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Prevention is the best defence Considering the current rate of falls in Canada, each province will need to build several new hospitals to accommodate the growing number of older people who will require hospitalized treatment after a fall, unless proven prevention efforts are put in place. This is the bold statement made by Parachute Canada, a national organization dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives. Consider the following:
1. Canadians over the age of 65 have fall-related injury rates nine times higher than compared to those less than 65. 2. Almost half of Canadian seniors who fall experience serious injuries, like fractures and sprains. 95 per cent of hip fractures are due to falls in those over the age of 65. 3.85 per cent of hospitalizations of Canadian seniors are on account of a fall. Experts and an injury prevention task force established by a government public health council believe a national injury prevention plan that aims to prevent falls and injuries is needed. To be effective, this strategy must involve all stakeholders across all sectors including older people and their care givers, health service providers and planners. In Kamloops, Kamloops Fire and Rescue (KFR) and Oncore Central Services (formerly Seniors Outreach)
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Year of the horse gallops into the distance F E B R U A R Y
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Year of the Sheep/Goat is quickly approaching as communities in Kamloops and around the world prepare for the festivities. Feb. 19 marks the beginning of a new year according to the traditional Chinese calendar
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large region in Northern China), she participates in local events, dressing in red and making and eating dumplings with her friends. Bining was born in a Year of the Sheep/Goat, so she is particularly excited about this year. But, you don’t have to be born in the Year of the Sheep/ Goat to celebrate. “It’s the end of the year for everybody,” said Giovanni De Luca, owner of IQ Bamboo Language Services. It is time to clear debts, arrange finances and prepare for the year ahead. De Luca spent 10 years instructing overseas in Northern Taiwan. He knows that family, food and celebration are the focus of Chinese New Year. Typically the celebration lasts 15 days, commencing on the eve of the New Year with fireworks and a traditional family dinner. It concludes with the famed Lantern Festival, where ornate paper lanterns are lit and displayed at night and children solve riddles contained within them. In China, many cities “shut down” for a portion of the 15 days and people enjoy some time off. Emma Zhai, a student from Tianjin currently living in Kamloops, said the most common question she gets from Westerners regarding Chinese
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Climate change a great concern With the on-going debate over the proposed Ajax mine, Coun. Arjun Singh asks the people of Kamloops to always consider environmental risks when looking towards the future of their city
City Talk Arjun Singh, City Councillor
I consider myself someone who likes to base decisions on evidence. For example, one of the reasons I am waiting to take a position on the Ajax mine proposal is that the full proposal has yet to be submitted for environmental assessment. There is one large issue, where I think the evidence is very compelling, although
I know there is still much media and political debate. The issue is climate change and how some human activity, through the production of greenhouse gas emissions has negatively impacted our climate. For those who think I am wrong on this issue, I am open-minded and I would like to hear your reasons. Let me outline my major reasons for believing we should take strong and concerted action to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and to
prepare for climate change impacts. Firstly, I am convinced that the vast majority of reputable climate scientists are warning that our greenhouse gas emissions are too high and the climate has been negatively impacted. I have read, listened to and witnessed arguments from other known people who dispute the majority of this view but these people are very much in the minority. If 97 per cent of bridge engineers told me the Overlanders Bridge was unsafe to
drive on (which to be clear, they have not), I wouldn’t drive the bridge. Secondly, I have heard presentations from global and national insurance companies and organizations that have raised great concerns about the negative impacts on our climate. Insurance professionals assess risk for a living. Many insurers have already faced a great number of claims from the short, but very intense storm we had in Kamloops in July 2014. That (roughly) twenty minute storm
cost the community about 1.6 million dollars in damages. Last year, city council spent $960,000 out of the city’s reserve fund for repairs to damage caused by this storm. Extreme weather events are one of the impacts of a climate that is already changing. I don’t have children, but I do have a wonderful nephew and niece. I want these youngsters, my beloved sister’s children, to live happy and productive lives. I worry about the potential impacts of climate change making their lives much more
difficult. The good news is there are a lot of things we are doing and could do to significantly reduce negative climate change impacts on our community. The challenge is these actions we could take might cost more money and could change people’s day-to-day lives. I look forward to chatting to many of you about climate change this year. What are your views on climate change? I can be reached at asingh@kamloops.ca or 250-574-3509.
Options for caregivers Your Voice in Ottawa Cathy McLeod, MP Canada’s Caregiver Program allows Canadian families the option to recruit foreign nationals to live and work in their homes, providing care for children, elderly persons and persons with disabilities, when there is a shortage of Canadians available to fill the position. Our Government values the contributions that caregivers make to Canadian families and the economy. Following extensive consultations
with caregivers, we have made significant improvements to the Caregiver Program, while also working to ensure that Canadians always have the first chance at available jobs. In recent years we made important changes to the Caregiver Program. This included making open work permits available to live-in caregivers immediately upon applying for permanent residence, increasing the amount of time available for a caregiver to complete the work requirements, adopting a standardized employment contract for live-in caregivers and arranging emergency processing for new work permits in cases where caregivers have been
abused by their employer. We have now taken this a step further by removing the requirement that foreign nationals must live in the home of their employer. This will help better protect caregivers from vulnerable situations, including uncompensated overtime, poor working conditions or worse. In addition, the live-in requirement for foreign caregivers has kept caregiver wages low, hindering opportunities for Canadian caregivers. By removing this requirement, this will help boost caregiver wages and result in greater opportunities for Canadian caregivers. Our improvements to the Caregiver Program will also enhance
the efficiency of the permanent residence application process for caregivers. To address the backlog of caregiver applications, we nearly doubled permanent resident admission levels for caregivers in 2014 and continue to ramp up the processing of applications. And, to ensure that going forward permanent residence applications are processed within six months, we are launching the Caring for Children Pathway and Caring for People with High Medical Needs Pathway programs. Following the completion of the application’s requirements, these programs will help reunite caregivers who have spouses and children at home more rapidly. See "Caregivers” page 10
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Hello readers! My name is Lauren Hoot and I’m a third-year student at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) studying journalism, communications and public relations. I was born and raised in Kamloops, and I’m proud to call this great city my home. I’m excited to be a part of the team at The Connector as this will give me professional experience in my field of study. This is an opportunity that will enable me to enhance my writing and editing skills as well as improve my confidence while working and communicating with the public. Growing up in rural Kamloops has given me an appreciation for the outdoors. In my leisure time I enjoy hiking, camping and sitting around a bonfire with my family. As a former nationallevel gymnast, fitness has always been of great importance to me, and I continue to seek out new and fun ways to stay in shape. I look forward to learning new skills as a student journalist, but most importantly, I hope to meet new people and build a positive rapport within our community.
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New Year is “Why it is in February?” Different from the solar-based Gregorian calendar, the Chinese calendar is lunisolar, deriving the days and months from both the solar year and the phase of the moon. As a result, Chinese New Year begins on a different day each year. The calendar has a 12-year cycle, and each year is named for a different animal — rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep/goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. It is believed each animal represents different traits, and people born in those respective years possess those traits — good and bad. People born in Year of the Sheep/Goat are thought to be kind and tender. But, they are also thought to be shy, pessimistic and possibly moody. For most Canadians, Chinese New Year celebrations offer a beautiful reflection of an ancient and far away culture with a chance to participate and experience it in person. For Chinese-Canadians born in China and this country alike, it offers a special link to their families and heritage and a chance to honour and share it with another culture. If you are interested in participating in Chinese New Year, the Chinese Cultural Association and the Chinese Freemasons will be celebrating at the Lotus Inn on Saturday, Feb. 21. Tickets are available at the Lotus Inn Restaurant. You do not have to be Chinese to participate.
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Don’t let winter deter you from being active This is the 77th article in a series of articles discussing Type 2 diabetes. With the incidence of diabetes being on the rise in our population, at Manshadi Pharmacy we have taken a great interest in diabetes care and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding the diagnosis, treatment and management of diabetes and its related complications. I have a confession to make — I hate winter. The cold, the snow and the dark days — personally I could do without — and from what I gather, I am not alone. Winter can make it more challenging to make choices that support a healthy lifestyle, as it can be hard to get outside and be active. However, as a native Kamloopsian who loves living here, I have had to learn to embrace living with winter. In this article I would like to share some tips with you to help you continue to optimize your diabetes management through an active lifestyle during the winter months. One approach is to try and find
available through the City outdoor, winter activities of Kamloops Parks and that suit your ability Recreation. The Tournament level and can be Capital Centre (TCC) offers executed safely. This can a wide variety of amenities be as simple as buying ranging from the pool to a pair of ice grippers the indoor track and a full for your shoes and a set gym facility. The indoor of walking poles. For track in particular is my those of you who are a saving grace during winter bit more adventurous, months when I’m training snowshoeing is another great option as is crossLaura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm for my next run. Yesterday, country skiing, and we Certified Diabetes Educator when I was running at the TCC, I saw the Vascular are fortunate to live Improvement Program (VIP) where there are many clinic participants getting rental and recreational their activity in. This is a great way for opportunities available to us. If you are people with cardiovascular risk factors interested in these activities but are (including those with diabetes), to new to them, Sun Peaks offers guided safely exercise under the supervision of tours for both. You can try something a healthcare team. The VIP clinic offers new under the safety of supervision. several 12-week programs that include In case of those extra snowy days, both walking and the gym. Also, the when it is impossible to get outside Diabetes Education Centre at Royal for exercise, we are fortunate to have Inland Hospital (RIH) has an exercise access to numerous indoor options program called Sweet Moves. If you to help us stay active during the are interested in joining either of these winter months, many of which are
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programs, a referral from a doctor or nurse practitioner is required. Another reason to try and keep active during the winter months is to fight off the winter blues, as people with diabetes have an increased incidence of depression, which includes Seasonal Affective Disorder. If you think that this could be affecting you, don’t hesitate to talk to your doctor and healthcare team to ensure you are getting the treatment and support that you need. Always discuss any treatment options with your doctor before starting, even if they are non-drug measures. They may not be appropriate for you. I hope that this review will inspire you to to find ways to keep active in the winter. Remember you should always consult your doctor before starting any new activity or fitness regimen to ensure it is safe and appropriate for you. Also, don’t forget to try and find others to be active with. Not only will they help to motivate you, but you will support others in their own efforts of living a healthy life for diabetes prevention and management.
The truth about food allergies may be hard to stomach
Natural Health Cathy Lidster, B.Sc, GCFP, ACNRT
Do you have children or grandchildren with a food allergy? Have you experienced a food allergy? Does it seem like no family is left untouched by this food reactions epidemic? Hospital emergency rooms are kept busy with allergy-related visits. Do you remember when food allergies were almost unheard of? That was before more than 80,000 man-made chemicals were dumped into our water, air and soil, beginning in the 1980s. It was before genetically modified foods hit the supermarket shelves in an estimated 30,000 products. There is such a strong correlation between the engineering of foods and the increase in reactions to foods that I personally find it difficult to ignore, especially since my clientele dramatically changed from 10 per cent allergy cases to 90 per cent allergy-related cases in the past five years. When you follow
the money of food engineering, you see a brilliant business revenue model yielding higher crop production at a lower expense. This is great for shareholder returns, but in my opinion, not so good for our stomachs, our health and our joy of living. Since 1994, Health Canada has approved the sale of over 81 genetically modified foods, including: canola, corn, lentils, potatoes, rice, soybeans, squash, tomatoes and wheat. Our Government has deemed these and many other “novel foods” as safe. It would be difficult to do studies since there is no mandatory food labeling of genetically modified ingredients. For example, genetically modified corn can be used as an ingredient in many foods like cereal, yogurt, frozen entrees and canned soup. As a Canadian consumer, you will likely not know if the foods that you buy
have been genetically modified. In other parts of the world like Europe, it is mandatory to label genetically modified foods. So what can we do right now about our food reactions and our health? 1. Eat a natural, healthy diet of real, whole, organic foods. It is very important to understand labels. Here are the basics for produce with stickers: A four-digit price lookup (PLU) code means grown “traditionally” with pesticides. Five digits starting with an eight means it is genetically modified. Organic produce will have a five digit number beginning with nine. Organic foods by definition cannot be genetically manipulated, or grown in soils with chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides for at least three years. Unfortunately this doesn’t preclude cross contamination from
winds, etc. Genetically modified organism (GMO) labels are not mandatory, so it may be necessary to look for non-GMO and Made without genetically modified ingredients on the labels. 2. Avoid eating packaged, processed foods, especially those containing soy, corn, and vegetable oils, artificial and corn syrup sweeteners. The chances that you are eating genetically modified foods are very high if it contains any of these foods as ingredients. Beware of commercially raised meat, fish, eggs or dairy (where the animals have been fed genetically modified foods), as again, long-term health effects to humans are not yet known. 3. Monitor your food intake and note your body’s reactions. If you react to only a few foods or chemicals, you may try abstention to see if your health changes. If you
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food supply through the choices we make in the grocery store. Cathy Lidster, health educator/nutrition practitioner, offers free nutrition classes monthly (see advertisement for schedule). She can be reached at Centennial Building Wellness Centre, 250-819-9041, or cathylidster@gmail.com. *Cathy Lidster can supply research references for statements made in this article.
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The North Shore Community Centre welcomes February Submitted by Jo-Ann Eisenberger
The North Shore Community Centre is in full swing now that February is here! Our regular events have all started up and we’re so glad to see many familiar faces back after the holidays. We hope you will consider trying something new as we have so much to offer! Our regular community events are going strong — our Community Dinner takes place on Sunday Feb. 8 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at the front desk. Tickets are not available at the door. This event includes live entertainment, 50/50 draws, door prizes and a buffet dinner! We will also be hosting our Dessert and Dance Night on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. There will be live
music, an open dance floor and various desserts — ice cream, coffee and tea for only $3. This is open to anyone and we would love to have you come visit. Our Old-Time Fiddlers Dance takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 1:30 p.m. It’s great fun to dance the afternoon away to the sounds of a live band! Please call 250-376-2330 for more information. I’d like to take the time to highlight some special activities. Kamloops Social Dance Group meets on Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for an evening of ballroom dance with some casual instruction. The North Shore Community Centre also offers a variety of exercise classes, nonimpact activities like cards and board games and a drop-in coffee room
that’s open to all. Check out our calendar for more information, times and dates of things that might interest you! Also you can look at the Kamloops Adult Learners website for more information on the many interesting classes now being offered. The website is www. kals.ca. We also have a calendar of the courses in print form at the front reception desk. Another event to watch for in March is our Spring Antiques & Collectibles Sale on March 14 and 15. Admission is $3 and children under 12 are free. This is a fundraiser for the North Shore Community Centre, and with vendors from all across B.C., you are sure to find that hard-to-get item that you’ve been searching for!
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In contemplation of marriage Legal Ease By Kerri D. Priddle
Until last year, a Last Will and Testament was automatically revoked if the Will maker married after the Will was signed, unless the Will expressly stated that it was signed in contemplation of the marriage. That means the Will maker had already planned to marry when they signed the Will. This was not a well-known rule and caused hardship in many cases. The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) came into force in B.C. on March 31, 2014. This legislation is the consolidation of a number of separate legislations that dealt with various parts of
Estate Law. Pursuant to Section 55 of WESA, a Will is no longer automatically revoked by the Will maker who marries after signing their Will. Now, a Will is only revoked if: 1. The Will maker makes another Will. 2. The Will maker, revoking all or part of a Will makes a written declaration. 3. The Will maker destroys the Will with the intention of revoking it. 4. There is an order of the Court. Please note that these methods of revoking a Will also have specific requirements to make the revocation valid, and legal advice should be sought if this is your intent. It should be noted that if a Will was revoked because of marriage before WESA became effective, it will remain revoked under WESA. WESA also specifies
the meaning of spouse to include not only legally married persons but also unmarried spouses who have lived with each other in a marriage-like relationship for at least two years — including marriage-like relationships between persons of the same gender. Two legally married persons cease being spouses if they live apart for two years with the intent to do so permanently or have legal documents drawn, such as a separation agreement, a declaratory statement (made by the Court) that the spouses have no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, an order of the Court for dissolution or marriage, judicial separation or declaring the marriage null and void. Two persons in a marriagelike relationship cease being spouses if one or both persons terminate the relationship.
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Making changes in life starts with you Submitted by Helen Waters
With the start of a new year, I’ve been thinking of ways to improve communication between people, in business and in everyday life. Here is what I have come up with: Never listen to gossip; always judge for yourself. Your experience of something or someone will be different from another person’s. Don’t believe everything you hear. A
little kindness goes a long way. There’s never a good reason for people to be rude to each other. Try to be kind in your interactions. Rudeness creates ill will between people. If you are stressed out, recognize it and take some time out for yourself rather than lashing out at people. If you are unhappy, make changes. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Always look at the big picture in your daily interactions.
Focus on the positive and move on from bad experiences — don’t dwell on them. Learn from your mistakes and see them as learning experiences. Do nice things for others sometimes. It makes others happy and you will feel good about yourself. Never make assumptions. Always try to communicate well in order to understand situations. Try to incorporate fun into your life. Life doesn’t have to be dreary and boring. Try to joke with people and find some joy in your everyday interactions. Don’t let fear hold you back. Try to be brave, attempt new things and go out of your way to meet new people. Try to develop empathy for others. Imagine walking in someone else’s shoes and see what they go through. Finally, count your blessings and appreciate what you have. On the global scale, we have it pretty good here and should be grateful!
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Here is a list below of her monthly ideas that you can do to keep on top of the smaller details — over and above the regular stuff! And here are a few more in case you go gangbusters! Dust the top of the doorjambs. Clean off the goo on the salad dressing and condiment containers. Wash out and sanitize all the garbage cans — inside and outside. Organizing can be fun if you turn off your phone and turn up the music. Better yet, invite a friend over to help and then go and tackle his/her house together another day. Happy organizing! Kim Watt-Senner is the founder of Canada’s largest Professional Organizing company. The corporate head office is located in Kamloops, with additional franchise locations in the Okanagan, Greater Vancouver, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Visit the website at everythingorganized. net or call 1-877-5787601 for more detailed information.
MONTHLY CLEANING IDEAS January: Wipe down light bulbs. February: Sanitize all light switches and doorknobs, including the front door. March: Wash windows and ledges. April: Take a toothbrush around all sinks and faucets. May: Wash hairbrushes and combs. June: Wash the cleaning supplies cupboard. July: Schedule an appointment for furnace maintenance. August: Vacuum out the dryer vent(s). September: Vacuum and wash all heating vents. Don’t forget the one in the bathroom. October: Sweep off the front and back steps. November: Clean all electronic screens & keyboards. December: Pull down the curtains and freshen them with a run through the laundry.
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The TFSA: A flexible savings choice Family Law Act Protection Order 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 RCMP Detachment, 560 Battle Street. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be accessed by calling 250-828-3223. Restraining order is the term that most people think of when feeling threatened or worried about their safety. In March 2013, the Family Law Act Protection Order (FLA) was enacted and replaces restraining orders. The FLA is designed to protect individuals from family violence including physical, sexual and emotional abuse, stalking behavior and property damage. Orders may be issued against a partner, a child’s parent or guardian, a relative who lives with you, your partner or your child. FLA orders are issued through application to the court. It is free of charge to make an application in Provincial Court; however, there is a fee to make an application in Supreme Court. A lawyer is not required for a Provincial Court application. Both parties will be ordered
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to appear in court and be given an opportunity to speak to the judge about why an order should or should not be issued. The judge will make a decision based on the facts presented and situational circumstances. If you are concerned about your safety, an urgent application for an order without notice can be made. In this case, the judge will hear the applicant’s version of events and make a decision based on the information that is presented. If a FLA order is granted, the applicant must arrange to serve the named party with a copy of the order. This can be done through a process server, bailiff, family member or friend. The served party has the right to ask the court to set aside or change the terms of the order. The FLA can order the named party to have no direct or indirect contact with the persons named in the order, to stay away from the person(s) residence, workplace or school and to prohibit the carrying of weapons. The FLA order is valid for a period of one year and supersedes all family orders. It is enforceable by police and a breach of conditions may result in a criminal charge. It is a good idea to carry a copy of the FLA order with you at all times. This is general information about the Family Law Act Protection Order and should not be used as legal advice. More information is available online at www.ag.gov. bc.ca/courts/family/info/ forms/htm.
The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is frequently called a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) for everything else beyond retirement. Unlike with an RRSP, you can access the money in your TFSA for any need with no tax consequences and the amounts withdrawn are added back to your contribution limit amount in the following year. Any Canadian resident who has reached the age of majority can contribute up to $5,500* annually to a TFSA. But when should you consider this type of savings plan? A TFSA may be useful if: You are a younger investor. If you are currently in a low tax bracket and expect to be in a higher bracket in the future, contributing to a TFSA may be best for you. RRSPs offer tax savings if your income is in a higher tax bracket when you contribute to the plan and in a lower bracket when you withdraw. By contributing to a TFSA while in a low tax bracket, your investments grow — tax free. When your tax rate is higher, you can withdraw funds from your TFSA to contribute to an RRSP and reduce more of your future taxes. Also, you are able to reclaim the amount you withdraw toward your TFSA annual contribution limit in the following year. You are an established saver. If you have limited contribution room or have maximized your annual RRSP contributions and are looking for ways to save more for retirement, a TFSA can help complement your retirement plan. In addition, you can give your spouse money that he or she can then use to contribute to a TFSA
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without affecting your TFSA contribution room or attracting income attribution. You are transitioning to retirement. A TFSA can offer you tax-free income during retirement, which may help diversify your income stream. You can hold accounts with differing tax treatments in order to help smooth out your tax liabilities. You are retired. Unlike with an RRSP, there is no requirement to close your TFSA at age 71. In addition, you can continue to contribute to the TFSA even though you may no longer be eligible to make RRSP
contributions. You are interested in preserving your financial legacy. The TFSA allows you to directly name a beneficiary. Upon your death, your TFSA assets can pass directly to your beneficiary, tax -free and avoid probate. As always, please consult your tax advisor or estate-planning lawyer and your financial advisor. If you’re looking for a flexible savings vehicle, take another look at the TFSA. You might like what you see.
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What’s knitting at Desert Gardens Ladies’ Auxiliary Submitted by Shirley Lunan Welcome to 2015. Hope everyone will have a great year ahead. The gift shop opened on Jan. 5, with many visitors so far. Now that there is snow, we have winter hats, mitts, scarfs and slippers, so come on down and check them out. If you have a new grandchild arriving we have
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Who is the better cook? “I don’t cook,” said Mel. He admitted that Anne’s cooking won him over (and her mother’s).
Mel & Anne Campbell Celebrating their 50th anniversary this October, Mel and Anne Campbell have actually known each other since grade one. Taken by the girl with the beautiful white ringlets, how could Mel have known one day she would be his wife. Currently living outside of Kamloops, Mel and Anne divide their time between Kamloops and Kelowna, visiting their children and grandchildren. What did you used to do for dates back in the day? Mel and Anne were active with their friends, taking in sporting events, movies and going out for dinner on Friday nights after working hard all week.
What about the proposal, what was that like? Anne was living in Kelowna and Mel was living in Vancouver. After undergoing surgery for her tonsils and having a serious reaction, Mel made the drive to Kelowna to be by her side. He had been carrying the ring around for some time but knew that it was the right moment to ask. (Mel) “By the time we got to Kelowna I was a basket case. I thought I was going to lose my best friend.” What advice would you give to people entering into marriage or into relationships? (Mel) “Have a good sense of humour.” (Anne) “Every relationship is so unique, unto its own. There’s no two relationships alike.” Compromise and communication are at the top of Anne and Mel’s list.
Mike & Lori Keetch Mike and Lori Keetch met at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto in 1967. They spent the next two weeks going on a date every night. They have been married for 47 years. They currently reside here in Kamloops and after spending several years owning and operating the Senior Connector, they now enjoy spending their time volunteering for different organizations in town.
Favourite meal? Mike loves Lori’s fried chicken, with a side of potato salad. Lori’s favourite is Mike’s chicken fried rice. Favourite vacation? They’re 25th anniversary in Hawaii. (Lori) “I dragged him to all of the activities.”
(Mike) “We are on vacation and she’s up at five in the morning because we got to get on a bus for 6:30 a.m.” Planning any trips this year? (Lori) “Going to Edmonton to see our grandkids. We have another one coming.” Who makes the decisions? Lori jokingly raised her hand to this question but then said, “No, no, we both do.”
Advice? Not going to bed angry — (Mike)“Stay up as long as it takes. We’ve lived by that through our whole marriage. We’ve lost some sleep trying to work through some of these things but…”
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(Lori) “The most important thing is to have a sense of humour. Just because you are married doesn’t mean you’re not your own person who has their own thoughts about things; you have to meet somewhere in the middle.”
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Jack & Colleen Jack and Colleen met in 1949 at age 16. They have been married for 64 years. With three children, five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren, they have lived full lives and currently reside at Chartwell Ridgepoint Retirement Residence. Favorite hobby? They enjoy golf regularly.
Better cook? (Jack) “Definitely Colleen.” Jack is great on the barbecue. What did you do for your milestone anniversaries? For their 25th anniversary, they went on a trip to Harrison Hotsprings and got to dance in the Copper Room. Best gift he’s ever gotten you? “Probably my family ring.” Jack helped design the ring, something he was very proud of. What is the best gift she’s ever gotten you? “Wow, you know I really don’t remember one gift, these kind of things aren’t really important to us. The greatest gift that she gave me was giving me her time — being a great mother for the last 60 years.”
Advice? (Jack) “All the old clichés; give and take. Try to understand the other person and where they’re coming from. Sometimes that’s really hard to do and a man and a woman think a little differently about certain things.” (Jack) “You can start to take the other for granted if you see the other every day. Get out, get away from your kids and go and have a good time now and again — spend a few dollars and try and enjoy yourselves.”
Due to technical difficulties with the audio, the entire interview is unable to be published. The Connector would still like to share with you a small piece of Helmut and Violet’s time together thus far. They have been married for 17 years, after meeting through
a mutual acquaintance who played Cupid insisting that they meet. Seventeen years later, both Helmut and Violet are enjoying retirement with Helmut finally having time to assist Violet in her sewingthe most recent project being the hem of a skirt.
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Return to Bluebells Mavis K. Robinson We went to find the bluebells that blossom in the spring Confident we could find them and the pleasure that they bring They said the motorways claimed them; the woods had disappeared But we couldn’t quite believe them or the rumours that we’d heard We found the bluebells there; in woods and copses too We lived our scenes of childhood when we wondered, me and you In the early morning hours when the night gave way to dawn The dew still lingering on the ground, a new beginning born We wandered barefoot, fancy free, and felt a sense of peace We’d brushed the blossoms with our limbs, such perfume to release Then picked the flowers till our arms were full and could hold no more And hurried home to fill the jars, and place outside the door
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About the writer:
Mavis Robinson was born in the last month and year of the First World War and reached young adulthood during the Second World War. She and her husband Walter immigrated to Outlook, Saskatchewan in 1955 with five children aged 14 months to 14 years and $75 in their pocket. After
moving into northern Saskatchewan at the end of the pioneer years (195657), moving to Alberta, and then back to Saskatchewan, the family landed in Hope, B.C. Now at the age of 96, Mavis lives at Kamloops Senior Village (KSV), continuing to participate in all the activities KSV has to offer and reminiscing about her full life as a mother and writer.
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press love’s nature into definable, predictable patterns — to nail it down. But one thing for sure, as Zelda Fitzgerald said, “No one has ever successfully measured, not even poets, how much love the heart can hold.” The bestseller book Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert inspired me to take an Italian trip alone when my marriage ended, focusing on love lost rather than finding love. In the book, Liz’s Indonesian guru told her of all the ills of the world, even famine, brutality, disease and war. In the end, the path of life is loving lovers,
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Do you know what to do in the event of a stroke or heart attack? Stroke • Know the signs of stroke and act FAST: • Face – Is it drooping? • Arms – Can you raise both? • Speech – Is it slurred or jumbled? • Time – to call 9-1-1 right away.
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to call 9-1-1 (or your local emergency number). • If you are alone, call 9-1-1 (or your local emergency number). • Get an AED (if one is available) • If there are people around, tell someone to bring you the AED. • If you are alone, get the AED yourself. • Use the AED as soon as it arrives by turning it on and following the prompts. • Push hard and fast in the centre of the chest (start CPR) • Don’t hesitate. Keep pushing until the person starts to breathe or move or someone with more advanced medical training takes over. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is an emergency procedure that is used to restore blood flow to someone who is having cardiac arrest. Without proper blood flow, the brain and organs can be seriously damaged and the person can die within minutes if not treated immediately. CPR can help maintain blood flow and ventilation for a short period of time in a person experiencing cardiac arrest. Thousands of Canadians die from heart attacks and strokes every year because they don’t receive medical treatment quickly enough. Learn to recognize the signs of each so you can react quickly to save a life. Warning signs can vary from person to person and they may not always be sudden or severe.
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A stroke survivor By Kieran Markle
In Canada, there are about 50,000 strokes per year and roughly 315,000 Canadians are living with the after effects. Every stroke survivor lives a new life, and every one has a story to tell. Bill Tarnow is one such survivor. Tarnow, 64, has had two strokes. “I didn’t know I had a stroke,” he said. “I was out walking when all of a sudden my sister looked at me and said, ‘Half your face just fell.’” Tarnow was sent to Vernon for an MRI following his stroke. Once he arrived at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, he was in for another shock. The MRI technician discovered he had had another stroke sometime in the past. Tarnow was not aware this had happened.
“The thing about (having a stroke) is you don’t die,” he says. “I thought, ‘I still have (things) to do, make sure my kids are looked after.’ I wasn’t ready for this.” Since his most recent stroke, Tarnow has become more aware of his limitations. He attributes his strokes to fatigue. “Every time I get a little tired, I walk out, no matter what I’m doing and have a nap. I’ve had two strokes and I can’t afford to have a third.” Knowing the warning signs now could potentially save him from a future stroke. For information on signs of stroke, visit the Heart and Stroke Foundation on Victoria Street or online.
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Valentine Under the blanket of snow we rest, waiting for spring, composting with the earth and insects in humus We watch the juncos tapping their feet dancing their mating soiree Spring will start again nests will be built, when creation bursts forth with catkins and pussy willows dripping saps joining us
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Our hearts are full beating together forever
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For many, Jan. 4 and 5 were a blur of non-stop snow shoveling and hiding indoors. Despite questionable conditions on the road and a steady supply of snow, some took advantage of the weather. (Top left) Jamie and Gemma spend some quality time outside. (Top right) Coun. Donovan Cavers uses a different form of green transportation to make his way to work. Photo by Graeme Salmon (Bottom left) Shayne and his dog Ava search the snow for Ava’s kong.
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Heart & Stroke Fact Sheet There are an estimated 70,000 heart attacks each year in Canada. That’s one heart attack every seven minutes. Combined with CPR, the use of an AED may increase the likelihood of survival by 75 per cent or more during a cardiac arrest. For every one minute delay in defibrillation, the survival rate of a cardiac arrest victim decreases by seven per cent to 10 per cent. Each hour in which treatment does not occur during a stroke, the brain loses as many neurons as it does in almost 3.6 years of normal aging. It is estimated that 20 per cent of all strokes are caused by atrial fibrillation, the most common arrhythmia managed by emergency physicians. Second-hand smoke causes at least 800 deaths in Canadian non-smokers from lung cancer and heart disease each year.
Each year, more women than men die from stroke. 67 per cent of Canadian men and 54 per cent of Canadian women are overweight or obese. Six million Canadian adults, or one in five, have high blood pressure, representing 19 per cent of the adult population. Women with high blood pressure have a 3.5-times greater risk of developing heart disease than women with normal blood pressure. A support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers gathers on the second, third, and fourth Thursday of each month at the Calvary Community Church, located at 1205 Rogers Way. ALL ABOVE CONTENT HAS BEEN RETREIVED, WITH PERMISSION, FROM HEART AND STROKE CANADA: www.heartandstroke.ca
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Zone 8: 55+ folk take aim The target is the 55+ B.C. Games in North Vancouver, August 25 to 29, 2015. Enhance participation in your favourite sport or recreational activity or try out something new. Contact the Zone 8 registrar or sport event co-ordinator to register or access more information. Registrar: Heather Sinclair 250- 682-4121 heather55plus@gmail. com Archery: Andy McLaren Sharon Brooker 250-679-2385 NuLeaf Produce owner, Herman Hothi (right), presents the January winner, Leah Wilk (left), hawkeye@cablelan.net with the $40 NuLeaf gift certificate. Find the entry form on page 20 of this edition of The Badminton: Connector and enter for a chance to win. Dorothy Telford 250-376-2427 dorron30@gmail.com Snow Shoveling 24 hours, Bocce: Personal care Bruce Dahling 7 days a week Companion care 250-320-0544 Housekeeping bdahling@telus.net Serving Kamloops Meal preparation Bridge: for 18 years Transportation Craig Hamilton Respite care 250-579-8565 Personalized, continuous care hamilc@shaw.ca Carpet bowling: Sharon March 250-677-4234 Home Support Services smarch@bcwireless.com Cribbage: Maureen Hickey 314-141 Victoria Street, Kamloops 250-579-8259 www.inhomecarehomesupport.ca m_hickey@telus.net Cricket: Bruce Dahling 250-320-0544 bdahling@telus.net Cycling: Gary Hunt 250-573-3127 garyalan@gmail.com Darts: Garry Hogg 250-578-7501 gdhogg@shaw.ca Dragon boat: Phil Maher 250-371-1860 supra88@shaw.ca Equestrian: Gail McMahon 250-455-2159
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Track & field: Kathy Brand 250-314-1416 jimandkathy@shaw.ca Whist: Olga Palmer 250-578-7140 Some events require playoffs, which normally occur in April — some in March and May. The deadline for registering in curling is Feb. 28 because playoffs, if needed, will be March 7 at the McArthur Island Curling Club in Kamloops. The format of playoffs will depend on number of teams entered. You need to become a member and pay the registration fee first. Contact Darlene Malfair to indicate interest and for more details. Since the number of participants determines whether or not a playoff is needed, you must make your interest known early in all sports and activities. I’ve been passed some advice on how to stay young: • Keep cheerful friends — the grouches pull you down. • Keep learning. Never let the brain idle • Enjoy the simple things. • Laugh often and long. • Tears happen. Endure, grieve and move on. The only person who is with us for life is ourselves. Be active while you are alive. • Surround yourself with what you love, whether it’s family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants hobbies, etc. Your home is your refuge. • Cherish your health. If it is good, preserve it; if it is unstable, improve it; if it is beyond what you can improve, get help. • Don’t take guilt trips. Go somewhere, near or far, but not to where the guilt is. • At every opportunity, tell the people you love that you love them. • And always remember that life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. Our first meeting of the year is Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Moccasin Square Gardens, Tk’emlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road. We welcome all to share our excitement!
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KRTA luncheons resume for 2015 Submitted by Evelyn Baziuk Well 2015 is here, and I hope everyone had a pleasant holiday season. We had a visit from my eldest son and managed to see Cirque du Soleil on Christmas Eve. What a treat that was! Wishing all of you the very best in 2015. The KRTA had two excellent programs in October and November. The Ukulele Orchestra of Kamloops entertained us with some old familiar songs at the October luncheon. The Silver Bell Ringers helped us celebrate our Christmas
luncheon in November, catered by Chapters. Thanks to all those who so generously donated to Christmas Amalgamated, the Food Bank and our McQueen Lake basket. Your donations were very much appreciated. Regular monthly luncheons will resume on Jan. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the North Shore Community Centre. The speaker for this meeting will be Pastor Jane from the Hills of Peace Lutheran Church, telling us of her travel experiences in Madagascar. Moon Wok will be catering the luncheon. Hope to see you there.
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Healthy Red Borscht Soup
Ingedients:
6 cups chicken stock, beef stock, or vegetable stock for vegetarians 3 medium beets, washed well 3 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into cubes 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced or shredded 1 small red onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 head red cabbage, cored and shredded 1 large tomato, diced 1 cup tomato sauce 2 tbsp sugar or to taste Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Directions: Place beets in a large pot and fill with just enough water to cover them. Cover pot and boil until tender, about 45 minutes. Remove beets from pot to a plate or cutting board and set aside to cool. Add broth, carrots and potatoes to beet water and simmer covered for about 15 minutes. Then add onions, garlic, cabbage and diced tomatoes. Peel and slice the cooked beets and add to pot. Cook until the beets lose their color, about 30 minutes. Add tomato sauce, sugar, dill, salt and pepper then reduce to simmer for 10 minutes. Serve hot, topped with fat-free plain yogurt.
Heart Smart Shepherd’s Pie Ingedients: For the topping: 1-1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, diced 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup one per cent milk 1/4-cup fat-free chicken broth 2 tbsp reduced fat sour cream Salt and pepper to taste For the filling: 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 tsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 parsnip, diced 2 cloves garlic, diced 8 oz mushrooms, diced 10 oz frozen mixed vegetables 2 tbsp flour (leave out to make glutenfree) 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth 2 tsp tomato paste 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp freshly chopped rosemary Salt and pepper Paprika
Directions: Boil sweet potatoes and garlic in a pot of salted water until cooked and soft. Drain and mash with chicken broth, sour cream, salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 400 F. In a large sauté pan, brown the turkey. Season the turkey with salt and pepper. When cooked, set aside on a plate. Add olive oil to the pan, then add the onion and sauté for one minute. Add the celery, parsnip, salt and pepper to taste; cook about 12 minutes, until celery is soft. Add garlic and mushrooms — sauté for another three to four minutes. Add flour, salt and pepper and mix well. Add frozen vegetables, chicken broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, cooked turkey and mix well. Simmer on low about five to 10 minutes. In six oven-safe individual dishes, spread 1 cup of the meat mixture on the bottom of each dish. Top each with 1/2 cup of mashed sweet potatoes. Use a fork to scrape the top of the potatoes to make ridges — sprinkle with paprika. Bake 20 minutes or until potatoes turn golden. Remove from oven and let it cool 10 minutes before serving.
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Book Review By Marilyn Brown
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience & Redemption By Laura Hillenbrand Random House Trade Paperbacks 2014 Non-fiction, 500 pages Available through the TNRD library system, in bookstores, and in ebook format Unbroken is the story of Louie Zamperini, a talented young athlete prior to the Second World War. His resiliency and fitness contribute to his success when, during the war, his plane is lost at sea, an ill-equipped life raft disintegrates in mid-ocean, and the situation gets worse. It is a true story, moving quickly from one crisis to another. Louie, born to Italian immigrants, is fearless as a toddler. He grows into a rapscallion teen, in and out of trouble in his
small Californian town, often saved by an innate ability to dodge danger by running away, fast. His older brother, Pete, helps Louie “Stay on the straight and narrow” by encouraging Louie to focus on perfecting his running technique. He does so, exhaustively training for the goal of breaking the fourminute mile. In 1936 he competes as a middistance runner for the U.S. in the Munich Olympics, gaining worldwide recognition. Louie is working as a
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by a Japanese ship. What follows is a series of POW camps where treatment of captives ranges from horrendous to unspeakably inhumane. Louie is the focal point of brutality by one Corporal Mitsuhiro Watanabe, known by the prisoners as “the Bird”, whose instability, violence and degradation of the prisoners makes survival not just a physical struggle, but a mental struggle as well. Louie is one of approximately 700 prisoners in his POW camp, starved, beaten, weakened from preventable diseases, and abused as slave labourers. When American planes fly overhead, mapping the area, the prisoners hope that they will live long enough to see the end of the war. They are fearful of a rumoured “kill all prisoners” order by their jailors to avoid evidence of Japanese war crimes. The U.S. uses a new type of weapon the prisoners have never heard of, an atomic bomb. Hiroshima is obliterated with one bomb. The co-pilot of the B-29 Enola Gay scratches, “My God!” in his journal. Louie Zamperini tells his story of survival, and its
aftermath, the syndrome which we now call PTSD (post- traumatic stress disorder). His faith strengthens him at a critical time and helps him find peace through forgiveness. Photos of Louie are sprinkled throughout the book, including one of Louie in his seventies, skateboarding. He recently passed away. Laura Hillenbrand came across references to Zamporini when she was researching her first book, Seabiscuit. She was
intrigued. She made full use of interviews with Zamporini and others, meticulous records and photos Louie and his family kept, memorabilia, and newspaper articles. Unbroken is a compelling story, quickly engaging the reader, full of unexpected twists and turns. The movie Untamed has just recently been released. Laura Hillenbrand’s first book, Seabiscuit, about a famous racehorse, is also a movie. Hillenbrand lives in the U.S.
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welder at Lockheed Air Corporation when the bombing of Pearl Harbour hurtles the United States into the Second World War. In 1941 he enrols in the Army Air Corps. Trainees have good reason to feel anxious. “Pilot and navigational error, mechanical failure, and bad luck” result in huge loss of life during training. Louie is a fast learner, and even in training brings inventiveness and opportunism to problems. When training is over, he is assigned to a capable crew led by a skilled pilot. Their plane is a B-24 Liberator. They are in the Pacific war zone. In order to search for a missing plane and crew, Louie is transferred to one particular B-24 with a shaky reputation. Engine trouble forces the pilot to “ditch” in the Pacific Ocean. This begins a terrifying nightmare. In two tiny rafts three men drift under a merciless sun, with few provisions of any kind, while tenacious sharks circle endlessly around them. Fortunately, two of the three men work hard to keep mentally competent, and Louie uses his inventive streak to improve their chances of survival. It is remarkable that even when strafed by an enemy plane, resulting in hundreds of bullet holes in the rafts, the airmen cling to life. One evening as they barely stay afloat under a star-studded sky he hears angels singing. He makes a promise to God. Ironically, trouble really begins when the raft’s inhabitants are rescued
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Crossover singer, mezzosoprano Ingrid Mapson, will create memorable musical moments along with the Thompson Valley Orchestra (TVO), as they present Romantic Interludes. The concert will take place at the Calvary Community Church, Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. Ingrid’s performances have been called “radiant, endearing, powerful, enchanting.” With a variety of music styles on the program, from classics to jazz and swing, there will be
something to touch everyone, whether looking for love songs, music with excitement and adventure, to quiet reflective moments. Ingrid is equally at home singing opera and jazz. Some of her songs will include Besame Mucho, Oh Danny Boy, Habanera from the opera Carmen and On my Own from Les Miserables. To learn more the TVO and any upcoming concerts and pricing, please visit our website at www. thompsonvalleyorchestra.ca.
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Freshen the look of your home at a minimal cost The Flooring Guy Bill Hungerford, Nufloors Kamloops Now that 2015 is in full swing, it’s time to usher out the old and welcome in trends of the new year. Functionality combined with simplicity is a design must and can be achieved at low cost. Here are a few ways to update your home without breaking the budget. The quickest way to give your home a fresh look is to decrease clutter and rid yourself of items you don’t use. This is
an effective way to give any room in your home a clean and revitalized look. The one word to remember this year is Marsala. Marsala is a combination of maroon, some brown and burgundy colours. This hue is warm and gives your home interesting flare. Plus, your only expense is a can of paint! When designing a room, keep in mind everything does not need to match. Often, this can create a uniform colour overload and everything blends together. Instead, add some accent pieces — a couple colourful pillows or a unique chair. These simple items can
go a long way to making that room feel vibrant. One of the neatest trends in the kitchen is tile placed in a herringbone pattern. Herringbone is a design consisting of columns of short, parallel lines, with all the lines in one column sloping one way and the lines in the next column sloping another way — similar to the bones of a fish. The herringbone pattern adds extra style to the backsplash and transforms what is often an overlooked part of your kitchen.
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Finally, bring the outdoors inside. Utilize wood and greenery when mapping out your room. Adding plants, wood furniture or installing rustic vinyl floor in woodprint can help give your home a comfortable and earthy feel. Plants are a cost effective way to express your personality through décor.
Romance?
Karl and Milly were lying in bed one night. Carl was falling asleep but Milly was in a romantic mood and wanted to talk. She said, “You used to hold my hand when we were courting.” Wearily Karl reached across, held her hand for a second, and rolled over to try to fall asleep. A few moments later she said, “Then you used to kiss me.” Mildly irritated, he leaned across, gave her a peck on the cheek and settled back down to sleep. Thirty seconds later she said, “Then you used to bite my neck.” Angrily, he threw back the bed clothes and got out of bed. “Where are you going?” she asked. “To the bathroom to get my teeth,” he replied.
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Lyle Killough, Homewell Services Co. Like many homeowners, I have lots of “stuff” in my basement. I think that gravity has an increased effect on objects that seem too good to throw away, drawing them to the basement where they can remain for a very long time. Among the stuff downstairs is a good selection of partially used cans of paint. It makes sense to keep paint for touch ups or to complete an on-going project, but nothing lasts forever. So just how long should you keep old paint? The answer to this question is it depends. Properly stored, full and unopened cans should keep for a long time. Ten to 15 years is likely, but you should expect to spend a very long time stirring anything that old. There may be a solid layer sitting on the bottom of the can that may never mix completely, in which case you probably shouldn’t
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use the paint. With really old paint, I would try a test piece first and allow it to dry completely, making sure the paint is okay to use before tackling a larger job. Cans that have been opened have a shorter lifespan — a predicted two to five years. The cans for water-based (latex) paint tend to rust. Some people will strain the rust particles out of old latex paint and use it, but I won’t risk this for most jobs. I would rather spend a few dollars more and use new paint to do a good job on the first try. Bacteria can also infect latex paint. If the paint smells bad, don’t use it. Oil-based paint (alkyd) will usually develop a skin over the surface. Unless the skin is really thick, you can remove it and try to stir the paint back to life. You should strain this paint to remove any bits
of skin you missed. To improve your chances of keeping paint, you have to keep the air out. Carefully clean the lid’s edge and can’s lip prior to sealing the can and use a rubber hammer. A proper paint can opener will help to prevent damaging the lid when opening. Never allow paint to freeze! I write the date the can was sealed somewhere on the outside of the can and about how much paint is left. This makes it easier to sort out the old stuff in the future. When it is time to dispose of paint, don’t just throw it into the garbage. In Kamloops, paint in its original containers can be recycled at the dump for free. As a last resort, old paint that is left open and completely dried and hard all the way through can go into the garbage.
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a huge burden on love partners. It can’t help but fall apart if we forget that intense romantic love diminishes while hopefully turning into something deeper and longer lasting. But of all the loves, love of one’s self might be the hardest. We don’t do it very well. An inner voice often an unkind voice, tells us we’re not supposed to ever put ourselves first or think too highly of ourselves. We knock ourselves out trying to meet that standard. And children can grow up believing that to be truly loved they must always come first, and may not learn the give-and-take of conflicting needs with others in their lives, a universal source of differences.
lovability with sex, a pleasurable force in our lives with powerful biological underpinnings for our survival as a species. So it has been easy to seduce us into believing romantic love is essential for our emotional survival. Daily and relentlessly, we are bombarded with the fairytale template, repeatedly “Disneyfied” and stereotyped in the media. It’s an image that includes another person completing us, filling a gap or a need in ourselves. One person right for us, a soul mate able to read our minds, repair wounds of our personal history, meet our deepest needs and be there for us without fail. Alas, the other person seeks the same in us —
When I care lovingly for myself, I give to others from a place of abundance without obligation and resentment — like putting on an oxygen mask so we can help others put on theirs. But if I’ve beaten myself up, I feel a sense of scarcity and give halfheartedly, wearing myself out with resentment. Finding this state of loving compassion for oneself, though difficult, is liberating. We can love ourselves and in the process turn ourselves outward to truly love others. And back to romantic love — we depend less heavily on a magical other to give us what we need. The first step is to nurture ourselves and compassion and love for others will follow.
Overlander Women’s Institute An opportunity awaits a young woman between the ages of 17 to 19 to visit the International Peace Garden in Manitoba. This summer program was outlined in a previous column. This is a reminder that the deadline to apply is March l5 and the event takes place in June. If you are interested in any of the following: leadership, horticulture, the arts, social media, marketing, community volunteering and sharing ideas with other inspired women from across the country, this program is for you. For more information on how to apply contact Joan Holthe at threerivers@ abnorth.com, or by phone at 1-780-3532354. The November column outlined the selfgroups in Tamil Nadu, India, which help to change the standard of living for rural women. Ms. Uthame is an example success story,
written about in the September edition of The Countrywoman, an international magazine of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW). According to the article, Ms Uthame was only permitted to attend temple during festival holidays. She also had no say in finances or family decisions. The Women’s Self Help Group helped her understand she could make an income by rearing cows and goats. Over twelve years she made enough money to wed her daughters, put her grandchildren in school, renovate her house and pay back her loan. She was able to gain confidence and respect and lift her family out of poverty. She even gained the respect of her husband and has become an ambassador in her community. Since l985, over 3,000 groups involving
50,000 women in 550 villages in Tamil Nadu have received training in Women’s Self Help Groups through partners with ACWW such as U.K. charity Salt of the Earth and non-governmental organization Social Change and Development (SCAD). Closer to home, be sure to check the Federated Women’s Institute of Canada (http://www.fwic.ca/ Project.php) Take Ten, growing a healthier you. Included are some ideas you may have never thought of! Local Events: Feb. 13: Annual disbursements of funds to local charities. Feb. 20: Donations of personal bags (toothpaste, shampoo, soaps, and other toiletries to the women at the Y Women’s Shelter). Staff from the shelter will be there. For more information call Cathy at 250-3769810
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doing great, aren’t you?” Morris replied, “Just doing what you said, Doctor, ‘Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.’” The doctor said, “I didn’t say that. I said you got a heart mummer and be careful.” www.swapmeetdave.com
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The Lord’s Prayer: Our daily bread (Part 2)
Spiritual Thought
Among the things you can give and still keep are your word, a smile and a grateful heart. - Zig Ziglar CoMMuNity ChurCh
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Rev. David Schumacher Jesus said to His disciples, “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.’” This sentence is a prayer that God will supply us with our “daily” needs for this
day. As a simple petition regarding the necessities of everyday living, certain truths become self evident. First of all, God cares for our bodies. Jesus shows us this truth in the way He lived His life. He spent a lot of His time healing people’s diseases and satisfying their physical hunger. And of course, it was God Himself, who, in Jesus, took on human form. He lived and breathed as one of us, because in the end, God is not just about “soul” salvation. He’s all about “whole” salvation — the salvation of body, mind and spirit. That’s partly what Paul’s getting at when he says, “Do you not know that your body is a
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temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Jesus says, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:37) Two guys went fishing. One man was an experienced fisherman, the other wasn’t. Every time the experienced fisherman caught a big fish, he put it in his ice chest to keep it fresh. Whenever the inexperienced fisherman caught a big fish, he threw it back. The experienced fisherman watched this go on all day and finally got tired of seeing this guy wasting good fish. “Why do you keep throwing back all the big fish you catch?” he asked. The inexperienced fisherman replied, “I’ve only got a small frying pan.” Not God. He has a “big frying pan” love for you and a “big fish attitude” about you. He loves all of you, the whole enchilada — your heart, your soul, your mind, and your body!
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Barriere & District Seniors Society FEBRUARY 2015 Calendar of Events - The SUNDAY
MONDAY
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Groundhog Day
Whist 7 pm
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Carpet Bowling 10 am
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Whist 7 pm
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Groundhog Day
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Achy Breaky Body Parts4 Line Dancing 10am Beginners, 10:30 advanced Anglebay Entertainers Chorus Practice 1pm Coffee & Hostess 1 - 4 pm Bridge 7 pm
Carpet Bowling 10 am Coffee & Hostess 1 - 4 pm Cribbage 1 pm
11 Achy Breaky Body Parts Line Dancing 10am Beginners, 10:30 advanced Anglebay Entertainers Chorus Practice 1pm Coffee & Hostess 1 - 4 pm Bridge 7 pm
Carpet Bowling 10 am Coffee & Hostess 1 - 4 pm Cribbage 1 pm
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Carpet Bowling 10 am Coffee & Hostess 1 - 4 pm Cribbage 1 pm
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25 Achy Breaky Body Parts Line Dancing 10am Beginners, 10:30 advanced Anglebay Entertainers Chorus Practice 1pm Coffee & Hostess 1 - 4 pm Bridge 7 pm
Carpet Bowling 10 am Coffee & Hostess 1 - 4 pm Cribbage 1 pm
Chinese New Year
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Arts & Crafts 10 am - 2 pm Coffee & Hostess 1 - 4 pm
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Groundhog Day
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Winter course offerings by Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) invites all adults to register for their affordable and varied list of courses for Winter 2015. Course information and registration can be found at: www.kals.ca 250-819-5153 KALS office at Northills Mall Seniors Information Centre. Office hours are Mondays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. KALS is a non-profit society committed to increasing lifelong learning for adults in the Kamloops (Thompson)
area. KALS keeps course tuition costs affordable for those on a modest income by using volunteer instructors, many of whom are TRU professors and by charging a minimal annual membership fee of $15. Winter 2015 courses are as follows: Multi Session Courses (require membership) • News and Views • Seniors Driving Update • Are We Hard-Wired for Spirituality? • As You Like It (Shakespeare) • Astronomy • The Aeneid of Vergil
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MONDAY
1
TUESDAY
2
Groundhog Day
Exercise 8:30 am Pool 1 pm 8
9
Family Day (BC)
Exercise 8:30 am Pool 1 pm 15
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Exercise 8:30 am Pool 1 pm 22
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4 5 6 Exercise Wood Carving 9 am 9 am Exercise 9am Shuffleboard Carpet Bowling Crib 1 pm 1 pm 10 am
10 Silver Belles & Beaus 10:30 am Bingo 1 pm 17 Silver Belles & Beaus 10:30 am Bingo 1 pm
11 12 Exercise 9am 13 Exercise Wood Carving Mini Crib 1 pm 9 am 9 am Registration Shuffleboard Carpet Bowling 10:30 1 pm 10 am Starts 11 am 18 Chinese New Year 19 20 Exercise Wood Carving 9 am 9 am Exercise 9am Shuffleboard Carpet Bowling Crib 1 pm 1 pm 10 am
24 Silver Belles & Beaus 10:30 am Bingo 1 pm
25 26 27 Exercise Wood Carving 9 am 9 am Exercise 9am Shuffleboard Carpet Bowling Crib 1 pm 1 pm 10 am
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Groundhog Day
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3
Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm 8
Family Day (BC)
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M&M Lunch 12:30 Wells Gray Inn
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Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm
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21
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13
24
18
Chinese New Year
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Carpet Bowling Music & 1-3 pm Coffee & Crafts Refreshments Writer’s Circle 10 am 1 pm 2 pm Library 25
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Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm Coffee & Crafts Pot Luck Lunch @ 12 noon Book Club 10 am 2 pm Library
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16
17 Bar Open 12pm-7pm
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Bar Open 12pm-7pm Branch General Meeting 7:30 pm
24 Bar Open 12pm-7pm
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MONDAY
Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y2 Office: 250-374-1742
THURSDAY 4
Bar Open 12pm-11pm Kamloops Darts League 7:30 pm
FRIDAY 5
SATURDAY
Bar Open 12pm-11:30pm Gord West 7:30-11:30pm $10pp
Bar Open 12pm-11:30pm Crib 7pm Darts League 7:30pm
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Bar Open 12pm-1am Meat Draw 2:30 pm
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Bar Open 12 12pm-11:30pm Crib 7pm Darts League 7:30pm
Bar Open 14 Bar Open 13 12pm-7pm 12pm-11:30pm Classic Country Meat Draw 2:30pm 7:30-11:30pm Kamloops $10pp Darts Night
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Bar Open 19 12pm-11:30pm Executive Meeting 4pm Crib 7pm Darts League 7:30pm
Bar Open 20 Zone Crib 21 12pm-11:30pm Tournament Al Weldon Bar Open 7:30-11:30pm 12pm-7pm $10pp Meat Draw 2:30pm
Bar Open 12pm-11pm Kamloops Darts League 7:30 pm
Bar Open 12pm-11pm Kamloops Darts League 7:30 pm
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1 Fender Bender
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Family Day (BC)
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Dance $10 at the door Euchre 1:30 pm 7:30 pm to 11 pm Licensed Valentine’s Day
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Bar Open 12pm-7pm
Bar Open 22 12pm-7pm
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Office Hours: 1 pm to - 4 pm Monday - Friday
Valentine’s Day
Chinese New Year
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Bar Open 12pm-11:30pm Crib 7pm Darts League 7:30pm
Bar Open 27 12pm-11:30pm Fender Bender 7:30-11:30pm $10pp
Bar Open 28 12pm-1am Meat Draw 2:30 pm
9A - 1800 Tranquille Road
Brock Activity Centre
Carpet Bowling Coffee & Crafts 1-3 pm 10 am 17
Bar Open 12pm-7pm
Groundhog Day
Artwork • High Cost of Dying • Clouds Kamloops Style • Wills, Power of Attorney, etc. • BC’s Adult Guardianship Laws • Garden Pollinators • Proving Polygamy’s Harm in Court • Keeping Your Windows Computer Secure • Word Processing Basics • Managing Your Work Files For more information please contact Sue Holmes, KALS publicity, sueholmes@shaw.ca or 250-372-2694.
OFFICE HOURS: 1 PM - 4 PM • MON-FRI PHONE: 250-374-1742 FAX: 250-374-1708
SATURDAY
WGCSS Carpet Bowling Meeting 10 am 1-3 pm Coffee & Crafts Dutch Lake Writer’s Circle 10 am Seniors Centre 2 pm Library 11
Branch 52 8 Crib Play-Downs Bar Open 12pm-7pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm
Meat Draw 2:30 pm
Phone: 250-674-3365
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Bar Open 12pm-7pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm
Meat Draw 2:30 pm
(unless otherwise noted)
THURSDAY
Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm
3rd Sunday Carpet Bowling Social 12:30 1-3 pm Wells Gray Inn
Valentine’s Day
Evergreen Acres
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Thursday 10 am Carpet Bowling: New members welcome, lessons provided. Lots of fun and low impact exercise. Friday 1 pm Crib: Come early please. Help needed to set up tables & chairs.
Clearwater Friendly Club TUESDAY
SUNDAY
SATURDAY
3 Silver Belles & Beaus 10:30 am Bingo 1 pm
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Open 8:30 to 11:30 am, 1:00 to 4:30 pm THURSDAY
FREE Field Trip Courses Bird Watching Backstage at the Theatre Water Treatment Plant Tour • Tour of Noble Pig Brewery • Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge ($6 at TVDR) One Session “Taster” Courses $5 (no membership required) • Let’s Take a Look at Culture • Human Rights: The Idea of Our Time • Travel with Jan Petrar • Exploring Coloured Pencil Art • Pursuing Coloured Pencil
Royal Canadian Legion Br. #52
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Additional Information: Thursday 9 am Wood Carving: Call Dave at 250-679-8110 FMI Help available to get started, gals welcome.
MONDAY
• CPR ‘A’ for Seniors • Big Little Science Centre • The Massey Lectures
542 Shuswap Avenue • 250-679-8522
Join Creekside Senior Centre!
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Fender Bender Euchre 1:30 pm Dance $10 at the door 7:30 pm to 11 pm Foot Care Clinic 778-470-6000 Licensed
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3 4 Wood Carving 10 am Cribbage 1-3 pm BINGO 6 pm 10 11 Wood Carving 10 am Cribbage 1-3 pm BINGO 6 pm
15 16 Fender Bender Dance $10 at the door Euchre 1:30 pm 7:30 pm to 11 pm Licensed
17 18 Wood Carving 10 am Cribbage 1-3 pm
22 23 Fender Bender Euchre 1:30 pm Dance $10 at the door 7:30 pm to 11 pm Foot Care Clinic 778-470-6000 Licensed
24 25 Wood Carving 10 am Cribbage 1-3 pm BINGO 6 pm
BINGO 6 pm
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4 pm
THURSDAY
FRIDAY 5
Whist 1 pm Bridge 1-3:30 pm
12 Whist 1 pm Bridge 1-3:30 pm
SATURDAY 6
7
Lunch 11:30 am - 1 pm Canasta 1 pm
13 Pot Luck @ 12 Noon Volunteer Meeting 1 pm
19 20 Lunch Whist 1 pm 11:30 am - 1 pm Bridge Canasta 1 pm 1-3:30 pm
Valentine’s Day
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Chinese New Year
26 Whist 1 pm Bridge 1-3:30 pm
27 Lunch 11:30 am - 1 pm Canasta 1 pm
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Prostate Cancer Support Group 10 am
28 Pancake Breakfast 9:00 am
Check out our website at
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SUNDAY
MONDAY 1
8
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
2
Groundhog Day
3
9
Family Day (BC)
15
16
Monday Morning Market
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17
Foot Care (by appt. only) Lunch with Friends
18
MONDAY
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2
Groundhog Day
Footcare
(See below for details)
Yoga 1:30 pm Crib & Whist 7 pm
8
Yoga 1:30 pm Crib & Whist 7 pm
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Family Day (BC)
10 Bingo 1 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm
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Bingo 1 pm Yoga 1:30 pm Duplicate Bridge Crib & Whist 7pm 7 pm
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Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm Court Whist 7 pm
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Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm Court Whist 7 pm
25 Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm Court Whist 7 pm
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2 Savona Weight Groundhog Day
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Day Away
13
14
Valentine’s Day
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Day Away
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13 Physically 12 General Meeting Challenged 1:30 pm 10 am Rummoli Floor Curling 7 pm 1 pm 19
Shut-In Lunch Floor Curling 1 pm
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Floor Curling 1 pm
20 Rummoli 7 pm
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Physically Challenged 10 am Floor Curling 1 pm
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Valentine’s Day
21 Floor Curling 1 pm
27 Pot Luck Supper 5 pm Rummoli 7 pm
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Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm
8 Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm
Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm
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Family Day (BC)
Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm
16 Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm
22 Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm
Floor Curling 1 pm
2
Groundhog Day
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Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm Gospel Music Coffeehouse 2 - 5 pm
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6605 Buie Road/Savona Access Rd Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334
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Loss Club 8:15 am Exercise 8:45 am Exercise 8:30 am Exercise 8:45 am Exercise 9:30 am Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am Carpet Bowling Coffee 9:30 am Crafts 1 pm UPS 7 pm Crib 7 pm 6:45 pm Carpet Bowling 6:45 pm Family Day (BC) Savona Weight9 10 11 12 13 Loss Club 8:15 am Exercise 8:30 am Exercise 8:45 am Exercise 8:30 am Exercise 8:45 am Exercise 9:30 am General Meeting Coffee 9:30 am Carpet Bowling Coffee 9:30 am Crafts 1 pm UPS 7 pm 6 pm Crib 7 pm 6:45 pm Carpet Bowling 6:45 pm
23 Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm
19 General Meeting Open 9 am - 12 pm
20 Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm
25 26 League Open Bowling 9 am - 12 pm 10 am - 2pm
27 Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm
Chinese New Year
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Church Group 9 am
16 17 18 Chinese New Year 19 20 Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Exercise 8:30 am Exercise 8:45 am Exercise 8:30 am Exercise 8:45 am Exercise 9:30 am Coffee 9:30 am Coffee 9:30 am Carpet Bowling Crafts 1 pm UPS 7 pm Crib 7 pm 6:45 pm Carpet Bowling 6:45 pm
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23 24 25 26 27 Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Exercise 8:45 am Exercise 8:30 am Exercise 8:45 am Exercise 9:30 am Coffee 9:30 am Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am Carpet Bowling Crafts 1 pm UPS 7 pm Crib 7 pm 6:45 pm Carpet Bowling 6:45 pm
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Church Group 9 am
THURSDAY
4 Elder Services Senior Outreach 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Painting Group10 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Srs Computer Class 9:30 am - 1 pm Spiritualist Church 7 pm - 9 pm
Elder Services Senior Outreach 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Painting Group17 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Srs Computer Class 9:30 am - 1 pm Spiritualist Church 7 pm - 9 pm
Elder Services Senior Outreach 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Painting Group24 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Srs Computer Class 9:30 am - 1 pm Spiritualist Church 7 pm - 9 pm
Elder Services Senior Outreach 12:30 - 2:30 pm
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Glee Club 9:30 am AA 8 pm 9
Family Day (BC)
Glee Club 9:30 am AA 8 pm 16
Glee Club 9:30 am AA 8 pm 23
Glee Club 9:30 am AA 8 pm
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12
Chinese New Year
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26
14
21
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Drop in Bowling 6:30 pm
27
Bingo 5-10 pm
7
Doors open 4 pm Walk-ins 6 pm Regular Games 7 pm Valentine’s Day
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Bingo 5-10 pm
Doors open 4 pm Walk-ins 6 pm Regular Games 7 pm
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Bingo 5-10 pm
Doors open 4 pm Walk-ins 6 pm Regular Games 7 pm
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Bingo 5-10 pm
Doors open 4 pm Walk-ins 6 pm Regular Games 7 pm
Gospel Music - Hank 250-833-5072 Computer Class - Jennifer 250-833-2095 Elder Services - Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136
Passchendaele Road, Sorrento, B.C. Phone: 250-675-5358
President: Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282 Hall Bookings: J. Chisholm 250-675-3835 THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
5
Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm 10 Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm
11 12 Exec. Mtg Footcare 10 am 10 am Cards 1-4 pm Quilting Pool 1 pm Pool 6 pm
24 Wheels to Meals Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm
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Srs Computer Class Elder Services 9:30 am - 1 pm Seniors Outreach Better at Home 10 am - 12 noon 11 - 2 pm
Footcare Cards 1-4 pm Quilting 10 am Pool 6 pm Pool 1 pm
Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm
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Elder Services Srs Computer Class Seniors Outreach 10 am - 12 noon 9:30 am - 1 pm
Elder Services Srs Computer Class Seniors Outreach 9:30 am - 1 pm 10 am - 12 noon
WEDNESDAY
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Drop in Bowling 6:30 pm
SATURDAY
6
Srs Computer Class Elder Services 9:30 am - 1 pm Seniors Outreach Better at Home 10 am - 12 noon 11 - 2 pm
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Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday
WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
2
Groundhog Day
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Box 1552 — 31 Hudson Ave. NE Salmon Arm, V1E 4P6 250-832-3015
Tuesday Art Group - Ross 250-832-3579 Hall Rental - Dave 250-833-0902 Bingo - Wendy 250-253-3516
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Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm
Open 9 am - 12 pm
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Games 10 am - 12 pm
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SATURDAY 6
13 Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm
Sorrento Drop-In Society SUNDAY
SATURDAY 6
24
TUESDAY
Spiritualist Church - Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters - Al 250-832-5149 Singles Club - Betty 250-832-2315
THURSDAY
Open 9 am - 12 pm
18 League Bowling 10 am - 2pm
Games 10 am - 12 pm
FRIDAY 5
Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society
Floor Curling 1 pm
Rummoli 7 pm
17
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4
11 League Bowling 10 am - 2pm
Games 10 am - 12 pm
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THURSDAY
League Bowling 10 am - 2pm
10
16
Closed
Open 9 am - 12 pm
FRIDAY
5
9
Family Day (BC)
22
28
WEDNESDAY 3
Games 10 am - 12 pm
WHY Bingo 6:30 pm
Day Away
Physically Challenged 10 am Floor Curling 1 pm
Chinese New Year
15
21
Day Away
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Day Away
Chinese New Year
TUESDAY
Closed
Drop-in Centre 80 – 150 Opal Village Centre Mall
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O.A.P.O Branch #129
WEDNESDAY 3
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WHY Bingo 6:30 pm
Footcare is at the Merritt Senior Centre the first Monday of each month. To make a reservation, call Colleen Thom at 250-374-1735 (W) or 250-819-1632 (C)
Savona and Area 50+
MONDAY
7
Day Away
THURSDAY
Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm Court Whist 7 pm
24
Bingo 1 pm Yoga 1:30 pm Duplicate Bridge Crib & Whist 7pm 7 pm
SUNDAY
SATURDAY 6
1675 Tutill Court • Phyllis Riley, President
WEDNESDAY
Bingo 1 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm
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Day Away19 Board Mtg Foot Care 10 am (by appt. only) Good Food Box Pick Up
Merritt Senior Centre SUNDAY
FRIDAY 5
11
25 Monday 23 Foot Care24 Morning Market (by appt. only) Foot Care Caregiver (by appt. only) Lunch with Support Group Friends 10 am
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Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550 Office Hours: 9 am - 3 pm
THURSDAY
Foot Care (by appt. only) Foot Care Lunch with (by appt. only) Friends
Logan Lake Seniors 50+
Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1
4
Monday Foot Care Morning Market (by appt. only) Foot Care Caregiver Lunch with (by appt. only) Support Group Friends 10 am
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Chinese New Year
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Ladies Snooker 1-4pm 13
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14
21
Scottish Dancing 9:30 am - noon 27
Ladies Snooker 1-4p
Valentine’s Day
Scottish Dancing 9:30 am - noon
Ladies Snooker 1-4pm
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Footcare Cards 1-4 pm Quilting 10 am Pool 6 pm Pool 1 pm
7
Scottish Dancing 9:30 am - noon
Ladies Snooker 1-4pm
19
Footcare Cards 1-4 pm Quilting 10 am Pool 6 pm Pool 1 pm
SATURDAY
6
28 Snooker Tourney Scottish Dancing 9:30 am - noon
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Events
Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health Feb. 16, 1p.m. to 3 p.m. Healthy aging is important for everyone, and it is essential not to forget the health of your brain as well! This workshop encourages participants to actively engage in protecting and maintaining their brain. Learn strategies and set goals for improving the health of your mind, body and spirit. Anyone interested in brain health is welcome to attend. The location of the event is the Alzheimer Society Resource Center, #405 235-1st Avenue, Kamloops. Cost is by donation. For more information or to register please contact Tara at 250-377-8200 or thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org.
Barnhartvale Coffee House “Open mic� for local musicians and small groups before the feature act will take place Saturday Feb. 21. Sign up at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and free for open mic performers and children under 12. (We regret that singer/ songwriter Harry Morgan is unable to appear on this date, as previously advertised.) Want to save money? Join the Kamloops Garden Club for a free lesson on how start bedding plants from seed. Hope to see you on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in the upper level of Heritage House, 100 Lorne Street (Riverside Park). 886 Overlander Wing of the Royal Canadian air Force Association will hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 8, 2015 at the ABC Country Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Place. Lunch will be available at your own expense and the meeting will start at noon. For More information please contact Mike at 250-318-5777. Kamloops Symphony - Baroque Splendour (February 7). Kamloops Symphony presents Baroque Splendour on Feb. 7, live at Sagebrush Theatre, 7:30 p.m. The orchestra will be joined by guest conductor Kevin Mallon and three soloists from within the KSO. Purchase tickets at Kamloops Live! Box Office: 250-374-5483 or online at www. kamloopslive.ca. Love Doesn’t Hurt: Musicians sing their hearts out at Valentine’s benefit for the Y Women’s Shelter. On Thursday, Feb. 12 there will be an opportunity for an early Valentine’s Day date for all the romantics in Kamloops. Walter Quinlan (songwriter, guitarist) has organized “Love Doesn’t Hurt — A Night of Music to Fill Your Hearts� as a way to raise much-needed funds for the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA Women’s Shelter. Tickets are available at the Grind, fourth and Lansdowne in beautiful downtown Kamloops. It’s a suggested donation of $10 per ticket. Please contact Michele Walker at 250374-6162 or mwalker@kamloopsy.org. Join us for this community-changing conversation! Whatever your passion, CIL will help you get informed, connected, and inspired so you can get busy making Kamloops healthier,
happier and more prosperous. This exciting event combines the best facilitation and public engagement practices with emerging social innovation tools in a step-by-step, vision-to-action process that will help you help the great community you call home! Special discounted rates for students, seniors, and people from nonprofit/community groups. $29/day or $79 for three days. For more info and to register: www. freshoutlookfoundation.org. For all Royal Inland Hospital Retirees: Our “Valentine Luncheon� is Friday, Feb. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will be held at ABC Country Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Way. RSVP is required by Feb. 2. Call Marnie at 250828-2724 Dave Snider, photographer and new member of the Courthouse Gallery artist’s co-operative, will feature his work from Feb. 3 to Feb. 28 at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street, Kamloops. Dave’s photographs capture scale and depth in both landscape and floral images. A realistic straightforward style, attention to composition and detail — local scenes that evoke the sense of space of the Kamloops area make this a must see event. Come in and meet the artist and browse the gallery. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Handicap accessible, free parking. Visit: kamloopscourthousegallery.ca. Valentine’s with “Elvis� (Eli Williams) at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 755 Tranquille Road. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m, followed by dinner and dancing at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and $15 for the dance only. Tickets are available at the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Please purchase tickets by Feb. 9 if you are planning to attend the dinner. If you enjoy Two-Stepping, Waltzes, Polkas, Schottisches, Foxtrots and more, come dance to the music of The Kamloops Fiddlers on Saturday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Yacht Club, 1140 River Street. Members $ 6.00, non-members $ 7.00. Everyone is welcome. FMI call 250-376-2330. The Thompson Valley Activity Social Club presents Let’s Dance, which will take place on Feb. 14, 2015. Hosted at the Kamloops Curling Club Let’s Dance will feature music by McIvor In Motion DJ Services. The dance will run from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $10. Please contact Zonia at 250-372-0091 or Francoise at 250-372-3782 for more information. If you know of an upcoming event that ythink is important or would like to notify the public of, please feel free to send any information to editor@ seniorconnector.com. Please note that we may not have room to run all events in our monthly edition; however, we will do our best to make sure that we run a diverse list of events available to the public in both Kamloops and outlying areas.
Sharon Brooker
Lansdowne Coopers’ Howard Stein, presents January’s winner, Edith Lehr of Kamloops, with a $25 Coopers gift certificate. An entry form can be found on page 11 in this edition of The Connector.
Chronic health patients can sign up for Self-Management B.C. workshops Persons with chronic health conditions and family members can participate in selfmanagement programs offered in communities throughout B.C. at no cost. These are evidence-based programs, which provide information, teach practical skills and give people the confidence to manage their health condition(s). Many of these selfmanagement program topics include: arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, diabetes, and chronic disease. The next free program in the area is
the Diabetes Self-Management program. It is a free, sixsession workshop. The workshop helps people with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers to better manage symptoms and activities of daily life. Participants receive the “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions� companion book. It will take place at the John Tod Centre at 150 Ward St., Kamloops. 1-866-902-3767. For more information about SelfManagement British Columbia and upcoming workshops, please visit www. selfmanagementbc.ca.
Classifieds ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR FOR SALE Compass Model mid-wheel drive, new condition, extra capacity battery including battery charger. $3,000.00 negotiable. Call 250-554-7379 for details. DOWNSIZING? What will you do with all your unneeded items? Habitat for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for families, right here in Kamloops. Tax receipts are available upon request for donations over $100. Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 250-828-7867. Independent Living in a Kamloops Leading Retirement Community: Live each day of retirement in a creative and fulfilling way. This two bedroom luxury suite
has a panoramic view of the South Thompson River. $1950 per month includes regular activities and entertainment in your own community. Enjoy dining with new friends. Just steps away from everything you need. Please call Sharie at 250-819-8419 or Irene at 778-470-8315 for further information.
for Humanity ReStore will take all re-salable items and turn them into homes for deserving Kamloops families. What a legacy! Tax receipts are available upon request for donations over $100. Drop off at 28-1425 Cariboo Place or call for a pick up at 250-828-7867.
GREAT NORTH SHORE LOCATION 55+ complex, 1 bdrm, 758 sq. ft. condo incl. 5 appl. $169,900 250-376-9378.
FOR SALE The Willows 55+ fully secure condo on 1st floor across from Northills Mall. 1,072 sq. ft. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 5 appliances included. $245,000. To view call 250-376-6637. SETTLING AN ESTATE? What are you going to do with everything? Habitat
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The Kamloops information please sharing. Henry Grube Naturalist Club contact Mike at 250Education Centre, 245 meets on the third 318-5777. Kitchener Cresc. Rm Thursday of each 1B phone: 250-372Fraternal Order of month, September 1778 or our website Eagles welcomes you. through June at 7 kamloopsphotoarts.ca 755 Tranquille Road. p.m. at the Heritage for more information. Saturday and Sunday: House, Riverside Park. Meat draws from 3 Overlander Women’s We are dedicated to p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday: Institute meet the the promotion and Pull Tab draws from first and third Friday preservation of the 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. of every month from natural world. Please Wednesday: Horse 10 a.m. to noon on call 250-554-1285. races from 4 p.m. to 6 the North Shore. For Kamloops’ original p.m. women to meet other Coffee House. Warm women, to become For all Royal Inland atmosphere, excellent informed, involved and Hospital Retirees, our music, and wonderful to enjoy an abundance “Valentine Luncheon” coffee. From town, humor. For more info. will be Friday, Feb. take the Trans Canada Call Cathy at 250-3766, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 Highway east to 9810 p.m. ABC Country tm the Dallas Petrocan. Restaurant, 1835 The Kamloops Family Follow Dallas Drive to Rogers Way will be the History Society Barnhartvale Road and place. RSVP is required meetings take place on keep going for seven by Feb. 2. Call Marnie the fourth Thursday km. Barnhartvale A Fire and Hall Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults of each month (not at 250-828-2724 is on the left. Thank including June, July, you for supporting local The Afternoon August, and December) Auxiliary to RIH meet live music! from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the first Monday of the 886 Overlander Wing at Heritage House in month (except July & of the Royal Canadian August) at 1:30 p.m. Riverside Park. All are air Force Association welcome. For more info at the Calvary Temple. What hit television show was set during the Korean War? will hold their Annual call 250-372-5679 Everyone is welcome. General Meeting Come join andin your find Kamloops Antiques, you change theus batteries smoke alarms? tm (AGM) on April 8, How often should out what we are all Collectibles and 2015 at the ABC What singing legend brought into popular about orrock-n-roll call the officeculture? Heritage Club meets Country Restaurant, at 250-314-2331. on the second Thursday 1835 Rogers Place.If your clothing catches fire, what should you do? ofOlder every Adults month, A Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Kamloops Photo Arts Lunch will be available September to June meets p.m. most Do you want toClub have fun while learning7how to prevent fires and falls? at your own expense at Heritage House on Wednesdays (Sept to and the meeting will Lorne Street (Riverside start at noon. For More June) for learning and
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Park). 7 pm. Guests and new members welcome. All meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information call Bernice at 250-372-0468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St., Kamloops. Contact 250-314-1021. McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays 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 250376-0917 (Kay) or 250319-3255 (Ron). Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Heritage House, top floor, at 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 or 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 Road (side entrance). All are welcome. FMI call 250314-1404. 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. Linda Langevin, our new director, will be conducting our group into a new and exciting season. 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. Alzheimer Caregiver and EarlySupport 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 Avenue, Kamloops. For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand, support and education co-ordinator Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 250377-8200. Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 meets at 7:30 p.m.
every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria Street. We have served the community since 1920. You are invited to come and meet the members. New members are welcomed. The hall is also available for gatherings, meetings, etc. For any inquiries please call 250-3722737 or 250-573-4632. Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494. 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. The tradition of service requires a legacy of support. Consider joining the Order of the Royal Purple #277. Meetings are the first and third Tuesday each month. Call Eleanor Vernon, 250374-2806. Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m., at ABC Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Place. New members welcome. Call 250-828-1765. North Kamloops Elks Lodge #469, #1021121 12th Street, Kamloops (250) 3762924 (leave message). Meet third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group, a support group for people who’ve suffered a stroke and their caregivers, meet the second, third and fourth Thursday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. To confirm dates of meetings, location and other information, call Shona at 250-320-1348. Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Road. Phone 250-3764011 or email larube_ kam@shaw.ca. North Kamloops Royal Purple: We are a fun-loving dynamic, dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community. Meetings first and third Tuesday in the afternoon. New members welcome. Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen at 250-374-4941. The CSI Seniors Activity Centre offers Tuesday night Bingo at 6:15 p.m. and Sunday night dancing at 7:30 p.m.
Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (except July and Aug). FMI call 250-819-0945. Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at People In Motion, 182B Tranquille Rd., for resources, support and fellowship. Parking in back. Call Chris, 250376-2908, or Jackie, 250-372-1912. 55+ Kamloops Senior Swimmers meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 to 9 a.m. at the YMCA/ YWCA. Call Elizabeth, 250-573-2818. The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept. to June, at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street — 1:00 p.m. For more information contact Rendy at 250374-0798. Well Gray Country Seniors Society meets the first Wednesday of each month, except July and August, 10
a.m. at the Seniors’ Drop In Centre; there is a Third Sunday Social at 12:30 p.m. at Wells Gray Inn all year long. Writers’ Circle, 2 p.m. at the Clearwater Library on first and third Thursdays. Contacts: Eileen (250674-2400) or Evelyn (250-674-3688). M&M Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 5 p.m. Call 250-5876503. 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 $10. All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Everyone is welcome. Call Sharon, 250-374-0688. 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! Group listings are provided as a courtesy and as space permits.
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