The Ottawa Seniors' Health and Wellness Guide
In conjunction with the Jewish Youth Library of Ottawa (www.jewishyouthlibrary.com) and funding from New Horizons for Seniors Program.
This resource will be a comprehensive bilingual guide created for seniors by seniors. Available in both print and online versions, it will include information such as featured recipes, stories and photos submitted by Ottawa seniors.
The Health and Wellness Guide will:
- Showcase a special and unique way for Ottawa seniors to participate in an enriching program where their knowledge and experience in relation to cooking and health will be passed on to others
- support social participation and inclusion for seniors by involving them in the project's development in a meaningful way
-have an emphasis on healthy aging and healthy living through the help and consultation of a fitness and nutritionist expert.
The next Schedule for the upcoming Recipes is:
Wednesday October 10, 10 am - 2 pm: Beet and carrot salad (appetizer), Beet Gazpacho (appetizer), Raita Dip (side), Potato Beef Stew (main), Apple Cheddar Cornbread (dessert)
Tuesday October 16, 1:30 pm -3: pm: Fitness Discussion and Class With Debora Sloan. Come with a towel or mat, a bottle of water and any wellness-related questions for Debora and she will do her best to offer you some advice!
Thursday October 25, 10 am - 2 pm: Veggie Pate (appetizer), One Pot Chicken Dinner (main), Vegetable Pulao (main), Eenie Meenie Fettuccini (main), Small Healthy Muffin (dessert)
Thursday November 8, 10 am - 2 pm: Broccoli Pasta (appetizer), Butternut Squash Red Lentil Stew (main), Chicken Stir fry (main), Date Squares (dessert), Omega 3 Cheddar Zucchini Bread (dessert)
Please enjoy more information and photos regarding our progress on this project on our facebook and instagram pages.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Seniors-Health-and-Wellness-Guide-1401881749912284/
Instagram: instagram.com/seniorshealthandwellnessguide
Living Life Vibrantly out now! From our can’t-live-without recipes to our favourite exercises taught by our trainer Debora Sloan, The Ottawa Seniors’ Health and Wellness Guide focuses on our mental & physical well-being. #JewishYouthLibraryofOttawa#NewHorizonsforSeniors
Please call our the office @613-729-1619 to purchase the Cookbook.
