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M A R C H
The
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Gazette
Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre
Look Inside!!
Golf Season is getting
close. Read “Help for the
Senior Golfer” on page 7
Save the Date!!
Saturday Dances
March 8 & 22, 2014
Doors Open at 6:30pm
Tickets $12
Page 7
“Wings of Change”
Movie Night
Spring 2014
Watch for Details
New Member Tea
AGM
March 28, 2014
10am to 12pm
Page 6
April 28, 2014 at 1pm
Watch for Details
Volunteer Appreciation Tea
Spring Walk-a-thon
April 7, 2014
1pm to 3pm
Page 6
June 7, 2014
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2212 13 STREET NW CALGARY AB T2M 4P7
Join us for a
St. Patrick’s Day Buffet
on March 17 at 12:45pm
– more details on page 9
Cook up something Irish
– see a recipe on page 14
for “Irish-Style Lamb
Stew”
WWW.CONFEDPARK55PLUS.CA
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MARCH 2014
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
WINTER DROP-IN ACTIVITIES
Whist - Mondays
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pickleball - Mondays
1:00pm - 2:15pm
Crib ~ Tuesdays
9:30am - 11:30am
Floor Curling ~ Wednesdays
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Bridge ~ Fridays
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Scrabble ~ Fridays
1:00pm - 3:00pm
A recreational drop-in Centre.
There are activities and classes to suit everyone.
Membership is $30.00 per year.
New Associate Memberships now available
for those under 55 years
Reception Desk Open
Monday to Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
SNOOKER
Men - Mondays 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ladies - Tuesdays 9:00am - 12:00pm
Open to All – Wednesdays & Thursdays
Ladies- Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
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!
March 25, 2014 – Order Deadline
April 3, 2014 – Delivery
Call 403-289-4780 to place your order
Doors open at 6:30pm - Dance 7:30pm
Cost $12.00
March 8, 2014 – Orange Blossom Express
March 22, 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: April 11, 2014
Lawyer
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Library
Weekdays 10:00am - 3:00pm
THE CENTRE TRAVEL & TOURS
Wednesdays from 10am – 2pm
Boutique & Next-to-New Shop
Weekdays 9:30am - 3:00pm
See Page 9 for the recent tours being offered
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MARCH 2014
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 ❧ Donation Form
Executive Director’s Report
Volunteer Corner
Article: Help for the Senior Golfer
Dance News
Book Club ❧ Choir
Word Search
Camera Club
The Centre Travel & Tours
Snow Removal Info.
Conpark Crossword
Tea & Conversation
Number Cruncher Solution
Library ❧ Book Reviews
LOL ❧ Crossword Solution
The Way In (Calgary Older Adult Services)
Recipe: Irish-Style Lamb Stew
Clubs & Activities Calendar
Community Events
Events & Services Calendar
Number Cruncher Puzzle
Winter Class Calendar
Centre Info
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;
Agnes Krystofik
Suja Thomas
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To the Families of
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Margaret Brown
Jeanette Gocal
Joe Mason
Teresa Orton
Joan ter Harmsel
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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.
ADVERTISE
For Gazette advertising rates phone:
403.289.4780 ext. 224 or email
[email protected]
Kathleen Busch
Maxine Kehler
Welcome to Our New Members
Karen Brackett, Marilyn Day, Marion Owen,
Paul Pesti, Kim Rumball, Valerie Schmaltz,
Suzanne Schnell, Alicia Tokarczyk, Walter
Tokarczyk
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President’s Report
Linda Earl – President of the Board of Directors
January 24, Robbie Burn’s Night, was wonderful with lots of history of Robbie Burns himself and a taste of Haggis.
This event was put on in cooperation with the Calgary Caledonian Society.
Mark your calendars so you don’t forget about the buffet lunch on St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 2014 at 12:45pm.
Purchase your tickets at reception.
One of the other things coming up soon will be our AGM on April 28, at 1:00pm in the Social Room. Think about
what you want from the Board of Directors and whom you want on the Board. In accordance with our new Bylaws,
we will be electing one half of the Board this year and they will be serve for two years. This year the positions that
are up for election are: President, Vice President; and three Board members. The other half of the Board will be
elected next year. This way, with half elected each year, we have continuity for Board functions.
Watch for signs on the bulletin boards for different events coming up. Also, coming soon – our Second Annual Crib
Tournament – on March 24 from 1:00pm. The cost will be the same as last year - $10.00 per team of two. Register
in the office.
The Camera Club is going around to different activities, taking pictures – so don’t be surprised if someone says
SMILE! We are planning on putting out another Calendar this fall and want to feature events and activities that
have taken place at the Centre. There will be “Release Forms” to be signed if you want your picture in the 2015
Centre Calendar.
If you have any ideas or suggestions for events or activities you would like to see offered at the Centre let anyone in
the office or on the Board know and we will see if it is possible. Remember the Centre runs on Volunteers - so join
in its fun!
Donating Made Easy
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Charitable Registration Number: 13217-1638-RR0001
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From the Executive Director’s Desk
Maureen Orton – Executive Director
NEW! Check out the wonderful meals being served from our Kitchen. Lyn Dougall continues to cook up
a storm, preparing homemade soups, salads and casseroles. The desserts are great with your tea/coffee.
We will now be selling single portions of soups, frozen for you to enjoy at home. We are always trying to
serve you better so let us know in the office how we are doing.
Join us for a St. Patrick’s Day Buffet Lunch, Monday, March 17th. Tickets are available from the front
desk for $10/members or $15/non-members. Your taste buds will be delighted with soup, variety of
casseroles, buns, tea/coffee and dessert. The buffet starts at 12:45pm in the social room, join us.
Welcome All New Members: I hope you will sign up to attend the New Comers’ Tea from 10am – 12 pm
on Friday, March 28th. The sign-up sheet is at the front desk.
Staff Update: Just to let everyone know that our Bookkeeper, Lisa Robbins has been stolen away to a fulltime job at a Real Estate Development Company - very disappointing and we will miss her. Before Lisa
left, she found a wonderful replacement, so when walking by the Finance Office, please welcome our new
bookkeeper Laurie Townsend.
Spring Class Registration: We will be trying something brand new for our members to register for classes.
Registration will be done electronically on the computer starting March 24th and continuing through April
2nd. We will be saying goodbye to Karin Richter who has been teaching Acrylics and other art mediums at
our Centre for many years. We wish her well, as she will be retiring at the end of this semester. Watch for
a NEW CLASS instructed by Margaret Holland called “Open Studio”. “Open Studio” will include
instruction on Acrylics, Watercolours, Oils or Pastels. Margaret is passionate about her art. She has won
many awards through the Calgary Stampede, Heritage Park and Brushstrokes. Watch for more details.
Our Travel Department has two new volunteers. We will be enjoying several trips with other community
associations to allow us to fill the buses, preventing trips from being cancelled due to lack of participation.
It should also keep the cost down and allow everyone to make some new friends. Watch the whiteboard to
find out where you can travel to next.
We are preparing to do our yearly Centre inventory. Could the member who borrowed our Wii gaming
systems please return them so we can count them in our inventory. Thanks a bunch.
Ladies do you know how to play billiards or snooker. Women play Tuesdays and Friday mornings 9am –
12pm. The more the merrier so come out and join the fun. If you don’t know how, take the time to come
out and learn something new. Great for hand eye coordination.
“Last Penny Roundup”, we are still accepting pennies. Visit the reception desk to donate your remaining
pennies, which will help to benefit our programs and services.
Smiles & Laughter
“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” - Mohandas Gandhi
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Volunteer Corner
~Stacy Stewart
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." -Winston Churchill
New Members’ Tea
Are you a new member and want to
know more about the Centre and
meet other new members? The next
Newcomers’ Tea will be held Friday
March 28, 2014 from 10am-12pm in
the Social Room.
RSVP at Reception.
Volunteer Appreciation Tea
Our Annual Volunteer Appreciation
Event will be held Monday April 7,
2014 from 1pm-3pm in the Social
Room. Join us for a fun and exciting
time with fabulous door prizes! Do
you have an idea for some great
entertainment? Maybe Karaoke or a
Punk Rock Band? Contact Stacy…
Please. ;-)
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!
Got Time?
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? We
could supply donated items for you
to use for your creations! See Stacy
for more information.
Walk-A-Thon
Volunteers are needed for the first
annual Walk-A-Thon on Saturday
June 7, 2014. Contact Stacy to find
out about all the fun opportunities
available!
Well, it has been a long winter, but with every passing day, we
come closer to Spring. Spring is a time for change, growth and
new-beginnings. Remember to take the time to help neighbours
with yard work, plant a row in your garden for your local food
gleaner or a friend; and of course, Volunteer!
Some of the fabulous volunteer opportunities available are:
Kitchen Hostess: Thursdays, 9:30am to 12:00pm or Fridays from
9:30am to 1:30pm.
Reception: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings
Boutique: Monday AM and Friday PM.
If you or you know someone who is interested in volunteering,
please call Volunteer Services at 403-289-4780 or email
[email protected]
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is Back!
Get your taxes done and E-Filed at no cost! This program is only
available if your income is under 30K a year (40K for a couple).
Please remember that the volunteers are only allowed to do simple
tax preparations. They cannot complete taxes for deceased, foreign
workers or entrepreneurs. If you have any questions if you qualify,
and to book your appointment, please see reception.
New Cool Database!
Over the last few months, we have had a WONDERFUL
volunteer that has created an amazing new Database! We
can now send out email updates, make schedules, calculate
how much time you have given, all in the matter of a few
keystrokes! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Jeff Cairns!!!!
Volunteer of the Month
Barb Bauman
Barb is a fairly new volunteer that sorts donated items for the
Boutique and Next-to-New Shop! Welcome Barb! Please
come by the office to pick out a fabulous prize!
The Sign-in Book has Changed!
Gone are the days of going through two binders, trying to find your
name. Now, you can just simply sign-in on the top sheet. This will
let us know who is in the building in case of an emergency, while
still allowing us to know how many hours you have given!
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Help for the Senior Golfer
By Ricky Gee (www.ezinearticles.com)
I have been golfing since I was 13 and I am now 59 and in the senior golfer category. Have I noticed a difference in my game
from 10, 15 or 20 years ago? You bet I have. What has changed is that I am less flexible, meaning I can't make as much of a
backswing turn and my swing speed has slowed down. The aches and pains and malfunctioning body parts have increased and
I have had to make adjustments to my swing and game. The new technology of today's golf equipment significantly helps offset
the aging process and its effects on your golf game but only to a certain degree. Senior golfers still need help whether you have
been playing golf for as long as I have or just taken up the game recently.
Does all this mean that I want to settle for shooting higher golf scores? Absolutely not and neither do you! Actually, you may
have played with some senior golfers who don't seem to be hitting it very far or great but when the scorecards are added up
they have beaten you badly. There is a method to this and you can find out what it is and at the same time you can most likely
hit the ball as long as you did when you were younger but straighter and more accurately and shoot better scores for many
years to come!
Sticking with bad golf habits will only lead to frustration and make golf feel more like work than fun and recreation. I often
play with senior golfers who are in their 60s or 70s and while they say they are satisfied with their scores I know they really are
not and I know that they would like to improve. Most of them do not know where to start to improve their golf game and so
they don't do anything about it. I try to offer them tips and suggestions but what they really need to do is find a Senior’s Golf
Guide that will address the full scope of a senior's golf game.
There has been research done with many senior golfers, and most of them complained that the golfing resources available on
the internet are for younger golfers. In fact, many of the so-called 'golf improvement books' require twists and turns of the body
that are difficult for seniors to achieve. This has led to a lot of frustration amongst senior golfers. (continued on page 8)
Dance News
By Sandy Staple
We are almost finished with February and hopefully almost finished with the cold weather and less than perfect road
conditions. We invite you to join us for our Saturday night dances - it’s a great way to meet some new folks and enjoy an
evening of socializing and fun.
Our February 8th dance hosted 70 dancers who enjoyed the music by the “The Badlanders”. Rick and Sandy Staple hosted
with co-hosts Dianne and Colin Beattie. Rick MC’d the evening. Rick, Sandy, Dianne and Colin took tickets, provided the
lunch and clean-up with Yvonne and Bob Armstrong tending bar. It was an enjoyable evening with an enthusiastic crowd.
The February 22nd dance saw a smaller crowd of 60, dance to the music of the band “For Old Tyme Sake”. While it was a
cold evening, the dancing and camaraderie kept us warm. Sandy and Rick Staple hosted with Dianne and Colin Beattie cohosting. Ticket taking, lunch, and clean-up was done by Rick, Sandy, Dianne and Colin. Rick MC’d the evening and Jim and
Irma McKenzie tended bar.
Thanks to all who continue to support the dances; the dance committee, those who help with set-up and take down and the
dancers who attend. We want to share our love of dance with others – come out and try the dances, we’re sure you won’t be
disappointed. Keep dancing - it keeps you smiling!
Upcoming Dances: March 8, 2014 – The Badlanders, March 22, 2014 – For Old Tyme’s Sake
Confederation Park Book Club
The book club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 12:30pm in Classroom 4. Please join us if you
enjoy reading and discussing books. The discussion can be stimulating, thought provoking, interesting
and sometimes argumentative.
On March 4th we shall be discussing And the Mountain Echoed written by Khaled Hosseini, the author of
the Kite Runner. On April 1st we’ll discuss Any Known Blood, written by the Canadian author
Lawrence Hill, the author of The Book of Negroes.
Confederation Park Choir
The Confederation Park Choir is actively seeking individuals who can sing Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass.
Our Winter Session runs from January to May. 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. We also have a Spring Concert
on April 27, 2014, which is our major fundraiser for the choir.
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!
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Word Search
WEATHER
Can you find the weather words in the box? They may be
horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards.
BLIZZARD, BREEZE,
CHINOOK,
CIRROCUMULUS,
CIRROSTRATUS,
CIRRUS, CLOUDY, COLD,
CUMULONIMBUS,
CUMULUS, CYCLONE,
DOLDRUMS, DRIZZLE,
DRY, FAIR, FOG,
FREEZING, FROST, HAIL,
HARMATTAN, HEATWAVE,
HOT, HUMID, HURRICANE,
LIGHTNING,
MILD, MIST, MISTRAL,
MONSOON, NIMBUS,
OVERCAST,
PRECIPITATION, RAIN,
SHOWER, SIROCCO, SLEET,
SLUSH,
SNOW, STORM, STRATUS,
SUNSHINE, THUNDER,
TORNADO,
TYPHOON, WIND, ZEPHYR.
Courtesy of www.puzzlechoice.com
Help for the Senior Golfer (continued from page 7)
Senior golfers are looking for a comprehensive resource that will apply to them as seniors, with information and instruction
that is applicable to their game and not somebody 20 or 30 years younger.
As a senior golfer you want:
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As a new senior golfer getting started, an in-depth look into golfing rules, golfing etiquette - all the things to do and NOT to do.
Alternative and different types of swing techniques that are appropriate for Senior Golfers.
Golf game strategies that will allow you to compensate for a lack of distance and flexibility while still enabling you to compete
with the 'Youngsters'.
Easy to understand and guaranteed solutions to handling awkward situations you will come across on the golf course.
Good advice on how to choose clubs, golf balls and other equipment that suits your senior golf game the best and how to
maintain your equipment properly.
How to take care of your health and fitness the proper way, allowing you to play worry-free golf for years to come.
How to find a suitable golf coach without wasting your money.
I have found a resource that's written exclusively for us senior golfers, and one that will direct and inform you from A-Z on
improvement tips, lessons, facts, strategies and techniques on golf, to not only improve your game but allow you to play for
many years to come!
If you want to make a small investment with huge returns then you should find out more about a guide that is focused on
senior golfers.
Senior Golf Resource at squidoo. (www.squidoo.com/helpforseniorgolfers)
Article Source: Ezine Artcles - Help For the Senior Golfer (www.ezinearticles.com)
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Confederation Park Camera Club
Linda Earl – President of the Camera Club
For anyone interested in learning more about their camera, we meet
the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Bring
your camera and ask questions. We are an informal group, some
very experienced with digital cameras and some of us are new to
them. Many things have changed over the years, especially the use
of computers and cameras. Come out and have fun with us.
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.
The Saskatoon Farm & Chinook Honey Company Tour - $40/person
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Includes transportation, lunch, one honey tour, GST and tip
Aspen Crossing – $35/person - sans lunch or $50/person - includes a light lunch
May 21, 2014 (Registration Deadline May 14, 2014)
Be sure to book early, as this tour will fill up fast!
$35/person - sans lunch (menu provided on day) or $50/person - includes a preordered light lunch
Have lunch on a train with fabulous opportunity for shopping, which includes their Greenhouse!
What we’re planning:
Stage West “Fiddler on the Roof” - April
Sign up in the office. Contact Stacy at 403.289.4780 for more information.
Make your cheque payable to Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre.
You’re Invited to our St. Patrick’s Day Buffet
When: March 17, 2014 at 12:45
Where: Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre
2212 13 Street NW, Calgary
Tickets: $10/members, $15/non-members
Enjoy a variety of food cooked up by “Chef on the Edge”
including a special dessert in celebration of the day.
Pick your tickets up at reception.
Call 402.289.4780 for more information.
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CONPARK CROSSWORD
March 2014
Solution Page 13
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Tea & Conversation
Greetings to all!!
Thank you all for your donations to the Tea & Conversation program. Your support is greatly appreciated and needed. We do
wish to thank all of our volunteers. We are so lucky to have each and every one of you to count on week after week and you
never let us down. Thanks a million!! Please show all of our volunteers how much we all appreciate them by thanking them
and appreciating all their time and effort they put into making our Thursdays happen week after week.
ENTERTAINMENT – MARCH 2014
March 6 – The Confederates March 13 - O’Shea’s Shenanigans (St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations)
March 20 - Ukuleles March 27 - Peter & Pal (March 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.
Lynsey Coghlan – The Centre’s Hearing Aid
Practitioner, who has pledged a personal donation of
$300.00 a month.
Annually, upwards of 6,000 people come to T&C -you
can be part of this amazing program.
New clients come to us by referral from social agencies,
family, or friends.
Associated Cab - Insist on the professionals! 403-2991111.
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 403-489-4780 or email [email protected]
Ask a silly Question … If you’re in a vehicle going the speed of light, what happens when you turn on the
headlights.
May your troubles be less, may your blessings be more
and may nothing but happiness come through your door.
Number Cruncher Solution - Puzzle Pg 17
With Love From Debbie
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Confederation Park Library
The Centre’s Library
Open to the Public Monday to Friday
10:00am to 3:00pm
COME BY FOR A VISIT!!
Videos for sale in the Library and at the front lobby,
located next to the reception desk.
VIDEOS (per cassette) 50¢ each
“GREAT SELECTIONS”
Library Book Reviews
By Tyler Jones
Little Bee - by Chris Cleave
A remarkably well written book that floats between the stories of two women; Sarah, a young English widow, and
Little Bee, a Nigerian refugee. Their lives first intersect during a violent occurrence in Nigeria and they are brought
together again years later. One cannot tell too much of the plot without spoiling the enjoyment of the novel - if
you like being surprised by twists and turns, then you will want to uncover this story for yourself. This book also has
two very engaging characters in Sarah and Little Bee, and Cleave does an amazing job effortlessly shifting between
their two distinct voices. Little Bee herself is a fantastic character, both witty and sharply insightful. This is an
emotionally charged novel and readers who are uncomfortable with the brutality and violence of Nigerian history
may find it difficult, but ultimately it is about not just survival, but triumph.
Zoo - by James Patterson
The premise of this novel is that, for some mysterious reason, animals all over the world have begun to attack
humans. The rate and ferocity of these attacks has been increasing exponentially, yet the threat is being downplayed or ignored completely by political and scientific authorities alike. Only one man, the maverick biologist
Jackson Oz, grasps the enormity of this new threat and must to struggle to make world leaders understand before it
is too late.
Readers who desire plausible plots should stay far away from this thriller. This book should appeal to the reader
looking for a quick escape into a fast paced and thrilling story. If the fact that it makes little scientific sense doesn’t
bother you, you should find a few hours of diversion.
The Sentimentalists - by Johanna Skibsrud
Haunted by his memories of the Vietnam War, Napoleon Haskell leaves the United States and settles in a small
Ontario town where he was raised. Napolean’s daughter arrives soon after, escaping troubles of her own and hoping
to help her father who she fears is slipping into senility. Trying to understand her dad before it is too late, she
devotes herself to finding out about the truth of his life.
If you were to sum up the novel in a single word, it would probably be “challenging”. The often bleak tone is a
challenge and the style of the writing is challenging as well. Skibsrud uses convoluted sentences where the meaning
has to be unraveled as though the reader were untying knots. Perhaps the challenging nature of the book is only
fitting - the reader’s challenge will make them understand the great struggle these characters are faced with. Often,
the things worth knowing can only be appreciated by the effort it takes to learn them. Are you up to the challenge?
We look forward to your visit to the library.
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LOL
Crossword Solution
Laugh out Loud
(Crossword Page 10)
a) What is Irish and left out on the lawn all
summer?
b) Why can’t you iron a four-leaf clover?
c) What do you call a fake stone in Ireland?
d) When is an Irish potato not an Irish
potato?
e) How is a best friend like a four-leaf clover?
Answers: a) Paddy O’Furniture. b) Because
you shouldn’t press your luck. c) A shamrock! d) When it’s a French fry. e) They are
both hard to find and lucky to have.
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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
AWARD PRESENTATION FOR
“IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK”
ELDER ABUSE ART CONTEST
Join us on March 5, 2014 from
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at
Headspace (1817 - 10 Ave SW)
For more information and to register for
this free public event please visit
www.calgaryfamily.org/olderadults or call
403.269.9888
CAREGIVERS: PUTTING YOURSELF
FIRST (FREE)
Learn how to identify caregiver burn out
and discover tips and tools for self-care.
Meeting Time & Location:
Monday March 3, 2014
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Nose Hill Public Library
(1530 Northmount Drive NW)
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
To register: 403.205.5264
Your Investment: $5 per session
Upcoming Drop in Dates in 2014:
March 3, 17, 31
April 14, 28
May 12, 26
June 9, 23
July 14
August 11
Wednesday April 2, 2014
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Signal Hill Public Library (5994 Signal Hill
Centre SW)
For more information: 403.286.1811
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PHONE: 403-289-4780
THE GAZETTE
MARCH 2014
Irish-Style Lamb Stew
AND POTATO SOUP
INGREDIENTS:
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1 pound cubed lamb meat
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 pound baking potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 large stalk celery, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. Layer the lamb meat, onion, potatoes, carrot and celery in an oven-proof pot or
casserole dish. Season each layer with parsley, salt and pepper as you go. Pour in the beef stock
and cover tightly.
3. Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours in the preheated oven, until vegetables and meat are very tender. Divide
into bowls and garnish with additional parsley.
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PHONE: 403-289-4780
THE GAZETTE
MARCH 2014
March 2014 – Clubs & Activities Calendar
Monday
3
Men’s Snooker 9:00-12:00
Quilting 9:30-12:00
Pickleball 1:00-2:15
Whist 1:00-3:00
10
Quilting 9:30-12:00
Whist 1:00-3:00
17
Quilting 9:30-12:00
Whist 1:00-3:00
24
Quilting 9:30-12:00
Whist 1:00-3:00
31
Quilting 9:30-12:00
Whist 1:00-3:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
4
Ladies Snooker 9:00-12:00
Crib 9:30-11:30
Western Reunion Barbershop
Chorus 10:30-12:30
Book Club 12:30-1:30
Choir 1:00-3:00 (pg 7)
11
Crib 9:30-11:30
Chorus 10:30-12:30
Choir 1:00-3:00 (pg 7)
18
Crib 9:30-11:30
Chorus 10:30-12:30
Choir 1:00-3:00 (pg 7)
25
Crib 9:30-11:30
Chorus 10:30-12:30
Choir 1:00-3:00 (pg 7)
5
Snooker
Floor Curling 1:00-3:30
Ukulele Club 1:00-3:00
6
Snooker
Woodcarving 9:30-11:30
7
Scrabble 1:00-3:00
Bridge 1:00-3:30
12
Snooker
13
Snooker
14
Scrabble 1:00-3:00
Bridge 1:00-3:30
Camera Club 1:00-3:00 (pg 9)
19
Snooker
20
Snooker
21
Scrabble 1:00-3:00
Bridge 1:00-3:30
26
Snooker
27
Snooker
28
Scrabble 1:00-3:00
Bridge 1:00-3:30
Camera Club 1:00-3:00 (pg 9)
1
Crib 9:30-11:30
Chorus 10:30-12:30
Choir 1:00-3:00 (pg 7)
Book Club 12:30-1:30
2
Snooker
3
Snooker
4
Scrabble 1:00-3:00
Bridge 1:00-3:30
Community Events
Mardi Gras Magic at the Kerby Centre
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Doors open at 11:30am, Lunch 12:00pm
$30 before February 11, $35 Regular price
Call the Kerby Centre 403.705.3232
Grace Presbyterian Church
Liona Boyd “Return to Canada Tour”
March 14, 2014
“Faces of Capitol Hill”
Photography Project by Crystal Schick
For more info visit capitolhillcommunity.ca/blog/
or contact Crystal at [email protected]
Square Dance ABCs
Mondays at 7:00pm
Good Companions Centre
2609 19 Avenue SW
$6:00 per person
For more info call 403.281.4863 or
Email [email protected]
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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THE GAZETTE
MARCH 2014
March 2014 – Events & Services Calendar
Monday
3
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
4
5
6
T & C ~ The Confederates
1:00-3:00pm (Page 11)
Good Food Box – Delivery
7
8
Dance – Orange
Blossom Express
Tickets $12 (Page 7)
10
11
12
13
Lawyer 9am-noon
T & C ~ O’Shea’s
Shenanigans
1:00-3:00pm (Page 11)
14
15
17
St. Patrick’s
Day Buffet
Page 9
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19
20
T & C ~ Ukuleles
1:00-3:00pm (Page 11)
21
22
Dance – The
Badlanders
Tickets $12 (Page 7)
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25
Good Food Box – Order
Delivery – April 3
26
27
T & C ~ Peter & Pal
(March Birthdays)
1:00-3:00pm (Page 11)
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Newcomers’ Tea
10:00am to Noon
Page 6
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1
2
3
Good Food Box – Delivery
4
5
Heritage Park
Seniors’ Follies
Bus Departs 9:30am
Early Class
Registration
Crib Tournament
1:00pm to 4:00pm
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April Fools’ Day
Class Registration 10-12
NUMBER CRUNCHER
Courtesy of www.puzzlechoice.com
Solution Page 11
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PHONE: 403-289-4780
THE GAZETTE
MARCH 2014
2014 – Winter Class Calendar
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
IMPROVE YOUR
SINGING
$55
February 3 to March 31
9:45am – 10:45am
YOGA
$60
January 14 – March 25
9:30am – 10:25am
TAP DANCE – ADV. $60
9:30am – 10:25am
NIA
$60
9:30am – 10:30am
BRIDGE – DOUBLES,
LEADS & MORE
$80
9:00am – 11:30am
ACRYLICS
$75
10:00am – 12:00pm
LINE DANCE – INT. $60
10:30am – 11:30am
LINE DANCE – INT. $60
10:30am – 11:25am
TAP DANCE – BEG. $60
10:45am – 11:45am
LINE DANCE –
INTRODUCTION
$60
11:30am – 12:25am
POT POURRI OF
DANCE
$60
7:00pm – 9:00pm
(No class January 28)
(No class Jan 20 & Feb 17)
CHAIR YOGA
$55
9:45am – 10:45am
(No class Feb 10 & 17)
PAPER TOLE
$66
January 13 to March 24
10:00am - 12:00pm
BELLY DANCE - NEXT
STEPS
$55
11:00am – 12:00pm
SINGING PERFECTLY
IMPERFECTS
$65
11:00am – 12:30pm
TAI CHI – BEGINNER $60
10:30am – 11:25am
TAI CHI – ADVANCE $60
11:30am – 12:25am
CHINA PAINTING
$66
(Plus $5.00 Kiln Fee)
1:00pm – 3:00pm
SHARING
HANDICRAFTS
$20
1:00pm – 3:00pm
PAINTING FOR FUN $20
1:00pm – 3:00pm
CHINA PAINTING $66
(Plus $5.00 Kiln Fee)
9:00am – 11:00am
SCOTTISH COUNTRY
DANCE
$60
10:30am – 11:30am
FIT2AGE
$60
2:30pm – 3:30pm
(No class Jan. 20 & Feb 17)
BRIDGE – IMPROVE
DEFENSIVE PLAY $80
1:00pm – 3:30pm
BRIDGE – SLAM
BIDDING
$40
March 31 to April 28
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Note: No classes held
On February 17 due to
Family Day Holiday
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PHONE: 403-289-4780
THE GAZETTE
MARCH 2014
Centre Information
Programs and Services
Special Services For Members
Drop-in Activities
Floor curling, snooker, bridge, whist,
pickleball, scrabble.
Lawyer
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
9:00am - 12:00pm
Prices vary on service
Next-to-New Shop and Boutique Selling
handcrafted items, jewelry, cards, used
clothing, etc. – great fundraiser for our Centre.
Open to the public.
Podiatrist
Available every 6th Friday
8:30am - 3:30pm
Fee $10 - Next Date: April 11, 2014
Classes
40+ types of classes offered throughout the
year.
Call Reception to Book Your Appointment
403-289-4780
Clubs
Book Club, Choir, Camera, Old Time Gliders
“pattern dancing”, Quilting, Ukulele, Western
Reunion Barbershop Chorus and
Woodcarving.
Good Food Box
Through this program members can purchase
fresh fruits and vegetables at an affordable
price. Call 403.289.4780 for more information.
Games Room
Snooker tables, dart- board - men’s
tournaments and ladies’ days.
Large Box – 40+ Lbs.
$30
Medium Box – 30+Lbs. $25
Small Box – 20+ Lbs.
$20
Kitchen
Mon & Fri - Tea, coffee, soup, sandwiches and
baked goods. Tues to Thurs - Tea, coffee, soup,
sandwiches, baked goods and a hot meal
selection.
Commissioner for Oaths
Contact Executive Director, Maureen Orton
Library
Staffed by volunteers. It has an extensive
collection of books. Accepts donations of
current books (after 2005). Open to the public.
Social Room/Classrooms
Members and non-members can rent the
Centre’s facilities for special events;
anniversaries, birthdays, family get-togethers,
etc. Free Parking!
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PHONE: 403-289-4780
THE GAZETTE
MARCH 2014
Spring Walk-athon
In the Park
June 7, 2014
See You at the Centre
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