Support for Your New Year's Resolutions

Smoking Cessation 

Did you resolve to quit smoking in 2011? If so, the Peace River Alberta Health Services Addictions Services is offering a program called QuitCore to help. It's a free 6 session group smoking cessation program for adults, running on Wednesdays in February (2, 9, 16, 23) and March (9, 30) from 6:30-8:00 at the AHS Addictions Office – Peace River Provincial Building (9621-96 Avenue) (formerly AADAC). Register by January 31 at 1-866-710-QUIT (7848).

The STEPPING UP Program  

Is family violence an issue for you? The North Peace Society for the Prevention of Domestic Violence is a nonprofit organization that runs free educational groups for men and women involved in domestic violence, with separate groups. These run for 15 weeks for 2 hours once a week. The program helps participants learn a healthier way to share the worries, anger and the joy of being a family. All information is confidential and will not be shared without the participant's knowledge.Registration is through a Probation Officer, Child Welfare Worker, or Community Helper or individuals can sign up directly by calling 780-624-8235 or emailing: npspdv@telus.net.

Village on a Diet

Made a resolution to get fitter or slimmer (or both)? Taylor, BC is on a path towards increased fitness and well-being and you can watch the progress on CBC's new program on Tuesday nights called Village on a Diet. This is part of CBC's Live Right Now initiative. On the website you can watch the Village program plus others full of excellent information. You can also sign up to track weight loss and activity, participate in challenges, and join or start a group to help support you in your efforts.

Resolved to Read More or Learn More?

The Peace River Municipal Library has some new programs starting this month, including Easy eBooks and Audio Downloads on Saturday, January 8 from 10:00 to noon and The Great Courses Lunchtime Lecture Series on weekdays from 12:15 to 12:45, starting on January 11.