The Ottawa Seniors' Health and Wellness Guide
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In conjunction with the Jewish Youth Library of Ottawa (www.jewishyouthlibrary.com) and funding from New Horizons for Seniors Program.
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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.
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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.
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The next Schedule for the upcoming Recipes is:
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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)
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Please enjoy more information and photos regarding our progress on this project on our facebook and instagram pages.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Seniors-Health-and-Wellness-Guide-1401881749912284/
Instagram: instagram.com/seniorshealthandwellnessguide
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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
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Please call our the office @613-729-1619 to purchase the Cookbook.
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