2017 Fall Gravenhurst Seniors Club Newsletter

GRAVENHURST SENIORS CLUB Fall 2017

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GRAVENHURST SENIORS CLUB 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE President Past President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Fred Schulz Cliff Flavell Aileen Passmore Lorne Robertson Ellen Camm John Mowry

DIRECTORS Food Services Health & Well Being Membership Newsletter Property Recreation Ways & Means Workshop

Lynne Briden Ruth Robertson Lillian Gillan Fred Schulz Lorne Robertson Bob Macksey Carol Macksey Rob Gifford

Wheelchair Accessible & Elevator Equipped

SUBMISSIONS AlI submissions to be included in the next issue of “All About Us” should be submitted before November 15, 2017. Submissions can be left at, or emailed to, the Gravenhurst Seniors Centre, 480 First St. N., Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1B9. Submissions that promote and/or enhance the activities of The Seniors Centre and Seniors are always welcome. Pictures are also welcomed. Opinions and concerns about issues facing The Centre are welcome. Try to keep submissions to a maximum of 1000 words. All letters to the editor must be signed with first and last names. Your ideas are important.

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Newsletter Committee Editor Secretary Treasurer Cover Design Photographer Proof Reader

Production Committee Members

Contributing Writers Distribution

Fred Schulz Ellen Camm Lynn Quesnelle Glenna Kergon Fred Schulz Jeff Childs Pat Wright Wendy Forsythe Jim Goodwin Cyril Fry Garnet Schenk Ruth Robertson Wendy Forsythe Ellen Camm Cyril Fry Ruth Robertson Fred Schulz Harold Campbell Cliff Flavell

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The Gravenhurst Senior Citizens’ Club 480 First Street North Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1B9 1-705-687-8126 United Senior Citizens of Ontario: Affiliated Club #325 Volume 25, Number 3 Fall 2017

Fall Edition The Editor Says Fred Schulz Welcome to the Autumn Edition of 'All About Us' featuring a wealth of stories and information on the folks and activities around the Gravenhurst Seniors Activity Centre.

In the Autumn reading articles Ontario Senior Sandwich & Fundraiser, the much more.

edition, you’ll enjoy on Elder Abuse, the Games, the Soup, Pie Luncheon Penny Farthing and

The always enjoyable Annual BBQ was held on Sunday, August 20th with a variety of activities taking place for all those who were in attendance.

The ever popular silent auction drew a number of bids, while others enjoyed playing cards. The delicious barbeque was enjoyed by everyone during the supper hour.

Special thanks to Ruth Robertson and her committee for holding another great Annual BBQ. With the arrival of Autumn, there isn’t a better time to come out and enjoy the many activities that the Seniors Centre has to offer. Why not try a new activity this coming season.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters may be edited for size and clarity. Letters to the editor are printed at the editor’s discretion.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TITLE Cover by Glenna Kergon 2

Board of Directors Submission Info 3 Newsletter Information The Editor Says 4 Table of Contents 5 President’s Message 6 Activities at the Centre A Perfect Cribbage Hand 7 Dave’s Crossword 8 Health & Well Being 9 Elder Abuse 10 Soup, Sandwich & Pie Luncheon 11 Sudoku 12 Culinary Corner 13 2017 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards 14/15 Ontario Seniors’ Games Association 16 Our Annual BBQ 2017 17 Did You Know 18/19 The Penny Farthing 20 Jim’s Sudoku Answers 21 Seniors’ Centre Welcomes 22 Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon 24 Dave’s Crossword Answers 25 Coming Events

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HOSTESSES/HOSTS NEEDED Volunteer 7 hours a month Regular and replacement people required.

KEEP THE CLUB RUNNING SMOOTHLY. Contact Lynne Briden - 705-687-8527

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By Fred Schulz I trust everyone had a very pleasant and enjoyable summer season, despite the rainy conditions and unsettling weather.

Even though a number of the activities at the Seniors Centre take a break for the summer season, the Centre had a busy summer with a number of private events and activities continuing during July and August.

A very special thanks to Lynne Briden and her team of dedicated workers who faithfully look after the receptions and special events at the Centre. Both Ruth Robertson and Aileen Passmore were busy preparing the luncheon for the Big Buck Bid Euchre held on Wednesday, July 26th.

The Director of Property Lorne Robertson had an extremely busy summer coordinating and completing a number of projects at the Centre during the past couple of months.

We welcome our new custodian Charlie Orchard to the Seniors Centre and wish Ted Robertson all our very best wishes as he departs from the Centre. The dedication of the Board of Directors and staff who work diligently for the betterment of the Seniors Centre is very much appreciated.

With the arrival of fall, there isn’t a better time to get re-established at the Seniors Centre to check out all the activities that will be running.

Take some time and drop in for a cup of coffee and some great conversation that always takes place around the lounge area.

I look forward to the upcoming autumn season at the Seniors Centre and might even try my hand at a new activity.

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Bill Buckley shows off his perfect Cribbage Hand that he was dealt when playing in August. This is only the fourth time a perfect hand has been obtained by a Cribbage Player in 21 years at the Seniors Centre.

Congratulations Bill....!

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See 23 Down One of Lynne’s helpers Don’t let this get you bent out of shape!

You’re looking at it!

Swivel them during 16 down.

On the cob.

See 3 down.

Ruth has responsibility for your____.

Gravenhurst Pharmacy Boss man Culinary necessity, although some avoid it.

Patrick A clinic for this bit of your toe.

Bingo is her calling.

What good wine and seniors are.

Another of Lynne’s helpers Pool table cleaning device.

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She’s concerned about the members.

There are a lot of good points to this game.

3 & 13 Across Senior of the year.

4 He directs activities.

5 Photogenic dishwasher.

7 Hitting a light ball over a see-through obstacle.

8. He’s in third place.

10 Propelling a circular object across a flat surface.

14 Our Post Office reporter. (past issue) 16 Kirsten’s business 17 Cross this game when you get to it!

19 Georgie 23 & 1 Across Delicate Carver

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“Can’t quite make it out Mrs. Gurnbach?

And we drove here all by ourselves, didn’t we?

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ELDER ABUSE It is sad but true that elder abuse occurs in our community, usually by a member of the family, a friend or a caregiver. In most cases the senior is afraid to report the abuse.

Abuse of seniors takes many different forms such as: 1) Physical abuse-inflicting pain or injury 2) Sexual abuse-inappropriate sex acts 3) Financial property

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4) Psychological abuse-diminishing dignity and self-worth 5) Neglect-failing to meet the needs of a senior 6) Systemic abuse such as elder discrimination-due to religion, colour, traditions

If you suspect someone is being abused, suggest counselling and give them the appropriate resources and support services. If they are unable to act on their own accord, you should take action by calling the appropriate services and report your suspicions. If you are in an emergency situation call 911.

Victim Support Line: 1-888-579-2888 Seniors Safety Line: 1-866-299-1011 Talk4Healing (for Aboriginal women): 1-855-554-4325 Long-Term Care ACTION Line: 1-866-434-0144 Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority: 1-855-275-7472 Advocacy Centre for the Elderly: 1-416-598-2656 Elder Abuse Ontario: 1-416-916-6728 Elder Abuse Prevention Muskoka: 705-646-7677 Preventing Elder Abuse on the Streets: Seniors are easy targets for street violence.

Here are some suggestions to reduce the risk

of street crime. a) walking only in well-lit areas b) do not burden yourself with packages and/or bulky purse c) never display large sums of money d) walk near the curb and away from alleys and doorways e) go shopping in pairs or in a group f) if you suspect you are being followed, cross the street, go to the nearest home/business and call the police Identity Theft and Internet Fraud: If you suspect identity theft or internet fraud contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center at 1-888-495-8501.

Track all your communications: keep track of all the actions when you call the law enforcement, financial institutions and other agencies.

Obtain a copy of your credit report: Equifax Canada1-800-465-7166 and TransUnion Canada: 1-877-525-3823. Request a Fraud Warning be placed on your credit file, this alerts you to any accounts being opened in your name for 6 years.

Review all your bank and credit card statements and if you notice a suspicious transaction, immediately contact the creditor or bank. Close all compromised accounts and change all your computer passwords.

Internet Fraud targets millions of Canadians each year. Scammers victimize vulnerable individuals who may be at their lowest. If you are a victim: Gather all information about the fraud, Report the incident to your local police. Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud centre.

Report the incident to your financial institution if money was involved.

Submitted by Ruth Robertson

The Four Things You Can’t Recover The stone ….after its thrown The word …..after it is said The occasion…..after it is missed The time…..after it is gone

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Soup, Sandwich & Pie Luncheon Fundraiser Carol Macksey and Ellen Camm, co-ordinated our 3rd Soup, Sandwich & Pie Luncheon on June 30th, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m., with 72 people in attendance.

With the help of Linda & Joe Martin and Janet Lamorie, our tables looked very festive for the Canada 150 celebration. A variety of homemade soups by Aileen Passmore, Ruth Robertson and Lynne Briden were enjoyed, as well as many homemade pies by Aileen Passmore, Ruth Robertson, Bernice Sopher, Bev Skelding, Joan Parsons, Ginny Fick and Fern Holmes. There were 5 draw prizes too!

A lot of work goes into this event and we couldn’t have managed without the help of all the volunteers in the kitchen, ticket sales, draw tickets and the Red Aprons. Everyone enjoyed a great lunch and socializing with friends.

A big thanks to everyone who came out to support our fundraiser.

Ellen Camm

Bob Macksey (left) and Dave McCabe (right) enjoyed being on hand to sell tickets during the luncheon. Dave, one of the Red Aprons was also busy serving the tables as folks arrived for Lunch.

Bob Cockburn, one of the Red Aprons expertly served (left to right) Fern Homes, Bernice Sopher and Bev Skelding during the Soup, Sandwich and Pie Luncheon held on Friday, June 30th.

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Happy Birthday &

Happy Anniversary to all of our Members who celebrate in the months of September, October & November

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Culinary Corner

by Wendy Forsythe Shepherd’s Pie Cranberry Coffee Cake Streusel: 3/4 c brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 c all purpose flour 1/4 c butter Mix above ingredients until crumbly Cake: 1/2 c soft butter 1 c white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2 c all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 c sour cream or yogurt 2 c cranberries Cream together butter, white sugar, eggs and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients and add alternately to creamed ingredients with sour cream or yogurt. Spread half of the batter in a greased and floured bundt pan. Spread half of the streusel mixture on top and then half of the cranberries.

Spread remaining batter, sprinkle with remaining cranberries, then remaining streusel. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

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2 1/2 lb potatoes, peeled and cut up Water 1 c light sour cream 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 lb lean ground beef 1 1/2 c chopped onion 1 tsp beef bouillon powder 1/4 tsp pepper 10 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/2 c milk 4 c frozen mixed vegetables thawed Cook potatoes in water until tender. Drain and mash. Mix in next three ingredients.

Saute ground beef, onion, bouillon and pepper in frying pan until browned. Drain. Stir soup and milk in large bowl and add meat mixture. Add vegetables. Turn into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan.

Spread potatoes over the top of meat mixture. Bake, uncovered in 375 degree oven for about 40 minutes until lightly browned and heated through. Serves 10.

2017 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards

By Fred Schulz The 2107 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards were presented at a ceremony held at on Friday, June 16th at 7:30 p.m. at the Algonquin Theatre located in Huntsville.

Several members of the Gravenhurst Seniors Centre were recipients of Service Awards from The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration for the dedicated years at the Centre.

5 Years Judy Hart Gary Losee Andrea Sluyk Rene Sluyk Virginia Snider Russ Spalding

A reception with light refreshments was held following the ceremony in the Theatre.

Congratulation to all the members of the Gravenhurst Seniors Centre who were awarded with the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards.

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Gravenhurst Seniors’ Centre competitors posed for a group photo during the closing ceremonies of the 2017 55+ Central Regional Games at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex in Sharon. A great day and thanks to all members who represented the Centre! Individual medal winners page 15.

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Ontario Senior Games Association 55+ Winners Congratulations to the Medal Winners at the O.S.G.A. 55+ Walking 1 Km Gold Bid Eurchre Silver Bid Eurchre Silver Crokiniole Gold Crokinole Bronze Euchre Silver Shuffleboard Gold Shuffleboard Silver Shuffleboard Bronze Golf 75+ Silver Golf 65+ Gold Golf 65+ Silver 5 Pin Bowling Bronze

Bruce Stevenson Bernice Sopher Bev Skedling Virgina Snider Diane McLeod Bill Buckley Lorne Robertson Giberte Lambert Ruth Robertson

Dorothy Strachan Katherine Patterson Lorne Robertson Bill Buckley Garry Cockburn Bob Cockburn Bev Scalding Bernice Sopher Joan Parsons Ruth Robertson Karen Headship Lynne Briden Roby Clayton Linda Courtney

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Master Chefs were busy at the BBQ’s preparing the delicious hamburgers and Sausage for the hungry folks who attended the Annual BBQ held on Sunday, August 20th at the Seniors Centre.

Left to Right – Lorne Robertson, Bill Buckley, and Jim Camm

Our Annual August BBQ – 2017 Ruth Robertson, Ellen Camm and Fred Schulz co-ordinated our annual BBQ on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017 starting at 2:45 p.m., with dinner from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Bob Macksey arranged the various games, with the help of some activity leaders, and everyone had a great time trying the different games. Lorne Robertson, Jim Camm and Bill Buckley cooked up a storm on the BBQ’s. Burgers and sausages were on the menu, along with salads and desserts. We had a delicious meal and enjoyed socializing.

We had 100 in attendance and the weather was sunny and hot. There was a Silent Auction Table with 55 items available.

Volunteers are a very important part of this event and we couldn’t have managed without them for the kitchen, ticket sales, activity leaders and the volunteers setting up and looking after the Silent Auction Table. A big thanks to the volunteers! See you next year!

By Ellen Camm

Working in the kitchen during the Annual BBQ were (Left to Right) Carolyn Castella, Ruth Robertson, Ellen Camm and Dianne Cockburn.

In addition, a number of volunteers were on hand to assist with the food preparation.

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Did you know….

Patrick (Bear) Allen has 105 tattoos and counting!

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The Penny Farthing A penny is a coin, long the base of minor transactions in the British system of coinage.

The farthing was also a coin, smaller in diameter and worth only one quarter of a penny. There were many British folk sayings, associated with these, such as “Penny Wise, Pound foolish”.

pitched the rider over the front, into an arc from which he would land on his head.

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Despite the drawbacks, they became rather popular. The risks of a fall, however, spurred the development of a “safety bicycle”, with pedals connected by an endless chain, so that one turn by the feet on the pedals produced one turn or more by the driving wheel. This meant both wheels could be the same size, and the rider was no longer going to fall as far in an accident. It also meant the end of production for penny farthings, which In the latter 1800s, two wheeled, lingered, however, because used human powered vehicles were ones suddenly became very cheap. invented called bicycles. Early models with one very large wheel, and one My father was born in London, quite small, reminded some quick England in 1883 and emigrated to thinker of the contrast between the two Canada in 1909. He told me that he coins and “Penny-farthing” was had ridden a penny farthing in his christened. Until that time, an youth. I remember the first one I saw in individual seeking to travel faster than action. The evening Grandstand Show on his own feet, had few choices. In at the Canadian National Exhibition in fact, a person of limited means had no Toronto often included historical choice beyond his or her own segments, and in one of these, I saw a feet. Wealthier folks, or tradesmen, penny farthing being ridden on the might afford a horse. The bicycle stage. added a mechanical substitute, but these jewels of metal and rubber Move forward about forty years. I was were not cheap. Like horses, they now living in Gravenhurst, in 1976. were available mostly to the well to do. The town was 99 years old, and Unlike horses, they could not step over planning to celebrate 100 next year. the rocks and other obstacles of the The obvious person to lead the events woodland paths, so widespread use was Gordon Sloan, a restaurateur, was limited to smooth routes, rarely in church organist, choir conductor and plentiful supply. However, as with all-round leading citizen.

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Gordon died suddenly. It was a sad occasion for our community. Allen Sander, the Mayor phoned to ask me if I would accept the job, and I said “Yes”.

I approached a number of local folks, who came aboard our committee, and together, we exchanged ideas and planned ways to include as many folks as possible in the celebrations.

There’s more to my story, but there are also limits to how much All About Us can accommodate in one session, so I’ll ask you here to be patient for the next episode, please.

Cyril Fry

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Stop in to see us for all your home, garden, paint and giftware needs.

Gravenhurst Home Hardware 1170 Muskoka Road Phone: (705) 687 - 3479 www.homehardware.ca Owned and operated by Ian & Tara McNaughton

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Seniors Centre Welcomes Charles Orchard We welcome Charlie Orchard to the Gravenhurst Seniors Centre, in the position of custodian, as of July 1st, 2017.

Since accepting the position at the Centre, Charlie has taken a great deal of pride in keeping the Seniors Centre at a top level of cleanliness.

He has also identified some areas, of the centre, that required improvements in the maintenance areas and completed those projects.

Charlie states that he enjoys the people at the Seniors Centre and finds everyone very friendly and helpful. He enjoys the variety of activities and events at the Centre and always makes sure that everything is ready for the next event of the day.

The Gravenhurst Seniors Centre is very pleased to welcome Charlie Orchard and thanks him for his dedication to the Centre.

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Seniors’ Discounts on Tuesdays through Thursdays

705-687-5400

We wouldn’t be here without the support of our neighbours. So it feels good to return the favour. That’s why your local Gravenhurst Tim Hortons are proud to be part of this great community.

275 KINGSWOOD DRIVE GRAVENHURST

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