"Together We Care" August 2025 Newsletter | | Having Fun in DIY Handmade Silk Scarf Workshop in July | | |
August at the Caregiver Hub – Creativity, Care & Connection!
This month is bursting with hands-on fun, helpful tips, and heartwarming opportunities! We’ve lined up exciting workshops including DIY Lip Balm Making, Festival Lantern Crafting, Aromatherapy Plaster Floral Plaques, Beaded Felt Bowls, and a tasty Healthy Cooking Class.
In our Caregivers’ Corner, we explore The Benefits of Meal Prep for busy caregivers and dive into A New Family Dynamic: From Independence to Caregiving, offering thoughtful insights and encouragement.
For our recent workshop section, you’ll find a mouthwatering Honey Grilled Salmon & Asparagus recipe, practical advice on Gardening in a Changing Climate, and an Emergency Supply Checklist to keep you prepared.
And if your heart is calling you to give back, check out the Free Friendly Visiting Volunteer Training—a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day.
Let’s make August a month of learning, creating, and caring—together!
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Caregiver meal prep is an essential aspect of maintaining a healthy and sustainable caregiving practice. By planning ahead, considering nutritional needs, and managing time efficiently, caregivers can ensure that both they and their loved ones receive nutritious meals regularly. Adopting effective meal prep strategies such as batch cooking, preparing freezer meals, and using slow cookers or instant pots can significantly simplify the meal preparation process for caregivers.
Moreover, caregiver meal prep offers numerous benefits, including reduced stress levels for caregivers, better nutrition for both the caregiver and care recipient, and more time for self-care activities. While common challenges may arise when implementing this approach to meal preparation, careful planning and education can help overcome them. By integrating caregiver meal prep into their routine, caregivers can enhance their ability to provide care while also taking care of their own well-being.
Click here for more information. (Source from Heart to Heart)
| | August/September 2025 Activities | |
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( English/Mandarin) on Sep 03 at 2:00pm
Looking to explore natural skincare, add a personal touch to your beauty routine, or just try something fun and creative? Join us for an interactive DIY Lip Balm Making Workshop, where you’ll learn how to craft smooth, nourishing lip balms using simple, natural ingredients.
During this hands-on session, our experienced instructor will walk you through the entire process — from melting and mixing to customizing scents and pouring your balms into tins or tubes. You’ll leave with lip balms made by you, plus the knowledge and confidence to keep creating at home.
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DIY Festival lantern Workshop
(English/Cantonese) on Sep 11 at 10:00am
We welcome you to join us for an enchanting journey of creativity and tradition at our "DIY Festival Lantern Workshop"! As the full moon graces the autumn sky, let’s come together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a hands-on lantern crafting experience that’s perfect for our caregivers and your loved ones.
In this workshop, you have a chance to learn the rich history and cultural significance of lanterns in Mid-Autumn festivities while unleashing your artistic talents to create your very own luminous masterpiece. Guided by skilled facilitator, you’ll learn various techniques to design and decorate lanterns that will light up your home and heart.
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DIY Aromatherapy Plaster
Floral Plaque Workshop
(English/Mandarin) on Sep 12 at 2:00pm
Discover the relaxing art of aromatherapy and handcrafting in our DIY Aromatherapy Plaster Floral Plaque Workshop! In this creative, beginner-friendly session, you'll design and make your own decorative plaster plaques infused with essential oils and adorned with dried flowers. These beautiful, scented pieces are perfect for home décor, gifts, or as calming desk companions.
Our instructor will guide you through each step — from mixing and molding plaster to choosing botanical elements and blending natural fragrances. All materials are included — just bring your creativity and curiosity!
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DIY Beaded Felt Bowl Workshop
( English/Mandarin)on Sep 16 at 2:00pm
Join us for a relaxing and creative DIY Beaded Felt Bowl Workshop, where you’ll learn how to craft a beautiful felt bowl by hand and embellish it with delicate beadwork.
Under the guidance of our friendly instructor, you’ll shape soft felt into a functional bowl and personalize it with beads, sequins, or embroidery threads. These decorative bowls are perfect for holding jewelry, keys, or simply as a cozy accent for your home.
Spaces are limited—sign up now and enjoy a hands-on session filled with creativity, conversation, and craft!
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Field Trip - Explore Sunflower Festival
on Sep 04 at 10:00am
Immerse yourself in a breathtaking sea of vibrant blooms at the Sunflower Festival Richmond, a captivating field trip like no other. Explore over 20 acres of picturesque farmland adorned with more than 90 varieties of stunning sunflowers, dahlias, and gladiolas, creating a kaleidoscope of colors and fragrances. Capture the beauty with your camera as you wander through this enchanting floral wonderland, and create unforgettable memories. Join us on this extraordinary adventure and let nature's splendor ignite your senses. Reserve your spot now and embrace the joy of this remarkable field trip!
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Caring for aging parents can shift family dynamics in unexpected ways. This short article explores the emotional and practical journey many adult children face as they move from independence to caregiving and outlines key decision points that can help during this transition. The writing is on the wall: the parent or loved one is in decline, losing memory or the ability to care for themselves. Disease is kicking in. Safety is becoming an issue. Pots are burning on the stove. Someone slipped in the bath. Medications are missed or taken all at once. There’s no food in the house. Doctor’s appointments are becoming more frequent. As children, we sometimes see this, and we sometimes we don’t. We may live far away or have no relationship with our parents. We have our own families to care for. Then one day, life unexpectedly changes. Now what? A few things need to be determined.
Please click here to read the details.
(Source from Family Caregivers of British Columbia)
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Would you like to share your stories or tips? You cannot imagine how much you could inspire or help another in the community! You are welcome to call us at 604-279-7099, or email caregivernavigator@rcrg.org.
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| | Jocelyn Wong, Executive Director | Rebecca Swaim, Chair | | Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives | 604-279-7020 | info@rcrg.org | | | | |
