FITMINDS™ – STAY SHARP PROGRAMS

FITMINDS™ – STAY SHARP PROGRAMS

Exercising Our Minds for Better Brain Fitness

FitMinds™ is a proud collaboration between We Seniors and Chartwell Hawthorn, our Friends of We Seniors partner – An intellectually engaging program in a welcoming social setting that encourages the building of cognitive resilience and helps reduce the risk of dementia.

Designed especially for adults 55+, this eight-week program supports brain health in fun, meaningful, and practical ways.

Program Details

Location: Chartwell Hawthorn –  6411 199 St NW, Edmonton
Dates: 8 Thursdays in February and March (starting February 12, 2026)
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free (Members only!)
Refreshments: Tea, water, and a light snack included

Spaces are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

COME JOIN US!

Each 90-minute session includes:

• 30 minutes of engaging, lecture-style learning

• 60 minutes of interactive activities such as puzzles, memory recall, storytelling, problem solving, and computation

FitMinds™ is built around five key pillars of a healthy lifestyle:

• Nutrition

• Socialization

• Mental Stimulation

• Spirituality

• Physical Activity

To support brain growth and overall wellbeing, participants are encouraged to:

• Do 30 minutes of “Sit and Be Fit” exercise 4–5 times per week

• Stay well hydrated (about 1 cup of water per 20 lbs of body weight)

• Engage in at least 30 minutes of daily mental stimulation that is new and challenging

Each participant will receive a weekly take-home booklet to support continued learning, reflection, and practice between sessions.