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Staying Active in Cloverdale
A message from Stephanie Cadieux
British Columbians are staying healthier and living longer than ever before. There are approximately 700,000 seniors in B.C. and this number is expected to grow over the next decade. Last month, our government named Isobel Mackenzie B.C.’s first Seniors Advocate. We are the first province in Canada to have this position. As the voice of seniors in B.C., Ms. Mackenzie will work collaboratively with seniors, families and policy makers to improve care and resources for seniors. The Seniors Advocate will make recom-
There are numerous opportunities for Cloverdale seniors to keep fit and healthy at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre. This 66,000-square-foot multipurpose recreation centre opened only three years ago and has changed the lives of Cloverdale residents of all ages for the better. Featuring three collegiate-sized gymnasiums, a large fitness/weight room and a variety of multi-purpose spaces this multi-generational facility offers fitness, educational and social activities and events for people of all ages. The City of Surrey introduced its first ‘functional training’ centre in Cloverdale. This weight room was uniquely designed integrating the functional training philosophy which allows individuals to strengthen their bodies based on mimicking everyday movement patterns. Rather than isolate muscle groups it is designed to allow muscles to work together as a cohesive unit, much like the way
our bodies function throughout the day. This type of training is known to create a better quality of life as injuries with everyday tasks are reduced. The state-of-the-art equipment and training areas and the ability to connect with trained fitness attendants at any time has greatly increased the variety of fitness classes and physical activities available to seniors. Some of the instructor-led fitness classes include, but are not limited to, Low Impact fitness, Chair exercises, yoga, and Seniors circuit weight training. Weight room orientations are available to anyone who would like to learn weight room etiquette and exercise techniques. The three gymnasium spaces are used for many sport, play and fitness activities promoting the Active for Life philosophy which is one of three key outcomes within Canadian Sport for Life in which Canadians remain active in sport and physical activity. In this stage, athletes and participants can enjoy
lifelong participation in a variety of competitive and recreational opportunities in sport and physical activity. The very active and evergrowing 55+ Pickleball and Table Tennis member club groups are just two examples of older people enjoying a recreational activity while reaping the benefits of maintaining their physical and mental health and quality of life. In addition to the seniors’ club group times, both of these activities, as well as other sports like badminton, volleyball, basketball and soccer are offered to adults of all ages. It is fantastic to see so many seniors keeping physically active and healthy and thereby maintaining their strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, to help reduce their risk of injury. However the Cloverdale Recreation Centre is not limited to fitness opportunities and also offers activities for adults 55+ in areas like performing and visual arts, languages, gardening, cards and
mendations to government and service providers in order to improve quality of life for seniors. Although many people will remain active and healthy as we age, some of us may experience health issues, loss of independence, financial burden and isolation. Therefore improving supports and services for seniors is vital in diverse sectors including health care, housing, transportation and income support. Improving our systems of care is critical as our population ages. As we age, all of us experience significant changes and transitions.
Our lives are enhanced when we maintain our physical and emotional health, social connections and a balanced lifestyle. Regular exercise and movement helps protect us by boosting energy, maintaining independence and preventing chronic disease. With mobility limitations regular physical activity matters even more. Good physical health is connected to good mental and emotional health. Physical and mental activity improves brain health and protects against memory loss. Nourishing supportive relationships with your-
self and others builds resiliency and improves mood. Socializing is also important to healthy aging; so make time for volunteering and being around people you enjoy. Today, seniors are more resilient, active and healthier than ever. We all must combat stereotypes, ageism and especially the devastating effects of elder abuse. Let’s work together to help ensure British Columbians age well.
See STAYING ACTIVE / Page 11
– Stephanie Cadieux is MLA for SurreyCloverdale and Minister for Children and Family Development
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games and much more. In addition there are opportunities to get involved through the special events, courses and workshops, and exciting bus trips. The seniors’ lounge is a great spot to relax with a cup of coffee or tea either catching up with a friend of simply enjoying the incredible view. Refreshments are available to purchase courtesy of the seniors chef and her crew of volunteers. They are also busy at work whipping up delicious homemade soups and sandwiches during lunchtime Monday through Thursday. A Cloverdale Seniors’ membership is only $21.25 per year and offers adults 55+ in years access to a variety of activity club groups as well as a discount on 55+ special events, bus trips and some registered programs. With the diverse selection of activity groups such as Computer club, Crib, Gardening club, Guitar club, Stamp club, Woodcarvers, just to name a few, there are many opportunities to connect with others who share similar interests. The seasonal special events are always well-attended and a lot of fun. Life doesn’t get much better
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With so much going on for seniors, there’s something for everyone at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre. The seniors lounge erupted in Canadian pride when Canada won the gold medal hockey during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.
than when you’re with a fun group of people enjoying a good meal over laughter and delighting in en-
tertainment. Another aspect of the Cloverdale Recreation Centre is their partner-
ship with various agencies to offer informational sessions on a wide array of topics such as mature driv-
ers workshop, living a full life with chronic health conditions, personal safety tips and much more. Through the Seniors’ Forums taking place at various recreation centres throughout Surrey’s communities, seniors and their caregivers receive valuable information on various legal, safety and support resources available to them. These forums are offered in other languages as well in order to serve the multicultural needs of Surrey’s diverse population. This article only touches on some of the activities and programs available to seniors so we invite you to drop in for a visit to check out everything we have to offer. With all these great opportunities one can see that life truly begins after 55! For more information on any of these or other programs please visit www.surrey.ca/seniors, call 604-598-7960 or drop in to the Cloverdale Recreation Centre at 6188 - 176 street.
– Patricia Wong is the community services assistant at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre.
C LOV E R D A L E S E N I O R S S E R V I C E S
ADULT 55+ REGISTERED PROGRAMS & EVENTS:
If you’re 55+ years – Become a Member! Easy & Affordable! Yearly Individual Centre Seniors’ Membership ............................ $21.25 Yearly Multi-Centre Seniors’ Membership $59 A Seniors’ membership gets you access to a variety of fun 55+ member group activities. Quilters, Knitters, Cribbage, Pickle Ball, Stamp Club, Garden Club, Glee Club, Choir, Guitar Club, Table Tennis, Computer Club, Woodcarvers and many more! A membership also offers a discounted rate on some registered activities.
NEW Purchase a One Year Seniors (60+ years) Full Facility Pass (for drop-in admissions to fitness centers, fitness classes, gymnasiums, swims and skates at any City of Surrey facility) and get a FREE Multi-Centre Senior’s Membership (for 55+ member activities)!
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Put a spring in your step and join us for an afternoon tea. A delightful afternoon with savoury bites and sweet treats, followed by entertainment. $7 Member / $9 Guest 4361306 Th May 29 11:30am-1:00pm Cloverdale Recreation Centre
This group exercise format will help you become acquainted with weight room exercises while you train both your cardio and muscles. 8 Sessions $47.25 Non-Member / $35.50 Member 4354477 Tu, Th May 20 9:15am-10:15am 4354478 Tu, Th May 20 10:30am-11:30am Cloverdale Recreation Centre
Summer’s Here Bar-B-Q We’re dusting off the Bar-B…Summer is here! Join us for a fun afternoon as we celebrate the start of summer with a delicious lunch followed by entertainment. $8 Member / $10 Guest 4361307 Th June 19 11:30am-1:00pm Cloverdale Recreation Centre
55+ Bus Trips Britannia Mine Museum Tour 4359197 W April 30 Port Townsend (USA) 4359198 T May 6 Orpheum Theatre Tour 4363718 Th May 8 Sea to Sky Gondola 4359195 W May 28 Century House & New West Quay 4363719 T June 17
Cloverdale Recreation Centre 6188 176 Street 604-598-7960 www.surrey.ca/seniors
Osteoarthritis Fitness Focus on joint stability, posture, light resistance training and safe stretching. 8 Sessions $47.25 Non-Member / $35.50 Member 4354484 Tu, Th May 20 10:45am-11:45am Cloverdale Recreation Centre
Chronic Pain Management Workshop Learn tips on how to work better with health care professionals to manage chronic pain.
Bring Your Own Laptop Computer Classes Learn about your computer in a small-sized class with a patient, friendly instructor, Participants must provide their own laptop and have the appropriate software for the course. Call 604-598-7960 for individual course details. • • • • •
Getting Started – Computers for Beginners Email & Internet for Beginners Organize Your Computer Files Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word
FREE (Pre-registration Required) 4360285 Tu May 6 2:00pm-4:00pm Cloverdale Recreation Centre
Joint Protection Workshop Learn strategies to protect your joints, reduce pain, prevent further joint damage and more.
FREE (Pre-registration Required) 4360286 Tu June 17 2:00pm-4:00pm Cloverdale Recreation Centre
To register go to www.surrey.ca/register or call 604-501-5100
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Lawn Bowling – a great outdoor activity By Dorothy Bishop Surrey Lawn Bowling Club Lawn bowling is a precision sport in which the goal is to roll slightly asymmetrical balls (called bowls) closer to a smaller white ball (the “jack”) than your opponent is able to do. Lawn bowling is played for the challenge and competition, personal enjoyment, physical activity, pleasure of spending time outdoors and for social interaction. Overall health benefits include: improved fitness, improved coordination and skill development, increased confidence and self-esteem, and increased social contact. One of the best kept secrets in Surrey is our Surrey Lawn Bowling Club located in Clayton Park (185113-70 avenue) since 1969. Although we are
small in numbers having less than 60 members, we are big on activity, with league and dropin play, hosting tournaments and visitations from other clubs, and providing instruction to local school groups. We also hold fun days for family and friends where we challenge them to complete our greens “obstacle course” and compete for prizesl. During the winter months we continue to use our clubhouses for regular get-togethers including card playing and potluck dinners. Our club is completely run by our volunteer members and we invite you to join the fun and stay active. New members are always welcome! For more information please visit www.surreylawnbowlingclub. ca or email us at surreylawnbowling@hotmail.com.
Enjoying the ‘Spice of Life’ in Cloverdale
You often hear the familiar cliché variety is the 604-531-9400, extension 3. spice of life meaning you should try many differ– Patricia Wong is the community services assistant ent kinds of experiences, because trying different at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre. things keeps life interesting. That is certainly the goal of the community meal program offered at various centres throughout Surrey. This program offers older adults the opportunity to enjoy a hot nutritious meal in a group setting. These seniors meet new friends and engage in socialization so they stay connected with people and the community. A seniors worker is on site to answer questions, provide resources and offer referrals. Through partnership between Seniors Come Share Society, the City of Surrey and the Cloverdale Seniors Advisory Complete Denture Services: Board this program is • Full & Partial Dentures offered at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre on the • Dentures over implants 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month and runs • Relines & Repairs 11:30am to 2:00pm. For only $8 a delicious • Lab on premises nutritious lunch is provided which includes the meal, dessert and coffee or tea followed by an entertaining presentation. As space is limited, pre-registration is required for these meal programs. For more information or to reserve your space, 5632 - 177B Street, Cloverdale please call the Come www.cloverdaledentures.com Share Society’s Meal Program Coordinator at
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An ideal hobby for all ages and budgets
By John Jackman Stamp collecting, one of the world’s most popular hobbies, is one that may be enjoyed by people of all ages, without a large outlay of money. It is also an ideal hobby for people living in smaller quarters, since initially an album and the accessories will fit into a small suitcase or drawer. A collector should start with a pair of stamp tongs, to pick up and handle the stamps without creasing or leaving finger marks, a magnifying glass, a stamp album and stamp hinges, or stamp mounts. Never use Scotch tape for mounting stamps, as the gum will leach through and ruin the stamps. At the start most people will save stamps from all over the world, but in time most collectors decide to specialize on a few countries, or a theme, such as aircraft, transportation, flora, fauna etc. It is a common practice to use a three ring binder, to
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John Jackman, coordinator of the Cloverdale Senior’s Stamp Club, holds a British 10£ stamp.
hold quadrille pages, available at any stamp supply store. With these pages the collector may arrange the stamps in an attractive layout. If ordinary pages are used be sure to use only acid free paper. Some collectors prefer to sort and store the stamps in stock pages, which are pages with a series of of full width slots, in either a manila or clear glassine finish. To remove the stamps from an envelope, or other material, it only requires cool water to float them off, it is advisable to thoroughly rinse the stamps to remove all traces of the adhesive. Always sort the stamps prior to soaking, keeping any stamps that are on coloured paper for careful attention, preventing the colours from running and spoiling other stamps. When the collection has grown, some people get serious, with the term philatelist applying to them, purchasing a watermark detector, perforation gauge and an ultraviolet light. These items will show differences, which are not visible to the naked eye,
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Rockly Austma’s Cuban stamps.
sometimes representing a large difference in the value of a stamp. There are many stamp clubs locally, where a novice collector is welcomed and besides getting friendly advice, they are able to exchange duplicates, or purchase stamps at a reasonable price. One such club is the Cloverdale Senior’s Stamp Club, which meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month. For further information, call John at 604-5743181. – John Jackman is the coordinator of the Cloverdale Senior’s Stamp Club.
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Oneness GoGos The Oneness Gogos of White Rock/South Surrey group is working under the auspices of the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support African grandmothers raising children orphaned by HIV/ AIDS. We meet on the fourth Monday of the month 1-3 p.m. upstairs at White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave. Newcomers welcome. For more info, email onenessgogos@gmail.com. The Versatiles As seniors, entertaining our community and giving back is part of what we do. We need some new blood in the group and Cloverdale is our base of operations. Give us a call at 604-613-3116 or drop in to the Cloverdale Legion any Monday at 12 noon and ask for Susie. Having fun is our priority, come see us and find out what we are all about. Our oldest member is 90 and trying for 100. Singers wanted Do you like to sing? if so, come and join the Silvertone Singers. It is a Seniors Community Choir and we practice on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Cloverdale Rec Centre at 62 Avenue and 176 Street. We sing a large variety of music and entertain at senior care homes and assisted living homes. Even though we sing our music in parts, we do not hold auditions. Everyone is welcome. Recent research indicates that singing can reduce snoring. For more information, please call Marli at 604-574-0962.
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