Past Events

Have you been called a worrier? Is your mind always racing? You may have anxiety or an anxiety disorder. Learn what you can do to cope and some practical strategies to help keep you feeling calmer. Find out about treatment options including therapy and medications. Please visit the town office or find registration forms online www.legal.ca

Have you been told you have Osteoarthritis? Learn more about symptoms, progression, pain management and some tips and tricks for staying active. Arthritis does not have to slow you down; you can be the healthiest version of you with the right information! Please register with the St. Albert Public Library - 780-459-1530

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 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

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