The Board of Directors of the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Amber Mack as Executive Director effective February 8, 2022.
Amber is a dedicated community builder, and her compassionate leadership will represent our seniors and the organization with professionalism and enthusiasm as we continue our commitment to serving the needs of older adults, people with disabilities 18+, and citizens in our community and surrounding areas while adapting to the challenges and opportunities during the ongoing pandemic.
Formerly employed by RSM Canada (formerly Collins Barrow) and the City of Red Deer, Amber is committed to giving back to her community, as shown by her years of not-for-profit volunteer leadership while serving on boards and committees. They include:
We would like to congratulate Amber on her appointment and welcome her to the Golden Circle.
We also extend our deepest gratitude to Monica Morrison for her leadership as our Executive Director over the past 10.5 years. We wish her all the best for her retirement and future travels.
Linda Shepherd,
Golden Circle Board Chair.
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The original brainstorm of building a senior centre in Red Deer belonged to the Kiwanis Club of Red Deer. They wanted to leave a legacy to the community for their silver jubilee, and the Golden Circle was the finished product.
Over the years we have been supported by many donors, faithful volunteers, and hard-working staff. We have had many firsts; with the help of Royal Lepage Realty Network we opened a safe house to help seniors get away from intergenerational abuse, we had the first Rainbow Tea in August of 2015, celebrating PRIDE with an afternoon drag show. We partnered with Family Services of Central Alberta, Central Alberta Council on Aging, and the Red Deer College Student Association to address elder abuse and bring a concept of Home Share to the community.
We started Community Dining, Mengagement and the Friendship Club, all programs designed to address social isolation. We brought a frozen meal program to the community in 2010 and has since exploded to providing over 18,000 meals in 2021. We are continually identifying service gaps in the community and trying to find ways to support people to age well in the community.
Malnutrition is an issue among older adults and seniors do end up in the hospital due to malnutrition.
Have you heard of the “Tea and Toast” syndrome? This is an issue with older adults. People have problems getting to the grocery store, people have difficulties cooking because they have arthritic hands and preparing food is a hardship. Lack of motivation to cook because a person is depressed. Malnutrition contributes to the downward spiral ending up with a person becoming too frail to take care of themselves.
To ensure that a person does not become frail they need to remain physically active; they need to feed their bodies so that the muscles maintain optimal health. If a person becomes frail, the everyday tasks of remaining independent in their home becomes compromised.
There are solutions to ensure that a person eats properly and that is to get them connected to meal programs that are offered in the community. One is the Red Deer Meals on Wheels program, which will deliver a hot meal at noontime to the home, Monday to Fridays. Call 403-340-2511. The good part about this type of program is that when a volunteer delivers the meal, they are also able to do a wellness check and if a person needs more help, they will let the office know and a referral can be made to a community organization.
Another option is the Golden Circles Frozen Meal program. We offer a wide variety of menu choices. You call the office at 403-343-6074, place an order and you can have it picked up or we also deliver for a small delivery charge. Menus can be found on our website goldencircle.ca under the kitchen tab at the top. Malnutrition is a thing, are you eating right to ensure you age well, if not reach out for help.
The Cosmos Blue Bin program is one of many ways COSMOS gives back to our community. Their Blue Bin program supports up to 12 charities each year in Red Deer and Blackfalds.
The Golden Circle has been selected as their charity of choice for October 2022!
People can donate bottles directly to Cosmos Bottle Depots or one of the many “Blue Bins” dispersed throughout Red Deer and Blackfalds. This program is a great opportunity to help the local communities raise funds for their programs and services. We are thrilled to see have been selected as one of twelve charities.
Thank you COSMOS, all funds raised during October will go towards ongoing programs here at the Circle. We will repost this information regarding this fundraiser again in September to remind our membership.
Have you heard talk of the Circle’s Homestyle Frozen Meals or our Frozen Meal Program?
They are one and the same and are a great option for older adults within the Red Deer Community who have come up against the struggle of cooking for one, or not wanting the hassle of cleaning up the dishes after you cook a wonderful meal.
The Circle proudly offers a tasty variety of healthy and nutritional options. These options have expanded to include soups and pot pies, perfect food for the upcoming chilly months before we get… snow…
Here is our list of provided meals that can be ordered, picked up or delivered within Red Deer.
To order your meals call the Circle at 403-343-6074 or fax us a completed form, available on our website, at 403-343-7977.
Payment options: We offer several payment options, you can pay over the phone with your credit card, at the time of delivery with cash or cheque to the delivery driver. We encourage you to connect with us if you have any questions or meal suggestions!
