Living Better On Less

A greater sense of wellbeing, freedom and self-reliance comes from living a more frugal life, says Susan Carey and Ann Chidwick, facilitators of this year’s Living Better on Less program.  The eight-week program – one session each week on Tuesday evenings – teaches people how to consume less, spend less, and simplify their lives, while having a positive impact on environment.

The program starts on May 2, 6-8 p.m. at the former Tytler Public School at 131 Ontario St.  Childcare and snacks are provided. The program is free of charge.

The program shares skills that are environmentally friendly. Participants learn how to purchase and consume less, thereby reducing the amount of harmful waste they produce. There are lessons in the making of things like ecologically sensitive cleaning and laundry solutions.

Living Better for Less is for anyone who wants to learn how to live thriftily, whether they are on a fixed income, unemployed, retired, or just eager to lives a simpler more natural life and consume less because it’s the right thing to do.  

The program is made possible through funding from a number of sources, including a City of Guelph wellbeing grant, and funding from TD Friends of the Environment and Rotary Clubs of Guelph.