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3425-26 Ave SE T2B 2P2 Calgary, AB, Canada

Here is another benefit to being active. Did you know that adults who meet the recommended physical activity guidelines may be at a lower risk of suffering fro...m hospitalization and death due to COVID-19? Socially-distanced activities, such as a walk or bike ride, are a great way to keep active during public health restrictions. See more

Surprise Mom with a personalized sweet treat for Mother's Day. Place your order today 403-272-4661 or support @gfls.org. Happy Wednesday!

Mother’s Day gifts from our Cozy Corner!

Effective May 5, unless otherwise indicated, new mandatory health restrictions will help stop the spike of COVID-19 and protect the health system. They will rem...ain in place for at least three weeks. This is a last resort and a necessary step as we must take stricter measures in order to protect capacity in our health system. These are some of the strictest measures we’ve implemented, but they are absolutely critical. If we don’t do this now, we’ll need a much longer list of restrictions, which no Albertan wants to see. The best way to get out of this is for all Albertans to stay home whenever possible, and follow these new measures. The following mandatory public health measures will apply to all communities with more than 50 cases per 100,000 people and with 30 or more active cases: Outdoor social gatherings Effective May 5: All outside social gatherings max 5 people, a decrease from the previous 10. Mandatory physical distancing between members of different households. All indoor social gatherings are still prohibited. Indoor Fitness Effective May 5: All indoor fitness must close, including for 1-on-1 training. Funerals Effective May 5: Maximum 10 people, including participants and guests. This is a decrease from the current 20-person limit, and aligns with wedding services. Wedding and funeral receptions are still not permitted. Retail Effective May 5: 10% of fire code occupancy (not including staff) or a minimum of 5 customers. The 10% capacity limit at shopping malls will exclude common area square footage. Curbside pick up, delivery and online services are encouraged. Post-secondary Institutions Effective May 5: All post-secondary learning must shift to online learning only. Places of worship Effective May 5: Faith services are limited to 15 attendees in-person attendance. This is a decrease from the previous 15% capacity limit. Physical distancing between households must be maintained at all times. Virtual or online services are strongly recommended. Drive-in services where people do not leave their vehicles and adhere to guidance are allowed. Personal and Wellness Services Effective May 5: Hair salons, barbers, nail salons, estheticians, tattoos and piercing, must close. Previously, these were allowed by appointment only. Health, social and professional services Effective May 5: Regulated health services, such as physicians, dentists and chiropractors, can remain open by appointment only. Non-regulated health services, such as massage therapists and kinesiologists, can remain open by appointment only. Professional services, such as lawyers and photographers, can remain open by appointment only. Social services, such as shelters and not-for-profit community kitchens, can remain open. Sports, Performance and Recreation Effective May 5: All outdoor sports and recreation are now prohibited except with members of your household or, if living alone, two close contacts. This includes: all group physical activities, such as team sports, fitness classes, training sessions all one-on-one lessons and training activities all practices, training and games This is a decrease from the current limit of 10 people. All indoor sport and recreation is prohibited, including youth sports. All indoor performance activity is prohibited, including youth performances. Professional sport organizations that have received an exemption can continue, provided protocols are strictly followed. Hotels/Motels Effective May 5: Hotels and motels can remain open but pools and recreation facilities must close. Working from home Effective May 5: Mandatory unless the employer requires the employee's physical presence to operate. Where at work for operational effectiveness, employees must mask for all indoor settings, except in work stations or where two-metre physical distancing or adequate physical barriers are in place. Work place transmission Effective May 5: Any workplace, except work camps and essential and critical services, with transmission of three or more cases will be required by health officials to close for 10 days. Any workplace that does not comply will be subject to enforcement. Restaurants, bars, pubs, lounges and cafes Effective at 11:59 pm on May 9: In-person dining on patios is prohibited. Only take out or delivery services are allowed. Learn more: www.alberta.ca/release.cfm

Every day we think of them. It comforts me to know that our collective love for them is more powerful than the evil that hurt them and that together we create awareness and change. XO #sisterhood #mmiwg2s

Happy birthday to all of our May babies! The draw has been done for a free, homemade, delivered to your home birthday cake. And the winner is.... Janet Cook! Congratulations and happy birthday to all who celebrate in May!

What an amazing project Karen Begg! Thank you for providing such a great opportunity to our much loved seniors!

Happy Monday! Our doors are still closed. We are patiently waiting to hear about reopening dates. What do you miss most about coming to the centre? I can tell you Rebecca and I miss seeing each of you, your laughter, smiles and sharing stories.... Hoping you are happy and healthy.

Our hearts are with the Harnett Family and our Calgary Police Service.

A big thank you to Gar Gar and Patti for dropping off road salt. This is a much needed supply to help our Home Maintenance Crew continue keeping our seniors safe and independent in their homes. Thank you, thank you!

Do you sew? Would you be interested in sewing for us? We have patterns, material and all the supplies to make some pretty masks. All to be donated to our seniors in Greater Forest Lawn. If you are interested in helping us out please call 403-272-4661 or email at [email protected]. We appreciate your support. Happy January 7th!

Wondering what's cookin' in our kitchen? Guaranteed homemade fresh, frozen goodness - made from our kitchen to yours with lots of love. Order today at [email protected] or call us at 403-272-4661.