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What’s on your bucket list? Time is a precious commodity, which is why many people try to embrace life and live it to the fullest. Although many people adopt the philosophy of living life to the fullest at a young age, we largely owe the “bucket list” concept to the Rob Reiner movie of the same name starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman back in 2007. Freeman and Nicholson played two terminally ill men who set off to complete their personal to-do lists before their diseases catch up with them. The movie helped coin the term “bucket list,” which is a reference to things individuals want to do before they “kick the proverbial bucket.” Although the two main characters in the film are terminally ill, the idea of creating a bucket list is something anyone hoping to live a full, adventurous life can do. In fact, several

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bucket list organizations have sprung up, and other groups help make trips and other goals happen. People can even meet up with others who share the same desires and do them together. Clearly, many of us may be constrained by our budgets and/or health issues, however, it is amazing what people can accomplish if they set their minds to it. One’s list can be adapted to suit one’s limitations and will still make life interesting. While anyone’s bucket list is a personal endeavour, there are some goals that are quite popular and desired by many. The following include some ideas that might help inspire a customized list of one’s own. • Throw a party on a rooftop in a bustling city or urban centre • Take a parent/friend/grandchild on his or her dream vacation • Immerse yourself in the culture of a foreign country • Go back to school to embark on a different career • See the Northern Lights • Become fluent in another language • Go on safari • Take friends on a skydiving adventure • Drive cross-country • Tour every continent or go on an extended cruise • Do a professional photo shoot with you as the model or one that includes your family as well

• Meet your favourite actor, athlete and/or author • Be an extra in a movie • Publish a book of any sort • Participate in a festival in the festival’s country of origin • Snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef • Learn to fly a plane • Gather your entire family together for the biggest family reunion yet • Try a new hobby that is out of your comfort zone, like painting or pottery • Travel to the top of the tallest building in the world • Become a snowbird and go south for the winter months • Learn some new dance steps • Take a cooking class • Hike the West Coast or Camino de Santiago Trails • Volunteer for a cause close to your heart • Act like a tourist in your own town • Teach a course about something you are an expert in • Send a message in a bottle • Do a sponsored walk/run • Learn a new card game • Say “yes” to everything for a day (within reason, of course...) • Get caught up on all the books of your favourite author • Send some snail mail to all of the young children in your family • Pay it forward somehow, i.e. a random act of kindness • Make your own bucket list

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Two new exhibits open in January with the Kamloops Arts Council Written by Susan Wolf Art and creativity have been binding us together for as long as we have been on this earth. Regardless of geography or ethnicity, we have told stories around a fire and woven beautiful tapestries

with friends and family. Mothers sing children to sleep and children draw pictures of the people they love. Nourishing families and communities with creativity has brought us to where we are today and

will help us thrive in an uncertain future. Artist Patricia House has made art an essential and enriching part of her family. Her first solo show, A Bit of Everything opens January 8–25,

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along side a joint exhibit with her son Mathew, Hello There! A mother and son exhibition of animal portraiture in paint and photo mediums. Their opening reception is Friday, January 10, 5-7 pm at the Old Courthouse. Trish is an engineer by trade, but appreciates art for personal outlet and encourages creativity in her children. “Getting that into them and an appreciation for art is important, regardless of where they end up. Trish’s passion for art was reignited after the family attended 4Cats workshops. She and Mathew have been regular participants in Art Exposed, and other group exhibits at the Old Courthouse Cultural Center. Mathew’s passion is music, but he is

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well known for his photography. He finds most of his subjects in animals and plants from around their family farm. Many of Trish’s paintings are inspired from Mathew’s photos. “The main time I really take photos is #1, when my mother wants me to,” he

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Funding for seniors’ special projects available

As we begin the New Year, I thought it was important to remind everyone who may be preparing to take on a special project in 2020 that there is funding available from the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). There is however, not a current call for proposals but it is always a good idea to start compiling your information early, so when the applications

become available you are prepared to submit your material quickly. Once there is a call for proposals, I commit to getting this information out immediately. Traditionally, seniors in Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo have been very successful over the years in receiving funding for their projects. A few examples include funding: for the purchase of carpet bowling mats and balls to allow seniors to continue to offer carpet bowling evenings and tournaments; to replace kitchen equipment, appliances and chairs; to plan and implement a series of art classes for seniors so that they can learn new skills, share existing skills; to purchase new flooring to allow seniors to continue to

play darts and increase the amount the facility is used by seniors and the community. For those that are new to this program, some of the goals of NHSP are: • empowering seniors • encouraging them to share their knowledge, skills and experience with others in the community, and • enhancing seniors’ social well-being and community vitality The Program provides grants and contributions funding for projects that make a difference in the lives of seniors and in their communities. The Program has five objectives: • promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations • engaging seniors in the community through the

mentoring of others • expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse • supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors • providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and programs for seniors The Program has two funding streams: Community-based grants that are either for activitybased or capital assistance projects or Pan-Canadian grants and contributions to support initiatives that meet the growing social needs of seniors. For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact my office at 250851-4991, we are pleased to assist you in anyway possible.

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Seniors Living Expo and Job Fair coming to Vancouver A “rising tide of seniors” and the resulting labour shortages facing the seniors’ care sector will both take centre stage at the first Seniors Living Expo and Job Fair, at the Vancouver Convention Centre, November 21-22, 2020. The two-day consumer show highlighting seniors living, with an accompanying job fair for career hunters interested in working in the sector, will showcase the exciting growth in independent living, assisted living, long-term care, home support and home care, and the accompanying services today’s older adults seek. “By 2030, one-in-four Canadians will be over age 65, and seniors and their families have a lot of questions when it comes to housing and wellness services,” explains Daniel Fontaine, CEO of the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) which is producing the Expo and Job Fair with EngAge BC. “There’s unprecedented

growth in the number of seniors living in British Columbia. In fact, in just 20 years we’ll have 1.6 million seniors here, that’s double the number in 2013.” Fontaine says today’s older adults have different expectations than prior generations when it comes to housing and care. “As a group, they’re better educated, more prosperous and living longer, and together with their families they’re asking for the broadest possible range of lifestyles and wellness services,” Fontaine notes. “That growth, and the rising tide that’s happening right now, is also driving the incredible career opportunities in the seniors care sector right across the province. “That’s why we will host what we believe will be the largest job fair of its kind in Canada, right alongside the Expo, which is aimed at seniors and their families.” Presented by Essity, a leading global hygiene

and health company with the leading brand TENA, Canada’s Seniors Living Expo will feature a wellness plaza, exhibitor zone, and presentation stages featuring hourly discussions and insights from experts on seniors living, with opportunities for audience interaction and questions. The Job Fair will feature opportunities for prospective employees to meet directly with a broad range of employers as well as participate in our “Peer to Peer” information sessions. “The Expo and Job Fair will take place over 30,000 square feet at the Vancouver Convention Centre, giving us plenty of room for major exhibits and presentations,” adds Fontaine. Fontaine says the Seniors Living Expo and Job Fair has also enlisted recently retired host of the CBC Early Edition program, Rick Cluff, as well as former Vancouver city councillor

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Perfect vision I don’t know about you, but it boggles my mind that we are already two decades into this new millennium as we cruise into the year 2020 just a few days from now. The temptation to play with the idea of perfect 20/20 vision is irresistible and I’m sure we’ll be sick of this hyperbole by the end of the year. Ironically, I think the human race is collectively as far away from perfect right now as it has been in many years. Perfectly flawed and lacking vision is more of an apt description. New year’s is generally a time where we reflect on the past and plan for the future. The most cynical among us have probably ceased to do either of these things yet I suspect as hope springs eternal most of us can’t help ourselves. I usually spend some of my down time over the holidays creating a vision board for the year ahead but it is occurring to me that the bulk of the content of said vision board hasn’t really changed from one year to the next. This was the same reason I destroyed a dozen journals I had kept from my younger days a few years back. The redundancy of my basic life goals—lose weight, get fit, save money, travel, find love—hounds me every year, mostly to no avail. It is actually past the point of insane to expect any of these things to change that much but I will probably still aspire to affect some small changes along the way. Thank goodness totally giving up isn’t in my nature and while perfection will remain elusive I will keep striving towards it. In a broader sense, I’m hoping that humanity isn’t going to give up on making the world a better place either. Now, more than ever, it seems we need a collective vision that will deliver us from ultimate annihilation and yet it feels like we have gone into panic mode and are clinging ever so hard to the old modus operandi regardless of the fact these approaches will not get us out of this mess we’re in. Worldwide we see people voting for folks that tell us what we want to hear—that we don’t have to give up our precious fossil fuels or that there is no such thing as climate change, or that we needn’t help each other because we’re not similar enough. It is hard as an individual to feel empowered to change the world under these circumstances. Watching the billionaires and corporations hoard their money despite the fact they can’t take it with them and the politicians dither and trip all over themselves to stay in power and do little, or even send us backwards, is cause for despair. It reminds me of Harry Chapin’s song Dance Band on the Titanic, they kept playing as the supposedly unsinkable ship sank. What else could they have done after all? I often feel like that’s what we are all doing these days— fiddling while Rome burns. This is not a very happy thought I suppose but I’m not very good at being a Polly Anna. Greta Thunberg is our canary in the coalmine whether we like to accept that idea or not. Personally I haven’t understood the wrath this young woman has engendered for pointing out the obvious to the generations that preceded her. Her cry for drastic and immediate change is a necessary one. I just hope the collective response is not to stick all of our heads back in the sand. If there are solutions to our problems, we need to embrace them ASAP. We can keep trying to make changes on a personal level and hope that there is a sea change in 2020 and beyond, if not for ourselves then for our children and grand children. Let’s give it a whirl, shall we?

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Sandra Frangiadakis, KFPC Food Action Lead Jack and the Beanstalk may be a fairy tale, but anyone who has witnessed a tiny bean transform itself into an enormous sprawling vine in a matter of weeks knows that the magic of seed is very real. We often take them for granted, and don’t appreciate the power stored in their tiny cells, but seeds literally hold the key to our food security. Most of our food supply depends on annual crops that must be replanted every year. Someone has to harvest, clean, and store those seeds until it’s time to sow them again. In 2015, after a seed bank near Aleppo was damaged in the Syrian civil war, the first ever seed withdrawals were made from the Svalbard Seed Vault in Norway (aka The Doomsday Vault). Thirty-six boxes of wheat, barley, legumes, herbs, and other food crops that had been safely stored in the vault were sent to Morocco and Lebanon to be multiplied and used to

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restore Syrian supplies. Who knows how many unique varieties may have been lost, if not for the existence of the seed bank and those earlier deposits by Syrian seed custodians. All of our cultivated plants depend on human care. If nobody grows a particular variety and saves its seeds, that variety becomes extinct forever. A century ago, millions of seed-saving gardeners and farmers kept all our plant varieties alive. Increasingly, we have become dependent on commercial seed companies to do our seed saving for us, with the result that they determine which varieties will be maintained and which ones will become extinct. Our global biodiversity has taken a big hit. Fortunately, many individuals and organizations are working to save what remains of that biodiversity and rebuild an interest in saving seeds. In Canada, Seeds of Diversity is probably the best-known proponent of seed saving. Their website has a wealth of information and resources for anyone wanting to learn about seed saving or biodiversity. They maintain the Canadian Seed Library with over 2,900 regionally-adapted

and rare seed varieties, facilitate an annual member-to-member seed exchange (of which twothirds of the offerings are not available from any seed company), and also keep a garlic collection of over 100 varieties. The Unitarian Service Committee of Canada, (remember Lotta Hitschmanova?), once known for their international humanitarian work, decided in 2007 to focus on helping small-scale farmers, and recently changed their name to SeedChange, with the understanding that “it starts with seeds.” Their Community Seed Network publication is filled with resources and information on seed saving, sharing, and networking. In November, I was lucky enough to attend the BC Seed Gathering, a biennial event organized by the BC Seed Co-op (farmers providing BC grown certified organic

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and ecological seeds). Surrounded by plant breeding enthusiasts and seed-saving devotees who can talk for hours about bean or squash varieties, it was easy to get inspired, and I returned with lots of seed packets and great aspirations for the next growing season. I was especially intrigued by the Kwantlen Seed Library portable card catalogue boxes and I would love to obtain something similar for our Kamloops Community Seed Library. If anyone out there has a line on any old card catalogue boxes or cabinets, we’d love to hear from you! They are perfect for storing and displaying seed collections. Seedy Saturdays and Sundays, started in 1990 at Van Dusen Gardens, have become a mainstay of many communities, and give gardeners a chance to trade seeds, buy unusual varieties, talk to other

growers, and generally get energized and motivated about the upcoming growing season. The 2020 Kamloops Seedy Saturday takes place on March 14 at the OLPH Parish Centre, 635 Tranquille Rd. Expect to see a seed swap table, seed and plant vendors, free workshops, seed cleaning demos, and more. There will be a Kamloops Community Seed Library table where you can become a member and take home seeds to grow out and (hopefully) T for 10% DISCOUN Students U TR & s Senior

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Map out your retirement goals

A map can be invaluable when you’re preparing for a journey, especially one you’ve never taken before. It can help you avoid wrong turns that can cost precious time and cause needless headaches.

This common-sense approach to travel also applies to planning your retirement – which itself is quite the journey. Although the word “retirement” may mean something different to everyone, the better the road map, or strategy, the more likely you can live the retirement lifestyle you’ve dreamed of. As a starting point, you might want to write down answers to two basic questions that will underpin your strategy:

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What do I want in retirement? And how will I pay for it? In answering the first question, you need to take a careful look at not just the day-to-day expenses you expect to incur, but other retirement goals you may have, such as funding your grandchildren’s education, helping support other family members or paying for a long vacation or a second home. Then you need to see if your finances will get you where you want to go. It helps to detail all your sources of income, including government retirement benefits, pensions and annuities.

You also need to consider whatever part-time employment income you may expect to earn. And of course, you’ll have to tally up your assets. This encompasses all of your savings and investments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds and GICs, within both your registered and nonregistered accounts. Then you need to itemize your retirement expenses. These can be broken down into two categories: necessities and discretionary expenses. Necessities include your mortgage, utilities, groceries and taxes, while travel and entertainment are considered discretionary.

This analysis can help determine if your sources of income can cover your retirement needs or whether there are shortfalls that must be addressed. For example, you may determine that you can pay for your necessities with outside sources of income, such as pensions, which might give you more flexibility with discretionary items. On the other hand, you might determine that working part time or delaying retirement is needed to boost your income so you can pay for those discretionary expenses while in retirement. Remember, if you don’t know where you’re going,

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The jury trial process is an important cornerstone of the legal process in Canada. The reason is that juries, acting together as members of the community, give a voice to how our community views certain behaviors and how wrongdoing is addressed. If you are on the provincial voters list in British Columbia, you are eligible to receive a jury summons. The province will randomly select names from this list and send a letter, called a “Summons,” for the selected persons to attend the nearest Supreme Court courthouse on a specified day to report to jury selection. If you receive a jury summons, you are required to attend at the time and place specified unless you fall under the exemptions that are laid out in the paperwork. Some exemptions include being under the age of 18, a lawyer, a police officer or an employee of certain other government agencies. Once you receive the jury summons, legally you must respond in one of two ways as soon

as possible – by going online to the given website and completing your registration online or filling out the form attached to your summons and mailing it back in the provided envelope. You must respond whether you feel you are qualified or not to be a member of a jury, or whether or not you seek an exemption. On the day of the jury selection, you and a group of other people summoned will be gathered, checked in and given information by the courthouse sheriffs. The judge will then give some initial instructions on the process and will ask if you know any of the parties involved in the litigation – either civil or criminal, whether it’s the judge, a lawyer, a party or any of the witnesses that are intended to be called.

In groups of 10, jurors will randomly be selected and presented for consideration. This is the time to voice any hardship jury service will give you or if you know any of the people involved in the litigation. The remaining eligible jurors will either be accepted or dismissed based on the nature of the case and if selected, make an oath to do their duty. Once the correct amount of jurors are chosen, that jury panel will be given an opportunity to contact their family and employers and then the trial will begin. Once the trial begins, the jurors have a duty to listen to all evidence given throughout all aspects of the trial. After all of the evidence is presented, the presiding judge will direct the jurors on the law to be applied and the

jurors will be asked to determine the facts that have been proven by the evidence presented. The jury will deliberate as a group and make an impartial, unbiased decision on a specific set of questions that have been provided by the judge. After the answers have been provided to the judge, the jury will be dismissed and thanked for their service. The courtroom proceedings are public and may be discussed with anyone after the trial. However, the juror deliberations will be forever a secret a juror must keep confidential. Being a member of this jury process is a privilege and an honour. It ensures that our community values are kept at the forefront of our justice system.

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2020 — the year of perfect vision

Welcome to 2020, or as some may say ‘the year of perfect vision.” The new year always feels like it is a time of resetting and accomplishing great things. But this year feels particularly

special. We just have a good feeling about it. The other item of topic we have a great feeling about is Pantone’s Colour of the Year, which debuted in early December. Drum roll please…the 2020 Pantone Colour of the Year is: Classic Blue, a shade that is not only comforting, but as the name says, a classic. As noted by Pantone, this colour is reminiscent of the first Pantone Colour of the Year, launched 20 years ago. Remember,

20 years ago was 1999 the dawn of the 2000s, Y2K, and the mystery of what was on the other side. The colour chosen that year was Cerulean, a shade of blue that matched the times and energy of the new millennium. It’s only fitting that we have come full circle as we end one decade and begin another that we pay homage to the original colour chosen those years ago, while times are matched in energy, hopes, and uncertainties.

Look to Classic Blue to be your calm waters and establish confidence in your space and life. It’ll be exciting to see how this colour is incorporated in our current culture as well as in your home. Think accent walls, decor, and

more. 2020 is a special year for us, as it marks 15 years of our team servicing the Kamloops and surrounding areas. We couldn’t have done it and made it here without your continued support, so on behalf of

all Nufloors Kamloops, I’d like to say “Thank you” and extend our gratitude. As your flooring experts, we are here for you however you want to kick off the new year, for projects big and small.

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difficult task as it’s a time to uncover those lost treasures and reminisce about items and the memories they refresh. This becomes very time consuming and quite often story time takes over the downsizing process. This process of finding, remembering and then deciding what to do with an item can also become tiresome and although not physical as much as it is emotional. This is why quite often our services become an asset for families with little time or energy. Many get started and realize how much effort is required and feel like they aren’t making headway. Most often the inability to spend the hours it takes to go through everything is why this task is normally pushed to the side after a few days of effort. In reality, it will

normally get much worse before getting better. One of the biggest tricks to getting your goals completed is to stay in the area you are working and don’t keep running around the house putting items away or you will never be able to complete your original task. Make a plan and stick to it and if you keep drifting away from the task, find someone to help whether it’s a friend, family member, or a company such as Everything Organized. Remember that if you fail, F-A-I-L just stands for “First Attempt At Learning!!” So get back up and keep at it. There are many reasons to downsize but the best time to do it is today. Reclaim that problem area and feel the satisfaction of a job well done.

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swings. Stress can also cause physical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and other chronic conditions. Obviously the best way to get rid of stress is try to curb or eliminate it entirely, however, this is easier said than done. Let’s look at some ways to reduce stress by taking some preventative measures by our own initiative. Good food, aerobic exercises, talking to a trusted friend, prayer and meditation, a good night’s sleep and vitamins such as D and Omega 3

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release dopamine in the brain and offer temporary relief but it can also cause cancer, COPD and other major conditions. It is illadvised to use smoking as a way to get relief from stress. In fact, as a new year is upon us, if you are

behaviours and discover strategies for responding and managing the changes in behaviour and personality. All workshops take place at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre #405-235 1st Ave. Kamloops, B.C. Please register by calling the resource centre at 250-377-8200 or by email: Info.kamloops@alzheimerbc. org. Workshops with insufficient

a smoker or vaper, why not try the BC Smoking Cessation Program available at pharmacies and get rid of this difficult addiction? Happy holydays and happy new year.

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fatty acids can be very helpful to manage our stress. In my opinion, if you do not sleep well, we can aggravate our emotional and physical conditions. Sleep is vital to our overall health and we should explore what is causing our sleep problems and try to remedy it. You should always use good sleep hygiene before reaching out to use natural or pharmaceutical products to sleep. I would definitely discourage people from using alcohol to decrease stress or using it as a sleep aid. Also, smoking can

I don’t know how many times I sit down to write something, only to end up writing something completely different. This time of year is often a mixed bag for many people. Memories of loved ones unable to grace us with their company swirl around like the frosty beauty of snowflakes. My father is one whose life began and ended at this time of year. It is not so much the holiday, but the return of the Swans, that his memory flutters in on. Their gleaming white bodies add compliment to the glistening dark waters crusted in a sparkle of ice. The curved poise of their neck exudes a natural elegance and sleek sophistication. Known for their monogamous relationships and fierce defense of their families, only reinforces the romance often associated. If a partner in a courted

pair were to die, the other mate will often never seek another and live out its life without mating again. My Dad, one James Theadore, is who I have to thank for introducing me to something that I actually never got to share with him, birding. He would stand on the banks of the river behind our family home, and film the swans for hours on end, then with such excitement play these home videos for me and my sisters. To us they all looked the same; our busy young minds oblivious. We had no interest in understanding that the Trumpeter Swan, the largest species of waterfowl on the planet, is also the heaviest bird to be able to fly. This graceful creature can grow to lengths of up to 5 ft with wingspans closing in on 10. It holds its long neck tucked back, mimicking the letter C, while its long fully black beak is ready to glean nutrients swished up by its dark webbed feet at any given moment. You would never know that in the early 1930’s these majestic birds were nearly extinct, with

approximately only 70 recorded in the wild. Its smaller relative, The Tundra Swan, is a near indistinguishable replica of the Trumpeter. The bill of a Tundra is more sloped and slightly curved, with a splash of yellow surrounding the base near the eyes. So it really comes down to the sound that set these to apart. The Trumpeter, if went by what name implied, should be known as the Tuba Swan for its bass filled call; while the Tundra a melodic tenor.

So as soft melodies of merry and bright ring out on the countdown to Christmas night, let us not be caught up in the stress this time of year can bring; or hold onto the past years that disappointed. Let us not forget to add love or romance, but cherish those who have taken the time to surround and support us. For like swans know, there is only ever one, and none other can take their place. I hope everyone has had the happiest, love filled, holiday season!

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Playful art of supporting grieving children Contributed by Dallas Shirley, M.Ed, RCC, Children’s Services Coordinator It is hard to know what to do or say when someone you care for is dealing with grief and loss. It can be even harder to know what to do or say when that griever is a child. Often, we want to protect children from pain, sorrow, and sadness. We may think it would be helpful to not talk about our grief or the loved one that has died in the presence of our little ones. What I have learned through my work as a Children’s Counsellor and now the Children’s Services Coordinator at Kamloops Hospice Association, is that it can be so helpful to talk about our grief and to ask kiddos

about theirs. Their grief is present, always. Bringing up stories of a loved one that has died does not remind children (or adults) about their grief. Instead, it reminds them that their loved one lived, and their relationship is important in their lives and will continue to be a significant bond as they grow and enter new phases of their journey in life. Help those dealing with grief and loss by asking them about their loved ones and reminding them of the wonderful times they shared together. Children may not want to express their emotions through words. It may be helpful for the child you

Let’s Dance with the Kamloops Social Club - Looking for a place to dance the night away on New Year’s Eve that isn’t too loud, too crowded or too expensive and that plays dance music from your era (50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s)? Join us on December 31, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Brock Activity Centre. Live music by Bob King. Tickets $40 each ($35 for club members) include a light cold buffet, desserts, party favours, great door prizes, sparkling wine at midnight, 50/50. Call Bonnie

are supporting to express their feelings of grief through play or art as that is the primary language for children. This year, Kamloops Hospice Association will be starting a Children’s Grief Support Program. To learn more and to hear about how you could volunteer to help support this program, join us for an Information Session at the Cooper Community Resource Centre on January 29th at 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. (72 Whiteshield Crescent South). For more information and to register in advance please contact Kamloops Hospice Association Reception 250.372.1336.

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Lethbridge

(Pen Pals & Prairie Skies) “Prairie wind blowing through my head.” ~ Neil Young

The last time I saw Lethbridge was in 1985. With my (senior) memory serving, expectations for my impending visit were lower than a snake’s belly. However, the destination had more to do with a little quid pro quo with my Albertan pen pal, who had recently made the journey to “the Loops” to meet me in person. Upon arrival in Calgary, myself and a buddy, rented

a vehicle and hit the road. Rolling into the Southern Alberta town after decades, my first impression was surprisingly sunny and my reunion with my correspondent less anxious, but no less rewarding than our first meeting. After catching up over dinner, Rick treated us to a cruise in his vintage Cadillac. The old downtown definitely conjures up nostalgia — neon-signed Chinese restaurants, junk stores, bandstands and legion halls. But Lethbridge has evolved, bringing a thriving foodie, arts and music scene. It’s a quirky potpourri of past meets present. Our host with the most, chauffeured us about his prairie town delivering on his well-

crafted list of activity and cuisine options. Dining experiences ranged from authentic road-side Mexican food, to the retro Chinese joint, to hipster cafés with trendy menus, such as Acoustic Owl Lounge. First up on our itinerary was the Lethbridge Farmer’s Market. This seasonal community event is a feast for the senses, featuring a cornucopia of fresh produce from local farmers, including Mennonite and Hutterite communities. Their quaint folksy attire makes the ambience delightful. We also found baked goods, art and crafts, gourmet coffees, plus food stands offering a creative selection of perogies. To absorb the otherworldly beauty of the

prairies, we took a road trip to Waterton Lake National Park. Stops along the way included the stunning Alberta Mormon Temple and the fountain dedicated to Cardston’s own Fay Wray. Continuing on, the endless, waving golden plains finally morphed into bench land, then rose to heavenly peaks. Winding through the changing landscape, we arrived in Waterton — a hidden jewel akin to a ‘mini-Banff.’ Its waterfalls are spectacular. But watch out! After trekking up to the viewpoint, we had a close encounter with a bear coming down. The hamlet is charming to wander through. There

are outdoorsy Canadiana tourists shops, cafés and gourmet ice cream. A visit to the historic Prince of Wales Hotel with its panoramic lake view is essential. My pen-pal really dug playing ‘tourist in his own town’ — just as I did whilst entertaining him in Kamloops. Here, we explored The Wildlife Park, took in some live music, browsed our Farmers’ Market and dined at my fave spots. We also bonded through river walks with Super Nova, his canine companion — doing all those things we often take for granted. Likewise for him, as we adventured off-road, visited the

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Lethbridge Japanese Gardens and roamed the grassy trails along Old Man River, dominated by the historic train bridge towering above. It’s a rare privilege in life to have a friendship as unconditionally true as ours. Despite the convenience of the internet, pen-pal relationships are becoming a lost art. After careful consideration, we chose to throw caution to the wind, and meet in person. And although we live many miles apart — from the Thompson Okanagan Valley, over the Rockies, to the Southern Albertan prairies, from our respective homes, we look up at that big old moon and blow a kiss, knowing it will be caught. And a therapeutic rant or a comforting word is only a click away, thanks to technology…or, as we call it, “The Cosmic Wormhole.”

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and learning from other artists who are renowned in their field.” She is constantly learning and expanding her skills. Her style has progressed quite a bit. “Over the past 1-1/2 years, a few lightbulbs went off seeing the difference from just trying to paint what you see, to realizing it’s not what you see; it’s the value of the line, the shape, the edge that pieces it all together.” Her style is quite diverse, but this show will focus on her more traditional paintings with a few “whimsical pieces thrown in for good measure.” Following the House’s exhibit is the Kamloops Arts Council’s Crossing Bridges Outreach Program’s first exhibit of 2020, “Crossing Cultures - Connecting Communities Through the Arts. This year’s theme will celebrate the lived experiences of our diverse community through art. The show will highlight Indigenous and Multicultural arts and crafts, including an opening reception with a delightful variety of

ethnic foods. Using art to build community and enrich lives has been the driver of Crossing Bridges. The program has offered accessible art classes with a variety of partners such as Kamloops Immigrant Services, Mustard Seed and the Brain Injury Association since 2013, hosting two art exhibitions each year. Participants like Patricia ‘Caledonia’ Wilson often uncover new talents and possibilities from these workshops. “Art introduced me to a completely new portion of the self in its entirety.” She now shows and sells her artwork in a variety of exhibits throughout the year, including Art Exposed and the SMALL//works art show. “The accomplishment we feel gives our confidence a boost, that in turn allows endless levels of esteem building that comes along with recognition and equality, being able to showcase our work.” The show runs from January 24 - February 21 at the Old Courthouse. 7 Seymour St. W. visit kamloopsarts.ca for more information.

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The Kamloops Symphony presents a powerful performance of overtures, arias, and choruses from five of the great masters of opera: Verdi, Mascagni, Puccini, Rossini, and Mozart. An Evening at the Opera is taking place in the Sagebrush Theatre on Saturday, January 11 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, January 12 at 2:00 pm. At its core opera is theatre, telling dramatic, tragic, and comedic stories, with all the emotions enhanced by the power of music. An Evening at the Opera presents the full gamut of these experiences, including moments of heart-wrenching tragedy, tales of infidelity, betrayal, and revenge in a romance gone awry, a group of entertainers appearing as colourful matadors singing a rousing love song, and a braggart exaggerating his resume to be hired by a count. The concert concludes with arguably the most famous opera chorus, “Va, pensiero, sull’ali dorate,” (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) from Verdi’s Nabucco,

which had virtually attained the status of second Italian national anthem by the time of his death in 1901. A crowd of 300,000 sang this chorus outside his memorial. Though not 300,000 singers strong (they wouldn’t fit in Sagebrush Theatre anyway), the KSO Chorus will be joining the orchestra for several moving moments in this concert. Led by chorus master Tomas Bijok, the chorus consists of approximately 100 local singers, many of whom sing in a number of other local choirs. Joining the orchestra to perform the stirring arias of the program is baritone Micah Schroeder. He is a graduate of the Vancouver Opera Yulanda M. Faris Young Artist Program, as well as The Banff Centre of Arts and Creativity. Mr. Schroeder recently completed a Diploma in Operatic Performance from the University of Toronto and holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in Opera from the University of British Columbia. He has been praised for his

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Jake and Janet Surline

by Dick Parkes, Vintage Car Club of Canada, Kamloops Chapter My first memories of Jake Surline are from the halls of Kam High and from the streets in front of the school where Jake could regularly be seen tearing around in one of his Morris Minors. While most of us never even considered owning a car in high school, Jake was a car guy from very early on, one of the very few guys in grade 10 owning his own car. Jake was born in New Westminister in 1945. His dad was Superintendant of Construction for General Construction, involved in building highways within British Columbia. Jake, his parents and younger sister moved around to Cache Creek, Cherry Creek, Falkland, Field, Vernon and Salmon Arm, living in a trailer

(before they were known as “mobile homes,”) wherever a new highway was being built. By 1961, most of the major highway construction projects were completed, and Jake’s dad took a permanent position as Head of Construction in Kamloops for the Ministry of Highways. The Surlines sold their trailer, bought their first house on Pine Crescent and Jake enrolled in grade 10 at Kam High. Jake’s first cars were three ‘52 and ’53 Morris Minors, a coupe and two convertibles, which were well-used and didn’t last long. His next vehicle was a 1952 Ford coach with a hot flathead engine, and Jake took an afterschool job at a service station to help pay for the gas. Upon completion

Top to bottom: Jake and their (red) 1966 Corvair Monza convertible. Jake’s 1974 VW Thing. An early photo of Jake and Janet sitting on Jake’s Lotus Elan prior to their marriage.

of high school, he got a job working on the drill rigs at the Lornex Mine at Logan Lake and an MGA was his mode of transportation then, but was soon traded up for an MGB. Somewhere in this mix of vehicles, Jake bought a $10 VW Beetle and this was the car used for his first date with Janet, his future wife. Janet discovered that the car didn’t have any brakes when Jake slid it sideways into a parking spot using only the emergency brake, and right then and there, Janet thought that this would be their first and last date! Not so, as it turned out. Janet (McComb) was also born in New West where her father was the steam engineer at Essondale and when Janet was diagnosed with lung problems her dad transferred to the same position at the Tranquille Farm where the dry Kamloops air would be better for her health. She attended school up to grade four at Tranquille, then Brocklehurst Elementary, then Norkam. Janet met my future wife, Joy, at the old United Church on Tranquille Road where Jan’s mother taught Sunday school and they both joined Explorers together and have been best friends ever since. Tragically, Janet’s father drowned in Kamloops Lake in 1963 and the family moved back to Coquitlam. Upon graduation from high school Janet returned to Kamloops, taking a job with B.C. Tel. She learned to drive on a Nash Metropolitan and her first car was a $100 VW Beetle and then she bought a brand new Fiat 850 Spyder, demonstrating that she liked interesting cars too. In 1969 Jake and a few of his buddies went to Australia to work and bought a Holden ute to travel around the country. Holden was the Australian branch of General Motors and an “ute” is Aussie-speak for pickup truck. Jake and his friends held a varied assortment of jobs while they were there, including acting as nightclub bouncers, construction workers and helping to build a golf course. In 1970 another tragedy occurred when Jake’s dad

Jake and Jan Surline with their 1940 Chevrolet Master 85 4-door sedan. was run over and killed by a piece of construction equipment while working at the LaFarge Cement Plant. Jake rushed home from Australia to look after things and then eventually a job with Highways, driving trucks and graders, which he continued to do for 40 years. Spotting a Corvairpowered Boomer dune buggy with a VW chassis on the Semlin Ranch, near Cache Creek, Jake purchased it and proceeded to rebuild the motor and eventually got it on the road. This buggy used to be a race car on the Westwood track in Coquitlam and Jake used it in gymkhana racing. As we speak, Jake is rebuilding this same vehicle, almost 50 years later, for the second time. Jake and Janet resumed their relationship and were married in 1973 with their beautiful Corvair convertible as their going-away car. In 1980, they purchased a new house in the Mt. Dufferin area and Blair Curtis, a member of the Vintage Car Club (VCCC) at the time, was their neighbour. Blair’s business had taken a 1940 Chevrolet 4-door sedan in trade and Jake bought it from him and proceeded to rebuild the motor, have it painted and get it roadworthy. They then joined the Kamloops Chapter of the VCCC and immediately became involved with our first attempt at hosting the May Tour, the annual convention of the VCCC. Over the ensuing years the Surlines have had many

Jake’s 1966 VW Beetle convertible.

Jake’s 1974 VW Thing leading a tour of vintage cars on the back road to Merritt with their 1940 Chevrolet Master 85 the third car in line. Jake and Janet Surline’s 1940 Chevrolet Master 85 4-door sedan. interesting cars grace their driveway, including a 1974 VW Thing, Lotus Elan convertible, Fiat 124 convertible, GMC Ventura van, BMW 2002, several Corvairs, two 1941 Cadillacs, and numerous Volkswagens. Like most of us, Jake has thinned out his car collection somewhat lately but the venerable ’40 Chev (known as “Leaping Lena”), Boomer dune buggy, a Corvair coupe and a ’66 VW convertible, among others, are still on their property. After 40 years with the Club and working

on many vehicles, the Surlines continue to be active members with Jake taking his turn on the cook trailer and Janet co-chairing our last May Tour. Despite going through major cancer treatments last winter and spring, Jake is sharing his garage with me while he rebuilds his dune buggy on one side and I restore my 1958 VW on the other. Janet and Joy meet almost daily and not only are we best friends, but having a mutual interest in vintage cars makes it all the more special.

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KALS class schedule Winter 2020 See the full class description at kals.ca. Come to the Concert January 9. $35. 5 Weeks Memoir of a North West Mounted Police Doctor’s Wife January 14, $10, 1 Class News and Views January 17. $50. 11 Weeks Paradise Lost January 20. $50. 10 Weeks The Problems of Internet Law January 23. $10. 1 Class Medical Assistance in Dying: an Update January 24. FREE. 1 Class Africa for Scaredy Cats January 28. $20. 3 Weeks Art and Conversation: Feminist Land Art Retreat: Free Rein January 28. FREE. 1 Class

January 31. $20. 3 Weeks Creative Memoir Writing February 4. $25. 4 Weeks The Gospel of Mark February 4. $25. 4 Weeks Living with an Electric Car: an owner’s perspective February 5. $10. 1 Class Still Life: KMA Taxidermy Collection February 12. $10. 1 Class Estate Planning & Wills Variation February 13. FREE. 1 Class Understanding Dementia February 18. FREE. 1 Class History in the Ashes: Archaeology of the Elephant Hill Fire February 19. $10. 1 Class

Wild Church February 27. $10. 1 Class HeartMath - The Heart Brain Connection March 3. $10. 1 Class The “STANS” of the Silk Road March 3. $10. 1 Class

April 1. $10. 1 Class Creating Calming Environments April 2. $10. 1 Class Focus on Fun: Kamloops in Spring and Summer April 7. $10. 1 Class

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Mindfulness & Empowerment for Everyday Life April 7. $10. 1 Class

From a Buddhist Perspective March 6. $25. 4 Weeks

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Canadian Mining Abroad, Law & Human Rights April 16. $10. 1 Class

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A tour of Copper Canyon, Mexico April 22. $10. 1 Class Art and Conversation: Donald Lawrence April 28. FREE. 1 Class

Executor and Power of Attorney Information February 20. $10. 1 Class

Re-creating History: Novels, Plays and Poetry set in Kamloops March 24. $15. 2 Weeks

Kamloops as a Transition Town January 30. $10. 1 Class

Last Chance Tourism: How much is too much? February 20. $10. 1 Class

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Greenwood By Michael Christie Fiction, 490 pages, McClelland & Stewart, 2019 Available in bookstores and through the TNRD library system. Also available in audiobook format. In the year 2038, the earth is barely alive after the apocalyptic “Great Withering” ten years earlier, forests annihilated by surges of fungal and insect devastation. Massive dust storms, drought, collapsed economies, and starving populations are the norm. A remote island off of British Columbia’s coast boasts one of the last old-growth forests, massive Douglas fir, Western red cedar and other tree species part of a rare eco-system. It is no wonder, then, that the young woman who goes by the name of Jake, a single woman weighed down by student debt, is keen to retain her job with the powerful corporation who owns the island. Her job: forest guide to groups of “Pilgrims” – wealthy individuals

who pay the exorbitant fees for a respite in the “Cathedral” of a living, breathing forest. Jake, passionately committed to her field of dendrology, the science of trees, wants to immediately intervene when she notices an alarming patch of brown needles on a cluster of trees in the grove. She knows if she strays at all from what the corporation requires of her she will be fired immediately and hustled off the island. A life of lung-searing smog, poverty, and desolation would be her alternate existence. An ex-boyfriend, a corporate lawyer, unexpectedly re-appears in her life, presenting her with a dodgy scheme to connect her to a lumber tycoon, the same man who in the past ordered an island to be burnt to the ground to

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thwart timber poachers. There is little time for her to consider her options. The first thing a reader may notice about this book is the striking image of copper flames licking into the crown of a tree. The second noticeable detail is the riffling of the page edges, giving the effect of tree rings of a fallen tree. The third meaningful image is a sketch of a tree’s rings, with embedded dates significant to the events in the story, ending with the year 2038. There seems to be a subtle suggestion of the possibility of the tree’s rings extending past 2038. Just as in these images, the novel goes back and forth through a number of time frames. In this manner the “family roots” of Jake are revealed. The story reveals a rather complex

lineage. Two brothers are central to the story. Their early life together begins in catastrophe, develops in fierce competition, and includes more than one betrayal. During a stretch of freezing temperatures one of the brothers finds a baby bundled up and hung on a nail in a maple tree. His life and that of others changes dramatically. This part of the novel is set during the depression in Canada during the 1930’s which saw thousands of unemployed people, mostly men, “ride the rails” west to search out a meal and a job. Perhaps the most vivid part of the novel is the storyline following “the hobo” and the baby while they flee the law and city life. The author draws See "Profound" page 22

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Come take the chill off these cold days of Winter Submitted by Penny Ouchi The board, staff and volunteers of the Seniors’ Community Centre at Desert Gardens wish everyone a Happy Prosperous New Year! Another year has come and gone and we are still wondering where it went. We hope everyone had a great holiday season and are all refreshed and ready to start another year. We will be open for business as usual on January 6, 2020. Firstly, we would like to thank everyone who participated in Christmas events at our Centre and we certainly enjoyed being able to play host to you.

Secondly, we would like to applaud all our volunteers who so generously gave of their time and energy. Our fantastic cook Cheryl, outdid herself with all the delicious meals she presented and a big thanks to our Manager, Seiko, who worked tirelessly to fit all the events into time slots and make sure all the arrangements were in order. Kudos also to our set-up ladies who made every event look astounding with their beautiful table decorations. First impressions are always so important. The Ladies’ Auxiliary

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Monday to Friday. Check out our calendar as we are sure you will find something that piques your interest. Come on down and enjoy a visit and make some new friends. The Ladies Auxiliary Gift Shop is open daily and always has new display of items each week. Come have a browse, you never know what you might find. The Ladies also serve a sweet and cup of tea or coffee every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. for two toonies. Delicious! Until next month, stay warm and pop down anytime for some fun and friendship.

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Greetings for January 2020! V at the North Shore Community Centre. Gentle Nia is a lowimpact class designed to rebuild balance and confidence in exercise. Fitness Fun with Seniors (taught by Jan McLaughlin) is continuing, with her “Tai Chi Breathing” portion at the beginning of her class and strength exercises later on. Zumba kicks off again this January, as well as a medium-impact exercise class called “Medi-Fit,” taught by Leah. Don’t forget our other exercise classes are available too – Yoga, Carpet Bowling and Canadian Tai Chi dates and times can be found on our calendar in this issue, along with many other events that are more “social” in nature. A reminder that our “Maple Room” is open Mondays to Fridays from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. where you can sit and visit with friends and have a cup of coffee for $1. On Wednesday, Jan 8 at 10 a.m. we are offering a 1-hour training course

Submitted by Brenda Giesbrecht Kids are watching Frozen 2 in theatres and children are belting out “Let it Go” crossed with “Let it Snow” creating a confusing melody celebrating ice and cold. In my mind, snow is not nice! It’s nice to be inside enjoying steamy cups of apple cider and hot chocolate at this time of year, snuggling up with a good book or movie. But I suppose we should remind ourselves not to get too snuggly! Although it’s wonderful to take a break after the busy-ness of Christmas, I hope that you will remember to stay active and connected to your friends and family in the new year. There are many ways that the North Shore Community Centre can help you stay active and connected this winter. Our regular events and activities all start back in full swing as of January 2, so there is plenty to do! We are pleased to continue with our many exercise classes here

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ancouver author, Karen Harmon, recently published her memoir, Looking for Normal. It is a heartwarming yet heart-breaking true story set in Vancouver from the 30s to late 70s. It deals with dysfunctional family issues and blends historical moments in time such as the Hope slide, the depression era, prohibition, all the way up to the hippy generation. Harmon’s

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In mid-December in the late 1950s, Sadie admitted to her boyfriend, Dan, she favoured a certain kind of bauble which more mature girls were wearing. He remembered, and on the starry December night of their engagement, he gave her a ring of course but also a trinket in the shape of a star. On their December 24th evening wedding, he gave her another special item and a week after that, which was New Year’s Day, she found a sentimental gift under the pillow of their marriage bed. The surprise gifts were so special, she kept them all in a gorgeous box which originated from where they’d been purchased. Over the next few years, the fad went out of fashion; nevertheless Dan, accustomed to giving Sadie a small sentimental trinket on festive occasions, continued to add to her collectibles. Year after year, she loved finding a special box from Dan underneath her pillow sometime during the festive season. Sadie got busy working shifts in a factory and raising their daughter,

Laura, which left little time for or interest in fashion flair such as jewelry. She rarely pulled out, from safe-keeping, her trinket collection. When Laura reached her late teens, she loved ‘flair’ as in antique varieties of jewelry and by twentythree began a personal collection. She planned to get a place of her own, but her dad had become seriously ill with dementia so Laura remained at home to help her mom move him to an extended care facility. The old house was too big for lonely Sadie so Laura worked at down-sizing in preparation to sell the family home. Sadie was happy to be moved to an apartment near her husband’s facility. Working up on a ladder in the almost-empty old house, Laura reached deep into the highest shelf of a seldom used storage closet and brought several containers down to sort and rid out. An intriguing black and white striped box tightly knotted shut with faded ribbons got her attention. She cut the ribbons off and was surprised to see that the

lovely box held some interesting old doodads, polished rocks, gaudy rings with fake gems and such. A bunch of blackened and tarnished chains and trinkets were too tangled to identify so she spirited them away to her mother’s best friend, Marge, who was once a jeweler. “I’ve never seen stuff like this. It’s really mangled. Is it worth bothering with?” she asked the old family friend who, many years earlier had been Sadie’s maid of honour. “Leave them with me,” Marge suggested, “and I’ll see what I can do. One thing is for sure, it won’t be easy to separate these chains. If I can, I’ll clean them up. I suspect they’re silver. This box they’re stored in is a big clue to their value, Laura,” she said. “It’s a strong cardboard vintage Tiffany box!” Working patiently, she managed to separate the chains from around the trinkets and dropped the metal jewelry into a large jar of cleaner. The solution

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22 Lunch 11:30 - 1 pm Cribbage 1 pm

FRIDAY

Closed

Chair Fitness 10 am Rentals until 4 pm Euchre 1:15 pm BINGO 6 pm

THURSDAY Closed

Closed

SUNDAY

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

Carpet 2 1 3 Bowling 9 am No scheduled Coffee Drop-in Senior Exercise 9:30 am 10 am activities Ballroom Dance Drop-in 7 pm

Visit our website: revelstokeseniors.ca Genealogy 1pm

THURSDAY

New Year’s Day

9 Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib & Darts

Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib & Darts Exec Meeting

23 Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib & Darts

30 Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib & Darts

425 Lansdowne St.

Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y2 Office: 250-374-1742

FRIDAY

Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Crib 2 pm Everyone welcome to play

10 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Crib 2 pm

17 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Crib 2 pm

24 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Crib 2 pm

31 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm Crib 2 pm

SATURDAY Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm

Meat Draw 2:30 pm

Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm

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Our first New Year party Shuswap Lake Senior Citizens Society JANUARY 2020 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

MONDAY

Bingo, Olena Bramble ...................... 250-803-9688 Carvers, Olena Bramble................... 250-803-9688 Elder Services, Lee Ann or Brenda . 250-833-4136 Hall Rentals, Olena Bramble............ 250-803-9688 Mount Ida Painters, Olena Bramble 250-803-9688 Move With Music, Olena Bramble ... 250-803-9688 Spiritualist Church, Gloria Makey ... 250-832-8058 Tuesday Painting, Ross Chester ..... 250-832-3579 Zen Meditation, Vaughn McArthur ... 250-804-3139

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Painting Group 9 am - 2 pm

Mt. Ida Painters Painting Group 9 am - 2 pm 9 am - 2 pm Spiritualist Church Mt. Ida Workshop 10:30 am - 1 pm Paint a Picture of Spiritualist Church Scenery 10 am - 1 pm 7 pm - 9 pm Hall Rented 5-9pm

Mt. Ida Painters Painting Group 9 am - 2 pm 9 am - 2 pm Spiritualist Church Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm Hall Rented HEALING 5-9 pm 7 pm - 9 pm

Mt. Ida Painters Painting Group 9 am - 2 pm 9 am - 2 pm Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm Hall Rented Spiritualist Church 7 pm - 9 pm 5-9 pm

THURSDAY

Elder Services8 By referral only

10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2:30pm Zen Meditation 7 pm - 9 pm

By referral only

10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2:30pm Zen Meditation 7 pm - 9 pm

Carving 9 am - 12 noon

22 Elder Services

By referral only

10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2:30pm Zen Meditation 7 pm - 9 pm

Carving 9 am - 12 noon

29 Elder Services By referral only

10am - 12pm 12:30 - 2:30pm Zen Meditation 7 pm - 9 pm

TUESDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Bingo 4 pm Doors Open 6 pm Walk Ins

Pool & Cards 10am - 2pm Elder Services By referral only 10am - 12pm

11 Bingo 4 pm Doors Open 6 pm Walk Ins

17 Pool & Cards 10am - 2pm

18 Bingo 4 pm Doors Open 6 pm Walk Ins

25 Bingo 4 pm Doors Open 6 pm Walk Ins

Pool & Cards 10am - 2pm

30 Carving 9 am - 12 noon

Pool & Cards 10am - 2pm Elder Services By referral only 10am - 12pm

Elder Services

31 Pool & Cards 10am - 2pm

Mon • Tue • Thur • Fri Except Holidays

Drop-In Pool, Cards & Puzzles 10 am - 2 pm

Computer Lab 9 am - 2 pm

JANUARY 2020 Calendar of Events MONDAY

Carving 9 am - 12 noon Director’s Meeting 1 pm - 2:30 pm

Seniors’ Resource Centre - Salmon Arm SUNDAY

31 Hudson Ave. NE, Box 1552 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4M6 P: 250-832-3015 E: drop31@telus.net

Carving 9 am - 12 noon

Closed

Spiritualist Church Mt. Ida Painters 10:30 am - 1 pm 9 am - 2 pm Spiritualist Church 7 pm - 9 pm

New Year’s Day

We are looking for Bingo Caller Backup, Bingo Manager Backup, Society Secretary Call: 250-803-9688

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WEDNESDAY

320A Second Ave. NE Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550 Office Hours: 9 am - 3 pm

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

New Year’s Day

Closed until January 6, 2020 5

Monday Morning Market 12

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Lunch w/Friends 14

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Caregiver Support Lunch w/Friends Group 10 am

Monday Morning Market 26

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care (by appt. only) 15

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Lunch w/Friends

Caregiver Support Lunch w/Friends Group 10 am

Day Away 16

Day Away Good Food Box Pick Up

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Day Away

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Eve; the infant in a manger was a gift the following December when their first child, Laura, was born. All the way around the exquisite bracelet, Sadie expounded on significant remembrances reflected in each trinket. “This star marks our engagement, and the piano reminds me of the bunch of us singing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ at our first New Year party.” While Sadie melted with emotion, time stood still. Breathlessly, she whispered, “Oh, Laura, Marge, thank you both. I’m overwhelmed. My bracelet’s embellished, like life is, with the charms of each new year shared with our loved ones—your sentimental dad’s love is represented in this unending circle around my wrist!” “Marge says it’s Tiffany, mom!” “Never mind that; it could be twisted metal from a scrap yard and it would still be priceless to me. Take me to your dad. I have to show my darling these precious times so he’ll remember!”

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was so strong it only took a short time for it to work on the pieces. Marge gave everything a good polishing, and they came up bright and lustrous. She could even read the tiny ‘S’ or the word ‘Sterling’ etched into them. The bracelet in the once-tangled mass was beautiful. Marge handed it, along with the wee trinkets, to her hubby—her favourite goldsmith, and he took them to his shop where he soldered each intricate trinket onto the bracelet. “Your jewelry is cleaned, and I have a surprise for you that you’ll love,” Marge announced to Laura over the phone. “I’m home this afternoon, come on over with it,” Laura invited. Examining the wearable ornaments, Laura was awestruck over the bracelet. Her eyes widened and her mouth dropped open as she checked each detailed part of it. It appeared to be a very sentimental piece. “I will re-gift this to my mother for obvious reasons… because it’s sterling

silver, of course, but mainly because, this year is mom and dad’s silver anniversaries—of their wedding and their first New Year’s Day twentyfive years ago when they began the new year as husband and wife.” The morning Sadie received the timeless gift from her daughter and her old friend, the emotion was too much; she wept, “Where did you find these charms, Laura… and who put them on the bracelet?” “I salvaged it from a closet in the old house!” she said as she secured the silver bracelet around her mother’s wrist. “You must’ve forgotten you stored it there. Marge cleaned the silver up and her hubby soldered the charms on the bracelet!” The women hugged and, with a magnifying glass, studied each little dangling representation of the wondrous seasons past. The church with a steeple reminded Sadie of where she and Dan were married; carolers with song sheets marked their beautiful Christmas Eve wedding; a pair of bells, with pearl bongs, was a gift on their first New Year’s

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Day Away

DOORS OPEN MON-FRI 9 AM - 4 PM RAINBOW CAFE 11:30 AM - 1 PM

JANUARY 2020 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY New Year’s Day

POOL ROOM OPEN WEEKDAYS 9 AM - 4 PM 5

6 Table Tennis 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Line Dancing 1:30 pm

Pancake Breakfast 8 am - 11:30 am

Canasta 1 pm Duplicate Bridge 1 pm

Jammers Dance 7 pm

26 Canasta 1 pm Duplicate Bridge 1 pm

Weightwatchers 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am Darts 1 pm Line Dancing 1:30 pm Qigong Classes 6 pm

Table Tennis 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm Line Dancing 2 pm Ukulele 6:30 pm

Weightwatchers 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am Darts 1 pm Line Dancing 1:30 pm Qigong Lessons 6 pm

FRIDAY

Kitchen & Office Closed

Kitchen & Office Closed Bridge 1 pm

Qigong Lessons 8:30 am 9 Whist 10 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 1:30 pm Shuswap Intergenerational Choir 3:45 pm Crib 7 pm

Sing Along 9:45 am Canasta 10 am Bridge 1 pm Line Dancing 1:30 pm

Qigong Lessons 8:30 am Whist 10 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 1:30 pm Shuswap Intergenerational Choir 3:45 pm Crib 7 pm Vintage Car Club 7 pm

Sing Along 9:45 am Canasta 10 am Bridge 1 pm Line Dancing 1:30 pm

Table Tennis 8:30 am Canasta 10 am Floor Curling 10:30 am Square Dance 6:30 pm

13 14 Table Tennis 8:30 am15 Table Tennis 8:30 am Weightwatchers 8:30 am Canasta 10 am Board Meeting 9:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Floor Curling 10:30 am Darts 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm Line Dancing 1:30 pm Power Pioneers 12:00 pm Line Dancing 1:30 pm Ukulele 2 pm Qigong Lessons 6 pm Camera Club 7 pm Square Dance 6:30 pm Table Tennis 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm Line Dancing 2 pm Ukulele 6:30 pm

THURSDAY

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Table Tennis 8:30 am Canasta 10 am Floor Curling 10:30 am Ukulele 2 pm Square Dance 6:30 pm

Qigong Lessons 8:30 am Whist 10 am 23 Keep Fit 10:45 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 1:30 pm Shuswap Intergenerational Choir 3:45 pm Crib 7 pm Qigong Lessons 8:30 am Whist 10 am 30 Keep Fit 10:45 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 1:30 pm Shuswap Intergenerational Choir 3:45 pm Crib 7 pm

Sing Along 9:45 am Canasta 10 am Bridge 1 pm Line Dancing 1:30 pm

SATURDAY

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Zone 8 55+ folks look forward to 2020 Submitted by Linda Haas The mission of the BC Seniors Games Society is to improve the health, lifestyle and image of British Columbia’s 55+ population. This is done by organizing the annual 55+ BC Games as an opportunity for those 55+ to participate in physical and social activities, promoting community awareness of the contemporary image of this population group as physically active and socially engaged, and encouraging year-round participation at the zone level. The 55+ BC Games will continue to be friendly and welcoming, offering lively competition in the spirit of fun and camaraderie, and presenting activity opportunities that are inclusive of all levels and abilities. There are less than nine months until the 2020 55+ BC Games in Richmond, Sept. 15-19. Wish to get involved? Read each issue of The Connector and access Zone 8 from the website www.55plusbcgames.org which will be updated on a regular basis with ongoing information. Minutes of monthly meetings reside there, along with info on special events, and contact information for the executive, area representatives, and the sport/activity coordinators. The Zone 8 geographical area includes Anglemont, Ashcroft, Avola, Barriere, Blue River, Celista, Chase, Clearwater, Clinton, Enderby, Falkland, Grinrod, Kamloops, Lillooet, Little Fort, Logan Lake, Lytton,

Merritt, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Sorrento, and Valemount, and all points between. But that’s not all that’s happening in 2020. For the first time, the Canada Seniors Games will be held in British Columbia, and even greater news, they take place in Kamloops region. To qualify as BC participants, members needed to participate in the Kelowna 55+ Games. Please read application details on the website: canada55plus.ca/ and/or contact Alex at Kamloops Sports Council: 250-8283822 or adechantal@ kamloopssportcouncil. com. Even if you don’t get to take part as a participant, lots of volunteers will be needed. You need to become a member ($20) and pay a zone registration fee ($5) before any playoff, or when entering as a participant without playoff. Since the number of participants determines if a playoff is needed, you should contact your sport event coordinator early by phone or email, or at the March meeting. Once you enter the Games, there is a $55 participant fee. Supporters, who enjoy all the special events at the Games, pay a $40 entry fee and must also be a member. Most events are divided into age categories, with individuals or teams competing for medals within their age range. Most also have male and female categories, although some pair and team events are mixed.

Playoffs, if required, normally occur in April, with some in March, May or June. Ice Curling and Hockey require early sign up as playoffs are held while ice in the rinks, so contact coordinators immediately if you are interested in these sports. Coordinators are listed on the Zone 8 website. We still need coordinators for Pickleball, Slo Pitch and Track and Field. Please call president Peter Hughes 778-4711805 or zone8pres. peterhughes@shaw.ca to help out the seniors in Zone 8. Physical and mental activity increases energy levels, reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis, builds stronger bones and muscles, helps maintain healthy weight, enhances concentration, increases self-esteem, and promotes relaxation, stress reduction and better sleep. Get involved! Zone 8 welcomes everyone 55+ to check out why the Games inspire us, such as the people who take part, and going to different locations each year. Share our excitement! The first meeting of 2020 takes place at the Chief Louis Centre, Tk’emlups Indian Band, on Shuswap Road, opposite Sun Rivers, at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 19. We thank the Band for allowing us to use their great facilities to hold our monthly meetings. Their generosity is much appreciated.

Lakeview Community Centre Society JANUARY 2020 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Anglebay Entertainers Chorus Jo 250-955-2282 Carpet Bowling Blair 250-955-0032 Craft Classes Cathey O. 403-465-1724 Dance Lessons Tom & Connie 250-679-2166 Drop-in Crafts Dolores 250-517-9618

6 Fitness Classes 8:30 - 9:30am

13 Fitness Classes 8:30 - 9:30am

20 Fitness Classes 8:30 - 9:30am

WEDNESDAY

Fitness Classes carmen@carmentayles.com North Shore Art Group Alison 250-955-2588 Table Tennis Dennis 250-955-2899

27 Fitness Classes 8:30 - 9:30am

THURSDAY

New Year’s Day

LCCS Board Meeting 1-3 pm

6 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm 13 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

SATURDAY

Fitness Classes 9 - 10 am

Fitness 15 Drop-in Crib 1-3 pm 14 16 Classes 9 - 10 am Drop-in Crafts Country Gardeners’ 10am-2pm Anglebay 1:30-2:30pm North Shore Art Entertainers 1-3 pm Drop-in Jam Group 10am-2pm Dance Lessons with Session 7-9pm Tom & Connie 7-8pm

Fitness Classes 9 - 10 am

21 Fitness 22 Classes 9 - 10 am Drop-in Crafts 10am-2pm Anglebay North Shore Art Entertainers 1-3 pm Group 10am-2pm Dance Lessons with Tom & Connie 7-8pm

Drop-in Cribbage 1-3 pm Drop-in Jam Session 7-9pm

Anglebay Drop-in Crafts Entertainers 1-3 pm 10am-2pm Dance Lessons North Shore Art Group 10am-2pm with Tom & Connie 7-8pm

Drop-in Cribbage 1-3 pm Drop-in Jam Session 7-9pm

TUESDAY

11 Rise ‘n Shine Breakfast 9 -11am

18 Coffee House @ Lakeview 6 - 10 pm

Fitness Classes 9 - 10 am

31 Fitness Classes 9 - 10 am

Chase Creekside Seniors

542 Shuswap Avenue • 250-679-8522

WEDNESDAY

Guys & Gals 8 Exercise 9 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Jam Session 7 pm 14 Guys & Gals15 Bells & Bows Exercise 9 am 10 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Bingo 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Jam Session 7 pm Bells & Bows 10 am Bingo 1 pm

Open 8:30 to 11:30 am, 1:00 to 4:30 pm New Year’s Day

FRIDAY

Fitness 8 7 9 Classes 9 - 10 am Drop-in Crafts Drop-in Crib 1-3 pm 10am-2pm Anglebay Drop-in Jam North Shore Art Entertainers 1-3 pm Session 7-9pm Group 10am-2pm Dance Lessons with Tom & Connie 7-8pm

JANUARY 2020 Calendar of Events MONDAY

Squilax/Anglemont

Drop-in Crib 1-3 pm Drop-in Jam Session 7-9pm

Chase Seniors Centre SUNDAY

Lakeview Centre

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Wood Exercise 9 am Carving 9 am Mini Crib 11 am Drop In Carpet (Register at 10:30 am) Crib 1 pm Bowling 10 am Wood 9 Carving 9 am Drop In Carpet Bowling 10 am Club Mtg 1 pm 16 Wood Carving 9 am Drop In Carpet Bowling 10 am

20 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

21 Guys & Gals22 23 Wood Bells & Bows Exercise 9 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Carving 9 am 10 am Canasta 1 pm Drop In Carpet Bingo 1 pm Jam Session 7 pm Bowling 10 am

27 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

28 Guys & Gals29 30 Wood Bells & Bows Exercise 9 am Carving 9 am 10 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Drop In Carpet Bingo 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Bowling 10 am Jam Session 7 pm

SATURDAY

Exercise 9am Crib 1pm 17

Exercise 9am Crib 1pm 24

Exercise 9am Crib 1pm 31

Exercise 9am Crib 1pm

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Bridge 12:30 - 4 pm

20 Bridge 12:30 - 4 pm

Bridge 12:30 - 4 pm Senior’s/Adult Dinner 4:30-6:30 pm Public Welcome

Closed

Pool 14 10 am - 12 pm Carpet Bowling & Cards 10 - 4 pm

Potluck 12 pm General Meeting 1 pm

Closed

Pool 21 10 am - 12 pm Carpet Bowling & Cards 10 - 4 pm

29 Closed

Carpet Bowling & Cards 10 - 4 pm

Closed

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

New Year’s Day

Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm Low Impact Exercise 2 pm

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am 14

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am Community Paramedic 1pm

Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm Low Impact Exercise 2 pm

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am

Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm Low Impact Exercise 2 pm

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am

THURSDAY

TUESDAY

Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

13 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

3rd Sunday Social 12:30 Wells Gray Inn

20 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

27 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

SATURDAY

SATURDAY 4 Dinner 5pm @ Legion

Hike: Meet 10 @ Strawberry Moose 9 am Darts, 7 pm @ Legion

Sit & Be Fit 15 14 Learn and Lunch, 10:30 - 11:30 am 10:30am Elks Hall Crib 1pm Legion Cyber Seniors Bridge 7-9pm 3:15-4pm Seniors Centre

16 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm Writer’s Circle 2 pm Library

17 Hike: Meet @ Strawberry Moose 9 am Darts 7 pm @ Legion

Dinner 5pm @ Legion

Sit & Be Fit 22 Bunco 21 10:30 - 11:30 am 1:30-3:00 pm Seniors Centre Crib 1pm Legion Cyber Seniors Bridge 7-9pm 3:15-4pm Seniors Centre Seniors Room

Hike: Meet 24 @ Strawberry Moose 9 am Darts 7 pm @ Legion

Meat Draw @ Legion 3 - 5 pm

28 Bridge 7-9pm Seniors Centre

Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

Sit & Be Fit29 30 10:30 - 11:30 am Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm Crib 1pm Legion Cyber Seniors Seniors Book Club 3:15-4pm 2 pm Library Seniors Room

Hike: Meet 31 @ Strawberry Moose 9 am Darts 7 pm @ Legion

Seniors Room

Bridge 7-9pm Seniors Centre

(unless otherwise noted)

Carpet Bowling WGCSS Mtg 1-3 pm 10 am, Seniors Rm Sit & Be Fit Writer’s Circle & 10:30 - 11:30 am Seniors Book Club Crib 1pm Legion 2 pm Library

Phone: 250-674-8185 FRIDAY

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Hike: Meet 3 @ Strawberry Moose 9 am Darts 7 pm @ Legion

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Evergreen Acres

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Carpet Bowling 9:30 am

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Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm Fun Cards 1:30 pm

Doors open 5:30pm Early Bird Games 6:30 Regular Bingo 7pm

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Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm Fun Cards 1:30 pm

57 Bingo 57 Doors Open 5:30 pm Early Bird Games 63 6:30 pm 63 Regular Bingo 7 pm

15 Carpet Bowling16 Adult Support 9:30 am 9:30 am to 1 pm Dinner Fun Cards Senior’s/Adult 4:30-6:30 pm 1:30 pm Public Welcome

Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

BINGO

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WEDNESDAY

Bingo 12:30 - 4 pm

New Year’s Day

JANUARY 2020 Calendar of Events MONDAY

FRIDAY

Carpet Bowling Adult Support 9:30 am 9:30 am to 1 pm Fun Cards Senior’s 1:30 pm General Mtg 2 pm

Clearwater Seniors’ Activities SUNDAY

Bingo 12:30 - 4 pm

Box 791 Barriere V0E 1E0

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am 5

4431 Barriere Town Road

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Barriere & District Seniors Society SUNDAY

Carpet Bowling & Cards 10 - 4 pm

Closed

28 Pool 10 am - 12 pm Carpet Bowling & Cards 10 - 4 pm

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20,000 visitors expected Continued from page 4 and community leader Maggie Ip as ambassadors for the show. “We’re expecting upwards of 20,000 visitors with a target audience of older adults aged 60-plus,” says Fontaine. “We’re particularly interested in those seniors and their family members who are looking at the full range of options when it comes to lifestyle and personal wellness. Families are an important part of that target audience as we know they often play

a big role in advising their elderly loved ones on housing and care options.” For more than 40 years, the BC Care Providers Association has been the leading voice of nongovernment seniors’ care in British Columbia. Every year, BCCPA’s 350 members across the province provide some 30,000 seniors with long-term care, assisted living and home care and home support. EngAge BC, an operating arm of the BCCPA, develops and

operates programs and marketing initiatives that promote privately-owned independent living, assisted living, long-term and home care operators. In addition to producing the Seniors Living Expo and Job Fair, EngAge BC operates Route 65, an online service that matches interested seniors with wellness and seniors living options, and Assurity, a provincewide quality assurance and certification program launching in 2020.

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Nevertheless, the book is laced with profound and beautiful descriptions of humanity and of nature. Highly recommended. Michael Christie is an acclaimed writer whose work has received numerous accolades nationally and internationally. If I Fall, If I Die was longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, and The Beggar’s Garden won the Vancouver Book Award. He and his family live on the west coast of B.C. in the timber frame house he built.

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our attention to the similarities between human families and the trees in a forest. Just as a grove of trees is composed of individuals with tangled roots, communicating with each other, so too are humans individuals, communicating (sometimes imperfectly), our heritage, our roots, tangled. Greenwood requires some patience to get through the stark descriptions of the withered souls of some nasty characters, as well as the stripped natural environment of 2038.

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The Roman god of new beginnings

Every year, on New Year’s morning, I look at myself in the mirror. What? Another year? And who is that? That can’t be right? In Roman mythology, Janus is the god of new beginnings (or transitions, new gates and doorways, and passages). Janus has two faces, one looks to the future and the other to the past. The month of January is named after Janus. Once upon a time, a long long time ago in a faraway land, I had an art exhibition in January called A Winter’s Tale. It was ironical because it was about flowers. That

year when my Amaryllis bloomed in January from its Christmas planting and when artists who work from real life have trouble finding real life in a brutal Saskatchewan landscape, they are forced to create still lifes of flowers, fruit, bowls, pots, and the inevitable rumpled tablecloths during the winter. This year, Autumn seemed to come and go quickly but still I suffered the poignancy of loss when leaves fell off trees and fields became barren. Then, Christmas came in October and saturated us in what Christmas is supposed to be about until the Boxing Day frenzy of getting that last bargain. Now it is a new year. AGAIN. A big one too – another decade just bit the dust pushing me into my 76th year.

We don’t often stop to think about the number of changes we have made in our lives. They are like waves and sometimes triggered by only a minor event but with a major impact. And changes seem to cluster at certain times in the life cycle. One of the most clustering times is during aging and entry into what might be called elderly. I taught developmental psychology a long time ago and remember the last chapter vividly. The chapter was called The Age of Losses. There was the possible loss of a partner/spouse or precious person, but also many other losses: often the loss of a home that enfolded potent memories as we downsize our treasured keepsakes, and consequently the loss of a neighbourhood,

perhaps our church and community, and not the least is the loss of capabilities we used to have – our physical strength and mobility, perhaps our eyesight, perhaps our hearing, the onset of chronic disease and loss of physical health, the loss of friends

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dying ahead of us, and our loss of ability to be in a community in the same intensity. But the biggest loss is an old identity. Moving from being a child and sibling, to an adolescent and troublesome daughter, to a young adult in love scaring her parents to

death, to being a spouse, a parent, and expanding our careers, onto empty nesting, parenting our own parents, retirement, and becoming a senior. And the endings and new beginning involve letting go of the person we used to be and beginning new chapters, many we had not even planned. Now I’m there and humbled. With ten years left (if I’m lucky), my new year will be about contemplating Janus, working through transition and its uncomfortable pause before revealing its new beginning, embracing my present moments with love, remembering my purpose in life.

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Humphreys at 250-376-6361 or Dorothy Drinnan at 250573-2988. Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Heritage House, top floor, Riverside Park. New members always welcome. Free parking for members. No special equipment needed. New teams are drawn each day. There are two games and coffee each day. The group runs all year. Call Kay at 250376-0917, Kay at 250-8280819 or Liz at 250-372-5493. Kamloops Street Rod Association meets: Dec 4 - A&W Valleyview, Dec 11 - A&W Northshore, Dec 18 - A&W Valleyview. FMI call Rae at 250-374-5251 or Brian at 250-851-0586. Excelsior Rebekah Lodge No.23: General meeting second Tuesday of every month 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. 423 Tranquille Rd. Multiple Myeloma Support Group for

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January 2020 Kamloops and Region. Meetings will be scheduled at the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre once an agenda is in place for a meeting and/or a speaker have been arranged. If you are interested, please contact one of the following people and provide us with your email address (or phone number) and we will notify you of future meetings. Bob T.: ridgerunner@telus. net 250-376-3292; Anne E. akevenrude@shaw. ca 250-372-8077; Bob H. rhamaguchi@shaw.ca 250-374-6754. The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH Thrift Seller is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 146 Victoria St. We welcome you to come shop, donate or volunteer. Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meets the second Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 405, 235 – 1st Ave. For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand, support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 250-377-8200. Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290. ANAVETS by the river is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. We are located at #9-177 Tranquille Rd. Contact info: 250554-2455 anavets290.ca. The club is open 7 days a week. On Wednesdays fun darts starts at 1 p.m. and welcomes everyone. We have our karaoke on Friday nights at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday meat draws at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Council of Canadians meets at 5.30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 - 7th Ave. Please join us. Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-

Page 25 377-0055. You can also visit kamloopscanadians.ca. Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 1:30 p.m. at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse, next to Norbrock Stadium. Come for crib, coffee & good company. Free parking. Call 250-5790228, 250-579-8259 or 250376-0917. Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs? Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts. We meet every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Heritage House. For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505. North Kamloops Elks, #102-1121-12th St. 250-3762924. Call us and see what we do. Meeting at 7 p.m. 3rd Monday of each month. CribTues & Wed, 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Come and investigate a great hobby. Call 250-554-3233 FMI. Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (except July) at Southwest Community Church, corner of Summit and Hugh Allen Drives (go south on the 5A). FMI 250-314-1021. The World Famous City of Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday (except holidays), 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Yacht Club, 1140 River Street. Anyone interested in ‘unplugging’ and wanting to interact with people instead by having fun with music is invited to join the band. No auditions - all skill levels are welcome, although having a sense of humour will prove to be a great asset. Check out the web site kamloopsrubeband. org and find us on Facebook. FMI please call Terry Phillips 250.374.1606

Grab a shovel! Be a Snow Angel this year! The Volunteer Kamloops’ Snow Angel program is seeking help. The Snow Angels program is a volunteer-driven snow removal service designed to assist seniors who cannot physically shovel snow, are low income, and have no one in the area to help. While all areas of Kamloops need Snow Angels, the greatest need at the moment is on the north shore. This part-time, seasonal activity is a terrific opportunity for

young people, students, families, and anyone who enjoys crisp fresh air while holding a shovel. If you are interested in volunteering , please visit the Volunteer Kamloops website for an online application, or email snowangels@ volunteerkamloops. org, or call Chris at 250-851-6951. Volunteer benefits include a free medium-sized Domino’s pizza after each contribution. Make this the year to volunteer!

Kamloops Stroke Recovery Branch meets at Riverbend Seniors Community at 10:30-1 p.m. on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Email: kamloopsstrokerecovery@ gmail.com or phone Ashley at 604 376-7552. Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop, 421 St. Paul St. To volunteer, call 250-3723020. New items daily, great prices! Different specials every day, Check us out. The Kamloops Breast Cancer Support Group meets at Kamloops United Church - Ponderosa Room the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The support group is for all women at any stage of their breast cancer journey whether newly diagnosed or years out of treatment. St. Paul’s Cathedral Thrift Shop 360 Nicola St is open Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. to June. Handicapped access from the alley between Nicola and St. Paul. Kamloops Antiques, Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month. September – June at Heritage House on Lorne Street, Riverside Park 7 p.m. Guests

and new members welcome. FMI call: 250-372-0468 Bernice or 250-377-8364 Joyce. Diabetes Support: There are two support groups in Kamloops. RiverBend (760 Mayfair St), last Tuesday/ mo., ph: 778-470-8316 for details; and, Hamlets (3255 Overlander Dr.), first Monday/mo. (except July & Aug.), ph: 250-579-5707 for details. Open to all and features monthly speakers. Interior Authors Group Interested in writing? Maybe you’d like to join us. We’re people who love to write in all styles, forms, and genres. We’re aspiring authors, veteran authors, and everything in between. If you want to learn more about the craft of writing, or about publishing and self-publishing, or anything else related to writing, come check us out. Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month except July and August, 6:30 pm at North Shore Community Centre (in Cottonwood Manor), #307-730 Cottonwood Ave. Driving directions: North on Tranquille, left on Poplar, right on willow, left on cottonwood. FMI visit interiorauthorsgroup.

wordpress.com/about/ or look for Interior Authors Group on Facebook. Or contact Elma 250 374-1750, elmams@shaw.ca The Kamloops Tai Chi Club is a member–driven non profit group. We meet Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1136 6thAve. Experience the benefits of tai chi and qigong: increased flexibility, balance and agility. To join our class, email: kamloopstaichi@ gmail.com Ping-Pong is billed as a brain sport. It is also said it could be the elixir of youth and it brings a lot more to the table. We meet Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Desert Garden Community Centre, 540 Seymour Street. We welcome more players. Drop in fee is $2. Having fun is something we did all the time, why change with age? FMI call 250-372-3965. Senior Curlers - 50+ curlers are welcome at McArthur Island Curling Club. If you once a curler, you will be surprised to see the various curling adaptations that allow people of all ages to curl. It

is easy to stay active, make friends and have fun. If you have curled before, it is time to get back into it. If you are a new curler, you may want to try the “Learn to Curl” Program or talk to any of our experienced curlers for a “try it”. Spares are also needed. Senior curlers curl Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Call Dan or Toni at 250 376-4104 or Brenda 250 579-5775 or Ken at 778 470-4402 Kamloops Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except July, August and December) at the Hal Rogers Center, 2025 Summit Drive. Contact number 250 320-3038. Anyone with an interest in vintage vehicles is welcome to attend. The Connector would like to feature your group! Please send a photo and a short write up describing the activities of your group to editor@connectornews. ca. Submissions will be published as space permits. Changes to your regular listing should also be emailed to editor@ connectornews.ca and again, listings are published space permitting. If your listing doesn’t appear one month we will do our best to cycle it back in the next.

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to hear Greta Thunberg say, “The people in power need to start to realize what they are doing to future generations. If the adults really loved us they would at least do everything they possibly could to make sure we have a safe future. A future to look forward to.” A friend’s daughter was on the platform with Thunberg, raising her voice with a generation calling the world to change. Okay, boomers! How do we respond? Our actions, our choices will be felt for three to four generations. There is a famous quote that applies here. It is often attributed to the Bible, but the words originate with Euripides, ancient Greek playwright: “The gods visit the sins of the fathers upon the children.” Horace, ancient Roman poet, says it this way: “For the sins of your fathers you, though guiltless, must suffer.” The evidence showing our choices are harmful is irrefutable, yet I had a conversation with someone who lives in a seniors’ housing complex. They indicated they have pleaded with other residents to

recycle, offering to do all the work to make it happen and still less than 10 percent are willing to do so. The term boomer no longer refers to the generation born after World War II. For young people today it refers to those older people who have close-minded opinions, are resistant to change (like recycling) and are generally out of touch with how their behaviours affect others. I’m imagining a new year – one is which we let go of naming, we let go of shaming and we really listen to one another. A new year in which boomers sit down with millennials and ask them what is important to them. A new year in which we hear that they fear living a life trying to crawl out from under school debts. That they believe they will never be able to own a home. That the minimum wage jobs they can find are not truly liveable. That they fear this planet may one day soon itself be unliveable. What if boomers start hearing the younger generations? Start understanding their fears? Their hearts? What if boomers took to heart the words of Greta Thunberg and

the thousands of young people who hold her up: “If the adults really loved us they would at least do everything they possibly could to make sure we have a safe future.” What if those words were enough to convince us to begin changing our ways? What if we took that first step and started recycling? I’m imagining a new year – one in which we learn to love “those darn millennials” as much as we love our own children and grandchildren. As we change the calendar page to the year 2020, let’s also change our hearts and seek to create a positive future for those who follow us. Okay, boomer? Rev LeAnn Blackert is in ministry with the new Wild Church in Kamloops (wildchurchbc.org), where she works with Michele Walker and Lesly Comrie. LeAnn loves snowshoeing, long walks through local parks, connecting with others in the natural world, and the wild hills that surround Kamloops. She loves sunny days filled with colour and light and dark nights which reveal the brilliance of a star-filled universe.

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exposed to loud noise never or seldom wear hearing protection.

Loudness plus exposure time equals risk Exposure to sounds 85 decibels (dB) and above is all it takes to damage your hearing. A food blender is 88 dB. A car wash is 89 dB. A lawn mower? That’s 96 dB. And pretty much most sporting events and restaurants exceed safe sound levels, too. So what’s a person to do? You can’t be expected to wear hearing protection when you’re making a smoothie. No – but it is good advice to know your limits. The key to noise-exposed hearing loss is decibel level PLUS time exposed. So unless you’re blending your smoothie for eight straight hours, you should be ok. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends eight hours of exposure at 85 dB, then for every five dB after that, the time is cut in half. So if you’re going to a concert where it’s 100 dB loud, either bring hearing protection, leave after a half hour, or do what apparently 75 percent of us do — risk it. (We recommend you wear ear plugs.) Luckily, there’s an easy way to measure how loud it is where you are. With the SoundCheck Hearing app, you can use your smartphone to check the noise levels in any environment in real time.

Hearing Protection Tips 1

Use hearing protection around loud sounds. Foam earplugs are an economical solution, or consider custom earplugs to best reduce the sound levels.

Turn the volume down of the TV, radio, music, etc.

Avoid loud or noisy activities/places, when possible.

Limit your time exposed to loud sounds.

When listening to loud sounds (e.g., music, concerts, fitness classes, etc.), take breaks from the noise.

Move away from the loudest sound source (e.g., speakers, fireworks, etc.).

Give your ears time to recover after being exposed to loud noises.

Do not put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear! This includes cotton swabs, bobby pins, keys, paperclips, or anything else you might use to clean or scratch your ears.

Keep moving! Exercise keeps the blood pumping throughout the body, including the ears. This keeps the internal parts of the ears healthy.

Get your hearing tested, especially if you experience a change in your hearing, or ringing or fullness in your ears over 24 hours.

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