204-642-7909 - Gimli New Horizons

"The Centre will be an asset to the
April
community by providing a pleasant place for
recreation, relaxation and companionship
2016
and by encouraging all members to
HILITES
MISSION STATEMENT
remain active and socially connected while
maintaining their physical and mental health"
Gimli New Horizons 55+ Centre Inc,
17 North Colonization Rd, Gimli, was
incorporated in 1974 as a not for
profit / charitable organization.
Yearly Membership Fee (October 2015— October 2016) $20.00 / Person
ACTIVITIES & CONTACTS
Remember to dial 204 in front of the number.
Please Remember to dial 204 in front of number
The 2015-2016 Executive & Directors:
Executive
President
Past President
1st Vice
2nd Vice
Secretary
Treasurer
Jackie Poloski
Peter Magnusson
Dave MacVicar
Lorraine Crawford
Mavis Gerwing
Elaine Einarson
642-2364
642-5793
642-1213
642-9094
642-8651
642-9495
Directors
Publicity
Building / Maintenance
Volunteer Director
Sunshine
Membership
Social Committee
Member At Large
Member At Large
Member At Large
Office Staff:
Facility Program Mgr.
Facility Program Asst.
Roger Newman
Roy Clarke
Sharon Staren
Marion Gale
Vera Ralke
Lavona Clarke
William Gale
Ty Van Driel
Garth Gillespie
Jonie Johnson
Chris Mulroy
642-7356
642-7145
642-9339
642-5992
642-9391
642-7145
642-5992
389-6680
642-3771
642-7909
642-7909
This is the monthly publication of the Gimli New
Horizons 55+ and is available free of charge at
the Centre and in various locations in town.
It’s purpose is to inform members and other
interested parties of the wide variety of activities
available to all those in the surrounding community age 55 years and over.
Our mailing address is P.O. Box 1821
Gimli, Manitoba, R0C 1B0
We may also be reached through our
email address [email protected],
Our Website:
www.gimlinewhorizons.com
or by phone at: 204-642-7909
or fax: 204-642-5156
We welcome your questions and comments.
Activity:
Runs From/To:
Contact Person:
Telephone:
Acrylic Painting
Oct - May
Lorraine MacVicar
642-1213
Bowling 5-Pin
CANCELLED
Bingo
All Year
Edna Lavigne
642-5605
Bridge Contract
All Year
Roman Puzant
389-5169
Beginners Bridge
Sept - May
Sharon Peichl
642-4492
Bridge Duplicate
All Year
Roman Puzant
389-5169
Canasta (Monday)
All Year
Doris Lloyd (temp.)
642-8180
Canasta (Friday)
All Year
Sharon Carpenter
642-7462
Carpet Bowling
Oct – April
Vic Savage
642-7738
Cribbage
All Year
George Langlois
642-9413
Fit'N'Fun
All Year
The Office
642-7909
Floor Curling (Thursday)
Sept - April
Jim Richardson
642-4357
Floor Curling (Friday)
Sept - April
Marg Freund
642-7506
Golf
May - Sept
Dave McNabb
642-4736
Jam Session
All Year
Andy Smaha
389-4733
Line Dance (Mon)
All Year
Marion Huston
642-5534
Line Dance (Thurs)
All Year
Rose Marie Hess
642-8678
Perogy Making
Oct - April
TBA
TBA
Fabric Arts Group
All Year
Office
642-7909
Tai Chi
All Year
Phyllis Holmes
642-9054
Texas Hold’ Em
Sept - April
Vaughan Cochrane
642-7436
Wood Carving
All Year
Office
642-7909
Yoga
All Year
Leanne Stevens
641-3920
Petal Pushers
Seasonal
Office
642-7909
Ballroom Dancing
Oct - May
Gail Hurak
642-7834
Circle Dancing
Ongoing
Fred Bieber
389-5985
Many Thanks to the Volunteers!
OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Message From
Our President
Jackie Poloski
April is Volunteer Month. We know that New Horizons is volunteer driven, but did you know that volunteering can actually make you happy?
Some of our happiness is determined by our home
life growing up. If your parents were happy and positive, your probably have a greater predisposition to
being happy yourself.
Some happiness also depends on your “conditions of
living”, having what you need, not necessarily what
you want or think you need.
But the best part is that a great deal of happiness can
come from volunteering and the people we surround
ourselves with. I think that's amazing! By volunteering
for the things we enjoy, with people that enjoy the
same things, we actually increase our happiness!
It doesn't have to be every day. It can be as little as
one or two times a week or month. Try it and it will
prove that volunteering makes us happy.
I always say, being happy is a choice. I choose to be
happy. I choose to volunteer.
A heartfelt thank you to all our “happy volunteers”.
SOCIAL
Lavona Clarke
“Our Party Queen”
The Social Committee would like to apologize for
the postponement of the 50s Sock Hop. We were
looking forward to bringing you a fun-filled evening!, but we had only sold forty advance tickets
and that would have left us in a deep hole financially. We don’t need to make tons of money but
we shouldn’t be throwing it away either. Our
thanks to those who did buy tickets; a refund can
be obtained at the office. We will try to find an
open date when the DJ is available and run the
50s Sock Hop in the near future. Watch the bulletin board for info.
WOOD CARVERS
Highlights from the March Board Meeting:

Report on difficulty getting kitchen teams.

Fee Bylaw change: Final draft – to be presented
at the Members Meeting.

Barn quilt: the Art Group will paint the quilt.

Mature Driving Course will be presented by MPI.
Check bulletin board for dates.
Dates to remember:
General Members Meeting - Tues., April 5, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Volunteer Appreciation - Thursday, April 21, 2016
Yard Sale - Sat., May 21, 2016 (bring your donations)
Fall Supper - Sunday, September 18, 2016
Choose happiness! Choose volunteering!
The Office
The wood chips are flying (we’re working on bird
carvings) Fridays from 1:00 to 3:30. Great pasttime, great group of people.
I have enough savings for the rest of my life. As
long as I die in the next couple of weeks.
Card Yard News and More!
Contract Bridge will hold its annual tournament on Monday April 25th at 1pm.
We want to particularly welcome all players from various
groups in Gimli to join us for this event. The games are
friendly and we want to promote a fun atmosphere, even
though there will be prizes to win. Enjoy an afternoon of
games with a variety of players, and our usual array of
goodies!
Duplicate Bridge is happy to see some friends back
from winter retreats! Let the games begin anew!! We continue with afternoon games until golf season, so come on
in on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm (please arrive a few minutes early!) to renew acquaintances!
The Manitoba Senior Games no longer require 'qualifying'
to join in the Bridge games at the June events. The
games are in Brandon this year, and forms to register will
be available at our Centre. It has always been a good
time to be had at the games.
CRIBBAGE
Office
DO YOU PLAY CRIBBAGE?
“Do you want to spend an evening alone or
would you rather come out and play Cribbage??”
We play each Thursday and start at 7:00 p.m. sharp
so please arrive by 6:45 p.m.
We play 8 games and finish at 9:30 p.m.
$3.00 for Members, $5.00 for Non Members.
Come join the fun!
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM
Vaughan Cochrane
BEGINNERS BRIDGE is available on request. Call
Sharon 642-4492 to make arrangements.
If you have played Whist, you can very quickly pick up
Bridge. If you used to play you can come on back to the
game and be very welcome by the casual Friday players.
Join us Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 to about
3:30. Easy game to learn, lots of fun to play. All
New Horizons Members are welcome.
FRIDAY CANASTA
Activity Leader Sharon Carpenter
We play at 1:00 p.m. Sharp every Friday and the
door is always open to newcomers. We can play 3
or 4 to a table, so there’s lots of room for everyone.
Come on down for some laughs and good times.
MONDAY AFTERNOON CANASTA
Bingo at New Horizons 55+
Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 p.m.
You haven't experienced awkward until you try to tickle
someone who isn't ticklish
Activity Leader Germaine Gougeon
Come and join us for an afternoon of fun and friendship. Starting the first Monday in April, we will be
playing the Original Hand and Foot Canasta that
is easy to learn if you have been away from it for
awhile. We start playing at 1 PM sharp so do come
at least 10 minutes early to get yourself settled with
some tea or coffee and to enjoy a catch up chat. We
also use this time to sign up. From this one list,
groups for tables of three or four are chosen randomly every week. See you there!
PEROGY MAKING
Elaine Einarson
March 2016 Perogy day was a little tougher to get
through.
On the Tuesday prep the day before only 4 people
showed up to peel potatoes and do the prep. Many,
many thanks to Mike, Pauline, Carol and Ella for doing a such great job.
On Wednesday 31 volunteers came out to make 218
dozen perogies. Everyone pitched in and completed
the job by 11:30 a.m. A total of 105 volunteer hours
were logged.
A big thank you to Mike and Pauline for taking over
for Edna who could noty be there on Weds. They did
such a good job maybe they would take over next
year’s perogies?? (just joking as I know the answer
to that)
Overall the perogy group is doing an excellent job.
At this rate the revenue from this year’s perogy program should top $5200.00
With only 2 months left till the project shuts down for
the summer months lets continue to make this a
worthwhile effort!
Next perogy day Tuesday (prep) April 5th and 6th.
Hope to see a good turnout.
The perogy group are requesting anyone who has
plastic clips from bread or buns to save them and
bring them to the office. The packing department find
them much easier to work with compared to the twist
ties.
People took LSD to make the world weird . . . now they
take Prozac to make it normal.
Stop Paying High Credit
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YOGA - Leanne Stevens
Join us & experience the benefits that practicing yoga can provide. By incorporating mindfulness
with movement we can learn how to move in a way that
promotes health rather than pain. So come join us &
learn how you can take care of your body, mind and
spirit.
Join our ongoing groups Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.,
Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Newcomers are always
welcome. Drop in.
New Horizons Members $7.00,
Non-members $11.00
If you have any questions please contact the instructor
Leanne Stevens at 641-3920 or email
[email protected].
Namaste ~
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FIBRE ARTS
Janice Skene
In December, we decided to rename our group from
Fabric Arts to Fibre Arts as it is more inclusive. As
well as a strong quilting base, we also have members that knit and embroider and are involved with
other types of fibre arts. There is talk of learning to
paint and dye fabric as well as possibly holding a felting class.
The membership continues to grow and we are averaging between 12 and 17 members attending each
Tuesday. We are a busy and eclectic group with
various abilities and talents. The members are making sanitation kits to send out to Days for Girls, a
group of about eight are weaving tumbling blocks
and stars for wall hangings from fabric strips; others
are working on Challenge Quilts for the Lakeside
Quilt Show in August. The Challenge Quilts will be
donated to Nova House after the Quilt Show. Members are also working on personal projects.
We are all working on various items for the sale and
Silent Auction on Tuesday, April 12 at the Art, Craft
and Quilt Sale. Be sure to attend and purchase articles for yourself or gifts.
A huge thank you goes out to Bob Senow and his
mother Lorraine for the large donation of fabric and
sewing supplies. As the donations come in, we sort
the bins and the Fibre Arts group keeps what we can
use and the remainder goes to local thrift shops,
other quilt groups or used for puppy pillows. If you
are not familiar with puppy pillows, they are pillowcases filled with fabric scraps and given to Manitoba
Mutt for dogs in foster care. They receive a pillow
which they can take with them when they go to their
forever home.
If you are interested in socializing with other likeminded individuals, share ideas, get or give advice,
be sure to drop in and become a member of the Fibre Arts Group.
Why are stairs inside . . . and steps outside?
An Amish boy and his father were visiting a mall.
They were amazed by almost everything they
saw, but especially by two shiny silver walls that
could move apart and then slide back together
again.
The boy asked, "What is this, Father?"
It got crowded in heaven so, for one day and
one day only, it was decided to only accept people who had really bad day on the day they died.
St. Peter was standing at the pearly gates and
said to the first man, “Tell me about the day you
died.” The man said, “Oh, it was awful. I was
sure my wife was having an affair, so I came
home early to catch her with him. I searched all
over the apartment but couldn’t find him anywhere. So I went out onto the balcony, we live
on the 25th floor, and found this man hanging
over the edge by his fingertips. I went inside, got
a hammer, and started hitting his hands. He fell,
but landed in some bushes. So, I got the refrigerator and pushed it over the balcony and it
crushed him. The strain of the act gave me a
heart attack, of which I died from.”
The father (never having seen an elevator) responded, "Son, I have never seen anything like
this in my life, I don't know what it is.
While the boy and his father were watching with
amazement, a 92 year old lady in a wheel chair
rolled up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The walls opened and the lady rolled between them into a small room. The walls closed
and the boy and his father watched the small
circular numbers above the walls light up sequentially. They continued to watch until it reached
the last number and then the numbers began to
light in the reverse order. Finally the walls opened
up again and a gorgeous, voluptuous 24 year old
blonde woman stepped out.
The father, not taking his eyes off the young
woman, said quietly to his son ..."Go get your
mother."
The shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand new
business much like his own opened up next door
and erected a huge sign which read 'BEST
DEALS'. He was horrified when another competitor
opened up on his right, and announced its arrival
with an even larger sign, reading 'LOWEST
PRICES'. The shopkeeper was panicked, until he
got an idea.
He put the biggest sign of all over his own shop. It
read... 'MAIN ENTRANCE'.
Top 9 Things You Don't Want to Hear
During Surgery;
1. Better save that. We'll need it for the autopsy.
2. "Accept this sacrifice, O Great Lord of
Darkness."
3. Bo! Bo! Come back with that. Bad dog!
4. Wait a minute, if this is his spleen, then
what's that?
5. Hand me that... uh... that uh... that thingy
there.
6. Oh no! Where's my Rolex.
7. Oops! Hey, has anyone ever survived from
500 ml of this stuff before?
8. There go the lights again?
9. "Ya know, there's big money in kidneys?
and this guy's got two of 'em."
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St. Peter couldn’t deny that this was a pretty bad
day, and since it was a crime of passion, he let
the man in. He then asked the next man in line
about the day he died. “Well, sir, it was awful,”
said the second man. “I was doing aerobics on
the balcony of my 26th floor apartment when I
twisted my ankle and slipped over the edge. I
managed to grab the balcony of the apartment
below, but some maniac came out and started
pounding on my fingers with a hammer. Luckily I
landed in some bushes. But, then the guy
dropped a refrigerator on me!”
St. Peter chuckled, let him into heaven and decided he could really start to enjoy this job. “Tell
me about the day you died?” he said to the third
man in line. “OK, picture this; I’m naked, hiding
inside a refrigerator….”
I
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My body seems to be growing old without me.
I've Sure Gotten Old!
I've had two bypass surgeries, a hip replacement,
new knees, fought prostate cancer and diabetes.
I'm half blind,
can't hear anything quieter than a jet engine,
take 40 different medications that
make me dizzy, winded, and subject to blackouts.
Have bouts with dementia.
Have poor circulation;
hardly feel my hands and feet anymore.
Can't remember if I'm 85 or 92.
Have lost all my friends. But, thank God,
I still have my driver's license.
MEMBERSHIP
Vera Ralke
We have been trying to set-up some new programming here at the Centre. Acting on the requests that
members are leaving with the office staff. Thanks for
recommendations by the way, and please keep them
coming! If we can get enough input from the many
members here at the Centre, we can set up programming to match what the members want to see.
Our perogy program is struggling a bit. With some of
the perogy makers getting a little older we are hoping that some of the younger members would step
up and keep the program going. Same goes for the
Friday lunch program as well. If you are a member
with some spare time or some spare energy, or both,
please consider stepping into one or another of
these programs, the help would be greatly appreciated.
Protect your most valuable assets.
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It’s time for our yearly Volunteer Appreciation event.
Any ideas on how to make the event fun and successful?? Let the office know what you think.
We have 591 members so far this membership year,
110 of whom are new to the Centre this year.
A trained physical fitness professional will lead 45 to 60 minutes of physical activity, and an Alzheimer
Society of Manitoba staff member will facilitate the second half of the program with the support of
community volunteers.
BALLROOM DANCING LESSONS
Gail Hurak
Dance Instructor, Hilites Article and Dance Manager
Debrorah and Chris Gaynor-Martens
Professional Dance Instructors
April will be Waltz Month.
We will work on the Viennese Waltz and the ballroom waltz.
The first 2 or 3 weeks will be the Viennese Waltz because it is danced when the music is faster. You will
be able to use it where ole time music is played. If
you have attended dances at the Fraserwood hall,
you may have noticed that the music for ole time
waltz needs speedier footwork. The last 3 weeks will
be a ballroom waltz. Ballroom waltz is very elegant
and smooth. We will help you learn the difference
between the two.
SUNSHINE
Marion Gale
Over the last 3 months we have sent out 4 bereavement cards, our hearts go out to the people and families involved.
We have also sent out 8 get well cards, we hope you
have all gotten over your troubles.
Please continue to let the Centre know if you hear of
another member who is having difficulties.
The Centre will continue it’s “Sunshine” practice of
sending cards to it’s members that are experiencing
troubles. Owing to privacy regulations we may not be
able to publish very much information relating to them.
This way, you can dance to any genre of waltz time
music.
This takes us into May, where we will return to slow
fox or students’ choice.
Ballroom dancing is a couple’s dance. This is an opportunity for 2 people to enjoy a social activity and
exercise at the same time. Drop into a class and give
it a try!
New Horizons Members - $6.00 /per person, per class
Non-Member (55+ Only) - $10.00 /per person, per class
THURSDAY FLOOR CURLING
Fred & Vera, subbing for Jim & Bev
Two more Thursdays of floor curling, March 31 &
April 7 and then out come the golf clubs! Goodbye
Winter, Hello Summer!
Every Wednesday it seems that we have 6 wonderful
people who take down the tables and set up chairs
for Thursday Curling. A Big Thanks to Les & Elaine
Einarson, Vince & Mavis Gerwing, Reinholt Herschfeldt, and Jackie Wilson. This has been so greatly
appreciated.
We have had an excellent three months with an average of 22 curlers. Because of it’s popularity we
shall once again start up in September 2016. See
you then. Have a Great Summer!
A TV can insult your intelligence, but nothing
rubs it in like a computer.
KITCHEN NEWS
Sharon Peichl
Notices have been posted at our Centre to advise all our
members of the need for several new leaders of the Friday
lunch program.
The Kitchen annual activities that are major fundraising
efforts (Fall Supper, Pancake Breakfast, Curling Tournament and occasionally others) are fully supported by enthusiastic volunteers, but also are headed by leaders that
have served for many years.
Being a team leader isn’t all that scary. The team leader
generally suggests a menu main course, and figures out a
shopping list for ingredients. The rest can be delegated to
the other people on the team.
It is very important that we as members of the Centre
evaluate the need for these programs, and decide where
our help is best placed to keep these programs going.
New Horizons has a tremendous workforce of volunteers
available, we need a few people to help organize their efforts. If you feel you could lead a kitchen team, please let
Jonie or Chris know in the Office.
MEMBERS – PLEASE CONSIDER LEADING ONE OF
THE KITCHEN TEAMS, YOUR HELP MAY ENSURE THE
SURVIVAL OF THE PROGRAM.
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Mon. - Sat. 11:30 am to 9:00 pm
Sunday Noon to 8:00 pm
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CARPET BOWLING
Vic Savage
Carpet Bowling is one of the original New Horizons
Activities that was started up back in the 1980’s and
we are still up and running and we welcome more
members to come and play, age is not a problem.
This is not like the 5 or 10 pin bowling in an alley, but
a little more like Lawn Bowling. We toss our balls and
try to get into one of the three circles, not pushing out
others as both colors win points.
After your lunch join us for and hour and a half for
easy, fun exercise and comradery. Hope we see you
there, enjoying this sport.
We play Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m.
FIT N’ FUN SUMMER EDITION
Need a good Fitness Routine?
Our sessions are based on low impact
aerobics and established walking programs. We also do upper body workouts that are
good for the arms, back and neck.
Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesday and
Friday Mornings from 9:30 to 11:00.
Exercise;
 Tones Muscle
 Keeps your joints in good working order
 Boosts Metabolism
 Helps Prevent Osteoporosis
 Keeps Your Mind Sharp
 Work out in a group setting
 Provides a Youthful Glow
 Keep your gluteus maximus looking good
A little hard work now will make it easier to fit
into that swimsuit later...
Lisa Taylor, D.V.M.
Kristine Torske, D.V.M., D.V.Sc.
70 Centre Street
Gimli, Manitoba R0C 1B0
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News from the
Seniors Resource Program
Ph. 204-642-8398
Fax 204-642-9996
[email protected]
Runway of Style
Gimli New Horizon 55+
Activity Centre
The Gimli Seniors Resource Council will be
hosting their Annual Dinner & Fashion Show fundraiser on Thursday May 19, 2016 at the Lakeview
Resort. Fashions will be from Johnsons and a full
course meal will be served. Tickets are $30.00
each and can be purchased at the following locations: Gimli Seniors Resource Office (204- 6427297), Johnsons Cottage Country Dept. Store (204
- 642-4010) and Tergesen HP & Sons (204-6425958). Get your tickets soon as the show sells out
quickly.
Saturday, May 21, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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We have enough gun control. What we need is
idiot control.
JAMMERS
Andy Smaha
Here we are - still at it. Our Snowbirds will be back
soon, then we will be back to our regular number of
players. All sorts of music and songs. We play
Wednesdays from 1 to 3 pm. The 3rd Weds. of every
month we go to Betel to play for the folks there.
Drop by and listen in if you like, we always enjoy company.
Time for spring cleanup!
If you have items that you have no further use
for and willing to donate them to this event; drop
them off at the office. Keep in mind we are not
able to accept clothing, footwear, beds or box
TV's.
We will have some pickup crews available on
Friday, May 20th to come to your house and pick
up items, however they will have the right to refuse items depending upon their location, condition and/or size. Items should be clean and in
good condition.
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Bus: (204) 642-7687 Fax: (204) 642-4397 Res: (204) 642-9497
Horizon Shutterbugs
Jen Heirichs
The New Horizons Shutterbugs have had one photo
outing and begun regular meetings! Last month they
shared images from an outing to the Gimli Ice Festival, pictures of things that interested them, and pictures that captured signs of spring and texture.
Our goal is to share and learn from each other, and
have fun while doing so.
Individual members are stepping forward to share
their expertise and a spring outing to photograph migrating/nesting birds and old farm sites/homesteads
is planned for later in April.
This month the group will be meeting on April 14 and
28 at 2:00pm. The cost is $2.00 with the extra
money going towards guest speakers. If you like taking pictures and want to learn from one another and
share your images, get on our email list for up to date
outing emails and photo group news and opportunities. Let the office know or email group organizers at
[email protected] .
Photo by Judy McKinnon
Marc Palsson
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Gimli, MB R0C 1B0
Telephone: (204) 642-9688, Ext. 7001
Fax: (204) 642-8688
Toll Free: 1-877-770-7662 (RONA)
Email: [email protected]
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Increase your brain health. Decrease your stress
levels. Improve your quality of sleep. These are
some of the benefits people have experienced with
meditation. Whether you’re totally new to it or you’re
an experienced meditator, come join us to share with
one another the benefits of this calming practice.
Tuesday evenings at 7:00, we’ll meet at Gimli New
Horizons. New Horizons Members only please.
Rachel Brandelius will be leading this meditation
group. I’m looking forward to meeting new and experienced meditators. Come join the group.
Some people are like Slinkies … not really good for
anything, but you can’t help smiling when you see one
tumble down the stairs.
Zuzana Busuttil
PETAL PUSHERS
Sharon Peichl
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LOOKING FORWARD TO AN EARLY SPRING!!!!!
Picture the entrance to our Centre as it should be
this Spring and Summer:
Cascades of blooms and greens in our floral planters
and colorful additions to our perennials along the
front and in the rock garden.
Then picture the back patio pots with more eye
catching, mood lifting colorful flowers!!
Now picture yourself helping achieve the welcome
appearance!
The PETAL PUSHER TEAM needs new and used
members to fill in with a plan for the pictures and just
2 short days to implement it!!
The whole team contributes to the PLAN and then
the job is divided into 4 parts, usually in two’s, to
plant and maintain. This team gets more compliments than food teams!!
COME ON AND JOIN IN!
642-8170
(Residence 642-8432)
P.O. Box 4000, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0
Meeting for all those interested in pitching in a
little, to reap a lot – Monday April 11 at 11am!
Eirik Bardal
Moving Together Tai Chi Gimli
Undertaker
Phyllis Holmes
Sometimes a person, because of various aches and
pains stays home from their exercise class. However, here is a report from one of our members that
shows it can be best to just modify what you do
rather than not do anything at all.
“I pulled a muscle in my lower back on a Saturday. I
went to my Tuesday Tai Chi class intent on doing
whatever my body would allow. I was able to bend
to thigh level. After doing the warm up exercises
and the set, my back loosened up to the point that I
was able to touch my knees. I left Tai Chi feeling
better then when I arrived.” T.D.
Thank You to all our volunteers for helping to ensure that our Tai Chi Class is enjoyed by all members.
People say money talks. I don’t know about theirs, but
mine always just waves Goodbye…
Telephone: (204) 949-2200
In Gimli Tel.: (204) 642-7124
Fax: (204) 694-9494
Email: [email protected]
82 - 5th Avenue,
Gimli, MB R0C 1B1
FRIDAY FLOOR CURLING
Office
Our annual Spring In-house bonspiel on April 1st and
8th will mark the end of another floor curling season.
Marg, Mavis and Vera have done an outstanding job
of running things this year. They want to thank all of
the people who helped with the setups and takedowns. Coming off of a very successful run I’m pretty
sure they will all be anxious to come back in the Fall.
Friday floor curling is one of the larger activities here
at the Centre. It usually involves 24 regular teams, 4
people per team, and a host of other people that offer
to help with setup, special events, and organizing.
Adding to the flow of people is our Friday lunch program which allows the curlers to purchase a delicious
lunch in between, before or after their games. The
Friday lunch program is also open to the community
as well.
On any given Friday the Centre will see upwards of
150 people playing, socializing and having fun.
Have a great Summer Everyone, see you in Fall!
FIRST Place, 2016 January to March Floor Curling Season
BUILDING & MAINTENANCE
Roy “Tool Belt Boy” Clarke
Spring is officially here so in March the exterior
Christmas lights came down. The higher day
time temperatures are appreciated. This should
provide Norm with a break from having to clear
away the snow for, hopefully, some time to
come. Many thanks Norm, for not only making
sure the main entrance is clear but for ensuring
the exit doors are also clear and that there are
paths from the doors in case of an emergency.
Wilfred Shipman, Linda Shipman, Georgie Rutter, & Don
Smith. Presenter: Mavis Gerwing (far left)
Now you understand why Peter Pan didn’t
want to grow up.
“If we look tired in the photo it’s from carrying me through
the season this year.”, comments Don on their win.
WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE
MONDAY
Fit N’ Fun
Line Dance
Canasta
TUESDAY
9:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Yoga
Tai Chi
Fabric Arts
Beginners Ballroom
Ballroom Dancing
Anytime
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
Tai Chi
Contract Bridge
Canasta
Wood Carvers
9:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
2nd and 4rth Thursdays each month
Cribbage
Line Dance
Fit N’ Fun
Jammers
Texas Hold ‘Em
Duplicate Bridge
Circle Dance
Bingo
FRIDAY
THURSDAY
Billiards
Floor Curling
Yoga
Shutterbugs
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Fit N’ Fun
9:30 a.m.
Fit N’ Fun Saturdays will
move to Fridays for the Summer starting on April 15th.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
ACTIVITY PRICES - Members $1.00 - Non members $6.00. Some activities charge more, due to prize money and service fee.
PLEASE CONTACT ACTIVITY DIRECTOR BEFORE JOINING. CONTACT NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS ARE ON THE FRONT INSIDE COVER OF THE NEWS LETTER.
NUMBERS AT A GLANCE
HORIZON Hearing ………..…….
•
For Appointment call 1-877-300-7507
Next Scheduled day for Horizon Hearing at New Horizons 55+ is: APRIL 7 & 20
BELTONE Hearing ………………
For Appointment call 1-800-661-2653
• Next Scheduled day for Beltone at New Horizons 55+ Activity Centre is: APRIL 27
BASIC INCOME TAX RETURNS
Single person with income under $30,000.00
Couple with income under $40,000.00
One adult with one child under $35,000.00
Please Call 204-642-7909 to be referred to one of our Volunteer Tax Return Preparers trained by
Revenue Canada.
Be assured that this service is entirely confidential.
Appointments Only. Please Call New Horizons Office
204-642-7909
Find New Horizon 55+ at our website: www.gimlinewhorizons.com