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Heartful Abilities

The Heartful Activity Menu

Every activity we offer, in one place, for groups, residences and one-on-one visits.

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Something for everyone

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Pick one that sounds fun, mix and match, or tell me what you love and I'll build something around it. Every activity can be offered as a group workshop or a one-on-one visit, and is adapted to the people taking part.

New this fall

Fall Soup Series

Eight pressure cooker soups, one a week from September to November. Book a single soup or the whole series. Every batch makes enough to freeze or share, and each soup comes with a large-print recipe card to keep.

  1. 1
    Tomato SoupFresh late-summer tomatoes, blended smooth
  2. 2
    Potato Leek SoupCreamy and mild, with lots of chopping practice
  3. 3
    Beet (Borscht) SoupBright and colourful, made with local fall beets
  4. 4
    Squash SoupButternut, pumpkin or acorn, with a touch of maple
  5. 5
    Minestrone SoupVegetables and beans, no noodles, freezes beautifully
  6. 6
    Cabbage Roll SoupAll the flavour of cabbage rolls, none of the rolling
  7. 7
    Lentil SoupHearty, budget-friendly and plant-based
  8. 8
    Chicken SoupA cold-season classic with rice or potatoes
Book the Fall Soup Series

Cooking & Kitchen Skills

Builds: Independence, following steps, measuring and kitchen safety

Pressure cooker soups Apple sauce & apple butter Strawberry & berry jam Pickled beets & canned tomatoes Oatmeal & breakfast bowls One-pot pasta Chili & stew to freeze No-bake treats Muffins & banana bread Pizza & wraps

Jewelry & Button Art

Builds: Fine motor skills, colour and pattern, focus and pride

Framed jewelry hearts Angel & cross shadow boxes Butterfly & flower design Button trees, wreaths & snowmen Button pumpkins, cats & bunnies Button initials & monograms Bookmarks & magnets Beaded bracelets & keychains Decorated photo frames Button greeting cards

Seasonal & Holiday Crafts

Builds: Creativity, the rhythm of the seasons, something to show family

Evergreen wreaths & urns Pinecone gnomes Jewelled & painted pinecones Salt dough ornaments Valentine button hearts Easter eggs & baskets Spring flower pots & bunnies Fall leaf wreaths & pumpkins Holiday table decorations

Painting & Colour

Builds: Self-expression, hand control and calm focus

Painted kindness rocks T-shirts & tote bags Birdhouses Mason jar lanterns Wood slices & coasters Clay pinch pots & figures Guided canvas painting Watercolour cards Sponge & stamp painting

Nature & Garden

Builds: Responsibility, patience and time outdoors

Herbs in a painted pot Windowsill garden Terrariums & succulents Pressed flower cards Pinecone bird feeders Nature scavenger hunt Leaf & bark rubbings Houseplant care

Gifts & Keepsakes

Builds: Connection with family and friends, and the joy of giving

Memory boxes "All About Me" scrapbook Photo collages Handprint art Homemade greeting cards Jam or cookie gift jars Framed name & quote art Memorial jewelry keepsakes Gift wrap & tags

Everyday Life Skills

Builds: Independence and confidence at home

Weekly menu & grocery list Reading a recipe Setting the table Packing a healthy lunch Folding & putting away laundry Picture schedules Counting money Writing & mailing a letter Organizing a hobby space

Sensory & Relaxation

Builds: Calm, self-regulation and body awareness

Homemade playdough Calm-down jars Stress balls Scented sachets Colouring & mandalas Hand massage & sugar scrub Gentle stretching & breathing Fidget boards & lap pads

Music, Movement & Games

Builds: Social skills, turn-taking, memory and fun

Make & play shakers and drums Sing-alongs Chair dancing Board & card games Bingo Jigsaw & matching puzzles Balloon volleyball & beanbag toss Photo memory games

Out & About

Builds: Community connection and real-world practice

Grocery shopping for a recipe Farmers' market Library visit Café outing & ordering Craft store trip Park walk & picnic Community events & fairs Delivering homemade treats

Every catalogue item comes with its own step-by-step instruction card. Don't see something here? Tell me what the person enjoys and I'll plan something around it.