Pole Walking & Coffee:


Fridays at 10 am

at the Headingley Community Centre


Please note: On Oct 4th pole walking will be held at 2 pm (instead of 10 am)

&

There will be NO pole walking on Oct 18th

due to the Headingley Holiday Market

CLICK FOR PRINTABLE OCTOBER EVENT CALENDAR

Recipe of the Month

Pistachio Shortbread Dessert:

 

Ingredients:

· 1 (13 oz.) pkg. Keebler shortbread cookies

· 3 Tbsp. butter melted

· 2 small pkgs. (3.4 oz. each) instant pistachio pudding

· 2¾ cup milk

· 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

· 1 cup powdered sugar

· 1 carton cool whip (1½ cup to use with cream cheese, the rest to spread on top)

 

Instructions:

· Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

· Crush the cookies in a sealed ziploc bag, until finely crushed.

· Mix the melted butter with the crumbs and press into a 9x13 pan. Cook until light brown; about 10 minutes. Let cool.

· Mix cream cheese, sugar and 1½ cups cool whip together until smooth.

· Layer over the top of the crushed cookies crust.

· Mix the milk and pudding mix together until it thickens.

· Pour over the top of the cream cheese layer.

· Spread the rest of the cool whip over the top and refrigerate.

· Optional: save a few of the cookie crumbs to sprinkle on top of cool whip.

 

Recipe submitted by Café Break cook Darlene Borowski

(Adapted from Sugar n’ Spice gals recipe)

 

Upcoming Events

Halloween Fun for All Ages :

 

Come out on Thursday Oct 31st at 9:30 to the Headingley Community Centre to hand out candy and enjoy a costume parade, arts & crafts, and intergenerational fun with the kids from Bright Beginnings Daycare!

This event is free to attend. 

Registration required. 

 

Contact us in the office to register or for more information:

(204) 889-3132 ext 3

or

seniors@rmofheadingley.ca

 

Save the Date !

Flu Shot Clinic

November 15th

Headingley

Community Centre

 

Café BREAK- Weekly Meals / Lunch & Learn


Ordering:

Orders must be placed the Friday prior to the desired meal.



Delivery:

Available on a week-to-week basis within Headingley and provided at no additional cost.



Where:

In-Person on Wednesdays

at 12:00 pm.

Headingley CC

5353 Portage Avenue.



Cost:

$10.00/meal 



How to Order:

Call: (204) 889-3132 ext. 3

Email: seniors@rmofheadingley.ca

Café BREAK Menu


Oct 2: Shepherd's Pie


*Oct 9: Chili


Oct 16: Sweet & Sour Meatballs


Oct 23: Chicken Souvlaki


Oct 30: Rolled Chicken with Mushrooms & Cheese

 

* Event / Lunch & Learn Booked

CLICK HERE FOR OCTOBER MEAL CALENDAR

Are you able to walk 100 meters, but you need to stop for pain, breath or fatigue because of your condition?

Have you ever had a hip or knee replacement?

Do you use any devices to assist you with your mobility such as a cane, walker or scooter?

Do you have a parking permit?


If you answered YES to any of the above questions,

try not to miss this info session!

 

Just For Fun!

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Ready for a new Challenge? Try Waffle!


Rearrange the letters into the correct words. You will earn stars for every puzzle solved and you can learn the definitions of all words featured in the game. Enjoy! 

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Printable Fun Pages

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Joke of the month:



Why don't skeletons fight each other?


.... Because they don't have the guts!


Do you have a silly joker in your life? 

Email us their joke along with their name and age to

seniors@rmofheadingley.ca

See what's coming up in your community!


Macdonald-Headingley Recreation District offers a wide variety of sports, recreation, fitness, arts, crafts and special interest classes to keep you on your toes all year round. We strive to offer you fun, exciting and quality activities through trained and certified instructors. The Program & Community Resource Guide is the perfect resource for events, activities, and celebrations going on in your community. Stay connected with this easy read that has something in it for everybody!

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Our Mission is to encourage individuals to maintain independent living and improve their quality of life by providing education, recreation, health and social opportunities.

Located in:

HEADINGLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE

5353 Portage Avenue

Headingley, Manitoba

R4H 1J9


(204) 889-3132 ext. 3


seniors@rmofheadingley.ca

www.headingleyseniorservices.ca


Office Hours

Monday-Thursday

9:00 am - 3:00 pm


Please note: office hours are subject to change


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