Senior CALGARY
April 2014
“Heart of the New West” - Your Senior Connection
Volume 12, No. 4
INSIDE: 6 Opinion 12 Homes 12 Pets
13 Coffee Break 14 Leisure & Travel 15 On the Town
SPECIAL Healthy Living Section ... 7-11
FREE
Serving the Community since 2002
From left to right at their Salvation Army shop - Don Smith, Merv Stromberg, Rod Dreveny, Dave Thompson. Sarah Junkin
Local retirees fix abandoned bicycles for children in need By Sarah Junkin For almost two decades, a dedicated group of Calgary retirees has make it a priority to make sure that no child in this community need be without a bike. The band of five Amoco (later known as BP Canada) employees - with an additional three helping out periodically - meets every Friday to restore old, discarded bicycles which they then donate to children who otherwise may not have the option to own their own set of wheels. In fact, over the past 17 seasons, close to 3,000 bikes have been lovingly restored by Don Smith, Merv Stromberg, Rod Dreveny, Dave
Thompson and Phil Unland who have dubbed their project Wheels for Kids. “We scavenge from the landfill, and people donate,” explained Stromberg. “We have a list of parts that we need. Now people have heard about us and most of them say they know of someone who has discarded bikes in their garage.” Every bike, regardless of its condition is useful, Stromberg added. “Even if a bike’s not worth fixing, we take the parts from it,” he said, adding the group also repairs tricycles, scooters, strollers and have even tackled a wheelchair or two. “Basically anything with wheels because we’re
dealing with families that don’t have a lot, so we’ll do anything we can,” he explained. The project began when retired Amoco engineer Taxi Kitagawa brought home a discarded bike he’d come across, with the intention of restoring it for a needy child. Over the next few years he started looking out for other bikes to repair, and by the time he had about 200 in his back yard, his long-suffering wife suggested he find a new home for them. In 1998 the Salvation Army Children’s Village found some room in the basement of one of its buildings and the group has
worked from there ever since. “The Salvation Army has been very good to us,” said Thompson. “We’ve been lucky that so many people have been willing to help out once they know what we’re doing.” Indeed, the City of Calgary’s Spyhill Landfill also got on board by asking their customers if they’re throwing away bikes and setting them aside for the group, averaging about 170 each year. Other private donor groups have made it possible for every child to receive a new helmet along with each new bike. These days the bikes are distributed largely through
agencies though individuals may apply as well. Often grateful recipients send notes or cards to thank the Friday group. “It warms your heart,” said Thompson. “We have a folder of letters and pictures from happy kids.” But the group remains modest, acknowledging that they too receive pleasure from the social aspect of working together on the bikes each week. “We don’t want it to sound like we’re on the road to sainthood,” chuckled Smith. “We don’t feel very saintly.” For more information about Wheels For Kids, or to apply for a bike, call 403547-1173.
Visit Us Online: www.albertasenior.com or Call Us Toll Free: 1.866.425.3722
2 April 2014, CALGARY SENIOR
Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre Some of our SPRING classes are underway – registration is ongoing (weekdays 9:00am to 3:00pm) just drop by the office. DON’T FORGET you can drop-in and try an exercise class for just $8/members or $10 for nonmembers. Download our Spring Activities Brochure at www.confedpark55plus.ca. The Centre also has a variety of drop-in activities and clubs. Our clubs are a great way to socialize and to stay active; learn to play the Ukulele, sing with our Choir, audition to join the Western Reunion Barbershop Chorus, join the camera or book club. You can also drop by and try various activities such as floor curling or pickleball and if less active games are more your style, we have bridge, whist and crib. Check our website, www.confedpark55plus.ca for the current line up of activities offered at the Centre. SAVE THE DATES! Spring Walk-A-Thon Saturday, June 7, 2014 Register and participate as an individual or a team. Details available on our website www.confedpark55plus.ca. Saturday Dances Doors open at 6:30, Dance 7:30, Tickets $12 • April 12, 2014 – For Old Tyme’s Sake • April 26, 2014 – Badlanders Expand your circle of friends and give back to
Includes: • • • • • •
the community at the same time by volunteering at the Centre. We are currently looking for people to volunteer by helping customers in the Boutique; in the Kitchen serving light lunches and snacks; or greeting people at reception. Contact Stacy at 403.289.4780 for more information. A Confederation Park membership is only $30/ year, that’s less than 13¢ a day and our activities are reasonably priced, so come by and see what we’re all about. We also offer an Associate Membership for those adults under 55 - families can take a class or activity together. If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter, The Gazette, via email, please call Judy at 403.289.4780 or subscribe online at www.confedpark55plus.ca. • Stay Active • Stay Involved • Stay Connected • Join Us!
Drop by the centre for a game of bridge, whist or crib
Accommodation in Deluxe Room, double occupancy Full board meals (breakfast buffet, lunch, coffee / pastry and dinner) Consultations with our in-house doctors Daily treatments, designed for your specific health needs Access to our 7 different steams, saunas, and pools Complimentary internet and free underground valet parking
Call 1.877.275.1556 for more information and to make your reservation!
*Price is per person based on double occupancy.
Okanagan Valley, Vernon, BC
1.877.275.1556
www.sparklinghill.com
CALGARY SENIOR, April 2014 3
Accomplished Alberta-based journalist puts down his pencil By Sarah Junkin At the age of 78, Jack Tennant is no closer to retiring than he’s ever been. In his life, he has been a reporter, colourful columnist, newspaper owner and businessman for almost 60 years. But in past months, after selling his most recent newspaper, the Cochrane Eagle for a tidy profit, he’s decided to try his hand at real estate. “It’s time for a new challenge,” he said. “I decided to study for my real estate licence, and you know, I’m really enjoying it.” Of course, Tennant is no stranger to the world of business. Over the years he’s owned a number of successful companies, though writing columns was always his main interest. “I miss it of course,” he said of his decision to retire from the media. “I loved the newspaper business, but I was tired of the business of newspapers.” Tennant’s career began in 1955 when he was visiting an employment office in Brandon, Manitoba. He overheard a clerk tell the guy in front of him in the lineup that there was an opening for a photographer’s assistant with the Brandon Sun. “When that kid walked into the Sun office, I was already walking out with the job!” he chuckled. As a crime scene photographer, Tennant wasn’t writing much, but one day when the crime reporter didn’t show up for work, he took it upon himself to write the article to accompany his photograph. “My editor was Krug Crawford, still the best editor I ever worked for, and he asked the next day who wrote the story. He said it was the worst story he’d ever read. I thought then my career was over, but he asked me, ‘do you want to learn to write?’ He took me under his wing and that’s how it started.” But it wasn’t always easy. In 1961 Tennant was fired. He had been drinking on the job. “They were right to fire me,” he said. “After that I tried to freelance and almost starved to death.” Tennant moved to Kamloops in 1963 but those years passed by in a blur until June 4, 1966 when he found a rehab program that worked for him, and had his very last drink. “I’ve never had a drink since, and every day is a gift,” he said. Tennant worked for the Kamloops Sentinel, spent some time in the hockey business and eventually made his way to Calgary where he settled down, ultimately writing five columns a week for the Calgary Sun for a total of 17 and-a-half years. At the same time, he purchased some weekly community newspapers in towns such as Airdrie, Cochrane, Olds and Crossfield. He ran the Calgary Golfer magazine, and when he wasn’t writing or publishing, he owned and operated a steak restaurant. But it was as a columnist for the Calgary Sun that Tennant was best known. “My style changed over the years as the Sun became less staid,” he said. “I tried to be transparent because I believe that’s more important than being controversial.” Still, his influence can’t be denied. In 1981 the Salvation Army held a fundraising drive. “I’d never been active with them, but they asked me to give them a plug in my column which I did,” he explained. “Then they asked me then to get more involved.” Thus the Sunshine Fund was born which over the years has raised $1.7 million for needy families.
Jack Tennant is retiring from the newspaper business after nearly 60 years spent in the industry. Sarah Junkin
In 2001 Tennant, along with son Ian, started the Cochrane Eagle, setting up in direct opposition to the existing Cochrane newspaper which he himself had started decades earlier. “I love the challenge of building something,” he said. “An old guy and his son against the biggest newspaper chain in Canada – I loved that challenge. They said there was no way an independent could last. They said they’ll squeeze you out.” That didn’t happen and Tennant enjoyed more than a decade as the publisher of the Cochrane and area newspaper of choice. He embraced the Stoney First Nation community to the west of the town, indeed his newspaper was so named as a
nod to the three bands that comprise that native population. “We made a decision to treat the Stoneys as a suburb of Cochrane,” he said. “That first week I took out there 50 newspapers. When I returned the next week there were 46 left, but I kept going and now 400 are delivered every week and they’re all gone.” Finally selling the Eagle after 13 years, very much on his own terms, Tennant is excited about his next adventure, but says like everything he attempts, he tries to bring with him a degree of humility. “I have different values from many because of where I used to be,” he said. “I did nothing yesterday to deserve waking up today. So I appreciate it every time I do.” Still, he insists that apart from the people he hurt during his drinking days, he has no regrets. “I’ve loved it all – you have to because you never know what’s going to happen an hour from now,” he said. Enjoying time with his sons, granddaughters and great-grandchildren, Tennant still indulges in his long-time passion for photography, even selling some of his work across the country. “I’ve sold something in every province across Canada,” he said. “If people only knew they were buying from an old street bum!” So retirement is still a long way off. “Maybe five years from now,” he chuckled. “Maybe not. We’ll see.”
I am worried about my child
It can be scary when your child is sick. But in most cases, you don’t need to go to the emergency department. If you’re unsure, we’re here to help.
Call a nurse at: Health Link Alberta 1-866-408-5465 For more options: albertahealthservices.ca/options
Emergency is here for you if you need it. Use it wisely.
4 April 2014, CALGARY SENIOR
Former town councillor has a new plan to give back to community By Sarah Junkin A long-time Kerby Centre board member and energetic community volunteer has recently realized yet another one of her many dreams. Maureen Wills, 78, is a Cochrane resident who for a decade prior to 2000, fundraised tirelessly to have a scout hall built in memory of her late husband who had been heavily involved in the scouting movement, and who had always dreamed that one day guides and scouts would have their own hall. That hall finally opened in 2000. Now, 14 years later, the Cochrane community has tripled in size and the hall has had to expand as well because it’s used extensively throughout the community for meetings, church groups, seniors’ programs and special events. “We knew right from the start that we wanted to have a hall we could expand on,” said Wills. “But at the time we didn’t want to take on too much because we thought, ‘what if we build it and they don’t come?’ So we made sure we could add on later.” With the help an Alberta Culture Community Facility Enhancement Program grant and fundraising by the Frank Wills Memorial Society itself, a two story addition to the existing structure has been erected expanding it 28 feet east. Other improvements include an additional kitchen access. “We’ve roughly doubled in terms of useable space,” Wills said, adding that though the hall
was originally built to accommodate scouts, guides, beavers, brownies and so on, “it’s so much more than that now. It’s gone way beyond that, but we still run on the wonderful promises and philosophy of scouting.” Wills who has been a Calgary and Cochrane volunteer for as long as she can remember, has no intention of slowing down any time soon. At press time she was preparing to run again in the Kerby Centre board elections on March 25. She said she gets her enthusiasm from the everyday people she meets in the course of her work. “I remember way back when I was trying to the scout hall underway and I met an older lady on her way back to the seniors’ lodge where she lived. She offered me a two dollar bill, it was all she had. I thought then, ‘if you figure we can do something with this, then we certainly can,’” Wills said. Indeed, the tireless former town councillor is already looking forward to her next project. “I want to build a Volunteer Garden,” she said. “It’ll be a labyrinth, done in a spiritual place, designed to rejuvenate communities in bloom, and with memorial seats.” She says she has no intention of slowing down. “What else would I do?” she said. “When I came to this small town 54 years ago I tried to help it grow, and we’ve made it an enviable place to live. Now they’re coming in droves. I’m not going to stop now.”
LIFE-CHANGING DEBT SOLUTIONS
“I dreamed of a debt-free retirement. MNP made it happen.”
Maureen Wills is on to her next project after years spent fundraising, volunteering, and representing her community. Sarah Junkin
We Facilitate & Simplify Your Moving Needs!
Packing, Moving and Unpacking, Disposing of Unwanted Items, Settling Client in New Home, Downsizing and Cleaning, Transferring Household Services Complimentary Moving Consultation
(403) 233-7212
fivestarsen@shaw.ca • www.fivestarseniors.com Calgary downtown (resident office) 1500, 640 – 5th Ave SW T2P 3G4 Calgary NE office 311, 32 Westwinds Crescent T3J 5L3 Airdrie office 110A, 400 Main Street NE T4B 2N1
Easter Greetings to you and your family Honourable Rick Fraser Hon • Associate A Minister Responsible for Regional Recovery and Reconstruction - High River R Associate Minister •A ister of Public Safety MLA Calgary-South •M South East
P:(403) 215-8930 F: (403) 215-8932 15-8932
FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION
310.DEBT(3328) MNPdebt.ca
www.rickfrasermla.ca Government Licensed Trustees in Bankruptcy & Proposal Administrators
Suite 202, Building D • 5126 126 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 0H2
CALGARY SENIOR, April 2014 5
A lifetime’s worth of capturing moments Renowned Calgary photographer will celebrate 90th birthday this year By Sarah Junkin One of Calgary’s most celebrated and successful photographers of the past century says it was a career he “just fell into”. M. James Mathieson, who will turn 90 years old later this year, owned and operated Mathieson Photo Service Ltd. for almost 50 years before selling his company and retiring in 1994. Mathieson and Hewitt (as it is now known) still exists today as a photographic studio in Bow Valley Square. But on May 2, 1948, Mathieson, then 24, was a young man with $200 in his pocket and a dream of opening his own photography business. “I never graduated,” he said. “In those days how many people of modest means went to university? There were no caps and gowns for me.” But the young man had determination, so he moved into a basement office on 10th Street in Sunnyside where the rent was $36, an amount that included light, heat and water. As his business developed, he moved to the corner of Centre Street and Sixth Ave,
now part of the Chamber of Commerce building. At first Mathieson specialised in black and white processing for drugstores, but began to diverge into commercial photography and later portraits. “There were more professional photographers then than there are now,” Mathieson explained, adding digital cameras have had a marked effect on the industry. “Everyone’s a photographer now so there’s not the need.” Mathieson became the official photographer for the City of Calgary, photographing council’s official portraits as well as those of local and national dignitaries, and special events including official Calgary Stampede shots. But he and his wife Elsie who came to work for Mathieson after 25 years with George Eastman, never lost sight of the smaller jobs that helped them build their business. “We would take on any job, no matter how small. In fact passport photos were our bread and butter at one point. That paid the rent, but not everyone would do them. We did things other people wouldn’t
do.” Mathieson’s work can still be seen today in boardrooms and clubs around the city. He received numerous accolades and awards throughout his career, but none as prestigious as Canada’s Photographer of the Year Award in 1982. But times were changing and Mathieson and Elsie decided they were ready to retire. They sold the business to a Saskatchewan photographer named Bob Hewitt who later retired and in turn sold it to Harry Mah, an experienced photographer who still runs the business today. Though Mathieson was ready to retire, Elsie, a gregarious lady who enjoyed the interaction with customers ,found the transition difficult. “She missed the people,” he said. “People loved her, loved talking to her, and she loved them. And she kept me on the straight and narrow.” But Mathieson said he recognized that the changing times were affecting the business he had loved for so long, and that it was time to hang up his camera.
SANDRA G. SEBREE BARRISTER & SOLICITOR
Serving our community for 20 years Ph. 403.228.8108 Fax. 403.228.8109 1610 17 Ave SW. Calgary, AB
• Wills & Estates • Powers of Attorney & Personal Directives • Real Estate
email: sandrasebree@sebreelaw.ca
“People don’t sit for portraits the way they used to,” he said. “They’re doing goofy poses, acting silly. It’s not the same.” As well, digital photography has had a profound impact on the way in which photographs are taken today. “We used to have to work hard to make people feel at ease, so we’d get the best shot,” Mathieson explained. “Now photographers can take ten pictures, and if the customer doesn’t like them he just says, ‘throw them away! Take ten more, and so on.’ That can go on and on. I just shake my head.” In 2009 his beloved wife of more than 50 years passed away, and today Mathieson lives quietly, enjoying time with family and friends. “I’ve hardly taken any pictures since I retired,” he said, though he admits he does now own a digital camera. He still occasionally visits the photo studio he built up from scratch so many years ago. “People still ask for me there,” he said. “I like to go back and see how they’re doing.”
M. James Mathieson holds a photographer of his, just one of many he has taken in the span of his notable career. Sarah Junkin
Mathieson was once the official photographer for the City of Calgary, photographing many official portraits. Sarah Junkin
A Salute to the Veterans CELEBRATING 10th ANNIVERSARY 2014 May 10th, 2014 at 1:30 PM
Town & Country Centre • 275 Jensen Dr. , Airdrie AB
Featuring: Calgary Swiss Yodel Club
Veterans served during WWII and Afghanistan will be recognized
An alphorn player from Calgary Veteran of WWII served with the UN with toe tappin fiddle music Swiss folk dancers Rising star and twice nominated Alberta Idol Susanne Heystack Standing Room Only (an accapella trio)
International award winning yodeler Miriam and the Mountaineers
Award winning instrumentalist of the year, Vic Nicolls on guitar
TickeTs: $30.00 presold, $35.00 door • Group tickets for 12 or more $28.00 For more information or tickets contact: Miriam’s Music (403) 948-1961
6 April 2014, CALGARY SENIOR
Opinion
Grandparents really do know best! A new Statistics Canada survey made on their terms. has found that 92 per cent of all The common denominator in these Canadian seniors live in their own situations is this: my grandparents homes, with eight per cent living in knew what was best for them. collective dwellings. While many of my relatives ofAs I read the results of this survey, fered options and suggestions to my I couldn’t help but think of my own grandparents about living arrangegrandparents. My grandmother, on ments, there was never a sense of my father’s side, is now 79 years old. obligation to adhere to any of the After many years spent living on her proposals. own, or with close family members, It is often assumed that with age, she made the decision to seek ac- ones ability to make clear, sound commodation in a collective living decisions becomes compromised in arrangement. My grandsome capacity. Younger mother and grandfather family members may on my mother’s side (now urge their elders to move 75 and 77 years old, reinto modern, state of spectively), just recently the art facilities with an downsized to a smaller abundance of amenities house, after living in the (which go unused in favor family home my mother of a cozy recliner and a was raised in for over 50 good crossword book), or a years. child may try to convince For my father’s mom, From the Editor a parent to come live in Myrtle, the collective livtheir home to be closer to Danielle Higdon ing arrangement providthe grandchildren There ed the opportunity to connect with are all kinds of situations that these other seniors and enjoy daily activi- types of influences can take place. ties and outings. For her, the ability But at the end of the day, it is to enjoy the company of others while important to remember that unless still being able to continue with her there is medical reason to the coninterests, was appealing. trary, trusting an elder’s opinion is For my mother’s parents, Awilda always a smart move. After all, no and George, the family home was one knows where someone belongs their home. It was about as simple more than the person who has had as that. However it slowly became the most amount of time to think more obvious that the sheer size and it through. I hate to use the stale amount of upkeep involved in living “I’m the oldest so I get the final say” in their beloved house was begin- method (my younger brother can ning to become more of a chore than attest to how it is rarely the way a labor of love. The decision to down- to please the masses), but in some size was not an easy one, and came cases, it is entirely justified, and this with much thought and debate. But particular scenario, I would argue, is when the decision was made, it was one of those times.
CALGARY SENIOR Published By: ALBERTA BUSINESS RESEARCH LTD. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the publisher.
Traveling in the past lane
The General Lee of The Dukes of Hazard fame, sits beside the Ferrari 308 GTS of Magnum P.I. (above). Herbie, the Love Bug (right) can also be seen at Heritage Park April 21st. Ellen Nielsen
By Ellen Nielsen Ten Hollywood movie stars are currently visiting Calgary, but don’t count on getting an autograph. The stars are cars. The exhibit Cars of the Big and Small Screen is showing at Heritage Park until April 21st. It’s a tribute to some of the greatest cars of film and television history – and the kickoff exhibit for Heritage Park’s 50th Anniversary this year. Visitors to the park can see cars like the Munsters’ Drag-U-La, built by Grandpa Munster to win back the Munster Koach in the episode Hot Rod Herman. And Starsky and Hutch’s righthand car used to battle thugs and pickup girls. There’s the General Lee, which got more fan mail than any of the human stars in the 1979-1985 hit series The Dukes of Hazzard. And, if that isn’t enough, there’s Steve McQueen’s 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 Fastback featured in Bullitt. It took three weeks to shoot the nine-minute chase scene and, if you watch closely, you’ll see nine hubcaps come off during the movie. Even the stone-wheeled foot-powered auto used in the 1960s prehistoric cartoon, The Flintstones, has a place in the spot-light. And, don’t forget Herbie, the Love Bug! These cars have captured our
Publisher: Fisal Asiff Editor: Danielle Higdon editor@abr.greatwest.ca Graphic Design: Noreen Hansen Kary Bowen
imaginations and made us believe that maybe we too could outrun the cops and catch the bad guys. Or get the girl. They’ve put us in the driver’s seat with Magnum P.I. in the drop top convertible Ferrari 308 GTS while solving crimes in Hawaii. They’ve turned us into James Bond in the sleek and gadget-packed Aston Martin “Vanish,” able to do the unthinkable and disappear. They’ve even had us skipping school and riding high in downtown Chicago during Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. In a 1961 Ferrrari 250 GT California Spyder, of course! No one ever asks “Are we there yet?” with these cars! Even when the trip is Back to the Future in the famous blender-powered DeLorean! In addition to visiting the exhibit, movie-lovers can enjoy dinner and a movie at the park on April 15th. A 3-course themed dinner (reported not to be Fred Flintstone’s giant rack of ribs) will be served at Heritage Park’s Selkirk Grill – with the movie American Graffiti and dessert to follow. Those who just want to take in the exhibit can see the show every day until April 21st, with guided tours twice each day. Check the website www.heritagepark.ca for further details, or call the Park at 403.268.8500.
Advertising Consultants: Miranda Skelton: mskelton@airdrie.greatwest.ca Greg Braun: gbraun@abr.greatwest.ca Nicole Kent: nkent@abr.greatwest.ca
Phone: 403-464-0636 • Toll Free: 1-866-425-3722
CALGARY SENIOR, April 2014 7
HEALTHY LIVING
Healthy Living Fit after 55 on two wheels..... 8 Chiropractic care helps support a healthy lifestyle.....9 A stroke of insight.....................10 Detection of oral cancer....................... 11 A Special Section of the
Senior CALGARY
Your Senior Connection in the Capital Region
April is Cancer Awareness. Join the fight! Every day, 43 Albertans will hear the words “you have cancer.” The Alberta Cancer Foundation and our donors want to change that. Together, we are focusing our efforts on the things that matter most to Albertans – faster diagnoses, better treatments and improved quality of life.
As the largest philanthropic investor of cancer research in the province, we have invested more than $110 million over the past five years in innovative ideas that will power change and accelerate discovery right here in Alberta and throughout the world.
Focused on these outcomes, and passionate about turning research into insight, the Alberta Cancer Foundation is proud to keep all funds raised within the province, directly benefitting the Cross Cancer Institute, Tom Baker Cancer Centre and 15 other associate and community cancer centres.
Through the support of Albertans, we will continue our commitment to make a difference today through research, diagnosis, prevention, screening and care for the 43 Albertans every day and the 16,000 Albertans who will face cancer this year. Together, we will redefine the future for Albertans facing cancer.
Your dollar fights cancer on every front: Research • Prevention • Screening Early diagnosis • Education
Treatment and care Show support and make a difference in your own way no matter how big or small
www.albertacancer.ca Source: Alberta Cancer Foundation
NORTH 289. 4323 4 0 3
936 NORTHMOUNT DR. NW
SOUTH 253.9050 4 0 3
700 CHINOOK PROF. TOWER
8 April 2014, CALGARY SENIOR
Chiropractic care helps support a healthy, active and independent lifestyle.
HEALTHY LIVING
Fit after 55 on two wheels
Alberta seniors are eligible for government-funded chiropractic care through the Coverage for Seniors health benefit plan that is coordinated by Alberta Blue Cross. Coverage is offered at $25 per visit to a total of $200 in one benefit year of July 1 to June 30.
For more information visit www.albertachiro.com
By David Lawson Healthy aging is “a lifelong process of optimizing opportunities for improving and preserving health and physical, social and mental wellness, independence, quality of life and enhancing successful life-course transitions” (Health Canada, 2002). Calgary 55 plus, Zone 3 of Alberta 55 plus, supports healthy aging through activity, a hot topic for baby boomers everywhere. Whether you’re concerned about weight gain, sex drive or chronic diseases, the key to healthy aging is a healthy lifestyle. Here’s what works based on the research: 1. Keep learning. The brain is stimulated by new information. 2. Stay connected. Avoid isolation by doing things with other people. 3. Eat food, not too much, mostly plants. (That’s real food, not edible food-like substances) 4. Stay active. Life is motion. It might surprise you to know that all four of these goals can be met on two wheels. Learn: Bikes have come along way from the three-speed and learning about the different types, how to maintain and race them is fun and mentally stimulating. Connect: Calgary has a vibrant cycling
community: commuters, weekend riders, social and recreation group rides and racing clubs. If you’re over 55 and have a bike there’s something for you. Eat well: If you want the energy to challenge yourself with speed and distance, you’ll want to eat right. Activity: The low impact and cardio-based nature of cycling is perfect for the aging body. After awhile you’ll wonder why anyone would drive if they could ride a bike. Calgary 55 plus provides a cycling clinic for all levels of inter-
est; from the wannabe to the experienced racer, we provide recreational, developmental and competitive opportunities. And if cycling is not your thing, we offer a variety of other activities and events. Check out our Summer Fun Games in the calendar below or at Calgary55plus.com. It’s never too late to make healthier lifestyle choices. David Lawson is Cycling Coordinator for Calgary 55 plus. He can be reached at 403614-2319 or by email at roadrider651@me.com.
Calgary 55 plus Summer Fun Games Schedule Event Contract Bridge
Date April 22
Contact Gertie Collins (403-273-3955)
Floor Shuffleboard April 24, 25
Lloyd & Jean Weis (403-295-2558)
Horseshoes
April 26
Sid Aker (403-273-9282)
Military Whist
April 29
Lenora Schwabb (403-272-4883)
Pool - 8 Ball
May 16
Rick Strong (403-281-3867)
Floor Curling
May 22
Cordella Schwengler (403-272-2778)
Swimming
May 27
Keith Shaw (403-252-9238)
Cribbage
May 30, June 9 Norm Thomas (403-246-2756)
Golf
June 10
Sid Aker (403-273-9282)
Pickleball
June 14
Ron Dumbarton (403-276-5579)
Bocce
June 19, 20
Betty Markle (403-274-6350)
Athletics
June 21
Doug Kyle (403-255-7932)
Tennis
June 27, 28
Noel Melrose (403-278-0307)
Cycling
June 28
David Lawson (403-614-2319)
Learn more about registering at
www.calgary55plus.com
CALGARY SENIOR, April 2014 9
HEALTHY LIVING
Chiropractic care helps support a healthy lifestyle There are an estimated 425,000 seniors in Alberta and more than 51 per cent live in Edmonton or Calgary. Population projections suggest that number will increase to 642,100 by 2021; and by 2031, approximately one in five Albertans will be over the age of 65. Alberta’s employment needs will also require seniors to remain active and vital in the labour market. It has never been so important for seniors to keep active, mobile and healthy. Chiropractic care provides many benefits including pain relief, increased range of motion and increased mobility, as well as increased balance and coordination that can help decrease the risk of falls. The Government of Alberta is committed to keeping seniors living independently and in their own homes for as long as possible; and chiropractic care can help make this happen. Chiropractic is one of the most effective and safest forms of health care to treat back pain and spine-related conditions. Chiropractic care has been demonstrated to be the most
clinically and cost-effective treatment for back injuries and related conditions. Chiropractors also receive the highest patient satisfaction ratings for treatment of back and neck pain according to Consumer Reports, the Health Quality Council of Alberta and a nationwide Environics study. Coverage for Seniors health benefit plan Alberta seniors receive premium-free coverage for chiropractic services as part of the Coverage for Seniors health benefit plan, sponsored by Alberta Health and administered by Alberta Blue Cross. There is a per-visit limit of $25 per member with an annual maximum of $200 per member every benefit year (July 1 – June 30). All services must be performed by a chiropractor lawfully entitled to practice. About the Coverage for Seniors Health Benefit Plan The Government of Alberta provides premium-free, Alberta Blue Cross coverage for seniors for health-related services not covered under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). This cover-
age is available to all Albertans 65 years of age and older and their eligible dependents (review the Coverage for Seniors plan for important details on eligible dependents including spouse and children). If you are enrolled in the plan and need a card, contact Alberta Blue Cross. 1–800–6616995 (toll free), e-mail via www.ab.bluecross. ca If you need to enroll in the plan, contact Alberta Health (proof of age is required), tollfree at 310-0000 and then 780-427-1432, dial 711 for TTY for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, e-mail via health. ahcipmail@gov.ab.ca
Who will pay for your
Whopay will paypay for o will for funeral expenses? Who will for youryour funeral C A r funeral funeral C A N A D AAC NA AN D A D A Shield expenses? Purple Shield expenses? PurplePurple Shield enses? Pays immediate No medical required! Pays immediate CASH atCASH time at time Nomedical required!
mmediate CASH at oftime No medical required! need! Up to Travel Assistance Plan. of need! Up to $15,000.$15,000. Travel Assistance Plan. d! Up to $15,000. Protects against inflation! Travel Assistance Plan.monthly premium rates to Low Protects against inflation! Low monthly premium rates to Plans increase value. fit any budget s against inflation! inLow monthly premium rates to Plans increase in value. anyPlans budget Accepted by funeral directors fit available to age 85! ncrease in value. fit any budget Accepted by funeral directors Plans available to age since 85! 1963. everywhere. Serving Canadians ed by funeral directors Plans available to ageCanadians 85! everywhere. 257-2279 Serving since 1963. Call toll free 1 (888) here. Serving Canadians since 1963. BBB
Call toll free
Call tollfor free 1 (888) 257-2279 more information
(888) 257-2279 www.purpleshield.ca 1 (888) 257-2279 for1more information
Rating: A+
ll free
All of this (and much more!) provided by Assurant Life of Canada, orewww.purpleshield.ca information more information the for oldest and largest funeral insurance company in Canada.
rpleshield.ca All of this (and much more!) provided by Assurant Life of Canada,
BBB Rating: A+
Better Business Bureau
BBB Rating: A+
HEARING TESTS SET FOR SENIORS Everyone over 50 should have a
proper Audiometric Hearing Test at least once a year. Our Certified Hearing Specialists will evaluate your hearing, explain your test results, and provide you with straightforward answers and solutions in cases where hearing loss is discovered.
CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR NO OBLIGATION HEARING TEST! CENTRE 70 MARKET MALL SOUTH CENTRE MALL STRATHMORE ASPEN GLEN
What’s on
your
Your MedList helps the team to provide the safest treatment.
To learn how to make your MedList, go to: www.albertahealthservices.ca/medlist
Better Business Bureau
www.purpleshield.ca
021SL1_CanadaPurpleShield-h.indd 1
adaPurpleShield-h.indd 1
11/30/2011 10:48:01 AM
11/30/2011 10:48:01 AM
MedList?
Doctors, pharmacists, and nurses - your entire health care team need a complete medication list: prescribed medications, inhalers, patches, ointments, eye drops, vitamins, supplements - and even that “special” herbal tea.
Better Business Bureau
the oldest largest by funeral insurance and much more!)and provided Assurant Life ofcompany Canada,in Canada. All of this (and much more!) provided by Assurant Life of Canada, the oldest and largest insurance company in Canada nd largest funeral insurance company in Canada.
107-7015 Macleod Tr. SW 3625 Shaganappi Tr. NW (in the Bay) 100 Anderson Road SE (in the Bay) Unit 6 - 325 3rd Street 339 Aspen Glen Landing S.W.
If it’s on the list, it won’t be missed!
403-252-5582 403-282-2811 403-282-2811 403-901-6332 403-252-5582
10 April 2014, CALGARY SENIOR
HEALTHY LIVING
A stroke of insight Leanna Johnson refused to let a medical condition steal her dream of travelling the world By Ellen Nielsen One day in April 2007, Leanna Johnson was having coffee in her kitchen when a fan-like whir rolled up her left arm. And then she dropped her coffee cup. She tried to walk down the hallway toward the bathroom. Instead she hit the floor. She crawled to the phone to call her husband, Jon, who was at work. Leanna spent the next 10 days in the Foothills Hospital where she was told she had had a stroke. No one told her how bad it was. No one told her husband how bad it was. But they did tell her she would never walk again. She was paralyzed on one side. She would never go home again. Ever. Leanna, who was in her mid-sixties at the time, was transferred to Calgary’s Carewest Dr Vernon Fanning Centre for the maximum 3 months of rehabilitation. And then she moved to the Cedar’s Villa Extendicare – to spend the rest of her life. This is where the story should end - another stroke, another senior in care. Except no one counted on the power of two people with determination. A year and a half later, Leanna was on the move again - but it wasn’t to another nursing home. It wasn’t to hospital. It was home. Home sweet home. Jon had completely retrofitted their modest bungalow. There was a wheelchair ramp. There was a ‘new’ bathroom, with a regular door for guests and a double-door from the bedroom to accommodate Leanna in a wheelchair. There was a recessed toilet, set back into the wall to allow more room between the opposite wall and the
toilet. There was a walk-in shower. There were one bar next to the toilet and one next to her hospital bed to facilitate transfer. “Decide what you want to do,” says Jon. “Figure out how to do it.” Which is how they’ve ended up travelling the world. Roughly ten years before, on their 15th Anniversary, they had decided they wanted to do one trip overseas every five years. Now a stroke had changed everything. “It made us realize that at our age five years is a long time,” says Leanna. “Instead of deciding it was over, we realized that if we were going to travel, we had to do it now. We couldn’t wait.” Even though a stroke had changed everything. Because a stroke had changed everything. Their previous trips had been coach tours. England. Ireland. Scotland. All of Europe. Australia. But now getting on and off a bus was impossible. Decide what you want to do. Figure out how to do it. They wanted to travel. Coaches were out. They would do cruises. “Cruise ships are like luxury hotels,” says Jon. “There are, maybe, 4500 passengers. They’re like small cities. “There are a dozen restaurants. There are live shows and movies every night. There might be skating and ice climbing, and even if we can’t do that, the most important thing is that everything we do want to do is flat.” They’ve since been on five cruises and five continents. And they know a little bit about making things happen. They’ve purchased spinners – suitcases on four wheels that can turn any which way. They’ve
Mobile Physical TheraPy and rehabiliTaTion services We have worked with people who have: • • • • •
Medical conditions such as MS or Parkinson’s Disease Neurological Complications such as strokes, or cerebral aneurysms Recently underwent surgery or who are waiting for upcoming surgery General aches and pains due to arthritis or other complications Suffered injuries from a motor vehicle accident
Don’t compromise your quality of life. Let us work with you to increase your current mobility. We have a passionate team of Physical Therapists, Athletic Therapists and Kinesiologists focused on your needs. And we come to you! No matter what your age you can put our experience to work for you. Reach your rehabilitation and mobility goals within your home, assisted living facility, or a long term care facility with our professional team.
We Bring Our Services To You!
HCR Solutions Inc.
Email: mobility@hcrsolutions.ca Website: www.hcrsolutions.ca
1-587-432-4288
Leanna and Jon Johnson have travelled to many destinations, including the Pyramids of Egypt, since Leanna was left paralyzed by a stroke in 2007. Submitted photo
added a bar to the back of Leanna’s chair that allows them to get through airports with Jon pushing the chair with one hand and maneuvering a suitcase with the other hand. Leanna uses her good arm to roll the second suitcase next to her chair. They typically book their cruises nine months in advance to ensure they get a wheelchair room. There are ramps to the boat. There are elevators. There are bars and roll-in showers in the room. And the wheelchair rooms are 50% bigger. They’ve arrange drivers to show them around when the ship docks. In Egypt, they had a van to themselves and two private guides, both English-speaking. Today Leanna is 74 and Jon is 63. In the last year they’ve done four trips involving a flight and one car trip. “Asking for help is important,” says Jon. “Our church built the ramp for our house and helped pour the sidewalk in front and back. “We supplied the materials; they provided the labour.” “Visit recovery groups to talk with other people. Know you’re not alone. They’ll help drag you out of the doldrums.”
Shawnessy Denture Clinic ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏
Is your denture loose? Do you have problems chewing? Is your denture over 5 years old? Do you have sore spots? Is your denture discoloured?
If you answer YES to any of these questions, call today for a FREE consultation
403-256-8338 Sue J. Kim
Denture Specialist
14707 Bannister Rd. S.E.
21 years of experience and only quality materials are used
CALGARY SENIOR, April 2014 11
HEALTHY LIVING
Oral Cancer: • is the sixth most common cancer worldwide
and the third most common in developing nations. • is one of the most debilitating of all cancers with extremely high morbidity resulting from the disease and its treatment. • treatment generally involves surgery, radiation
or a combination of the two.
• can be successfully treated if caught at an
early stage.
Your registered dental hygienist can provide information regarding prevention and early detection of oral cancer. The registered dental hygienist can also conduct an oral health assessment and head and neck examination including an oral cancer screening.
Early Detection
Oral cancer can be successfully treated if caught at an early stage. If not treated early, the cancer can spread to other parts of the body and it then becomes more difficult to treat. To detect oral cancer in its early stage, have regular oral cancer screening done by a dental and/or health professional. In addition, look for the following signs and symptoms as you complete a regular self-examination.
Signs and Symptoms
• Sores in the mouth that do not heal within two weeks • Dark red or white patches in the mouth • Lumps located on the lips, tongue or neck • Bleeding in the mouth • Sore throat and difficulty with swallowing See a dental and/or a health professional immediately if you notice any of the above signs or symptoms.
Risk Factors for Oral Cancer
Age: People over the age of 40 have a higher risk of developing oral cancer. Oral cancer can occur at any age, but the incidence increases sharply over 40. Individuals that are over the age of 60 have the highest incidence of oral cancer.
Smoking: Smoking or using tobacco products increases the risk, especially if combined with high alcohol consumption. This includes smokeless tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, chewing betel quid, paan, areca nut and cigarettes. Alcohol: High consumption of alcohol, especially if combined with smoking, increases the risk of developing oral cancer. The amount of alcohol consumed and the duration of use increases the risk for oral cancers. HPV: There is increasingly more research emerging that is connecting Human Papillomavaius infection, especially HPV-16, with oral cancers. Gender: Men are more susceptible than women to developing oral cancer. In the past, men had a six to one ratio of incidence of oral cancer than women. However; this ratio is narrowing and is now closer to a two to one ratio. Diet: A diet low in fruits and vegetables. A diet
that includes fruit and vegetables has a protective factor and is believed to reduce the risk for oral cancers.
Sun Exposure: People who are in the sun a lot have an increased risk of developing lip cancer. Reference: Health Canada, 2014 www.hc-sc.gc.ca
www.crdha.ca
12 April 2014, CALGARY SENIOR
Ask about our Pack N’ Move Special!
Great Food,
CALGARY Senior
Pet PHOTO of the Month WINNER Congratulations to Patricia Wilkes. Her photo of “Angel & Frankie” wins Calgary Senior’s Pet Photo of the Month contest.
More Fun.
“I was expecting mushy peas and a hardsell. What I got was chicken cordon bleu and a warm hug.” - Recent Visitor to a Holiday Community
Angel & Frankie
Do you have great photos of your pet? One of them could win you PRIZES or $50 in cash. Just enter them in the Calgary Senior Pet Photo Contest. Every month the best photo is selected by a panel of judges and wins the prize. Email your photographs to senior@abr.greatwest.ca or send prints by postal mail to: Pet Photo Contest, Calgary Senior, #310 16 Midlake Boulevard S.E., Calgary, AB T2X 2X7
Prize Basket provided by the
• • • • • •
Three chef-prepared meals a day Full calendar of activities & events 24/7 live-in managers Housekeeping and linen service Scheduled transportation And much more!
Call today to schedule your personal visit and complimentary meal!
Welcome to Holiday. Welcome home.
The View at Lethbridge
110 Scenic Drive N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 5L9 Ph: (403) 320-1395
Arbour Lake - Calgary
900 Arbour Lake Rd. NW T3G 5J1 Ph: (403) 374-0955
Canyon Meadows - Calgary 12 Deerview Terrace SE T2J 7E6 Ph: (403) 278-4004
©2013 HOLIDAY CANADA MANAGEMENT ULC 21223
7140 - 40 STREET SE, CALGARY, AB
403.203.8270
CALGARY SENIOR, April 2014 13
Coffee
Break
Jokes:
One evening I went to visit my grandparents. When it started getting late I asked my grandfather if he had the time, as I didn’t have my watch with me. “I don’t have a watch or clock around here he tells me.” “Then how do you tell the time?” I asked. “You see that trumpet in the corner? That’s how!” He picks it up, and thirty seconds later an angry neighbor shouts: “2:30 in the morning and your playing the trumpet!”
Quotes:
“Retirement is having nothing to do and someone always keeping you from it.” -Robert Brault “Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
AERATION ANTS BROADLEAF BROWN CLAY CLOD CLOVER COMPOST CRABGRASS
DESICCANT DRAINAGE DROUGHT EDGING FERTILIZER FESCUE FOUNDATION GERMINATION GRUBS
HERBICIDE IRRIGATION LANDSCAPE MOLES MOSS MOWING MULCH ORGANIC OSMOSIS
PESTS RESEEDING SOD SPRINKLER THATCH TOLERANT TRAMPLE TURF WEEDS
CLUES ACROSS 1. Nonviolent reformer 7. Saudi people 12. Dawns 13. Former German state 14. Dallas & Miami coach 18. 3rd tone 19. Iguania genus 20. Expresses pleasure 21. Tear apart 22. Jacob’s 7th son 23. Mold-ripened cheese 24. Peel 25. Survivor Baskauskas 27. A Scottish Highlander 28. More normal 29. Plural of 23 across 31. Lettuce dishes 32. Fleshy seed cover 33. Abundant 34. Parcelings 37. Competitions 38. Paths 39. Take heed 40. Journey 44. Japanese sashes 45. Archaic word for worry 46. They __ 47. General Mills on NYSE 48. Heroic tale 49. Wrath 50. Indicates position 51. Whoopie’s birth name 56. Namaqualand peoples 58. Beginnings 59. Cooks slowly 60. Stopwatches
Solutions on Page 14
CLUES DOWN 1. Urban instrument 2. Fleet 3. __ de plume 4. Moisture free 5. Pilgrim’s journey 6. Equal, prefix 7. Native Australians 8. Norse sea goddess 9. Public promotion 10. Soiled with mud 11. Crack shots 12. Bugle weed 15. Leporid mammals 16. Pointed fastener 17. The woman 21. Frog genus 23. Yellow edible Indian fruit 24. Most pallid 26. Shows mercy 27. Spanish cubist 28. Risk-free 30. Greek god of war 31. Ailing 33. Stand 34. Topical phrases 35. The natural home of a plant 36. Cuckoos 37. Showed old movie 39. Fury 41. Cultivator 42. Mistakes 43. Laments 45. Wheeled vehicle 48. Impertinence 51. Crow sound 52. Note 53. Near, against 54. Be hesitant 55. Point midway between N and NE 57. Of I
BASIC MIRROR WILL PACKAGE $700 (or $150/ document or $250/ couple)
Flexible Appointment Scheduling & Locations
We’ll Come To You on Your Time! Wills & Estates • Power of Attorney’s Personal Directives
Christopher T. Tahn, B.A., LL.B
(403) 808-7147 11650 Elbow Drive SW • Calgary, AB • T2W 1S8
Join Our Coffee Break Feature
ADVERTISE
HERE 1.866.425.3722
mskelton@airdrie.greatwest.ca
14 April 2014, CALGARY SENIOR
Couple use home to open art exhibit
Katie Ohe and Harry Kiyooka are using their own resources to display both Canadian and Internationsl artists at the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre (KOAC).
understand,” she said. The couple has hosted a number of open houses to let artists and local residents know of their plans. For more information, or to volunteer or donate to the project, visit www.koartscentre.org.
JAZZ GIANTS ELLA AND LOUIS
Friday, May 2 – 8pm Saturday, May 3 – 8pm Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong’s remarkable chemistry comes alive in this POPS tribute featuring guests vocalists, including the songs What a Wonderful World, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Summertime.
Concert in the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Senior pricing from $35 403.571.0849
cpo-live.com
O R C H E S T R A
or some knowledge of computers. “The last year or so has been tough for us because of the economy and of course with the floods last summer some people have been diverting their funds away from the arts which of course we completely
P H I L H A R M O N I C
KOAC Society, but fundraising is on-going. Work on the upgrading of services and utilities, and wetland remediation is in full swing, and the couple is hopeful work on the pavilion could begin as early as this year. Christine Pennell is a member of the KOAC board. “This is going to be an excellent opportunity for artists to come, exhibit their work, and also use the studio space,” she said. “As well it will be a tourist destination, somewhere for seniors, families to come, and we’ll host weddings and other special events here.” Pennell added the destination arts centre will be a teaching resource for school children and for people to come to hear artists speak and share information and ideas whether they are painters, sculptors or work with any medium at all. But Pennell said there remains much to be done before the centre can open, and her group is looking for volunteers with time to help out. “We need help to do a spring cleanup, and to organize an art auction planned for the fall,” she said. “We’re also looking for volunteers to catalogue and organize an art library. And of course, we’re always looking for financial contributions.” Pennell added some of the volunteer positions would suit seniors with extra time, with an interest in art
C A L G A RY
By Sarah Junkin Nestled in the heart of rural Springbank, just west of Calgary is housed one of Alberta’s most eclectic and extensive private art collections – which with luck and hard work will soon be accessible to everyone. Katie Ohe and Harry Kiyooka, prominent artists in their 70s and 80s respectively, have donated their home, their 20 acres of land, and both of their art studios to form the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre (KOAC). The couple will house their vast art collection on the property which will be designed as a destination to inspire, teach and delight both professional and amateur art enthusiasts from around the world. “The reason for the art pavilion is so that our art collection can be properly exhibited in a safe environment,” explained Kiyooka, adding that in addition to the pavilion, a sculpture park will stretch over approximately 10 acres and will display the works of both Canadian and international artists. As well, some botanical gardens and a rehabilitation of neighbouring wetlands will showcase some local fauna from around the area. Kiyooka, a University of Calgary Professor Emeritus and Ohe who still teaches at Alberta College of Art and Design have made a sizeable financial donation to create the
CALGARY SENIOR, April 2014 15
Compiled by Denise Daubert
ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS
Unique Lives and Experiences Lecture Series – April 8 Featuring country music star Naomi Judd. 7:30 p.m. EPCOR Centre, Jack Singer Concert Hall. 1-866-449-8118. Body, Soul & Spirit Expo – April 11 to 13 Exhibits, lectures & workshops. Hours: April 11 - 3 to 9 p.m., April 12 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and April 13 - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stampede Park, Big 4 Building. 1-877-5606830. Calgary Horticultural Society Garden Show – April 12 & 13 Spruce Meadows. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. each date. Advance tickets on society website, or at society office, Greengate Garden Centre or at the door. 403-287-3469. Mama Mia! – April 16 to 20 A tribute to ABBA. Broadway Across Canada production. Matinees and evening performances. Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. TicketMaster 1-855-985-5000. Easter Sunday Brunch at Heritage Park – April 20 Brunch at the historic Wainwright Hotel served between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Easter activities. Tickets must be pre-purchased; 403-2688500. Chinook County Historical Society Program – April 22 An opportunity to view historical art at Glenbow Museum; speaker Don Smith (University of Calgary). 7:30 p.m. at Glenbow Museum. Free program. 403-261-4667. Calgary Pet Expo – April 26 & 27 Pets, pet products, service providers plus clubs and organizations pertaining to pets. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 26 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27. Venue is Spruce Meadows. 403-242-0859. Calgary Rock & Lapidary Club’s Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show – May 2 to 4 Displays and dealer tables. May 2 from 5 to 9 p.m., May 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 4 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cardel Place. 403-289-7574.
Scandinavian Centre Choir – Ongoing Wed. From Sept. to May Mixed adult choir ; new members welcome! Rehearsals at 739 – 20 Avenue, N.W. on Wednesday evenings. 403-283-1299. Calgary T.A.L.E.S. Monthly Tellaround – Ongoing Second Wednesday Monthly 7 p.m. $3 per person (includes tea and goodies). Nose Hill Library (1530 Northmount Drive, N.W.). Further info: 403-283-9489. Calgary Music Makers Senior Citizens Choir - Ongoing Thurs. From Sept. to June This mixedvoice choir welcomes new members aged 50 plus. Practices at Fairview Baptist Church. Further info: 403-283-0243.
IN CONCERT Calgary Opera – April 5, 9 and 11 Madame Butterfly Performances at the Arrata Opera Centre (1315 – 7 Street S.W.). Box Office: 403-262-7286. Calgary Folk Club – April 11 Riders in the Sky Venue is the Dalhousie Community Centre (5432 Dalhart Rd. N.W.). Box Office: 403-220-7202. Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra – April 12 All Out of Love; Air Supply in Concert April 25 & 26 Guitar Sensation Yamandu Costa May 1 Ode to Joy May 2 & 3 Jazz Giants Ella and Louis All concerts at 8 p.m. in Jack Singer Concert Hall, EPCOR Centre. Box Office: 403-571-0849. Spiritus Chamber Choir – April 13 Handel: Messiah 7 p.m. at Knox United Church (506 – 4th Street, S.W.). Box Office: 403-922-7021.
Bring Your Passport! Stay, Play & Shop at
(Over 2000 slot machines)
Buy in on Paper - $39 On Machines - $49
Every Bingo Game Pays $1000-$1199
• Get $45 pp in Meal Credits • 18 Hole Golf Courses • Luxury coach w/latest movies
Receive up to $135 Cash at Casino Pickups: Edm., Leduc, Red Deer and Calgary!
Reserve Now!
Total Package including Shuttle into Spokane Mall & 3 nites accomm at Coeur D’Alene Resort Hotel
Total $399 Can. (Dbl./Occu.) * Only $379 w/$20 Off Coupon if booked/paid before Apr 20, 2014! Ph. Laurel at Travel Team 1-800-756-4348 or
Bill 780-466-5940
Festival Chorus – April 25 Creation Revelation Featuring the Festival Orchestra, Colleen Athparia (organist) and Mel Kirby (director). 8 p.m. Grace Presbyterian Church (1009 – 15 Avenue, S.W.). 403294-9494. Noteworthy Nights Dinner and Music Series – April 26 All That Jazz Jazz pianist legend Bob Erlendson. 6 p.m. Heritage Park. 403-268-8500.
THEATRE Stagewest Calgary – Ends Second Week of April
Unnecessary Farce April 17 to Third Week of June Fiddler on the Roof. Box Office: 403-243-6642.
April 17 to Third Week of June Fiddler on the Roof 727- 42 Avenue, S.E. Box Office: 403-2436642. Jubilations Dinner Theatre – Ends April 27 Elvis & The Las Vegas Hangover! May 2 to September 7 Big Boom Theory 2: Time Travelling Geeks 1002 - 37 Street, S.W. Box Office: 403-249-7799.
MUSEUMS AND ART EXHIBITS Glenbow Museum – Ends May 4 Made in Calgary: The 1990s, Worn to be Wild: The Black Leather Jacket and Photographer Bryan Adams Exposed Downtown at 130 – 9 Avenue S.E. 403268-4100.
DANCE
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks – March 28 to April 6 Dancers in Love Works by Vicki Adams Willis. Venue: Theatre Junction Grand. 403-245-3533.
ESCORTED MOTORCOACH TOURS
COEUR D’ALENE Bingo/Casino RESORT HOTEL
MAY 1 - 5
EPCOR Centre Jazz Series – April 16 Kenny Garrett Quintet EPCOR Centre. Box Office 403294-9494.
ANSWERS from Page 13
Town On The
Calgary Public Library Programs – Ongoing A number of programs at all 18 branches of interest to seniors (some daytime/some evenings) such as 50+ Coffee & Conversation and Talking Book Club. 403-260-2600.
Come play at Alberta's longest running casino! Blackjack, Roulette Wheel, Baccarat, Poker, Craps (in Calgary) Calgary's Best Dim Sum (every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11 am - 3 pm) Bus Tours are always welcome!!!
Cash Casino (Calgary) 4040 Blackfoot Trail SE Calgary, AB
403-287-1635 Cash Casino (Red Deer) 6350 67 Street Red Deer, AB
403-346-3339
CALIFORNIA REDWOODS San Francisco, Avenue of Giants and more! 10 days, April 17, October 16 CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY Includes the Napa Valley Wine Train! 13 days, May 7 & Sept 10 guaranteed ALASKA MIDNIGHT SUN Includes the Inside Passage Cruise! 19 days, June 2 & 23 guaranteed VICTORIA and THE PACIFIC RIM Includes a whale watching cruise! 8 days, June 12 guaranteed CROSS CANADA by MOTORCOACH Autumn Splendour Tour! 29 days, September 6 & 9 MARITIMES by MOTORCOACH Several FLY Tours to Choose From!
NAGEL TOURS
www.nageltours.com
37 years of service! 403-717-9999 or 1-800-562-9999 www.nageltours.com
16 April 2014, CALGARY SENIOR
A new way to plant for your future is here Great GIC rates to help your savings take root. There’s no better time than now to plan for tomorrow. Whatever you’re saving for, keep your money safe with us. Our full range of Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) options provide you with a secure way to invest your money, your way. Together with service that puts you first and eligibility for Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) coverage†, saving with Oaken is second to none. Isn’t it time you started planting for your future?
3.05% 2.30% 2.05% on a 5 Year GIC *
on an 18 Month GIC *
on a Cashable GIC * 1 year, cashable after 90 days
To find out more about some of the highest GIC rates in Canada, call 403-692-4747 or visit oaken.com Ask us about our Mobile Deposit Specialist! *Rates effective on March 25, 2014, and subject to change. The 18 Month GIC and 5 Year GIC are non-redeemable, interest is paid annually or compounded annually and paid at maturity, minimum $1,000 deposit. The Cashable GIC is based on a 1 year term and redeemable after 90 days, interest is paid at maturity, minimum $1,000 deposit, not available for registered plans. †CDIC coverage up to applicable limits.
Oaken Financial is a trademark of Home Trust, member of CDIC
10655 Southport Road SW, Suite 920, Calgary, AB T2W 4Y1 3.14.2014_ACORN_CalgarySenior_9.456 x 12.642.indd 1
3/17/2014 2:17:12 PM