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M A Y
The
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Gazette
Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre
In-Home Care
a prairie
favourite
for successful recovery
RECIPE PAGE 18
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Save the Date!!
Mother’s Day Buffet
Father’s Day Buffet
May 9 at 12:30pm
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June 13
Saturday Dances
Garage Sale
May 10 & 24
Doors Open at 6:30pm
Tickets $12
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June 21, 2014
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Sasi Jaunt
Casino
June 7
Check-in 8:00 – 8:30am
July 26 & 27
Volunteers Urgently Needed
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2212 13 STREET NW CALGARY AB T2M 4P7
WWW.CONFEDPARK55PLUS.CA
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SPRING DROP-IN ACTIVITIES
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Whist - Mondays
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pickleball - Mondays
1:00pm - 2:15pm
A recreational drop-in Centre.
There are activities and classes to suit everyone.
Crib ~ Tuesdays
9:30am - 11:30am
Membership is $30.00 per year.
Floor Curling ~ Wednesdays
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Associate Memberships available
for those under 55 years
Bridge ~ Fridays
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Reception Desk Open
Monday to Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
SNOOKER
Men - Mondays 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ladies - Tuesdays 9:00am - 2:00pm
Open to All – Wednesdays & Thursdays
Ladies- Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm
GOOD FOOD BOX
Through this program members can purchase
fresh fruits and vegetables at an affordable price.
Large Box – 40+ Lbs.
$30
Medium Box – 30+Lbs. $25
Small Box – 20+ Lbs.
$20
DANCE WITH US!
May 27, 2014 – Order Deadline
June 5, 2014 – Delivery
Call 403-289-4780 to place your order
Doors open at 6:30pm - Dance 7:30pm
Cost $12.00
May 10, 2014 – For Old Tyme’s Sake
May 24, 2014 – The Badlanders
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteering is good for your heart.
Next-to-New Shop, Reception, Library,
Kitchen, Dance or Decorating Committee.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Travel
Phone: 403.289.4780 to book an appointment
for the following services:
Contact the Centre
[email protected]
Podiatrist
Next Date: June 6, 2014
Lawyer
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Library
Weekdays 10:00am - 3:00pm
THE CENTRE TRAVEL & TOURS
Wednesdays from 9am – 12:30pm
Boutique & Next-to-New Shop
Weekdays 9:30am - 3:00pm
See Page 9 for the recent tours being offered
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In This Issue…
Current Board Executives:
President, Linda Earl
Vice President, Agnes Jessamine
Treasurer, Patricia Dosdall
Secretary, Noreen Rockafellow
Past President, Jeanne Duggan
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President’s Report
Executive Director’s Report
Volunteer Corner
Dance News
Book Club ❧ Choir
Barbershop Chorus
Word Search
The Centre Travel & Tours
In Home Care for Successful Recovery
Conpark Crossword
Tea & Conversation
Number Cruncher Solution
Library ❧ Book Reviews
LOL ❧ Crossword Solution
The Way In (Calgary Older Adult Services)
Recipe: Flapper Pie
May Clubs & Activities Calendar
Community Events
May Events & Services Calendar
Number Cruncher Puzzle
Directors:
Bev Cumming
Jean McCauley
Penney Kome
Ernie Shemko
Atiya Qadry
Staff:
Executive Director, Maureen Orton
Executive Assistant, Judy Cairns
Coord. Of Volunteers, Stacy Stewart
Coord. of Tea & Conversation, Debbie Nay
Assist. Coord. of T&C, Stacy Stewart
Accountant, Laurie Townsend
‘The Way In’ - Calgary Family Services:
Older Adult Service Coordinators;
Suja Thomas
Catherine Aw
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To the Families of
Russ Fletcher
Phyllis Gifford
Joan Nelson
SUBSCRIBE
Did you know you can subscribe to the Gazette and
receive it by email? Go to www.confedpark55plus.ca
or drop by the Centre and ask how.
our
Welcome to Our New Members
Britt Christoffersson, Robert Lean,
Ktherine Marrinan, Al McLellan, Graham
Neville, June Osbaldiston, Sina Rasmussen,
Marlene Stevenson, Lilly Varghese, Elena
Welzel
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President’s Report
Linda Earl – President
The Centre’s AGM is done for another year and the Board will be getting on with the business of the
Centre. This year we hope to update all of the Centre’s policies and procedures.
We are looking forward to the Sasi Jaunt that is happening on June 7th and a couple of weeks later on
June 21st is the Garage Sale. Both of these undertakings are to raise money for YOUR Centre and both
will only be a success with a commitment from many VOLUNTEERS.
There are many and varied opportunities to volunteer for – look at the lists on the front desk or stop by
and talk to Stacy in the Office. Stacy is always happy to chat about volunteer opportunities and help
you discover how you can help.
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From the Executive Director’s Desk
Maureen Orton – Executive Director
Yeah!! Spring has finally sprung.
Wishing all mothers, grandmothers and great grand mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day!
A Mother’s Day Buffet will be held Friday, May 9th at noon - members $10.00. and non-members $15.00.
Stay after the buffet and play a variety of board or card games - they will be made available for anyone
wanting play. There will also be a Fathers Day Buffet on Friday, June 13th – didn’t want to leave the men
out. Tickets are available at the front desk.
I am so glad that members are enjoying some of the new activities that were offered this spring. A Golf
Clinic was offered at Eagle Quest Dome with golf pro Mike Anderson. Ten members took advantage of
the lessons are now ready for the golf season.
On Saturday, June 7th – Get Sasi! Our Sasi Jaunt (1.5 km or 5 km) walk or run through Confederation
Park begins with check-in between 8:00 - 8:30am. Join Kelsey & Nate in some fun stretching exercises to
get you warmed up and ready to go. Runners will start off at 9:00am, Nordic walkers at 9:15am and
walkers will head out at 9:30am (times are approximate but we will try our best to be on time). Join as an
individual or put a team together. Help raise money for the Centre and get incentivized by collecting
pledges. Bring your family - all ages are invited to participate, this is a fun, family event. Early birds can
register for $20/individual before May 9th - after that the price jumps to $30. Teams of 2-6 people are $60.
Check out Sasijaunt.com for details. Everyone registered will receive swag bags with some awesome Sasi
items in it.
There are many positions available for volunteers to become involved, including cheerleaders along the
route to motivate participants – sign-up at reception or see Stacy in the office for more information. Every
volunteer will receive a custom designed t-shirt, so be sure to come to the office to see a sample and order
your size.
The Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, June 21st. If you wish to volunteer to sort donated items or on
the day of the sale, sign-up sheets are at the front desk. You may bring items to donate for the sale starting
Tuesday, June 17th through the 20th.
Congratulations to the Board of Director’s members, elected at the Annual General Meeting. I look
forward to working with all of you over the next year and I am sure you will enjoy your term.
Reminder: the office will be closed on Monday, May 19th (Victoria Day). All classes have been cancelled on
that day. Enjoy your time with family and friends.
Keep Smiling!
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Presented by
In support of seniors – helping them stay connected to
their communities.
1 Annual
Open to individuals or teams
1.5km walk ~ 5km walk/run
June 7, 2014
Check-in 8:00am
For race details or to register visit
sasijaunt.com or runningroom.com
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Volunteer Corner
~Stacy Stewart
“Re-examine all you have been told...Dismiss whatever insults your Soul.”
~Walt Whitman
Important Dates in May:
Sunday, May 4, 2014: Star Wars’ Day!
Sunday, May 11, 2014: Mother’s Day
Monday, May 19, 2014: Victoria Day
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer of the Month:
Agnes Jessamine
Counters: We are looking for 1–2
people to help with keeping the Centre
balanced. The commitment is
Wednesdays from 1pm-3pm.
The Casino and the Garage Sale has a
few more spots available! Sign up at
Reception!
Agnes worked in an office for over
35 years. She now has time,
which gives her the fabulous
opportunity to walk every day with
friends, either in North Hill Mall or
through Confederation Park!
Got Wool?
We are looking for donations of yarn,
wool and other like items. Donations
are given to people to knit/crochet
fabulous items for the boutique!
Agnes has been with the Centre
for four years and has been on the
Board for three years. Currently Agnes is the Vice President on the
Board of Directors.
Got Time?
In addition to walking everyday she also takes belly dancing classes
at the Centre on Mondays!
Want to volunteer, but can’t commit
during a scheduled day? Know how
to knit, crochet, sew, or bead? Why
not put your talents to work and
create items for the boutique?
Already volunteering
at the Centre?
Interested in getting to
know other volunteers
socially? Some
volunteers have
expressed interest in
getting together monthly.
Have any ideas?
Interested? Contact Stacy
stacy@confedpark55+.ca
or call 403-289-4780
Thank you AGNES for everything!!
Get Sasi!
We still have a few more volunteer opportunities available!
Volunteers needed before June 7; make fabulous SWAG bags for the
runners/walkers, hand out the bags at the Running Room and/or the
Centre, volunteer at North Hill Mall to tell people about Sasi. Volunteer
on June 7th; staff the check-in booth, be a Water Marshall, a cheerleader
or help with set-up/take down.
Do you have any special talents? Face painting? Dog biscuit making?
Balloon sculpting? Let us know!!
Can’t volunteer but still want to be a part of the event? Pledge someone
who is running/walking!! There are loads of people at the Centre right
now ready to get Sasi! Judy in the office, Board members and of course
my dog Yoda will be getting Sasi too.
NEW! Have you seen a volunteer going above and beyond?
Starting May 1, 2014 you can now nominate a volunteer as the
volunteer of the month! Nomination forms are located at the front
door.
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Thank you to our Sponsors for the Annual Volunteer Event
Market Mall Location
Thank you Will!!!
Thank you to the Raging Grannies and the Western Reunion
Barbershop Chorus for the fabulous entertainment!
Crowfoot Location
Maureen Orton
Camera Club
Councillor Brian Pincott
Councillor Druh Farrell
Councillor Sean Chu
Councillor Evan Woolley
Councillor Richard Pootmans
Councillor Ward Sutherland
Councillor Shane Keating
Premier Hancock
Honourable Rick Fraser
Honourable Kyle Fawcett
Honourable Jonathon Denis
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Honourable Jonathon Denis
MLA Wayne Cao
MLA Linda Johnson
MLA Len Webber
MLA Moe Amery
Honourable Ric McIver
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Dance News
By Sandy Staple
The April 12th dance drew a good a crowd. The dancers enjoyed the music of ‘For Old Tyme’s Sake’
Sandy and Rick Staple hosted the evening with Dianne and Colin Beattie. Jan Dennis and Brian Peters
tended bar.
April 26th saw a smaller but enthusiastic crowd. The ‘Badlanders’ supplied the music for a fun evening.
Art Pahl and Eillen Billings hosted the evening with their very able crew; Shirley Chandler, Dolores
Rayburn, Vince Harty and Ardi and Rod Birchall. Maureen Harries and Clarice Sydorchuk tended bar
with Irene and Gordon Baturin.
Thanks to everyone for their help and support of the dances – it’s greatly appreciated.
We invite everyone to come out and enjoy an evening of fun and socializing in a great facility with live
music.
Upcoming Dances: May 10, 2014 – For Old Tyme’s Sake
May 24, 2014 – The Badlanders
Confederation Park Book Club
The book club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 12:30pm in the
library.
May 6th we shall be discussing Salmon Fishing in the Yemen written by Paul
Torday. This book was also made into a successful movie in 2013.
We welcome any new members who love books. June 3rd we will be
choosing the books for the following year (Sept 2014 to June 2015).
Please join us if you enjoy a good discussion. We read books of a wide
interest to everyone.
Confederation Park Choir
The Confederation Park Choir is actively seeking individuals who can sing Soprano, Alto, Tenor or
Bass.
Our Fall session will commence in September, 2014. We rehearse every Tuesday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
and perform at Calgary seniors’ centres and retirement homes on Wednesday afternoons in March, April
and May.
For more information, please call Stella at 403-230-5695. We would be happy to have you join our
choir for afternoons filled with beautiful voices and great music!
Western Reunion Barbershop Chorus
Western Reunion, daytime singers, under the direction of Doug Marwood, practice four part Barbershop
style harmony, every Tuesday from 10:15am until 11:45am at Confederation Park.
The group’s repertoire includes old-fashioned love songs, as well as songs from Broadway musicals, with
a few kids’ songs to boot. Almost any song with a melody may be included. Western Reunion has sung
for a varied audience including conventions, business men’s luncheons, community and church groups,
with the mainstay being senior’s lodges.
Bookings can be made by contacting Bob Miller at 403.239.6613.
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Word Search
ANYONE FOR TENNIS?
Can you find the hidden names? They may be horizontal,
vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards.
ANDY MURRAY
DAVID FERRER
GILLES SIMON
JANKO TIPSAREVIC
JERZY JANOWICZ
JO-WILFRIED TSONGA,
JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO
JUAN MONACO
KEI NISHIKORI
MARIN CILIC
MILOS RAONIC
NICOLAS ALMAGRO
NOVAK DJOKOVIC
RAFAEL NADAL
RICHARD GASQUET
ROGER FEDERER
SAM QUERREY
STANISLAS WAWRINKA,
TOMAS BERDYCH
TOMMY HAAS
Courtesy of www.puzzlechoice.com
The Centre Travel & Tours
Confederation Park is gearing up to take you on some fabulous trips/tours. Below are some of the tours planned
or in the planning phase. Be sure to watch our website, Facebook and the Gazette for future tours and trips.
Aspen Crossing – $35/person - without lunch or $55/person - includes a light lunch
May 21, 2014 (Registration Deadline May 7, 2014)
Be sure to book early, as this tour will fill up fast!
$35/person - without lunch (menu provided on day) or $55/person - includes a preordered light lunch
Have lunch on a train with fabulous opportunity for shopping, which includes their Greenhouse!
What we’re planning:
Pasu Farms – July 16, 2014
Sylvan Lake Boat Cruise – Watch for details
Sign up in the office. Contact Stacy at 403.289.4780 for more information.
Make your cheque payable to Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre.
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In-Home Care for Successful Recovery at Home
Judy Deleo, Comfort Keepers Calgary
Changes in healthcare and advances in medicine have created a situation
where patients are discharged from the hospital much sooner than
previously. While the patients may be medically fit to return home, they
are often not mentally and emotionally prepared for the in-home
recovery process. Unfortunately, this can lead to patients returning to
the hospital rather than recovering and thriving in the community.
Offering the appropriate support at home, however, can give patients a
feeling of security and increase their chances of a successful recovery.
Each year many seniors are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of
discharge. Many factors contribute to this figure, including stressors the senior
encounters when returning home. Often admission to the hospital happens unexpectedly
through an emergency situation. As a result, the senior may return home after an extended hospital
stay to discover there is no food in the home, the home may be in disarray, bills may have collected in the mail,
utilities may have been cut off due to lack of payment, and so forth. These immediate problems may prompt the
senior to attempt to do more than they are physically able.
Many seniors live alone as well and must deal with the problem of taking care of themselves while they recover.
Even if there is a family member or friend to assist, it may only be for limited times during the day such as before or
after work. Data shows that individuals who felt safe were more prepared for recovering at home. Feeling safe
extends beyond the physical aspects; those who felt they had support after discharge felt more prepared to face the
recovery process. That support includes not being alone for extended periods of time. Studies indicate that a main
concern of patients being discharged from a hospital was being left alone to manage for themselves.
Additionally, the senior may be unprepared for what recovery “looks” like and may not be able to differentiate
between normal physical changes during recovery and changes that indicate a problem and should be immediately
reviewed by a physician for intervention. This could result in either a panic that sends the senior to the hospital
unnecessarily or, worse, in the senior ignoring symptoms of a serious problem believing they are normal for the
recovery process.
While there are numerous formal community services for seniors leaving the hospital, often these services do not
address the basic everyday needs. Further, the senior may have to apply for these services, causing a delay in
services, and may have to meet eligibility requirements.
Easing the Transition Home
Ideally readying the senior for the return home should be done before the senior is discharged. Preparing the senior
for the physical aspects of recovery by explaining what physical changes are to be expected and how he or she can
best manage his or her condition is important. There is also interesting data that support educating spouses and
partners on the illness and recovery process. Studies show that when the spouse’s or partner’s anxieties regarding
the illness are
relieved, the patient has a better chance of recovery. In one study, when the
spouse was given appropriate timelines for the loved one to return to
normal functioning, and when the condition and its causes were
explained clearly to the spouse, the stress of not knowing why the illness
happened was relieved. Additionally, if the cause of the illness was
attributable to a high genetic risk, the spouse and patient were more
motivated to make changes to factors they could control, such as
improving diet and increasing exercise, thereby increasing the chance of
recovery at home.
Before the senior leaves the hospital, it is important to speak with
family members about ensuring the seniors’ bills are paid and the home
is ready to help alleviate the burden of immediate daily responsibilities.
Hospital personnel or family can arrange for an in-home service to prepare the home if the
family or friends are not readily available. In-home care by Comfort Keepers® ensures the home is clean, meals are
ready, and assistance is available when the senior returns home so he or she can focus on recovery rather than
attempt to undertake tasks that are not recommended by his or her physician. (Cont’d on page 15)
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CONPARK CROSSWORD
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Solution Page 15
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Tea & Conversation
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you wonderful Ladies 
We will be celebrating Mother’s Day on May 8th at T&C.
If you are new to Tea & Conversation please let us know and we will do our best to make you feel welcome.
Thank you to everyone for all your support!!
ENTERTAINMENT – May 2014
May 1 – The Confederates – May 8 – Sox & Sax (Mother’s Day Celebration)
May 15 – O’Shea’s Shenanigans – May 22 – Lyn McAdoo – May 29 – Old Time Gliders (May Birthdays)
THANK YOU TO:
ABOUT T&C
Jean Turnbull - “ The Mother of Confederation
Park” She left us with wonderful memories along
with a generous donation to our T&C program and
our Centre. Her generous donation has kept our
program operating.
An amazing program designed for seniors and others,
who may not be as interactive with their community as
they would like to be. It aims to bring people together, for
tea, conversation and entertainment.
Associated Cab - Insist on the professionals! 403299-1111.
New clients come to us by referral from social agencies,
family, or friends.
Annually, upwards of 6,000 people come to T&C -you
can be part of this amazing program.
Drop by any Thursday to see if this is for you or for
someone you care about.
McDonalds - Great Coffee, 365 mornings of the
year. A great cup every time. Come taste the
difference yourself.
Also, if you live in the NW and need transportation to
T&C we may be able to help you.
We would like to express our gratitude and thanks to all
of our entertainers who GIVE us their music and talents
to enjoy week after week!
EVERY THURSDAY AT 1:30PM
Want to Know More
Call 403-289-4780 or email [email protected]
Ask a silly Question… If a cow laughed, would milk come
We hope you enjoy your time at Tea &
Conversation as much as we enjoy having you.
out her nose?
Q: What’s Irish and sits in the sun?
A: PADDY O’FURNITURE!
May your troubles be less, may your blessings be more
and may nothing but happiness, come through your
door.
Number Cruncher Solution - Puzzle Pg 19
With Love From Debbie & Stacy
Mother’s Day Buffet
May 9, 2014
at 12:30pm
Tickets:
$10.00/Members
$15.00/Non-members
Available at Reception
CP55+AC – 2212 13 Street NW
Remember to check out the great pictures of our
Thursdays posted in the Centre. There is sure to
be at least one that will bring back a great
memory.
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Confederation Park Library
The Centre’s Library is
Open to the Public Monday to Friday
10:00am to 3:00pm
COME BY FOR A VISIT!!
Library Book Reviews
By Tyler Jones
Half Broke Horses - by Jeannette Walls
If you like books with strong, unforgettable characters, then you will love Half Broke Horses. A “true life
novel”, this book straddles the line between memoir and invention as Jeannette Walls imagines the life of
her powerfully independent grandmother Lily Casey Smith.
Even as a child Lily was tough and resourceful. Growing up in the frontiers of the American west, she had
to be. At six she was helping her father break horses and while still a child had to cope with natural
disasters and human folly alike. At the tender age of fifteen she struck out on her own, riding five hundred
miles on her pony to take a job as a schoolteacher. Lily is one of the most indomitable characters you will
ever read about. She faces personal tragedy as well as the tough realities of life though the Great
Depression. She gets through it all with her iron will and an unflinching sense of right and wrong. The fact
that it is all based on a real life makes it all the more impressive.
Spanish Fly - by Will Ferguson
A very different book about the American west during the Great Depression, Spanish Fly is a wild romp
through the world of confidence men, jazz clubs and “easy money”.
Jack McGreary is a young man busting to get out of the broken ex-boom town of Paradise Flats. Joining
up with grifters, Virgil Ray and Miss Rose, he finds himself in the midst of a life of crime that takes him all
over the west. With great humour, the trio get into and out of numerous scrapes until the game begins to
turn very serious indeed as Jack begins to suspect his new friends might be setting him up to take the rap
for murder.
From the Calgarian author of the Giller Prize winning 419, this comic novel will appeal to readers who
like their fast-paced action filled with laughs.
A Week in Winter - by Maeve Binchy
The last book written by Meave Binchy before she passed away, A Week in Winter is an inspiring story
filled with memorable characters. Chicky Starr returns to her northern Irish hometown of Stoneybridge
with the intention of opening a holiday hotel. Chicky’s story weaves through the stories of the various
guests who stay at the hotel - many of whom have appeared in Binchy’s earlier novels. This warm and
charming book is a very fitting end to the great list of novels that made Binchy one of the most beloved
writers of our time.
We look forward to your visit to the library.
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LOL
Crossword Solution
Laugh out Loud
(Crossword Page 11)
a) Mom, why did the chicken cross the road?
b) Mom, what’s it like to have the greatest
daughter in the world?
c) What did the mother rope say to her
child?
d) Why did the monster’s mother knit him
three socks?
e) What did the digital clock say to its
mother?
Answers: a) I don’t know, ask your dad.. b)
I don’t know dear… you’ll have to ask
grandma! c) Don’t be knotty! d) He grew
another foot. e) Look Ma! No hands!
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Presented by
In support of seniors – helping them stay connected to
their communities.
1 Annual
Open to individuals or teams
1.5km walk ~ 5km walk/run
June 7, 2014
Check-in 8:00am
For race details or to register visit
sasijaunt.com or runningroom.com
Cont’d from Page 10 (In-Home
Care for Successful Recovery at Home)
Supporting the senior during the recovery period is also critical for successful healing. However, often the family is
unable to be with the senior due to work and home obligations or because they live out of the area. While friends
and community can help for some of these individuals, others may not have a network to aid them. Often, this
prompts the family or hospital to place the senior in a care facility for the duration of recovery. In-home care by
Comfort Keepers® can be a better option. Unlike care facilities, our caregivers work one-on-one with the senior
and provide companionship and transportation to appointments, remind the senior when medications are due,
help with light housekeeping and meal preparation, and do other tasks that can provide the support the senior
needs for recovery at home.
About Comfort Keepers Calgary
Since 2003, we at Comfort Keepers Calgary have been providing personal care and companionship for our
seniors, and others, in Calgary and surrounding area. Interactive Caregiving is at the very heart of our services,
keeping our clients physically, mentally, emotionally and socially involved, making a difference in their well-being
and improving quality of life. Our personalized services are available in private homes, retirement and assisted
living residences, long term care facilities, and hospitals. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with
companionship, personal care, homemaking, and safety technology solutions.
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The Way In (formally Outreach Services) are available free of charge to seniors age 65+, or those experiencing seniors’ related
issues living in certain areas of Calgary. In-home or office appointments to assist with information, referrals, supportive
counselling, assistance with pensions, benefits and other application forms. For appointments, please call Older Adult
Service Coordinator, Agnes or Suja at 403.289.4780.
Counselling for Older Adults
Non-crisis counselling services are available for individual, couples, or family issues. Fees based on an affordable sliding fee
scale. Call Counselling Intake 403.269.9888
Elder Abuse Response Team (EART)
Victims of elder abuse need our help. If you see physical abuse, emotional abuse or anything that makes you feel like they are
at risk, make the call. A collaboration between the Kerby Centre, Calgary Family Services and the Calgary Police Service.
Social workers, police, and a nurse working together to: respond to and investigate suspected cases of elder abuse; provide
support and guidance to abuse victims and their families; and assist other service providers working with abuse victims.
For more information please call 403.473.1311, or to report a suspected case of elder abuse, please call the Elder Abuse
Resource Line: 403.705.3250.
Upcoming Events/Workshops/Groups
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!
ADVENTURES IN CREATIVE AGING
In the company of supportive lifelong learners, preparing
for the “second half of our life” can indeed be a
strengthening and creative experience.
To all Confederation Park 55+
Activity Centre Members
Do you enjoy your activities at the
Centre?
Meeting Time & Location:
Tuesdays, April 1 to May 20
1:00 to 3:30 pm
Winston Heights Mountview Community Hall
520—27 Ave NE
Are you hoping to continue as a
member of the Centre?
Our Centre participates in Casino Fund
Sharing, which gives us $55,000 to
$70,000 each time we participate. The
Centre stands to lose this income if we
do not fulfill our pledge of filling the
required number of Casino workers.
To register:
 visit our website at www.calgaryfamily.org
 contact Sidney: 403.705.7559
 [email protected]
Your Investment: $20 per person for the full 8 weeks
REGISTER SOON ~ LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE
MAKING ROOM SUPPORT GROUP
Provides support for people who hoard or collect
excessively. Hoarding is a challenge that can be addressed
and help is available.
Meeting Time & Location:
Every second Monday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Calgary Family Services
#200, 1000 - 8th Avenue SW
Your assistance would be greatly
appreciated!
To register: 403.205.5264
Your Investment: $5 per session
Sign up today at reception
or if you need more information drop
by the office.
Upcoming Drop in Dates in 2014:
May 12, 26
June 9, 23
July 14
August 11
We are presently short about 15 to 20
volunteers. Our Casino dates are July
26 & 27, 2014 at the Elbow River
Casino.
Please consider volunteering for one
shift - your small commitment of time
may help ensure that our Centre
remains active and open for the future.
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MAY 2014
Flapper Pie – A Prairie Favourite
INGREDIENTS:
Crust:
 1¾ cups graham cracker crumbs  2 tbsp firmly packed brown
sugar  ½ tsp cinnamon
 big pinch of salt
 6 tbsp melted butter Filling:  ¾ cup plus 2 tbsp sugar  1/3 cup of cornstarch
 1/8 tsp salt
 3 cups of half and half cream  3 large egg yolks  3 tbsp butter cut into pieces
 1 ½ tsp vanilla
Merengue Topping:  3 egg whites  1/4 cup of sugar  1/4 tsp of cream of tartar
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, lightly butter pan.
Mix together graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt.
Add melted butter and incorporate well. Press crumbs into a 9-inch pie
plate. Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes. Bake for 7 minutes. Remove from
oven and cool.
Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Stir in cream and egg yolks.
Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil and
thickens. Cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and
vanilla.
Pour into crumb crust. Cool
completely.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Beat egg whites, sugar and cream
of tartar until stiff peaks form.
Spread meringue over filling.
Bake in oven just until meringue is
golden, 10 - 15 minutes. Allow
pie to cool completely before
serving.
2014 Coach Tours with Norma
Mark Your Calendars!!
June 21 – Watervalley
Celtic Folk Festival
September 21 – Sundre for
lunch and museum
November 7 – Rockyford
Turkey Dinner
Call Norma Hawkes for more info 403.284.1050
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MAY 2014
May 2014 – Clubs & Activities Calendar
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
28
Men’s Snooker 9:00-12:00
Quilting 9:30-12:00
Pickleball 1:00-2:15
Whist 1:00-3:00
29
Ladies Snooker 9:00-2:00
Crib 9:30-11:30
Western Reunion Barbershop
Chorus 10:15-11:45
Choir 1:00-3:00 (pg 8)
30
Snooker
Floor Curling 1:00-3:30
1
Snooker
Woodcarving 9:30-11:30
2
Bridge 1:00-3:30
5
Quilting 9:30-12:00
Whist 1:00-3:00
6
Crib 9:30-11:30
Chorus 10:15-11:45
Book Club 1:00-3:00
13
Crib 9:30-11:30
Chorus 10:15-11:45
7
Snooker
8
Snooker
9
Bridge 1:00-3:30
14
Snooker
15
Snooker
16
Bridge 1:00-3:30
20
Crib 9:30-11:30
Chorus 10:15-11:45
21
Snooker
22
Snooker
23
Bridge 1:00-3:30
27
Crib 9:30-11:30
Chorus 10:15-11:45
28
Snooker
29
Snooker
30
Bridge 1:00-3:30
12
Quilting 9:30-12:00
Whist 1:00-3:00
19
Victoria Day
Centre Closed
26
Quilting 9:30-12:00
Whist 1:00-3:00
Community Events
Jane’s Walk
May 2, 3, 4, 2014
Free local walking tours led by
neighbourhood volunteers
Contact Julie Black 403.802.7720
[email protected]
Mountie Day at Fort Calgary
May 19, 2014
Celebrate the anniversary of the
formation of the RCMP with cake and
family friendly activities from 10am
until 4pm. All activities are included
with paid admission.
The Calgary Woman’s Show
May 3 & 4, 2014
At Stampede Park
Contact 403.242.0859
Kerby Centre High Tee Charity Golf
Tournament
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Inglewood Golf & Curling Club
$250/player or $800/team of 4
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19th Annual Festival of Quilts
May 24 & 25, 2014
9:30am to 5:00pm
The Festival of Quilts is
Western Canada's largest
outdoor quilt show! Hundreds
of stunning handmade quilts of
all shapes, sizes and techniques
will decorate the Park's
exhibits inside and out.
For more information please
call 403.268.8500.
PHONE: 403-289-4780
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MAY 2014
May 2014 – Events & Services Calendar
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Book Sale 10:00-3:00
Thursday
Friday
1
Book Sale 10:00-3:00
2
Saturday
3
T & C ~ Confederates
1:00-3:00pm (Page 13)
5
6
7
8
Lawyer - 9am-noon
9
Mother’s Day
Buffet 12:30pm
Tickets
$10/person
T & C ~ Sox & Sax
(Mother’s Day
Celebration)
1:00-3:00pm (Page 13)
10
Dance – For Old
Tyme’s Sake
Tickets $12 (Page 8)
Good Food Box Delivery
12
13
14
15
T & C ~ O’Shea’s
Shenanigans
1:00-3:00pm (Page 13)
16
17
19
Victoria Day
Centre Closed
20
21
22
Lawyer - 9am-noon
23
24
Dance – The
Badlanders
Tickets $12 (Page 8)
26
27
Good Food Box – Order
Delivery – June 5
30
1
T & C ~ Lyn McAdoo
1:00-3:00pm (Page 13)
28
29
T & C ~ Old Time Gliders
(May Birthdays)
1:00-3:00pm (Page 13)
NUMBER CRUNCHER
Solution Page 12
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PHONE: 403-289-4780
MAY 2014
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