Let’s #BeHealthy! Sunday, March 20th is the first day of Spring, so this month at Verve we’re celebrating vibrant, intentional living, and how you can put your best foot forward as we head into a new season. Let’s #BeHEALTHY together! Discover the many opportunities at Verve to #BeHealthy Be Healthy at Verve Go4Life Our whole-body wellbeing approach to care includes programs specifically designed to encourage participation in a supportive environment, giving our residents the boost they need to be able to physically do the things they love. The Go4Life fitness program encourages individuals to incorporate exercise and physical activity into their daily lives. Created by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), Go4Life provides information and motivational tools to assist with physical activity and fostering a supportive environment. One of our Go4Life initiatives is a Daily Walking Club to boost both physical and social benefits in our residents’ lives.   Everything is better when done together!   Benefits of daily walking include: Improved circulation Slowing the loss of bone mass Leads to a longer life Improved sleep Improved cardio and pulmonary function Slows mental decline Improved creativity (Stanford University research) Increased energy Releases endorphins to boost mood, making one feel happier Reduced stress and anxiety LIVING LOVING LOCAL Maple syrup is our star ingredient for March’s Living Loving Local menu! Some health benefits you might not expect from this delicious syrup are that high-grade versions can help fight inflammation, it scores lower on the Glycemic Index than sugar, it is a healthier alternative to artificial sweeteners, and can even be a source of important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. We say, pour it on!   Watch the full cooking demo and download the recipe here. Watch the Full Cooking Demo Virtually Verve: A Culinary Tour The Shores of Port Credit recently hosted Virtually Verve: A Culinary Tour via Zoom! Experience this in-depth look at our Living Loving Local culinary program with our Red Seal Chefs and download our signature Pan Seared Ontario Maple Glazed Sea Bass and Ontario Local Maple Chocolate Mousse recipes below to try at home!   Our Seniors Getting Social See how our Verve residents celebrated Valentine's Day across Canada this month.   CALGARY’S RIVERWALK PRESENTATION CENTRE IS NOW OPEN! Calgary seniors can enjoy Verve’s newest luxury residence, centrally located in the exciting Cliff Bungalow/Mission community. Discover inspired living, comfort, luxury, safety, and security — arrange a visit or take your virtual tour today to see everything we have to offer — from continuum of care to numerous lifestyle amenities. Resident Testimonial “Transitioning our father to his new Courtyard home went so smoothly. The LPNs Herminia, Nannete, Otis, and the rest of the team are all very friendly and helpful, and the daily cleaning workers are doing a great job keeping everyone safe. A very special thanks to June for your professionalism and for making the whole process easy.” -Allen, Courtyard Gardens   Check Out What's New on the Blog Be inspired to live a happy, empowered, and healthy life on the Verve Senior Living Blog, where we cover everything from top health tips to must-watch films and ways to stay connected with our Verve community. Discover new recipes, what’s new in the Verve community, and resident insight by signing up for our newsletter!