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Gentle Movement, Stronger Connections: August Chair Yoga
Throughout August, 37 to 41 seniors gathered each Monday for chair yoga. Supported as part of the Well Care project under the New Horizons for Seniors Program, these sessions actively address social isolation by fostering meaningful connection, wellness, and belonging among older adults. Guided by our wonderful instructor Dianne, these gatherings offered a welcoming space to stretch, build balance, and share in community. Dianne’s patient, attentive teaching deeply reflects
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Living Water, Sacred Earth: Reframing Household Efficiency as Creation Care
On September 3, fourteen staff members and two sisters gathered with Green Calgary and ENMAX to learn about household energy and water conservation. The timing could not be more fitting. Every September, faith communities worldwide enter the Season of Creation, a dedicated time to reflect on our responsibility as stewards of the Earth. This year’s theme, Living Water, invites us to see every drop not merely as a line item on a utility bill, but as a precious, life-giving gi
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August Chair Yoga: Gentle Movement and Growing Community
August has been a fantastic month for our community wellness classes! On August 10th, 35 people joined us (32 seniors and 3 non-seniors). The following week, on August 17th, turnout grew to 41 participants (37 seniors and 4 non-seniors). Designed for all fitness levels, our Chair Yoga sessions give everyone a chance to breathe, stretch, and move at their own pace. Classes blend gentle shoulder rolls, torso rotations, and rhythmic arm and leg exercises to wake up joints, boo
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Pausing to Connect: Staff Team Building Day 2026
Taking time away from our routine gives us space to recharge. Recently, our team gathered for a Staff Development and Team Building Day, a chance to step back, reconnect, and focus on our little community. We started the morning with the Southern African greeting Sawubona, which means "I see you". It was a simple way to acknowledge each person in the room. Next, we transitioned into a quiet reflection called "Prayer with a Stone". Each person held a small stone to represent
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Restoring the Soul Through Art and Community
Over the past few weeks, participants gathered both virtually and in person for Restored, an art group designed to help people connect with Jesus through creative expression, meditation, and reflection. Each gathering offered a gentle space to step away from daily busyness, make art based on specific themes, and share experiences in community. Looking Back at Our August Gatherings Aug 5 (Online) - Listening for Guidance: Our evening online gathering focused on the theme of Gu
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Ignatian Spirituality Refresher Celebrates the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola
On July 31, the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the FCJ Retreat & Conference Centre welcomed 19 participants for an Ignatian Spirituality Refresher facilitated by Sr. Ann Marie Walsh, FCJ. The morning offered a thoughtful introduction to the heart of Ignatian spirituality and its practical relevance to everyday life. Drawing on the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Sr. Ann Marie shared how his personal conversion following a life-changing injury became the foundation of a spi
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