MISSION SENIORS A monthly guide to events, resources and services for Mission Seniors
November 2014
Getting into the
HOLIDAY
Spirit
Mission Healthcare Auxiliary volunteers Marie (left) and Justine helped set up The Cottage Thrift Store on First Avenue for the Christmas season. The holiday season is just around the corner. Millions of people around the world will be celebrating Christmas with family and friends, and will be thinking about others in their community a little bit more. Whether it’s writing greeting cards, decorating your home, or humming a holiday tune, everyone has their own unique way of getting into the Christmas spirit. In Mission, traces of the holiday can be seen on colourful wreaths on doors and bright lights that shine in the night. There are numerous special events throughout the community to celebrate the occasion. Lifetime Learning Centre Society is hosting a Christmas Tea on Dec. 3. This annual event is open to everyone and runs from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost to attend is by donation. There will be a Christmas Dinner on Dec. 17 at Lifetime Learning Centre Society, 32444 Seventh Avenue. There will be turkey and all the fixings.
The lunch runs from 12 to 2 p.m. Volunteers are needed for both events. If you would like to help, or for more information call 604-820-0220. Christmas events at Chartwell Cedarbrook Chateau run throughout December. There are crafting events on numerous days and there will be carolling in the courtyard on Dec. 14. Everyone is welcome. St. Paul’s Presbyterian Youth Choir will sing for residents on Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. Some give back to their community by volunteering their time. At The Cottage Thrift Store, run by the Mission Healthcare Auxiliary, volunteers have already decorated the shop and lined the shelves with Christmas ornaments, outfits, and unique gifts for people on your list. Mission Community Services Society’s Christmas Bureau is also in need of volunteers. If you can help, call 604-826-3634.
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Events for Seniors
Residents dress up for a gala night at Chartwell Cedarbrooke.
Left to right: Margaret, Joan, Shirley, Arlee, Diane, and Lisa enjoy the fashion show and makeover at Chartwell Cedarbrooke.
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Dec. 1, 8, & 15 Lifetime Learning Centre offers ‘French Conversation’ with Nicole Bellay. Join Beginners at 11am or Advanced at 9:30am. Place: 32444 -7th Ave., Mission. Fee: First class is free for new participants. Dec. 1, 8, & 15 Lifetime Learning Centre offers ‘Chair Yoga’ with Norine Longmire. This class is for you! Time: 11:00am-12noon. Place: 32444 -7th Ave., Mission. Fee: First class is free for new participants. Dec. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 & 18. Lifetime Learning Centre offers 3 Fitness Programs with Alvina Tyler. Join ‘Osteofit Level 1’ at 9:00am, ‘Low Impact Fitness’ at 10am or ‘Osteofit Level 2’ at 11am. Place: 32444 -7th Ave., Mission. Fee: First class is free for new participants. Dec. 2 Lifetime Learning Centre’s used book sale is on from 9 am to 2 pm at 32444 - 7th Ave., Mission. Dec. 2, 9, & 16 Warm Fuzzies Knitting Group, 1-2pm, Fee: Free (bring along some baking to share). Place: 32444 -7th Ave., Mission. Presented as part of ‘Linking Hands Through Generations Project’ with Fraserview Learning Centre (SD#75) and Lifetime Learning Centre funded by New Horizons Canada. Dec. 2 Lifetime Learning Centre presents piano music by Tracey Tobin at Carrington House, 32700 - 7th Ave., Mission from 1 to 2 pm. Fee: $7 (non-members $10). Dec. 3 Lifetime Learning Centre holds its annual Christmas party from 1 to 3 pm at 32444 -7th Ave., Mission. Join us for seasonal goodies, carol sing-a-long and stories of our shared traditions. Fee: by donation. Dec. 4, 10, & 17 Lifetime Learning Centre presents ‘I Have A Story to Tell’ Writers Group with Sharon Syrette. Time: 1:00am-3:00pm. Place: 32444 -7th Ave., Mission. Fee: $5/session. Dec. 7 Lifetime Learning Centre presents a bus tour to the Christmas Concert by Vancouver
Bach Choir. Bus will leave in late morning and return at approximately 6 pm. For further details and registration phone 604-820-0220. Dec. 8 Lifetime Learning Centre presents ‘Learn to Use Your e-reader or Tablet’ with Sharon Syrette. Bring your device and students will show you how to get the most from it. Time: 1 to 3 pm. Place: 32444 -7th Ave., Mission. Fee: by donation. This is a partnership program with School District #75 and Lifetime Learning Centre funded by New Horizons Canada. Dec. 9 Manicures & Pedicures, by donation. Time: 3 pm, at Riverside College, Esthetics Department, 33919 Dewdney Trunk Road. This is a partnership program with School District #75 and Lifetime Learning Centre funded by New Horizons Canada. Dec. 10 OR 17 (date to be confirmed) Fraserview Learning Centre Christmas Dinner, 12-2pm, at 32444 - 7th Ave., Mission. Fee: Free (bring along some goodies to share). Presented as part of ‘Linking Hands Through Generations Project’ with Fraserview Learning Centre (SD#75) and Lifetime Learning Centre funded by New Horizons Canada.
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Many people dressed up for last month’s Halloween dance at the Mission Seniors Activity Centre.
Shirley and Carol Cameron do some holiday knitting.
A vision for Mission Seniors Mission is an ideal location for seniors to live — a community with affordable land values, great indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities, and a small community feeling. One of the amenities many Mission seniors are looking to is a new and expanded seniors centre which will retain and attract vibrant and engaged seniors in our community. The seniors centre envisioned is a multi-generational facility which will be a focal point for activities serving to build on social and cultural assets that seniors bring to Mission. Programs would be augmented by providing health, benefit, pension, income tax, and access to community services to seniors. The centre would focus on seniors. With most, but not all, senior activities occurring during the day, evenings would see seniors, youth and community organizations utilizing the facility for meetings, educational programs (such as computer training) and social activities that span the generations.
It could provide an opportunity for young and old to mix, share experiences, and generate common understandings through programs such as “adopt a grandparent”, as well as numerous learning experiences. Space would be available for seniors to socialize, watch hockey games, read, play cards, and other evening activities. A commercial kitchen would provide the ability to operate a lunch program, launch a kitchen training program, as well as catering to evening activities booked into the facility. The operating model would have the facility owned by the District of Mission and operated by the Mission Seniors Centre Association. The centre would be part of a mixed use development which includes market affordable condominiums, rental units, and subsidized rental units for seniors above the seniors centre. It is an exciting vision for the future of Mission seniors and will be a major contribution to the wellbeing of our community. Seniors provide a lifetime of experience
and expertise. The seniors centre would offer an opportunity to bridge generational gaps and bring together people of all ages in a facility that offers a vast array of activities for all to share. Our vision for an inclusive, multi-generational activity centre for seniors is very much in tune
with the October 2014 United Nations International Day of Older Persons, the theme of which is “Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All.” Submitted by Bob Ingram
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Why I Chose Cedar Valley Manor Initially I decided to buy a suite at Cedar Valley Manor because a friend of mine, who thinks things through very carefully, had already bought a suite. My friend was attracted to the simplicity of life at Cedar Valley Manor as well as the safety and security associated with the ongoing involvement of a trusted, community based non-profit organization with a long track record in providing high quality housing for seniors in Mission. And MASH, the Mission Association for Seniors Housing, which owns Cedar Valley Manor as well as The Cedars, was just that organization! We both loved the idea of never having to worry about the roof over our heads, the yard, or our
appliances ever again. If anything goes wrong with any of them, MASH will repair or replace them. I was also very attracted to the idea that life will be easier for my kids too – I don’t want them to have to worry about me - and now that I am living in a community of friends and neighbours with lots of support around, they won’t have to. Plus, in 10 years when I will be 75, who knows what might happen? If it ever comes to the point where I can’t drive not only will I have this great community, there’s also a bus stop right outside. Just constructed, I love the fact that everything at Cedar Valley Manor is brand new. Though there are still a few teething issues with a couple things,
the people here have been fantastic in making sure everything is (or soon will be) just as I had pictured it. The simplicity of the life lease is something else that really appealed to me at Cedar Valley Manor. Not wanting to continue to play the real estate game, here I get to know that my interests are protected, and that MASH is looking out for me. It makes me feel at ease, so I can focus on the things I want to for the rest of my life! Cedar Valley Manor really is the place that I’ve been waiting for. My other friends here feel the same way too, and they just love it. One of my friends said she was in seventh heaven! Gail Brunsch, Long time Mission resident.
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