March and April 2015 - Nepean Seniors Recreation Centre

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March and April 2015
Thought for the day….
NEPEAN SENIORS RECREATION CENTRE
Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave
K2G 1W2, Ottawa, Ontario
Experience is something you don’t get
until just after you need it.
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In this issue…
WORD FROM THE CHAIR
PROGRAM COORDINATORS CORNER
What’s up and Coming
Lunch at Sir Guy Carleton
Military Whist
Slots Trip
Volunteer Appreciation Event
Euchre Tournament
Dance Competitions
Snowshoeing & X-Country Skiing
Spring Programs
Computer Courses
Chair Exercise
Intermediate Bridge Lessons
Line Dancing
Memory Fitness
Nordic Walking
Tap Dancing & Stage Classes
Tai Chi
Summer Programs
Chair Exercise
Tai Chi Studio
Computer Courses
60 Plus and Aging Well
News and Views
Attendance Draw
Membership
Blahs Bash
Wine Tasting and Food Pairing
myPharmaCall
eHub Edition
2015-02
Holiday
Closing
WHAT WE HAVE BEEN GETTING UP TO
Carpet Bowling
Computer Club
Contract Bridge
Creative Craft Group
Cribbage
Curling
Duplicate Bridge
Euchre News
500 Club
5-Pin Bowling
Fun Bridge Club
Nepean Songsters
Our Library
Shuffleboard
Travel Club
Volunteers Coordinator’s Report
Members Memorable Accomplishments
Just for a smile, we ask:
March and April Calendars
Flyers
March & April
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WORD FROM THE CHAIR
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By Mary Anne LaSalle - As winter slowly winds down, we look
forward to Spring, the first robin, crocuses, lighter days and, of
course, Easter.
Everyone who attended the Blahs Bash enjoyed the various
activities and an enjoyable lunch.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR’S CORNER
By Leslie Dondale
613 580 2828 Ex 2
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WHAT’S UP AND COMING
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LUNCH AT SIR GUY CARLETON SECONDARY SCHOOL The school has had to postpone the March 12th lunch, so
the next lunch will be on April 16th at 11:30 a.m. The cost of
the lunch is now $11.50. This is an amazing price for the
wonderful three course lunch, including homemade rolls and
coffee or tea.
We will need a minimum of 40 tickets sold in order for the lunches to proceed
however we had waiting lists in the spring so buy your tickets soon or you may
be out of luck.
Because the school was unable to accommodate us for the month of March,
they will try to squeeze one in for May.
MILITARY WHIST
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The next one will be held on Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. The cost is $6.00
and includes cash prizes and delicious refreshments provided by Island
View Suites.
There might still be some tickets available. Check with the office. The following
one will be on Friday, April 17th and the delicious refreshments will be
provided by The Ravines Retirement Residence.
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SLOTS TRIP
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The next Slots Trip is taking place on Tuesday, March 31 . The bus will be
leaving the Seniors Centre at 4:00 p.m. and returning around 9:00 p.m. Cost
is $12 for members, $15 for non-members and it includes transportation, $10
token voucher and $5 food voucher. Please see the enclosed flyer for all the
details. This is used as a fundraiser for the Centre, so come on out for some
fun while supporting your Seniors Centre at the same time. The one after that
will be on Tuesday, June 16th. The same incentives will apply.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT
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On April 13th, during National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we will be
celebrating all the work our volunteers do in keeping this Centre running. The
Ravines has graciously agreed to host the event again this year at their
residence. Invitations will be given out closer to the event. I know how busy you
all are so mark your calendars now.
EUCHRE TOURNAMENT
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On Friday, April 24 we will be co-hosting a Euchre Tournament with Crystal
View Lodge.
It will take place at Crystal View Lodge from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Due to
the room size, space is limited to 12 spots for us and 12 for the residents of
Crystal View. If you are interested in signing up, please see Doug at Euchre or
Leslie. You can sign up as an individual. The tournament is free and will include
a light lunch.
DANCE COMPETITIONS
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Every year the Canadian Dance Competitions and the American Dance Awards
take place here at the Nepean Sportsplex. The dates are April 22nd to May 3rd.
Due to the large number of contestants, we are not able to use the
concourse those dates for Shuffleboard or Carpet Bowling. As well the
parking lot will be very busy. Please consider carpooling.
SNOWSHOEING AND CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
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We will continue to use the trails located behind the Sportsplex on Mondays at
10:30 a.m. and Fridays at 1:00 p.m. as long as the trail conditions permit. We
have had a significant number come out each week. What a great way to make
the best of our winters in Ottawa!
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SPRING PROGRAMS
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All program prices listed are Member prices. Non-Members pay more.
Chair Exercise
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Mondays: March 23 to June 22 , 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $50.75
Barcode: 949430
Wednesdays: March 25th to June 24th, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $59.25 Barcode:
949437
Fridays: March 27th to June 26th, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $55.00 Barcode:
949439
Intermediate Bridge Lessons:
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April 8 to May 27 . Wednesdays 1 p.m.to 3 p.m. $76.00 Barcode: 949451 (For
those who have taken Level 1 or have previous bridge experience.)
Intermediate Bridge Lessons II:
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April 8 to May 27 . Wednesdays 10 a.m. to noon. $76.00 Barcode: 956219
(This gives you common conventions to continue to improve your game. For
those who have taken the Beginner and Intermediate courses)
Line Dancing:
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March 23 to May 25 , Mondays 11 a.m. to noon. $43.50 Barcode: 949456
Memory Fitness:
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March 24 to May 26 , Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. $100.00 Barcode: 961894
Nordic Walking:
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April 17 to May 15 ; June 12 to 19 , Fridays 10 a.m.to 11 a.m. $44.75
Barcode: 949443
Tap Dance and Stage classes:
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Please note these are held at the Creative Arts Centre, 35 Stafford Road, in
Bells Corners.
Level 1: Thursdays: March 5th to June 18th, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. $102.25
Barcode: 920786
Level 2: Tuesdays: March 3rd to June 16th, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (must have
some previous tap experience) $102.25 Barcode: 920835
Thursdays: March 5th to June 18th, 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. (must be registered in
Tuesday’s class in order to register) $102.25 Barcode: 920866.
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Performance Group:
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Tuesdays: March 3 to June 16 , 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (must have some
previous tap experience) $102.25 Barcode: 920881
Performance Stage Class:
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Tuesdays: March 3 to June 16 , noon to 1 p.m. $102.25 Barcode:
920889
Tai Chi:
Tuesdays: March 31st to June 2nd. All levels are $71.00.
Level 1: 11 a.m. to noon. Barcode: 949444,
Level 2: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Barcode: 949446,
Level 3: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Barcode: 949447.
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
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Chair Exercise:
Mondays: July 6th to August 24th, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $29.75
Barcode: 949480
Wednesdays: July 8th to August 26th, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $34.00 Barcode:
949483
Fridays: July 10th to August 28th, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $34.00 Barcode:
949485
Tai Chi Studio:
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Tuesdays: June 9 to August 25 , 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $26.00 Barcode:
949486 (No instruction provided)
COMPUTER COURSES FOR SPRING AND SUMMER
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iPad® 3: Saturday, March 28 , 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $20.00. Barcode:
949473
iPad® 4: Saturday, April 11th, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $20.00. Barcode:
949475
iPad® 5: Saturday, April 18th, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $20.00. Barcode:
949476
iPhone®: Saturday, May 9th, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $20.00. Barcode: 956228
Facebook: Monday, June 1st, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $20.00. Barcode: 949478
iPad® 1: Wednesday, July 15th, 10 a.m. to noon. $20.00 Barcode: 949488
iPad® 2: Wednesday, July 29th, 10 a.m. to noon. $20.00 Barcode: 949489
iPad® 3: Wednesday, August 12th, 10 a.m. to noon. $20.00 Barcode: 949490
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iPad® 4: Wednesday, August 26th, 10 a.m. to noon. $20.00 Barcode: 949491
Registration for all programs starts online / touchtone March 4th, at 9 p.m. In
person, March 5th*. You can register here at the Centre, online or at any Client
Service Centre or Community Centre across the City of Ottawa.
*With the exception of the Tap and Stage classes as registration is on-going
from the winter session.
60-PLUS AND AGING WELL!
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Sponsored by our own Volunteer Management Board, this popular 8-week
certificate program returns to the Seniors Centre to give you the chance to
update your self-health management knowledge and learn effective health
promotion tips and strategies. Stay healthier, longer! Topics such as brain
health, medication management, health system navigation, fall prevention,
nutrition, powers of attorney, and more are explored. Learn the importance of
each, signs of potential problems, and effective health promotion strategies.
Offered in a relaxed and engaging manner by Age Well Solutions, with program
facilitator Jennifer Moir.
FREE of charge for members, $15 for Non-Members on Wednesdays, April
8th to May 27th from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Please call the Centre if you are
interested in signing up.
NEWS AND VIEWS
ATTENDENCE DRAW
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It takes place every two weeks on a Friday (unless there is
a statutory holiday). All you have to do is put in a Loonie in
the attendance draw box on the table outside of Leslie’s
office during the two-week period and register your name in
the book beside it. Then hope your name is drawn from our
list of all members. If no one wins within 10 draws, then on the 10th draw we will
continue to draw numbers until we have a winner.
Please sign AFTER you put your dollar in.
The results of the last five draws are:
December 19th
January 2nd
January 16th
January 30th
Dennis Causley – not registered
Leona Kiez – not registered
John Dugas –won $474.50!!!
Manuel Tanchak - won $99.50!
Remember you have to play to win!
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MEMBERSHIP
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Since our very successful Open House back in October, we have had an
impressive number of new members join. I would like to take this opportunity to
welcome you. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact me. For those who are returning members, your membership fees for
2015 are now past due. If you have not already done so, please drop by the
front desk to take care of payment. The fee is $24.00. We accept cash,
cheque, debit and credit as methods of payment.
BLAHS BASH
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Once again it was another successful year with about 100 participants. I would
like to thank all of these businesses who graciously donated prizes:
Tim Hortons, The Butchery (Bells Corners),
Lapointe’s (Bells Corners),
McDaniel’s Independent Grocer, Ross’s Independent Grocer, Sears,
Loblaw (Bells Corners, College Square, Barrhaven and Merivale),
Metro (Bells Corners, Merivale, and Greenbank),
Canadian Tire (Bells Corners, Merivale, Barrhaven store + Gas bar and
Carling),
Swiss Chalet (Barrhaven, Kirkwood, Merivale),
P.J. Quigley’s Bar and Grill, Ottawa Valley Tours, Rockwells
Restaurant, Chances ‘R Restaurant, Summerhays Grill, Boston
Pizza, Sobeys and Farm Boy (Barrhaven and Merivale).
Please support their businesses. I would also like to thank the The Redwoods
Retirement Residence for donating the delicious muffins in the morning and the
lovely desserts at lunch.
WINE TASTING AND FOOD PAIRING
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Unfortunately not enough tickets were sold for this event, so it was cancelled.
We will try again in the fall, so if you are interested, please let Leslie know.
myPHARMACALL
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As members of the OACAO, myPharmaCall is pleased to offer a free service
that makes calls to your home phone number, at the times specified by
yourself, to remind you to take your medication. For more information, please
contact Leslie.
SPRING IS COMING
Remember to put your clocks and watches an hour
forward on Sunday, March 8th, 2015.
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WHAT WE HAVE BEEN GETTING UP TO
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CARPET BOWLING
By Alida Dopplinger - We have experienced a considerable
increase in attendance recently and, as a result, we now use
all four carpets instead of two or three.
We meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. until 3
p.m. on the Concourse and stop for coffee in between sets. The fee is $1.00!!!
Plus 25cents for tea or coffee or cocoa and a cookie or two. Join us; it is an
interesting game and fun too!
COMPUTER CLUB
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By the Editor for Joan Lang – Our meetings are on the first
and third Tuesdays of each month at 9:30 a.m. However
there is no meeting on March 17th. Locations for the other
March and April meetings will be in Studio # 2, and reminder
emails will be sent out to club members. Old and new
members of all levels are encouraged to participate.
The first meeting of each month is a round table discussion of typical computer
problems which the members can discuss and try to resolve.
Out of these discussions, members may choose a topic which requires further
information, or instruction during the third week of each month.
CONTRACT BRIDGE
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By Gopal Kunchur - With so many things happening
simultaneously, our Christmas Luncheon took place on
January 21st! Most of the members attended this event. The
main course was hot and delicious homemade chili
(prepared by Sheila and Dorothy). There was a big spread
of salads, cheese, bread, crackers, pickles, several kinds of
mouth watering desserts with tea or coffee. We would like to thank Sheila,
Dorothy, Eadie, Elizabeth, Gail, Margrit, Norma Jean, Vera and other
volunteers for their enthusiastic assistance.
During our last week's session somebody asked me what would be a bidding
choice with 14 to 16 high card points between a suit call of 5 card major and a
no-trump?
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The rule is with a no-trump bid you must have at least 3 cards in another
major. Then if the responder transfers to other major, you would still have a fit.
Hands with aces and kings play well in suit, however kings and queens are
preferable in a no-trump bid.
When you open in first or second position, plan your rebid in advance. A notrump opening will indicate balanced hand. With unbalanced hand the opener
should make a descriptive bid.
Anyone who wishes to play a reasonably high level of bridge in a friendly and
social environment is most welcome on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3:30
p.m. in the Heritage room.
CREATIVE CRAFT GROUP
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By Donna Butler - We started off 2015 with having a group
breakfast at a local restaurant in Barrhaven.
One of the things we do every year at the beginning of the
year is sort the poker chits, as all members of the Senior
Centre have a number. One of the things this number is used is for the biweekly Attendance Draw. We also arrange the flags for the Military Whist card
nights.
The ladies are starting to work on a Quilt for a draw to take place in the future.
The knitters are busy making lovely items for our two showcases, group sales
and for charity. Since we are a fund raising group for the Senior Centre we
raised over $2,000 in 2014. At the Christmas Breakfast we raised $843 with our
sales and the draw for the afghan.
After the Christmas Breakfast we gathered up and sent items to the Nepean
Resource Centre, 7 baby hats, 7 baby sweater and hat sets, 7 baby sweaters
and 10 new born hats. To the Shepherds of Good Hope we sent, 1 shawl, 9
adult scarf and hat sets, 6 adult hats, 2 children’s hat and mitt sets, 1 pr of
mitts, 2 ladies sweaters, 7 ladies vests, 2 men’s sweaters, 3 children’s hat and
scarf sets, 6 children’s hats and 1 pr of men’s socks. All of these items are
made from donated yarn or fabric. Thank you everyone for your donations to
our group.
We also tie Quilts for Victoria's Quilts at least once a month which are sent to
cancer patients.
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We have about 15 members and we meet in Hall F on Thursdays between 9
a.m. and 11 a.m. and for those who wish they may stay until 11:30 a.m. New
members are welcomed. We serve coffee and cookies.
CRIBBAGE
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By Ken Hancock - On December 18 , 2014, Dennis
Langeuin and Pat Duggan started our recorded successes
for this scoring year by a Memorable Round of 45 points.
Not to be outdone, on January 20th, 2015, John Stephens
enjoyed a very Memorable Hand of 28.
Our Current Champion Scorer Contender is Jake Enns, followed by
Margarete Scholze and Gerry Juneau.
Since the last issue we have had great pleasure in welcoming three new
players: Debbie Grav and Joe and Sue Maniscalco.
Our Christmas party on
December 12th, at Macey’s
Best Western Hotel, was its
usual great success with fifty
of us enjoying it, thanks to
Sadie, Bernice and the many
others of you who helped.
Shown on the right is our final
Champion Scorer for 2014,
Gerry Juneau, receiving the
club trophy at the party from
Sadie. Our thanks to Lou
Webb for the photo.
On Thursday, January 9th
Nada Wolfe, who twenty
seven years ago found our
Cribbage Club, played with us
for the last time before moving
to Belleville to be close to her son and daughter-in-law. Nada, who has just
celebrated her nine-sixth birthday, will be greatly missed by all of us who
welcomed her sharp wit and sharper crib playing.
We are always pleased to welcome anyone wishing to join us. Simply show up
in the Heritage room any Tuesday or Thursday afternoon around 12:50 and
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we will be happy to include you in the fun. We start at 1:00 p.m. and go on to
around 3:30 p.m. at the end of eight games.
CURLING
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By Lloyd Nieman – The Curling Club started off the second
half of another successful season on January 6th.
Between 40 and 60 members share in two hours of friendly
competition with a little exercise thrown in. There is room
for up to 80 curlers, so feel free to join us any time.
We curl Tuesday and Thursday mornings, meeting at the Spectators’ annex
between 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., then curling from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cookies and good conversation are available after
the game. The cost is $4.00 per day to cover ice rental and refreshments.
The curling season ends March 19th, with our final games, the Annual General
Meeting and the awards banquet at Capones.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
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By Kevin Ryan – Between December 3rd, 2014 and January
30th, 2015 there were 31 events with a total of 524 pairs
participating. The top scores recorded during the period
(above 65%) are listed below: This also marks the first time
that greater than 12% of our participants scored more than
65%. I would explain what this means statistically – if I had
any idea – but it is a fact nevertheless.
Congratulations to all this sessions honourees (listed below) but the MVP
award this session goes to David Fried – who notched up at least 6 and
possibly 7 scores above 65% (not sure if he was the David playing with
Zbigniew) - including two of only four scores of 70% or above
1. Dennis & Anne
72.5%
2. Sudha & Gale
72.1%
3. David & Jim
71.9%
4. David & Jim
70.0%
5. David & Zbigniew
69.9%
6. Joan & Lois
69%
7. Marilyn & Jackie
68.8%
8. Kevin & Dave
67.5%
9. Art & David
67.2%
10. Marg & Sheila
67.0%
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11. Gail & Rick
11. Lily & Terry
11. Diane & Marg
14. Rajen & Garth
15. Vic & Diane
16. Jim & David
17. David & Art
18. Bryan & Lois
19. Monica & Fraser
20. David & Jim
66.3%
66.3%
66.3 %
65.8%
65.7%
65.6%
65.4%
65.3%
65%
65%
EUCHRE NEWS
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By Joyce Mullen – Despite a very cold January, 2015 got off
to a great start for the euchre club. Each week, new people
have joined which makes up for members who go south, or
are ill; there's still an average of 65 players each week.
As shown in the pictures, our
Christmas party was a huge
success; 71 members attended.
The pictures reflect the delicious
catered dinner, happy faces, and
a table full of door prizes. We
enjoyed a full afternoon of
euchre, and everyone left with a
full tummy and a gift. Thanks to
Donna Caron, our president, for
all her hard work, making the
party a huge success; and also
thanks to those who helped with
the set up and clean up.
Although members strive for high
scores and the most lone hands
each week, everyone is there for
a good time and that is definitely
achieved considering the noise
level of laughter in the
room. Seventeen tables of four
are set up each week and we are
not opposed to setting up more
as we are always looking for new
members.
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Therefore, if you wish to make euchre part of your weekly plan, we meet each
Tuesday afternoon in Hall F. Refreshments are at 12:30 p.m. and playing
begins at 12:45 p.m. sharp. We try to finish by 3:15 p.m. allowing those
who take Para Transpo and other arranged transportation to get their rides on
time. The cost is $2.00 per week.
500 CLUB
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By Lorrie Wilson- Our long cold winter shows in the varying
attendance for 500. We range from 4 to 7 tables, depending on
who is on vacation, ill, or reluctant to face the weather.
Scores have been lower this two-month period than the last. High scorers are
as follows:
Diane Irwin with 4680
Doug Hicks with 4190
Bill Wilson with 4120
Joan O'Meara bid and made a fantastic Ten No Trump! Way to go, Joan!
We continue to meet on Thursday afternoons in the Heritage Room at 12:45,
to start play at 1:00, to give time for announcements. New members are
welcome. Come and join us.
5-PIN BOWLING
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By Roger and Marsha Hack – With winter well underway, indoor
bowling is one activity which can be enjoyed no matter what the
weather. Participation in our regular Monday afternoon
bowling seems to be on an upward swing, with our attendance
now averaging well over 50, and sometimes over 60.
Please note: There will be no bowling on Family Day, February 16th, nor on
March Break day, March 16th. Our final day of bowling, and end-of-season
party, will be held on Monday, April 20th. Although it is a non-competitive
bowling league, we do track averages throughout the season, including high
individual games and 3-game series; and we will be presenting prizes to
celebrate special achievements (with and without handicap, so all have a
chance to win). A few door prizes will be drawn as well. Hope to see everyone
there! Monday afternoon bowling will resume for the 2015 to 2016 season on
September 14th.
New bowlers are always welcome to join us (at the Merivale Bowling Centre,
1916 Merivale Road). Please arrive by 12:30 for a 1:00 p.m. start. For
further information, please contact:
Roger & Marsha Hack, (613) 225-1420, [email protected]
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FUN BRIDGE GROUP ☺
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By Wilma Matchett – To say that Bob Paterson was shocked
when partner John Batson gradually increased the bidding to
7 No Trump is a bit of an understatement - but then Bob was
elated when he met the challenge. A great way to start off the
New Year!
Among our regular members are several nonagenarians who have been feted
on their birthdays this first quarter of 2015. There is one lady who will be
celebrating her 99th birthday soon and we are looking forward to helping her
celebrate her century year. These people are great role models for all of us.
There are many experienced bridge players who are more than willing to coach
bridge class graduates and those coming back to the game after an absence of
several years. We don't keep score but we all enjoy a competitive but relaxing
few games of bridge every week.
The Fun Bridge Group meets every Friday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30
p.m. in the Heritage Room. Participants usually arrive around 12:30 p.m. and
start playing bridge when their table has 4 players. Players change every half
hour after our official start time.
NEPEAN SONGSTERS
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Betty Usher – After a busy December, the Songsters are back
in the swing of it with the New Year. Weekly practices started
January 8th with music for our next concert on SATURDAY
November 7th, 2015. This is a switch from our usual Sunday
afternoon show.
Same place, Centrepointe Studio Theatre, same time, 2 p.m.
but not a Sunday. We are hoping this won’t deter our usual audience.
We’re also back into a schedule of sing-outs at residences and elsewhere.
Earlier in the fall we had a fundraiser for new music and, thanks to lots of
support from Seniors Centre members and outside supporters, we were
successful.
Just a reminder – if you would like to join us, come out to the Heritage Room
on a Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. until 11 a.m. Come and sit in, see if
you enjoy it and, if so, our membership fee is $60 for the year. You must be a
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member of the Seniors Centre as well. We provide the music. You’ll get a warm
welcome!!
OUR LIBRARY
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By Bill Wilson - As you probably noticed, new shelves have
been installed. We now have more room, which means we can
now accept more books.
It would be helpful if our books were rearranged for easier use.
Any ideas and offers to help do this on a routine basis would be
greatly appreciated.
SHUFFLEBOARD
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By Ken Hancock – I'm sorry to have to report that, perhaps
due to the weather, in some sessions our numbers have
been quite low. So to all old (and new) Members who would
like to have a fun afternoon, come and play with us from
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday and or Wednesday, on
the concourse.
Please note that due to the Canadian Dance Competitions and the American
Dance Awards there will not be any Shuffleboard on April 22nd, 27th or 29th.
TRAVEL CLUB NEWS
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By Ed Adams – The Travel Club is now in the Busy Season,
researching and planning for travel in 2016 and hosting all of
the planned trips for 2015.
Travel Update for 2015:
Cuba - As of today, 16 fun and sun seeking travelers are relaxing at the
Melia Las Americas Resort in Varadero Cuba. They will be returning to
Ottawa on the 3rd of March.
Washington Cherry Blossom Trip- Registration is well under way for 9th
April to 13th April Washington tour. The Meet and Greet for this trip will be
held on the 27th of March in the Heritage Room, at 10:00 a.m. To register,
drop by the front desk at the Seniors Centre.
Newfoundland – Some space is still available for the 11th to 21st June,
Newfoundland trip. Full payment for this trip is required by 17th April, so
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there is still time to reserve a seat. Registration can be done at the front
desk at the Seniors Centre.
Agawa Canyon - The dates for this fall foliage trip have now been set for
September 27th to October 1st, 2015. More details and presentation dates
for this trip will be announced in the next Hub and eHub.
Travel Planning for 2016:
As usual, the January to March meetings at the Travel Club are busy
researching new travel opportunities for 2016, and it’s beginning to look
like an exciting year for travel for our members.
In the May and June issue of the Hub and eHub, we will be releasing
more information about possible 2016 destinations, however, if you or a
group of friends have ideas about a travel in 2016, please let us know.
You can email us with your ideas at [email protected].
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR’S REPORT
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By JoAnne Hambrook - Congratulations to the many
Volunteers who worked so hard in 2014 to make our year
a tremendous success. We had 18,358 hours reported. This is the highest
number ever recorded by our Seniors Centre!
Volunteers will be recognized at the annual Volunteer Day Luncheon. The
luncheon will be held again this year at The Ravines. So keep Monday April
13th, 2015 open for an afternoon of fun and friendship.
Our membership has grown and all our activities are reporting an increase in
attendance, so let's see if we can beat 2014 hours in 2015.
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MEMBER'S MEMORABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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This section, which we haven’t been able to include in the Hub for almost a
year, highlights various accomplishments that are of interest to our readers that
Members have achieved outside of the Centre’s activities. We would like to be
able to continue this feature as space permits, so please let the Hub editor, Ken
Hancock, ([email protected] or 613 225 6385) know of any memorable
events that you have had at any time in your lives as seniors that you would
like to share with readers.
The Member's Memorable Accomplishments that we are highlighting in this
issue are those of Member Elaine Salamon, but she responds just as well to
the name The Greek Lady, which has been earned by her selfless dedication
to the Ottawa's Greek community for over forty years.
Many of you know Elaine as a comparative newcomer to our Cribbage club,
who, starting off from scratch with no knowledge of the game now holds her
own and is among the high scorers.
What is far less known by our Members
as a whole, are her many Ottawa-Greek
community activities. For example she
has contributed to the GreekFest for
most of the forty one years of its
existence. One of the things she
continues to do for this festival is to
make and sell the delicious honey
dipped pastries called loukomades. All
of the proceeds of these sales go to the
Ottawa Food Bank. One of her certificates
recognizing her work for the GreekFest is shown on
the right. Another example of Elaine’s community
work are her contributions to the Parkinson
SuperWalk Event, year-by-year.
This nation-wide event of the Parkinson Society
raises funds for support services, education,
research and advocacy into Parkinsons Disease.
While her age prevents Elaine’s participation in the
SuperWalk itself, she has been for many years a
very energetic collector of funds for the event, being
the top local collector in 2008 and 2010. In addition,
in 2009, Elaine was one of those awarded the
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Parkinson Society’s Gold Star Pin, presented ONLY to the top 900 participants
of all of the thousands in all elements of this national event (see photos).
Any article on Elaine would not
be complete without mention of
her career with BA Banknote,
who prints banknotes, bonds,
traveller’s cheques, postage
stamps, passports and so on for
countries throughout the world.
Elaine’s work there gained
national media coverage in
2000 with a multi-column photo
of her checking the serial
numbers of that year’s Canada
Savings Bonds before they
were shipped nationwide.
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JUST TO GIVE YOU A SMILE, WE ASK:
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WHAT IS A SEVEN HUNDRED & TEN?
A few days ago I was having some work done at my local garage when a new
customer came in and asked for a seven hundred & ten.
We all looked at each other and another customer asked, 'What is a seven
hundred & ten?'
The reply was. 'You know, the little piece in the middle of the engine, I have lost
it and need a new one, I don’t know exactly what it is, but this piece had always
been there.
The mechanic gave the new customer a piece of paper and a pen to draw the
piece so he could see what it looked like.
The customer drew a circle and in the middle of it wrote 710.
The mechanic shook his head and walked over to another car which had its
hood up and asked 'Is there a seven hundred & ten on this car?'
'Of course’ was the reply and pointing, said, ‘it's right there!'
If you're not sure what a seven hundred & ten is.... look below!
DID YOU EVER WONDER WHY?
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1 - Why do men's clothes have buttons on the right while women's
clothes have buttons on the left?
Because - When buttons were invented, they were very expensive and worn
primarily by the rich. Since most people are right-handed, it is easier to push
buttons on the right through holes on the left. Because wealthy women were
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dressed by maids, dressmakers put the buttons on the maid's right! And that's
where women's buttons have remained since.
2 - Why do ships and aircraft use mayday as their call for help?
Because -This comes from the French word m'aidez - meaning help me - and is
pronounced, approximately, mayday.
3 - Why are zero scores in tennis called love?
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Because - In France, where tennis first became popular, the round zero on the
scoreboard looked like an egg and was called l'oeuf, which is French for 'the
egg.' When tennis was introduced into North America it was (naturally),
mispronounced 'love.'
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Monthly Calendars
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Sun
1
12:30 Duplicate Bridge
8
15
22
29
Mon
~ March 2015 ~
Wed
Tue
Thu
Fri
Sat
2
3
4
5
6
10:30 Chair Exercise,
snowshoeing, cross-country
skiing
11:00 Line Dancing
1:00 5 Pin Bowling, Floor
Shuffleboard
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Computer Club, Curling
10:00 Memory Fitness
12:45 Euchre
1:00 Cribbage, Carpet
Bowling, Tap
9:00 Foot Care Clinic, Chair
Exercise
1:00 Bridge, Floor
Shuffleboard
9:00 Registration starts
online
9:00 Choir, Creative Crafts
9:30 Curling
1:00 Cribbage, 500, Tap,
Carpet Bowling, Duplicate
Bridge
9:00 Chair Exercise
1:00 Fun Bridge, Duplicate
Bridge, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing
9
10
11
12
13
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Curling
12:45 Euchre
Bowling, Tap
9:00 Chair Exercise
9:30 Board Meeting
1:00 Bridge, Floor
Shuffleboard
9:30 Curling
Bridge
*
9:00 Chair Exercise
10:00 Cuba trip wrap-up
meeting
Bridge, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing
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skiing
11:00 Line Dancing
Shuffleboard
16
17 Happy St Patrick’s Day!
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19
20
21
10:30 Snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing
11:00 Line Dancing
1:00 No 5 Pin Bowling
today, Floor Shuffleboard
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Curling, No Computer
Club today
12:45 Euchre
Bowling, Tap
9:00 Chair Exercise
1:00 Bridge, Floor
Shuffleboard
9:30 Curling
Bridge
1:00 Fun Bridge, No
Duplicate Bridge today,
skiing
7:00 Military Whist
23
24
25
26
27
10:30 Chair Exercise
11:00 Line Dancing
Shuffleboard
12:45 Euchre
Bowling, Tap
Exercise
1:00 Bridge, Floor
Shuffleboard
Bridge
30
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Notes:
11:00 Line Dancing
Shuffleboard
9:00 Tai Chi
12:45 Euchre
Bowling, Tap
4:00 Slots Trip
* Means Attendance Draw
*
9:00 Chair Exercise
10:00 Meet n’ Greet for
Washington trip
Bridge
7
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9:30 iPad level 3
For a Foot Care Clinic Appointment please call Dee at 613-591-3686.
X-Country Skiing and snowshoeing will continue in March, weather permitting, Mondays at 10:30 am and
Fridays at 1 pm.
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Sun
Mon
~ April 2015 ~
Wed
Tue
Thu
Fri
1
2
Exercise
1:00 Bridge, Floor
Shuffleboard
Bridge
7
8 9:00 Chair Exercise
9
9:30 Board Meeting
10:00 Bridge lessons, 60Plus & Aging Well course
1:00 Bridge, Floor
Shuffleboard, Bridge lessons
Bridge
*
9:00 Chair Exercise
Bridge
Deadline for May/June
articles
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9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Computer Club
12:45 Euchre
Bowling, Tap
13
14
15 9:00 Chair Exercise
16
17
18
Volunteer Appreciation
Event at The Ravines
11:00 Line Dancing
Shuffleboard
9:00 Tai Chi
12:45 Euchre
Bowling, Tap
10:00 Bridge lessons, 60Plus & Aging Well course
1:00 Bridge, Floor
Shuffleboard, Bridge lessons
11:30 Lunch @ Sir Guy
Bridge
9:00 Chair Exercise
10:00 Nordic Walking
Bridge
7:00 Military Whist
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21
22 Earth Day
23
24
11:00 Line Dancing
Shuffleboard
9:00 Tai Chi
9:30 Computer Club
12:45 Euchre
Bowling, Tap
9:00 Chair Exercise
10:00 Bridge lessons, 601:00 Cribbage, 500, Tap,
Plus & Aging Well course
Duplicate Bridge
1:00 Bridge, Bridge lessons
*
9:00 Chair Exercise
9:30 Euchre tournament at
Crystal View Lodge^
10:00 Nordic Walking
Bridge
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27
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29 9:00 Foot Care Clinic, 30
Notes:
11:00 Line Dancing
9:00 Tai Chi
12:45 Euchre
1:00 Cribbage, Tap
Chair Exercise
10:00 Bridge lessons, 601:00 Cribbage, 500, Tap,
Plus & Aging Well course
Duplicate Bridge
1:00 Bridge, Bridge lessons
* Means Attendance Draw
5 Easter Sunday
6 Easter Monday
CLOSED
12
19
CLOSED
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3 Good Friday
Sat
4
CLOSED
10
CLOSED
9:30 iPad level 4
9:30 iPad level 5
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For a Foot Care Clinic Appointment please call Dee at
613-591-3686.
^ You must pre-register for this event as space is
limited.
Date:
Tuesday March 31, 2015
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Time:
Return:
Location:
Fee:
Departure 4:00 pm
8:30 pm
Rideau Carleton Slots
$12.00 for Centre Members
$15.00 for Non-Members
This is a fundraising activity for the Seniors Centre
TRIP INCLUDES
Transportation*
$10.00 Voucher for slot play and $5.00 for food**
* You must get the OK from Leslie in order to take your own car.
**You must bring your CURRENT Winner’s Circle card AND CURRENT
Government issue photo ID or you will not receive your vouchers
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE
NEPEAN SENIORS RECREATION CENTRE
OR CALL 580-2828 EXT. 2
DEADLINE FOR BUYING TICKETS IS FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH
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How to contact us:
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Contact Us
Visit us at our facilities:
Nepean Seniors Recreation Centre
Nepean Sportsplex
1701 Woodroffe Ave
Nepean, Ontario
K2G 1W2
(Entrance # 3 at rear of building)
Contact our front office
(613) 580 - 2828 extension 2
Get more Program information
(613) 580 - 2828 extension 2
(Get more information on NSRC
Activities and Programs)
Contact the Hub Editor
(Questions, comments or suggestions
about the Hub)
Get Technical Help
Ken Hancock
(613) 225-6385
[email protected]
(Problems with access or reading the eHub)
Ed Adams
(613) 843-7492
[email protected]
Contact the NSRC Management Board
NSRC Management Board
(Questions, comments or suggestions
about the general administration of the
NSRC)
Nepean Seniors Recreation Centre
NSRC Website
The eHub is a publication
produced by the volunteer members of the
Nepean Seniors Recreation Centre.

March and April 2015 - Nepean Seniors Recreation Centre

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