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VOLUME 25, NUMBER 3, AUGUST 2016

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INTRODUCING THE BOARD:

Agent for social change Silvia Straka

Oncore Seniors Society Silvia Straka joined the Oncore Seniors Society Board of Directors in March 2016, bringing a social work perspective. Straka is a newcomer to British Columbia from Northern Ontario and wishes she had moved sooner! In fact, she has just helped her parents relocate to beautiful Kamloops where they are also enjoying their new home. She is an assistant professor in social work at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), having completed her PhD at McGill in 2009. She describes herself as a social change agent, educator, capacity

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builder and researcher. Straka's research focuses on antioppressive perspectives on aging, with projects including older women living with intimate partner violence, Indigenous aging, and elder abuse. Currently, she is working on a UBCOTRU project to explore how rural citizen-led coalitions are proactively addressing the needs of their seniors. In her work, Straka highlights the importance of a participatory community development approach involved a wide range of stakeholders, with a special concern for under-represented and marginalized voices among older adults. Silvia’s holistic perspective on aging was inspired by a project with Cree colleagues and Indigenous Elders in Manitoba on Indigenous aging.

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Roundtable season Your Voice in Ottawa Cathy McLeod, MP Summer is upon us and as you know, this is a beautiful time of year in our riding of Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo. It’s also a special time, since the House of Commons will not resume until September and I don’t have to repeatedly hop on a plane to Ottawa. This gives me

nearly three months to travel throughout our incredible riding and hear from constituents. I will host a series of roundtables over the next few months, which my team and I are working to prepare. Some of the important topics for discussion will include: 1. Potential changes to the way members of Canada’s Parliament are elected; 2. The current review by the new government of Canada’s national defence and security policies; 3. Growing Canada’s economy. Of course, a key feature of summer for me is

my annual rural tour. I will be travelling to communities throughout the riding in August to meet with town leaders and constituents concerned about federal government issues. I will also be spending some time reaching out to Indigenous communities in Canada, as I continue to serve as the Conservative Party’s Critic for Indigenous Affairs. As always, you can contact me any time. The staff at my constituency offices in Kamloops and 100 Mile House are ready to help you with any challenges

you have with federal government departments, including CPP, OAS, GIS, EI, and passports and immigration issues, to name a few. We’ll do our best to help get constituents on the right path toward their goals. You can reach me by sending an email to Cathy.McLeod@parl. gc.ca. Alternatively, you can contact my Kamloops office by phone at 250851-4991, or write to me at: Cathy McLeod, M.P. 6 – 275 Seymour St., Kamloops V2C 2E7. Remember, there is no postage cost to send a letter to your MP.

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Rosella (fictitious name) hated her body. For the past several years she had been fighting her weight with a net gain every year of five to ten lbs and she was now uncomfortably and frustratingly obese. How could this happen, she wondered? She used to take pride in her athletic abilities and personal strength. But now, she felt that she was dragging through her days, just waiting for diabetes, high blood pressure or worse, to inevitably overtake her health and then what would she do?

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or if you are low income they will pay for it — it depends on your annual income. PharmaCare changes drug coverage frequently and your pharmacist is the best person with expert knowledge on drugs, which can help you to make your decision a lot easier. For a detailed list of medications affected by the change, please visit www.gov. bc.ca/pharmacare/ referencedrugprogram or visit your favorite pharmacy for any further information.

She was getting more and more depressed about her health and her life in general. She had tried every weight loss fad, pill and exercise regimen that came along, and God knows there are tons of programs on the market. But it all seemed like scams since they never seemed to work for her. She had reached overwhelm and just wanted to give it all up. She was just so tired of it all. Then, her hair started falling out. For Rosella, this seemed like adding insult to injury. She had always prided herself on her beautiful, shiny, auburn hair. And now she was worried about her thyroid. Her doctor wished to put her on Synthroid, but it felt to her that it would be the last step on a slippery slope of decline and she just couldn’t bring herself to do it. She knew there must be something else she could do. An article in The

Connector seemed to expecting a magic bullet jump out at her and her and a quick fix through intuition told her to follow drugs and interventions up on it. She attended was extremely stressful a class where she to her body. She learned learned that our bodies that packaged products are incredible healing are not foods but machines, designed to live metabolic burdens to the in sound health for many body. And best of all, she decades. Everything the learned that she could body does is for survival. actually assess her own She learned we get in body’s exact needs using the way of our bodies’ the techniques and tools attempts at survival and of energy medicine. make it difficult for our So Rosella started over. bodies to be comfortable, She made a pact to do efficient and vibrant in nothing but kindness to two ways: 1) Burdening her body. She learned it with non-foods and how to pay very close toxicity including stressful attention to her body’s thoughts and behaviours communication signals and 2) Not giving it the and honour them. That raw materials it needs meant that if her body to heal rapidly and did not want to work out completely. strenuously that day, she did not go to the gym She learned that and force it mindlessly dieting and pills through repetitive (including over-thestressful exercise. She counter, isolated, began to enjoy a walk in fractionated vitamins) fresh air, a swing in the often created a bigger park and playing tag with burden on her body’s children. resources, thereby doing more harm than good. She learned that See "Learning patience" page 5

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Do you need that sleeping pill?

Pharmacist Reflections Adam Sawula, pharmacist Sleeping and sedative medications are one aspect of pharmacy that always has me worried. In current practice, they seem to be handed out frequently. I am constantly amazed by the sheer volume of people on sleeping medications. Unfortunately, there may be many who do not need them. Worse yet, there are significant risks with sleeping medications, particularly as we age. Insomnia is a difficult medical issue to judge. Insomnia can be chronic or short term; it can be

linked to medications, other medical conditions or life stresses such as sick loved ones, financial issues, family issues, etc. In many cases, there can be a resolution that only requires short term use of sleeping medications or no sleeping medications at all. It is important to work with your health care team to uncover the cause of your insomnia and not just rely on sleeping medications to treat the condition if at all possible. In many cases, sleeping medications are only modestly effective at best and worst they can be ineffective and/ or cause severe side effects. Both of these issues are of concern to me as a pharmacist because if a medication is ineffective it should be stopped. Likewise, if there are side effects the medication should also be stopped. Side

effects of many sleeping medications (including on the shelf products like Nytol®, ZZZQuil® and SleepEze®) include morning drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, depression, increased risk of falls and memory loss. One particular product, zopiclone, can also cause sleep walking or other unusual sleep behaviour. As you might guess, as we age the risk of these side effects increases — particularly memory impairment, dizziness and increased risk of falls. These are not trivial issues. If a person falls and they do not have strong bones they are at increased risk of a major fracture of the hip, upper leg, shoulder or another major bone structure. In addition to these issues, dependence is another major concern. Many people experience a withdrawal syndrome if they use sleeping

medications for as short as one to two weeks. As you might guess, being stuck on a medication that may be causing side effects is not a pretty picture and it happens more frequently than one might expect with these medications. If you or someone you know is taking sedative medications I would recommend frequent checks with your health care team to see if they can be stopped or dosages reduced. If you are concerned about dependence there are tapering doses that can be used to get you off with fewer problems. While these medications seem simple — take a pill and go to sleep — there is far more than meets the eye with them. Please use them with caution as there are significant risks with them and there are frequently other options available.

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The Old Days Grandpa was telling his young grandson what life was like when he was a boy. “In the winter we’d ice skate on our pond. In the summer we could swim in the pond, and pick berries in the woods. We’d swing on an old tire my dad hung from a tree on a rope. And we had a pony we rode all over the farm.” The little boy was amazed, and sat silently for a minute. Finally he said, “Granddad, I wish I’d gotten to know you a lot sooner!”

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Continued from page 4 She learned to say no to friends and relatives pushing foods on her plate that her body did not want. She learned to accept nutrient dense foods grown out of her neighbour’s garden and buy whole organic foods. She learned patience with her body, especially during times of symptoms like colds or flu, tiredness, or emotional ups and downs. She learned to love her body, acknowledging its strength and ability to get her this far. It wasn’t always an easy road because habits are hard to change but Rosella sought support when she needed it and she persevered. She has so far lost 48 lbs, is free from medications, looks younger and more alive, and “feels like a million bucks.” My hat is off to Rosella for taking the road less travelled and having it pay off ‘in spades’ for her. And she wanted her story told so that others might benefit from her experience. Cathy Lidster, Health Educator/Energy Nutrition & Allergy Practitioner, offers free seminars monthly. She can be reached at Centennial Building Wellness Centre, 250-314-4106, website: www.cathylidster. com, or cathylidster@gmail.com.

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The Insight Story Wendy Weseen

Have you ever wondered how much of your personality you were born with? And can we really change any of it? “That’s just the way I am” we say and as Popeye said, “I yam what I yam and that’s all that I yam.” This summer I went to Saskatchewan for a month, mainly to see my first grandchild graduate from high school but there was a July 1 bash in the town where I lived for 30 years, and there was a weekend homecoming in the community where I graduated from high school. Norwegian and Swedish immigrants landed there via Minnesota and Ellis Island when Saskatchewan offered free home quarters of land. I had re-watched the movie Fargo to get back the flavour and remind myself of the colloquial speech patterns. I remembered I didn’t like Lefsa or Sweet Soup but loved the Krumkaka Christmas cookies. Every farm site was marked by a cream can painted with Rosemaling folk art. It was with trepidation and excitement that I looked forward to the trip. I worried the most about recognizing faces and not being able to remember names. I had a line all rehearsed. I would say, “There’s been a lot of water under the

bridge since I saw you last and these days I must be losing 100 brain cells every day.” But I need not have worried. We just looked at name tags, held out our hand and said, “Remind me where you fit.” I was excited because it has always been a great joy to reconnect with people who I literally grew up with in one aspect or another — to furtively inspect old flames to see how they’d fared, to recall the day Ted took his horse in the local café and was banned for life, and the legend of the Great Snowman. The amazing thing about going back in time to reacquaint with people you knew as a young person is how little in many ways they have changed. The personality you remembered is still there. The same blue eyes look at you. The slightly twisted grin of mischief is still there. There is a new grey beard and a often a pot belly. But you know life has stamped every one with multiple life events. Good, bad and ugly. You know you have been tested too. You become aware of the passage of time and how quickly it seems to have gone. You wonder if you will make it for the next reunion five years hence and who will not, and maybe you won’t. You marvel about the obituary board and how many of your peers have died and how many others even younger have died also. You wonder where all the young people have come from and discover the children and grandchildren of classmates. You know in the end that it is not the wave of events that impacts a person but how they rode the surf. However, the personality seems to endure perhaps dictating the roughness of the ride.

Toilet Humor A lady came in for a routine physical at the doctor’s office. “Here,” said the nurse, handing her a urine specimen container. “The bathroom is over there on your right. The doctor will be with you in a few minutes.” A few minutes later the lady came out of the bathroom with an empty container and a relieved look on her face. “Thanks! But they had a toilet in there, so I didn’t need this after all!”

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Talk to your adult children about smart financial moves Financial Focus Submitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jones

If you have children who are finishing university or embarking on their first full-time job, you obviously want them to get off to a good start in their adult and working lives. And by virtue of your years of experience, you probably have some good advice to offer — especially when it comes to making smart financial moves. Of course, you can find a broad array of financial topics to discuss. But if you want to concentrate on just a few, you might consider these for starters: • Investing for the future – When young people are paying off student loans, they may not think they can also afford to invest for the

future. Indeed, this can be challenging — but it’s not impossible. So, if your children go to work for an employer that offers a retirement plan, such as a group RRSP, you may want to point out that they can have money automatically invested — and since they never really “had” this money in the first place, they are less likely to miss it. They can start by deferring small amounts; when their earnings rise, they can increase their contributions. • Buying a home and paying off a mortgage – With interest rates still low, now is not a bad time for prospective firsttime homebuyers. Of course, if your children truly are starting out in the working world, it will likely take them a few years to save up enough for a down payment. But even after they reach that goal, you may want to warn them not to become “house poor” by spending a large portion

of their total income on home ownership. If they do buy a house, though, and their incomes go up as their careers progress, they may wonder if they should pay down their mortgage quicker. While they might feel good about lowering that debt, you may want to point out that an argument could be made for putting money in assets that will likely be more liquid, such as stocks and bonds. For one thing, if your children were to lose their jobs, and they needed cash to tide them over until they were once again employed, they’d likely find it much harder to get money out of their homes than their investment accounts. Also, in terms of accumulating resources for retirement, they might better off building up their investment portfolios, rather than sinking every extra dollar into their homes. • Using credit wisely – Urge your children

to avoid taking on excessive credit card debt and taking out non-essential loans. As you know, having a good credit score can pay off in several ways, including getting better rates on mortgages. You may want to risk sounding “old fashioned” by encouraging your children to live within their means. And consider pointing out that it’s often the people who are the most frugal today who may end up with the most money tomorrow. It’s not always easy for young people to get off on the right foot, financially speaking. But as someone who knows a thing or two about saving, investing and controlling debt, you can help your children out by imparting a few words of wisdom. Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Member – Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.

Are you prepared in the event of a motor vehicle accident? Legal Ease By Kerri D. Priddle When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, the shock and confusion often causes you to fail to pay attention to important details, which you will need when dealing with your insurance company and the courts. Here is a list of steps you need to take immediately after an accident to protect your legal rights and interests: 1. You must obtain the licence plate number and description of the other vehicle and the name of the other driver. It is prudent to get the other person’s drivers licence number and contact information, as well as the names and contact information of the passengers in the other vehicle.

2. You should obtain the name and contact information for any witnesses to the accident. Do not rely on the police to obtain this information, as often when the police arrive witnesses leave the scene as they assume the police have the matter under control. 3. Take photos at the accident scene of each vehicle, the vehicle damage, where the vehicles came to rest after the impact and any skid marks or collision debris on the street. 4. Get the police file number and a copy of the police report at the scene from the attending officer. Note that if the accident was a hit and run, you must report the accident to the local police department within 24 hours and independently search for witnesses as soon as practical. 5. Write down the details of the accident to the best of your ability.

Note the time, date and location of the accident, the direction each vehicle was travelling, estimated speed of the vehicles, colour of the traffic lights, length of time stopped at an intersection, force of impact, how far your vehicle was pushed after the impact and if you were wearing your seatbelt and had your headrest adjusted to your height. Also note anything that was said by the other driver at the scene, who you spoke to and the weather and road conditions. 6. If you are injured, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Keep

a written record of your injuries and any time missed for work, regular activities and social events. Also, retain all out of pocket receipts, even over the counter pain medication 7. Report your accident to your insurance company and if you are injured, make an appointment to consult with a personal injury lawyer. The consultation is usually free, and the lawyer can explain your rights and responsibilities to you so you do not miss any steps and ensure you get adequate compensation for your injuries. A lawyer can help you to understand the wide range of issues that arise with motor vehicle accident matters. If you would like advice or for more information regarding such matters please contact Chahal Priddle LLP at (250) 372-3233 to set up an appointment today.

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griping about drought!” Only a stoic sheep would assume that a natural disaster in one season cancels out a natural disaster in another. Are there a limited number of complaints? Are they allocated to seasons or to weather phenomena? “Bad weather is entirely our own fault!” In the early days, ranchers near Kamloops, driving three hundred head of cattle through three feet of snow on a 62 below zero day, or spreading copper sulphate to protect crops from hordes of grasshoppers during dry years in the 1920s, 30s and 40s, weren’t also plagued by sanctimonious critics informing them they’d caused the severe weather, because, as everyone knew, cattle emit methane and methane causes climate change. Weren’t those ranchers lucky? “We can’t do anything about the weather, so why talk about it?” Actually we can do quite a bit. That’s why we have crop insurance,

why we built a diversion channel for the Red River, why provinces maintain snow removal equipment in summer time, and wild fire fighting bases during winter. We can’t alter the weather, but we can protect ourselves and, if necessary, adapt. This is Canada. We have weather. We have a lot of weather. Let’s talk about it.

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and the North Shore Community Centre. There will be residents at the booth to answer any questions about living at Cottonwood Manor or questions about all the various activities at the Centre. This is a fun family event with good food and entertainment for everyone. We will be returning to our regular schedule in September, with several activities starting up, such as Social Dance, card games, Yoga, and Gentle Nia. There is a new Tai Chi class to try out starting in September on Mondays. Watch for our calendar in the Connector, and please contact the office to verify the start date of the event you are interested in. Activity start dates may change due to extended holidays of organizers, nice weather, etc. Please note that the Community Centre will be closed Sept. 5 for Labour Day. All activities will be cancelled on that day. 452 – 730 Cottonwood Ave Kamloops V2B 8M6

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Happy B.C. Day! Just a reminder that the North Shore Community Centre will be closed this day — there will be no activities on Monday, August 1. Thank you to all of the volunteers who have been helping out throughout the summer. From grounds upkeep to crafting, reception duties and coffee attendants — thank you! We couldn’t do it without you! We do have a need for volunteers in our Maple Room to make coffee and chat with visitors for four hours, either in the morning or afternoon, once a week. If you think you could volunteer your time for this area please call the office at 250-376-4777 for more information. Please come out and see us at Overlanders Days in McDonald Park on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will have a table with brochures and information about Cottonwood Manor

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That’s a very important question, because most readers think it is illegal to scatter ashes. So, they tiptoe through the scattering process, hoping they won’t get caught. Imagine Alice as she nervously drives dearly departed Murray and his urn to his favourite lake or park. She looks around warily as she opens the trunk and pulls him out, hoping nobody spies her. Then Alice and the kids sneak down the trail to Murray’s favourite spot. When they arrive they don’t say much, except perhaps, “Let’s get this done and get out of here!” So, they quickly and unceremoniously pour Murray’s ashes onto the ground or into the water and, slightly relieved, quick-step back to the car. It reminds me of the woman in the Ikea ad who hollers, “Start

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burial of cremated remains. So, leave your shovel at home. Next I checked with MLA Terry Lake’s office. Their answer: According to the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, “there isn’t any Provincial legislation regarding this topic.” Finally, I spoke with Bylaw Enforcement at Kamloops City Hall. Here’s what they said: “We have no specific bylaw that relates to the scattering of ashes. In a stretch we could use the Littering Bylaw but it is very unlikely we would.” I think it’s important to emphasize the MP’s comment regarding the ownership of the land: You aren’t allowed to deposit anything (even beloved Uncle Murray) on private property without their permission. Now you know the rules, and Murray...rest in peace! Drake Smith, MSW, is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation & Funeral Services. DrakeCremation.com

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the car!” All because they thought they were doing something illegal. What a rough start for Murray, on his journey to “rest in peace.” As you know there are three levels of law in Canada: federal, provincial and municipal. So, I contacted our MP’s office (Cathy McLeod), our MLA’s office (Terry Lake) and the City of Kamloops (Office of the Mayor, who sent me to Bylaw Enforcement). Each one of them was more than willing to help and I thank them for the information they provided when I asked: Is it illegal to scatter ashes? Here’s what they said: The MP’s office said, “There are no legal requirements to bury cremated remains but there may be some restrictions on where they can be scattered, depending on the ownership of the land.” They added, “Federally, no restriction was found for scattering ashes on Crown Lands” although Parks Canada regulates

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Beware romance scams

The following is part of a series of informational articles aimed at increasing public awareness about the services provided by the Kamloops Victim Services Unit. The Unit offers a variety of information and services, at no cost, to any victim or witness of crime or trauma. All Unit members have received specialized, comprehensive training in victims’ issues, the criminal justice system and crisis intervention techniques. The Unit is located at the main Police Detachment at 560 Battle St. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be accessed by calling 250-828-3223.

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affection and in some cases will send gifts, flowers and tokens to prove that their feelings are genuine. While the fraudster is usually located in a faraway country, eventually they will state that they want to meet the potential victim in person. It is at this time the fraudster will advise they can’t afford to travel and will seek assistance from the victim in covering travel costs. Other variations include the fraudster presenting situations of emergency or urgency, such as a sick family member and seeking financial assistance from the victim for various costs. See "Fraudsters" page 14

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By Robin Esrock Thomas Allen Publishers 2013, 390 pages, non-fiction Available in bookstores, and through the TNRD library system August is an ideal time to do three important things: have fun times with the family, compose a personal “bucket list” of activities to do before it’s too late, and travel. Why not combine all three, economize by travelling in Canada, and maximize the value of the Canadian dollar? I’m sure the author would be cheering you on. His own life changes dramatically after a nasty collision between his motor scooter and a car, resulting in him challenging the belief that we need death to remind us to live. The Great Canadian Bucket List has a wealth of suggestions for places to go and things to do. Esrock chooses locales based on “…an eye for the extraordinary, the unique and the quintessential.” He is young, fit and daring, but writes for the young at heart, whatever the age. Esrock describes from 8 to 15 adventures in each province and territory. The chapter titles hint at what follows. For example, the section on B.C. includes the following: Sail in Haida Gwaii, Snorkel with Salmon, Float the Penticton River Channel, and Hike the Chief. In Quebec Laugh, Dance or Listen at the Great Montreal Festivals. In the Yukon Dogsled with a Legend. In the Northwest Territories Fly with

Buffalo Air. Sports, culture, and history of each area are included. The Great Canadian Bucket List: One-Of-AKind Travel Experiences is a “keeper,” perfect for oneself or a friend. It is printed on quality paper, with superb lay-out and excellent visual appeal. There are plenty of photos, colour coding of peripheral information, and quick lists on related topics. As well, a website is available with upto-date information on accommodations, restaurants, costs and so on, so although this book is intended as more of an inspiration to travel rather than a traditional guidebook, the detail is available.

A tremendous asset of this book is that Esrock is a professional travel writer whose keen interest in the local people he meets percolates through the stories. He is “pumped” to share his explorations of Canada. He was born and raised in South Africa but is now living with his young family in Vancouver. His acute appreciation of Canada, his adopted country, allows us to see it with fresh eyes. You, too, can prepare your own bucket list, or maybe a family bucket list. The Canadian summer is short. I’m sure Esrock would say, “Go for it!”

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Admission is free, although food bank items are greatly appreciated. Bring your lawnchair and blanket and listen to some of BC’s best bands play old time bluegrass, folk/rock and celtic rock/county music. While you are here be sure to take part in our “Shop Local/Dine Local/Stay Local/Play Local” campaign amongst the businesses in Chase.

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Reprinted with permission and in loving memory from Eleanore Moore’s cookbook “Family Favourites, Past & Present”

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Great for those summer dinners at the lake. This recipe can be adjusted to the number of people being served. 3 lbs round steak, 1/2 inch thick 2 tsp meat tenderizer 1 pkg dehydrated onion soup mix 1/2 cup water 8 small new potatoes sliced 8 rings green pepper, 1/4 inch thick 8 slices Spanish onion 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine 8 squares of heavy-duty foil Cut the meat in 8 serving pieces. Sprinkle both sides with meat tenderizer and prick well with a fork. Cover with wax paper and leave at room temperature for 1/2 to 1 hour. Place a serving of meat in the centre of a square of heavy foil and cup the edges. Mix the soup and water together and spread a tablespoon of the mixture over the meat. Add a few slices new potato, a green pepper ring, onion slice and 3 or 4 mushrooms. Sprinkle with a little butter. Bring edges up and fold them together in drugstore-style wrap. Fold the ends to make an airtight seal. Bake on the grill, over hot coals for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until meat is cooked and vegetables are tender. Turn the packages over several times during cooking. Serve right from the foil with a green salad and hot buttered buns. Note: Your entire meal can come off the fire at one time and there’s no cleanup when you’re through. Any leftover packages may be reheated in the oven and are just as flavorful.

Whole Salmon in Foil 1 5-8 pound salmon, cleaned and trimmed. 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground pepper 2 tbsp oil 1 small onion thinly sliced 1 lemon sliced Prepare a medium-hot fire. Rinse fish with cold water, and pat dry. Brush fish, including cavity, with oil and season with salt and pepper. Fill center cavity with lemon and onion slices. Place fish on double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil and wrap tight, crimping edges to seal. Grill foil-wrapped fish, turning every 15 – 20 minutes or so, until fish is opaque in center and flakes easily with a fork, approximately 30 minutes. Yield: 8-10 servings. Double or triple this recipe for those family get-togethers.

Dad’s Spaghetti Sauce Brush large frying pan with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add: 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup sliced onions 1/2 cup diced green peppers 1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (10-ounce) can mushroom pieces drained 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp oregano 1/8 tsp pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed Combine and simmer gently until thickened. More vegetables may be added if desired.

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Start with a list by Shawn Ferguson Summer is in full force and here I am…indoors, organizing my new home. Like most people, I walked into the house and looked at the big picture (oh my gosh I think a tornado hit!) and immediately felt very overwhelmed. Then of course I add life, work and oh darn mundane things like grocery shopping and immediately I felt so tired and couldn’t think straight. I kept thinking of my must do’s but my brain was jumbled and I was finding it hard to sort it out. Then I began to walk through the steps I coach others on what to do. I started making my list of “Things to Do” to get them out of my head and start doing them — making my life simple again. Lists are an integral part of success, whether that be personal or workplace success. The first thing to do is to find a quiet place to think. I like to sit at my table with pen and paper in hand and start my list to assess the tasks ahead of me. I find that with a

list, the daunting tasks become little bite-sized bits that are much easier to swallow and I now feel grounded with a written path to follow. Before I know it, I will start to complete the smaller chunks of the list and magically they soon become accomplishments on a larger scale. Although a list for tackling a house unpack/ work is what is close to my heart right now, lists are what help us organize our lives and makes a simple trip to the grocery store or a huge trip overseas more enjoyable. Who hasn’t gone on big trip and half way there you realize you forgot something that you needed so bad and now instead of enjoying yourself, you are thinking how to live without it or how to replace that item so you can carry on enjoying yourself. I know I have, but I found the solution...you guessed it, make a list! A simple travelling list to check off items as you pack them has made my trips more enjoyable, and by my being able to add to that list as I think of

more things to add is just brilliant! This way, I don’t forget those important things that I swore I’d never forget because it was so important in the first place! Lists aren’t just to remind you of what you need to do or bring but also to keep you accountable to yourself and it’s a great feeling to clear your head of the never ending chatter that we keep repeating so we don’t forget that special thought. That is just plain exhausting! Just think how much happier you will be. If you have questions or need some help with organizing or downsizing, feel free to give us a call. Shawn Ferguson is a Professional Organizer in Kamloops, B.C. He specializes in Senior Transition, Downsizing, Estate Liquidation as well as Hoarding and Chronic Disorganization. You can visit our website at www. everythingorganized.net Do you have a topic that you would like Shawn to write about? Please email him at Shawn@ everythingorganized.net.

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Coquitlam Games beckon Zone 8 seniors “give where you live” commitment for the success of this year’s event. Gordon Oates, secretary/treasurer of the BC Senior Games Society attended the torch lighting ceremony, where he explained that the Games celebrate active and healthy B.C. residents 55+ who strive for their personal best. The Coquitlam Games will showcase 22 sports and recreational activities, where upwards of 4,000 athletes will participate in the largest multi-sports Games in Canada. So that gives you an idea of what kind of scale this event is going to be! Sept. 20-24 will see about 300 people from Zone 8 traveling to Coquitlam. It appears there will be three slow-pitch teams, two to three hockey teams, two dragon boat teams and one soccer team. We are in the process of entering the final numbers. As a result of their placings at the

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Spiritual Thought Rev. David Schumacher When Patrick Henry, the great Bible commentator and theologian, was about to die, he called his children around him and said, “There is one thing; only one thing which I would like to leave you — my Christian faith. If I could leave you that and nothing else, you would be rich indeed. If I could leave you everything else and not that, in the end, you would have nothing!” In this “here today, gone tomorrow” world we live in, there is nothing more important in life than making sure your loved ones know about Jesus. Jesus is more important than anything else in life. He is more important than financial security, good grades, a university education, “top of the class” marks, and any and all degrees. He is more important than a good paying job, a nice family, a big house in the suburbs and money in the bank. These may be all good things to strive towards, but without Jesus they

don’t amount to a hill of beans, because they don’t last. They simply can’t stand the test of time. In the end, everything this world has to offer is but a fleeting heartbeat. Here today; gone tomorrow. This world is like a patient who asked his doctor, “Are you sure I’ll get well? I’ve heard that doctors sometimes treat people for the wrong disease. I heard of a man who was being treated for pneumonia, for example, and he died of typhoid fever.” His doctor replied, “Don’t worry. When I treat a man for pneumonia, he dies of pneumonia.” W.C. Fields, a lifetime agnostic, was discovered reading a Bible on his deathbed. “I’m looking for a loophole,” he explained. There are no loopholes. Death comes to us all, no matter how wonderful your job is, or how many letters you’ve got behind your name, or how great and supportive your family is. Nothing in this world lasts forever. Only Jesus does. And that’s exactly what He promises: “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:28)

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Artisan Fair: Every Saturday in August, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Gaglardi Park (adjacent to St. Andrews on the Square, Second and Seymour). We will be hosting our annual outdoor artisan event promoting local talent. For more information call Mel at 250-377-4232 or email info@standrewssquare.com.

What’s Under the Dome? Join us on an icon tour on Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or other days/times by request. Refreshments available, donations optional. Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044, 8th Street. Phone: 778220-5584. The Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street, Kamloops presents “Rhona Armes - Retrospectively.” As a retired secondary Art teacher, Rhona spent many years creating and teaching art in her home studio. A recipient of two City of Kamloops Mayor’s Awards, Rhona is also a founding member of the Courthouse Gallery Artist’s Cooperative. She has gathered a collection of her two and three dimensional works, clay sculpture, pottery, soapstone carving, painting, pen and ink and charcoal draw-

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The Kamloops SuperWalk for Parkinson’s Disease will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at the Rotary Bandshell at Riverside Park. Registration starts at 10 a.m., the Walk starts at 11 a.m. Calling all 1986 Brocklehurst Secondary Grads! It has been 30 years since we walked across the stage at Brocklehurst Secondary School here in Kamloops. Where has everyone gone? What have they done and seen? Do they have a spouse and kids? A career they love? So many questions, come be part of the celebration and get answers! A reunion has been planned to give us a chance to gather and re-connect, please plan to come join in the fun! Friday, Aug. 12 — Grads & Spouses social ; Saturday, August 13 — Grads only dinner & dance. For all the details, contact Kelly Frame at kframe@telus. net. Please pass on this info to anyone you know who graduated from Brocklehurst Secondary School in 1986!

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Anyone for a train ride? The Wildlife Express Volunteer Society is looking for new volunteer members to help operate the “Wildlife Express” miniature train at the BC Wildlife Park. Anyone interested in helping to run or maintain the train, perform cashier duties or assist with the track maintenance, please call 250 579-8938 or email emrobinson@telus.net for more information. The Kamloops Kidney Support Group will meet the on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. This is an informal, non-medical group which will welcome drop-ins who have kidney issues or know someone who does. The purpose of the group is to provide peer contacts for those wishing to talk about their concerns or just have coffee with a group who understands what you’re going through. Any patients who wish to attend but are unable to fit the outing into their budget should call Edna as well. For more information call Mel after 5 at 250-376-8357. National Association of Federal Retirees welcomes current and retired federal employees which includes Armed Forces, RCMP and Federal Judges. We are a non-profit advocacy group with savings found through the services of our preferred partners and friendships at our meetings and events. To learn about us go to:www. federalretirees.ca. To contact us: email is kamloopsoffice@gmail.com and voice mail is 250-571-5007. Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi, Sword form and Qigong. Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250851-0944. Please visit our website at kamloopstaichiclub.com. The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River St. News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us, having fun with music. For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-5735740 or rparkes@telus.net. Learn to play the Ukulele. We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners, a one time charge of $10. You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along. For more information visit our website at ukuleleorchestraofkamloops. com or call Dorene at 250-376-5502. The 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 250-3770055 for more information. You can also visit kamloopscanadians.ca. Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing. Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Cres., Rm. 1B. Phone: 250-372-1778 or our website is kamloopsphotoarts.ca for more information.

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It has been said that change is better than rest. We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club invite you to find out for yourselves. Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September. Come as an individual or a group. The first three sessions are free. For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit kamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclub.com. Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt. Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum. Contact 250-314-1021.

McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 7 p.m., with an arrival at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Free parking, free instruction and free use of bowls for first years. Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm. For more information or to make arrangements for instruction, call Brenda Clark at 250 579-5775. Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you, 755 Tranquille Rd. Saturday and Sunday: Meat draws from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday: Pull Tab draws from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: Horse races from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ping Pong / Table Tennis: Ping Pong is a low-impact activity and keeps the body and mind healthy. We welcome all ages; beginners and competitive players and we continue to play through the summer months. You can make new friends and have lots of fun. We play Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Desert Garden Community Centre., 540 Seymour St. Drop in fee is $2. Please call 250-372-3965 for more information. 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 250-376-0917, Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493. Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan. to Nov.) from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd. (side entrance). All are welcome. For more information call 250-314-1404. 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 Lodge #469, #102-1121 12th St., 250-3762924 (leave message). We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30 p.m. New members are welcome. Crib tournaments every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet 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. St. Paul’s Thrift Shop, 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance. Great bargains every week. Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 meets at 7:30 p.m. every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St. We have served the community since 1920. You are invited to come and meet the members. New members are welcome. The hall is also available for gatherings, meetings, etc. For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632. Kamloops United Church Thrift Store has come home to 421 St. Paul Street. Contact number: 250-372-3020. We are located in a brand new addition to the church. The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Come and investigate a great hobby. Call 250554-3233 for more information. North Kamloops Royal Purple: We are a fun-loving, dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community. Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon. New members are welcome. Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941. Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon. Meetings are held at Cece’s Kitchen, 1835 Rogers Pl.. New members welcome. Call 250-828-1765. Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 1:30 p.m. at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse, next to Norbrock Stadium. Come for crib, coffee and good-company. Free parking. Call 250-579-0228, 250-5798259 or 250-376-0917.

Enjoy walking? Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 8:30 a.m. Yearly cost is $10. All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Everyone is welcome. Call Sharon at 250-374-0688. Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon at People In Motion, 182B Tranquille Rd., for resources, support and fellowship. Parking in back. Call Ashley at 778-2571986 or email ash.westen@gmail.com. Dance for Fun: 10 week West Coast Square Dance Program — first two free. Starting Sept. 15, Thursdays 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fun, fitness and friendship awaits you at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. Call 250-376-5636, 250320-5858 or visit thompsonvalleystars. squaredance.bc.ca/

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Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 662 Seymour St., home of the clothing and footwear bag sale! The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept. to June, at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street — 1 p.m. For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798. Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. We are located at #9-177 Tranquille Rd. Contact information: 250-554-2455. We still have our Tuesday night free bingo starting at 4:30 p.m. and our Wednesday darts starting at 1:30 p.m. We have our karaoke on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. and on the weekends we have our meat draws on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation: A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients. Through our parent organization, the Kidney Foundation of Canada B.C. and Yukon Branch, programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease. Call Linda at 778-470-8236. Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School, 1764 Valleyview Dr. On Mondays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join anytime. Please contact Beatie at beatie@ gcislands.net or 250-631-9160. You can also visit taoist.org/kamloops. Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens. Call 250374-2316 for more information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO GROUPS LISTINGS CONTRIBUTORS: Due to the number of “Groups,” we ask that group members please contact us at least quarterly (beginning in September) to confirm that their group is still active and if any changes to their posting is required. Listings will not run if we don’t hear from you. Please email editor@connectornews.ca.

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August 2016

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