Happy Spring to each of you.
Health CRPCN Update:
With Active cases on the rise in this third wave, we must remain vigilant until we get more vaccines in arms. At time of print Chestermere currently has 134 active cases. Please remain safe.
VACCINES: Please refer to Alberta Health Services website: www.alberta.ca/covid19/vaccineHere you can see the roll out schedule for the phases on who gets what and when. Currently we are on Phase 2C as of April 19, plus all previous phases eligible. Please refer to eligibility on the above website.
There are 5 locations in Chestermere you can book and receive your Vaccine if eligible: Pharmacies are Remedy RX, Shopper’s Drug Mart, Safeway, and No Frills as well as Chestermere Medical Centre as the AHS Vaccine site. You can book by calling 811, online through the above AHS site, or by calling Pharmacies directly. Some senior’s have dropped in and booked in person at the pharmacies. You will need your AHS Healthcare Number to register and receive your vaccine.
We, at CRPCN, are so happy to have a new Nurse Practitioner at Reflections Clinic, now CRPCN Clinic, who will be accepting new patients within the next few weeks, Saimi Khan, NP. She speaks several dialects. Call to book an appointment at 587-333-3751 or place your name on a waitlist. We now have a second Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Danielson, NP. Please welcome to her in our Wellness community.
Dr. Amin has moved to Easthill’s Family Clinic, 409-E-Hills Blvd SE, across from Starbucks, please call to see him there at 403-910-0321. He is serving his Chestermere Patients there now on Monday 3-7pm, and Tuesday, Thursday Friday 9-2: pm.
CRPCN Programs: Please visit our website at crpcn.ca for all our courses. Our PCN courses are available to you, free of charge, virtually, by accessing the “Find the Dr” and programs link on our website.
The Chestermere Mental Health Coalition – hosted the Wellness Challenge March 1st- 30th. There were 10 teams up to 5 people, gaining points daily as they made healthy adjustments to their lifestyles in the spirit of wellness. We worked on our 5’s: our sleep, eats, movement, relationships and work/play. Great pre-recorded speakers to listen to at our leisure, as well as making small changes to balance your lifestyle while in your bubble. Way to go teams! Winners will be announced next week. Winners received Gift Certificates from local business’s in Chestermere. Watch for our Coalition articles coming next month in the Anchor News, including Coping strategies for Mental Wellness, services offered locally around Mental Wellness, and Stories of positive change.
Seniors Transportation to Vaccination Sites – While funds are available, Chestermere FCSS can provide assistance with transportation costs and offer seniors 50+ a free one-way or round-trip taxi ride, to their vaccination. *Must meet the criteria for transportation assistance eligibility to apply. If any local seniors are interested, please click the link to download the referral form. chestermere.ca/seniorstransportation We require at least 72 hours notice prior to your appointment and for any cancellations. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sharron Matthewman, Seniors & Community Development Facilitator at 403-207- 7050 or email smatthewman@chestermere.ca
Community
Chestermere Seniors Coalition – Next meeting Wednesday April 21st from 1:30 – 2:30pm. This is a community driven group that offers a voice to Seniors in Chestermere, providing input to Senior’s Advisory committee on collective senior’s needs. Anyone with an interest in Chestermere Seniors is welcome to join in. Please contact Leslie Racz at Leslie.racz@crpcn.ca to receive an invite to our next meeting.
Seniors Teleconference Thursday 13 May, 10:30 -11:30 a.m.
Guest speaker; Kimberly Gordon-Krushell – Registered Nurse, BScN
Topic – Covid 19 update
Kimberly will give an update on Covid 19 and the vaccination program. If you would like to register for this event via telephone or video, please contact smatthewman@chestermere.ca or telephone 403 – 804 – 0817, by 5pm on Wednesday May 12. * Please note that there will not be a teleconference on Thursday 22 April.
Seniors Week 07 – 13 June 2021 Come and join us VIRTUALLY to celebrate Chestermere and Area Seniors. Events will include opening and closing ceremonies, interactive workshops, documentaries, lunch and learn, radio theatre, wellness & more! Stay tuned, registrations will open up shortly.
Armchair Travel
Armchair Travel is one of the most wonderful ways to look into our fantastic, vast world and learn as much as our hearts desire. We can travel to some of our favorite places without leaving home. Through videos, pod casts, books and music and numerous other ways, we can go to places we have never seen, or only ever dreamed of. This way of travelling, is a delightful pastime and is good for the imagination and soul. After all, we are curious individuals and have a thirst for knowledge!
Ready? Let’s discover Walt Disney. Walter Elias Disney (/ˈdɪzni/; December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. (Wikipedia)
Disney is the most exciting place to be, young or old alike. A place where the magic happens and dreams really come true, or do they?.. Be entertained and relive those childhood memories, exciting and sometimes nerve wracking. Experience the thrill as you ride the Big Thunder Mountain Rail road, gently cruise through forests and mountains, or live out your favourite Star Wars adventures. May the force be with you.
To prepare for our trip, please follow the steps for a relaxing journey. Step 1 – Pour yourself a cup of tea or your favorite tipple, Step 2- kick off your shoes, Step 3 – pull up a comfy chair, ready? let’s go!
*Adverts may be displayed during videos
These Elderly People’s Stories Of An Early, Unsafe Version Of Disneyland Will Terrify You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0dic979Pdo 3:23
Top 10 Best Rides for Seniors at Disney World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BDI4f2lglI 5:18 mins
A Tour of Disneyland Park California https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cb7s2U93pg 6:14
Top 10 Fastest Disney Rides in the World – Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris & More https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12QR7tu3ac0 14:49
Take care and stay safe,
Leslie & Sharron
