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World Caring Day can be celebrated and observed in so many different ways. What does caring look like to you? And how are you choosing to give back to your community today (and every day)? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to tag any organizations you volunteer or give to! #worldcaringday #caringday

Tips for Seniors: Stay Active Living in a senior community offers plenty of activities! Sign up for something different this month and invite a family member to join. If you're not in a senior community, local senior centers or park districts can help you find new activities. Consider attending a sporting event, trying a new restaurant, or visiting a museum. Learn to cook or play an instrument. Volunteering at a school, library, or hospital is another great way to stay active and engaged. #SeniorLiving #HealthyAging #StayActive #WellnessTips

Tip #4: Volunteer Whether it’s passing on skills honed in your professional life or volunteering for pure enjoyment, those who volunteer have larger social circles, report higher levels of happiness, & have a clear sense of purpose. Typically, when you retire, you engage in less social activity, but that doesn’t have to be the case. When you volunteer, you’re often exposed to many people with common interests which can strengthen your support network, increase self-confidence, & bring you & others a lot of joy. IDEAS • Consider your interests & look for opportunities that match • Look for fun and fulfilling opportunities • Determine how much time you want to commit • There are remote & on-site opportunities, figure out what works best for you • Think about your volunteering goals • Consider new possibilities & activities you’ve never done before: community theatres, museums, libraries, community centres, animal shelters, wildlife centres, sports organizations, conservation efforts, the list goes on! https://zurl.co/MIGv

Tip #4: Volunteer Whether it’s passing on skills honed in your professional life or volunteering for pure enjoyment, those who volunteer have larger social circles, report higher levels of happiness, & have a clear sense of purpose. Typically, when you retire, you engage in less social activity, but that doesn’t have to be the case. When you volunteer, you’re often exposed to many people with common interests which can strengthen your support network, increase self-confidence, & bring you & others a lot of joy. IDEAS • Consider your interests & look for opportunities that match • Look for fun and fulfilling opportunities • Determine how much time you want to commit • There are remote & on-site opportunities, figure out what works best for you • Think about your volunteering goals • Consider new possibilities & activities you’ve never done before: community theatres, museums, libraries, community centres, animal shelters, wildlife centres, sports organizations, conservation efforts, the list goes on! https://zurl.co/MIGv

Blending families and traditions during Christmas can be a rewarding yet challenging experience. It’s important to find balance and respect everyone’s existing customs, while also introducing new traditions that represent your unique family. Consider incorporating an activity that brings everyone together, like decorating a shared tree or volunteering as a family. Be mindful of kids who may feel torn between their biological parents; make them feel supported and encourage open communication. Remember, blending families is a journey, and each year will bring new ways to celebrate together. If you’d like advice on managing shared holiday arrangements, reach out to us. #UmbrellaFamilyLaw #BlendedFamilies #HolidaySeason #NewTraditions #FamilyLove

Tip #4: Volunteer Whether it’s passing on skills honed in your professional life or volunteering for pure enjoyment, those who volunteer have larger social circles, report higher levels of happiness, & have a clear sense of purpose. Typically, when you retire, you engage in less social activity, but that doesn’t have to be the case. When you volunteer, you’re often exposed to many people with common interests which can strengthen your support network, increase self-confidence, & bring you & others a lot of joy. IDEAS • Consider your interests & look for opportunities that match • Look for fun and fulfilling opportunities • Determine how much time you want to commit • There are remote & on-site opportunities, figure out what works best for you • Think about your volunteering goals • Consider new possibilities & activities you’ve never done before: community theatres, museums, libraries, community centres, animal shelters, wildlife centres, sports organizations, conservation efforts, the list goes on! https://zurl.co/MIGv

Tips for Seniors: Living in a senior community offers plenty of activities! Sign up for something different this month and invite a family member to join. If you're not in a senior community, local senior centers or park districts can help you find new activities. Consider attending a sporting event, trying a new restaurant, or visiting a museum. Learn to cook or play an instrument. Volunteering at a school, library, or hospital is another great way to stay active and engaged. #SeniorLiving #HealthyAging #StayActive #WellnessTips

Tip #4: Volunteer Whether it’s passing on skills honed in your professional life or volunteering for pure enjoyment, those who volunteer have larger social circles, report higher levels of happiness, & have a clear sense of purpose. Typically, when you retire, you engage in less social activity, but that doesn’t have to be the case. When you volunteer, you’re often exposed to many people with common interests which can strengthen your support network, increase self-confidence, & bring you & others a lot of joy. IDEAS • Consider your interests & look for opportunities that match • Look for fun and fulfilling opportunities • Determine how much time you want to commit • There are remote & on-site opportunities, figure out what works best for you • Think about your volunteering goals • Consider new possibilities & activities you’ve never done before: community theatres, museums, libraries, community centres, animal shelters, wildlife centres, sports organizations, conservation efforts, the list goes on! https://zurl.co/MIGv

Do you manage a historic site, or grounds, with a historic marker? If so, the check out how you can participate in National Historic Marker day on Friday, April 26!

It is #VolunteersWeek and I’m proud to be a Guide Dogs volunteer fundraiser and speaker - here is me and Dubs after a recent speaker engagement at a local community group. 🙌 As a speaker, my role is to go meet a group of new people and open up about my life. I try to take people on an emotional journey and though I mostly make people cry, I do try to give a few laughs too. These real life stories from volunteers are so powerful and informative. They help the public learn about Guide Dogs and raise awareness of sight loss, but are also key to inspiring future support as there is so much that still needs to be done to make the world a more inclusive place. But what do I get from it? 💕 Friends for life - who I’ve spent many a night in the pub with and are there to support me every day. 🦮 My dogs have dog friends too, probably more than I have…. 🦈 New hobbies and opportunities through meeting amazing people I just never would have met - it was what led to me to diving with sharks and gaining my scuba license. 🤝 Joining local groups myself - that was how I started with being a Rotarian and making a difference in a whole new way. ☺️ Feel good vibes - at the end of the day, you know you’ve put some good into the world . Especially when something amazing comes from someone else being inspired by something you did. So, whether it is Guide Dogs or somewhere else you are passionate about, if you don’t volunteer - you are missing out. 💙