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SUMMARY:Share the Joy: A Holiday Card-Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holiday season through creativity\, connection\, and giving. This arts workshop is open to everyone and invites older adults\, caregivers\, family members\, friends\, and community members to create holiday cards for donation to residents in long-term care through the Eldercare Foundation’s Stocking Stuffers for Seniors program. Completed cards can be paired with a thoughtful holiday message at the Holiday Card-Writing Workshop\, facilitated by Victoria Literacy Connection (VLC) on December 3rd. \nParticipants will enjoy accessible\, inclusive card-making activities that encourage self-expression\, creativity\, and joy. No art experience is needed. Activities are adaptable for a wide range of abilities\, including individuals on their dementia journey and those living with limited mobility. The workshop offers an opportunity to connect with others\, experience the joy of artmaking\, and create a gift for another member of our community during the holiday season. All materials and guidance are provided\, and participants are welcome to come and go as needed. \nMiream (Mimi) Rabba is a Professional Art Therapist\, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)\, and founder of Art is Within. With extensive experience facilitating therapeutic arts programs for older adults and caregivers\, she is deeply committed to accessibility and inclusion\, creating experiences that are adaptable and supportive for people with diverse needs and abilities\, including those on their dementia journey or living with limited mobility. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://eldercarefoundation.org/event/share-the-joy-a-holiday-card-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Yakimovich Wellness Centre\, 1454 Hillside Ave\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 2B7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Sleep\, Memory\, and Mood: Supporting Our Brains as We Age
DESCRIPTION:Changes in sleep\, memory\, and mood are common as we age\, but they’re not something to simply accept. Join this session led by Dr. Taylor Thurston\, ND to learn what’s considered a normal part of aging versus what may warrant a closer look. We’ll explore practical\, evidence-informed strategies to support brain health\, improve sleep quality\, enhance emotional well-being\, and maintain cognitive function. \nDr. Taylor Thurston\, BSc\, ND\, MSCP\, is a naturopathic doctor with a focus on women’s hormonal health\, menopause\, and mental health. As a certified Menopause Society Practitioner\, she is passionate about helping people navigate midlife and beyond with clarity\, confidence\, and evidence-based care. \nClick here to register. \nHybrid event\, offered both in person and virtually via Zoom.
URL:https://eldercarefoundation.org/event/sleep-memory-and-mood-supporting-our-brains-as-we-age/
LOCATION:Yakimovich Wellness Centre\, 1454 Hillside Ave\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 2B7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Share the Joy: A Holiday Card-Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Share the joy with a few kind words and help brighten someone’s holiday season! This welcoming\, all-ages workshop invites older adults\, caregivers\, family members\, friends\, and community members to write heartfelt holiday messages that will be placed inside handmade cards created during the December 1 Holiday Card-Making Workshop. Attend this workshop on its own or participate in both sessions! Together\, the handmade cards and personal holiday notes will create meaningful gifts that remind long-term care residents they are remembered and valued during the holiday season. \nVictoria Literacy Connection (VLC) will provide stationery\, inspiration\, and their vintage 1960s typewriter for those who would like to create a unique holiday note. Friendly VLC volunteers will be on hand to help participants write\, type\, or personalize their messages in a way that feels comfortable and accessible. This activity offers a meaningful way to connect with others and spread joy to residents in long-term care through the Eldercare Foundation’s Stocking Stuffers for Seniors program. No writing experience is required. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://eldercarefoundation.org/event/share-the-joy-a-holiday-card-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Yakimovich Wellness Centre\, 1454 Hillside Ave\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 2B7\, Canada
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