Stonegate Community Health Centre

03/10/2026

If anyone has a bath chair/ stool that you are looking to get rid of or donate please call Jill MacDonald, Social Worker at Stonegate CHC. There is a community member who unfortunately recently broke their ankle, and will temporarily need one to help them bathe. You can reach Jill at 416-231-7070 ext. 282 or jill.macdonald@stonegatechc.org

03/09/2026

Last week we learned about food waste. This week we focus on hydration tips. According to Canada’s Food Guide, the preferred beverage is water. But there are various ways to get your water intake. Check out these resources to find ideas or share your own!

Four Fact Sheets About Water from University of Waterloo - Resource
Check out this resource to learn more about the benefits of drinking water, why water is the best and how to prevent dehydration:
https://www.uwindsor.ca/humanresources/sites/uwindsor.ca.humanresources/files/hydration_to_post.pdf

School’s Corner Best Beverage Choices - Resource
Here are various ideas to give you a headstart on choosing your choice of beverage.
https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/cdn.clubdejeuner.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Beverages-in-programs_EN_FINAL.pdf

Strawberry protein smoothie - Recipe
Smoothies are a great way to hydrate your body. They’re tasty and easy to make. Here’s a recipe you can follow!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (125 mL) skim or 1% milk
½ cup (125 mL) frozen unsweetened strawberries
3/4 cup (175 mL) plain 0% Greek yogurt
1 tsp (5 mL) ground flax seed
1 Tbsp (15 mL) h**p seed
Non-nutritive sweetener (optional)
Instructions:
In a blender, combine milk, strawberries, yogurt, ground flax and h**p seed.
Blend on high speed for 1 minute or until smooth.
Sweeten to taste with sweetener, if desired.
Nutritional Information - Per 1 1/2 cups (% DV)
Calories: 240 kcal
Fat: 5 g (7 %)
Saturated: 0.5 g
Trans fat: 0 g (3 %)
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 105 mg (5 %)
Carbohydrate: 21 g
Fibre: 2 g (7 %)
Sugars: 15 g
Protein: 25 g
Link Source: https://diabetes.ca/nutrition-fitness/recipes/strawberry-protein-smoothie

03/09/2026

Transportation Job Fair will take place on March 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Parkdale Library (1303 Queen St W).

This event is designed for newcomers to Canada who are interested in exploring employment opportunities in the transportation sector.

Participants will have the chance to connect directly with employers and learn more about career pathways in the industry.

Employers attending the event include:
• Toronto Fire Services
• Shift Transit (Bike Share Toronto)
• Lime Micromobility
• PointA
• Toronto Paramedic Services and others

Additional supports for participants will include:
• Free professional LinkedIn photo
• Free 2-hour childcare during the event

Here is a registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/1MGp18gzPH?origin=lprLink

03/09/2026

We will once again be recognizing Health Champions at our AGM in September and have streamlined the process to make it even easier to nominate individuals, organizations or volunteers. Nominations close Friday, April 17th.

The nomination form can be found at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J22MB99

03/06/2026

International Women's Day is on Sunday, March 8th. This year's theme is 'Give To Gain' encouraging a mindset of generosity and collaboration.

Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.

03/05/2026

03/04/2026

40% of globally produced food is gone to waste (WWF, 2021). This week in Nutrition Month, we’ll focus on how we can reduce food waste, and share some tips and tricks on what to do with extra food. What’s your favourite fruit or vegetable!
https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-ca/about-food-waste

Second Harvest Best Before Timetable -
Got too much food on hand? Before you think of disposing, check its best before using this table.

Foodland In Season Availability Guide -
Not sure what’s in season? Need ideas for in season recipes? Not to worry! Here's a complete guide of in season foods for each season. This way you can also purchase fresh food that doesn’t go to waste after the season.

Recipe of the Week: Chocolate banana peel pancakes
Did you know that banana peels are edible? Neither did I. They’re actually a really good source of antioxidants and work well in pancakes.
Ingredients:
2 organic or well-washed bananas, peel on
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 egg
6 tbsp rolled oats or regular oats
2 tbsp milk or plant milk
1 tbsp butter or oil
Toppings of your choice
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth
Heat oil or butter in a frying pan on medium heat
Spoon the pancake batter onto the heated pan, and fry until bubbles form on the surface. Flip, and cook for another minute.
Stack pancakes onto a plate, smother with favorite toppings, and enjoy.
Link Source: https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-ca/blog/3-zero-waste-recipes

03/03/2026

We will once again be recognizing Health Champions at our Annual General Meeting in September and have streamlined the process to make it even easier to nominate individuals, organizations, staff or volunteers.

Nominations close Friday, April 17th.

The nomination form can be found at the following link:

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