Tidelines FEBRUARY

Tidelines
FEBRUARY
2012
Craig Bay Estates
VOLUME 13, ISSUE 2
Inspiring Evening Yoga Classes
Starting February
Rejuvenating! Restorative!
Invigorating!
Ideal for all active ages
Mondays & Thursdays
6:00—7:30 pm
$50/5 classes (2 x/week)
$55/5 classes (1 x/week)
$15/drop in
Register at Beach Club office
Starting Monday, February 13th, Violet Pasztor Wilson,
Yogini & Founder of Canadian Yoga Alliance, will begin
teaching Restorative Rajafusion Yoga at the Beach
Club in Craig Bay. Violet has a wealth of experience with
13 years as an instructor and 25 years practicing yoga.
She is new to the area, having lived and taught in Toronto, and is looking forward to providing quality instruction to the residents of Craig Bay.
The class will start out as a gentle
introduction and work into an invigorating challenge as the lessons progress. Everyone is encouraged to participate twice a week for optimum results. Attending regular classes allows you to learn more and progress
to feeling better. If you have arthritic joints, you’ll find out how to
get the physiological benefit of joint
movement. Please consult a physician
if you have any health issues.
These classes are for people who can:
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A king-sized ice cream cone is delivered
to Jim’s patio during the last snowstorm.
Photo courtesy Jim Murray
Conservatory Sound System Update
The new sound system for the Conservatory room has been
installed and is almost ready for use. The only thing left is
the completion of user guidelines to keep the system in
good working order. We hope to have this ready very soon.
The old sound system is still in place and will continue to be
used for yoga classes and other activities. Even this sound
system has been improved upon.
The Beach Club Maintenance Committee would like to thank
Wally Chinn for his time and effort installing the sound system. We look forward to using it on our next big event!
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Charlene Jimmo —
Craig Bay Beach
Club Community
Coordinator and
editor of the
Tidelines
Bend over and touch their toes (or close to)
Put weight on one knee
Have mobility in the feet
Can get on knees, and up and down from mat
Put weight on hands and feet at same time
Get up easily without getting dizzy
Craig Bay Estates
Craig Bay Beach Club
1300 Gabriola Drive
Parksville, BC V9P 2T5
Phone: (250) 951-0149
E-mail: [email protected]
Craig Bay—A Lifestyle
It is recommended that you purchase a yoga mat for hygienic reasons—
the instructor will bring extra yoga mats for the first day. A yoga strap
or band, a yoga block, and a cushion or blanket to be used as a bolster are
also recommended as they will be used during classes (but not necessary
for first class).
Everyone is welcome to experience
the physiological and psychological benefits of these classes!
Please register by February 10th at the Beach Club.
We’re on the Web!
www.lifestyles.craigbay.com
The development of Craig Bay
Estates began in 1995 and was
completed in 2007. This community is unique as it offers year
round social events and a myriad
of activities at the Craig Bay
Beach Club plus a sense of community spirit only found with
friendly and welcoming residents.
The Tidelines newsletter is published each month by and for
residents of Craig Bay Estates.
Its purpose is to keep residents
informed of Beach Club and
community events and activities.
Submissions of articles and photos are always welcome and will
be included if space permits.
Please submit contributions to
the Coordinator by the 25th of
each month to ensure publication.
“Those of us
who don’t go to
warmer clines
have to find
ways to keep
occupied, so I
stay cozy and
warm inside
with my paints.
Here is a photo
we took while
out walking and
my watercolour rendition of the
scene. I certainly enjoy my wonderful retired life!”
Photos and commentary
courtesy of Merrilyn Laursen
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Wine Club Party
Pictured below are a few of our Wine Club
members enjoying our annual Christmas
event on December 8th. A delicious Christmas Dinner was catered by Galloping Gourmet followed by a Christmas Carol sing-song
led by Dave Klinger at the piano. Lynda
Gordon and Barb McGowan (pictured right)
ham it up for the camera—are you working
on your fourth dessert Barb—the food must
have been good!
Photos courtesy of Cheryl Mogg
Poker Nights
If you want to join in a
friendly poker game or
two, come up to the Clubroom (behind my office)
on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00—10:00 pm.
New members are always welcome. If you have any questions, please
call Dick Lavoie at 250-951-2057.
Thank You!
A set of silver bracelets were recently found at the beach and turned into the office.
The owner was found also! Carol Hawe would like to send a big thank you to the person
who turned them in. Your honesty is much appreciated.
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Infrared Sauna Now Open
The infrared sauna is now installed and ready
for use. Please read the guidelines below before using the sauna. A radio/CD player is located in the ceiling inside the door. Directions
for its use will be posted shortly.
A huge and heartfelt thank you to Derek Oldham and Brian Grafton for the tremendous
work they put into this project, both in the room preparation and repairs and in the finishing work
around the sauna. The room looks wonderful and will be well used. Thank you!
GUIDELINES FOR SAFE SAUNA USE
This is a DRY SAUNA—please towel off after exiting pool/hot tub
Please use towels on seats and backrests
Before using the 4 person sauna:
Preheat sauna approximately 20 minutes (time will vary with temperature set)
Remove jewellery
Drink plenty of fluids
Perform light exercise to elevate your body’s core temperature
Take a warm shower to clean the skin of lotions which will clog pores
During sauna use:
Reset timer for 20 minutes at 100 degrees the first time (you can work up to 50 minutes and 130 degrees
over time – most common setting is 110-120)
This is a DRY SAUNA – please towel off if coming out of the pool – water from pool/shower/
perspiration can discolour and warp wood
Towels must be used to sit on and wipe off with
1 hour maximum time limit
Children under 7 are not permitted – ages 8-17 must be supervised by a responsible adult
If you feel dizzy or uncomfortable at any time, exit sauna immediately
More Information for Safe Use of the Infrared Sauna
Attire:
Wear a bathing suit, or loose-fitting cotton shorts with optional tank top. You may wish to bring flip
flops to wear. (continued on next page)
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Food:
It is best to use the sauna when between meals: not overly hungry with low blood sugar or overly
full. If it has been more than 3 hours since your last meal, it is advisable to eat a small snack 45
minutes to one hour before using the sauna.
Water:
On days you will be using the sauna, be sure to drink plenty of water. Drink 8 oz. before entering the
sauna and 8 – 16 ozs. while in the sauna. Continue to drink plenty of water several hours after
your sauna session.
Towels:
You will need to bring the following towels with you:
A hand towel or folded bath towel to sit on.
A hand towel or folded bath towel to place on the floor of the sauna or use flip flops.
A hand towel to wipe off with during the session.
A bath or beach towel to dry off with when you are finished.
Please be aware that we all want a clean and hygienic sauna so please be conscientious
about bringing and using the necessary towels.
What to expect:
Most individuals do not feel any effects during the first few sessions since the time is brief and the
temperature is low. You may not necessarily perspire in your first few sessions. You will be gradually increasing the time and temperature so that you will burden the body too rapidly. If you feel
ANY symptoms or side effects, exit sauna immediately. Contact your doctor if necessary.
Do not put any lotions or oils on the body or face when using the sauna as this may block pores and
hinder perspiration.
Individuals with obesity, a history of heart disease, high or low blood pressure, circulatory system
problems, and diabetes should consult a physician prior to using the sauna.
Temperature:
Infrared saunas are not as hot as conventional saunas. Generally, you will start at 100 degrees and
gradually work up to 120-130 degrees.
Time:
Most individuals will start with 10-15 minutes per session. The time will increase by increments of 5
minutes per session if no ill effects are felt.
Frequency:
While infrared saunas can be used daily, it is acceptable for most people to use them three times/
week.
CRAIG BAY RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012
7:00 PM BEACH CLUB
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WMPG Luncheon
The Wednesday Morning Project Group marked the end of another successful year with its December
luncheon. Special thanks from the more than 40 hungry WMPG volunteers to the Social Committee for
the delicious meal, aided by desserts from the Pitch and Putt Revitalization Group.
In addition to the awards presentation, WMPG President Dick Gordon provided a special PowerPoint
show to celebrate the hard work of all volunteers and to highlight the many completed projects. In
2011, the WMPG’s work saved Craig Bay residents $65,340.
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WMPG awards were
given to Ron Gremo,
Kerry Mulhall, Gordie
Hall, Gary Hutchinson, Bill Jensen and
Brent McGowan.
Paul Willie and Wayne
Thompson were also
recognized but were
away.
Wally Chinn is Craig Bay’s 2011 CRAPMEISTER. WMPG VP Fred Wilke presented the award named in
Fred’s honour. Wally’s unrelenting and selfless WMPG work was haled, particularly his hip wader leadership in “crap” removal from our many ponds. Congratulations to Wally!
The WMPG gathers again on Wednesdays @ 9 at the Beachcomber starting in early March. Join us for
a morning of satisfying community work followed by hot coffee and baking.
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It was a
happy crowd
at the New
Year’s party
with lots of
great food
and music
enjoyed by
all.
Clockwise
from left: a
beaming
Chris and
Carol Chilton
share a
dance
(thanks for
the music
Chris!),
George and
Pat Furniss
looking very
sharp, Ted
Nichols waits
his turn at the
buffet table,
Harry Greenberg, Rene Jean-Richard and Sea Dean
take a moment to visit and seated at the table are
clockwise: Dick Gordon, the Nichols’ brother & sister
-in-law, Carol & Fred Wilke, Gloria & Gordon Hall,
and the lady in red, Lynda Gordon.
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The Confident Kitchen
An Irresistible Valentine
With February comes Saint Valentine’s Day and with the 14 th coming our way, we immediately think of family and
friends who are near and dear to us. It gives us a reason to unabashedly buy a mushy card rather than a humorous one. It is a month of new beginnings with the promise of spring’s arrival. In Craig Bay, we will notice the first
tiny crocus popping its head from the sleeping gardens, with some even peeking from a snowy blanket.
In keeping with Valentine’s Day and my objective to provide you with useful, simple and delicious information, I
have developed the following recipe so you can impress your family and friends.
This is my version of a classic French tea cake, the Financier. It is a winner. According to history, this tiny Parisian cake became popular in the financial district of Paris. In order to impress the high rolling bankers, the restaurants made the cakes in the shape of tiny gold bars.
Traditionally, financier cakes are made using almond meal (ground almonds), but other nuts can be substituted.
The flour is replaced by cocoa in this gluten-free version to create beautiful, dark, and delicious cakes. This Valentine’s treat with its chocolate-walnut combination is sure to delight your loved ones. These cakes freeze very
well.
CHOCOLATE WALNUT FINANCIERS
Makes: 16 – 20 tiny tea cakes, depending on the size of the mold (mini muffins or financier molds)
INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cup butter, unsalted (170 g)
1 to 1½ cups icing sugar, sifted (180 g)
1 cup ground walnuts, toasted, then ground (120 g)
½ cup cocoa powder (60 g)
½ teaspoon salt
5 eggs, large - whites only (150 ml)
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract (5 ml)
½ teaspoon of pure almond extract (2.5 ml)
METHOD:
Preheat the oven to 350oF (175oC) or 325oF, if using a convection oven.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Butter the molds or mini muffin tins, and then allow the remaining butter to
cool.
Combine together the icing sugar, ground walnuts, cocoa powder and salt.
Whisk the egg whites lightly to loosen and then add the vanilla and almond extracts. Mix the dry ingredients into
the egg whites. Next, whisk in the butter.
Fill financier molds or mini-muffin tins ¾ full with financier batter. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until the little cakes
are no longer shiny (a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs clinging to
the toothpick).
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GARNISH:
* A simple dusting of icing (confectioner’s) sugar with a few fresh berries is all that is required.
* If desired, a sprinkling of sea salt or smoked salt on top will enhance the flavours even further.
The photos below display the tiny irresistible chocolate financiers. One of them is served with cranberry consommé – a very pretty combination for Valentine’s Day.
Chocolate Financiers
Hopefully, this month will allow you to have an opportunity to experience this tasty cake. Happy Heart Month!
“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.”
Harriet Van Horne
Denise Paré-Watson is a Pastry Chef and Red Seal Chef happily residing in Craig Bay.
“The Confident Kitchen” articles will appear
monthly in the Tidelines newsletter and will pertain to food topics of
interest; such as TGIF appetizer ideas, gluten-free and other culinary thoughts. There will be tips and techniques, recipes and/or
Denise Paré-Watson
Pastry Chef/Red Seal Chef
recipe ideas from time to time, as well as discussions regarding food
trends. Since these articles are an abridged version of blog posts
already published, you will find full versions of applicable posts on
www.urbnspice.com.
“Urb’n’Spice” was created as an information
sharing forum where posts are created according to the most pertinent food related issue or culinary enquiry.
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Upcoming Painting Workshops & Art Show
The last Paint a Mastrepiece workshop went very well;
each student’s finished work had it’s own unique character and they were all lovely. Half the class elected to
do the same painting of Monet’s Garden and the other
half chose “Summer Evening on the Skagen Southern
Beach” by Peder Severin Kroyer. Pictured right, proudly
showing their work (starting front left) are Nancy
Young, Doreen Darby, Carol Matthews, Penny Douglas,
Jan Reinson and Moira Fraser.
Next Mastering Acrylics Course
Thursdays starting February
For times/dates, please call instructor
$145/6 lessons (2 hours each)
Register at Beach Club office, paypal or cash
Participants must have had some kind of art or craft
experience. Students may arrive up to 1 hour early and
stay up to 1 hour later to paint and ask questions. Questions? Please contact Sea Dean at 250-2482723 or [email protected]
For the first class you can use the instructor’s paints, paper, etc. Wear old clothes. Bring a pen or
pencil brushes and acrylic pain (if you have them), a stay-wet palette or flat baking or Tupperware dish,
a clean rag and a binder with clear plastic sleeves to start creating your reference book.
Art Show Planned
A graduation Art Show
for students of past Paint a Masterpiece and Mastering Acrylic workshops
will begin Friday, March 9th at 5:00 pm
and stay on display until Saturday, March 10th at 5:00 pm.
Welcome to
Craig Bay
We would like to welcome a few new residents to Craig Bay this month:
Karen Eakins—1323 Saturna
Tom McPhail and Linda Wilkinson—1224
Gabriola
Gary Vipond and Joseph Marshall—1397
Gabriola
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Zumba Class Time Change and Updates
Zumba classes will now start 15 minutes earlier and
run on Wednesdays from 11:00 am—noon.
This popular class will be ongoing so before your last
punch, make sure you notify Anna of your interest to
continue and she will have another card ready for you
at the next class. Punch cards are $35/5 classes. I
am hoping to have an idea of how many current participants purchase punch cards before the end of the
first session (Feb. 8) so I can allow more people to
join from the waitlist if there is room or allow drop-ins.
Remember, 5 pass punch cards are good for 2 months from the date of purchase so this gives you 3
flex days you can miss before your card expires. Of course, we will add another week to the current
punch cards due to the January snow-day class cancellation. Enjoy your next class!
Our last month’s newsletter photo (left) pictured Bob Williams. Bob was
raised in Vancouver, however he spent time fishing in Boswell Cannery
Smith Inlet where he proudly caught the halibut in the photo on the left. He
worked as a Civil engineer in Vancouver for thirty years and then retired to
the Arrow Lakes for another 20 years before moving to Craig Bay in 2003.
Pictured below is Bob having fun with one of his favourite hobbies.
The lucky winner this
month is Murray Jarrett
who wins a gift card to a
local coffee shop.
Congratulations Murray!
This concludes the “Guess Who?” feature in the
newsletters. Thank you to everyone who participated. It was fun learning about residents’ lives—so
many interesting jobs, hobbies and places lived and
traveled!
We are working on another project for upcoming
newsletters so stay tuned.
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A hush falls over the community as the snow begins to fall from the top of the Onyx to the grasslands by the Beach.
Connie Charlton
Patricia Hogarth
Keeping the
Onyx driveway
clear.
Connie Charlton
Patricia Hogarth
I looked up from my
desk to see Elaine
Meighan crosscountry skiing by my
office window—not a
sight you see every
day.
Sandra Sholberg
Bob Baldwin makes snow clearing
easy...okay, easier!
Looking like a ski hill photo, Moira
enjoys the view from her top floor window.
Moira Fraser
February 2012
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
8:30 am Yoga
10 am Crafters
11 am Zumba
1—5 pm Arts &
Crafts Rm Painters
2 pm Tai Chi
7 pm Poker
7 pm Int. Mahjong
5
6
8:30 am Yoga
2 pm Tai Chi
12
19
7
10 am
Women’s
Self-Defence
2
11 am Choir
1 pm Bridge
9
10
11 Choir
9 am—noon
Conservatory
Private Rental—
Faulkner
1 pm Bridge
14
15
8:30 am Yoga
10 am Social Committee meeting
2 pm Tai Chi
6 pm painting lessons
6:30 pm
Rajafusion Yoga
7 pm Poker
10 am
8:30 am Yoga
Women’s
10 am Crafters
Self-Defence 11 am Zumba
2 pm Choir
1 pm Painters
2 pm Tai Chi
7 pm Poker
7 pm Int. Mahjong
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21
22
23
9:30 am SV
SCM
8:30 am Yoga
9 am MB SCM
10 am Crafters
11 am Zumba
9 am CLC meeting
1 pm Painters
2 pm Tai Chi
7 pm Poker
7 pm Int. Mahjong
6:30 pm Yoga
Valentine’s Day
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8:30 am Yoga
8:30 am AG SCM
10 am
8:30 am Yoga
Women’s
10 am Crafters
Self-Defence 11 am Zumba
2 pm Choir
7 pm CBRA
AGM
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1 pm Painters
2 pm Tai Chi
7 pm Poker
7 pm Int. Mahjong
Sat
4
5 pm TGIF
6 pm “A Whole
Other World”
Presentation at
TGIF
8:30 am Yoga
10 am Crafters
11 am Zumba
13
2 pm Tai Chi
6 pm painting lessons
6:30 pm Yoga
7 pm Poker
3
8
2 pm Choir
2 pm Choir
Fri
9 am Bottle Drive
1 pm Painters
2 pm Tai Chi
7 pm Poker
7 pm Int. Mahjong
1 pm Book Club
2 pm Tai Chi
6 pm painting lessons
6:30 pm Yoga
7 pm Poker
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Thu
6 pm “Mastering
Acrylics” painting
lessons
7 pm Poker
8:30 am Yoga
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11
5 pm TGIF
16
17
18
11 Choir
1 pm Bridge Club
6:30 pm
Rajafusion Yoga
5 pm TGIF
7 pm Wine Club
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1 pm Bridge Club 5 pm TGIF
7 pm Girls Night
Out
Legend:
Red—Conservatory
Blue—Lounge
Green
—Clubroom/Gym
Black—
Beachcomber/Arts
Crafts Rm/Other
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