The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

This year. the government has chosen for Seniors Month. to focus on the importance of body mind and spint for indrvidual well being. At Terraces by Hallman, we are proud that this is our tocus every day of the year Our key concept of Mind. Body and Soul is prominently displayed on out brothure and is practiced in our homes each day to meet these needs. We beheve this approach to the whole individual is vital to help our residents in their goal to enjoying the best quality of life possible If any of these three aspects of a person‘s needs goes unmet, we believe it can compromise their enjoyment and fulfiliment of life to one degree or another. Here are but a few advantages of successfully meeting these needs First. let‘s consider the Mind. The centre of thinking. learning. attitude and emotion, it‘s not diffiâ€" cult to see why it‘s an important aspect of health and well being. The growing trend. which we see in all our retirement communities. is to pursue constant learning and selfâ€"growth. That‘s why we provide a teacher regularly in every one of our homes. More than ever, ongoing learning is an important expression of self, and helps us to feel more selfâ€"confident in our ongoing abilities and interaction with others. It is a satistying way to keep interested and involved. and helps us to be better members of our community. Learning can also greatly enhance opportunities to socialize. It enhances a sense of self, of belonging. and can help to improve mood. Learning challenges and exercises the minds Speaking of exercise, think about the advantages of maintaining a healthy body !romically. the more fit a person becomes, the more energy they have to do more There are great benefits of becoming and keeping fit, including the possibility of strengthening the legs for standing, sitting, and walking It‘s good for the heart. lungs, circulation and digestion Being fit may help to increase mobility longer in life. allowing an indiwidual to have more choice about what they want to do and how well they feel physically Strength in the limbs may also enhance balance and prevent falls that can cause damage to the body. including pam and healing time. The good news is. healthy muscles that have not heen exercised for some time can often be built up again. This means that regular exercise can help strengthen muscles at any age Please remember. however, before startâ€" ing any exercise program always check with your doctor Being healthy in body and mind is a wonderful achievement. and the third key for total well being is enriching the sout Although it is not as easy to define or identity. it is nonetheless a key factor in our sense of fulfillment Having our spiritual needs met usually means experiencing a sense of peace There are many ways in which people achieve this sense They may fulfill this need through practicing their religion through prayer or meditation. or even by seeking opportunities to experrâ€" ence a sense nf harmony with nature However that need is met. it is important to fulfill a sense of self Our homes include Bankside Terrace in Kitchener. Terrace on the Square in Watertno. and Queen‘s Square Terrace in Cambridge If you would like to know more about our program of Mind. Body and Soul or if you would like a tour of one of our retirement residences. please call us at 622â€"7800 We‘ll be more than happy to hear from you ”Northdal Auto Boduvs3$%5 Complete Collision and Refinishing Service \ 430 Albert Street, Waterloo 88 OYNAMIC MEETING NEEDS MIND, BODY AND SOUL WLU Students‘ Union gets coat of arms The Wilfrid Laurier Uniâ€" versity Students‘ Union (WLUSU) made history last week when a delegation of WLUSU officials presented municipal and provincial officials with copies of WLUSU‘s coat of arms in Chair of the board, Lyndâ€" sey Jones presented the coat of arms to Waterloo Mayor Herb Epp. private ceremonies that were held in Waterloo and Toronâ€" to. WLUSU is the first stuâ€" dent organization to have a coat of arms bestowed upon them. Epp stated, "You (WLUSU) have a strong volâ€" unteer base." DVNAMIC ‘ (;S)fy/?),s Dynamic Lifestyles is a monthly feature designed to promote goods and/or services to older adults who require a variety of service providers. Exceptional care, from our family to yours (519) 622â€"7800 5 0 /0 F F \ S-a’& * - 7 ‘ f ON MOST SPRING AND â€", p? I SUMMER STOCK ; k. Starts Mon. Aug. 2nd 10 am l and lasts all month long! \ 3 Jones responded, "We FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL MARILYN 623â€"7356 EXT 206 THE ATRIUM 33 Erb Street W., Waterloo owe the coat of arms to the volunteers for all the work they do and their contribuâ€" tions to Laurier and the Waterloo community as well as to the efforts of previously elected officials." Later on in the day, the Honourable Mary Anne Chambers, minister of Trainâ€" ing, Colleges and Universiâ€" ties, was presented with the coat of arms. During the presentation, the Chambers had a mesâ€" Mon., Tues., Wed. 10â€"5:30, Thurs., Fri. 10â€"8; Sat. 10â€"5 Located in 747â€"1199 Uerraces Retirement Residences "It‘s a testament to the spirit of WLUSU that a proâ€" ject of this magnitude, spanâ€" ning several administrations, was completed," he said. The presentation marks the end of a historie initiative that was started by 1999 â€" 2000 chair of the board, Fric Davis, to commemorate WLUSU‘s 25th anniversary. sage to all Laurier students, *"This is really quite an achievement, and it is really something to be proud of." ~