PVRA Newsletter August 2016

AUGUST 2016 Words from the Editor, Debbie Kokil August is here already! Every month, when I have completed the newsletter, it feels like I have tons of time until the next month‌but time goes by too fast.

I would like to thank all of you who help me fill in the newsletter each month.

On that note, of those in charge of the activities, could you please send me dates of when and what time these activities are during the year so that I can put them correctly onto the calendar.

Thanks in advance.

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PARADISE VILLAGE NEWS

Welcome New Residents to Paradise Village James (Jim) Horsfall –2 Sunset Drive, Jim moved to Paradise from across the highway, just on the other side of Country Charm Resort. He took possession on April 15, 2016. Jim has many talents and hobbies. He said that he inherited his craftsmanship from his grandfather and father, who operated a cabinet shop in Winnipeg for many years.

He keeps himself busy with things like, woodworking, sketching (illustrations), wood carving, and upholstery.

Jim showed us some pictures of some of the beautiful work of arts that they created. Jim also had many stories of his working career in Montreal, and Winnipeg. Although Jim had retired, he returned to his previous employment at a Heavy Equipment Dealership. Jim, known as Pa-Pa, has 2 children and 4 grandchildren. In his spare time he likes baseball, and loves to tinker. We went over the events and the activities that are held, and also mentioned some of the many activities that are yet to come. Welcome to Paradise Village Jim. Ralph & Marilyn Brooke – 18 Nature Drive Ralph and Marilyn moved to Paradise Village, from River Heights, in Winnipeg, Mb. Although, they had purchased their home in August 2015, they only moved in July 8, 2016. They are busy renovating and giving their new home a fresh look. They also have had time to do some socializing with the neighbours and friends here in Paradise, and so far they are having great time meeting some new people. Marilyn retired from the position of Librarian at Red River College and Manitoba Health. She is an artist and loves to do crafts, gardening, and music. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music and also taught Piano. Marilyn also runs the Big Band Jam in Mesa, when they go south for the winter. She has joined the Jammers that meet in Ste Anne.

Ralph is a “Jack of all Trades” as we could see with all the renovations he has been doing. He is a natural born athlete. He enjoys golfing, shooting pool, and all the sports. We saw some pictures of his comical side of his golfing attire. He also enjoys Classical Music. We talked about the activities and events that are coming up in Paradise, and also were happy that they have already attended some of these events. Welcome to Paradise, and hope to see you at the many functions that are held.

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AUGUST 2016 Hosted by the Paradise Village Mixed Golf League….. ….held on Friday, July 15th, at the Oakwood Golf Course was a beautiful day for golfing and getting together.

44 Residents showed up to golf and many more came out to enjoy the meal put on by the Oakwood Golf Course. It was very good and there was plenty to eat for $10.95.

Shortly after dinner prizes and door prizes were handed out.

The Putting Contest was cancelled because it would have overlapped into dinner. Maybe next year.

Thank you to all of the volunteers and the staff of the Oakwood Golf Course.

“Hooked” or “Green is the Colour of his True Love’s Hair” The sun shone bright, the sky was clear, “Shirt sleeve weather” was finally here!

And with the greening grass, the “call”: Revives the worship of the “Little White Ball” Soon the familiar sounding “crack” as club meets ball and tee flies back. The loud exclamation: “What a great shot!”

The bitter anguish when it’s not.

All part of the game, or dare I say: The “addicting habit” for come what may.

They keep coming back to lower their score, and pay the price: Green fees, lost balls, and more.

The warm wind whispers on that sunny day: “You’re hooked, duffer!”

“And you won’t get away!”

On #1 HWY, 6 Miles E of HWY #12 Terry Pachal Club Manager Pro Shop 1.204.422.8045 Toll Free 1.800.615.7773 oakwoodgolf@hotmail.com www.oakwoodgolf.net 53 Desautels Street Ste. Anne, Manitoba R5H 1B9

“Your pride will bring you back for more: Even one stroke off last week’s score!”

Back home, the little wife sits all alone; Thinks, “O where has my hubby’s love flown?

“He used to whisper, “Honey, you’re so fair!”

But now, “Green is the colour of his true love’s hair!”

Submitted by Dennis Hall, Former Golfer 4

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A husband going golfing….

The wife asks, “Where are you going?”

“I’m going golfing,” he replies.

She says, “I want you to fix the door. It is not closing properly.”

He replies, “You don’t see Carpenter written across my forehead do you?”

She says, “I want you to check that electric socket. It’s not working either.”

He replies, “You don’t see Electrician written across my forehead, do you?”

So, while the husband was golfing, the wife got a repairman to fix both of the problems. When the husband came home he noticed the door was fixed and also the electric socket.

He asks, “Who did the job?”

The wife replies, “I called a repairman.”

“What did you pay him?” he asks.

The wife replies, “I asked him if he wanted a batch of cookies or sex.”

So the husband says, “I guess you gave him some cookies?”

The wife replies, “You don’t see Betty Crocker written across my forehead do you?”

Submitted by Julian Degraves

Custom Interior/Exterior Wood Furniture Decks, Fences and Sheds Handyman Services

Call for Free Estimates Working Evenings & Weekends 1 (204) 771-4383

Greg Sawatzky sawatzkywoodworksw@gmail.com 5

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2016-2018 Executive Members

MEMBERSHIPS?

HAVE YOU PAID YOURS?

President: Ludwik Jarco 1st Vice-President: Barry Davenport

If you want to remain a member for the 2016/2017 year, please contact us and we will be glad to renew your membership!

2nd Vice-President: Gord Macpherson Secretary/Membership: Joanne Kehler Membership: Paulette Barley

If your last name begins with A - K Joanne Kehler 32 Sunset 204-422-6248 If your last name begins with L - Z Paulette Barley 1 Sunset 204-422-5936 email ParadiseNews5@gmail.com

Thanks so much!

Editorial: Debbie Kokil Kitchen: Sherran Ross Treasurer: Cheryl Porte Social: Rose McDonald House: Peter Elwick (absent) (Please see page 36 for addresses & contact numbers)

What makes Paradise a Paradise? 

The still cool air at 2 am in the morning

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The adorable pets that I love to spoil

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The Paradise “Jammers” who give a smile to the residents at the Villa

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The fact that everyone cares and supports each other every single day

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The incredible neighbours who lend a hand and an ear to listen: Myrna & Phil, Ron and Lorie, Anne, Leo Langlois, Lorraine & Malcolm, and many others

God Bless You All, Rose Angell & Amy Maynard XXXXOOOO

Between 2:00 & 4:00 pm $1.00 Cone $2.00 Sundae

The Next Meeting is on Wednesday August 3rd @ 11:30 AM at the Recreation Center 6

From the Tab Man …..Frank Leys Please don't crush beer cans...

(A bag of crushed cans was placed at the shop and there were a lot of beer cans crushed) And the RECYCLE BIN outside of the Recreation Center is used for kitchen recycling only so please no pop cans.

There two bins at the shop for you to drop off pop cans.

BADGERING OFFICIAL A farmer was in his barn when a vehicle pulled into his driveway. The car had markings on the door stating it was an official government vehicle. A man got out and proceeded to inform the farmer that he was an official warden.

He flashed his badge and told the farmer that the badge allowed him to investigate and go anywhere he wanted to on the farm, looking for anything illegal. He went on and on about his authority that this badge bestowed upon him.

The farmer shrugged and said "No problem.

Go anywhere you want but not that field" He then went into the barn to do some chores.

A few minutes later he heard the official screaming outside. He ran out to see what was the matter, only to discover that the man had ventured into the field he had been warned not to enter and was being chased by a bull “DO SOMETHING" the man yelled at the farmer, “THIS BULL IS GOING TO KILL ME!” The farmer yelled back, ''SHOW HIM YOUR BADGE!” Submitted by Anne Prior

PARADISE VILLAGE NEWS

As mentioned in July’s Message, a meeting occurred with Management and your Executive. A “positive meeting” for both parties. We voiced our concerns, they voiced theirs. We both came away form the meeting agreeing that further meetings would be desirable.

A couple of Management concerns were: dumping of twigs/tree trimmings/grass cuttings. These ARE NOT to be put into the bush or left at the sides of the roads. Twigs/branches/trimmings are to be cut up into 3 foot lengths, bundled and tied and left at the end of your driveway. You would then call the Office and arrangements will be made to collect them.

Rumours were addressed and hopefully put to rest.

Anyone having an issue or a concern is advised to contact Management through the Office (I suggest with a letter addressed to them, keeping a copy for yourself) and they will address the issue or concern.

The Office has “live animal traps” if you are having problems with rodents, feral cats, etc.

You should have received your “Villager” newsletter from the Office. It is very informative and hopefully it has answered some of your concerns.

Next year’s PVRA Phonebook will also have e-mail addresses included for everyone’s convenience.

Once again; enough said. Enjoy the remainder of the Summer.

Ludwik Jarco, PVRA President 2016/2017 PVRA Phonebook Corrections and Changes Kehler, Abe & Elisabeth 5 Lakeview Drive not 8 Krahn, Victor & Erna 12 Nature Drive new phone number 204-422-8039 Mills, Gordon & Charmaine not Charmine 46 Paradise Drive Ratte, Paul & Linda 11 Nature Drive new phone number 204-599-9978 Swiskoski, Darlene 35 Paradise Drive phone number should be 204-422-9415 Contact Membership for changes and corrections 7

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Photos submitted

by Brian Cooper UNTIL NEXT YEAR!!!

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PARADISE VILLAGE NEWS

JIM or TIM HARMS Steinbach, MB. R5G 0H4 Call for a FREE ESTIMATE

204-346-0325 Email: angharms@shaw.ca

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Phone: 422-5985

Fax: 422-5325

TABS FOR WHEELCHAIRS - 2016 Dear Friends, On behalf of Holy Cross School and the Tabs for Wheelchairs program, I would like to thank everyone who has faithfully collected tabs, cans, metals of any kind and given them to your faithful organizers at Paradise Village, Frank and Doreen Leys, who in turn have cashed them in for our program. You have amazingly contributed over $1700 in the last year! That is absolutely fantastic! Words can’t express how grateful we are for your generosity of time and energy!

The wheelchair presentation to Jessica went beautifully and it was an unbelievable feeling to see her receive this specialized chair that has the capability of being elevated, in order for her to work in a kitchen and also give her greater mobility every day! If you missed watching it on the CTV news, you can go to http://bit.ly/28RaniO and see a little clip of the presentation.

I know that you will continue doing what you have been doing and I hope even more people get involved as we would like to present two wheelchairs in 2018 as it is our 20 th Anniversary that year. In order to do that, we need a lot more people saving! Our recipient for 2017 has already been chosen and her name is Delaney Kolowca.

If you would like, another way to support the program is by giving a cash donation. Income Tax Receipts will be given for anything over $20. Since there might be a Postal Strike in the near future, you could give it to Frank or Doreen and they will make sure that we get it. You should write the cheque to Holy Cross School and put “Tabs for Wheelchairs” in the bottom left hand corner.

Thanks once again for your wonderful support and hope we will see more of you at our next wheelchair presentation!

Gwen Buccini, Coordinator of Tabs for Wheelchairs at Holy Cross School 10

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July Milestone Birthdays If your name is missing off the birthday list please call: Doreen 204-422-8273 or Shirlee 204-422-9501 also let Membership know

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Robert Angell Marvin Zubrin Rosemary Angell Raymond Funk Dolphus Nobiss Ilene Goschke Joan Hood Silvia Steinhilber Marilyn Verch Dennis Hall Russell Bencharski Neil Martens Walter Ediger Lilly Lowing Elsie Clemis Barry Davenport Gary Morton Gerry Steffens Barbara Derksen Jude Boulianne Kathy Lounsbury Craig Marchand Anna Praymayer Tracie Loxton

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Erna Martens Ed Goschke Garth Christensen Norm Cunningham Sylvia Winzinowich Raymond Couture Dianne Settee Barb Prior Barbara Marchand Gord Herner Don Gauthier Barry Knox Elmer Mateychuk Frank Leys Carmelle Maynard Marilyn Davenport Doretta Grondin Joanne Kehler Carole Dern Darlene Newman Gene Porte Harold Burnell Laura Inch Linda Burfoot Kelli Zimmermann

Rio 2016 Olympics - Follow the Summer Olympic Games

1 - Helvi Savilaasko 13 - Joyce Lindsay 23 - Flo Bergeron 28 Jos Droux John & Elsie Bordynuik August 5th 2016

Roger Defoort Jos Droux John Gara Doretta Grondin Wayne Johannesson Linton Pointon on the loss of his wife, Ollie Corinne & Merv Shushack on the loss of Corinne’s mother

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PARADISE DRIVE

I am also available to seniors who are interested in locating for the perfect assisted living apartments.

Interior/Exterior Renos New Construction Free Estimates Pat Connelly, Owner Ste. Anne, MB

is back again and what a party it was.

No rain, no mosquitoes, just perfect weather, GREAT people and GREAT food.

What else could we ask for?

A BIG thank you goes out to Evelyn Fillion for putting it all together...to Gord Mills for the Music‌ to Jean Mushrow for setting up the games...and of course to all of the helpers! It could not have been done without all of you.

Evelyn - You’re already nominated as co-ordinator for next year!

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Depot 204-422-5970

MODTECH SALES AND SERVICE INSTALLATION REPAIR

COMPUTERS - LAPTOPS - CONSOLES NETWORKING - HOME MEDIA - Satellite Adam Kokil Phone - 204-392-6513

Contact Joanne Kehler to order your home & office supplies delivered here for your convenience 204-422-6248 or email joken@simplyconnected.ca

Paradise Village Cookbooks $12.00 each Please contact: Rose McDonald 204-422-8990 to get one for yourself or as a gift for someone you love.

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PARADISE VILLAGE Never thought about this before but important to know! I know some of you own GUNS but this is something to think about...If you don't have a gun, here's a more humane way to wreck someone's evil plans for you. Did you know this? I didn't. I never really thought of it before. I guess I can get rid of the baseball bat. Unfortunately, the bad guys can use it too.

Paradise Tuesdays 10% off all services (Except for therapeutic massage)

Call 204-320-1995

www.fountainviewspa.com

Wasp Spray - A receptionist in a church in a high risk area was concerned about someone coming into the office on Monday to rob them when they were counting the collection. She asked the local police department about using pepper spray and they recommended to her that she get a can of wasp spray instead.

The wasp spray, they told her, can shoot up to twenty feet away and is a lot more accurate, while with the pepper spray, they have to get too close to you and could overpower you. The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker until they get to the hospital for an antidote. She keeps a can on her desk in the office & it doesn't attract attention from people like a can of pepper spray would.

She also keeps one nearby at home for home protection. Thought this was interesting and might be of use.

34069-B Borland Rd La Broquerie, MB R0A 0W0

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May 23rd to September 30, 2016 Water Aerobics will be available Monday to Friday 9:15 am to 10:00 am

If you require more information please contact Sherran Ross at 204-422-5674 PHONE:204.326.6400 FAX:204.326.6420

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WORD SEARCH

ANNUALS BEANS BEETS BIENNIAL BROCCOLI CARROTS COMPOST CULTIVATE DAISIES DIGGING

FERTILIZER FLOWERS FUCHSIA GARDEN GERANIUMS GLOVES GNOME GREENHOUSE GROW HOES

Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.

The remaining 27 letters spell a Lady Bird Johnson quote.

HORTICULTURE HOSE HYDRANGEA LILACS LILIES MARIGOLDS ORGANIC PEAS PERENNIAL PETUNIAS

PINWHEEL PITCH FORK PLANTING RAIN RAKE RELAXING ROSES ROWS SEEDS SHOVEL

SOIL SPADE SUNSHINE TOMATOES TROWEL TULIPS VEGETABLES WATER WEEDS WHEELBARROW 17

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Travel Services Available in Paradise - Certified travel counselor - Personal service - In home consultations available - Travel Insurance - Call for a price on any of your travels

FOOT CARE SERVICES OFFERED IN PARADISE VILLAGE! Jennifer Lohr-Reimund, a Certified (Diabetic) Foot Care Nurse will be coming to Paradise Village once a month for those in need of foot care.

If you are interested in making an appointment for foot care please contact the Seine River Services for Seniors Resource Coordinator, Juliette Rowan @ 204-424-5285

Shirley Noel Lot 31 Lake Riviera Box 1093 Ste. Anne, MB R5H 1C1

In home service $55 for the initial assessment and $40 thereafter

Phone: 204-422-8326 Cell: 204-791-8316 Email: snoel@tpi.ca

Better food for all. ‫ ٭‬Fresh Meats ‫ ٭‬Produce ‫ ٭‬In-Store Bakery

‫ ٭‬Pharmacy ‫ ٭‬Deli ‫ ٭‬A la Carte

Earn 7x Air Miles Reward Miles On Your Prescriptions Everyday Store 204-326-1316

Pharmacy 204-326-1823

Clearspring Village, Steinbach 18

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ALL MUST BE GONE BY AUGUST 15TH 

42” Wide Deep Freeze $75

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Med. Dark Oak Entertainment Unit (Fits a 42” TV) $500

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Light Oak Buffet and Hutch $500 Please contact Lillian Wright at 204-346-4511 or by email at lillian.wright.75@gmail.com

Oak Table 2 Leaves 6 Chairs Good Condition!!!

Call 204-794-0245 Price: $400 On her first day at the senior complex, the new manager addressed all the seniors pointing out some of her rules: “The female sleeping quarters will be out-of-bounds for all males, and the male dormitory to the females. Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time."

She continued, "Anybody caught breaking this rule the second time will be fined $60. Being caught a third time will cost you a fine of $180. Are there any questions?"

At this point, an older gentleman stood up in the crowd inquired: "How much for a season pass?

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Casino News

NOTE: Please remember our new arrangement for parking. We will no longer be picking up at the Recreation Centre. You can park by the PV office and the other building located there.

At the time of writing, we are all looking forward to our

trips shortly.

I look forward to seeing you all in September.

Marilyn Peters, Hostess

204-326-4939

Line Dancing‌... takes place every Tuesday in the Recreation Center from 10:00 am to 12 noon.

We are looking for more residents who would like to line dance with us.

This is great exercise, lots of fun, and a great way to meet fellow residents.

Hope to see you there, John Sluis 204-422-4111 20

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PARADISE SQUARES Caller Ernie & Shirley’s annual Summer Square Dance & BBQ was held at the Anola Community Hall on Sunday July 24th The attendance count was over one hundred, including thirteen dancers from Paradise Squares. A great dance was followed by a delicious BBQ and potluck supper rounding out the day.

A good number of dancers from Manitoba will be attending the National Square Dance Convention in Regina, July 28-30th...at last count eight hundred dancers had registered from across Canada and the USA. Larry Trush 21

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SMASHED POTATOES

Let’s have a look and a laugh at some creative children’s kitchen recipes….

Submitted by Larry Menec (Retired School Teacher)

“Stoves really is dangerous - and you shouldn’t go near one till you get married” The hidden message for the WORD SEARCH is: WHERE FLOWERS BLOOM SO DOES HOPE

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Paradise Village Christian Fellowship Church PRAYER is the highest form of communication: It is communion with God. David, the Psalmist exclaims: “O Thou that hearest prayer, unto Thee shall all flesh come (Psalm 65:2) Prayer to the Heavenly Father is the wonderful privilege of every man, woman and child on earth. It is also a place of great joy & peace in the presence of God. Someone said: “Prayer is so simple! It is like opening a door and slipping into the very presence of God. There in the stillness to listen to His voice.

Perhaps to petition your requests, or perhaps to just listen: it matters not.

JUST TO BE THERE IN HIS PRESENCE: THAT IS PRAYER.” Martin Luther declared: “Prayer is the most important thing in my life.

If I should neglect prayer for a single day, I should lose a great deal of the fire of faith.”

Jesus gives us a special invitation: “Come unto Me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will giver you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) It’s for ALL who will accept His bidding….

Come worship with us on Sundays at 10 A.M. at the Recreation Center in Paradise Village.

Everyone is welcome. Coffee and Fellowship following the Service.

If anyone has special prayer requests please call the President, Dennis Hall.

MENS Breakfast Fellowship: 2nd Monday of each month (10 a.m. at various restaurants) rides can be arranged. For details give Dennis a call at 204-422-9870.

Please watch the bulletin Boards by the mail boxes for Paradise Village Church Monthly “Special Events.” Of course, everyone is warmly welcome to attend these (and ALL) functions of your Village Church.

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204-422-6631 or anni@steannetaxservice.ca

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Paradise Village Singles Who said that fellows can’t be perfect hosts? Steve proved this theory absolutely wrong when he hosted our July get together. Great job Steve! We loved your spacious venue with the over flow area in the comfortable sun room. Nineteen attended including new attendees June & Alice & guest Bev (Bernice’s sister). We certainly enjoyed their company and hope they will be regulars. The birthday celebrant was June who was “caked” and toasted in typical fashion.

Carol reminded the group that the Singles Club is responsible for the Paradise Breakfast in September.

A meeting will be held soon to discuss the menu etc.

Later on in July Vida arranged a trip to the Geppetto’s Mini Golf and six ladies participated. Between rains we played 18 holes (there were several hole in ones.) We then explored the fascinating shop and had a super lunch at the “Timberline”.

The Golfers @ Geppettos

Steve’s famous dragon oversees the gang

Happy Birthday JUNE

Carol’s wish list @ Geppetto’s store Fabulous desserts were served

Les Hooper is hosting our annual BBQ. 12 Harmony Lane on August 8th, 5:00 pm If you haven't already indicated what you will bring to the pot luck. Please call Les at 204-257-0700.

The boys will supply the hotdogs and burgers. Come Hungry!

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July 6, 2016 July 8, 2016

1st

Larry Menec

953

1st

Vivian Deurbrouck

142

2nd

Lorraine Knox

942

2nd

Susan Vanderwerf

136

3rd

Lionel Meilleur

939

3rd 3rd 3rd

Jean Mushrow Vida Bowyer Jim L’Esperance

135 135 135

July 15, 2016 1st

Rick Mushrow

141

2nd

Jim L’Esperance

139

3rd

Susan Vanderwerf

133

July 22, 2016 1st

Ruth Jarco

142

2nd 3rd 3rd

Jim L’Esperance Shirlee Christensen Jean Mushrow

139 133 133

July 13, 2016 1st

Harold Burnell

941

2nd

Lorraine Knox

940

3rd

Rick Mushrow

932

July 20, 2016 1st

Leo Langlois

(Two-Table Progressive) April 29, 2016 Correction 1st

Susan Vanderwerf July 17, 2016

1st

Ludwik Jarco

970

2nd

John Perreault

3rd

Susan Vanderwerf

2nd

Harold Burnell

966

3rd

Lionel Meilleur

952

July 27, 2016

July 24, 2016 1st

Wayne Johannesson

1st

Judy Burnell

941

2nd

Jim L’Esperance

2nd

Jim L’Esperance

940

3rd

Jim Stone

3rd

Vida Bowyer

938

Playing Card Facts & Trivia Some interesting facts (or possibly fiction) about playing cards.

It is said that each of the suits on a deck of cards in a card game represents the four major pillars of the economy in the Middle Ages: Hearts represented the Church, Spades represented the Military, Clubs represented Agriculture, and Diamonds represented the Merchant Class. Each face card in a deck of playing cards is said to represent a great person from history: Knave (Jack) of Spades – Ogier the Dane/Holger Danske (a Knight of Charlemagne) Knave (Jack) of Hearts – La Hire (Comrade-in-Arms to Joan of Arc, & member of Charles VII’s court) Knave (Jack) of Diamonds – Hector Knave (Jack) of Clubs – Judas Maccabeus, or Lancelot Queen of Spades – Pallas Queen of Hearts – Judith Queen of Diamonds – Rachel (either biblical, historical (see Charles above), or mythical as a corruption of the Celtic Ragnel, relating to Lancelot below) Queen of Clubs – Argine (possibly an anagram of Regina, which is Latin for queen, or perhaps Argea, wife of Polybus and mother of Argus) King of Spades – David King of Hearts – Charles (possibly Charlemagne, or Charles VII, where Rachel would then be the pseudonym of his mistress, Agnès Sorel) King of Diamonds – Julius Caesar King of Clubs – Alexander the Great The King of Hearts is the only king without a mustache and is the only king with a sword through his head, otherwise known as the “Suicide King”. The Face Cards (King, Queen & Jack) are referred to as the “Court”.

52 cards represents the 52 weeks in a year 4 suits represents the 4 seasons 13 cards in each suit represents the 13 weeks in each season 12 Royals represent the 12 months 2 red and 2 black suits represent the 4 different solstices The 4 suits also represent the four natural elements Hearts = Water, Clubs = Fire, Diamonds = Earth Spades = Air

An interesting fact about playing cards is that the speciallyconstructed decks were sent to American soldiers who were being held in German camps during World War II. The United States Playing Card Company collaborated with the government in the production of these cards. What made these cards so unique was, once they became wet, they peeled apart. Inside, the prisoners found parts of maps that would lead them to freedom.

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For All Your Auto Body Repair Needs 724 Traverse Road Ste. Anne, MB R5H 1B2 Phone/Fax: (204)422-8840 Cell: 204-355-8476 Bob Saindon

Ste. Anne Library 16 rue de l’Eglise

204-422-9958

Hours: Monday

11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday

11:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday 11:00 pm - 7:00 pm

 204-326-3917 Clearspring Centre - Steinbach, MB

Thursday

11:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday

10:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Saturday

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sunday

Closed

Free membership for the residents of Ste. Anne and Paradise Village.

More than 22,000 books in English and French.

Access to computers or bring your own.

Free WiFi provided.

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PVRA Newsletter Co-ordinator and Carrier Information Without the help of our volunteer co-ordinators, Frank Leys and Brian Fulmore, and the team of volunteer carriers, we would not have such an efficient delivery of our Newsletter every month.

I am providing the list of carriers for your street and if you have not received your newsletter you can call the co-ordinator. Remember you must be a PVRA Member in order to receive a monthly newsletter. If you want to become a Member please contact Paulette Barley 204-422-5936 or Joanne Kehler 204-422-6248.

Co-ordinators: (Summer) Brian Fulmore 204-422-9190 (Winter) Frank Leys 204-422-8273 (Editor) Debbie Kokil 204-422-8714

Team of Delivery Carriers are as follows: Route 1: Route 2: Route 3: Route 4:

1-15 Parkview Drive 1-39 Sunset Drive 1-19 Lakeview Drive 1-16 Harmony Lane

Ann Scharff Lilly Lowing Myrna Mackenzie Brian Fulmore (S) Alan Fifer (W) Route 5: 38-53 Harmony Lane Barry Prideaux Route 6: 25-59 Nature Drive Sherran Ross Route 7: 56-73 Village Drive Vida Bowyer (W) Vivian Deurbrouck (S) Route 8: 1-24 Nature Drive Marilyn Henderson Route 9: 31-51 Paradise Drive Ray Dufresne Route10: 1-31 Village Drive Henry Guenther Route11: 32-55 Village Drive Larry Menec Route12: 1-30 Paradise Drive Jerry MacNeil (W) Robbert Hilhorst(S) If you are going to be away please inform Frank or Brian or myself, Debbie (Editor) with the dates.

Thank you and save this information

Kelvin Goertzen Minister for Seniors 227 Main Street Steinbach, MB

204-326-5763 stbchmla@mts.net

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Contact Mo for an estimate today @ 204-371-3837 or email guenettecabinets@hotmail.com

All the Advertisers in our Paradise Village Newsletter Thank you!

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200 Highway 12 North Steinbach, MB, R5G 1T6 Phone: (204) 326-3451

Fax: (204) 326-6486

Toll Free: 1-800-876-6155

Located Next to Clearspring Mall 31

AUGUST 2016 Pharmacie Seine Ste-Anne 170-142 avenue Centrale 204-422-8226 A reminder that we offer free delivery of prescriptions and pharmacy supplies to Paradise Village.

Age-related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 65. ARMD occurs when the macula degrades. The result is vision distortion and the loss of central vision.

There are 2 forms of age-related macular degeneration, the dry form and the wet form. Lasers can be used to treat fragile, leaky vessels that occur in wet ARMD. There are no treatments yet to prevent vision loss from advanced cases of dry ARMD. Factors that may increase the risk of macular degeneration include increasing age, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, heredity, and a diet low in green leafy vegetables.

Nutrients that appear to benefit age-related macular degeneration are the carotenoids: beta-carotene and lutein/ zeaxathin, vitamins C and E, and the mineral selenium.

The results of a study sponsored by the National Eye Institute, the Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), provides the basis for the inclusion of certain vitamins and minerals in many eye supplements currently on the market.

This study examined the benefit on eye health of a supplement containing 500 mg vitamin C, 400 IUs vitamin E, 15 mg beta carotene, 80 mg Zinc as zinc oxide and 2 mg of copper as cupric oxide. The results showed that taking the formulation reduced the risk of developing advanced ARMD in people at high risk for progression by about 25% over a 5-year period.

The results from a second study, AREDS 2, found that adding omega 3 fatty acids to the formulation had no additional effect on the risk of ARMD. Eliminating beta-carotene and adding lutein/zeaxanthin was found to be a safe and effective alternative to the use of beta- carotene.

In conclusion, there are important nutrients that play a significant role in three eye conditions. These nutrients include, the carotenoids: beta-carotene and lutein/zeaxanthin, vitamins C and E, the minerals zinc and selenium. All of these nutrients are potent antioxidants and are found in a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, seafood, and poultry.

I, myself, was just diagnosed by my Optometrist with Dry ARMD and I have to say I was freaked out and then‌. I found out my grandmother had it too. Life is life huh! My Naturopath advised me that taking a supplement is needed but to remember that the lifestyle my grandmother had was different than mine and we are more aware of ways to slow down the process. So I am doing that!

Debbie Kokil, 5 Parkview Drive 32

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$5 ROUND TRIP SHUTTLE AVAILABLE WEEKDAYS

Pet Sitting Services No Overnights at My Home Call Marilyn @ 204-422-6290

Alice Trudeau 51 St. Gerard Street, Ste. Anne, MB 10+ Years Grooming Experience Specializing in all Breeds

Phone: 204-422-8020 to book your appointment Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am - 9 pm Friday and Saturday 9 am - 3 pm 33

July Sudoku AUGUST 2016 Themed Crossword # 19

Across 1. Dromedary (5) 4. Burrowing rodent (6) 8. Warm-blooded vertebrates (7) 11. Musteline mammal (5) 12. Spider trap (3) 13. Striped equine (5) 15. Large edible ray (5) 20. Mythical bird (3) 22. Gulls (5) 23. Eight-armed cephalopod (7) 24. Tropical bird (6) 25. Horned ruminant (5) Down 2. Sirenian mammal (7) 3. Foxy-faced arboreal prosimian (5) 5. Showy bird (7) 6. Decapods (5) 7. Amphibian (4) 9. Female horse (4) 10. Femal hog (3) 14. Male chicken (7) 16. White ant (7) 17. Major food source for whales (5) 18. Stinging insect (4) 19. Small adders (4) 21. Pigeon call (3) 22. Long pointed walrus teeth (5)

JULY SUDOKU ANSWERS

JULY REBUS PUZZLE ANSWERS 1. Mixed Doubles Tennis 2. Split Second Timing 3. The Birds and the Bees 4. Close quarters 5. All Hands on Deck 6. E=mc^2 7. Wave Goodbye 8. A Paradox 9. Skinny Dipping 10. Two Black Eyes 11. Scattered Showers 12. Scrambled Eggs 13. Head Shoulders Above The Rest 14. Your guess is as good as mine???

15. An Outside Chance 16.The Beginning of The End

Answers will be in the September newsletter

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AUGUST 2016 9-1-1 EMERGENCY INFORMATION “Municipal Road 39E” “Civic Number 45084” Your street address (Example - “8 Paradise Drive”)

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS RCMP - Steinbach

204-326-1234

Ste. Anne Police

204-422-8209

Hours: Monday - Friday

8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Weekends Same number, but calls are referred to Winnipeg and re-directed to Steinbach Emergency, Fire, or Ambulance

911

Health Links

1-888-315-9257

Ste. Anne Hospital

204-422-8837

Doctor on Call

204-422-5953

Seine Medical Centre

204-422-8811

Seine Pharmacy

204-422-8226

South Eastman Health

204-422-8817

PARADISE VILLAGE Emergency Number Only

204-371-7968

Office

204-422-8662

Office - Fax

204-422-9005

Recreation Center

204-422-6174

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 (Winter) 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 20th of each month for the following issue.

Wayne Pierce Commissioner for Oaths Free to Paradise Residents Call: 204-422-9116 Jo-Ann Lee Provincial Marriage Commissioner Wedding Ceremonies & Renewal of Vows idoweddingwishes@gmail.com Call: 204-990-2624 Ste. Marie Plumbing - Jim Ste. Marie Plumbing, Water Softener, Drains Call: 204-422-5352 Cell: 204-371-6897 GP Mobile - Gerald Prairie Home levels, Skirting, Siding, and Repairs Call: 204-422-6301 Dave`s Finishing Renovating, Flooring, and Decks Call: 204-380-3765 Craig Electric - Gerry Craig Furnace Repair Cell: 204-371-9165 Office: 204-422-8245 Randy Eros Ward 6 Councillor Call: 204-371-2959

2016-2018 PVRA EXECUTIVE President Ludwik Jarco 52 Harmony Lane R5H 0A3 204-422-8364

Vice-President Barry Davenport 47 Harmony Lane R5H 0A3 204-422-9347

Secretary/Membership Joanne Kehler 32 Sunset Drive R5H 1J7 204-422-6248 Kitchen Sherran Ross 59 Nature Dr. R5H 1J7 204-422-5674

2nd Vice-President Gord Macpherson 14 Sunset Drive R5H 1H5 204-422-9466

Treasurer Cheryl Porte 35 Nature Drive R5H 1H5 204-422-9810

House Peter Elwick 17 Sunset Dr. R5H 1H5 204-422-6225

Social Rose McDonald 61 Village Dr. R5H 1J6 204-422-8990

Membership Paulette Barley 1 Sunset Drive R5H 1H6 204-422-5936 Editorial Debbie Kokil 5 Parkview Dr. R5H 1J6 204-422-8714 36

PARADISE VILLAGE NEWS

Subject: Catching a Thief BBB 160707 Car wash..... Amazing!!!!

Bill owns a company that manufactures and installs car wash systems. Bill's company installed a car wash system in Frederick, Maryland. Now, understand that these are complete systems, including the money changer and money taking machines. The problem started when the new owner complained to Bill that he was losing significant amounts of money from his coin machines each week. He went as far as to accuse Bill's employees of having a key to the boxes and ripping him off. Bill just couldn't believe that his people would do that, so they set up a camera to catch the thief in action. Well, they did catch him on film!

That's a bird sitting on the change slot of the machine.

The bird had to go down into the machine, and back up inside to get to the money!

That's three quarters he has in his beak! Another amazing thing is that it was not just one bird -- there were several working together.

Once they identified the thieves, they found over $4,000 in quarters on the roof of the car wash and more under a nearby tree.

And you thought you'd heard of everything! This gives a new twist to the term "nest egg.”

And to think the phrase 'bird brain' is associated with being dumb. Not these birds. Share the story! Life's too short, so enjoy!

My takeaways from this: 1.

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Blackbirds matter.

Blackbirds work as a group/gang.

Blackbirds are angry at whitebirds.

Blackbirds are not dumb (smart as an Eagle).

Blackbirds don’t really need a “nest egg” when they already get everything “free” from the birdgivers.

6. Young blackbirds get fat, large blackbirds get “busted.”

Submitted by Jim L’Esperance 37

AUGUST 2016

Please Patronize Your Advertisers in the Paradise Village Residents’ Newsletter Advertisers Name

Page

Advertisers Name

Page

A.H. Glass Ltd.

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Pet Sitting Services

33

A Christian Woman with a Mop

14

Pet Vet

33

Access Mobility & Healthcare Supplies

16

Pharmacie Seine

39

Anni Markmann Tax Services

24

Pic n’ Pay Shoes

2

B. Vermette Back-Hoe Service Ltd.

9

Pietro’s Pizza

15

Barkman Appliance Service

5

Pro Hardware/Sears

14

Century 21 - Doug Rempel

14

Richer Inn Motor Hotel

24

Classy Cut ‘N Curls

24

Royal LePage Riverbend Realty - Paul Hiebert

3

Connelly Construction

12

Sainte-Anne Chiropractic Clinic

16

Dave’s Finishing

24

Sainte-Anne Physiotherapy

26

Fiola Insurance Agency/Ste. Anne Sundries

10

Sawatzky Woodworks

5

Fresh Looks

24

Seine River Motors Collision and Glass

9

Fountain View Day Spa & Salon

15

Simply Connected

2

G.P. Mobile Home Services

24

Sobey’s

18

Gold-N-Memories

28

Ste. Anne Auto Body Ltd.

28

Guenette Cabinets

29

Ste. Anne Co-op Oil Ltd.

24

Harvest Insurance Agency

39

Ste. Anne Library

28

Inn Ti-Beauville

9

Ste. Marie Plumbing

26

Ledingham GM

31

Steinbach Primary Care Pharmacy

16

Modtech (Computer Repair etc.)

14

Sutton Realty - Ann Lemon

12

Oakwood Golf Course and Campground

4

Total Package Moving

9

Paws Aux Spa

33

Travel Professionals International - Shirley

18

Penner Paint & Body Works

21

Uncle Jake’s Restaurant

2

Penner Performance Centre Ltd.

26

Waldenway Canine & Kitty Camp Inc.

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We are always looking for advertisers in our monthly newsletter!

Please contact Les Hooper at 204-422-8583 for prices and quotes 38

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Volunteer Drivers There are residents in Paradise Village who may need assistance to get to a medical appointment in Ste. Anne, Lorette, Steinbach or Winnipeg.

Arrangements as to times and donations towards gas and/or parking are between the resident requiring assistance and the resident driver. If you require assistance, you may call a driver directly: Because drivers are not always available, we need to increase the number of volunteers. If you are able to do this please let Debbie (Editor) know by calling 204-422-8714 so that your name and phone number can be placed on the list below.

DRIVERS WHO PREFER TO USE THEIR OWN VEHICLE: Bob & Hazel Hicks 204-422-5790 (Summer Only) John Sluis 204-422-4111 Al Wastle 204-422-5275 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

Leo Langlois

204-422-9496

Doreen Leys

204-422-8273

Victor Loewen

204-422-6573 39

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Monday

Ice Cream for Sale 2:00 - 4:00 pm

10:00 am - Paradise Village Christian Fellowship Church

7:00 pm Texas Hold-em

Ice Cream for Sale 2:00 - 4:00 pm

10:00 am - Paradise Village Christian Fellowship Church

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7:00 pm Texas Hold-em

Ice Cream for Sale 2:00 - 4:00 pm

10:00 am - Paradise Village Christian Fellowship Church

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7:00 pm Texas Hold-em

Ice Cream for Sale 2:00 - 4:00 pm

10:00 am - Paradise Village Christian Fellowship Church

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7:00 pm Texas Hold-em

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IN THE FALL

Singles BBQ Potluck 5:00 pm Les Hooper’s

10:15 am Zumba

9:15 am Water Aerobics

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9:15 am Water Aerobics 10:15 am Zumba

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9:15 am Water Aerobics 10:15 am Zumba

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9:15 am Water Aerobics 10:15 am Zumba

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“WALK AWAY THE 9:15 am Water Aerobics POUNDS” 10:15 am Zumba BEGINS AGAIN

Sunday

9:00 am Coffee 9:15 am Water Aerobics 10:00 am Line Dancing 1:00 pm Bridge

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9:00 am Coffee 9:15 am Water Aerobics 10:00 am Line Dancing 1:00 pm Bridge

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9:00 am Coffee 9:15 am Water Aerobics 10:00 am Line Dancing 1:00 pm Bridge

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9:00 am Coffee 9:15 am Water Aerobics 10:00 am Line Dancing 1:00 pm Bridge

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9:00 am Coffee 9:15 am Water Aerobics 10:00 am Line Dancing 1:00 pm Bridge

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Tuesday Social Committee Meeting 11:30 am

Garbage Day

Garbage Day

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BRUNCH By..

Garbage Day

Garbage Day

Garbage Day 9:15 am Water Aerobics 10:15 am Zumba 7:00 pm Cribbage

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9:15 am Water Aerobics 10:15 am Zumba 7:00 pm Cribbage

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9:15 am Water Aerobics 10:15 am Zumba 7:00 pm Cribbage

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9:15 am Water Aerobics 10:15 am Zumba 7:00 pm Cribbage

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9:15 am Water Aerobics 10:15 am Zumba 7:00 pm Cribbage

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Wednesday

1:15 - 3:00 pm Eastman Recycling At the mailboxes 39N & 45 E La Coulee

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Upcoming Events

9:15 am Water Aerobics 1:00 pm Fun Darts 7:00 pm Whist

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9:15 am Water Aerobics 1:00 pm Fun Darts 7:00 pm Whist

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Eastman Recycling At the mailboxes 39N & 45 E La Coulee

1:15 - 3:00 pm

13 PORK ON A BUN PICNIC See page 13

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Saturday

Amazing Race Day - September 24th Thanksgiving Dinner - October 22nd Christmas Dinner - December 10th

9:00 am Coffee 9:15 am Water Aerobics 1:00 pm Mahjong 7:00 pm Bridge

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9:00 am Coffee 9:15 am Water Aerobics 1:00 pm Mahjong 7:00 pm Bridge

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9:15 am Water Aerobics 1:00 pm Fun Darts 7:00 pm Whist

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9:15 am Water Aerobics 1:00 pm Fun Darts 7:00 pm Whist

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Friday

9:00 am Coffee 9:15 am Water Aerobics 1:00 pm Mahjong 7:00 pm Bridge

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Thursday

August 2016