VOLUME 25, NUMBER 10, FEBRUARY 2017
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News from Oncore Hearts continue growing stronger with Father Daughter Winter Ball Oncore Keith Bonnah Executive Director Programs Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of The Connector. February is heart month so be sure to support the Heart and Stroke Foundation when the volunteer canvassers come to your door. The Heart and Stroke Foundation funds research and education and their annual fundraising campaign is critical to their success. February is the month of love, and for those of us in the social services field, it always brings to mind those who are feeling isolated or lonely.
At Oncore Seniors Society we have several programs that help address some of the loneliness and isolation that seniors might be facing. Our “Good Morning Callers” are volunteers who call people in the morning to check in, say hello and catch up on the news of the day. Our “Friendly Visitors” are volunteers who meet with seniors regularly and develop friendships and provide some other supports. It is great for us to have eyes and ears out in the community to ensure the health and well-being of our seniors. Both of these programs are part of our Better at Home Program. If you know someone who might benefit from either of these programs, please give us a call. If you know someone who might be feeling lonely, please reach out and give them a call!
By Nikki Fredrikson The bond between a father and his little girl is unlike any other relationship. He’s her rock and she’s his little princess. During the month of February, the Heart and Stroke Foundation will put on its third annual Father Daughter Winter Ball, an event celebrating this connection. The Ball was partly inspired by the community of Kamloops' two Heart Families. Both Karter and Henry are under four years old and live with heart conditions. Both boys have sisters and according to Lisa Verity of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, it was their connection that partly inspired this event. The Foundation
wanted to do something special that could incorporate both families. “Just seeing the importance of that family connection and that it was again another opportunity to be able to bring awareness to a demographic we sometimes are not able to reach,” said Verity. For seven-year-old Makiya Thistlethwaite and her dad Erik, it’s an event that they look forward to attending every year. “It helps raise money for Heart and Stroke. It’s time for me to spend with Makiya. It’s fun and we never get to just have daddy-daughter time; it's one time a year that’s guaranteed I can always get off work,” said Thistlethwaite.
Makiya’s four-yearold brother Karter was born with a congenital heart defect and at eight days old had a pacemaker inserted. At six months old Karter went into heart failure and was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and put on a heart transplant waitlist. His condition causes his heart to not squeeze, with a heart block making his heart not pump properly. “It’s a lot of stress and not knowing...” said Thistlethwaite. The Father Daughter Winter Ball hosted by Hotel 540, is an opportunity for Makiya and Erik to spend the day together, where the focus can be all on Makiya. The Ball is a red carpet affair, which means the pair get
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dressed up, and Makiya gets pampered at the salon, having her hair and makeup done. For Makiya her favourite part of the event is that “we get to hang out.” “When we leave, I always say, ‘Daddy, when are we going to go next?’ And he’s like, not until next year,” said Makiya. The Ball is an evening of dancing, empowering speeches, candy, and games. Catering to what every little girl would imagine a ball would be. The young girls got a special surprise with local Miss Kamloops royalty and Disney Princesses in attendance at last years ball. “It’s so much fun and something for us to do together and it’s also great to raise money and awareness for Heart and Stroke. It’s also good for me to go talk to other dads who I know are in the same boat,” said Thistlethwaite. This year’s Father Daughter Winter Ball has already sold out.
The fundraiser sells pairs of tickets for $40 dollars with all proceeds going towards the Heart and Stroke Foundation. For the Thistlethwaite family, the Ball is an annual event they wouldn’t miss as it is a fun night for girls and their father- figures to get dressed up and go out. “Even if you don’t have Heart Kid, still go because it’s so much fun,”said Makiya. “If we weren’t special like we are, I’d still go.” Along with the Father Daughter Winter Ball the Heart and Stroke Foundation holds many other events during heart month to raise funds and awareness. Events to note include: Family Day Blazers Game, PunchA-Thon at Kix 4 Chix, Rob Medves memorial concert at Cactus Jacks and the Kaltire Bubble Ball tournament. For more information on events during heart month contact the Heart and Stroke Foundation at 250-372-3938.
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Things that make a councillor curious City Talk Arjun Singh, City Councillor As I go about my work as a member of city council, there are common things I hear that make me very curious. I think of being on city council as having 90,000 employers entrusting council with the responsibilities to provide direction and decision-making on the community’s collective behalf. So when someone is talking to me about ‘your’ fire hall or ‘your’ bylaw officer, I often try
to reframe ‘your’ to ‘our.’ People often use this type of verbiage when they are concerned or angry about something. You can still be concerned or angry and acknowledge that the garbage truck that works your street is ‘ours.’ What I am curious about here is why people use the word ‘your’ instead of ‘our.’ Are we too isolated on council from the rest of the community? Do the people who use ‘your’ vote in civic elections? I am not sure. What I am pretty sure of is that I prefer the word ‘our’ when discussing community services and amenities. Another experience that makes me curious is when I am pretty sure
someone knows I serve on council. This person looks like they might want to talk about an issue, but he/she doesn’t seem to know how to bring up their concern. This one hits close to home because I used to be too shy to talk issues with an elected representative before I myself was elected. You want to talk to one of your own representatives but you might be afraid of being brushed off, or that face to face that person might be different than the impressions you had through the media. What I am curious about here are the various causes for this and, importantly, how members of council can promote our desire to be very accessible
MP McLeod demands financial accountability Your Voice in Ottawa Cathy McLeod, MP Cathy McLeod, MP for Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo says the looming fiscal crisis is extremely alarming with a predicted culminated federal debt of $1 trillion in the next 15 years and $1.5 trillion by 2050. “It was shocking to learn over the Christmas break that the finance department quietly released a report stating we will now have annual budget deficits for the
next quarter century,” said McLeod. “Analysts are predicting that bigger deficits could lead to the collapse of our economy.” “The gravity of the Liberals’ mismanagement of our economy can’t be minimized. We are now facing generations of debt, and their plan to stimulate the economy by spending more has failed,” stated McLeod. “So much for their promise to balance the budget before the next election.” Further, this week we learned from the parliamentary budget office that the stimulus measures from infrastructure spending
will likely be delayed. The government committed $186 billion over 11 years in last fall’s fiscal update. The economic impact of this is now projected for later 2017 and into 2018. “Canadians need to realize that this is a perfect storm — full-time job growth is non-existent, the economy has stalled and the department of finance has stated if the Liberals spend any more money, they will be putting at risk the fiscal sustainability of the federal government,” stated McLeod. “I think we deserve better and should be demanding financial accountability.”
and open to our fellow citizens. What I love about Kamloops City Hall generally is the culture of responsiveness and accessibility that has developed over many years. So, don’t be afraid to contact city councillors or city staff with ideas/ concerns/questions. Just so it is handy, my phone number is 250-320-6532 and my email is asingh@ kamloops.ca.
I try to answer my messages and emails within 48 hours but sometimes I miss one. I hope I am getting better at this. If I’ve ever missed replying to you, please consider reminding me. One last item to mention today. Many people emphasize we have a thankless job. I actually feel like Kamloopsians are very good at expressing
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thanks to council, more often than you think. It happens every couple of weeks and this appreciation is reciprocated. And I love serving in this position. You learn so much about so many things. You meet interesting people. You get to serve your community in a big way. I would certainly recommend this role to everyone.
Most are aware that Canada is celebrating its sesquicentennial this year. In light of this, there are events planned all over the nation throughout the year. Kamloops has started the year off with The Talking Walls project at City Hall set up by the Kamloops Museum & Archives. To keep track of some of what is planned there is a link to kam150.com on the city’s website or watch for #kam150 on social media. If you’re interested in taking in events further afield, be sure to consult the Canada 150 website to find out more. The Connector will make an ongoing effort to include local sesquicentennial events in our listings to help keep you informed of what’s happening.
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Are you thinking of selling your business as part of your retirement plan? Beyond determining the selling price, you are willing to accept, there are quite a few legal issues that you need to consider and many steps to be taken by the lawyers for both you and the buyer. Before you begin the sale process, think about what the business will look like to a potential buyer. Make sure all of your paperwork is up to date and your most recent financial records are in order. The first issue that you will have to consider is whether you should sell the assets of the business or the shares of the corporation that runs the business. There are advantages and disadvantages for each of these models. Typically, you will want to sell shares in order to take advantage of the capital gains exemption, while a buyer will prefer to buy assets to limit its possible liabilities. Your accountant will advise you as to the advantages and disadvantages of each sale structure and what that will mean to the sale price you are seeking. Once you have agreed with the buyer as to whether assets or shares are to be sold, the lawyer will often prepare an agreement called a “letter of intent,” setting out the fundamental terms of the transaction. These will include the type of purchase, an approximate list of assets or types of assets to be purchased
and liabilities to be assumed, the purchase price, an approximate closing date and certain conditions of closing. The letter of intent will typically contain confidentiality provisions and rights of inspection of the physical assets of the business as well as the books and records, including the financial records, of the business. Also, decisions will have to be made with respect to the employees. Sometimes a buyer may not have the money to pay the whole purchase price at the time of closing the transaction. If you still want to complete the deal, you will want to ensure that you have proper documentation evidencing and securing the unpaid portion of the purchase price while the buyer pays you over a set period of time. Regardless of whether you and the buyer agree to the sale of shares or assets, the parties will enter into a more extensive purchase agreement which will contain all of the terms and conditions of the transaction. The buyer’s lawyer will typically perform a variety of searches against your corporation and against you personally at that time to advise their client about potential risk and benefits. Many supporting documents will also be required to complete the sale. Typically, the sale of a business will not be completed in less than six to eight weeks. While very simple transactions may be completed in three to four weeks, complex transactions may take two to three months or more from initial discussions with the buyer to final closing. Legal costs will depend on the complexity of the transaction and the amount of work required to negotiate and prepare all of the required closing documents.
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Smart use of “variables” can lead to right answers for retirement Financial Focus Submitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jones
Community Impact Statement 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 a crime or trauma. All Unit members have received specialized, comprehensive training in victims’ issues, the criminal justice system and crisis intervention techniques. The Unit is located at the main Police Detachment at 560 Battle St. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be accessed by calling 250828-3223. Crime can cause emotional, physical or financial harm to victims. Victims have the opportunity
through a Victim Impact Statement to tell the court what impact the crime had on them. The Victim Impact Statement is valuable to the judge because it helps them fully understand the impact the crime has had on the victims’ life. It may be considered during sentencing and at parole hearings. In support of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights, the province has established a Community Impact Statement Program for judges to consider the impacts of an offence on the larger community. A Community Impact Statement can be written by an individual on behalf of a community. For example, representatives of local organizations, cities and First Nations communities, may prepare Community Impact Statements on behalf of the people who
live and work in the affected community. The Community Impact Statement may describe how the offence has affected members of the community emotionally, physically and financially, as well as any fears that community members may have for their safety or family and friends’ safety. The community representative may include a drawing, poem or letter to express how the offence has affected the community. Completed Community Impact Statements must be returned to Court Registry, and may be read aloud to the court upon request. For more information or assistance with completing a Community Impact Statement, please contact the Kamloops RCMP Victim Services Unit at 250-828-3223.
If you think back to your math classes in school, you may remember that many of the problems involved the use of variables. Changing these variables around in any fashion would change the outcome of the problem. Similar situations occur in life all the time. To illustrate: If you look at the need to manage your retirement income so that you can’t outlive it as a “problem” to be solved, you will need to adjust some variables to arrive at the solution you seek. What are some of these variables? Consider the following: • Your investment mix — You might think that once you reach retirement, you can invest solely in incomeproducing vehicles, but you can’t forget about inflation. Even a low
rate of inflation, such as we’ve had for a number of years, can seriously erode your purchasing power over time — which is why you need to consider owning at least some investments that provide growth potential. Of course, you can change your investment mix at any time: For example, you might want to shift to a greater percentage of income-oriented investments as you move deeper into retirement • Your withdrawal rate — You’ll need to calculate how much you can afford to withdraw from your investment portfolio each year without depleting it prematurely. Your annual withdrawal rate will depend on a few different factors — such as your projected longevity, your investment mix and your other sources of income — but you’ll want to be careful not to take out too much too soon. As was the case with your investment mix, you have the flexibility to adjust your withdrawal rate during your retirement years.
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When is the right time? Everything Organized Shawn Ferguson
We are already a month into the new year and it seems to have happened in a blink of an eye! Time can be a cruel thing as the older we get, the clock ticks faster but we physically move slower. With that in mind, I thought I would share a timely topic which is: When is the right time to start preparing a transition to a smaller home or retirement residence? My answer is the same as my predecessor Kim would say: if you’ve thought of this question then it’s time to take steps towards that goal with some planning in mind!
We always asked people, “Would you rather be in the driver’s seat deciding where you’re going or in the passenger seat wondering where you are being driven to?” Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying you need to rush and pack today. But I have seen many a house get put up for sale, only to sell quickly and not a lot of thought has gone into the ‘What now?!’ To avoid that panicstricken scenario, I suggest the first step be to talk to a financial advisor. They can help you navigate the financial questions and it will give you a strong idea as to where you can afford to retire. Then it’s ‘new home shopping,’ whether that is a townhouse, condo or retirement community, etc. Once you have picked your future home, it’s time to start downsizing! See "Stuff" page 7
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The Flooring Expert Matthew Wells, Nufloors Kamloops
With the bitter cold hopefully behind us and temperatures on the rise, there are a couple things that you need to watch out for in regards to flooring. The melting snow creates dangers both outdoors and indoors. Below are a
couple tips that will help keep your floors looking their best. Make sure you remove your shoes when entering your home and if you have guests, politely ask them to do the same. Even a quick trip to the kitchen without removing your shoes can cause damage as sand, salt, and debris can be tracked in, leaving scratches, dents or stains in your flooring. In addition, the tracked-in moisture from melted snow can damage hardwood and carpet by either warping the wood or leaving stains. It is always a best practice
to wipe up any puddles immediately! Try to have an area outside your doorway to wipe your shoes of snow, slush and any debris. This will help minimize how much gets tracked in. Next be sure to have a second line of defence. This means having an area right inside the door where you can remove shoes and coats. If you have kids or grandkids this area is especially important. A good quality doormat is all that is needed here, but if you want something with a touch more style then custom
area rugs can be created and bound to fit your entrance. When placing the mat at the door make sure you vacuum and sweep up debris. If this debris is trapped underneath the mat some scratching of the floor could occur. Finally, have the appropriate floor cleaners on hand and use them as recommended. These specific cleaners are designed to extend the life of your floors and keep them looking great even when outside begins to look mucky and messy. As always, if you have any questions give us a call!
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Home Maintenance Tips Lyle Killough, Homewell Services Co. You can learn a lot about your house by looking at your roof in the winter; the cold and snow can highlight some ongoing issues. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to remedy these problems when it is cold and there is snow covering the roof, but if you see any of these symptoms, you should have your roof, gutters and attic looked at. Here are some things you might see: 1) All the roof is covered in snow, except one area in the middle of the roof. There is a warm spot here and it’s often the result of a bathroom ceiling fan that has been vented into the attic. Fans should never be vented into the attic, but this is a fairly common situation. 2) The snow on your roof melts much faster than on your neighbour’s similar roof that is oriented the same way. This may mean that your attic is warmer than your neighbour’s. Perhaps you keep your house warmer than your neighbour, but you may not have enough
Over the course of the winter season your roof may be providing clues that all is not well with your abode. Learn what to watch for and hopefully prevent damaging outcomes. insulation in your ceiling, or possibly your attic ventilation is poor. 3) Meltwater is dripping from between the fascia and the eavestroughs or icicles are forming there. This usually means that the water that is running down the roof is not making it all the way into the gutter. The gutter may have pulled away from the fascia, but more often this is a sign of an aging roof and the shingles no longer overhang far enough to direct the meltwater into the gutter. Occasionally there could be a leak from a nail hole in the back of the gutter or the gutter is overflowing due
to ice buildup or debris blocking the downspout. 4) Icicles are forming along the outer edge of the gutter, or water is overflowing. This could be an ice jam in the gutter, but it might be debris blocking the downspout. Did you remember to clean your gutters in the fall? 5) Ice is building up at the roof edge. This is an ice dam, and it means that your attic is not adequately ventilated. The snow higher up on the roof is melting due to heat accumulation in the attic, and the water is running down until it re-freezes when it hits the unheated eaves. If an ice dam grows
big enough, water can work its way behind the shingles. Water in the attic will eventually find a way into the house and you will see water on the walls, ceiling or dripping from a light fixture. Outside, ice buildup or water dripping under the eaves or down the wall may occur. You may need better soffit vents, more roof vents and perhaps more insulation to fix this problem. There are lots of clues for you to be a winter house detective. If you have seen some of these problems at your house, it is time to call someone and get them checked out.
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The definitive love The Insight Story Wendy Weseen
Why do you poohpooh “in lieu?” Ask Drake Drake Smith, Funeral Director Have you noticed that almost every obituary contains the phrase “in lieu of flowers, please donate to ABC charity”? I’d like to tell you why I “pooh-pooh in lieu.” As you know Valentine’s Day falls in February. People give flowers to their loved one on Valentine’s Day (and pay dearly for the privilege). Early in their courtship, when Murray brought a Valentine’s bouquet to Alice, you can bet she was delighted. She would never have said, “You know, Murray, in lieu of flowers, how about a toaster, or a gift to Acme Charity?” Now Murray is dead, and her friends want to show their love and support by sending Alice a few flowers. But the obituary says, “Please,
in lieu of flowers, give a donation to...” So they respect her instructions. Alice receives a computer generated “thank you note” from the charity, but the loving friend may feel deprived of a chance to send something heartfelt to Alice. We would likely consider it rude to reject a gift or to tell the giver that we want Gift A but not Gift B. But that’s what’s happening when we say “in lieu.” Why on earth is that? Maybe it’s the Lady Diana effect. Remember the sea of flowers placed at her memorial? Maybe people are afraid they will have to deal with a sea of decaying flowers. Reality indicates otherwise; people usually receive just a few sympathy bouquets. On the rare occasion when a bereaved family starts to receive too many flower arrangements, the florist may wish to suggest sending a gift (e.g. a candle) to the family instead. My wife did that when she
owned a flower shop in Clearwater years ago and people appreciated her thoughtfulness. It’s a little harder to track in the big city, but worth a try. The floral industry spins propaganda as well as any industry does. The floral association website proclaims that flowers are a vital component of the grief process. Poppycock! I haven’t seen a shred of scientific evidence to support that claim. But I have seen smiles on the faces of many bereaved widows or children when they open the door to receive a simple sympathy bouquet; it’s rare to see disappointment. So, I guess I do “poohpooh in lieu.” Flowers are a gift of love and sympathy. You can pick one from your garden if you wish, or support our wonderful local florists. I hope you’ll consider laying a flower where you scattered Uncle Murray, or up at Hillside where Auntie Alice is buried. And you can still donate to charity!
Purging the “stuff” we love Continued from page 6 This is a lot harder than we think it will be as we love all our ‘stuff.’ The problem is that we won’t have the square footage we once enjoyed. You then need to physically move, unpack and then deal with the leftover items that cannot move with you. Sound daunting? It is. No holds barred. It is a tremendous amount of work but it can be done with good organizational skills and perhaps a great professional organizing team! Don’t forget, plan today for a happier tomorrow.
As a child, once a week, my bed sheets were sweet with the breeze because my Mom washed them that day, hung them on a clothes line supported by a forked pole in its centre and we watched them bubble up in the wind and heard them snap back. She lifted us up by the waist to take turns putting on the clothes pegs. “Hang on,” she said.“Push the peg tight.” She put bluing in the rinse tub to make the sheets white. “It neutralizes the yellow,” she said. I knew yellow mixed with blue made green and wondered why the sheets weren’t green. She finished drying the sheets in the warming cupboard in the upstairs hall where she kept her linens on shelves above the hot water tank. WhenServices it was time toCo. fold the sheets she would let me help her take them off the line. She would hand two corners to me and say, “Hang on tight.” She would hold the other two and shake Services Co. the sheet up and down
reciting, “Shake the bed, shake the bed, turn and blanket over.” Then we would hang on tight, cross our arms, and flip the sheet over and back before we met each other in the middle and folded it. By now my readers know I’m an environmentalist, naturalist and heaven forbid, a tree hugger. On Jan. 14, an interesting art exhibit opened at the Kamloops Art Gallery. It is called Celebrating Everyday Sustainable Energy Superheroes and it depicts ways local people use energy sustainability in their households and businesses. The time has come when human beings are evolving to a higher level of consciousness about the Earth and its need of care. To make the changes the awareness requires, we must learn to live in harmony with the Earth. As a closed system, what we do to one part of our planet impacts all other parts, including our small individual efforts to become sustainable. In this exhibit, local superheroes with spirit and hope have heard the cry of the Earth. The viewer is taken from clothesline to lifeline to witness how each in our own way can help to sustain the planet Earth for future generations, finding both simple and innovative ways
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Over the past 22 years of my work as a pharmacist, I have seen a significant increase in prescriptions for antacids called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). PPIs are the most potent inhibitors of gastric acid secretion and are one of the top medications most commonly taken by the general public — second to anti-cholesterol pills. The efficacy and availability both as a prescription and nonprescription and relatively safe for shortterm use lead to excessive and inappropriate use and causes dangerous side-effects that should be brought to the attention of general public and health care
few weeks. 4) Stop or decrease spicy foods, fatty foods, alcohol, caffeine and dairy. 5) Consider your weight as a factor and avoid tight fitting clothes. 6) Consider drinking less during mealtime and slow down your chewing. 7) Do not partake in a meal four to five hours before bedtime. 8) Stop smoking.
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professionals. PPIs are generally used in the prevention and treatment of acidrelated disorders. PPIs are used for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, erosive esophagitis, heartburn, etc. Some examples of PPIs are: omeprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole, dexlansoprazole and rabeprazole. There are several serious potential side-effects related to long-term use, which include (but are not limited to): pneumonia, c.difficile diarrhea, risk of fracture(s), tooth decay and a decreased absorption of magnesium. It is possible that some of you are able to come off these medications by consulting your physician and putting in practice some of my suggestions. First of all, our GI tract is one of the largest organs in the body and its surface area can expand to the size of
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Book Review By Marilyn Brown
Our Souls at Night By Kent Haruf Vintage Books, 2015 Fiction, 179 pages Matters of the heart demand attention in February: the Heart and Stroke Foundation concentrates its efforts to promote heart health, and B.C. enjoys Family Day on Feb. 13. Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 will be promoted with advertisments showing images of the young and healthy enjoying a romantic interlude with one another. One’s thoughts may run to what is arguably the best known love story of all, Romeo and Juliet, the story of young lovers. In literature and in real life, is there any parallel with mature lovers in their declining years? In Our Souls at Night Kent Haruf introduces us to Addie Moore, 70, and Louis Waters, of similar vintage, each on their own and lonely, neighbours in a small Colorado town of false-fronted businesses and frigid winters. It is Addie who is the radical. “I wonder if you would consider coming to my house sometimes to sleep with me.” She is talking about companionship, not sex, “getting through” the long nights. Louis at first is cautious, but also drawn in, curious and nervous simultaneously. Soon Louis packs a paper sack with his toothbrush and pyjamas, and knocks on
her back door. She tells him to use the front door because “I’m not going to pay attention to what people think. I’ve done that too long - all my life.” A love story is maximized when there is opposition blocking the path between two star-crossed lovers. So it was with Romeo and Juliet, and so it is with Addie and Louis. Some in their community condemn what they are
doing. Their very elderly but spry neighbour, Ruth, calls the gossips, “These small-minded pissants.” The reader seems to “listen in” on the private bedtime words between Addie and Louis. Clearly their relationship strengthens, but when their own adult children object to their
intimacy, things get very difficult indeed. Things lead to a crisis when one of the adult children threatens to withdraw the connection between a grandparent and grandchild. Our Souls at Night is an exceptionally terse, direct, and intense short novel. There is not a word wasted, similar to the honed style of Ernest Hemingway. The conversations between characters glisten with simplicity and bare emotions. On the surface, it is a straight – forward and gentle love letter, but as with Kent Haruf’s other works, it is the subterranean tension that really impacts the reader. Will Addie and Louis follow the advice of Dylan Thomas in his poem “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Dark Night”? Our Souls At Night may be the dark side of the mirror to Romeo and Juliet, with two bold but perhaps naïve elders who find each other, defying what is expected of them. Highly recommended. Kent Haruf is the author of Benediction and Plainsong, as well as other work. He has won a number of prestigious awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the New Yorker Book Award. He died in 2014.
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Sign up for a course through Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) invites all seniors and adults to register for their affordable daytime courses in winter 2017 (January to June). Course information and registration can be found on the KALS website: kals. ca. Course registration can be done online with a credit card, by mail or in person at the office. The new phone number is 236-425-4414. KALS is a non-profit society committed to increasing lifelong learning for adults in the Kamloops-Thompson area. KALS keeps tuition costs affordable for those on a modest income by using volunteer instructors, many of whom are TRU professors. Winter 2017 course titles are listed below and a full description can be found on the website.
How’s Your Nutrition? End of Life Ceremony and Rituals Come to the Concert Fraud, Personal Safety & Reporting Crime Tai Chi for Beginners – An Introduction to Taoist Tai Chi Essential Life Skills: Relaxation and Stress Management Kamloops Sustainable Environment Judaism Senior Driving Update St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program The History and Politics of Russia Today First Nations Languages and Why They Matter Israel/Palestine – Then & Now An Insider’s Look at Farmers Markets An Introduction to Energy How Secure Is Our Food System and Is It Sustainable? Beyond the Coloring Book – Coloured Pencil Art Your Vehicle and You Nature in Canadian Poetry, Prose and Song What Is Restorative Justice and Who Does It Help? Escape with Huck Finn and Friends Pickleball Anyone? The Mysteries of the Criminal Justice System Explained Stretch Your Legs – An Easy Walk (free) Lawn Bowling: “Come Out and Try It” Find Your Stride – A Moderate Walk (free) Lambs You Can Cuddle Art and Conversation (10 individual sessions, free) How Your Pharmacist Can Improve Your Health An Update on the Roma of East-Central Europe
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and then said to his wife, “Well, I never moved.” In Revelations, Jesus comments specifically about certain churches in His kingdom. To the Church in Ephesus He says, “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken
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Winter blues be gone! Natural Health Cathy Lidster, B.Sc, GCFP, ACNRT There are many reasons one might feel sad and gloomy these days. Before you reach for the anti-depressant drugs, you could try these five dietary ideas plus one phenomenally effective energetic technique to help pull you out of the blues in a subtle but steady way. Dietary factors: Minerals: They help catalyze every reaction in the body so when your minerals are in balance, the nervous system is calm and everything works better. The operative word here is “balanced” so try to avoid isolated, fractionated mineral supplements and start first with loads of green vegetables and fruits, and organic free-range meats, to provide you with nature’s
balance. An example of a calming, balanced whole food mineral supplement is one made from cold dried kelp and alfalfa. Fats – Omegas: Cultures that consume plenty of fish have the lowest incidence of depression. If you don’t care for ocean fresh,
fatty fish (do you like sardines?) find a good source of cod liver or flax oil and ingest some every day. Good fats transport minerals to your brain. Nuts and Seeds: Nuts and seeds are
a good source of fats and minerals which help to stimulate serotonin (the feel-good neurotransmitter). Try Brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds and sprouted plant seeds like alfalfa and mung. Green tea: It has an amino acid (L-theanine)
that is readily absorbable and supports calming alpha waves in the brain. Add a little turmeric spice, which research shows is an effective antidepressant. (Always add pepper to this spice as it
is essential for assimilation.) Balanced B vitamins: These are found in whole foods, especially animal protein. Buckwheat is a good grain source of Bs and is not yet adversely adulterated by the commercial food industry. Button and Cremini mushrooms are a good source of Bs, minerals and vitamin D. And finally, why not treat yourself to an Access Consciousness Bars® Session? This gentle, profoundly relaxing experience uses 32 points on the head that relate to the build up of negative charge in the brain. This accumulation interferes with the brain’s capacity for positive thinking and optimal function. Recipients report many happy changes such as better sleep, less anxiety, happier thoughts and improved overall health. How does it get any better than that? Feeling good starts with nourishing your body and managing your energy. Beat the blues and be well this winter.
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Sign up to use Oncore’s annual Tax Program for Seniors As tax season approaches, the staff at Oncore Seniors Society are preparing the final details of their Income Tax Program for Seniors — a program dedicated to assisting low-income seniors file their taxes on time. The Program is dependent on volunteers in the community, offering their time and professional knowledge. “We have a record number of volunteers for the Program this year, most of them are students at TRU,” said Kirsten Herman, programs coordinator for Oncore Seniors Society. Many of the student volunteers are studying accounting or business and all are registered in a tax preparation course. “We’ve been involved with the TRU program for the past two years, but it’s different students each year,” said Lorraine Mallon, volunteer coordinator for Oncore Seniors Society. Last year, over 250 returns were filed. This year Oncore hopes to see similar numbers. “Every year it has been around the 250 to 300 mark,” said Herman. For many seniors, filing taxes can be a monumental task and failure to do so can have
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Nomad Nan’s Trippy Tales Photos & story by Nancy Van Veen Cruising away from Moscow, the bleakness of industry quickly gives way to quaint riverside life —marshy bird habitat, villages with small wooden houses, people fishing. I even spied one brave Russian swimming in the frigid waters — hearty stock! Although the weather is cool, it’s lovely travelling in the fall. There are far fewer tourists and the vivid colours along the shore are breathtaking. The advantage of a river cruise, opposed to ocean cruising, is that there are daily stops at unique sites that might otherwise be hard to access. And there’s still plenty to do onboard — Russian classes with knowledgeable guides, a well-stocked library, nightly games and trivia, music, dancing and for
Cruising the waterway of the Tsars the more adventurous — vodka tasting! And of course eating (or rather, trying not to overeat). Our guide Sasha even provided comic relief from the heaviness of the lectures: “Okay, Russian joke — What do you call a Lada at the top of a hill? A miracle!” Our first stop on our way to St. Petersburg was Uglich. We roamed the village stopping at the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood, which was built on the site of the infamous murder of Ivan the Terrible’s son in 1591. Remarkable frescos depicting the bloody episode embellish the walls. We also visited a hospitable Russian family’s home to learn of their lifestyle and enjoy homegrown veggies, cheese, bread and wickedly potent vodka! Next was the ancient town of Yaroslavl, another Golden Ring City founded in 1010. Here, we shopped at a local food market and
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breathe or move or someone with more advanced medical training takes over.
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.
Heart attack signs and symptoms: • Chest discomfort (uncomfortable chest pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain, burning or heaviness) • Discomfort in other areas of the upper body (neck, jaw, shoulder, arms, back) • Shortness of breath • Sweating • Nausea • Light-headedness Although chest pain or discomfort is the most common symptom of a heart attack in both men and women, some people will not experience
chest pain at all, while others will experience only mild chest pain or discomfort. Others may experience one symptom, while some experience a combination. Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency and can strike without warning, affecting people of all ages and all fitness levels. If you see someone collapse and is unresponsive: • Call 9-1-1 • If there are people around, tell someone to call 9-1-1 (or your local emergency
February is Heart & Stroke Month
February is Heart & Stroke Awareness Month
Early detection and prevention are always the best defense. Learn how to prevent heart disease and spot the signs of a heart attack or stroke.
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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.
Ways to help Heart and Stroke Foundation There are many ways to get involved and help the Heart & Stroke Foundation continue its work. You can donate once, or sign up for the monthly giving plan. They also have a program to help you start your own fundraiser which is a creative and fun approach to making a difference or honouring a loved one. Beyond these fundraising initiatives you can join the canvassing team, start a Big Bike team, “Jump Rope for Heart” or become a volunteer using your unique skills and time. For details on any of these programs, visit heartandstroke.ca and find out more. The website also features an entire section devoted to tips for getting healthy and preventing heart disease and stroke before it happens.
LEARN THE SIGNS OF STROKE
TeRRy
lAke MLA,KamloopsNorth Thompson
Help find the key to a healthy heart
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
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.
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StoNe MLA,KamloopsSouth Thompson
HAVING A Stroke IS A medIcAl emerGeNcy.
LEARN THE SIGNS OF STROKE LEARN THE SIGNS OF STROKE
Recognizing and responding immediately to the warning signs of stroke by calling 9-1-1 or your local emergency number can significantly improve survival and recovery. © Heart And Stroke Foundation of Canada, 2014
lAke: 618B tranquille rd., kamloops, Bc • t: 250-554-5413 F: 250-554-5417 • terry.lake.mla@leg.bc.ca StoNe: 446 Victoria St., kamloops, Bc • t: 250-374-2880 • F: 250-377-3448 • todd.stone.mla@leg.bc.ca © Heart And Stroke Foundation of Canada, 2014
© Heart And Stroke Foundation of Canada, 2014
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“If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.” ~Cesare Pavese
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propagandize and plot to divide to conquer, but no matter what country one hails from, we are all people, much alike and just want to live in peace. Well said indeed! We next docked at Kizhi Island, located on the northern reaches of Lake Onega, Europe’s second-largest lake. The island, which is three miles long by half a mile wide at its widest point, is home to restored 15th century settlements
featuring houses, barns, workshops and saunas. This UNESCO site is an open air architectural museum. The jewel of Kizhi is the wooden, onion domed Church of the Transfiguration. Built without a single nail 300 years ago, it rivals the stave churches in Norway. Absolutely amazing! After some rather gloomy weather, the sun shone warmly on Mother Russia that day and I will remain forever
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enchanted with this little island! Our final stop was Mandrogy along the Svir River. It is a small village with an open air museum showcasing windmills, stables and wooden houses. Various skilled artisans demonstrate and sell their crafts here, so it is an excellent place to purchase authentic, quality souvenirs and gifts. Next time we explore St. Petersburg!
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February 2017
Events
(1967) Norkam Secondary 50th Grad Reunion: The reunion is being held at the Dunes Golf Course in Westsyde, Kamloops, May 20, 2017. There will be buffet dinner and music by Stan Bailey. If you are interested please contact Lynda at 250-579-9781 or Karen at 250-579-8762. Looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you in May. Come and celebrate.
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Public forum on medically assisted death. This is an educational event for the entire community, and an opportunity to consider the recent legislation on MAiD from a legal, medical, ethical and theological perspective. Speakers include: Dr. Harsh Hundal (Chief of the MAiD program for the Interior Health Authority); Dr. Philip Sigalet (family physician); Rev. Dr. John Burton (United Church minister, lawyer and ethicist). Moderator: Tara Dekker (lawyer and ethicist). There will be ample time for questions and discussions during the event. When: Saturday, March 11; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 421 St Paul St. Cost: By donation. Cinema Theatre present Mockus, a play written by George M. Johnson. Can a clown, a self-anointed fool, change anything besides his costume? Kamloops playwright George M. Johnson’s new play Mockus depicts such a clown who provokes a desperate mayor into trying playful approaches to his city’s social and environmental ills, including replacing corrupt traffic cops with mimes. However, Mockus’s antics, and his success, provoke fear and jealousy. Will Mockus survive, armed only with laughter and love? The play runs at the Pavilion Theatre from Feb. 8 to 11 at 7:30 p.m. with a pay-what-you-can matinee on Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20/$15 for seniors and students, and are available through the Kamloops Live Box Office at Kamloopslive.ca or 250-374-LIVE (5483).
Escorted River Cruise August 18th - 30th TRAVELWISE OFFICE Air from Kamloops, 1 night Zurich, 7 night river cruise Basel to Amsterdam - french balcony cabin, Fraternal Order of Eagles presents: Sweetheart Dance, Feb. 11. Join the YOU CAN COUNT ON OUR EXPERTISE. Simpson Band and enjoy a three course meal by Chef David. Cocktails pre-paid gratuities on board, 3 nights Amsterdam, Michelle from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., dinner from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by dancing. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. The deadline day trip to Bruges, all transfers & taxes.
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Package price August $6499.Escorted River Cruise 18th - 30th Barnhartvale Coffee House in the Barnhartvale Community Hall Air from Kamloops, 1 night Zurich, 7 night river presents Toejam, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Toejam (as in tapping) is a wonderful cruise Basel to Amsterdam - french balcony cabin, collaboration of four fine musicians from the North Thompson Valley and TRAVEL & CRUISE CENTER Kamloops areas. Their music blends an easy listening folk roots style, with pre-paid gratuities on board, 3 nights Amsterdam, day trip to Bruges, all transfers & taxes.experts some country and blues/jazz variety, including some old classics. Doors open We are your river cruise at 7 p.m. and music starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 - free for open mic 456 VICTORIA ST – KAMLOOPS Package price $6499.performers and children under 12. FMI contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or
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Thompson Valley Orchestra presents “Classics meet Broadway,” at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 4 at Kamloops Full Gospel Tabernacle, 1550 Tranquille Rd. Special guest Carmen Ranta, on Saxophone, joins TVO for a fun evening of music by classic composers such as Beethoven, to lively show tunes from Broadway and movies, such as Pink Panther, Westside Story, Porgy and Bess, Star Trek and more. Tickets at the door: Adults $15, Students $5, Family $35.
NIGHT FEB 1ST! EscortedINFO River Cruise August 18th - 30th or email michelle@travelwise.ca Calling all writers in Kamloops and area. The Dr. Robert and Elma Join us on the RHINE! Air from Kamloops, 1 night Zurich, 7 night river Schemenauer Awards are now open for submissions — until March Escorted River Cruise August 18th - 30th 21. There are two categories of awards: Writing with a Kamloops Theme and cruise Basel to Amsterdam french balcony cabin, Air from Kamloops, 1 night Zurich, 7 night river Writing Showing an Appreciation of Nature. Each award will be issued annually to a member in good standing of the Interior Authors Group based in Kamloops. pre-paid gratuities board,- french 3 nights Amsterdam, cruise Basel toon Amsterdam balcony cabin, There’s no fee to enter (besides the IAG’s membership fee of $35). An award will board, 3 nights Amsterdam, of a certificate and a press release issued to local media announcing the day pre-paid trip to gratuities Bruges,on all transfers & taxes. consist winner, a cash award of $200 to the recipient and a cash award of $100 to the day trip to Bruges, all transfers & taxes.
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Interior Authors Group to support the growth and educational activities of the IAG. For more information, please visit elmams.wixsite.com/awards. CNIB’s Kamloops Spaghetti Dinner and Dance will bring together community members for a fun, social dinner with silent auction, entertainment and more all in support of CNIB services in the Southern Interior! Join us for a memorable night: Saturday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 425 Lansdowne St. Tickets: $35 per person - available for purchase at the Kamloops office located at 109-546 St.Paul St., or call 250-374-8080. World Day of Prayer: A local World Day of Prayer service will be held on March 3 at 1 p.m. at the Holy Family Parish. The address is 2799 Sunset Dr. There is an evening service, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 235 Poplar St. On March 3, 2017, Christians in more than 170 countries and in 2,000 communities across Canada will learn about, pray, and celebrate in solidarity with the women of The Philippines through the World Day of Prayer. Please join us and invite your friends and family to attend the World Day of Prayer 2017.
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Passchendaele Road, Sorrento, B.C.
Sorrento Drop-In Society
Phone: 250-675-5358
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Church Group 9 am 12
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Church Group 9 am 26
Church Group 9 am
6 Glee Club 9 am AA Discussion Group 8 pm
7 Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm Rock Club 7 pm
13 Glee Club 9 am AA Discussion Group 8 pm
14 Wheels to Meals 12 pm Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm
20 Glee Club 9 am AA Discussion Group 8 pm
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6 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm
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13 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm
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Guys & Gals 8 Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Jam Session 7 pm Guys & Gals15 Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Jam Session 7 pm Guys & Gals22 Exercise 9 am Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Jam Session 7 pm
WEDNESDAY
Feb 11 Sweetheart Dinner & Dance
Hawaiian Dancing1
10:30-11:30 am Doors open 4:30 pm • Dinner 5:30 pm • Dance 7 pm Anglebay Dance Band Glory Days, Silent Auction & Hors d’eouvres Entertainers Chorus Tickets $35 Please call Marianne 1-250-517-8365 Practice 1-3 pm Bridge 7 pm or Karen 250-317-0012
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Scottish Country Dancing 9:30 pm - noon
Ladies Pool 1 pm
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7 Drop-in Craft Time 10-2 pm Bring a lunch
8 Hawaiian Dancing 10:30-11:30 am Anglebay Entertainers Practice 1-3 pm Bridge 7 pm
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22 Hawaiian Dancing 10:30-11:30 am Anglebay Entertainers Chorus Practice 1-3 pm Bridge 7 pm
Payment Dates for Old Age Security & the Canada Pension Plan
If you have signed up for direct deposit, your Old Age Security (OAS) and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments will be automatically deposited in your bank account on these dates: January 27 February 24 March 29 April 26 May 29 June 28
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Rise & Shine Breakfast 8-11 am sponsored & hosted by the Carpet Bowlers
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Pig & Whistle “Mississippi Mud” COMING SOON! Contact Lorrie FMI and tickets 250-955-0835
MAKING LIFE BETTER In an effort to ease the epidemic of loneliness and boredom that many seniors face today, our ‘Care Partners’ provide all of our Elders with both personal care and with friendship. Our Elders don’t have time to feel down when they are enjoying the companionship of our ‘Care Partners’ and their fellow friends at Parkside.
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Bridge to Hawaii A man walking down the street trips over an old oil lamp. As he picks it up, a genie pops out and says, “I will grant you one wish.” The man says, “I want to live in a mansion in Hawaii, but I’m afraid of boats and planes, so I want there to be a bridge from here to there.” The genie sighs. “That’s too much work. Sorry, can’t make it happen.” The man says, “Fine, then I want to understand women.” The genie replies, “Would you like two lanes or four on that bridge?”
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Painting Group 7 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Srs’ Computer Class 9:30 am - 1 pm Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm Painting Group14 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Srs’ Computer Class 9:30 am - 1 pm Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm Painting Group21 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Srs’ Computer Class 9:30 am - 1 pm Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm Painting Group28 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Srs’ Computer Class 9:30 am - 1 pm Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm
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8:30 am Table Tennis 8:30 am Pancake Breakfast12 Table Tennis 8:30 am 13 Weightwatchers 15 Scrabble 9:30 am14 Canasta 9:30 am 8 - 11:30 am Board Meeting 9:30 am Ladies Pool 12 noon Floor Curling 2:30 pm Duplicate Bridge Keep Fit 10:45 am Advanced Line Dancing 1 pm Line Dancing 1:30 pm Chess 6:30 pm 250-515-2530 • 1 pm Darts 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm Jammers Dance Weightwatchers 5:30 pm Square Dancers 6:30 pm Camera Club 7 pm Scrabble 7 PM 7 pm Euchre 7 pm
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BC Family Day
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COMPANION CARE SERVICES
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Ode To Spring
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Recipes of the Month
Beautiful spring dawning, creeping forward over the land
Reprinted with permission and in loving memory from Eleanore Moore’s cookbook “Family Favourites, Past & Present”
Traditional treats
Tiny forays of promise whisper up from the earth, wind born, sighing through rot and teeming soils Born again to the millennia of sorrows and parched humanity, hope weeps the mists of renewal ~ Bitterroot
Barriere & District Seniors Society
4431 Barriere Town Road Box 791 Barriere V0E 1E0
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Date Filling: 2 cups dates (pitted) 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon vanilla
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10 11 Hike: Meet @ Strawberry Meat Draw 3-5 pm Moose 9 am @Legion Darts 7 pm Legion
16 17 Carpet Bowling Hike: Meet 1-3 pm @ Strawberry Writer’s Circle Moose 9 am 2 pm Library Darts 7 pm Legion
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Combine all ingredients and simmer gently until thick. Sift together flour, soda and salt, add oats. Add sugar and shortening or margarine. Mix well with fingers. Put half of the mixture in an 8 x 12 pan and press down firmly. Cover with the date filling, then the remainder of the oat mixture. Press smooth and bake 25 to 30 minutes in a moderate oven 350°F. Do not try to remove from pan until cool.
This is good old fashioned cooking
Oatmeal Cake
1 cup oatmeal (not instant) Pour 1 cup boiling water over oatmeal and set aside for 10 minutes 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup raisins or cut up pitted dates Preheat oven to 350°F (I80°C). In a small bowl put the oatmeal, and pour the boiling water over it. Set aside. In separate bowl combine margarine and brown sugar. Add beaten eggs and oatmeal. Mix well. Add remaining ingredients and mix. Bake in a 8” x 8” greased pan for 35-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Frost cake when cool with cream cheese or powdered sugar icing. Yield: 12 servings
Hot Fudge Pudding 1 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp cocoa 2 tbsp melted butter or margarine 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Topping: 2 tbsp cocoa 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup boiling water
Grease a 2 qt. ovenproof casserole. In a mixing bowl blend together the flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. Blend in milk and melted margarine, and vanilla. Pour into well greased casserole. Mix together the brown sugar and cocoa from the topping. Spread over top of batter. Pour the 1 cup boiling water over all. DO NOT STIR. Bake in a moderate 350°F oven for 1 hour. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Yield: 6 servings
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Seniors show heart at the 55+ B.C. Games
February 2017
playoffs, if needed, must be held while there is ice in Kamloops. Format of playoffs will depend on number of teams entered. You need to become a member and pay the registration fee before any playoffs. Contact Kathy Arnold 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/activities. Accommodations are filling up fast. Contact your coordinator or go to 55plusgames.ca/sports for venue locations so
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Registrar Heather Sinclair 250-682-4121 heather55plus@gmail.com Archery Louis Blanc 250-679-8660 Badminton Dorothy Telford 250-376-2427 dorron30@gmail.com Bridge Bill Lee 250-376-9735 belee1965@shaw.ca Carpet bowling Sharon March 250-677-4234 tote.march08@gmail.com Cribbage Maureen Hickey 250-579-8259 m_hickey@telus.net Cycling James Roberts 250-675-5414 pol2183@gmail.com Darts Bruce Dahling 250-320-0544 bdahling@telus.net Dragon Boat Phil Maher 250-371-1860 supra88@shaw.ca Equestrian Gail McMahon 604-703-9303 gailgames55@gmail.com 5-pin bowling Bill Smedley 250-376-0573 kambs12@shaw.ca Floor curling Wilf Schneider 250-374-7201 schnei95@telus.net Golf—ladies Inky Whalley 250-679-8723 biwhalley@telus.net Golf—men Monty Kilborn 250-832-2815 mklefty22@gmail.com Horseshoes Jim Michie 250-573-3383 jimmarcie@live.ca Ice curling Kathy Arnold 250-573-2725 arnoldkathy46@gmail.com Ice hockey Russ Reid 250-299-7805 russreid1000@hotmail.com Lawn bowling Bob Gamble 250-377-4026 gamblebob@hotmail.com Pickleball PauletteMcKinnon 250-675-5414 pol2183@gmail.com Swimming Elizabeth Naylor 250-573-2818 frannaylor@shaw.ca Table tennis Jarvis Wice 250-833-9161 bwice@telus.net Tennis Maria Russell Martin 250-453-9391 mrmartin@coppervalley.bc.ca Track & field Kathy Brand 250-314-1416 jimandkathy@shaw.ca Need coordinators for the following activities: Bocce, slo-pitch, soccer, whist, squash, mountain biking: Please call Heather Sinclair, Registrar 250-682-4121 for more information if you would like to help!
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you can book as soon as possible. Check the website regularly for ongoing updates on all things related to the 55+ B.C. Games. This year the Games are in Vernon. This year’s first Zone 8 meeting is Feb. 16, 10 a.m. at the Moccasin Square Gardens, Tk’emlups Indian Band on Shuswap Road across from Sun Rivers. We thank the Band for their ongoing support by providing us with excellent meeting space. Come share our excitement and plan for a healthy 2017!
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Submitted by Linda Haas The 55+ B.C. Games’ motto is “For life, sport and friends.” This is your opportunity to enhance participation in your favourite sport/ recreational activity, or try something new. The result could well be a heart warmed by the experience, and made stronger by preparation for your event. Please contact the Zone 8 Registrar or sport event coordinator to register or for information. Some events require playoffs, normally occurring in April, with some in March and May. Register for ice curling by March 1 because
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Model flyers Submitted by Mark Betuzzi
Have you ever had the desire to fly a radiocontrolled model aircraft? Submitted by Mark Betuzzi Kamloops Model Photo of the Kamloops Model Airplane Society’s flying field in Heffley Creek. Airplane Society (KMAS) is the place to learn how to safely fly a radioOffice Hours: 425 Lansdowne St. controlled airplane. The 1 pm to - 4 pm Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y2 Monday - Friday mystique of airplanes FEBRUARY 2017 Calendar of Events - The Connector © Office: 250-374-1742 has a very broad appeal SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY to most people and 1 2 3 4 particularly those who Bar Open Bar Open are natural inventors. Bar Open Bar Open 12 pm - 7 pm 12 pm - 11:30 pm 12 pm 7 pm KMAS can assist you 12 pm - 11 pm Crib 7 pm Meat Draw Darts 7:30 - 11 pm with building or flying NO DANCE Darts 7:30 pm 2:30 pm your airplane through 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 club members who are Bar Open Bar Open Bar Open Bar Open Bar Open Bar Open 12 pm - 11:30 pm 12 pm - 7 pm 12 pm - 7 pm experienced builders Bar Open 12 pm - 11:30 pm Dance 2pm - 10 pm 12 pm - 11 pm 2 pm - 7 pm Crib 7 pm and instructors. For club Meat Draw Strange Brew Meat Draw Darts Darts 7:30 - 11 pm Darts 7:30 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm $10pp members, our instructors 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 can qualify you as a pilot Bar Open Executive Meeting Bar Open and you can earn your Bar Open Bar Open Bar Open Bar Open 12 pm - 7 pm 12 pm - 7 pm Bar Open 12 pm-7 pm “Wings” at no additional 12 pm - 11:30 pm 2 pm - 10 pm 12 pm - 11 pm 2 pm - 7 pm Crib 7 pm Meat Draw Meat Draw Darts Darts 7:30 - 11 pm cost to you. They will NO DANCE 2:30 pm Darts 7:30 pm 2:30 pm teach you to fly safely and
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15 Lunch 11:30 am-1pm Cribbage 1 pm
16 17 Lunch Stitchers Club 11:30 am-1pm 10 am 1 pm Bridge 1 pm ALSCanasta Support Group Whist 1 pm 1 pm
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government when new technologies come along, such as spread spectrum smart radios, and has worked extensively with Transport Canada on the recreational use of drones. KMAS has teamed up with Interior Crafts of Kamloops to offer firsttime flyers a reduced membership rate with the purchase of a beginner type aircraft. For more information, contact any of the executive members of the Kamloops Model Airplane Society at: kmasrc.ca. For the airplane offer visit: interiorcrafts.net.
Women’s Institute Update
New Years Resolutions are important. Overlander WI members felt it was better not to 9A - 1800 Tranquille Road make too many as they may be broken, but to Kamloops, B.C. V2B 3L9 instead stride to keep our info@csikamloops.ca • 778-470-6000 FEBRUARY 2017 Calendar of Events - The Connector © Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4 pm families and friends in a better place and to help SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY out with each other. 1 2 3 4 BINGO! Join us every Tuesday night Overlander WI ladies Stitchers Club Doors open at 4 pm Lunch Lunch have a big mandate to 10 am 11:30 am-1pm 11:30 am-1pm Games start at 6:10 pm Bridge 1 pm keep up. So we are asking Cribbage 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Whist 1 pm Dinner menu changes weekly! members of the public to 5 Chair Fitness 10am 6 7 8 9 10 11 be aware that our next Thompson Valley meeting will be Feb. 3. Lunch Stitchers Club Sunday Night Dance Lunch Wood Carving Pot Luck Lunch Social Club Dance 11:30 am-1pm 10 am 7:30 - 11 pm 11:30 am-1pm 10 am 12 pm This is a very important 8 pm - 12 am Euchre 1:30 pm Bridge 1 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm
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expand your skills while having fun. Most model airplanes are now pre-built — called ARFs (almost ready to fly). Interested radio-controlled pilots can be in the air with minimal assembly time for the airplane. All KMAS members belong to the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC), which has about 12,000 members. MAAC provides liability insurance to all its members. MAAC also provides technical advice to government agencies on the safe operation of model aircraft in Canada, works with the
business meeting, as we soaps, shampoos and will be making donations conditions and tooth to RIH Foundation, brushes to be put all in Vancouver Children’s personal hand bags for Hospital, Salvation the women on the street Outreach Program and and women who come others. to the shelter. Last year WI week is Feb. 13 – 19, we made 80 bags filled across Canada. We will with these items. We also be having a meeting on collected all sizes of new Friday, Feb. 17. We will be pajamas, hats, underwear inviting our friends from and socks. Also last year the Kamloops Y Shelter to we received a few phone give us an update of their calls from our readers programs. who wanted to help At this meeting we also donate items for this will be collecting all the great cause. See "Women’s Institute Week" page 24
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Night on the Town
Two college students, Frank and Matt, are riding on a New York City subway when a panhandler approaches them asking for spare change. Frank adamantly rejects the man. Matt, on the other hand, whips out his wallet, pulls out a couples of singles and gladly hands them over to the street person with a smile. The fellow thanks him kindly and then continues on to the other passengers. Frank is outraged by his friend’s act of generosity. What on earth did you do that for? shouts Frank. You know he’s only going to use it on drugs or booze. Matt replies, “And we weren’t?” Loyal order of Moose • women of the Moose • Moose Legion
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North Shore Community Centre News Submitted by Jo-Ann Eisenberger Greetings to everyone! January was a very busy month with the start up of all our events again, and it’s good to see all the familiar faces after the break. We want to bring your attention to our regular community events coming up in February. Our Valentine’s Community Dinner will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. Tickets can be picked up for $15 each from the office by Friday, Feb. 10. The Posse will be entertaining for us and the menu provided by Harold’s Restaurant will feature a roasted chicken dinner with mashed
potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, dessert, tea and coffee. There will be a 50/50 draw and door prizes. Everyone is welcome to attend. We will be holding a Used Book and Craft Supplies Sale at the North Shore Community Centre from Tuesday, Feb. 21 until Friday, Feb. 24. The sale will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. all week. You can catch up on some good reading during spring break. There will lots of yarn for all the knitters as well as a variety of craft items. We are accepting donations at the front office.
Please check the NSCCS calendar for the ongoing Kamloops Adult Learner classes or visit the website kals.ca for more information on the winter session. There are also several exercise classes in progress and all are available on a drop in basis. You can pick from Zumba, Gentle Nia, Fitness Fun for Seniors, Yoga and Tai Chi. There are also several ukulele classes offered for those who would like to try adding some music in their life. Another fun group activity is the Pattern Dance Lessons on Tuesdays at 10
a.m. in the Dogwood Room. Please call us at 250.376.4777 anytime for more information. Looking forward into March, we will be having our Annual Spring Antiques & Collectibles Sale on Friday, March 17 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entrance fees are $3 a person. There is no admission charge for children under 12. There will be a selection of toys, jewelry, china, newspapers and interesting items from long ago! Have a happy month!
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February at Desert Gardens SCC has a new Chair Fitness program starting Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 9:30 a.m. for one hour, twice weekly, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The dropin fee $4 each session. Instructor, Michelle Nelson, will put you through your paces, using a chair for balance and support, and incorporate exercise bands for variety. We have received inquiries to start up Bingo again. We are looking for person(s) to lead this program. If you are interested in playing and/or leading this program, please contact Seiko at SCC.
SCC will be hosting its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 15. SCC Birthday Dinner (for January and February) will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. Please note that January and February birthday people must have their 2017 membership in order to get their free dinner. SCC will be closed on Monday, Feb. 13, in honour of families in our Province. Spring is just around the corner and with it comes some great entertainment. On March 1, The Great Plains by Saskia & Darrel will be in concert at SCC, Desert
Gardens, 540 Seymour St., starting at noon. Advance tickets are $10, available at SCC by calling 250-372-5110 or at the door for $12. Come and be entertained by fabulous Canadian music with Celtic, Bluegrass, Country and Gospel Flavours. Our Oasis Café is open during the week day from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Drop in and enjoy breakfast and/or lunch. Remember that we have our bi-weekly dinners, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 5 p.m. Come by and pickup a monthly take-home menu. Phone us to make a reservation.
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Women’s Institute Week across Canada Continued from page 21 We would be very accepting of this donation again. As all these items will be put to good use at the shelter and the outreach program. On Monday, Feb. 27 our members want to honor our Founder Adelaide Hoodless. Adelaide is credited as being one of the co-founders of the Women’s Institutes, the National Council of Women and the Victorian Order of
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Aberdeen Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon. Meetings are held at 9-A 1800 Tranquille Rd. New members welcome. Call 250-828-1765. Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH meets the first Monday of the month (except January, July, August and September), 1:30 p.m. at the Calvary Temple. Everyone is welcome. The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH Thrift Seller is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 146 Victoria St., we welcome you to come shop, donate or volunteer. Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meets the second Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 405 - 235, – 1st Ave. For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand, support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 250-3778200. Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. We are located at #9 - 177 Tranquille Rd. Contact information: 250-5542455. We still have our Tuesday night free bingo starting at 4:30 p.m. and our Wednesday darts starting at 1:30 p.m. We have our karaoke on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. and on the weekends we have our meat draws on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.
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British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association meets every third Friday of the month (with the exception of July, August and December) at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. For further information please phone 250-376-3119 or 250-372-2743.
Brock Central Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at the Centre for Seniors, 9-A 1800 Tranquille Rd. Call 250-371-0115. Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer Connection a source for cancer information can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333. Council of Canadians meets at 5.30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 - 7th Ave. Please join us. Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-377-0055. You can also visit kamloopscanadians.ca. Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon at People In Motion, 182B Tranquille Rd., for resources, support and fellowship. There is parking in the back. Call Ashley at 778-257-1986 or email ash.westen@gmail.com. Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 1:30 p.m. at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse, next to Norbrock Stadium. Come for crib, coffee and good-company. Call 250-579-0228, 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917.
Diabetes Support: There are two support groups in Kamloops. RiverBend (760 Mayfair St), last Tuesday/month, phone 778-470-8316 for details; and, Hamlets (3255 Overlander Dr.), first Monday/month, phone 250-579-5707 for details. Everyone welcome.
Kamloops’ own Interior Authors’ Group, which meets the second Thursday of each month (except July and August) at 6:30 p.m. at Chartwell Ridgepointe (Pineview), 1789 Primrose Crt. Call Elma, 250-374-1750, or go to www.interiorauthorsgroup.ca.
Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you, 755 Tranquille Rd. Saturday and Sunday: Meat draws from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday: Pull Tab draws from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: Horse races from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Kamloops Antiques, Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month, September to June at Heritage House on Lorne St. (Riverside Park). Guests and new members welcome. All meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information call Bernice at 250-3720468 or 250-377-8364 and ask for Joyce.
Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs? Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts. We meet every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Heritage House. For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505. Are you serious about writing? Network with people who are supportive, informative and interested in publishing. Why not check out
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Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation: A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients. Through our parent organization, the Kidney Foundation of Canada B.C. and Yukon Branch, programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease. Call Linda at 778-470-8236. Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 meets at 7:30 p.m. every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St. We have served the community since 1920. You are invited to come and meet the members. New members are welcome. The hall is also available for gatherings, meetings, etc. For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632.
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Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place at Heritage House in Riverside Park on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (September to May, except December). All are welcome. For more information call Connie at 250-852-3218. Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Heritage House, top floor, Riverside Park. New members always welcome. Free parking for members. No special equipment needed. New teams are drawn each day. There are two games and coffee each day. The group runs all year. Call Kay at 250-376-0917, Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493. The Kamloops Garden Club is having its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. (Riverside Park). We’ll have an informative guest speaker and time to talk gardening ideas with the group. New members are always welcome. Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Come and investigate a great hobby. Call 250-554-3233 for more information. Kamloops Kidney Support Group will meet the on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. This is an informal, non-medical group which will welcome drop-ins who have kidney issues or know someone who does. The purpose of the group is to provide peer contacts for those wishing to talk about their concerns or just have coffee with a group who understands what you’re going through. Since the group is in its initial stage, the place, day and time will be open for discussion so please contact Edna at 250-376-6361 if you are interested but can’t make the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Any patients who wish to attend but are unable to fit the outing into their budget should call Edna as well. For more information call Dorothy at 250-573-2988. Kamloops Naturalist Club meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., at Heritage House in Riverside Park during the months of September to May. An interesting guest speaker is followed by refreshments prior to the business portion of the meeting. We are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the natural environment. Guests are welcome. For more information phone 250-554-1285. The Kamloops Ostomy Support Group is a group for ostomates and their support persons. Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy. FMI re meeting dates and venues please call: Edie at 250-819-0945 or Nightingale Medical at 250-377-8844. Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept. to June, at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street — 1 p.m. FMI contact Rendy at 250-374-0798.
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Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays (September to June) for learning and sharing. Meetings are held at the Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Cres., Rm. 1B. Phone: 250-372-1778 or our website is kamloopsphotoarts.ca for more information. Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kam@shaw.ca. It has been said that change is better than rest. We at Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club invite you to find out for yourselves. Bowling takes place six days a week from March to September. Come as an individual or a group. The first three sessions are free. For more information contact Roy Simmons at 250-374-2135 or visit kamloopsriversidelawn bowlingclub.com. The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices on Monday evenings (except holidays), 7:30 p.m. at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River St. New members with playing experience are invited to drop by and join the band, having fun with music. For more information, please call Terry Phillips at 250.374.1606. Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi, Sword form and Qigong. Join our nonprofit group every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250-851-0944. Please visit our website at kamloopstaichiclub.com. Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt. Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum. Contact 250-314-1021. Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group, a support group for people who’ve suffered a stroke and their caregivers, meet the second, third and fourth Thursdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group also offers a speech software program to help those with speech recovery. To confirm dates of meetings, location and other information, call Shona at 250-320-1348. Kamloops United Church Thrift Store has come home to 421 St. Paul Street. Contact number: 250372-3020. We are located in a brand new addition to the church. Kamloops Wood Carvers Club: We are a mixture of elders and young, females and males who have an interest in sharing and learning. We meet at the North Shore Community Centre every Tuesday evening starting at 6:30 pm to whenever. We also gather at KMS Tools every third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We encourage both female and male (adults because of liability insurance) to join our group. All interested in coming out and seeing what we do are always welcome. For more information contact LeRoy Scott at 250-554-3552 or nonie. leroyscott@gmail.com. Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens. Call 250-374-2316 for more information. McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 7 p.m., with an arrival at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Free parking, free instruction and free use of bowls for first years. Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm. For more information or to make arrangements for instruction, call Brenda Clark at 250 579-5775.
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Municipal Pension Retirees Association: Next meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 15 at CS I Activity Center, Brock Shopping Centre. Join us to talk to other retirees, meet former co-workers and have a voice about your MPP Pension. FMI call Jean at 250-374-1191. National Association of Federal Retirees welcomes current and retired federal employees which includes Armed Forces, RCMP and Federal Judges. We are a non-profit advocacy group with savings found through the services of our preferred partners and friendships at our meetings and events. To learn about us go to: federalretirees.ca. To contact us: email is kamloopsoffice@gmail.com and voicemail is 250-571-5007. North Kamloops Elks Lodge #469, #102-1121 12th St., 250-376-2924 (leave message). We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30 p.m. New members are welcome. Crib tournaments every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Overlander Women's Institute meets the first and third Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon on the North Shore. For women to meet other women, to become informed, involved and to enjoy an abundance humour. For more information call Cathy at 250-376-9810. Ping Pong / Table Tennis: Ping Pong is a low-impact activity and keeps the body and mind healthy. We welcome all ages; beginners and competitive players and we continue to play through the summer months. You can make new friends and have lots of fun. We play Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Desert Garden Community Centre., 540 Seymour St. Drop in fee is $2. Please call 250-372-3965 for more information. Rebekah Lodge No.23: Feb. 14-General Meeting at 7:30 p.m. and Valentine’s Party; Feb. 28-General Meeting at 7:30 p.m. 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! Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 168 Briar Ave. by Surplus Herby’s on the north shore, is open, Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers are always welcomed. St. Paul’s Thrift Shop, 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance. Great bargains every week. Taoist Tai Chi® practice offers many health benefits to both body and mind. We are a registered charity that holds classes on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Heritage House in Riverside Park, Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St., and Fridays from 10 a.m. – noon at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. Everyone is welcome to join any class at any time. Contact our answering service at 250–374 –8125 or visit taoist.org/Kamloops. Ukulele fun! Come, play and sing along with the beginner-intermediate ukulele group on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cottonwood Centre Games Room. For more information visit our website at ukuleleorchestraofkamloops.com. For information regarding beginner ukulele lessons you can call Dorene at 250-376-5502.
Enter to win! The Connector is excited to be a Bronze Level sponsor of The Kamloops Film Festival this year. In anticipation of this popular event, we are giving away two tickets to one of our lucky readers. The tickets will be to the film that The Connector is sponsoring (TBD) and will include the requisite Kamloops Film Society memberships. Make sure to enter for your chance to win! Entries will be accepted online at win@connectornews.ca or bring this entry form to the Oncore Seniors Society office at 330 Seymour St., Kamloops, BC V2C 2G2 by February 21st at 4 pm.
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