Message from the Chair Events at a Glance
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Message from the Chair Events at a Glance
GRIMSBY SENIORS CLUB Newsletter 18 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 1K7 ph: 905-309-2075 fx: 905-945-1844 www.grimsby.ca [email protected] [email protected] Events at Message from the Chair a Glance Well winter finally arrived and it has been very bitter cold so far. Spring Luncheon Dates: April 14th Time: 12:00 pm St. Jacob’s Country Playhouse Day Trip Date: Tuesday May 24 Time: 9:00 am Facility Closures: Friday March 25 Monday May 23 The Christmas dinner and dance was again a great time, with a lovely dinner that everyone enjoyed, and the music by The Escapades was also enjoyed by all. The A.G.M. was held on January 28th. Once again the turnout was disappointing for the amount of members that belong to the Grimsby Senior Club. The Advisory Committee would like to thank Lincoln Park Retirement Community for the lovely coffee and cookies that they provided for the A.G.M. meeting. Also I would like to thank the members that put their name forward to fill the positions that were up for re-election. Without these members there would not be a lot of the functions that go on at the activity centre. Also a big thank you to the many volunteers that help with the decorating and setting up for the various functions that are held at the centre. The Valentines luncheon was once again a great success, with the lunch provided by The Little Menu, and the music was provided by Now and Then. Everyone in attendance had a very lovely time. Keep open April 14/2016 for the Spring Luncheon because once again “Elvis” is going to be in the building, so be sure to get your tickets early as the last time he appeared here, it was all most a sold out crowd. Catering will be by The Little Menu. Enjoy the rest of the winter, and hope for a early spring. Lloyd Buchan Grimsby Seniors Club Advisory Committee Chair Office Hours Monday & Wednesday 10:00am - 4 :15pm Tuesday 10:30am - 4 :15 pm Thursday - Friday 8:45 am - 4 :15pm (excluding holidays) Well, we sure have been having nice mild Winter! You have to love, living in Niagara. Now Spring is upon us and we are ready for it !!! Looking forward to all the greenery and flowers in bloom...not to mention that Elvis is coming to the LAC. 2016 is shaping up quite nicely. Get out there and enjoy some of it ! Happy Easter everyone… hope you get some treats. Emily & Marjorie 2016 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chair Past Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer Library Convenor Membership Convenor Publicity Convenor Property Convenor Entertainment Convenor Member at Large Livingston Activity Centre Livingston Activity Centre Rooms Rentals Newsletter Editor Lloyd Buchan Larry Eller Sandra Williams Peter Zwart Edward Zwart Doreen Belton Christine Green Pat Gillis-Buchan Jack Watt Ann Diggins Monica Gomez 905-957-4758 905-308-5727 905-309-8481 905-309-1940 289 235-9522 905-945-8312 905-945-3839 905-957-4758 905-945-8787 905-945-3689 905-309-1940 905-309-2075 905-945-1288 905-309-2075 Please have all newsletter submissions in by May 24 for the Summer Newsletter The reviews are in and The Best Little Menu gets two thumbs up !!! Everyone enjoyed the Valentines Luncheon and our new caterer was very well received!! The roast beef was delicious, the smashed potatoes and gravy were full of flavor and the coleslaw was nice and creamy. The desserts were also quite yummy. The Best Little Menu is a local business and will be catering our Spring Luncheon, so do not hesitate. Come on out for an awesome lunch!! SPECIAL EVENTS Thursday, April 14th @ 12:00 noon Livingston Activity Centre Entertainment provided by: Tribute Artist Lorentz Food provided by: Best Little Menu $18/members - $23/non-members purchase tickets at the Livingston Activity Centre office 905-309-2075 Door Prizes - great food - entertainment - fun for all!! “Anything Goes” at the St. Jacob’s Country Playhouse Theatre with lunch at Anna Mae’s Restaurant & Bakery Anything Goes is a nautical Musical Comedy filled with spectacular dance numbers and some timeless tunes by Cole Porter. We have included lunch at Anna Mae’s Restaurant & Bakery. Your group will enjoy a homemade Mennonite lunch served family style. Anna Mae’s Restaurant and Bakery has been featured on the Food Network’s “You Gotta Eat Here”. We are currently holding tickets for the play on Tuesday May 24 and the package at a price of $118 for members and $135 for non -members based on a minimum of 40 people and a maximum of 50 people. Payment and final count are due by April 19, 2016 by cash or cheque. NOTICES FROM WHERE I SIT…. LOOKING BACK, LOOKING AHEAD The Grimsby Seniors Club Annual General Meeting on January 28 is history. From the hundreds of members, 30 members, including those who serve on the Grimsby Seniors Club Advisory Committee, attended. There were 8 more members in attendance than in 2014. Annual meetings do not seem to have the interest of a large majority of our members, although decisions are made that may affect everyone. Some decisions were made at this meeting. The revised Terms of Reference and the Volunteer Guidelines were approved. The Social Convenor position was changed to a Social Committee of five Advisory Committee members to look after organizing the Annual General Meeting, Valentines-, Spring-, and Volunteers Luncheons, Fashion Show and Christmas Dinner & Dance, with the assistance of a Decorating Committee. The Liaison Convenor activity was added to the Secretary. And the Friendship Convenor position was eliminated. These changes created a lively discussion why it is so difficult to find out of a 600 + membership so few willing to volunteer, knowing that we have many gifted people. Attracting members for example to fill an advisory committee function, be an activity leader, or being in a friendship role. Some suggested that many don’t know what is involved, and maybe we could do, and will do, better in making members aware of what is expected and what role a person could play. In times where we had one person responsible for ‘friendship visits’ now we can all play a role and look after each other as we participate in the various activities, but also care for one and another when someone is absent for whatever reason. No doubt some of this is happening, bur rather than having one person caring and making visits on behalf of the Seniors Club, we all maintain friendships and experience a caring relationship with each other. It reminds me of what I recently read in an article “Let’s Talk Aging”. Aging involves changes, Changes are usually gradual and occur slowly, often unnoticed. Aging begins at conception and continues until we die. In between we age. Aging happens in stages of being an infant, child, young adult, middle age and older person. Aging occurs at different rates. Everyone goes through the phases at his or her own pace. Aging is irreversible. Once the process of life begins we can’t go back to a previous stage.” What has all of this to do with an annual meeting? I would suggest that we can look back at a good year, and begin a new year not only enjoying ourselves at the activities we participate in , but also have new programs, and find appropriate ways of meeting the needs some of our members may have. Our challenge is to learn from the past and plan for doing things well in the future. Submitted by Peter Zwart, Secretary FAMILY OWNED “Caring for Grimsby & Area families since 1928” Preplanning Services • Cremation & Burial Options 11 Mountain St., Grimsby, Ont. 905-945-2755 www.smithfh.com Thomas Letkeman • Funeral Director 11 Mountain Street, Grimsby • 905-945-2755 • www.smithfh.com CONGRATULATIONS THE GRIMSBY CENTRES - CROKINOLE GROUP On Saturday January 30, 6 folks from the LAC crokinole group participated in the Annual Hamilton Crokinole Tournament. It was a fun day with 40 participants from Turtle Island, N.Y., London, Kitchener, Owen Sound, St. Catharine's, Toronto and Grimsby. Ted Cossitt, one of our Grimsby Centres, won the Pool D. Ted is the gentleman on the left receiving his award. The group picture is Ken Bauman, Dorothy Rigg, Ted Cossitt, Marianna Estabrooks, Cindy Paul and Sheila Robertson. ~ Ken Bauman THE REEDS HARMONICA GROUP Congrats to The Reeds harmonica group for receiving this certificate of appreciation! The Reeds meet on Fridays from 10am - 12 noon in the Craft Room GRIMSBY DENTURE CLINIC Marija Popovic B.A. DD, Denture Specialist - FREE CONSULTATIONS - House calls & evening appointments - Same day reline & repair service - Top quality, affordable dentures - State-of-the-art, full-service on-site lab - Flexible payment plans - Wheelchair accessibility Specializing in : Permanent Implant-supported dentures (All-on-4™ Permanent Teeth-in-a-Day) : Precision BPS™ full & partial dentures No referrals necessary! New patients welcome! 9 0 5 -9 4 5 -5 7 7 5 or toll free: 1-877-945-5775 www.grimsbydentures.com 76 Main Street West, Unit 10, Lower Level, Grimsby NOTICES HOLIDAY CLOSURES The office will be closed on Good Friday - March 25 Victoria Day - May 23 Spring Forward Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead 1 hour on Sunday, March 13! BOOKS & PUZZLES Come and visit the Livingston Activity Centre where we have the latest paperbacks for sale from 50 cents and up. We also have terrific jigsaw puzzles and a table of knitted items. We appreciate donations of gently used books & puzzles. Come in and browse, you won’t be disappointed. SCRABBLE Come out on Thursday Afternoon’s From 1:30 - 4:00 pm For a fun filled mentally stimulating afternoon!!! NOTICES Check out this new art style that is creative, relaxing and easy to learn. Create beautiful images using structured patterns. It can be kept simple or become very intricate - it’s up to you! Anyone can learn Zen-doodling! Part 1 - April 15 - May 6 Part 2 - May 27 - June 17 1:00 - 3:00 pm $28 for Seniors Club members $31 for non-members Spanish Lessons Are you travelling to a Spanish speaking country in the near future? Would you like to learn useful phrases or practice your Spanish speaking skills? A fun learning experience which offers different interactive activities. Come out and give it a try! Fridays April 13 - June 1 9:00 - 9:45 am $50 for Seniors Club members, $53 for non-members WRITERS CORNER An enjoyable afternoon with Doreen Goddard by Eleanor Harris Doreen and I met at the Livingston Activity Centre, very briefly, about ten days prior to our scheduled interview appointment yesterday. First impressions are usually correct ; Doreen was a smiling, bubbly, and obviously happy lady. She gave me directions to her home, now in Stoney Creek. Doreen's only daughter, Laurel, greeted me at the door. Their home is quite large; Doreen lives downstairs, while Laurel lives upstairs. Each floor is a complete household with large living room, dining area, full sized kitchen, bedrooms with bath. “We each do our own thing”, says Doreen, but we do share dinners together. Doreen was born in England but emigrated to Canada at age nine months to be with her grandmother; her parents followed a year later. She has always lived in the Grimsby area. Doreen married Ernest, her boyhood friend, when he was discharged from World War II in 1946. Their marriage lasted for fifty-five wonderful and happy years together. They had one girl, Laurel, and three boys. Doreen now has six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren, and is expecting another in June. When I arrived to see Doreen, she was crocheting a pink and white blanket for the new baby. “Do you have keepsakes?” Doreen asks; and answered her own question by saying “ I have a locket that Ernest gave me when I was only sixteen”. Doreen has many talents! She is a seamstress – she began by making her own clothes as well as those for her baby girl. Later her sewing skills came in handy for sewing patches on boys jeans! She has also done quite a bit of upholstery over the years. Doreen even ventured into decorating wedding cakes after taking a decorating course. I imagine she is a capable in the cooking area too. Last September she started making seventeen different kinds of cookies for Christmas, beginning with “mellow” gingerbread, and progressing to shortcake and rumballs. You know after talking with her that she is full of fun. Let me describe a Halloween costume she made for herself. She first spray painted cardboard cartons silver which she used to cover her body; she cut the centers from several aluminum pie tins and glued together the rims facing each other, and put them on her arms; on her head, she wore baby food cans, also spray painted silver; and to complete the “robot”, she mounted two wires with red balls on her head as eyes! Doreen is “with it” as they say, for she bought her first IPad in 2012. Doreen has many friends and keeps in touch with them as much as possible. It truly was an afternoon to remember spent with Doreen Goddard. GRIMSBY SQUARE 905-945-9775 42 ST. ANDREWS AVE 905-945-9775 Sun-Mon 8am-10pm Beauty Boutique/Cosmetics Post Office Certified Diabetes Educator Passport Photos GRIMSBY MEWS 150 MAIN ST E 905-945-5422 Sun-Mon 8am-Midnight Debby Costa, Pharmacist/Owner FITNESS These programs run on a weekly basis (with the exception of holidays and a few special events). All fitness levels are welcome and several modifications can be provided. For further details please inquire at the Activity Centre Office. Fitness 10 Pass Cards can be purchased at the Activity Centre Office for $24. Passes can be used for: Fit Over 50, Sit and Get Fit, and Zumba Gold. FIT OVER 50 SIT AND GET FIT All levels of fitness welcome. Each day of the week is taught by a different instructor - so try them all ! A fitness class that is done in a seated position. Great for balance concerns, mobility limitations and those that haven’t been active in a while. When Mon, Wed & Fri 11:05 am - 12:05 pm When Mon & Wed 9 - 9:45 am Fri 8:30 - 9:15 am Cost $24 / 10 pass card or $3.50 drop in fee Cost $24 / 10 pass card or $3.50 drop in fee Location Livingston Activity Centre Auditorium ZUMBA GOLD Latin music and dance that creates an energetic and effective workout. This program is full of fun and very easy to follow with many modifications provided to vary intensity. When Tuesdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost $24 / 10 pass card or $3.50 drop in fee Location Livingston Activity Centre Auditorium When Cost Thursdays 10:45 am - 11:45 am $24 / 10 pass card or $3.50 drop in fee Location Peach King Centre Location Livingston Activity Centre Auditorium ADULT SKATING A great way to get in some fitness and fun ! From September to April, excluding holidays and special events. When Mon 10 - 11:30 am Tues 12 - 1 pm Wed 10 - 11:30 am Cost (Sen.) $3.50/visit or $24/10 pass Location Peach King Centre Arena PKC FITNESS CENTRE Our fitness room has everything that you need to get a great workout at very reasonable prices. Cost (Sen.) $70 - 3 months, $218 - 1 year Location Peach King Centre Arena PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, PARTICULARLY IF YOU HAVE NOT EXERCISED IN AWHILE OR THERE HAVE BEEN ANY CHANGES TO YOUR HEALTH. FITNESS The Town of Grimsby offers many fitness programs that are specifically tailored to the 50+ population. The following programs require pre-registration and have limited space available. Don’t delay to register as these programs can fill quickly! All classes welcome men and women and all fitness levels! 50+ YOGA A gentle way to increase circulation, balance, mobility, strength, confidence and quality of life. Cost Location Register $48 for 6 weeks on Monday’s $64 for 8 weeks on Tues & Thurs Livingston Activity Centre Lounge Livingston Activity Centre Office Dates & Times Mon April 11 - May 16 4:00 - 5:30 pm Tues April 5 - May 24 9:00 - 10:30 am Thurs April 7 - May 26 8:45 - 10:15 am 50+ CHAIR PILATES A soft form of Pilates to improve posture, strength, and overall mobility. Cost Location Register $ 77 for 10 weeks Livingston Activity Centre Lounge Livingston Activity Centre Office Dates & Times Tues April 5 - June 14 (no class May 24) 10:45 - 11:45 am 50+ CHAIR YOGA A soft form of Pilates to improve posture, strength, and overall mobility. Cost Location Register $64.00 for 8 weeks Livingston Activity Centre Lounge Livingston Activity Centre Office Dates & Times Fri April 8 - May 27 11:15 am - 12:15 am 50+ STRONG BONES An interesting class about the importance of our bones and aging. Our trained instructor will work with you on an individual and group resistance program that suits your body’s needs. This program also covers target heart rate with cardio, flexibility for functionality and balance control for injury prevention. Cost Location $65.00 for 8 weeks Peach King Centre Dates & Times Thurs April 14 - June 2 1:15 - 2:15 pm HAPPY HEARTS An exercise program for people that have had a cardiac incident or cardiac health issues. Improve your heart health in a supervised, supportive environment. Doctor approval required. Spouses are also welcome to participate. Please call 905-945-1288 for information about this program. (Thurs only during July & Aug) Cost Location approx. $6 / class Peach King Centre Dates & Times Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 - 10:30 am DAILY PROGRAMS SCHEDULE Monday Time Activity Room Co-ordinator Cost 9:00 - 9:45am Sit & Get Fit Aud. 905-309-2075 $3.50 or 10 pass/$24 10:00 - 11:00am Tai Chi Aud. Rosalind Bailey 905-945-4160 50¢ 11:05am - 12:05pm Fit over 50 Aud. 905-309-2075 $3.50 or 10 pass/$24 1:00 - 3:30pm Ping Pong Aud. 905-309-2075 50¢ 4:00 - 5:30 pm 50+ Yoga Lounge 905-309-2075 Check fitness page Time Activity Room Co-ordinator Cost 9:00 - 10:00 am Walking Group Back Parking Lot Helen Nolan - 905-945-5392 N/C 9:00 - 10:30 am Yoga - 50+ Lounge 905-309-2075 Check fitness pages 10:45 - 11:45am Pilates - Chair Lounge 905-309-2075 Check fitness pages 11:00 - noon Zumba Gold Aud. 905-309-2075 $3.50 or 10 pass/$24 1:00 - 3:30 pm Afternoon bridge Library Euoleen Travis 905-945-2636 50¢ 1.00 - 3:30 pm Hands & Feet Lounge Donna Rose 289 -566-9475 50¢ 1:00 - 2:30 pm Choir Aud. Sylvia Howe 905-309-2213 50¢ mid Sept-May 7:00 - 10:30 pm Duplicate Bridge Aud. Dylan Morgan 289-644-5678 50¢ Tuesday Wednesday Time Activity Room Co-ordinator Cost 9 :00 - 9:45 am Sit & Get Fit Aud. 905-309-2075 $3.50 or 10 pass/$24 10:00 - 11:00 am Tai Chi Aud. Rosalind Bailey 905-945-4160 50¢ 011:05 - 12:05 pm Fitness - Fit over 50 Aud. 905-309-2075 $3.50 or 10 pass/$24 1:00 - 4:00 pm Quilting Craft Rm Eleanor Hall 905-945-9191 Annual Donation 1:00 - 3:30 pm Cribbage Lounge Marianna Estabooks 905 945-2931 50¢ 3:15 - 5:00 pm Crokinole Lounge Ken Bauman 905 309-8607 50¢ 1:00 - 3:00 pm Chess Library Tony Brown 905-309-5042 50¢ 1:30 - 3:30 pm Alzheimer Support Board Drop in- Last Wednesday in month Except July/Aug/Dec 7:00 - 9:00 pm Good Tyme Music Co. Lounge Larry Grace 905-945-3925 50¢ 7:00 - 9:00 pm Bingo Aud. Don Cook 289-956-1037 50¢ DAILY PROGRAMS SCHEDULE Thursday Time Activity Room Co-ordinator Cost 8:45 - 10:15 am Yoga - 50+ Lounge 905-309-2075 Check fitness pages 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Craft Guild Lounge Carol DellaValle 905-945-8125 50¢ 10:45 am - 11:45 am Zumba Gold PK Arena 945-1288 $3.50 or 10 pass/$24 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Chicks with Sticks Billiard Rm Brenda Smith 905-945-4674 50¢ 1:00 - 4:00 pm Bid Euchre Lounge Betsy Stensen 905 –945-5803 50¢ 1:30 - 4:00 pm Scrabble Library Peter & Ann Zwart 905-309-1940 50¢ Friday Time Activity Room Co-ordinator Cost 8:30 - 9:15 am Sit & Get Fit Aud.. 905-309-2075 $3.50 or 10 pass/$24 9:30 - 11:00 am 50+ Yoga Lounge 905-309-2075 Check fitness pages 11:15 - 12:15 50+ Chair Yoga Lounge 905-309-2075 Check fitness pages 10:00 - Noon Harmonica -Reeds Craft Rm Jim Love 289-956-0144 50¢ Sept-end June 11:05 - 12:05 pm Fitness - Fit over 50 Aud. 905-309-2075 $3.50 or 10 pass/$24 12:30 - 4:00 pm 6 Hand Bid Euchre Lounge Adriaan Brusse 905-386-1173 50¢ 1:30 - 3:30 pm Carpet Bowling Aud. George Willian 905-957-5603 50¢ Mid-Sept- Apr Saturday Time Activity Room Co-ordinator Cost 7:00 - 10:00 pm Bid Euchre Lounge Shannon Allan 50¢ DON’T FORGET... other upcoming activities and dates Hearing Clinics: Wednesday’s March 9 & May 11 For appointment call Seniors Office 309-2075 Must bring your Health Card Blood Donor Clinics will be held on : •Wed April 13 & June 8 (2:00 7:00 pm) •Saturday March 18 & May 21 (9:00 am - noon) The Alzheimer Sciety Support Group for Caregivers meets the last Wednesday of each month VON Foot Clinic : March 10, April 14 & May 12 for appointments please call 1-800-263-7202 NEED SOME HELP AROUND THE HOUSE OR YARD?? DON’T KNOW WHERE TO RENEW YOUR LICENSE OR HEALTH CARD? We have all that information for you at the Seniors Centre Office. All the community service information on one sheet. Transportation programs, Homemaking services, Meals on Wheels and Community Support Services. Drop by the office anytime to pick up the information sheet.
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