PVRA Newsletter Feb 2018

F EBRUARY 2018

PARADISE VILLAGE NEWS

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Marv’s Marvelous Artwork

FEBRUARY 2018 IN THIS ISSUE: Social Committee ......................................................... 3 PVRA News / Julian’s Joke of the Month ..................... 4 2nd Vice President’s Message ..................................... 5 PVRA Singles .............................................................. 6 Lunch out of the Village January.................................. 7 RCMP / Police Special Articles ............................. 8 & 9 Words from the Editor .................................................. 10 Recipe - Asparagus Soup ........................................... 11 Poems by M.C. Fair... .................................................. 12 Birthdays & Occasions................................................. 13 Word Search ............................................................... 14 Joke du Jour ............................................................... 15 Health Pages ....................................................... 16 & 17 Breakfast Out of the Village ......................................... 18 Volunteer Drivers / Joke ..................................................... 20 Joke / Professional Service Providers ........................ 21 Foot Care .................................................................... 22 Adult Coloring ............................................................. 23 Crossword Puzzle ....................................................... 25 Sudoku ........................................................................ 26 Sunny Florida Calling .................................................. 27 Brain Teaser (NEW!) ................................................... 28 Valentine’s Day Dance ................................................. 29 Helping Others Intro .................................................... 30 The Secret to Happiness Is Helping Others ................ 31 Pool Party / Water Volleyball / Puzzle Answers .......... 32 The Funny Bone / Card Results ................................. 33 PV Christian Fellowship Church ................................. 34 Newsletter Team ........................................................ 35 Calendar ..................................................................... 36

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Social Committee I wish to thank all of the volunteers and residents who attended the functions in January. I am very happy to see so many people come out. It takes work and energy everyday to organize and follow through with each event. Thankfully those that help out love to help out and that make each event sooooo much more easier.

I hope you will continue to support and bring more residents by spreading the word to our events going forward. See you all there!!!

Linda Fulmore, PVRA Social Coordinator.

The next Social Committee Meeting is on February 13th @ 1:00 pm. 9 Harmony Lane.

Posts are also put on the Paradise Village Ste Anne Facebook Page. All residents welcome.

THE PARADISE VILLAGE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS. IF YOU WISH A PRINTED COPY PLEASE ENSURE YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS CURRENT.

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PVRA MEMBERSHIPS AND ANY CHANGES TO YOUR INFORMATION CAN BE COMPLETED

BY CONTACTING: Joanne Kehler 32 Sunset Drive 204-422-6248 joken95@mymts.net Thanks so much!

2016-2018 Executive Members President: Ludwik Jarco 1st Vice-President: Barry Davenport 2nd Vice-President: Gord Macpherson Secretary: Edythe Pryor (2017-19) Membership: Joanne Kehler Editorial: Debbie Kokil Kitchen: Linda Fulmore (2017-19) Treasurer: Cheryl Porte Social: Linda Fulmore (2017-19) House: Jack Steinhoff (2017-19)

2017 PVRA Phonebook Additions, Changes & Corrections Please inform Joanne Kehler, Membership Committee Chair, when you make a change to your phone number or personal information so that records could be updated.

Membership then contacts me, the editor, and I post it into the newsletter.

Please transfer it to the lined part of your Phone List when you see one and keep yourselves updated too.

Thank you!

From the Tabman/Newsletter Delivery Leader Our Newsletter Carriers are Volunteers and they are out there no matter how cold it is or any other weather condition.

If there is thermometer in your window that means that you have gone away so no newsletter is delivered unless otherwise specified. It is your responsibility to inform the Newsletter Editor.

Please don’t blame the Carriers.

Thank you. Frank Leys

Julian’s Joke of the month A lawyer sent flowers to mark the opening of another attorney’s new office. Through a mix-up, the card read “Deepest Sympathy”. When told of the mistake the florist screamed, “My God, the flowers that went the funeral said, “Congratulations on your new location!”.

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2nd Vice President’s Message As you read this we can be thankful the January freeze is now behind us. A big round of thanks goes to Linda Fulmore and her talented social committee for organizing the pool party which was fun and enjoyed by many, it made the January blahs a little easier to deal with.

The social committee has been hard at work and has established dates and is planning for more fun times and gatherings for PVRA Members throughout 2018.

The next gathering is for Valentines which promises to be another fun event ---- so watch for details.

We can now start to think about Spring, and hopefully with warmer temperatures people can get out a little more.

If you have any suggestions for activities, please contact Linda Fulmore and they will be added to the bucket list.

If you have any concerns, please contact your PVRA executive.

Your membership in PVRA is valued and we continue to work on your behalf. Enjoy your February and Happy Valentines Day. Gord Macpherson 2nd Vice President PVRA

The Talent of our very own, Marvin Zubrin Beginning January, and each month to follow in 2018, I will include a new cover page artwork showcasing the talent of one of our very own Residents and PVRA Member, Marvin Zubrin.

This artwork is ink drawings, and the first and second pieces (January & February) are from a total of 24 pieces.

These pieces began as two – 12 month calendar artwork for a Winnipeg Trucking Outlet. The ink drawings were a job contracted to Marv to depict two themes. The first set of 12 drawings was to illustrate “Early Transportation Modes” and the second set of 12 drawings was to illustrate “Early Pioneer Life”.

The drawings were approved, accepted, and printed into 2 Calendars (1980 & 1981). The originals (28’ x 44”) were to remain at their office. Smaller prints were made & given to their customers and friends.

Marvin began drawing at a very early age. He was the best drawer in school. Marvin did not take a course in ink drawings just natural talent that began with line sketches.

Marvin hopes you like what he has done and if you question or depict any discrepancies in the content of the artwork (equipment, machinery etc.) please remember he wasn’t there to witness the building of the railroad or roads so he did as well as he could to imagine the times.

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Paradise Village Singles January Singles Pot Luck January 06, 2018 The first meeting of new year was held at the home of Vida Bowyer.

Thank you, Vida, you were a perfect hostess!

Larry outlined the various duties and they were distributed as follows: Naomi will prepare the posters; Vida will handle email and phone alerts; Ron will continue to take his great photos; Joy will submit monthly report for the newsletter; Birthday Cakes will be provided on a rotational basis; Larry will supervise it all.

Tickets for the Oakbank Dinner Theatre on February 8th have been purchased. Rides To Be Announced.

A trio of birthdays were acknowledged…Doreen, Ron, and Vida. They were toasted with Jagermiester & Fireball! All three were born under the Zodiacal sign of Capricorn. ‘Tis said that such folks are ambitious, full of wit, and impulsive at times. Hmm. ...what do you think???

Because we have fewer folks at our regular pot lucks as some snowbirds flew south, it was decided for the upcoming February get- together, to meet for a Happy Hour with appropriate snacks and appies. Etc.

Happy Hour - February 5th, 2017

4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Hosted by Steve Bloomer 57 Village Drive 204 422 5815 Please, give Steve a call if you plan to attend & bring snacks All Paradise singles most welcome! —Joy Morrison The Capricorn Kids!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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Lunch Out of the Village Our January Lunch Out of the Village was held at Dairy Queen in Steinbach. 30 + residents attended and the food was great!

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REST IN PEACE?

By Sgt. G. E. Ferguson, Cst F. L. Plaxton

In the next three months I will share three articles provided by two of our residents, both of whom are retired RCMP Members.

A while back Mr. Gerry Ferguson of 62 Village Drive invited me over to meet with him and his lovely wife Betty.

We had a wonderful conversation and he asked me to include some articles that he had written for The Quarterly.

Published since 1933, The Quarterly is the official magazine of the RCMP Veterans’ Assoc. Its origin stems from the activities and accomplishments of the Force which have and continue to be inextricably interwoven with the development of Canada. Since its early beginnings and even today, the Quarterly is intended to display the wealth of tradition, history and stories of the RCMP. The two articles I will share from Gerry, one from 1975 and the other from 1981, will both surprise you and sadden you. The latter incident Gerry personally took part in as a negotiator.

The third article I will share with you is from resident Leo Langlois of 33 Paradise Drive. He is from the community of Bowsman, MB near where an unfortunate event occurred in 1935, Benito, MB, that ended in Banff, AB. I personally do not think that we thank these fine men and women of the RCMP or any Canadian Police often enough. They deserve to know that we appreciate and need them in our communities. Just like the military they put their lives on the line every day to protect and support us. Both Gerry and Leo completed over 20 years of service with the RCMP and have much to be proud of. The next time you see an officer of the law thank him or her, show some love and support for them, and continue to be good citizens as well as good neighbours and friends.

Debbie Kokil, Newsletter Editor

During August 1973, Carol Thomas* accompanied her mother and stepfather to the Thunder Bay and Pickle Lake, Ontario areas for a holiday.

When the parents returned home, they left Carol at her uncle’s place in Thunder Bay for an extended holiday, during which time she made the acquaintance of a young man working in the area and a close friendship blossomed. The latter left the area to return home for some personal belongings and during his absence, Carol, while swimming with some friends in the McIntryre River, fell of an inner tube and drowned.

She was laid to rest in the Darlingford, Manitoba Cemetery on September 8, 1973.

On October 8, 1973, her parents made their first visit to the grave and immediately noticed the top of the grave had been disturbed - in fact the normal mound of earth was missing.

The Manitou RCMP Detachment was advised of this strange incident and an initial investigation revealed the top of the grave at least had indeed been disturbed.

Enquiries with the girl’s

parents revealed Carol’s friend had been visiting with them at Brandon, Manitoba. However, he left there around the end of September.

In order to ascertain the extent of the disturbance to the grave, written permission to probe and dig up the grave if necessary was obtained from the parents. Additionally, Dr. W. L. Parker, Provincial Pathologist, was contacted and he agreed to obtain legal permission for the grim task and suggested it be carried out discreetly.

At midnight October 8, 1973 two members of Manitou Detachment along with William Phinn of Graham’s Funeral Home, Pilot Mound, MB, began this unusual task.

An initial probe revealed in all probability the grave had been dug at least down to the rough box. Amid rain, wind and lightning, the three diggers reached the top of the rough box, and a silver object was retrieved from the dirt above the foot of the rough box.

It turned out to be a pen flashlight and after placing it in a plastic exhibit bag, police turned on the switch. To their surprise the light worked.

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Rest in Peace - continued Examination of the rough box lid revealed it had been removed and in fact it was located with one edge inside the rough box rather than being nailed squarely into place.

A portion of one board on the lid was missing.

The rough box lid was carefully removed and the top of the casket was found to be partially broken at one end. By this time the diggers were somewhat apprehensive as to the contents - or lack of - in the casket.

Progressive photographs were taken of the work and although no one displayed it, tension was mounting as the trio prepared to open the lid. Much to their relief the deceased was still in place.

At this point the two policemen readily recognized the importance of having an experienced mortician on hand. Mr. Phinn carried out a thorough examination of the deceased and pointed out numerous variations from the norm. This included slightly disarranged hair, position of the hands, and disarranged clothing which to the uninformed could have resulted from transportation and burial procedures, police were assured this was not the case.

After sufficient photographs were ob-

tained, the casket was closed and the grave site refilled.

Police found it rather strange they had not recovered the missing piece of the rough box lid. A complete search of the entire graveyard and surrounding area failed to turn it up, nor did they locate any digging equipment. Examination of the caretaker’s shed was made, but there were no signs of entry.

The penlight was taken to Brandon for examination, but the Ident. Section advised the object carried no identifiable fingerprints.

Further questioning of the deceased’s parents confirmed suspicions that the boyfriend was the only possible suspect.

Investigation in Brandon and the co-operation of the RCMP Crime Index Section in Winnipeg determined the identity of the suspect - a man from Milton, ON. Past records revealed he had spent a short time in an institution.

This information was circulated in the Crime Index Bulletin as it was felt he may have headed west. Investigation revealed he was last seen in Brandon, MB on October 3, 1973, although he had informed the deceased’s parents that he was go-

ing away on September 22, 1973 and in fact had phoned them that day saying he was calling from Moose Jaw, SK. On October 11, 1973 Brandon RCMP G.I.S. advised they had arrested the suspect in Brandon and had located some drugs on his person.

The investigators went to Brandon and interviewed the man for three hours. He denied any involvement in the offence, stating he was in BC at the time.

The interrogation however, led police to believe they had the person responsible and in order to confirm their suspicions, asked if he would consent to a polygraph test.

He readily agreed.

Three days later the polygraph test was administered and the results revealed the subject lied about his involvement.

Subsequently a statement was obtained wherein he admitted his responsibility.

Questioned about his method of digging the grave, he nonchalantly stated he had performed the task during the night of October 6, 1973 using only a hunting knife and his bare hands.

Considering the mental state of the man police were convinced this was the way the grave was

dug. He could offer no explanation for the missing piece of board and it was never located.

Following discussion with the Crown attorney, a charge of interfering with human remains under the Criminal Code was laid.

He was again interviewed on October 16, 1973 and a further statements admitting his involvement was obtained: his reason for digging up the grave was to prove to himself that his girlfriend was indeed dead.

He disposed of the drug charge against him and was remanded in custody on the Criminal Code charge. A lawyer from Legal Aid was supplied and subsequently the suspect underwent psychiatric assessment by two doctors. Basically they both agreed he was mentally disturbed, however he knew right from wrong and was fit to stand trial.

Consultation between the defence lawyer, Crown attorney and the doctors resulted in the charge being withdrawn and he was committed to an institute for treatment.

It is of interest to note the accused admitted having taken numerous illegal drugs in the past including LSD and psychiatrists felt his association with drugs caused his mental state.

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Words from the Editor Happy February! January has come and gone real fast and it was very nice to have had a reprieve from the cold weather experienced throughout the Christmas and New Year Season. Soon it will be Spring and the Snowbirds will slowly begin returning home.

We will have many things to look forward such as the dances, the lunches, the celebrations, the happy hours, and the meetings. If anyone has any suggestions for activities and meetings please feel free to contact me and I will get it to the right person. Please call me @ 204-422-8714. We can only get better if people participate.

Management is hoping to put behind 2017 and look forward to a better 2018. Conversations have been successful. Respect has been shown by both parties.

I am also looking for input into articles and submissions for this newsletter. Your ideas are more than welcomed and very much appreciated. Has anyone thought about becoming the new newsletter editor this June? Is anyone interested in seeing how it is done?

Please call me @ 204-422-8714.

Have a great month!

Debbie

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Asparagus Soup Submitted by Debbie Kokil 1 bunch of asparagus 1 zucchini 1 small onion 1 small pepper ½ jar of roasted peppers Fresh dill to taste Onion powder to taste Garlic powder or fresh garlic to taste Roasted red pepper and garlic seasoning to taste 2 cups of chicken broth ½ cup of quinoa Directions: 1.

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Cook asparagus until soft Chop up onion, zucchini, and pepper and fry in a bit of oil until cooked Add seasonings to vegetables (to your taste) Blend all vegetables with 1 cup of chicken broth Add the rest of the chicken broth Add more seasonings if desired Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a separate pot Add ½ cup of quinoa, turn to low and cover for 15-20 minutes Add cooked quinoa to blended vegetables and broth

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Poems by M.C. Fair

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CELEBRATIONS!

February Birthdays 1 Naomi Daignault 3 Jeannine Gauthier 3 Charmaine Mills 4 Don Murray 5 Rene Dupont 5 Horst Mueller 6 Robert Burfoot 9 Vivian Deurbrouck 9 Dianne Napady 10 Jeannette Carriere 10 Jacob Hes

10 John Scott 10 Jan Serediuk 11 Theresa Buors 11 Loraine Trudeau 12 Bob Hicks 14 Horace Buors 15 Thea Stone 16 Roger Defoort 16 Marlene Small 18 Debbie Prideaux 25 Linda Dupont

Please contact Doreen Leys 204-422-8273 or Shirlee Christensen 204-422-9501 to let us know about any birthday mistakes, anniversaries, illnesses or loss of a loved one.

We apologize if you have been forgotten... it probably was because we were unaware.

Sincerely Doreen and Shirlee

February Milestone Birthdays 1 – Naomi Daignault 12 – Bob Hicks 16 – Roger Defoort 16 – Marlene Small

Thinking of you...

Carla Perzel Jeannette Carriere

WORD SEARCH

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Joke du Jour On their wedding night, the young bride approached her new husband and asked for $20.00 for their first lovemaking encounter. In his highly aroused state, her husband readily agreed.

This scenario was repeated each time they made love, for more than 30 years, with him thinking that it was a cute way for her to afford new clothes and other incidentals that she needed.

Arriving home around noon one day, she was surprised to find her husband in a very drunken state. During the next few minutes, he explained that his employer was going through a process of corporate downsizing, and he had been let go. It was unlikely that, at the age of 59, he’d be able to find another position that paid anywhere near what he’d been earning, and therefore, they were financially ruined.

Calmly, his wife handed him a bank book which showed more than thirty years of steady deposits and interest totalling nearly $1 million. Then she showed him certificates of deposits issued by the bank which were worth over $2 million, and informed him that they were one of the largest depositors in the bank.

She explained that for the more than three decades she had ‘charged’ him for sex, these holdings had multiplied and these were the results of her savings and investments.

Faced with evidence of cash and investments worth over $3 million, her husband was so astounded he could barely speak, but finally he found his voice and blurted out, ‘If I’d had any idea what you were doing, I would have given you all my business!’

That’s when she shot him.

You know, sometimes, men just don’t know when to keep their mouths shut.

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Supplements to Take in Your 50s, 60s and 70s Get an edge over osteoporosis, heart disease, even cancer, with the right vitamins

by Amy Paturel, for AARP The Magazine

In an ideal world you would get all of your nutrients from fruits, vegetables and other unprocessed whole foods. But as you enter your 50s, hormonal changes make hitting your target quotas for certain vitamins and minerals increasingly difficult. While science can’t recreate everything nature has perfectly packed into whole foods, supplementing your diet with these key nutrients should help you stay on top of your game.

In Your 50s: Vitamin D and calcium: Bone loss accelerates during your 50s, especially among

women. “Since estrogen helps maintain bone mass, women become more vulnerable to bone loss after menopause,” says Diane McKay, a nutrition researcher at Boston’s Tufts University.

Recommended dose: 600 international units of vitamin D plus 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium for men and 1,200 mg for women, split into two daily doses.

Good food sources: Tuna, mackerel, beef liver, cheese, egg yolks are rich in vitamin D. To boost your calcium intake eat cheese, yogurt, milk, figs Omega-3 fatty acids: Omega3s help prevent irregular heartbeats, reduce plaque buildup in the arteries, inhibit inflammation and keep blood sugar levels in check. “Omega-3s are important for reducing in-

flammation wherever it comes up, whether as heart disease, cancer or Alzheimer’s,” says Christine Gerbstadt, M.D., author of Doctor’s Detox Diet.

Recommended dose: 1,000 mg of EPA and DHA omega3s per day.

Good food sources: Flaxseed oil, salmon, walnuts, edamame Probiotics: The older you are, the more vulnerable your system is to unhealthy bacteria.

“If your gut isn’t healthy, your body can’t absorb nutrients, so it doesn’t matter what supplements you take,” says nutritionist Jonny Bowden, author of The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth. Probiotics help by reintroducing good bacteria.

Recommended dose: 1 billion to 10 billion CFUs a few days a week.

Good food sources: Yogurt, kefir, kimchi, dark chocolate In Your 60s: Dietary requirements change as you get older, and while experts recommend getting most of your nutrients from food, sometimes that isn’t possible.

“Our guts become less efficient as we age, particularly when we reach our 60s and 70s, and that limits our ability to get sufficient nutrients from food,” says Tufts University’s McKay. Supplementing your diet with these key nutrients should help you stay on top of your game.

Vitamin B12: Even a mild vitamin B12 deficiency may put older adults at risk for dementia, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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17 But stomach acid, which is required for the body to absorb vitamin B12 from food, begins to decline during your 50s, so the Institute of Medicine recommends getting your B12 levels checked and supplementing if necessary.

Recommended dose: 2.4 micrograms daily.

Good food sources: Clams, beef liver, trout, cheeseburger, sirloin Omega-3: DHA is the most abundant omega-3 fatty acid in the brain’s cell membranes.

Over the past decade, studies have linked omega-3 fatty acids to brain benefits ranging from better blood flow and increased growth of brain cells to improved mood and enhanced memory. Unfortunately, as you age, your brain cells gradually lose the ability to absorb DHA, starving your mind and compromising both brain function and memory re-

tention. Recommended dose: 1,000 milligrams of DHA and EPA per day.

Good food sources: Flaxseed oil, salmon, walnuts, edamame Vitamin D: For years, scientists thought vitamin D’s only role was to enhance the absorption of calcium from food. Now research shows that vitamin D can reduce chronic pain, guard against heart disease, even ward off cancer.

The ideal source of this critical nutrient is sunlight. Unfortunately, your body’s ability to synthesize vitamin D from sunlight declines as you age.

Recommended dose: 600 international units daily. Look for supplements that contain vitamin D3, an active form that’s more effective than its vitamin D2 counterpart.

Good food sources: Tuna, mackerel, beef liver, cheese, egg yolks In Your 70s

Vitamin B12: As previously noted, even a mild vitamin B12 deficiency may put an older adult at risk for dementia. But stomach acid, which is required for the body to absorb vitamin B12 from food, declines with age. Since vitamin B12 is essential for optimal brain function, the Institute of Medicine advises adults over 50 to get most of their B12 from supplements.

Recommended dose: 2.4 micrograms daily.

Good food source: Clams, beef liver, trout, cheeseburger, sirloin Vitamin D: Vitamin D is essential to protect against illness and infection. The ideal source of this critical nutrient is sunlight. Unfortunately, your body’s ability to synthesize vitamin D from sunlight decreases with age. Recommended dose: 800 IU daily.

Look for supplements that

contain vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), an active form that’s more effective than its vitamin D2 counterpart.

Good food source: Tuna, mackerel, beef liver, cheese, egg yolks Protein: When you hit your 70s, your ability to build muscle mass deteriorates.

Plus, your protein needs grow even as your intake and appetite may wane. “Once you lose more than 10% of your muscle mass, your immune system doesn’t function properly,” says Randall J. Urban, chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Protein powders or pills can increase lean body mass and muscle. Recommended dose: 20 to 30 grams of whey protein powder mixed into a daily shake.

Good food source: Beef, chicken, beans, almonds

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BREAKFAST OUT OF THE VILL AGE Wednesday February 21, 2018 at 9:30 am Inn Ti Beauville in Richer, MB Breakfast includes 2 Eggs, 3 Bacon or 2 Ham or 3 Sausages, Grilled Hashbrowns, Toast, & Coffee $7.84 plus tax Contact Doreen Leys

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THEATER SEATS FOR SENIORS An old man lay awkwardly sprawled across three entire seats in the movie theatre.

When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the old man, “Sorry sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.”

The old man didn’t budge.

The usher became more impatient. “Sir, if you don’t get up from there I’m going to have to call the manager.”

Once again, the old man just muttered and did nothing.

The usher marched briskly back up the aisle, and in a moment returned with the manager.

Together the two of them tried repeatedly to get the old disheveled man to respond, but with no success.

Finally they summoned the police.

The officer surveyed the situation briefly, then asked, “All right, buddy, what’s your name?”

“Fred,” the old man moaned.

“Where you from, Fred?” asked the police officer.

With a terrible strain in his voice, and without moving, Fred replied; “The balcony”.......

Volunteer Drivers DRIVERS WHO WILL USE EITHER THEIR OWN OR THE RESIDENT’S VEHICLE: Ragnar Erlendson 204-422-5844 Syd Henderson 204-422-6290 Herb Inch 204-422-5849 Doreen Leys 204-422-8273 Leo Langlois 204-422-9496 DRIVERS WHO PREFER TO USE THEIR OWN VEHICLE: Al Wastle 204-422-5275 John Sluis 204-422-4111 (Summer Only) Bob & Hazel Hicks 204-422-5790

Ward 6 Councillor, RM of Ste. Anne Randy Eros 204-371-2959

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CAR KEYS Several days ago as I left a meeting at a hotel; I desperately gave myself a personal TSA pat down.

I was looking for my keys. They were not in my pockets. A quick search in the meeting room revealed nothing. Suddenly I realized I must have left them in the car. Frantically, I headed for the parking lot. My husband has scolded me many times for leaving the keys in the ignition. My theory is the ignition is the best place not to lose them. His theory is that the car will be stolen. As I burst through the door, I came to a terrifying conclusion. His theory was right. The parking lot was empty. I immediately called the police. I gave them my location, confessed that I had left my keys in the car, and that it had been stolen.

Then I made the most difficult call of all, “Honey,” I stammered; (I always call him “honey” in times like these.) “I left my keys in the car and it’s been stolen.” There was a period of silence. I thought the call had been dropped, but then I heard his voice.

“Are you kidding’ me”, he barked, “I dropped you off”!

Now it was my time to be silent. Embarrassed, I said, “Well, come and get me.”

He retorted, “I will, as soon as I convince this cop I didn’t steal your car.”

Yep it’s the golden years...............

RESIDENTS LIST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS Residents who wish to provide other residents with professional business support. Contact the newsletter email pvra20@yahoo.ca to pass along your information if you want to be on this list. Thank you.

Jo-Ann Lee Provincial Marriage Commissioner 40 Harmony Lane 204-990-2624 Wayne Pierce Commissioner for Oaths Free to Paradise Residents 204-422-9116

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FOOT CARE SERVICES OFFERED INÂ PARADISE VILLAGE! Seine River Services for Seniors

Lynda Seewald, a Certified (Diabetic) Foot Care Nurse is ready to come to your home if you are in need of this service. Offered every 2 months.

For more information please contact the Resource Coordinator, Juliette Rowan @ 204-4245285 to register and become a client.

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Sudoku PET SITTING Services

No Overnights At My Home Call Marilyn 204-422-6290

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Sunny Florida Calling...

Reviewing past newsletter issues in color on the computer is a heart warming way to hold our Paradise friends close while we’re 2300 miles from home.

Chilling January weather for two weeks dropped temps into the 20 degree F. range with windshield frost, fog, and slippery highways...even Tallahassee to the north got a wake-up call with a dusting of the white stuff. Somehow, here in Zephyrhills, the strawberries and tomatoes survived as everyone hunkered down.

Last week of January we’ll cruise the Caribbean again, then return to mingle and consume sticky cotton candy at the Florida State Fair and the Strawberry Festival...never a dull moment here.

Always thinking about our Paradise family. Have you hugged someone today?

Happy Valentine’s Day from Ila and Brian Cooper

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Helping Others Article We are a community of retired people some older than others, some sicker than others, some lonelier than others, some more fragile than others, and others capable of helping others. It has come to my attention this week that many of us here may require support of some kind such as yard work, walking the dog, shovelling the snow, needing groceries, cleaning the eaves troughs, picking up the mail, advice on repairs, suggestions on who to call when repairs are needed or just needing some company and conversation. Don’t be afraid to

ask your neighbours, your friends for help. Don’t be too proud because there are people here who thrive on helping others and being there for neighbours and friends.

Since I have lived here with my Mom, Doreen, beginning July 2013, we have been blessed with the help of fellow neighbours because of falling trees, broken bathtub faucets, friendship and conversation. We have no problem asking for help when needed and we would definitely give back whenever asked of ourselves.

Don’t forget all of the volunteers who support

the PVRA, the Newsletter, the Social Functions, any one of these people would be willing to assist as well. Just ask or share with someone if you have a concern.

I have chosen this article provided by Jenny Santi in the August 4th, 2017 TIME Magazine to ask all of you to look after each other here in Paradise Village. This is a great community to live in and we

all have a common goal to live well and be happy no matter what life throws at us. Last year many residents gathered together in support of each other so let’s keep that going in 2018 by becoming even stronger towards each other and making the future of Paradise Village a wonderful place to live in.

Debbie Kokil, Editor PVRA Newsletter

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The Secret to Happiness Is Helping Others 6 tips to living a life But is there a deeper truth the right thing, but also a 5. Be proactive, not reacmatter of choosing what is tive with purpose and behind the truism?

We have all felt the The resounding answer right for us. meaning There is a Chinese saying that goes: “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing.

If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.”

For centuries, the greatest thinkers have suggested the same thing: Happiness is found in helping others.

For it is in giving that we receive — Saint Francis of Assisi The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity — Leo Tolstoy We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give — Winston Churchill Making money is happiness; making other people happy is a superhappiness — Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus Giving back is as good for you as it is for those you are helping, because giving gives you purpose. When you have a purpose-driven life, you’re a happier person — Goldie Hawn And so we learn early: It is better to give than to receive. The venerable aphorism is drummed into our heads from our first slice of a shared birthday cake.

is yes. Scientific research provides compelling data to support the anecdotal evidence that giving is a powerful pathway to personal growth and lasting happiness. Through MRI technology, we now know that giving activates the same parts of the brain that are stimulated by food and sex. Experiments show evidence that altruism is hardwired in the brain— and it’s pleasurable. Helping others may just be the secret to living a life that is not only happier but also healthier, wealthier, more productive, and meaningful.

But it’s important to remember that giving doesn’t always feel great.

The opposite could very well be true: Giving can make us feel depleted and taken advantage of. Here are some tips to that will help you give not until it hurts, but until it feels great: 1. Find your passion Our passion should be the foundation for our giving. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving. It’s only natural that we will care about this and not so much about that, and that’s OK. It should not be simply a matter of choosing

2. Give your time The gift of time is often more valuable to the receiver and more satisfying for the giver than the gift of money. We don’t all have the same amount of money, but we all do have time on our hands, and can give some of this time to help others—whether that means we devote our lifetimes to service, or just give a few hours each day or a few days a year.

3. Give to organizations with transparent aims and results According to Harvard scientist Michael Norton, “Giving to a cause that specifies what they’re going to do with your money leads to more happiness than giving to an umbrella cause where you’re not so sure where your money is going.”

4. Find ways to integrate your interests and skills with the needs of others “Selfless giving, in the absence of self-preservation instincts, easily becomes overwhelming,” says Adam Grant, author of Give & Take. It is important to be “otherish,” which he defines as being willing to give more than you receive, but still keeping your own interests in sight.

dread that comes from being cajoled into giving, such as when friends ask us to donate to their fundraisers. In these cases, we are more likely to give to avoid humiliation rather than out of generosity and concern. This type of giving doesn’t lead to a warm glow feeling; more likely it will lead to resentment.

Instead we should set aside time, think about our options, and find the best charity for our values.

6. Don’t be guilt-tripped into giving I don’t want to discourage people from giving to good causes just because that doesn’t always cheer us up. If we gave only to get something back each time we gave, what a dreadful, opportunistic world this would be! Yet if we are feeling guilt-tripped into giving, chances are we will not be very committed over time to the cause.

The key is to find the approach that fits us. When we do, then the more we give, the more we stand to gain purpose, meaning and happiness—all of the things that we look for in life but are so hard to find.

By Jenni Santi in Time Magazine

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JANUARY PUZZLE ANSWERS

Who is interested in playing Water Volleyball?

Would you? Could you? When?

It would be great to get together once again in our pool and enjoy a game of water volleyball like we used to each week. Looking to begin in February - we just need to know who would be interested and when and what time? At the pool party on January 20th many enjoyed the pool and played water volleyball so it is my hope that we can join in again for a weekly match that gets us active and doing something more. If you are interested please contact Sherran Ross @ 204-422-5674. We can start with an afternoon or evening during the week or on Saturday after 4:00 pm. Please don’t be shy.

Let’s do this!

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The Funny Bone Last year I replaced all the windows in my house with the expensive triple-pane energy-efficient kind.

Today I got a call from Home Depot who installed them. The caller complained that the work had been completed a year ago and I still hadn’t paid for them.

Helloooo? Just because I’m a senior citizen doesn’t mean that I am automatically mentally challenged.

So, I told him just what his fast-talking sales guy told me last year -- these windows would pay for themselves in a year--Hellooooo? It’s been a year, so they’re paid for, I told him.

There was only silence at the other end of the line, so I finally hung up.

He never called back. I bet he felt like an idiot.

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LOVE Welcome to February! The “romantics” call it the “love month”, with Valentine’s Day, of course, being the center of the celebration.

There are so many “kinds of love” around, it seems. Some very admirable, some, as the popular saying goes, just “fake love”.

But there is one “love” above all others: God’s love. In fact, the Bible declares: “God IS love (I John 4:8). He is the Ultimate Source and Perfection of all true affection, kindness, care compassion, mercy, and grace. “Agape love”: the Greek word used for love in this verse means “giving, self-sacrificing love”.

It is best illustrated in another wonderful verse (St. John 3:16): “For God so loved the world (you & I & all mankind) that He gave His One and Only Son (Jesus Christ) that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Songwriters, singers, authors, poets, men, women, and youth of all the ages have attempted to capture the wonder and glory of this marvelous love of God, yet, I’m sure that all those efforts, though awe inspiring, will fade away to nothing when we see our matchless Saviour and Lord face to face and fall before Him in worship and adoration at His heavenly throne some glorious day!

May His all surpassing love and grace fill your life today and everyday!

PLEASE NOTE: Although the Paradise Village Church is taking a 3 month “sabbatical” (with no services in the Recreation Centre until “Palm Sunday” – March 25, 2018) the congregation “keeps in touch” and prayer for one another and all the Village still carries on. If you or others you know have need for prayer, please feel free to contact Dennis Hall (204-422-9870) or Pastor Stan Kehler (204-326-1748) anytime.

Monthly Church fellowship breakfasts (usually the second Monday every month) at 10:00 am at various area restaurants will continue. One and all are welcome!!! For details give Dennis a call (204-422-9870)

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2016-2018 NEWSLETTER TEAM Editor: Debbie Kokil 5 Parkview Drive R5H 1J6 - 204-422-8714 Advertising: Les Hooper 12 Harmony Lane R5H 0A2 - 204-422-8583 Distribution (Sum): Brian Fulmore 9 Harmony Lane R5H 0A2 - 204-422-9190 Distribution (Win): Frank Leys 7 Nature Drive R5H 1H2 - 204-422-8273 You can contact us via e-mail: pvra20@yahoo.ca and drop off any submissions to 5 Parkview Drive by the 15th of each month for the following issue.

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