--- title: Blog | Origin | Social Wellness (4) description: Social Wellness | The Origin Active Lifestyle Communities blog inspires to provide you and your family useful knowledge and resources regarding senior living. (4) --- [![Origin Active Lifestyle Communities Logo](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/August2017/Images/Logo-Copy.png) ![Origin Active Lifestyle Communities Logo](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/August2017/Images/origin_logo-copy-v2.png)](https://www.originway.ca/) Menu   [Find Your Community](https://www.originway.ca/communities) [Start Your Career](https://www.originway.ca/senior-living-careers) Give Us a Call Close X - [Origin at Longwood    250-751-7755](tel://1-250-751-7755) - [Origin at Spring Creek    403-678-2288](tel://1-403-678-2288) - [Swan Evergreen Village    587-481-6638](tel://1-587-481-6638) - [Whitehorn Village    403-271-2277](tel://1-403-271-2277) - [Origin Polska    +48 (22) 279 4900](tel://48-22-279-4900) - [Origin at Longwood    250-751-7755](tel://1-250-751-7755) - [Origin at Spring Creek    403-678-2288](tel://1-403-678-2288) - [Swan Evergreen Village    587-481-6638](tel://1-587-481-6638) - [Whitehorn Village    403-271-2277](tel://1-403-271-2277) - [Origin Polska    +48 (22) 279 4900](tel://48-22-279-4900) - [Discover Origin We want to show who we are](https://www.originway.ca/discover-origin-active-lifestyle-communities) - [Careers Make a difference](https://www.originway.ca/senior-living-careers) - [Communities See where we serve](https://www.originway.ca/communities) - [Why Active Living? 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We wanted to be able to give our Executive Chefs a place to come together and learn. This year at the Origin Chef Summit 2018, we hosted Executive Chefs from across Canada for two days of education and excitement all focused on amazing food. We had celebrity guests, members of the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, [Gordon Food Service Canada](https://business.facebook.com/gfscanada/?fref=mentions), and members of our very own Origin family. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/origin-chef-summit-2018) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/origin-chef-summit-2018#comments-listing) Topics: [Social Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/social-wellness), [Health & Nutrition](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-nutrition) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Blog%20Images/socialwellness.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/social-wellness) ## [Social Wellness A Dimension of Origin's Soul Café](https://blog.originway.ca/social-wellness) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on February 01, 2018 | **4 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Soul Café is about paying attention to our individual well-being and creating space to be well together! [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://www.originway.ca/) wants to encourage you to look inwardly and outwardly. By being more aware of ourselves and each other, we transform the atmosphere, and all take steps towards fulfilling our potential. Some of the foundational elements of well-being that we hope to develop further are connecting with the people around you, being mindful, ongoing learning, and practicing generosity. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/social-wellness) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/social-wellness#comments-listing) Topics: [Social Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/social-wellness), [Soul Café](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/soul-café) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Blog%20Images/unrecognizable-man-cooking-PGCVKQ8-637084-edited.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/4-simple-healthy-recipes-to-prepare-with-your-mom) ## [4 Simple, Healthy Recipes to Prepare with Your Mom](https://blog.originway.ca/4-simple-healthy-recipes-to-prepare-with-your-mom) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on January 03, 2018 | **3 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) With the responsibilities of work, a spouse and children, and maintaining your own home, it can be difficult to find time to spend with an aging parent. Of course, you know you should, because you won't always have the opportunity, but it seems like there's always something urgent demanding your attention. Furthermore, time isn't enough: *quality* *time* is what you're after. One of the simplest ways to create that quality time (and complete an important task simultaneously) is by cooking healthy recipes together. [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/4-simple-healthy-recipes-to-prepare-with-your-mom) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/4-simple-healthy-recipes-to-prepare-with-your-mom#comments-listing) Topics: [Social Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/social-wellness), [Health & Nutrition](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/health-nutrition) [![](https://blog.originway.ca/hubfs/Blog%20Images/technology-senior.jpg)](https://blog.originway.ca/5-reasons-why-you-should-be-on-social-media) ## [5 Reasons Why You Should Be On Social Media](https://blog.originway.ca/5-reasons-why-you-should-be-on-social-media) Posted by [Origin Active Lifestyle Communities](https://blog.originway.ca/author/the-origin-team) on October 15, 2017 | **2 minute read** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Social media might seem like it is only for teenagers - every day, another teen becomes a YouTube star or shows a parent how to use an iPad. However, social media can be beneficial and fun for people of all ages, and it can help seniors stay active and connected. Among adults ages 65 and older, [67 percent use the internet](http://www.pewinternet.org/2017/05/17/technology-use-among-seniors/), and 42 percent own a smartphone. More than a third of older adults use social media. Here are a few of the benefits seniors can get from being active on social media: [Read More](https://blog.originway.ca/5-reasons-why-you-should-be-on-social-media) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.originway.ca/5-reasons-why-you-should-be-on-social-media#comments-listing) Topics: [Social Wellness](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/social-wellness), [Technology](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/technology) [Previous](https://blog.originway.ca/topic/social-wellness/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.originway.ca/all) #### **About Origin Active Lifestyle Blog** Origin’s only business is caring for seniors. 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