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Horizon’s Seniors Health program is partnering with Zoomers in Balance to offer quarterly education sessions for seniors online! The first virtual session is on Feb. 19, 2026 at 1 p.m AST. and is titled: Cognition and Aging: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Protect your Brain. This talk will be offered by Dr. Patrick Feltmate, a Horizon geriatrician. All seniors are welcome to tune in! To sign up, visit: https://forms.gle/4uhjaeqkup4yUWVEA

Horizon’s Seniors Health program is partnering with Zoomers in Balance to offer quarterly education sessions for seniors online!The first virtual session is on Feb. 19, 2026 at 1 p.m AST. and is titled:Cognition and Aging: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Protect your Brain.This talk will be offered by Dr. Patrick Feltmate, a Horizon […]

Did you know?…….Eastern Charlotte has a ukulele group! They meet every Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at the Masonic Lodge in St George! We have every level of players. They also have a lot of fun!! Interesting tidbit… Why does everyone recommend piano as the ‘best first instrument’ for older adults? Because it’s visible, familiar, and culturally associated with serious music learning. But familiarity doesn’t equal accessibility. Here’s what they’re not telling you about piano as a first instrument after 60: Your left and right hands must do completely different things simultaneously. That hand independence is neurologically challenging when you’re learning music fundamentals for the first time. It’s not about coordination—it’s about your brain building new pathways while also managing motor control. You’re reading two clefs at once (treble and bass), each with different note positions. It’s like reading two languages simultaneously. Most beginners find this overwhelming before they’ve even touched the keys. The financial commitment is significant: $500+ for a decent digital piano, thousands for acoustic. That’s a hefty investment before you know if you’ll enjoy playing music. Progress feels slow because you’re drilling scales and theory for months before playing recognizable songs. Many people quit before experiencing the joy of actually making music. Piano isn’t a bad instrument. It’s a bad first instrument for most older adults. What works better? An instrument that removes these barriers entirely while teaching the same musical fundamentals—rhythm, melody, harmony, chord progressions. That’s why the ukulele consistently ranks highest in student retention for adult beginners. Not because it’s ‘easier’—because it removes unnecessary obstacles between you and making music.

Did you know that Charlotte County Seniors Resource Centre/Nursing Home Without Walls can help seniors apply for a Property Tax Allowance?! It is even possible to have backdating of prior years. Reach out to any of our Community Coordinators to find out more!

Did you know that Charlotte County Seniors Resource Centre/Nursing Home Without Walls can help seniors apply for a Property Tax Allowance?! It is even possible to have backdating of prior years. Reach out to any of our Community Coordinators to find out more: Carole Davidson – St. Stephen/St. Andrews – 506-469-4984 Amanda Scott – Eastern […]

It’s almost time!!! There are still some spots available for the FREE NBCC Saint Andrews Campus, Industrial Electrical program Christmas lights initiative!! Give the office a call at 506-408-0041 if you are a senior living in Saint Andrews or know of a senior who would love to have a little warmth and sparkle this holiday season. If you live a little outside of town limits, please reach out to us at the office to see if there is capacity to add you to the list. The deadline to have your name added to the list is by 4pm this Wednesday, January 3rd.

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