Healthy Lethbridge

05/29/2026

💧Staying Hydrated: Why it matters

🌡As temperatures warm and daily routines shift, it is easy to forget to drink enough fluids. However, staying hydrated is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to support overall well‑being for older adults. Yet many people over 60 don’t realize how easily dehydration can sneak up on them.

🤓Read the latest June 2026 Nutrition Times to learn more about staying hydrated here: https://healthylethbridge.ca/news/june-2026-nutrition-times-staying-hydrated-matters

05/27/2026

Small Steps for Big Changes at the YMCA of Lethbridge is a free program designed to help lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes through small, sustainable lifestyle changes. 👇

05/27/2026

🐉The Wellness Wednesdays Newsletter for June 2026 highlights a variety of community activities and health initiatives. Since June is designated as Men’s Health Month, the publication emphasizes medical checkups and the Men’s Sheds program, which fosters social connection through hands-on projects. Local residents are invited to participate in diverse outdoor events, ranging from nature talks and birdwatching to environmental clean-ups and the popular Dragon Boat Festival. The newsletter also promotes cultural awareness by advertising celebrations for National Indigenous Peoples Day. To encourage summer hydration, the guide provides a recipe for a chilled citrus green tea latte.

🧐Check out the latest June issue here:
https://healthylethbridge.ca/news/wellness-wednesday-june-2026

05/25/2026

Great tips for saving money at the grocery store🛒💲💡

Does every trip to the grocery store feel a bit more stressful lately? Now more than ever, .HomeEconomist doubled down on strategies to help stretch her grocery dollars and reduce food waste while still filling half her plate with fruits and vegetables.⁠
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In the most recent bog post she shares these tips to help you fill as well! Read it today!

https://www.halfyourplate.ca/blog/the-real-life-way-i-save-money-and-waste-less-food/

05/24/2026

☎️Staying Connected as We Age: Give Gardening a Go👨‍🌾

🌱May is the perfect month to step outside and start planting. Gardening gives light exercise, fresh air, and sunshine, all of which can boost mood. Gardening also creates a chance to connect with others. You might chat with neighbours, share extra plants, or garden with family.

🏡Don’t have a yard? Try:
🍅Container gardening
🌻Balcony or patio plants
🥕Joining a community garden
🫐Visit a U Pick Farm

🤓Visit Healthy Lethbridge for U Pick Farms and Community Gardens:
🍓https://healthylethbridge.ca/health-wellbeing/healthy-eating/u-pick-farms-farms
🌱https://healthylethbridge.ca/health-wellbeing/healthy-eating/community-gardens

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05/22/2026

Men's Sheds Lethbridge & Coaldale a wonderful resource in our community👇

05/16/2026

📞Staying Connected as We Age: Nutrition and Mental Wellbeing🧘‍♂️

💟What we eat can affect how we feel. A balanced diet that includes plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, protein foods, and healthy fats helps fuel the brain and support emotional well-being. Cooking at home allows you to choose nutritious ingredients and reduce salt, sugar, and processed foods.

🍲To support your brain and mood, try these recipes from Alberta Health Services Healthy Eating Starts Here:
🌯Chicken Pitas:https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-chicken-pitas.pdf
🫐Blueberry Wheat and Oat Pancakes:https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-blueberry-wheat-and-oat-pancakes.pdf
🍅Lentil & Pasta Salad:https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-lentil-and-pasta-salad.pdf

🍽️If cooking feels overwhelming, reach out to local community kitchens, seniors’ centres, or meal programs. They offer support and companionship while building confidence in the kitchen.

🧐For community meal ideas, visit:
🍴Nord-Bridge Senior Centre Dunford Diner: https://nordbridgeseniors.com/facilities/dunford-diner/
🍴LSCO Diner: https://lethseniors.com/lscodiner/

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05/12/2026

With summer right around the corner, the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, Southern Alberta Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Team has finalized the 2026 Summer Program. The events are open to students of all ages, along with their families, from the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division. Activities will take place in locations around Lethbridge and surrounding Holy Spirit communities.
Visit here for more information: https://healthylethbridge.ca/news/summer-program-for-2026

05/10/2026

☎️Staying Connected as We Age: Easy Ways to Connect Through Food🍲

🥘There are many ways to build connections through food. Try one of these ideas:
🥄Invite a neighbour or friend to cook with you once a week.
🍲Join a community kitchen or cooking class.
💡Volunteer with your local food bank or Meals on Wheels.
📕Swap recipes with friends, family, or other community members.
🫕Cook with your grandchildren. Children love helping and this is a great way to pass along traditions.
🍽️Host a monthly potluck with a fun theme.

🧐For more information, visit:
🍴LSCO Meals on Wheels: https://lethseniors.com/mealsonwheels/
🤲Volunteer Lethbridge: https://www.volunteerconnector.org/
📝AHS Tips for Hosting Healthy Potlucks:https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-hee-tips-for-hosting-healthy-potlucks.pdf
🍜AHS Healthy Potlucks: Do-It-Yourself Power Bowl:https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-hee-power-bowls-healthy-potlucks.pdf
🫔AHS Healthy Potlucks: Wrap it Up:https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-hee-wrap-it-up-healthy-potlucks.pdf

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