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INTRODUCING THE BOARD:
Loadman brings broad range of knowledge
Oncore Seniors Society Karri Loadman brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the board at Oncore Seniors Society as its newest board member. Loadman grew up in Kamloops and has lived in a variety of cities across the country, always making her way back to her hometown. Since her last return in 2006, she has etched out a place in the Kamloops and TRU community. She has been a sessional lecturer at TRU in geography, and since 2009, in the architectural and engineering department. From 2007 to last fall, Loadman worked for the community of Sun
Karri Loadman Rivers as the community administrator where she implemented and managed programs such as the Community Garden, Communities in Bloom and a variety of events and activities. Recently she started her own business called Community Cafe Consulting, which provides all the essentials of managing property for owners. Loadman holds a bachelor of arts degree (geography) from the University College of the Cariboo, a master of planning (MPLAN) from Dalhousie University, a strata property
Playing pickleball in the 'Loops' By Wade Tomko
The fledgling sport has seen a rise in popularity amongst Kamloops' seniors in recent years. Of the many activities one could partake in at Riverside Park, pickleball probably isn’t the first thing to come to mind. Yet within the last three years, the sport, which is often considered a cross between tennis and ping-pong, has seen an explosion of growth in Kamloops. Thor Fridriksson, president of the Kamloops Pickleball Club has said that since their club became a society in December of 2013, their membership has increased fivefold. What started out as a club of 55 members is now just shy of 300 pickleball players. Combining the traits of other racquet sports, such as the layout of a badminton court and the rules and net of a tennis court, pickleball was first created in Washington state in the mid 1960s. Though the sport was relatively unknown for
a number of years, it is now considered “the fastest growing sport in North America,” said Earl Thompson. Thompson, who is often credited with bringing the sport to Kamloops, picked it up in Arizona in 2007. “They brought the sport down into the place we were staying,” Thompson said. “When we played I got lucky and won and when we finished they came and asked the winners if they would take the sport back to their hometown and start it.” Though initially unsuccessful in drawing people to the sport, Thompson, with the help of at-the-time Sports Development Coordinator for the City of Kamloops, KJ Klontz, was able to draw players from other racquet sport clubs to come try out pickleball. “From there it just moved. We got the city involved, who built us four courts and now we have a
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KJ Klontz (left) sits on the Kamloops Pickleball Club Executive Board, while Earl Thompson (right) is often credited with bringing the sport to Kamloops. strong membership,” Thompson said. With the addition of four more pickleball courts at Riverside park earlier this month, Fridriksson believes the sport’s popularity has nowhere to go but up. “It’s fun, it’s social and it’s a great way to get
exercise,” Fridriksson said. “Down here at riverside it’s free. You can come in and do drop-ins. There is a lot of time available for the public to play, and of course we want the public to come and play.”
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Utilizes all of her training Continued from page 1 management licence from Sauder School of Business and a postbaccalaureate diploma in commerce from TRU. She utilizes all of her training and work experience to bring people together to create dynamic spaces that operate effectively and efficiently. As well as being involved in her community professionally, Loadman has served on many local committees including: Communities in Bloom, CIBC Run for the Cure and the University College of
the Cariboo Geography Association. In her spare time Loadman can be found in her yard with her partner Tommaso Masi attending to the many fruit trees, flowers, and vegetables. She is also a national judge with Communities in Bloom and will be travelling this summer across Canada. She has two daughters and two grandchildren and whenever she gets the chance, she spends as much time with her family hanging out at her house or taking in events around the city.
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A great summer in Kamloops City Talk Arjun Singh, City Councillor In amongst our challenges, it’s always good to remind oneself of all the good things that happen in Kamloops. So far this season, I have had the good fortune to participate in both Relay for Life (Canadian Cancer Society) and the Walk
for ALS. Thanks to Jen Harbaruk, Ali Gregory, Pat Tomlinson, and Katherine Whitehead and their teams for all the amazing work on these events. This is just a very small representation of the massive fundraising and community building efforts that happen in Kamloops. I have just completed a year as president of the one of the five Rotary clubs in Kamloops. Led by our Rotary Assistant Governor for Kamloops, Mike Dedels, the Rotary clubs in Kamloops have enjoyed the highest
percentage increase in membership of any community in an area that includes almost all of Canada, Eastern Russia and the U.S. Northeast Seaboard! Rotary also offers clubs for teenagers and younger adults. Whether it’s Lions, Moose, Elks, Kiwanis, Rotary, or one that I have missed mentioning, service clubs are a tremendous force for good. I volunteered to help our MP and my friend, Cathy McLeod judge her first annual Youth Awards this
year. Going through the applications and reading about the incredible accomplishments of many youth in our region made me feel so hopeful and made me feel so good. Kudos to Cathy for this important initiative. There are so many wonderful activities on tap every summer in Kamloops. Whether it be catching Music in the Park, going for a hike in Kenna Cartwright Park, or chilling out at a local cafe/restaurant/pub or so many other wonderful things, there is something for everyone.
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Oncore Seniors Society, in partnership with the City of Kamloops and the Centre for Seniors Information, celebrated the third annual Seniors Symposium at the Sandman Signature Hotel; this year’s theme was “Healthy Aging in the Community: Aging in a New Age.” Master of ceremonies Mel Rothenburger, inaugurated the event by welcoming guests. Following a brief blessing by long-time band councillor Chief Fred Seymour, B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake announced $5 million additional funding for the Better at Home program, which helps enable seniors to continue living in their own homes longer — rather than residential care. Concluding his speech, Lake paid homage to the United Way of the Lower Mainland CEO Michael McKnight, who was also present. Keynote speaker Dr. Neena Chappell, professor of sociology at the University of Victoria brought her expertise to the event, opening the “classroom” portion of the event. “There are clear downsides of aging and physical health declines; the upsides of aging, though, is that we are as happy or happier than when we were younger, so there is an inner experience, if you like, which is actually very positive when we are elderly,” said Chappell. Highlighting the aging process, Chappell also
June. 10 marked Kamloops’ third annual Seniors Symposium, a sold out event put on by Oncore Seniors Society, in partnership with the City of Kamloops and the Centre for Seniors Information. (Top right) Dr. Neena Chappell, keynote speaker for the event. (Above) Many vendors were in attendance during the event. (Centre right) Oncore Seniors Society General Manager - Programs & Services Keith Bonnah. (Bottom right) Tania McCartney leads participants through ChairBased Yoga. mentioned, “Aging is a different experience for each individual and everyone has a unique perspective and set of priorities that takes precedence in their lives.” The Symposium was an opportunity for seniors and caregivers in the Kamloops community to gather and take part in various workshops on several different topics throughout the day, from the safety of seniors to making retirement investments for the future last longer. There was also a session on smartphone safety. Aside from informative workshops, guests were encouraged to join Tania McCartney in a YMCA Chair-Based Yoga
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Lilacs & rhubarb: Signs of the settlers by Trudy Frisk
They are survivors. Scattered throughout the West, their presence marks the settlers’ paths, often when all other traces of settlement have vanished. Many a spot now returned to wilderness or pasture, or, even transmogrified into housing developments, has still a stubborn patch of rhubarb or a grimly determined lilac as a reminder that, once, people equally resolute built their homes here, tilled the fields or logged the forests, raised their families, and tried to make a living on the wild frontier. Not all succeeded. Some had no skills as farmers. Others lacked the myriad abilities, from farrier to cabinbuilder and well-digger to be self sufficient. The vagaries of markets and shipping their goods defeated others. Many lost to drought and grasshoppers. Thousands of men locked their cabin doors and went to fight in the two World Wars and not all returned. Many settlers were routed by sheer loneliness. The ceaseless wind gusting across open prairie or secret rustlings among tall, dark trees finally drove them back to towns where a neighbour’s light was visible. When they went, they left behind their cabins, barns, cellars, fences and gardens. It’s a tribute to the power of nature that the plants have endured longest. Many of you have noticed crumbling cabins, roofs long ago fallen in, side logs askew,
still companioned by a healthy stand of lilac, as if the trees were comforting the old place. I have come upon pasture in the woodland from which all signs of human habitation have disappeared and found a flourishing patch of rhubarb which would have delighted a 1910 housewife. Wanderers along railway tracks discover lilacs and rhubarb still growing by boarded up
houses, evidence that, decades ago, when each section had its section foreman and station agent along the CPR and CNR, and most of those foremen and agents had wives, there were tidy gardens here and the derelict old houses were homes full of activity. From the Cypress Hills to the Peace River, lilacs and rhubarb are consistent, silent witnesses to Canadian settlement. No two plants were better suited to pioneer families. Like human pioneers, both plants are hardy, survive being transported over
long distances and are easy to start from roots. Long before garden centres people traded roots and cuttings with family and neighbours. Even today who has not taken just one plant from our family home to start in a new residence? Surely it was that way for early settlers. Plants came west from Ontario, and up from the U.S., first by ox-cart and covered wagon, then by train along the recently completed Canadian
Pacific and Grand Trunk Railways. The fact that the two plants are frequently found together gives us insight into the character of Canadian settlers who valued beauty as much as food. Rhubarb sustained their bodies; lilacs nourished their souls. Keeping young plants alive on some farms where every drop of water had to be hauled by horse or carried by hand took determination, but those pioneers did it. They were wise. In the early 1900s, keeping away scurvy
meant preserving wild blueberries, cranberries or huckleberries, if any were available. The sight of a rhubarb shoot poking through the chilly soil was welcome. “Spring tonic” it was rightly called. Rhubarb is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. The leaves contain oxalic acid which keeps moose and deer from eating the rhubarb. Water from boiled leaves will serve as an insecticide. Moreover, rhubarb needs cold winters to thrive. It grows well in poor soil. Both robust and nutritious, it was the perfect plant for homesteaders. Rhubarb has been known in China and the Far East, where it’s considered a medicinal plant, since 2700 BC. A patch planted on our family homestead at least 70 years ago is still flourishing. During those years, we ate it, preserved it, sold it to townsfolk and gave away numerous roots for propagation. Ten years ago, my sister, who lives there, decided to move the mother plant and put a birch tree in its place. The plant took well to the move but some unnoticed root remained and is now growing in close harmony with the birch. Rhubarb is not only tangy and tasty, it’s tenacious. So are lilacs. The lilac is one of the longest lived shrubs. The oldest known in North America, over
300 years old, grows in New Hampshire and Michigan. Its name comes from the Persian word for blue. In mythology, lilac is the flower of the Goddess Venus, an understandable connection to anyone who’s caught the scent of lilacs in full bloom. One can easily picture a young couple on their homestead taking a moment to enjoy the fragrance of the lilacs,
dreaming of their future. And one can imagine the sadness when, through age, illness or changing economic circumstances, they were forced to leave, and walked one last time around the yard saying goodbye to the trees they cherished. Romans left roads to mark their presence and their passing. Much more poignant and evocative are the lilacs and rhubarb of Canadian pioneers.
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Continued from page 4 and what issues they are dealing with as they age. We tend to focus on the negatives of aging but there are a lot of good things, such as: people are able to establish deeper relationships and their values change as they age,” said Rothenburger. Rothenburger also emphasized the importance of generations relating to each other. The month of June is Seniors’ month and there is a variety of activities available around town.
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sea salt (grey, not pink). 2. Add filtered water, leaving two inches at the top. 3. Cover the solution with a plastic (not metal) storage cap. 4. Shake and let it sit for 24 hours. 5. Check in 24 hours to see if all salt crystals are dissolved, and add a little more salt. 6. When the salt no longer dissolves, the recipe is ready. 7. Store covered on counter or in the cupboard. The antibacterial and antifungal properties will help make it last indefinitely. How and when to take it: Add half a teaspoon of the sole water to an 8-oz. glass of filtered water (can be warm water) each morning, before breakfast. Dilute or add to your own taste and trust what your body tells you. The dilution may change with each day. As I am impatient with recipes, I simply add a pinch or two of sea salt in my drinking water throughout the day. My clients also tell me they feel better and like the taste better than plain water. People who have high blood pressure should of course check first with their doctor and eat plenty of potassium-rich foods (those vegetables again). But the majority can tolerate this kind of mineral salt solution very easily. If you do decide to apply this simple daily drink in your life (I especially like its name), it might be fun for you to watch for these added benefits over time: improved energy, reduced blood sugar and blood pressure, reduced muscle cramps, healthier veins and weight loss. For more info, questions or to let me know how this works out for you, please feel free to contact me. Cathy Lidster, Nutrition and allergy practitioner offers free nutrition classes monthly. She can be reached at Centennial Building Wellness Centre, 250-819-9041, www. cathylidster.com, or cathylidster@gmail.com.
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Avoiding Murphy’s Law Pharmacist Reflections Adam Sawula, pharmacist As summer rolls in, so does travelling season. Many people travel from place to place to see the sights. Unfortunately, as we prepare to travel on our exciting journeys, we occasionally forget things. For some this means medications or health aids. I frequently see people in the pharmacy from out of town who have forgotten their medications or they didn’t bring enough medication with them. Fortunately most of the time you don’t need to panic if this happens, however there are some things to consider when packing for your next adventure. When packing make sure your medications and health aids are a priority. Here are some key points: Make sure you have enough of your medications. This means having enough to get
you through to the end of the trip, plus seven to ten days extra in case the unexpected happens. If you are flying, take a small (five to seven day) supply in your carry on. If your luggage gets lost, at least you can hold off until they can get it to you. Have a typed or neatly written list of all the medications, natural products and supplements that you take as well as any medical conditions and allergies that you may have. This makes our job as health professionals much easier. It also prevents you from having to memorize any obscenely long drug names, like hydrochlorothiazide. If you are flying out of Canada it is also a good idea to have a copy of a prescription with all of your critical medications on it. While the copy of the prescription will not be valid, it would be an excellent resource if you lose your medications and the doctor or pharmacist demands proof of what medications you take.
Ask your pharmacist to make a copy of the original prescription when you bring it in to put your medications on file or have them filled. Have a business card from your pharmacy with full contact information on it. We can provide records and information if the need arises. No matter how hard we try sometimes things will still go awry. If your medications are lost or forgotten, don’t panic. There are some options available. If you are still within British Columbia, most pharmacists will be happy to do an emergency supply of critical medications for you, especially if you have a list of your medications and/or your regular pharmacy’s contact information. The only exceptions to this are controlled drugs (most sleeping medications, ADHD medication and testosterone), antibiotics (amoxicillin, etc.) and narcotic drugs (Codeine, morphine and related products). You must see a doctor or have a valid prescription for these medications.
If you are outside of the province but still in Canada, each province will have its own regulations regarding emergency supplies, so check with a local pharmacist to see what they can do. If you are outside of the country, you will most likely need to see a local doctor to get a prescription. This is where the prescription copy I mentioned can come in very handy. As with anything, the key to worry free travelling is being prepared. All it takes are a few easy steps and you are good to go. Hopefully you and your family have a safe, happy and problem-free summer.
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The new national guideline on practising safe sun has changed. It has been 20 years since dermatologists and cancer groups have agreed to a single set of rules. There are a few key changes that I would like to talk about. The first thing is that in Canada the sun is strong enough to cause skin cancer. Skin Cancer, which is also called Melanoma, is on the rise.
1) Check the day’s UV Index: We should know when to avoid the sun. Precaution needs to be taken, especially if the index is three or higher. The timeframe used to be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — this is when the UV index is three or more — typically between April and September in Canada. The new timeframe is between 11 a.m. and 3.p.m. 2) Cover up: Don’t only just rely on sunblock. Cover up as much as possible. Clothing generally provides better protection than sunscreen. Use a hat, wear long sleeves and/ or pants when possible to cover up. 3) Use a higher SPF: The old recommendation called for SPF 15 but the updated guidelines
are calling for SPF 30 at minimum. The sunscreen should be labelled as broad spectrum and water resistant. SPF 30 would cover up to 97 per cent of UV Rays while a SPF 15 covers only 93 per cent. The following guidelines remain the same: 4) Seek shade: Use a tree or umbrella, use a hat and sunglasses, use a lip balm with SPF 15 or higher. 5) No indoor tanning beds. Consider moderation when laying out in the sun and avoid sunburn at all costs. A healthy dose of the sun can be good for us but extended exposure during the high peak times can cause skin cancer. Enjoy your summer and be safe!
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Is the Canadian spirit still there? The Insight Story Wendy Weseen
I was conceived a year before the end of the war during the Ides of March in a time-worn stone house called Homefields in Yorkshire, England. The day would have been grey like my father’s eyes and my mother’s laundry. Men
and women had died every hour of every day for five years. My mother would have quelled the grey with windowsills that were two feet thick filled with jam jars of blue bells and primroses. I was barely there. For the next 10 years of my life, I lived in an austere post-war Britain. On the street when I arrived, children skipped rope, spun tops and played hopscotch like children everywhere in the world. There were homeless dogs and cats and in the trees, birds chirped and nattered as
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usual. But shell-shocked men wandered the streets, no longer able to fit, and an undetonated bomb was found in the middle of our village green. Evicted from my birth home when the soldier owner returned at the end of the war, for a full year we squatted in an abandoned Anglican rectory; my mom, dad, older brother, me at two years old and a brand new baby. Of course I can’t remember that but wonder how this circumstance impacted me. It was during what psychologists call my
most formative years and my family and country were penniless. We immigrated to the Saskatchewan Prairies 10 years later and thought we’d landed in paradise. And we had. As we waited a day in the Winnipeg train station we were introduced to pieces of lemon pie in an unimaginable size, and were entertained with magic tricks by a station agent with a sleight of hand anxious to help a new Canadian family. Within 15 minutes of arriving at our new door, we were
astounded by a parade of people delivering bags of tomatoes, jars of pickles, cakes as moist as dew, freshly baked bread and something new to us – casseroles. Canada was the most friendly, kind, plentiful, generous country we could envision. We have a day we call Canada Day. Perhaps the way my postwar childhood impacted me was to make me acutely aware of the beauty and generosity of Canadian people. Perhaps that might be why I sometimes fear the spirit of being a Canadian
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might be getting lost in a struggle for some kind of supremacy by conflicting parts of our culture. I worry the early spirit of Canadian people has been forgotten and feel grief about this. We are so privileged and fortunate. This Canada day I will be reflecting on what I’m thankful for and will renew my commitment to do my small part to keep a generous Canadian spirit alive and well; a feeling of gratitude that is a direct result of my formative years.
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Don’t store all valuables in one place — spread them throughout the home. Bedrooms are the first place that thieves look for jewelry. Mark valuables such as cameras, or home entertainment centres by engraving your driver’s licence number on them. Engraving pencils suitable for this purpose are available at the North Shore Community Policing Office. Recording serial numbers, and the make and model of valuables items will aid in identification if they are recovered. Photographs can be useful when making an insurance claim. If you come home and think that you have been broken into, do not enter the home; call the police. If you are at home and think someone is trying to gain entry, leave quickly and safely if possible. If you cannot get away, lock yourself in a room with a phone and call the police. If you come home and find that a crime has been committed, do not touch anything. Call the police and give them an opportunity to gather potential evidence. Never confront an intruder in your home; no material belongings are worth injury or death. For more information on how to increase your home’s safety or to arrange a for a free home security check, call the Kamloops Victim Services Unit at 250-828-3223.
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the lock will discourage most thieves. Doors should be locked every time the house is left. If you are in the back yard, make sure the front door is locked and vice versa. A peephole in the exterior door is useful in identifying people at your door. Be wary of opening the door to strangers. If you have just moved into the home, re-key it. Windows should be reinforced with anti-lift devices, and locks on the inside track to limit the ability to pry the window open. Bolt window mounted air-conditioners to the inside wall of the home to prevent them from being removed from the outside. Make sure your windows and doors are readily visible from the street; keep shrubs and bushes away from the home. Don’t give thieves an opportunity to hide while they are attempting to enter your home. Lighting can be a very effective deterrent. Motion sensor lights should be installed at all entrances, porches and garage doors. Timers for inside lights are useful because they give the appearance that a residence is occupied; they should be set to mimic normal day-today routines. Placing a timer on a radio or a TV can also be useful in fooling potential thieves into thinking the place is occupied. If in spite of all the best efforts thieves manage to gain entry, there are some precautions that could be taken to minimize the amount of items taken.
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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 Street. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be accessed by calling 250828-3223. Whether you live in a house, an apartment or a condo, whether you rent or own, you can have a direct impact on your own safety and security by adopting a few simple techniques that may deter criminal activity. One of the basic steps is to give your residence a neat, clean appearance. Take prompt action to correct maintenance problems such as burntout lights, uncollected garbage, graffiti, broken windows and defective locks. By doing this, potential thieves think that someone is always around. Pay particular attention to doors and windows. On exterior doors, deadbolts installed with a oneinch throw and anti-pry plate on both the door and frame adjacent to
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Ways to prevent identity theft Financial Focus Submitted by Lili Seery of Edward Jones
Identity theft is a big problem. How big? Consider this: In 2014, almost 15,000 Canadians were victimized, with a total fraud amount of $74 million, according to the Canadian AntiFraud Centre Annual Statistic Report. That’s a lot of victims, and a lot of money. How can you protect yourself from becoming a statistic? Here are a few suggestions: • Secure your social insurance number. Identity thieves eagerly seek social insurance numbers — so don’t give out yours to anyone who asks for it. In fact, as a general rule, be reluctant to give it out at all. Always ask whomever you’re dealing with if he or she will accept another form of identification, or at the very least will take just the last three digits of your number. And never carry your social insurance card with you. • Shred credit card offers and bank statements. If you’re not going to apply for the credit cards offered to you, shred the offers. Identity thieves have been known to go through garbage, fill out credit
card offers and take advantage of them. At the same time, shred any other statement containing personal or financial information that you no longer need. • Study your credit card bills and chequing account statements. Question any credit card charge or chequing account activity you don’t recognize as your own. • Don’t give out your credit card number unless you’re initiating a purchase. Many of us shop online. As long as you’re dealing with a reputable merchant who uses a secure site — i.e. one that has “https” in the web address — you should be fairly confident that your credit card information will be protected. Never give out your credit card number to people or businesses who, unsolicited, try to sell you something over the phone or Internet. • Protect your passwords. Do you use a password to log onto your computer? If so, don’t share it with anyone, outside perhaps your most trusted family members. And use a strong password — one that doesn’t contain your real name or even a complete word that could be used to identify you. Also, it doesn’t hurt to periodically change your password, whether it’s for your computer login or
for entry to any of your financial or consumer accounts. Even after taking these steps, you could still run into identity theft. That’s why you need to watch for certain signs, such as the arrival of unexpected credit cards or account statements, denials of credit for no clear reason, or calls or letters regarding purchases you didn’t make. If any of these things happen to you, you may want to place a “fraud alert” on your credit reports and review them carefully. Two national credit-reporting companies — Equifax Canada and TransUnion Canada — keep records of your credit history. If someone has misused your personal or financial information, contact one of the companies and add a fraud alert to your credit report. This will alert creditors to call you before approving credit applications. (For more information on placing a fraud alert, visit the website of either company.) You can help preserve your good name from those who want to misuse it — so, stay vigilant. Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Member – Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.
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Kids with diabetes get help Submitted by Mike Keetch On June 12 over 200 people gathered at the B.C. Wildlife Park for the Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes. The Walk raises funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Participants came from all around the Kamloops area and as far away as Bella Coola. The day included free admission to the Park, breakfast, lunch and snacks — all provided by corporate sponsors. In Kamloops this year the total raised was a whopping $115,520. Several events over the year contribute to the fundraising total, includeding Meet a Machine in the spring, the Walk in June and Swing for the Cure Golf Challenge, which
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Notable events of July 1 Canadians By Jessica Messerer-Trosin For Canadians, July 1 is Canada Day — the day to wear red and white, watch fireworks and feel patriotic and proud. This year marks Canada’s 149th birthday. It’s been nearly a century and a half since the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick became Canada through the British North America Act of 1867. Sir John A. McDonald was Canada’s first prime minister and the population was 3.46 million people, less than 10 per cent of what it is today. While the Confederation of Canada is what most Canadians will think of on July 1, there are several events in Canadian history that also occurred on this day: 1873 — Prince Edward Island (P.E.I) joined Canada. Originally P.E.I. didn’t join Confederation because it had its own prosperous economy, established identity and trade ties with other
1966 – The first Canadian colour television transmission took place from Toronto on CTV station, CFTO-TV. 1980 – O Canada officially became the national anthem Courtney Ranger of Canada. The song, The Province House in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. originally entitled Chant The Charlottetown Conference which led to P.E.I.’s joining of National, was written in Canada was hosted here. French by Sir AdolpheBasile Routhier and Atlantic colonies and headquartered in Berne, composed by Calixa some American states. Switzerland and became Lavallée in Quebec City. However, after becoming a specialized United The song spread across heavily indebted through Nations agency in 1948. Canada, slowly adapted building a railway, P.E.I. 1881 — The into English as well. The turned to Canada. In first ever most popular English exchange for becoming international lyrics were written by part of the country, the phone call Robert Stanley Weir in Canadian government was made between St. 1908. While the English took over P.E.I.’s debt, Stephen, New Bruswick version has been adapted bought land from and Calais, Maine. absentee landlords and 1927 — Canadians many times over the years, the French version promised a year-round are connected has always been the communication link coast to coast by same. The song was to the island. P.E.I. CBC Radio. approved as the national became Canada’s seventh 1958 – The CBC anthem in 1967, but province. linked television the National Anthem 1878 — Canada broadcasting Act was not introduced joined the across Canada until 1980. On Canada Universal using microwave Day of that year, the Postal Union technology that could act was proclaimed on (UPU), which oversees send the signal from Parliament Hill in Ottawa the regulation of the coast to coast in 1/50th by Governor General of a second. international postal Edward Shreyer. service. The UPU is
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AN UN-OPEN BAR My grandmother, 75 at the time, went downtown to see her ophthalmologist, whose office was in a large hotel. But there was a door at the end of a corridor she couldn’t open. She gave the knob a good, hard twist but that didn’t help. Then she tugged and rattled the handle quite vigorously. Suddenly she heard a voice say. “Take it easy, lady! The bar doesn’t open for another two hours!”
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Part III: What precisely does a funeral director do? there are no surprises. We ask Alice if she can afford it. Can we fill out the CPP Death Benefit for her, and will that cover the cost? Did Murray have any money in the bank or should we seek assistance from the B.C. Government? Would it help if Alice paid over several months with no interest? Because we deal with this issue straight on, it’s wonderful to watch concerns over the finances melt away! Funeral homes have
different approaches to the matter of money — some even demand payment up front! I’d encourage you to check it out. Once the money concerns are out of the way, and we know what Alice wants us to do for Murray, we then ask Alice for more “statistical” information about Murray. Among other things, we ask for his birth certificate, his care card, a copy of his will, his social insurance number, even his Mother’s maiden name! That’s usually
when the real stress starts, because it often means that Alice has to go home and tear the house apart looking for this stuff. Why do we ask for this info? It’s because B.C. Vital Statistics needs this kind of information before we can produce Murray’s death certificate and proceed with his cremation or burial. To avoid this problem, call me for a free copy of Drake’s “Easy as 1-2-3” Planning Sheet. Fill it out (probably takes you five minutes) and give it back. You won’t believe how much stress it will save your family. I may spend a week helping Alice, but in the end here’s what matters: did we do everything we could to help Alice, is she completely satisfied, and would Murray be happy with what we did? We can’t ask Murray, but we can Ask Alice. So, we do! Drake Smith, MSW, is the Owner and Funeral Director of Drake Cremation & Funeral Services. www. DrakeCremation.com. Locations in downtown Kamloops (250-3778225), Clearwater (250-674-3030) and Barriere (250-6721999), serving since 2005. He’s waiting for YOUR question! Catch him on the Rivers Trail with his beagle Maggie. Or email:Drake@ DrakeCremation.com.
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Book Review By Marilyn Brown
The Nest By Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeny Harper Avenue Publisher 2016. A novel, 353 pages. Available in book stores, in ebook format, and through the TNRD library system.
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Importance of downsizing A good choice to put on your summer reading list is The Nest. This well paced novel begins with the inebriated Leo Plumb, a handsome and compelling man, dodging his suspicious wife as he sweeps a young woman away from a dull Long Island party. An erotic encounter with the young woman while he is driving results in a car accident that explodes the lives of the young woman, Leo, and his family. It would seem to be a good thing that the father of Leo and his three siblings left a joint trust fund for his children, the “nest egg” to be handed over when the youngest turns 40, and that will be soon. Their distant and alcoholic mother is in charge of the funds. She gives Leo “the lion’s share” (pun intended) to smother news of the accident, fearful that status-conscious New York society and those influential in business will discard not just Leo but the Plumb family and associates. The siblings object. Each has serious money issues: Melody has twin 16 year old girls who need to go to a prestigious university; Jack is an antiques dealer with a costly secret he hides from his husband, and Bea, the youngest, is struggling with a case of
massive writer’s block after a successful book whose main character is a thinly disguised Leo. Can they possibly work together to influence Leo to pay them back? The motivations and dreams of the characters are explored in short and pithy chapters, strong on irony, humour, and snappy dialogue. As well, the post — 911 New York setting, particularly the worlds of publishing, law, and art, is almost a character itself, exerting a strong influence on the tone of the story, its people ambitious, witty, quickly changing, and self-aware. In a very short time the reader is fully involved with the struggles of the Plumb family. The fault lines of the characters are clear: with a quick jab of stark truth, then a feint and sidestep back to the conflict, the author keeps us interested. As in all good novels, the characters develop, and the skill of the writing results in the reader finding the changes believable. The end result is a quick and fun book to read, suffused with sharp insights into the human heart, perfect for your summer reading list. The Nest is Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney’s first novel. She lives with her family in Los Angeles.
by Shawn Ferguson I sit here wondering how to start this article — should I jump in and start writing about organizing or should I first introduce myself? My name is Shawn Ferguson and I’ve always been compelled to and enjoy helping those in need. As the new owner of Everything Organized Kamloops, I am now helping many people who truly need someone to help them and it brings me great joy. As I meet more and more people who call me up for our services it has made me realize how proactive and caring these people are. You may wonder what I’m referring to. Everyone thinks about writing a will, some even make funeral arrangements, but few think about the items left behind.
Yes, I’m talking about downsizing as I see it as one of the most important things to do as we get older, and one of the hardest — especially for our loved ones after we’re gone. It’s important for everyone to downsize regularly. We all accumulate stuff. It’s also important to realize that people give us gifts to bring us joy — not to burden us or sit in a storage box. I use the general rule: if you haven’t used it in a year, you don’t need it. Here’s an example of one conversation I had with a client: Me: “Have you used this in the last year?” Client: “No, but a dear friend gave that to me.” Me: “Well, let’s put it out on display then.” Client: “Oh no, it’s hideous!”
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As I laughed at her response, she realized how silly it was to have it just sitting in a box. I also have items that I laugh at and keep because of a wonderful memory, but won’t use or display again. What I do with these items now is take a picture so I can reminisce and still enjoy it, then I decide where it belongs (sell, charity, garbage) and then all I have to store is a photo. There are many great places for items you aren’t using anymore, like the theatre for those “it’ll come back in style” clothes, the SPCA for those old linens, which help provide comfort to the animals in need.
Once we see how our downsizing helps others it becomes enjoyable and even fun! If you are downsizing and have questions or need some help, feel free to give us a call. Shawn Ferguson is a Professional Organizer in Kamloops, BC. He specializes in Senior Transition, Downsizing, Estate Liquidation as well as Hoarding and Chronic Disorganization. You can visit our website at www. everythingorganized.net. Do you have a topic that you would like Shawn to write about? Please email him at Shawn@ everythingorganized.net.
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Clogged drains are inevitable: like death and taxes
Summertime Summertime arrives, smells and sounds Memories of camping in canvas tents Rain spitting in the nighttime, drumming like a harbinger of things to come A parade of insects that bite and sting Lotions and sprays to ameliorate burns and welts Adventures in the dark forest Hiding all manner of creatures never seen before like Kangaroo mice who love me, I think Perhaps a cougar or bear, and grass rank and concealing snakes, rattlers who are afraid of us too
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Home Maintenance Tips Lyle Killough, Homewell Services Co. There are many inevitabilities in life. The old saying puts death and taxes on the list, and I would add clogged drains. Sometimes this is not our fault. Improperly assembled pipes and poorly designed plumbing fixtures will always get you in the end, but we tend to do bad things to our drains. We use them inappropriately as a disposal system for kitchen scraps and the grease from the frying pan. Sometimes, we think we can flush the unflushable; however, the seeming inevitability of stopped-up drains isn’t always a sign of negligence. I think the number one drainclogging culprit in most homes has to be the hair we inadvertently wash down the drain. In almost every case of a slow bathroom sink drain, there will be a yucky mat of hair, thick with toothpaste and soap scum tangled in
the trap below the sink. If the sink has a pop-up stopper there are lots of parts inside of the drain that will also catch hair. (A pop-up stopper is the kind of plug that you move up and down with a knob at the back of the tap.) The options to clear the drain include a plunger, a snake or auger, some caustic chemicals or disassembly and cleaning. Often the plunger is the first choice; many people own a plunger and this will work most times. You’ll have to cover the sink’s overflow drain with one hand, and work the plunger with the other; otherwise all of the pressure waves you generate will simply bypass the clog. The disassemble and clean option will work in almost every case, but it is a bit more involved. You’ll need a bucket, a pair of rubber gloves, and a really big pair of pliers. The trap is removed and cleared, and if there is a pop-up stopper, it must also be disassembled and cleaned. The snake can be a bit fiddly, and you may not be able to get it past a pop-up drain. The chemical approach is the least recommended. Although the active ingredient in
grocery or hardware store drain cleaner will break down hair, it can also harm your plumbing. These chemicals have been reported to cause etching of the finish on plumbing fixtures, and may cause corrosion of some metal parts. Keep in mind that these chemicals would not be used in a chemistry lab without gloves, eye protection and proper ventilation, and you must protect yourself the same way. If you do attempt a chemical drain clearing,
are unsuccessful and end up calling a plumber, you must warn him that a drain cleaner was applied so that he takes the necessary safety precautions. By far, the easiest way to clear a clogged drain is to call someone with the tools and experience to do the job. If you decide to try the chemical method, read the instructions carefully, take all of the precautions for your safety, and be careful with that drain, oh!
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Roller shades are a great alternative to traditional blinds. Roller shades offer a clean and uncluttered look that is a perfect fit for modern or classic homes. By adding drapes or curtains in conjunction with the roller shades, one can dress the look up to gain some elegance or leave the roller shades by themselves to achieve a more simple and modern
look. With hundreds of fabric and colour options, roller shades can fit any style that you are looking for. Unleash your creativity and mix and match. A great advantage to having roller shades is the energy efficient component of them. Many of the manufacturers now make roller shades with solar screens or special fabrics that are able to block out UV rays and reduce the heat penetration from outside. The exterior side of the roller shade
is reflective while the interior side still allows light through. The result is light still coming into the home while blocking out the rays that could fade your furniture. If the amount of light coming into a room is a concern, such as a bedroom, installing dual roller shades are a great option. Dual roller shades allow light to be regulated very well and can completely blackout your bedroom to stop that early morning sun from peaking through. How nice would it be if
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Second fiddle Spiritual Thought Rev. David Schumacher
Leonard Bernstein, the late conductor of the New York Philharmonic orchestra, was once asked to name the most difficult instrument to play. Without hesitation, he replied, “The second fiddle. I can get plenty of first violinists, but to find someone who can play the second fiddle with enthusiasm — that’s a problem.” How true it is. It’s a problem to give someone else preference and honour, especially if it means that you don’t get
what you want. And yet, God has called us to love each other with just this kind of a serving love. The kind of serving love I’m talking about is the kind that honours one another so much that you’re always putting their needs before your own. Listen to God’s instructions: “Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honouring each other.” (Romans 12:9 NLT) When you honour the people in your life, you serve them, putting their needs above your own. That’s what Paul is getting at when he instructs husbands to, “love your wives, just as
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officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave — just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:25-28) And, the way? Again, Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) And, your ever present help? Jesus says, “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)
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Bingo: ............................................Wendy 250-253-3516 Computer Class: .............................. Darcy 250-463-4555 Hall Rental:.........................................Dave 250-833-0902 Tuesday Art Group: ............................Ross 250-832-3579 Seniors Outreach: ...............Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136 Spiritualist Church: ..........................Norm 250-832-0442
Doors open 4 pm Walk-ins 6 pm Regular Games 7 pm
Better at Home: ............................Wysteria 250-253-2749 Mount Ida Painters: ............................... Al 250-832-5149
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Seniors’ Resource Centre - Salmon Arm
Phone: 250-837-9456 www.revelstokeseniors.ca
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320A Second Ave. NE
Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1
Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550 Office Hours: 9 am - 3 pm
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omewell HServices Co.
Senior Exercise 10 am
250-579-9309 www.homewell-services.com
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For Rent - 280 Seat Auditorium
Drake Smith, mSW President
We can be part of your plan to keep living independently in your own home.
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DrakeCremation.com 210 Lansdowne st., kamLoops • drake@drakecremation.com
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Barriere & District Seniors Society SUNDAY
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6 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened 1/2 cup margarine 1 tsp vanilla 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar Beat cream cheese and margarine until fluffy. Beat in icing sugar and vanilla until well combined.
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1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp soda 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup margarine 2 cups flour
1 cup sour milk 1 1/2 cups rhubarb chopped in small pieces In a mixing bowl beat together the margarine and brown sugar. Add beaten egg and mix well. Mix soda, and salt with the flour. Add to the batter, alternately with the sour milk, and vanilla. Fold in the rhubarb. Put in 9 x 13 inch pan. Top with 3/4 cup brown sugar and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Yield: Approximately 16 servings.
Pineapple Banana Loaf
Freezes well to have on hand for company. 3 cups all purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup undrained crushed pineapple 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups Canola oil 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 5 bananas) 2 tsp vanilla * 1 cup chopped nuts can be added if desired Combine first 5 dry ingredients. Beat remaining ingredients together in large bowl until blended. Add dry ingredients stirring thoroughly until combined. Spread in 2 greased 8 1/2” x 4 1/2” loaf pans, dividing evenly. Bake at 350°F for 60 - 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Combine the first five ingredients in a large bowl. Beat the eggs and add. Add the flour, soda, and pineapple. Fold in carrots, coconut, nuts, and blend. Pour into 9x13 greased and floured pan. Bake 50- 60 minutes at 350°F or until done.
Rhubarb Cake
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1 1/2 cups oil 2 cups sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp salt 4 eggs 2 1/4 cups flour 2 tsp soda, 1 8 oz can crushed pineapple drained 2 cups shredded coconut 2 cups shredded carrots 1 cup nuts, cut fine
Cream Cheese Icing
320A Second Ave. NE
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This recipe makes a large cake that keeps well, freezes well, and is great for those summertime get-togethers. It is a family favourite.
Frost when cold with:
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Happy Canada Day! 3
If your Apple Spice Muffins were a little too starchy last month we apologize! Last month’s recipes featured an Apple Spice Muffin that listed “5 cups of sliced potatoes” as an ingredient. This was erroneous and leftover from a recipe from the previous month. Our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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Little Fort, BC V0E 2C0
We look forward to seeing you there! Carpet Bowling 9:30 am Al-Anon 7pm Bowling 7pm
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Carpet Bowling 9:30 am
CLEARWATER ELK’S PANCAKE BREAKFASTS every Saturday! 3
Let us eat cake
Whole Health Footcare
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Reprinted with permission and in loving memory from Eleanore Moore’s cookbook “Family Favourites, Past & Present”
Carpet Bowling 9:30 am
Little Fort Community Centre SUNDAY
Recipes of the Month
4431 Barriere Town Road
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Logan Lake Seniors 50+
Drop-in Centre 80 – 150 Opal Village Centre Mall
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O.A.P.O Branch #129
Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334
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Grocery Shopping Assistance FREE DELIVERY
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Call and join the free service where good friendships are made over coffee and cookies. For more information please call
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Phone and place your grocery & prescription orders.
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cribbage partner, Snuffy Clarke, the Chase Legion, the Chase community, and all of Zone 8. Our sympathy goes out to her family as we all will value her memory. There is no general meeting in July, August or September. While there normally is a September meeting, this year it conflicts with the dates of the Coquitlam Games. We will need sport event coordinators for archery, soccer, whist, tennis and horseshoes for next year. If you are interested please contact Linda at 250-679-3557 or lindahaas@xplornet. com before our AGM on Oct. 20. We are also looking for a historian who will be able to store important information. Nina Clearwaters has done an excellent job in this department and can help you with the responsibilities. Training and conditioning continue in all sports and recreational activities. Enjoy the summer; have fun, stay active, and keep healthy!
(with minimum $35 order)
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If you were waiting to the last minute to register for the 2016 55+ BC Games, the time is now! July 8 is the Zone 8 deadline to get your forms and fees to Registrar Heather Sinclair at heather55plus@gmail. com or 250-6824121. You can also contact Russ Reid at russreid1000@ icloud.com or 250-3748140. Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and Pitt Meadows are sites to savour as you enjoy your favourite sport or recreational activity. In related news, we spotlight the third annual Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival, Aug. 6 at Riverside Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be held in conjunction with Ribfest and Hot Nite in the City. Dragon boating is the fastest growing sport in North America — with seniors as the fastest growing division within the sport. Each team has 20 paddlers, a steersperson and a caller (also called a drummer).
Not only can you watch exciting races, but there is no admission fee; bring family and friends to view over 20 competitive teams from the Central Interior and Lower Mainland, including two seniors’ teams out of four local, competitive teams and eight local, corporate teams. At present, there are six seniors’ teams, and there will be a seniors’ racing division. The first Dragon Boat Festival held in Kamloops happened at the 2013 B.C. Seniors Games. For more information about the festival, go to Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival website. If you are interested in dragon boat racing for the 55+ BC Games, contact Phil Mahar at supra88@shaw. ca or 250-371-1860. On a sad note, we mourn the sudden passing of Sharon Krause, member of the 55+ BC Games, and active participant in cribbage at many past Games, as well as in darts and horseshoes. Sharon will be greatly missed by her close friend and
Oncore Seniors Society, in conjunction with Canada Safeway will help you with your shopping. Two options available: phone-in or in-store.You can shop on your own or have the help of a friendly volunteer.
6605 Buie Road/Savona Access Rd
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Zone 8 55+ folk get ready for Coquitlam Submitted by Linda Haas
1675 Tutill Court • Phyllis Riley, President
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Anyone for a train ride? The Wildlife Express Volunteer Society is looking for new volunteer members to help operate the “Wildlife Express” miniature train at the BC Wildlife Park. Anyone interested in helping to run or maintain the train, perform cashier duties or assist with the track maintenance, please call 250 579-8938 or email emrobinson@telus.net for more information. The Kamloops Kidney Support Group will meet the on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. This is an informal, non-medical group
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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.
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For more information call Mel after 5 p.m. at 250-376-8357.
to our supporters. Your membership helps the Kamloops Heritage Society keep the doors of our beautiful building open and preserve a valuable piece of Kamloops’ history. St. Andrews on the Square is the oldest remaining public building in Kamloops and dates back to 1887. This beautiful heritage site was restored to its grandeur in 1998. St. Andrews on the Square is owned by the City of Kamloops while operated and managed by the Kamloops Heritage Society. We welcome you to join us in our efforts at “preserving our past for the future.” Please visit our website at standrewssquare.com.
National Association of Federal Retirees welcomes current and retired federal employees which includes Armed Forces, RCMP and Federal Judges. We are a non-profit advocacy group with savings found through the services of our preferred partners and friendships at our meetings and events. To learn about us go to:www. federalretirees.ca. To contact us: email is kamloopsoffice@gmail.com and voice mail is 250-571-5007. The Kamloops Heritage Society and the Friends of St. Andrews on the Square are looking to add
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1 bedroom with 4 piece bathroom unit on top floor with north facing sundeck, high ceilings in living room and dining room. Gas fireplace, bright open kitchen. Includes 5 appliances & wall A/C. Within walking distance to all amenities.
MURRAY MACRAE
250.320.3627
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Bar Open 12pm-7pm
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Tours scheduled for Wednesday, June 15th
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322 SEYMOUR STREET, KAMLOOPS, BC V2C 2G2 • 250.374.3022 Please join us for a tour and see what we have to offer. Along with a beautiful setting on the river in Brocklehurst, we offer independent living for Seniors which includes meals, housekeeping, recreation and more. Our very affordable rates are based on income and can’t be beat.
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755 Mayfair St. • 760 Mayfair St. • oncoreseniorssociety.ca
Wills ON Wheels Is your Will up-to-date?
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Sunday Night Dance Chair Fitness 10am Lunch 7:30 - 11 pm 11:30 am-1pm $10 at the door
• Wills • Probate • Enduring Powers of Attorney • Representation Agreements
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Potluck Lunch 12 noon Canasta 1 pm
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Bruce Swanson
Gibraltar Law Group
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Bar Open 12pm-11:30pm Dance Carl McLaughlin $10pp
Interested in volunteering? Please call 778-470-6000
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Brock Activity Centre Please RSVP 250.376.6536 to book your time
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Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y2 FRIDAY
OFFICE HOURS: 1 PM - 4 PM • MON-FRI PHONE: 250-374-1742 • FAX: 250-374-1708 Secretary@kamloopslegion.com Bar Open 12pm-7pm
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Groups Kamloops Tai Chi Club practices Yang-style short form Tai Chi, Sword form and Qigong. Join our non-profit group every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. For more information contact Dave at 250-372-0717 or Claudette at 250851-0944. Please visit our website at kamloopstaichiclub.com. The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices every Monday evening (except holidays) at the Kamloops Yacht Club, 1140 River St. News members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join us, having fun with music. For further information please contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740 or rparkes@telus.net. Learn to play the Ukulele. We are now offering a series of six lessons for beginners, a one time charge of $10. You are also invited to stay and enjoy our regular Tuesday practice and sing along. For more information visit our website at www. ukuleleorchestraofkamloops.com or call Dorene at 250-376-5502. The Council of Canadians meets at 5.30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 - 7th Ave. Please join us. Call Anita or Dalton at 250-377-0055 or 250-3770055 for more information. You can also visit kamloopscanadians.ca. 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 www. kamloopsriversidelawn bowlingclub.com. Kamloops Stamp Club meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Mt. Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum. Contact 250-314-1021. McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers on McArthur Island meet Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 7 p.m., with an arrival at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Free parking, free instruction and free use of bowls for first years. Requirements are flat soled shoes (no heels or cleats) plus enthusiasm. For more information call Bruce at 250-554-5177. Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you, 755 Tranquille Rd. Saturday and Sunday: Meat draws from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday: Pull Tab draws from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: Horse races from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ping Pong / Table Tennis: Ping Pong is a low-impact activity and keeps the body and mind healthy. We welcome all ages; beginners and competitive players and we continue to play through the summer months. You can make new friends and have lots of fun. We play Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Desert Garden Community Centre., 540 Seymour St. Drop in fee is $2. Please call 250-372-3965 for more information.
Kamloops Floor Curlers meet Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Heritage House, top floor, Riverside Park. New members always welcome. Free parking for members. No special equipment needed. New teams are drawn each day. There are two games and coffee each day. The group runs all year. Call Kay at 250-376-0917, Kay at 250-828-0819 or Liz at 250-372-5493. Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second Tuesday of each month (Jan. to Nov.) from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Rd. (side entrance). All are welcome. For more information call 250-314-1404. Do you enjoy singing in harmony and a great variety of songs? Kamloops Happy Choristers invites new members who are 55 and over for a social atmosphere and a chance to sing for senior residences and public concerts. We meet every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Heritage House. For more information call Sharon at 250-579-9505. Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 405, 235 – 1st Ave. For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand, support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 250-377-8200. St. Paul’s Thrift Shop, 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance. Great bargains every week. Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 meets at 7:30 p.m. every second Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St. We have served the community since 1920. You are invited to come and meet the members. New members are welcome. The hall is also available for gatherings, meetings, etc. For any inquiries please call 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632. Kamloops United Church Thrift Store has come home to 421 St. Paul Street. Contact number: 250-372-3020. We are located in a brand new addition to the church. Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494, which will connect you with the regional office in Kelowna. There are two support groups in Kamloops. Community speakers are always welcome. The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Come and investigate a great hobby. Call 250554-3233 for more information. North Kamloops Royal Purple: We are a fun-loving, dynamic and dedicated group of volunteers helping children and our community. Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays in the afternoon. New members are welcome. Contact Eleanor Vernon at 250-374-2806 or Merrilyn Pennanen
at 250-374-4941. Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at noon. Meetings are held at Cece’s Kitchen, 1835 Rogers Pl.. New members welcome. Call 250-828-1765. 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. 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 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. The Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer Connection a source for cancer information can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333. Tuesday afternoon cribbage takes place at 1:30 p.m. at McArthur Park Lawn Bowling clubhouse, next to Norbrock Stadium. Come for crib, coffee and good-company. Free parking. Call 250-579-0228, 250-5798259 or 250-376-0917. Kiwanis Club of Kamloops welcomes new members every Tuesday at noon to Desert Gardens. Call 250374-2316 for more information. Enjoy walking? Join the Hearts in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 8:30 a.m. Yearly cost is $10. All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Everyone is welcome. Call Sharon at 250-374-0688. Chronic Pain Association of Kamloops meets the last Wednesday of each month at noon at People In Motion, 182B Tranquille Rd., for resources, support and fellowship. Parking in back. Call Ashley at 778-2571986 or email ash.westen@gmail.com. Simply the Best Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 662 Seymour St., home of the clothing and footwear bag sale! The Kamloops Parkinson Awareness Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from Sept. to June, at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street — 1 p.m. For more information contact Rendy at 250-374-0798. Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. We are located at #9-177 Tranquille Rd. Contact information: 250-554-2455. We still have our Tuesday night free
bingo starting at 4:30 p.m. and our Wednesday darts starting at 1:30 p.m. We have our karaoke on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. and on the weekends we have our meat draws on Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation: A group of dedicated volunteers who try to make a difference in the lives of renal patients. Through our parent organization, the Kidney Foundation of Canada B.C. and Yukon Branch, programs and services designed to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease are made available as well as raising awareness about organ donation and supporting innovative research on kidney disease. Call Linda at 778-470-8236. Taoist Tai Chi is a registered charity that holds classes at Ralph Bell School, 1764 Valleyview Dr. On Mondays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. Also a class is held at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join anytime. Please contact Beatie at beatie@ gcislands.net or 250-631-9160. You can also visit www.taoist.org/kamloops. Rebekah Lodge: July 4 - Hall Society Meeting at 7:30 p.m., July 16 - Pancake Breakfast and Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 1 - Hall Society Meeting at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 28 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Events
Artisan Fair: Every Saturday in July & August, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Gaglardi Park (adjacent to St. Andrews on the Square, Second and Seymour), we will be hosting our annual outdoor artisan event promoting local artisans, musicians and performers and home based businesses. For more information call Mel at 250-377-4232 or email info@standrewssquare.com. What’s Under the Dome? Join us on an icon tour on Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or other days/times by request. Refreshments available, donations optional. Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044, 8th Street. Phone: 778-220-5584. “Have You Seen What I’ve Seen?” Dave Snider, July, at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street, Kamloops. Dave specializes in landscape and floral photography. Understanding light, colour and composition he captures the natural surroundings of this area conveying serenity, calm and the beauty of the Kamloops area. Come in to the Old Courthouse cooperative artist’s gallery to meet Dave, browse an eclectic mix of fine art and craft by local artists. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. am to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Free parking, handicap accessible. Visit: kamloopscourthousegallery.ca.
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