Wellness Advocacy Report

By Gabe Mercier, Committee Chair

The committee is working well with the Executive Director and the RTAM office on planning, developing, and presenting workshops/seminars of interest to members this year. During the 2022 to 2023 year, so far, we have delivered Estate Planning and Death Doulas seminars by Zoom delivery. There will be many seminars in the window to meet the diverse needs of our members. We look forward to workshops and seminars in Food for Fun & Health, Seminars & Info Sessions, Hobbies, Crafts & Games, and Truth & Reconciliation.

Upcoming seminars that have been scheduled to meet memberinterests are as follows:

• Connie Newman - Senior Centres in Manitoba, Friday, February 17th

• Renée McGurry – The Indigenous People of Turtle Island, Thursday, February 23rd

• Marian Goldstone - Mood Disorders, Wednesday, March 15

There have been a number of retired teachers who are willing to volunteer to facilitate some of our community interest workshops this year.

Members are also invited to email the Wellness Advocacy Committee Chair, Gabe Mercier, to share your ideas for upcoming programs or suggestions for future Workshops. Gabe can be reached by email at gmercier@rtam.mb.ca.