Newsletter August 2015 - Regina Senior Citizens Centre
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Newsletter August 2015 - Regina Senior Citizens Centre
Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre RSCC BUS TOUR ASSINIBOIA SHURNIAK ART GALLERY Newsletter August 2015 August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 1 Newsletter - August 2015 August Crib, Whist and Kaiser 3 President’s Message 4 Pool Room News 5 RSCC Bus Tour - Assiniboia Shurniak Art Gallery 6 Good Deeds of Kindness 8 Senior Applause - Meet Shelby! 9 Happenings at Winnipeg Street 12 Poetry 14 Supported Retirement 16 August Lunch 17 Dear Phoebe 18 August Activities at Elphinstone 19 Forever in Motion - Older Adult Leaders Wanted 20 Dance Schedule - July to December 21 Regina Senior Citizens Centre Regina Senior Citizens Centre 2134 Winnipeg Street 2404 Elphinstone Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X6 Regina, Saskatchewan S4T 7S7 Phone: 306 525 2154 Phone: 306 359 3847 Fax: 306 525 2155 Fax: 306 539 3881 www.reginaseniorcitizenscentre.ca August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 2 August Crib, Whist, Bridge and Kaiser All games and tournaments are held at the Winnipeg Street Centre and start at 12 noon. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Whist Tournament 3 4 5 Centres Closed Trump Whist Tournament 10 11 Cribbage Whist 6 7 8 Kaiser Whist Bridge Tournament 12 13 14 15 Kaiser Tournament Bridge Tournament Whist Bridge Tournament 17 18 19 Cribbage Tournament Military Whist Tournament 24 25 Cribbage Whist 20 21 22 Kaiser Whist Bridge Tournament 26 27 28 29 Kaiser Tournament Bridge Tournament Whist Bridge Tournament 31 Cribbage August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 3 President’s Message ... the Centre. I look forward to this fall I know it will be fun. Wow! What a summer it has been. It’s hard to believe that it is almost half over. I hope all the members are enjoying these few months of warm weather. The front staff and the board have been working hard behind the scenes. Although many of our programs are not meeAng that doesn’t mean that nothing is going on. As you all know the backbone of the Centre is the volunteers and we are always looking for new blood. The Centre needs people to serve on commiEees and to pitch in for some our upcoming events. If you would like to assist in any way please contact the front desk at Winnipeg St. or talk to Brad at Elphinstone St. There are some exciAng things happening starAng in September and going on for the rest of the year. Keep an eye on the newsleEer next month when these will be announced. The new members of the board are seEling in nicely and are very enthusiasAc about working for Enjoy the rest of the summer at any rate you will sAll see me at either Centre. Joanne CorbeE The RSCC wishes to thank its sponsors ... August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 4 POOLROOMNEWS Pool Room News... AUGUST 20I5 On May 266,we heldthe 10'r'AnnualTonyFrei Singles8 Ball Tournament.Wehada record28 playerssignup. Sothanksto all the playerswho took part. I sawnothingbut goodsportsmanship all aroundandwe hada lot of fun. Herearethe results: Champion- Larry Hunter A RunnerUp - Karl Strahm B Winner - Ron Kostiuk B RunnerUp - RossBrown Congratulations to all the winners.A total of $100inprize moneywasdoledout followedby a great Wind Up Party. Thankyou very muchto DorisFrei for all shedid in planningandorganizingthe excellentlunch. Thedessertwasespecially delicious. On June23'd,weheldthe4tr'AnnualRSCC& PoolRoomSnookerToumament.Againwe hada greattime with26 playersparticipating.After the dustcleared,herearethe results: A Champion- Karl Strahm A RunnerUp - Ron Sandalack B Champion- Bill Schiller B RunnerUp - Marion Schiller C Champion- TonyFrei C RunnerUp - Bob Brann Thankyou to everybodyfor participatingand$150in prizemoneywasawardedto the winners.A specialthankyou to Cathyfor organizingour lunch. The Chinesefood hit the spot. The latestword out of MooseJawis thatthey can'tmakeit hereuntil Augustsometime.Sowatch PoolRoomwindowfor an updatewhenthe informationbecomesavailable.In the meantimeI'll keep you posted. Our nexttournamentis ourAnnualBuffalo Bill OpenSinglesfgdt Tournament.It is scheduled to starton July 28that 9:00AM. Comeon out that weekandwatchsomegreat9 Ball games.Everyone welcome.Resultswill be postedin the September Newsletter. Our HighestRun of PointsWinnerfor JunewasRon Kostiukat 36 points. Our secondary winner wasSamBraileanwho ran 27 pointson June18tr'.Also specialkudosto GerryBlanchardwho ran 32 pointson June5thandDaveMoskalykwho ran 33 pointson June9tr'.Congratulations on somegreat shootingguys. And in closing,a specialthankyou to DaveMoskatyt for donatingthe 4 greatchairsto our Pool Room. Thechairslook great,Dave,andthe guyssurelike them. Thankyou, TonyFrei August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 5 RSCC BUS TOUR - ASSINIBOIA SHURNIAK ART GALLERY shovel Prince Charles used and pictures from that day are in a display case inside the lobby. The Regina Senior Citizen’s Centre (RSCC) organized a bus tour consisting of 49 people to travel out to Assiniboia on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 on Moose Mountain Bus Lines. The group toured the Prince Of Wales Cultural And Recreation Centre, the Shurniak Art Gallery and the Assiniboia And District Museum. Inside this very large complex is a 4 sheet Curling Rink with numerous seats on the side, a full Gymnasium with a large stage, a commercial sized kitchen, Regional Library, Movie Theatre and rental rooms on the main floor. Then on the second floor is a Karate Club, more rental rooms and the Curling Rink Lounge with large windows overlooking the ice sheets. The group left Regina at 8:30am and arrived in Assiniboia after the two hour bus trip. The first tour stop was the Prince Of Wales Cultural and Recreation Centre. It is named “Prince Of Wales”, as the last time Prince Charles was in Saskatchewan, he went to Assiniboia to partake in the official sod turning ceremony to mark construction of the building. The August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! The group then went across the street to the Shurniak Art Gallery. Mr. Bill Shurniak worked all over the world throughout his career and purchased various pieces of paintings and art throughout that time. Upon his retirement, he built a beautiful Art ! ! ! ! ! ! page 6 to go from the Shurniak Art Gallery over to the Assiniboia And District Museum. The Museum showcased the Prentice African Safari Exhibit, a quilting display, an old style main street and James Parker Vintage Car Collection. Outside in the yard were more antique cars from the 1920’s and 30’s and antique farm implements. At 3pm and 3:30pm, shuttle bus runs were again offered to go from the Museum back to the Art Gallery. Many people made another stop in the Team room for afternoon drinks and snacks. Gallery in Assiniboia to showcase his extensive Art Collection and to share it with everyone. There is a very impressive, beautiful arched entrance to At 4:30pm, a large group photo was taken of the 49 people on the tour which was taken outside, just in front of the main entrance. If you would like a copy of the picture, just call Brad at the RSCC Elphinstone location at 359-3847 and I can e-mail you a copy. The group then loaded up on to the bus one last time and made the two hour trek back to Regina. A great time was had by all! the facility, 7 galleries, 4 offices, a Tea Room and a beautiful garden right beside the building that you can tour and eat in as well. Most of the tour group had lunch in the Tea Room at 11:30am. Around noon, RSCC Elphinstone Coordinator Brad Weiss introduced Bill Shurniak to everyone in the Tea Room and he was kind enough to welcome everyone and say a few words about the Gallery. Everyone then toured around the Art Gallery. At 2pm and 2:30pm, the RSCC offered shuttle runs on the bus August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 7 Good Deeds of Kindness at the Regina Senior Ci4zen Centre Kindness through good deeds for seniors is what this project endeavours to accomplish The idea is to offer good deeds along the way, while also featuring others doing good deeds thereby bringing seniors and youth together. The project hopefully will inspire others to take part and to really explore the idea that good deeds actually make monumental differences in people's lives. Street Culture Kidz and the Regina Senior Citizens Centre have partnered on tthis project that will see youth interact with older adults through acts of kindness. The basic premise is that Street Culture youth will assist one older adult each week for a few hours during the summer. They will pull weeds and spruce up the seniors’ planters and gardens. The Good Deed Project was initiated by the Street Culture Kidz Group. I will be sending out a group of girls from Street Culture to do a good deed with some of our seniors that are unable to physically bend down and tend their gardens. It will be a one day a week project. I will phone one of my seniors and have the girls go and work with our senior with yard work on Thursday afternoon over the summer months for a few hours each time. This community movement endeavours to promote random acts of kindness towards seniors. Thank You Jackie Harrower Marketing/Development Coordinator The RSCC wishes to thank its sponsors ... Jolly’s Surgical Supplies Ltd. 120 Victoria Ave Regina, Sk Ph 306-522-3833 August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 8 Senior Applause By Ray Zelowsky Shelby Harrower-‐ Office Manager at R.S.C.C Usually when I write a column I ask the subject to pen a few notes so I know what they are all about. However Shelby did such a good job that I decided to let her tell her own story-‐ this makes it very personal. My name is Shelby Harrower; I am 19 years old and am currently working at the R.S.C.C. as a summer student for my mother Jackie. I also work as an eyewear consultant at the opAcal centre in Superstore; and for the Saskatchewan Blind Sports AssociaAon as a Goal ball Coach, and am in charge of hosAng pracAces twice a week and helping athletes progress within the sport of Goal ball. Lastly, I work for the Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports AssociaAon as the Regional Bridging the Gap Coordinator; my posiAon for this job is to help people with physical disabiliAes find a wheelchair sport of their choosing and help them get involved in community in a recreaAonal manner. Wheelchair sports have always been a very big passion of mine ever since I was a liEle girl. My sister Cory has cerebral palsy and started playing wheelchair basketball when I was around 5yrs old. AYer seeing my sister parAcipate in this sport I decided that I would like to try it out. I started playing when I was 6yrs old and have been playing ever since. Wheelchair basketball is the only sport in the world where people with a disability can compete at a naAonal level with a person who is able bodied. My biggest accomplishment so far with in the sport was in May 2015, when my team won a bronze medal at the Canadian NaAonal Women’s Wheelchair Tournament in Calgary. I competed in this tournament with my sister Cory and was the leading scorer for Team Sask with 27 points. This was also the very first August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 9 Ame Saskatchewan has ever medaled at a women’s naAonal tournament. I am currently studying at the U of R, and taking TherapeuAc RecreaAon within the faculty of Kinesiology. TherapeuAc RecreaAon is focused on helping people with an illness or disability to become more acAve and get involved in recreaAonal acAviAes in the community. My dreams for the future with this degree are to become a NaAonal Wheelchair Basketball Coach and be able to help people within the sport of wheelchair basketball accomplish their dreams. We o@en hear about how our youth simply waste their Ame on their youth. However as you can see by reading Shelby’s descripAon that this is the furthest thing from the truth! A@er reading what this young lady has packed into her life we can truly say – “the youth isn’t wasted on the young!” Believe me a@er dealing with many teenagers I can tell you that there are many teenagers like Shelby. You’ll noAce that not only are they spending their Ame learning, they are also helping others. Quite o@en aiding seniors is at the top of their list. As Office Manager at the R.S.C.C. one of Shelby’s tasks is to work with seniors. Recently I asked a senior that had just spent some Ame with Shelby what she thought of her. The senior replied “Wow! What a pleasure it was being in that young ladies company-‐ she makes me feel at home when I come to the centre! She is polite, knowledgeable and above all respecRul to us-‐ you can tell she likes being here!” I should menAon that one thing that Shelby didn’t tell us in the write up is that she is a singer and performs in a very pleasant and professional way. This arAcle is called Senior Applause-‐ so seniors go ahead and applaud! Thanks Shelby Senior Art Also shown is a number of works of art done by seniors at the Centre. Come in and see the displays that are around the building! August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 10 Yes indeed many seniors that do art work at the centre are very accomplished! Perhaps you should join them in the many art classes provided! The RSCC wishes to thanks its sponsors ... August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 11 Happenings at Winnipeg Street Centre ... Mondays - 10, 17, 24, 31 (Centre closed August 3) 8am to 4pm Housekeeping & Yard Work 8am Snooker & 8-Ball - Games Room 8am to 4pm Rental Tours 9:15 - 10:00 Exercise 12:00 Cribbage - Lounge (10, 24, 31) Bridge Tournament - August 10, 24 - 12:00pm Cribbage Tournament - August 17 - 12:00pm Tuesdays - 4, 11, 18, 25 8am to 4pm Housekeeping & Yard Work 8am Snooker & 8-Ball - Games Room 8am to 4pm Rental Tours 9:15 Floor Curling 12:00 Whist (11, 25) 1:00 Oil Rouging Trump Whist Tournament - August 4 - 12:00pm Military Whist Tournament - August 18 - 12:00pm Wednesdays - 5, 12, 19, 26 8am to 4pm Housekeeping & Yard Work 8am to 4pm Rental Tours 8am Snooker & 8-Ball - Games Room 9:00 Lapidary - Art Room 9:15 Exercise - Auditorium 1:00 Afternoon Dance - Auditorium Pulled-Pork Lunch - August 19 Thursdays - 6, 18, 20, 27 8am to 4pm Housekeeping & Yard Work 8am Snooker & 8-Ball - Games Room 8am to 4pm Rental Tours 9:15 Floor Curling - Auditorium 12:00 Kaiser - Lounge (6, 13, 20, 27) 12:00 Bridge Tournaments (6, 13, 20, 27) 1:00 to 3:00 Drop in Ceramics Kaiser Tournament - August 13, 27 - 12:00pm Fridays - 7, 14, 21, 28 8am to 4pm Housekeeping & Yard Work 8am Snooker & 8 Ball - Games Room 8am to 4pm Rental Tours 9:15 Exercise - Auditorium 10:00 Paint for Pleasure - Art Room 10:00 - 3:00 Quilting - Ceramic Room Angel Dresses - First Friday in August 1:00 Afternoon Dance - Auditorium Good Food Store - 10:00am to 12:00pm August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 12 Saturdays - 4, 11, 18, 25 10am to 3 pm Snooker & 8 Ball - Games Room 12:00 Whist - Lounge (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) Whist Tournament - August 1 - 12:00pm The Civic Holiday... The Civic Holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of August and it's a public holiday in some provinces and territories. The civic holiday is not a statutory holiday. It is known by many names in different provinces and municipalities. It's called Regatta Day in Newfoundland, Saskatchewan Day in SK, British Columbia Day in BC, Natal Day in Nova Scotia and PEI, Simcoe Day in Toronto, New Brunswick Day in New Brunswick, Colonel By Day in Ottawa, Heritage Day in Alberta and Joseph Brant Day in Burlington, ON. It is called Benjamin Vaughan day in the City of Vaughan, Ontario. The Civic Holiday is commonly referred to as the August long weekend. It is probably the busiest day on highways as tens of thousands of families go camping, to cottages etc. this weekend. Each municipality that opts to declare the holiday can give it a unique name. It's called the "civic" holiday because it's the holiday that cities have authority to declare. from www.statutoryholidays.com/civic-holiday.php The RSCC wishes to thank its sponsors ... August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 13 Poetry ... Life is a pathway that you follow each turn has a hill and hollow up and down, ‘round and about. Each day you live have no doubt that somewhere down that road you will have to carry a load of hopes, dreams, joys and sorrow knowing “there’s always tomorrow”. If today has its problems in order to solve them--handle with care: try to be fair. Take time to share: take time to care. Take time to listen: take time to think. Take time to hear what others speak. Close your mouth but not your eyes before you speak something unwise. Open your ears and listen closely when someone speaks of being lonely. Reach out and touch have no fear and watch the loneliness disappear. Theresa Hnatiuk July 29, 1992 Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly __________________________________ Regina Douglas Park Constituency Office #105-438 Victoria Ave. E. Regina, Saskatchewan, S4N 0N7 Ph: 306-352-1797 Fax: 306-352-1824 Email: [email protected] Russ Marchuk, R.V.M., MLA August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 14 Poetry ... We feeble humanswith feet of clay, Travel our journey with merriment, Without a care, As a flock of birds in early spring, Until that day,that dreadedday, We must look backoffid in one secondcome ta rcalize that there are Somepatcheswe needto mend or make amend. With sudden and startling clarity we see it all, We understandit all, Yes! We are all so transient,perishableand weak, that we must standstraight When the wind blows and decideswho must go, or is to stayjust a bit longer to enjoy the breeze, The sun's warmth" A gentlekiss, A bit more love. Winter 2015 Oscar(Ozzie)Rivera The RSCC wishes to thank its sponsors ... travel medical insurance 1-306-721-1435 August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 15 Supported Retirement ... Greetings from Supported Retirement..we hope you are enjoying the summer and the beautiful weather we are having so far. Our group has continued attending the Wednesday and Friday dances averaging 7 dancers. We welcomed two new participants this spring, Pat Kilbride and Janice Shaw. Our Thursday morning group has been very busy the past couple of months. Some of our activities have included attending the Centre Pancake Breakfast, walks in the neighborhood, our monthly Northgate Mall breakfasts, a visit to a local greenhouse to purchase plants and individually plant them in pots to take home, lawn bowling, picnics both in Wascana Park and Ipsco, a wiener roast at Bev's, Lumsden for breakfast, a tour of Global News, and shopping. We try to get out into the community as much as we can during the summer months to take advantage of the weather. Our August calendar is also full with the following activities planned: August 6 - tour by trolley of the RCMP barracks, followed by a tour of the Heritage Center August 13 - a Centre activity August 20 - volunteer work at the Humane Society August 25 - tour of Rawlco Radio August 27 - breakfast/shopping at Northgate Mall. Once again this year we continue to have Green Days on Fridays to show our Rider support and invite you to join us! I will be away the week of August 10, and once again I leave the program in Carol's trusty hands. That's it for this month! Hope you continue to have a safe and happy summer! Bev The RSCC wishes to thank its sponsors ... Iris Viney 306 533 1090 iris.vineycentury21.ca www.century21.ca/iris.viney August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 16 RSCC August Luncheon Wednesday, August 19 11:30am to 12:30pm Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre 2134 Winnipeg Street Join us for Pulled-Pork Sandwiches with Caesar Salad, Coffee and Dessert $8 for RSCC Members $11 for non-members Last day to purchase tickets is Monday, August 17. No tickets will be available at the door. Member card required upon request. Please see the Front Desk to purchase tickets or if you have any questions call 306 525 2154 August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 17 Dear Phoebe... Dear Phoebe: I wanted you to know how much I have enjoyed belonging to the RSSC. When will the early bird memberships go on sale? Dear Phoebe: I have been away most of the summer, when with the fall programs be rolled out. Anxious for the fall Dear Anxious: Thank you. I know that the services are getting better every year. If you want to help us out by volunteering please let us know! Missing my social buddies Dear Missing: Keep your eye on the bulletin board and also consult the Newsletter. The early bird membership drive will begin the end of September. If you have friends who have not yet joined encourage them to sign up. PHOEBE AT LARGE The Elphinstone Centre has been very busy this month. On July15 a bus load of enthusiastic members, enjoyed a trip to the Assinaboia Art Gallery and the Heritage Museum (see this newsletter for a report and pictures). It was so much fun everyone was clambering for another outing. Many suggestions were brought forth and Brad will be looking at them. Last Thursday the 24th the annual Exhibition Barbeque was held. We all had a rocking good time. August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 18 August Activities RSCC Elphinstone Street Centre 2404 Elphinstone Street 306-359-3847 at Elphinstone ... Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 3 2 4 9:30-10am Exercise 10:00-11:30am Cycling And Walking HOLIDAY CLOSED 5 9:15-11:20am Floor Curling 12:00-3:00pm Court Whist 1:00-3:00pm Crib 10 1:00-3:00pm Paint For Pleasure 9 11 9:30-10am Exercise 10:00-11:30am Cycling And Walking 9:15-11:20am Floor Curling 12:00-3:00pm Court Whist 5:30-7:30pm RSCC Potluck Supper 18 9:30-10am Exercise 10:00-11:30am Cycling And Walking 17 1:00-3:00pm Paint For Pleasure 19 9:15-11:20am Floor Curling 12:00-3:00pm Court Whist 1:00-3:00pm Crib 23 24 1:00-3:00pm Paint For Pleasure 25 9:30-10am Exercise 10:00-11:30am Cycling And Walking NO SWW Summer Break 30 August 2015! ! 12:00-3:00pm Military Whist Tournament 7 12:00-3:00pm Bridge Tournament 8 14 15 12:00-3:00pm Bridge Tournament 1:00-3:00pm Drop In Painting (All Mediums) 7:00-10:00pm Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament 20 9:30-10am Exercise 10:00-11:30am Cycling And Walking 21 12:00-3:00pm Bridge Tournament 22 28 12:00-3:00pm Bridge Tournament 29 1:00-3:00pm Drop In Painting (All Mediums) 27 9:30-10am Exercise 10:00-11:30am Cycling And Walking 26 9:15-11:20am Floor Curling 1:00-3:00pm Crib 31 1:00-3:00pm Watercolour Class (1st Day) 1:00-3:00pm Drop In Painting (All Mediums) 13 9:30-10am Exercise 10:00-11:30am Cycling And Walking 12 1:00-3:00pm Crib 16 6 9:30-10am Exercise 10:00-11:30am Cycling And Walking 1:00-3:00pm Drop In Painting (All Mediums) Notes: ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 19 Older Adults Leaders Wanted Are you over the age of 50? Do you believe in the benefits of physical activity, are physically active and enjoy helping others? Why not volunteer as an Older Adult Leader? The Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region is offering FREE 20—hour Forever...in motion Leadership Training. The training will enhance and develop your skills in leading physical activity classes for your peers. The training includes: information on how to lead a safe exercise program for older adults, chronic conditions, preventing falls and other practical hands-on experience. Forever...in motion is a joint initiative with the Saskatchewan Park and Recreation Association (SPRA). Forever...in motion Leadership Training schedule: Date: Tuesday, September 1,8,15,22 or Tuesday, November 3,10,17,24 Time: 9:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Place: Core Ritchie Neighbourhood Center, 445 14th Avenue, Regina For more information or to register, Contact Marisol Molina-Smith 306-766-6327 Or email [email protected] The RSCC wishes to thank its sponsors ... Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly __________________________________ Regina Douglas Park Constituency Office #105-438 Victoria Ave. E. Regina, Saskatchewan, S4N 0N7 Ph: 306-352-1797 Fax: 306-352-1824 Email: [email protected] Russ Marchuk, R.V.M., MLA August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 20 Regina Senior Citizens’ Centre Dances July to December, 2015 July 3 July 8, 10 July 15, 17 July 22, 24 July 29, 31 Jerry Ackerman Prairie Ramblers Old Tyme Music Makers Al & Company Dennis Ficor August 5, 7 August 12, 14 August 19, 21 August 26, 28 September 2, 4 September 9, 11 September 16, 18 September 23, 25 September 30, October 2 Prairie Ramblers Al & Company Old Tyme Music Makers Diamond Trio October 7, 9 October 14, 16 October 21, 23 October 28, 30 Prairie Ramblers The Repeats Diamond Trio Al & Company • Dances are held Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. • Members pay $4, non-members $5. (Prices are subject to change) • Dances are held at 2134 Winnipeg Street. • Members and non-members are welcome. • Singles and couples are welcome. The Repeats Diamond Trio Dennis Ficor Al & Company For more information, please call the RSCC at 306 525 2154 Old Tyme Music Makers November 4, 6 November 11 November 13, 15 November 18, 20 November 25, 27 Dennis Ficor NO DANCE Jerry Ackerman Old Tyme Music Makers The Repeats December 2, 4 December 9, 11 December 16, 18 December 23, 25 December 30, January 1 Prairie Ramblers Dennis Ficor Al & Company NO DANCES NO DANCES Dances return to regular schedule beginning January 7, 2016 August 2015! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! page 21 . Sweet, Sweet Summertime! Summertime is a special time—long, lazy days filled with sunshine, warm sand on our toes, juicy strawberries, the plaintive cry of loons at the lake, hot dogs roasted over the campfire, sipping iced tea and watching the sun go down. But even more important, it’s a time for families to get together;; it’s a time of visiting and reconnecting. Time and the miles between us slip away as we listen to grandchildren giggling and reminisce about days gone by. It’s a time of simply enjoying each other’s company. Together, we make memories that will last a lifetime…..and well beyond. Love endures all things. Summertime is also a good time to talk with our family about practical things like wills, power of attorney, downsizing to a smaller home with less maintenance, medical concerns, and future planning. It might surprise you to know that it’s also a good time to talk about funeral preplanning so that your family knows what your wishes are. Our experience has shown us that stress can be greatly reduced if final arrangements have been discussed, planned, and if you wish, pre-funded. Our preplanning specialist, Brad Funston, would be honoured to assist you by explaining the emotional and financial advantages, and the options available to you through our preplanning service. He is available to meet, at your convenience, in your home or at Speers. And, we’d love to meet the people who are special to you! Have a wonderful and safe summer everyone! The loving embrace of family. 2136 College Avenue | 306-522-3232 | speersfuneralchapel.com August 2015 page 22