Happy DOSE was written on the whiteboard and the presenter went on to explain what she meant. Happy Dose is a term she wanted us to remember to help us stay healthy. DOSE means Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins. I will try to impart the wisdom the young lady gave …
I had the opportunity to go to a town hall meeting on Monday, February 10, 2020, at a Senior Center in Vancouver, to hear what seniors in other communities were having. It seems to me that the issue raised would be similar in Port Coquitlam. So here are my notes …
If the weather is getting you down, Wilson Seniors and the PCC have a way to get out of your blues. We have two celebrations this month that you should consider attending. The first event is on Thursday, Jan 23rd to celebrate Robbie Burns. We serve lunch at 12:30 pm, …
In case you haven’t heard the Wilson Kitchen is now serving hot meals on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. As a Wilson Seniors’ member you get a discount on all meals when you present your membership card.
Join in the city-wide holiday fun! We would like to invite you to participate in our 7th Annual Christmas Tree Festival! You can find a complete listing and map of all this year’s tree, as well as our scavenger hunt form, here! Complete our scavenger hunt for your chance to …
In a previous post, we talked about Fall Prevention, but the unfortunate reality is that many of us will fall. So if you fall, what you should do. The National Institute on ageing has some good tips to help you if you fall. If you do fall, stay as calm as …
The 10 free memberships drawn at the Port Coquitlam Farmers’ Market for the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (Wilson Seniors) have been awarded and all 10 have been activated. Welcome to these new members.
Anyone can fall. But as we age, our risk of falling becomes greater. That’s the bad news. The good news is that falls can be prevented. The first step to avoiding falls is to understand what causes them. For example, poor balance, decreased muscle and bone strength, reduced vision or …
Many people get their flu shots every year and think it is a good idea. So our question is have you had your flu shot yet? We hope that you will start thinking about getting a flu shot as it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect …
Hi everyone, my name is Royce Shook and I am taking over for Joan as President. First, I wish to thank Joan for her work during the last year and a half. She has done a great job for someone with no experience, during a time of transition and change. …