Upcoming Events

The Power of Food to Fuel! March is Nutrition Month and Canadians are being encouraged to Unlock the Potential of Food to fuel. Join our RD team to learn more about the potential of food to fuel our bodies to support a healthy, active lifestyle. Explore the grocery store aisles to discover meal and snack ideas that will help you fuel the demands of your day. *meet at the seating by the self-checkout

Have you recently experienced a loss? Are your life circumstances changing and leaving you feeling less like yourself? Grief and loss affect everyone and you don’t need to feel like you are alone. Learn some practical strategies to help you cope with grief, loss or difficult transitions.

*Recommendation: attend Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes BEFORE taking Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes.  Learn about type 2 Diabetes and what affects your blood sugar, and explore key strategies you can use to control your blood sugar levels. Please call Alberta Health Services to register 780-401-2665

Learn how small changes to your lifestyle can lead to big changes in your health. Change your mindset and become more mindful of habits that might negatively impact your health. Challenge yourself to make your health a priority every day. April 9 - 30 - in class workshop May 7 - May 28 - support through course facilitator from home June 4 - June 25 - in class workshop $20 course fee for workbook

Learn tips to manage your blood sugars through: meal timing, balanced meals, carbohydrate choices and reading food labels recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before attending Diabetes: Meal Planning Please call AHS to register 780-401-2665  

Having trouble sleeping?  Not feeling refreshed?  Poor sleep can have a devastating affect on your physical and mental health.  Learn some tips and tricks to improve your sleep hygiene and stop tossing and turning!  There's more to sleep than counting sheep! Please call the St. Albert Public Library to register: 780-459-1530

Learn the basics of the Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle pattern as well as the many well known health benefits such as reduced cardiovascular risk, improved blood sugar control, and positive impacts on mental health. You will also learn new ways to incorporate Mediterranean inspired foods and recipes into everyday cooking and how to access additional resources.

Length 2 1/2 Hours Description  Learn meal planning tips through using Plan, Purchase, Prepare and Pack  Practice meal planning in class Please call AHS to register 780-401-2665

This class will help participants prepare for the transition into retirement. Topics covered may include: management of physical, social and emotional health and how to evaluate your retirement goals and lifestyle plans. Examine reasons for retirement, how to maintain an active and engaged lifestyle, and how to transition out of the workplace and into the next chapter of life. Please visit the town office or go online for registration information www.legal.ca

Do you have trouble saying ‘No’ and sticking to it? Do you feel like people walk all over you, or do you have trouble keeping your temper under control? Find out how you can communicate effectively to make sure you are getting what you need, and respecting the needs of others. Register by calling 780-921-2137

Length 2 1/2 Hours Description  Learn how eating away from home affects weight management  Develop a plan to manage calories when eating away from home Please call AHS to register for this class 780-401-2665

Have things been looking bleak? Are you not enjoying the activities you used to love? This may be depression. Learn more about the signs, symptoms and treatments available for depression, including medications and therapy options. It's OK to not be OK.

Have you recently experienced a loss? Are your life circumstances changing and leaving you feeling less like yourself? Grief and loss affect everyone and you don’t need to feel like you are alone. Learn some practical strategies to help you cope with grief, loss or difficult transitions. This workshop is free to attend and lunch will be provided. Register online (www.morinville.ca) or call 780-921-2137