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Container gardening answer to fresher food Submitted by Lynda Krupp, Overlander Women’s Institute Preservatives are commonly used to keep our food looking fresh because most of us are prepared to spend more money on something in the supermarket if it is labelled as 'fresh' or looks 'fresh.' However, did you know the word 'fresh' can be used to describe food that has been heat-treated, part frozen, industrially or chemically altered, and then stored for weeks on end? A recent study suggests that while the soft, shiny exterior of tomatoes or the lush, green texture of peas and leafy veggies might tempt our taste buds and their apparent ‘freshness’ might appeal visually, the truth is that something sinister may lie beneath; and might be a toxic concoction of hazardous chemicals. The consumption of raw fruits and vegetables thus becomes a paradox.
Chemicals such as copper sulfate, rhodamine-oxide, malachite green, and deadly carbide are the ones most commonly used to accentuate coloration and freshness. These are deemed neurotoxic (meaning affecting the brain) and are carcinogenic. A potential solution to the availability of truly fresh food is to grow it ourselves; and container gardening may be the answer. The work of a typical garden plot becomes less practical as we age. Digging, mulching, planting, weeding and harvesting becomes hard work accompanied by aches and pains. Growing vegetables in raised platforms, or even vertically, changes the old way of growing plants in rows and beds yet keeps the satisfaction of personal achievement. Growing plants using a smaller footprint means less soil preparation and digging. It also means more plant variety in much less space. This type
of gardening provides opportunities to create bottom-up and top-down plantings along with less weeding, improved air circulation and less risk of plant diseases and pests. Top-performing vertical vegetables or fruits provide larger yields
in compact spaces with far fewer maintenance chores using no chemicals to enhance growth. Use latticework to support vining vegetables; and open ladders as stairs to hold full flats of plants or lean ladders against fences or walls. A
stepladder on small patios or decks can create an attractive layered effect. Pallet gardening can be ideal for small balcony living. Wooden pallets are easy to come by and are not made of pressure-treated lumber. Although one could plant a pallet with it resting on the deck, placing it on a tabletop or a pair of sawhorses makes it much easier to work with from a standing position. Place the pallet so that the side with the widest openings is facing up. Slats can be removed from the top of the pallet to provide a wider planting space. Pallet gardening guarantees a better result from the day the trowel hits the soil–by shrinking the size of garden space needed and reducing the work needed to prepare new beds. Chores like weeding, watering, fertilizing, and controlling pests and diseases are reduced considerably, while fresh yields are increased, all without the use of chemicals. This pallet shown
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Overview & Update: The Ajax Mine assessment process
City Talk Arjun Singh, Deputy Mayor It looks like the Ajax Mine environmental assessment process may finally have an end date. In 2011, the Ajax proposal first came to serious public attention. The proposal seeks to start a large copper/ gold mine about 2 kilometres south of the houses at the top of the Aberdeen neighbourhood. As is widely known, this proposal has been incredibly polarizing for the community. From 2011 to 2016, the proposal was in
a pre-application phase. The mining company conducted more research and built support for the proposal. Those opposed to the mine actively organized and put forward their concerns. The provincial and federal governments hosted consultations and put together an expert review team as well as a community advisory group. City hall has also been very active assessing the proposal. City council is not the final decisionmaker here (the decision will be made by the provincial and federal Ministers) but we do have the opportunity to provide comment. Given how close the mine is to Kamloops, we have been working to assess any potential positive or negative impact to
the community. In early 2016, KGHM (the mining company that owns Ajax) submitted their formal application for environmental assessment to the provincial and federal regulatory agencies. There was huge public interest and much scrutiny of their application. Hundreds and hundreds of questions were asked. The expert reviewers started to provide their reports. A little over a year ago, on May 4, 2016, KGHM received permission to have the Ajax environmental assessment process extended so that the company and their consultants could respond to the questions about their application.
Very importantly, KGHM also needed the extended time to consult with regional First Nations bands. Technically, this extension of time is called a suspension of the review timeline. The work wasn’t really suspended though. The public conversations and engagement died down a little but a lot of work was happening. This brings us to 2017. On March 29, the provincial environmental assessment office lifted the timeline review suspension. This started us on a hopefully final six month period until a decision is made on the proposal in September. A couple of key dates are coming up. City council has hired a company called SLR
Highlighting 50 people, places, events in celebration of Canada’s 150th Your Voice in Ottawa Cathy McLeod, MP As many of you are aware, this Canada Day is our nation’s 150th anniversary since Confederation. To celebrate this momentous occasion, I have decided to shine a light on what makes where we live so great. My goal is to highlight 50 people, 50 places, and 50 events in our community. To date, I’ve had the pleasure of going to so
many wonderful places in our riding. The Gemstone Intergenerational Mother Goose is a place where children, parents, and grandparents come together to interact with songs, rhymes, and stories. The Birken Forest Buddhist Monastery is one of the very few of its kind in North America and it is an enlightening experience for any traveller who visits. In the shimmering ice caves on Bridge Lake, which are known to First Nations as the entrance to the Bear World, explorers can stare deep into ancient rocky chasms where ice crystals shimmer year-round.
In highlighting a few of the special events I’ve attended, the Kamloops Diocesan Catholic Women’s League recently held their 70th annual convention, a group with a tremendous record in community service. And in March, the Kamloops Cowboy Festival celebrated the music and poetry of amazing young talent. During the Vimy Ridge commemoration, people watched the Kamloops Cenotaph clock start to turn for the first time since the 1920s. Many Kamloopsians have already begun celebrating Canada 150. At Zack’s Coffee Teas & Gifts we roasted a special
blend of Canada 150 coffee while at Heather’s Fabric Shelf & Quilt Shop people cheered on our local quilters as they completed their Canada 150 creation. Over the next weeks the expedition continues as I look forward to paddling the Thompson River. More places, more inspiring community leaders, and many joyous events that bring our city together will be highlighted for Canada 150. I look forward to showing the nation and the world our distinctiveness and encourage everyone to join me in commemorating Canada’s sesquicentennial.
Consulting to assess the Ajax application. Like last year, we are hosting a public meeting at 6pm on June 19. SLR will present their analysis at the this meeting and citizens will be able to ask questions of SLR Consulting, if desired. This meeting will be held at the Coast Hotel conference centre. On June 22, council
will have another meeting with SLR so council members can ask questions. Finally, on July 17, in an open council meeting, council will make a decision on whether to support the proposal or not. If you have questions or comments on this or anything else, I’m at 250-320-6532 or asingh@kamloops.ca.
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as well as the sides to catch any soil that may otherwise fall out. This is also an important part of protecting the exterior of the house from the moisture and grime should one choose to use the vertical-style pallet garden. Fill the spaces with good quality potting soil or container mix. Don’t use ordinary garden soil or soil that is designed for planting beds, as it’s too heavy and won’t drain as well. Next add the plants. Don’t be afraid to pack them in. The pallet can be securely mounted up against the house or railing using corner brackets; however, not everyone wants to put screw holes in the outer walls of their home, so best to choose the table-top set up. Thoroughly water the plants and soil. There will be more settling and some soil loss so keep some extra soil on hand and add as necessary. Monitor the garden for a few days adding soil and water as needed as the plants establish and soil continues to settle. Once the roots fill out in a couple weeks, just make sure to keep it watered. Because this garden is above ground, it will dry out more frequently. If done correctly the garden should grow quickly, profusely, be totally weed free and perhaps most importantly, totally free of chemicals. Production of these veggies will last until shortly after a heavy frost.
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The importance of a contract Hair Clips salon Legal Ease By Kerri D. Priddle With today’s hot housing market, you may be buying or selling your home (called a conveyance) and making decisions in a short period of time. Purchasing a home is a huge investment. If you are going to be buying a home, it is important to work with professionals who you trust to be looking out for your best interests, and who are experienced with the various facets of the home buying process. Similarly, your home equity is often your biggest financial investment. When selling your home you may be counting on the use of the sale funds to make plans to buy another property, plan your retirement or make moving arrangements. The contract of purchase and sale is the most important document in the
conveyance process. The conditions contained in the contract protect the parties and set out the process and timeline going forward from negotiation to completion of the conveyance. There are often times where the parties are buying or selling a house privately: without the involvement of a realtor. The value of a real estate agent comes with their experience in drafting the contract of purchase and sale. When the parties attempt to draft the contract without assistance from a realtor, they may not know what conditions are appropriate (called subjects) in the circumstances, how to draft subjects appropriately and may be limiting the rights that they are each entitled to rely on moving forward. If you are going to purchase or sell privately, it will be beneficial to seek legal assistance drafting the contract of purchase and sale. You will typically incur additional legal fees for the time that it takes for the lawyer to draft it on your behalf, but you will need to retain a lawyer
to complete the property transfer in any event. The lawyer would prefer to have the contract protect your interests rather than have the conveyance fall through due to unplanned-for circumstances that could easily have been dealt with ahead of time with properly drafted subjects in the contract. Your lawyer can also assist in crafting reasonable timelines that will ensure that all requirements for completion (including mortgage approval and funding) will be met by the possession date. Also, a lawyer will review title to the property thoroughly and ensure that you receive good and marketable title and that there are no restrictions on your property which you are not aware of, such as restrictions on building or property use. The review of restrictions on title should be done well prior to signing the contract of purchase and sale. After a contract is finalized and subjects are removed, a lawyer will meet with you to sign the conveyance documents (and mortgage documents, if required)
and explain the meaning of each document prior to your signing. Other individuals who should be involved in the home purchase (whether you use a realtor or not) are a home inspector, a financial agent (mortgage broker or banker), an insurance agent and possibly an accountant. If you are buying a strata property, there are many additional factors you will need to consider, as many elements of a strata property result in what is essentially group ownership with your neighbours. The Strata bylaws can be confusing and may impose restrictions or requirements you need to meet associated with your ownership and use and enjoyment of your property. Your lawyer can help you clarify the specific requirements of your strata property and point out any additional responsibilities that may come with the ownership of your new home. A lawyer can help you to understand the wide range of issues that arise with buying or selling your home.
The summer outings Everything Organized Shawn Ferguson
I love to make the most of this time of the year with all the great trails to explore and the beautiful beaches to visit. Some of these adventures are even better experienced by packing up and getting out in the great outdoors. To start any trek, you need to plan ahead as one forgotten item can put a damper on a trip. My old friend, Chris, had heard of this great biking trail that we had to check out, so we decided when and set the plans. We planned to drive up the mountain and make a day of mountain biking.
We started around 8 a.m. and it was about an hour to where I dropped my truck off at the base of the mountain which would be our transportation back up the hill at the end of the day to grab Chris’ truck. I jumped in Chris’ truck and we carried on up the mountain to where we would start our adventure. It was a beautiful morning with the birds singing and the sun shining and we were excited and full of energy to get going so as soon the bikes were off loaded, helmets and back packs thrown on, we were heading down the trails with much vigour. We were only about a half hour into our ride when we came racing down a hill and due to some spring runoff our trail had a wide trench right through it. I tried to stop but ended up having my
front tire slam into the trench. Thankfully no one was hurt. We crossed the trench and carried on down the hill but it wasn’t but a minute later when I realized I had put a hole in my front tire. I proceeded to take my tire apart to see the damage and fix the tire. I had the tire off and tube exposed in a matter of minutes but when I searched my pack I realized my patch kit wasn’t there so I asked Chris for his and soon the look on his face told me that he didn’t have his either. We didn’t want to separate as we didn’t know the area so we turned around and proceeded back the way we had come together. What had taken us a half hour down now took us almost three hours to get back up and what was a beautiful day was now a hot, sweaty, bug infested trudge uphill pushing a bike and is a
trip I will never forget. Now because of my lack of planning on that adventure, I have made lists on my computer so I never have to start from scratch for whatever I plan on doing. I write everything on my list to ensure I haven’t missed anything and then pack the items into the desired storage. In my excursion bag (which never gets unpacked now till the start of the next excursion) I now carry a spare tube and patch kit every time I go out and have found I am safer because I also now carry a medical kit/ survival kit, as I know it’s better to plan for the worst so you can expect the best. Of course, we cannot plan nor prepare for every situation, but planning ahead takes only a few minutes and can make a big difference in the enjoyability and safety of an outing.
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This fun-filled community event kicks off on Saturday, June 17 at 9 a.m. at Riverside Park, in Kamloops. The 2 kilometre walk will start at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome and invited to this family friendly event. You will be able to enjoy a host of activities. Bring your snacks and lunch and enjoy entertainment from “Caught in the Act” throughout the morning. Join together with other families, volunteers, sponsors and teams to make a significant impact on the lives of many local families struggling daily with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Our major sponsor for the ALS Walk this year is HME Mobility & Accessibility & PRIDE Mobility Products Company. Proceeds for the Walk go to the ALS Society of BC to fund research and to provide support for those living with ALS.
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An “agreeable” last stop for Service Submitted by Elma Schemenauer Robert Service was a shy awkward 30-year-old when the Canadian Bank of Commerce transferred him to Kamloops in July 1904. He was sorry to leave Victoria, but found Kamloops “even more agreeable.” In his autobiographical book Ploughman of the Moon, Service describes his time in Kamloops, which he characterizes as “a town in the heart of the cattle country, with a river running alongside.” He and other employees lived in rooms above the bank. At that time the Kamloops branch was located at the southeast corner of Victoria Street and First Avenue, where Brendan Shaw Real Estate now makes its home. A Chinese cook prepared meals for the “bank boys.” Service wasn’t a natural banker. He was too much of a dreamer to concentrate on numbers. He wrote in Ploughman of the Moon, “I knew I was not suited for the job; yet I had no hope in any other direction, and I was intensely grateful for the safety and social standing it offered.” Banking was a welcome change after the years he had spent as a drifter, wandering minstrel, potato-digger, orange-picker, cowboy, and “cow-juice jerker.” Service was pleased with the bank’s undemanding schedule. It gave him lots of time to ride his pony over the area’s “rolling ridges, or into spectral gulches that rose to ghostlier mountains...like the scenery of Mexico.” He reports “meeting Indians, superb horsemen” and “making friends among the cattle ranchers. They gave dances in their lonely homes, and we (Service and pals) would ride back in the early hours of the morning.” Service also played polo in Kamloops, though he wasn’t good at it. He says he
“never could hit the ball with certainty.” What was he good at? Poetry-writing had tugged at his soul during his years of poverty and wandering. However, he hadn’t developed his poetic gifts to a great extent. As it turned out, Kamloops was the last stop on Service’s road to literary fame. In the fall of 1904, the Canadian Bank of Commerce announced it was transferring him to Whitehorse in the Yukon. When other bank employees heard the news, they envied him. They had heard exciting stories about the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896-1899. The rush was over, but the thrill and romance lingered. Service was sorry to leave Kamloops. He wrote that “life there had been delightful.” Yet he felt a sense of destiny leading him on. He travelled to the Yukon with “an idea that a new and wonderful chapter in my life was about to begin.” It did. In the Yukon, Robert W. Service’s gift for poetry blossomed like wildflowers in the brief Arctic summer. One of his best known ballads is “The Cremation of Sam McGee.” It begins: There are strange things done in the midnight sun By the men who moil for gold; The Arctic trails have their secret tales That would make your blood run cold. This grisly but entertaining ballad was inspired by a true event. Both the event and the writing of “The Cremation of Sam McGee” are described in my new book YesterCanada: Historical Tales of Mystery and Adventure. For more info about the book, which presents 30 historical tales spanning Canada and the years from the 1200s to the 1900s, please see elmams.wixsite.com/elma.
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Fence maintenance time of year Home Maintenance Tips Lyle Killough, Homewell Services Co. This is the fence maintenance time of the year. After a winter of not really looking at the yard, maybe you’ve noticed that the fence looks a little shabby next
to the fresh new leaves, flowers and grass in the yard. It might be that the fence’s finish is peeling or faded, or that there are broken, missing or rotten boards, or perhaps the whole thing is wobbling and saggy. Most of the time the structural problems with the fence boards and posts are easy to diagnose. Repairing these problems is not usually technically difficult, although hammers, saws and shovels are often required, and the work can be strenuous.
The really tough fence maintenance challenge is refinishing a fence. If a fence has been painted in the past, it will usually let you know that it is past time to re-paint by peeling. Before you re-paint you will have to remove all of the loose old paint, and this can be a mountain of tedious work. There are scrapers, sanders, wire brushes, but regardless of whether or not they are powered by electricity or muscle alone, this is hard work. Chemical strippers are available, but proper
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paint so it stays stuck better. As it ages, it will often just fade, and if you really want the white picket fence look, don’t worry; stain can be bought as a transparent, semi-transparent or solid finish in any colour including white. A picket fence finished with a solid white stain looks just like a painted one. If you decide a pressure washer will help you with your fence refinishing, be careful as these powerful tools can do considerable damage. Cedar is often used for fences due to its
natural rot resistance, but it is a very soft wood and an inexperienced pressure washer operator may leave an interesting and very visible pattern of zig-zags and zebra stripes etched into the wood. While there is no question that the right tools, materials and experience will make the process of refinishing a fence a bit easier, I believe that the best way is to use Tom Sawyer’s method: get someone else to do it for you.
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Seniors Community Centre June update Submitted by Seiko Ouchi Here we are already looking at June. Time to salute all the dads, grandads, uncles and simply put, all the men in our lives. Thanks to the wonderful volunteers, along with Interior Community Service volunteers, we are beginning to see lots of colour in our gardens. SCC is bustling with activities and we encourage you to check out our calendar and pop down to partake in some fun and socializing.
Many of the activities will be finishing the end of June for the summer break and resuming along with new ones in September. June 22 will see us celebrating the May and June birthdays. If you are a member and your birthday falls within those months please come and celebrate your free birthday dinner. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a full roast beef dinner with all the trimmings (including Yorkies) for only $13. Please call ahead and make reservations for this wonderful dinner by
calling 250-372-5110. Our Ladies Auxiliary continues to work tirelessly in the gift shop. Drop by anytime Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to find that little gem you are seeking. At this time we would like to convey a huge thank you to all our volunteers and friends who so generously support our wonderful centre. We love seeing you and meeting new people. Until next time, enjoy the beautiful weather and don’t hesitate to take a stroll down and see what is happening at
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The Face Across the Table Story by Rita Joan Dozlaw The first time I saw Jake, his dark eyes and quirky smile drew me in. My friend Judy and I were visiting in her kitchen, and I wondered what Jake was doing there. He was leaning into the back bench of the nook listening to our conversation. I wasn’t used to a fellow like him hanging around and I was tongue tied. “You don’t drink coffee, Jake. Scram. This is girl time.” Judy dismissed him quite bluntly so we could sit at the nook. He sauntered away and crashed for a power nap on her couch. “Tell me about Jake,” I said, not wanting to sound too interested. “He is only staying here temporarily till I can find the right place for him to live. He’s intelligent but shy. I’ve seen him change his mind about people and become quite impulsive. Oh, and he’s a picky eater. You can take him home any time,” she joked. “Seriously, he’s getting on my nerves. I don’t mind him lazing around. We all have a lazy streak. Trouble is, when he’s feeling his oats, he won’t leave me alone.” Exasperated, Judy said, “He gets playful you might say, and I’m rarely in the mood for that! Well, too old might be a better way of putting it!” Later, I looked in on Jake to say goodbye. Bye bye big guy, my doting heart whispered. I imagined giving him a hug! Although I had tried to hide it, I knew my friend picked up on the connection I was feeling with Jake because she had winked when she joshed about me taking him home. After the visit, I strolled in the park next door to Judy’s place. To rest, I headed for the empty picnic table. A vendor sold me a foot-long hot dog, and out of nowhere Jake approached. As though he had known me forever, he greeted me with his crooked smile and sat across the table from me. I took my plastic knife and cut through the hot dog. “This is making you hungry isn’t it? Here’s half for you and half for me. Help yourself.” Jake just stared at his portion. Judy was right. He was finicky. Someone once said that staring is like giving a hug with your eyes. Well, Jake wouldn’t stop staring, and I didn’t know what to think about that. If he really was hugging me, I could do with one however subtle! Shuffling a bit on the bench, he waited for me to finish wolfing down my hot dog rather than engage me in conversation when my mouth was full. Breaking the silence, some kids squealed and Jake peered over his shoulder. Judy said he was impulsive so I expected him to jump up and play catch with the kids, but he didn’t. He just sat silently. Judy mentioned that he knew when to speak and when to hold his tongue, but this silent treatment was making me a bit uncomfortable. A familiar voice called out behind Jake, and he moved over on the bench as though he was ready to either get up and leave or invite the woman to sit down beside him. Losing Jake’s intense gaze, See "Face" page 19
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Waking up in Alaska
The Insight Story Wendy Weseen
Some people seem to nearly always know what they are supposed to do in life, especially when thinking about the years they have left to live. They go with the flow, accept what unfolds for them even the tough stuff, and have faith it was all meant to be. I’m not one of them; I was made to agonize. The thing is I’ve had some health issues recently and those always generate fear and anxiety and a huge awareness of my mortality. As we work our way through, not knowing what’s going on with our bodies – new aches, blood work out of whack – and this morning
when I levered myself off the bed with my elbow to look out the window, my shoulder snapped. Actually snapped; I heard it. I just arrived back from an Alaskan cruise that had been on my bucket list for quite a while. But it wasn’t what I expected. I needed solitude and renewal. I’d been involved in the election campaign and April had been Earth month so I had engaged in a flurry of activities to contribute to its survival. I should probably have been in the wilderness conversing with the more-than-human-world. But as John Lennon is famous for saying, life is
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what happens when we’re making other plans. It took me three days to figure out I wasn’t getting what I needed or expected from the trip. Quiet spaces were in short supply and I could not settle. Somehow, I was not quite in the mood. Where was the usual wisdom that sometimes comes from an unsatisfactory experience? Then suddenly, I found it on day three in a lounge called the Fyzz. There was music – fire and ice music, Motown soul music, Blue Moon swing music, peace train music, and music from the 60s, the time of my coming-
of-age. I marvelled at the creativity of the human spirit, all the songs that had been composed in my lifetime alone and that became lodged in my heart as I had passed through it. A musical repertoire recording my life – “It’s My Party and I’ll Cry if I Want to,” “All You Need is Love,” “Monday, Monday,” “What’s Love Got to do With it?” And then to “Sugar, We’re Going Down.” I learned long ago to find joy in the middle of angst by being present in every moment of life I could. I was forgetting – forgetting to be just there. Worrying about
North Shore Community Centre Update Submitted by Jo-Ann Eisenberger Some of our community events and activities are winding up for the summer break, so we hope you will come and enjoy the fellowship before you spread your wings for the summer! We will be hosting our regular community dinner on Sunday, June 11 with the menu by Jill’s Catering. Cost for the Roast Beef dinner is only $15 and includes
dessert with coffee or tea. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, June 9 and are available at the North Shore Community Centre front desk at 730 Cottonwood Ave. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 draw and musical entertainment by Linda Fenrich. We are still offering Foreverfeet Footcare on Wednesdays, please call Suzanne at 250554-4500 to book your appointment and have those feet ready for the
upcoming sandal season. The carpet bowling will continue all summer and provides a cool way to enjoy some exercise during the heat of the summer months. Please stop by the North Shore Community Centre on Saturday, June 3 at 10:30 a.m. and join Laurie for a free Zumba class to celebrate National Fitness Day. Seniors’ Chair massage by Revive happens on Wednesday, June 7 and June 21. You can book an
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my faltering health, I was queasy on a giant rocking boat plowing its way through waves of white capped water beside thousands of people seeking pleasure and happiness. So what’s this column about? Well to tell you the truth I’m not exactly sure except that I’m convinced one of the jobs of the last stage of life is learning to be like a pink lotus in the middle of muddy water by living in the present moment and finding a way through the fears and sadness of being human. Every day we wake up, faithfully breath in and out and somehow try to turn our lives into song.
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Plan for the expected — but prepare for the unexpected
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extent, your savings and investment strategies. Your expenses — Once you’ve established a vision for your retirement lifestyle, you can begin to estimate the expenses you expect to incur during your retirement years. Your income — You will likely receive income from a variety of sources: government benefits, pension, parttime employment and your investments, such as your Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), locked-in plans*, company retirement plan, Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and any investment accounts you may have. You’ll need to estimate about how much income all these sources could provide. Your withdrawal rate — If your investments are going to provide a significant part of your retirement income, you need to carefully manage annual withdrawals from your portfolio. Your withdrawal rate plays the biggest role
in determining the sustainability of your spending strategy. In other words, it is key in helping to ensure your portfolio provides for your needs as long as you need it. Your portfolio reliance rate — Secondary to your portfolio withdrawal rate, the portfolio reliance rate indicates how much you rely on your portfolio to provide income. For instance, if you will need $50,000 per year in retirement, and $30,000 will come from your portfolio, your reliance rate will be 60 per cent ($30,000 divided by $50,000). Your reliance rate will help determine how sensitive your strategy might be to outside events, such as market fluctuations. While you need to be familiar with these expected elements of your retirement, you also must be prepared for the unexpected aspects, such as these: Living longer than you expect — How long
you can expect to live is somewhat of a mystery. If you were to live longer than you anticipated, would you be financially prepared? To help make sure your money lasts throughout your lifetime, you may need to consider investments that can provide you with a lifetime income stream. And your longevity will obviously also affect your annual portfolio withdrawal rate. Inflation — At an average inflation rate of 3 per cent, your cost of living will double in about 24 years. That’s why, even in retirement, you will need some growthoriented investments such as quality stocks to ensure you can maintain your desired retirement lifestyle. But if the unexpected happens, and inflation takes off at a much higher than average level, you may need to consider a greater amount of investments that offer the potential for rising income. Market declines — It is critical to prepare
for unexpected market declines, as this can affect the health of your portfolio and can also affect your ongoing withdrawal rate. It is important to either budget for this by being more flexible with spending (and possibly withdrawing less) or consider insuring against this risk by using an immediate life annuity to provide you with a guaranteed income stream. By positioning your investment portfolio for both the expected and the unexpected, you can go a long way toward enjoying the retirement lifestyle you seek. So plan ahead — and make the necessary adjustments as time goes by. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Advisor. Edward Jones – Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund *Life Income Fund (LIF), Locked-in Retirement Income Fund (LRIF), Prescribed RIF (PRIF).
Family Law Act Protection Order The following is part of a series of informational articles aimed at increasing public awareness about the services provided by the Kamloops Victim Services Unit. The Unit offers a variety of information and services, at no cost, to any victim or witness of crime or trauma. All Unit members have received specialized, comprehensive training in victims’ issues, the criminal justice system and crisis intervention techniques. The Unit is located at the main RCMP Detachment, 560 Battle Street. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be accessed by calling 250-828-3223. Restraining Order is the term that most people think of when
feeling threatened or worried about their safety. In March 2013, the Family Law Act Protection Order (FLA) was enacted and replaces Restraining Orders. The FLA is designed to protect individuals from family violence including physical, sexual and emotional abuse, stalking behaviour and property damage. Orders may be issued against a partner, a child’s parent or guardian, a relative who lives with you, your partner or your child. FLA orders are issued through application to the Court. It is free of charge to make an application in Provincial Court however, there is a fee to make an application in Supreme Court. A lawyer is not required for a Provincial Court application. Both parties will be ordered to
appear in court and be given an opportunity to speak to the judge about why an order should or should not be issued. The judge will make a decision on the facts presented and situational circumstances. If you are concerned about your safety, an urgent application for an order without notice can be made. In this case, the judge will hear the applicant’s version of events and make a decision based on the information that is presented. If a FLA order is granted, the applicant must arrange to serve the named party with a copy of the order. This can be done through a process server, bailiff, family member or friend. The served party has the right to ask the court to set aside or change the terms of the order.
The FLA can order the named party to have no direct or indirect contact with the persons named in the order; to stay away from the person(s) residence, workplace or school and to prohibit the carrying of weapons. The FLA order is valid for a period of one year and supersedes all family orders. It is enforceable by police and a breach of conditions may result in a criminal charge. It is a good idea to carry a copy of the FLA order with you at all times. This is general information about the Family Law Act Protection Order and should not be used as legal advice. More information is available on line at www. Familylaw.lss.bc.ca.
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Managing your cholesterol Natural Health Cathy Lidster, B.Sc, GCFP, ACNRT Three hundred and fifty-five million prescriptions for statin drugs were written world wide last year for lowering serum cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart disease. However, heart disease remains the number one killer after decades of statin use. There is no doubt that statin drugs do lower cholesterol but what if cholesterol is not the risk factor of heart disease we have been taught to fear? Here are some facts you should know about cholesterol: Cholesterol is the key molecule that allows us to have mobility and a nervous system. Without it we would cease to move and we would die. Cholesterol is absolutely essential to the cell membranes of all of our cells. The brain desperately needs cholesterol to function. Cholesterol helps you build vitamin D3 and vital hormones. The liver produces 75 per cent of our body’s cholesterol. So even if we ate no cholesterol we would still have it, thankfully. Diet contributes the other 25 per cent of our total cholesterol. How did cholesterol become demonized? In the early 1900s a German researcher found plaques in the arteries of corpses and theorized that cholesterol was the cause. Over the 20th century, the theory snowballed, gathering momentum from flawed studies and statistics until we had the big dietary cholesterol scare and resultant low fat diet in the 80s. It is time we laid the myth to rest. Here is what we now know about arterial plaque: We have been taught that low density lipo proteins (LDLs) are “bad cholesterol.” LDLs
are particles whose job is to carry non-watersoluble vital nutrients such as fats, cholesterol, vitamin D and antioxidants through the blood stream. When these particles do not have enough cholesterol, they become vulnerable to oxidation (free radicals and aging of the cell). And, when there is too much sugar (especially fructose) circulating in the blood (as with diabetics and/ or the typical processed carbohydrate diet) these LDL transport molecules become slowed and burdened by attached sugars and therefore stick around longer in the blood stream. This is how your serum LDL level goes up — so the real culprit is SUGAR in the blood stream. This begs the questions why are we still taking statins to reduce our cholesterol and are we causing unnecessary damage in doing so? Here are the known side effects of statin therapy: muscle aches and pains from weakness and cramping to
serious degeneration, anemia, nerve damage to the hands and feet, liver damage, sexual dysfunction, acidosis, Co Enzyme Q10 depletion (may cause heart failure),
memory loss, suppressed immune function, Type 2 diabetes, cataracts, and increased cancer risk. These are serious signs of growing old very uncomfortably. What if instead of taking a statin you could optimize your cholesterol levels and use diet and exercise as a way of reducing your risk of heart disease? Here are some suggestions: 1. Eliminate processed, packaged foods, grains and sugars, especially fructose from your diet. 2. Include heart-healthy foods in your diet, such as olive oil, coconut and coconut oil, organic raw dairy products and eggs, avocados, raw nuts and
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seeds, and organic grassfed meats. 3. Avoid smoking or drinking alcohol excessively. 4. Be sure to get plenty of good, restorative sleep. 5. Stand up. Sit less. Move more. If you are taking a statin now and especially if you are experiencing side effects, please talk to your pharmacist and/or doctor about alternatives. Cathy Lidster, B.Sc,GCFP, ACNRT is a health educator and practitioner and teacher of “What Else Is Possible?” For more information about the history of cholesterol and statins read The Cholesterol Myths - Uffe Ravnskov and The Great Cholesterol Lie, Dr. Dwight Lundell.
Computer Problems I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Josh, the 11-year-old next door. Josh clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. As he was walking away, I called after him, “So, what was wrong?” He replied, “It was an ID ten T error.” I didn’t want to appear stupid, but nonetheless inquired, “What’s that? In case I need to fix it again.” Josh grinned, “Haven’t you ever heard of an ID ten T error before?” “No”, I replied. “Write it down,” he said, “and I think you’ll figure it out.” So I wrote down: I D 1 0 T. I used to like that little boy...
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Calendar of Events June 2017 Bruce Dunn retires June 1 to 30, celebrating “Commitment” at the Old Courthouse Gallery and Gift Shop, 7 West Seymour St. Fine art and craft by local artists, paintings in watercolour, acrylics, pen and ink and pastel, fused and stained art glass, silver, copper and redux jewelery, pine needle baskets, textile, weaving, pottery, sculpture, First Nations art and more. Unique, affordable, perfect for gift giving. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free parking, handicap accessible. Visit: kamloopscourthousegallery.ca Family Caregiver Workshop: Friday, June 2 from 9-5 p.m. A full day workshops for family members who are caring for a person with dementia. Learn about Dementia, practical coping strategies, and early planning. The Transition to & Life in Residential: Tues., June 13 from 1-5 p.m. Family caregivers will gain information on: Decisionmaking and strategies for easing the transition of a family member to a residential care facility, the role of the health authority and case managers, assessing longterm care facilities for placement and working effectively with a care team and enhancing your visits. Your Voice Matters: Advocacy Tips for Family Caregivers: Thurs., June 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. When we need support, it helps if we have an understanding of how to speak up and ask for what we need in the most effective way. Participants will learn how to become more successful advocates for themselves and the person they are caring for, with particular focus on residential care advocacy. Dementia Dialogues: Wed, June 28 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dementia Dialogues are interactive learning opportunities for family caregivers
to connect with one another and increase their knowledge about dementia and caregiving skills. Learn about a different caregiving topic followed by a guided discussion. Learn how to adapt activities and overcome some of the challenges with involvement in activities. Share experiences with others. All workshops take place at the Alzheimer Resource Centre; 405 - 235 1st Ave. Please pre-register by calling 250-377-8200 or email: info. kamloops@alzheimerbc.org. Gardens tour June 7 @ TRU Horticulture Gardens 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more about TRU’s Horticulture Gardens during a TRU Friends of the Gardens tour. Strawberry Tea, St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St., Friday, June 9, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $5.00. Mayfair Seniors complex at 755 Mayfair St. is having a Stawberry Tea, June 17 from 1-3 p.m. Rose and Flower Show, the Kamloops Garden Club is having it’s annual Rose and Flower Show on Saturday, June 17 at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. (Riverside Park) from 2-4 p.m. You’ll be treated to beautiful displays of roses and flowers. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and goodies. Admission is by donation. If you would like to exhibit your flowers, call Judy at 250-374-1111. National Aboriginal Day, June 21, 1-10:30 p.m., all day events, traditional canoe launch, fireworks. Quaaout Lodge, 1663 Little Shuswap Lake Rd., Chase, B.C. Ph: 250-679-3090. Sons of the Pioneers, the ultimate in “Cowboy Music” appear in concert, Wednesday, June 28, 7 p.m. at Kamloops Calvary Community Church. Tickets available at Kamloops Live Box Office.
Bruce Dunn The Kamloops Symphony’s 40th anniversary season ended on Saturday, May 13, 2017 and with it came the end of an era. The performance was the last in Bruce Dunn’s remarkable 27 year tenure as Music Director and Conductor of the orchestra. Under Bruce’s leadership, the Kamloops Symphony achieved spectacular artistic growth, evolving from a predominantly amateur orchestra to become the only professional music organization in our region and one of only a handful of professional orchestras in the interior of the province. Bruce was honoured for his dedication and commitment to live orchestral music, music education and the arts in our community with a new title: Music Director Emeritus. The Kamloops Symphony Society
has also created an endowment fund in his name with an initial donation of $25,000 plus individual donations from the Board of Directors and others. Donations to the Bruce Dunn Legacy Fund will be invested in perpetuity by the BC Interior Community Foundation, returning only the income earned each year to the Kamloops Symphony Society. With available matching grants from the Department of Canadian Heritage, the fund is expected to grow quickly. Anyone wishing to make a donation can contact the Kamloops Symphony Society or donate online using the Donate Now button on the website kamloopssymphony.com. Kamloops Symphony Executive Director, Kathy Humphreys, in presenting Bruce to the audience, said, “Bruce has been a wonderful friend and colleague for the past 27 years, and that won’t end with his retirement. He will remain a resident of Kamloops, an arts supporter, and a well-known public figure.” A thunderous standing ovation from audience and orchestra alike demonstrated the respect with which he is regarded. By honouring him in this way, the Society will ensure that Bruce Dunn’s contributions to his community will be remembered - forever. Bruce’s retirement leaves big shoes to fill. Happily, each of the four candidates who guest conducted the symphony this season have done an excellent job. The hiring committee is expecting to have a final decision and make the announcement soon.
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Legion 52 celebrates 90th anniversary this June By Moneca Jantzen This month, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 Kamloops is marking a significant milestone, namely its 90th anniversary alongside the nationally recognized Legion Week set to take place from June 23 to July 1. In an effort to honour this occasion, the local chapter has a multitude of events planned which include a pancake breakfast, a veteran’s luncheon, an open house and a gala dinner and dance. They will also mark the occasion permanently with a memorial at the Battle Street cenotaph by planting an oak tree. The local branch of the legion currently boasts about 400 members; a membership that is made up of servicemen of all stripes, be they Army, Navy, Airforce, RCMP or reservists, as well as affiliate members — Friends of the Legion — those that have not served but support the organization. According to the local website: Kamloops Branch 52 obtained
its Charter on May 27, 1927. The first Branch was located on Lorne Street before moving to 425 Lansdowne Street in 1930. At that time the building was owned by the Legion. In 1979 the Branch moved to the 1200 block of Victoria Street in an effort to find larger quarters. In 2002, as fortunes changed, the Branch returned to its former location at 425 Lansdowne Street, although now the Legion rents the premises from the United Steel Workers Union, Local 40, who have their offices upstairs. In those 90 years, the Legion has supported many causes and continues to do so to this day. Not only do they support their veteran members when needed, the Legion gives tens of thousands of dollars annually to various community groups including youth sports teams attending international competitions, the local hospice, RIH, and other
On June 6, 1944 Canadian Forces played a large part in the invasion of Normandy, turning the tide of the Second World War and contributing to an Allied victory. We gratefully acknowledge the sacrifice of those Veterans who gave their lives, and those still living. We thank you for the freedoms we enjoy today.
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youth organizations including the various cadet groups. Not unlike other service clubs, proceeds from weekly meat draws and other fundraising activities represent an enormous contribution to our local community. An Open House will take place on June 24 and 25 and the Legion will be open to the public. This family-friendly event will offer snacks and displays and will provide an opportunity to find out more about the Legion, whether one is a prospective member or a curious member of the public. Everyone is welcome. Part of the anniversary celebrations will include a nod to cadets and their families on June 25 with a pancake breakfast from 10 a.m. till noon. The Legion is a huge supporter of the cadet programs and often assists with the costs involved with travel, equipment and uniforms. On June 27 it will be the Veterans’ turn to be honoured with a special
Veteran’s Luncheon. This will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to any and all vets, reservists, as well as retired or active RCMP. It is not necessary to be a member. Lunch will feature soup, sandwiches and dessert as well as a presentation of distinguished service awards. A handmade quilt will be awarded to one of our more senior veterans. If interested in attending please RSVP by June 25 by calling 250374-1742. The grand finale for the week will happen on June 30 with a Gala Dinner and Dance. This semi-formal occasion is open to the public and invited guests. Tickets will be available at the local branch by June 10. Please call 250-3741742 to reserve tickets or for more information. Besides the dinner there will be recognition awards and a dance with a live band to follow. Come out and help celebrate this important milestone and visit the website at kamloopslegion.com for more information.
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June Rustling grasses on hilltops, babies on wings and bundled in slings, a mother’s love searches for a place to belong Nests and caves, all soft beds for the next ones I heard Sandhill cranes in early Spring, so high overhead, calling, soaring They are home now loving the shallow pools and freedom We are not so different, together, forever, holding the future in our hands Bitterroot
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By Marilyn Brown
Unsettling Canada: A National Wake-Up Call
Arthur Manuel writes about his experiences in leading Indigenous peoples in Canada toward independence and respect in a system steeped in colonial restrictions. His own father, Grand Chief George Manuel of the Neskonlith band, was influential in an earlier generation’s struggle for autonomy by First Nations people. His son, Arthur, was born and raised in Neskonlith, near the town of Chase, and took on the responsibilities of band chief from 1995 to 2003. In present times younger generations of the Manuel family are active promoting Indigenous rights. In this book, coauthored with Grand Chief Ronald Derrickson of the Westbank community, Arthur Manuel presents a troubling history of
By Arthur Manuel and Grand Chief Ronald M. Derrickson Foreword by Naomi Klein Published by Between the Lines, 2015; non-fiction, 266 pages Available through book stores and the TNRD library system the better. Canada’s treatment of The strength of this First Nations people, book is the remarkable rejecting what he calls story of Manuel’s own life the “legal fig leaf” of the of activism. He touches doctrine of discovery on some of the incidents which, for example, that made the news at the allowed Europeans to time: the Idle No More claim the lands within movement in the fall of a watershed “simply by sailing past the mouth of a 2012, the protest camp in the early 2000s at river.” His people believe Sun Peaks in the alpine the Creator gave them area the Neskonlith the land, which they have call Skwelkwek’welt, cherished for thousands the Gustafsen Lake of years. The sense that (Ts’peten) incident in the land itself is under 1995, opposition to logging attack from relentless in Clayoquot Sound in exploitation accelerates the 1980s, and so on. He their need for affirmation reveals the comradeship of their right to not only of like-minded people, be consulted but to give naming names and or withhold consent to sequencing events, and development, and to have simultaneously recounts economic rewards for the disappointments in sustainable projects. The those non-Indigenous and poverty, ill-health, and Indigenous individuals despair in First Nations who oppose the goal communities could be of First Nations rights dramatically altered for
over unceded lands. The hope seems to be that the federal government elected last year may work more constructively with First Nations issues. Whether or not that is correct, Arthur Manuel and First Nations people are continuing to walk the path against assimilation and extinguishment of their rights by working in international arenas, resisting global trade agreements such as NAFTA and the WTO when they are not in their best interests, collaborating with the world-wide Indigenous movement, and by engaging with the United Nations. Unsettling Canada: A National Wake-Up Call is an emphatic expression of sovereignty by a speaker who does not mince words. The pattern of Canada denying the rights of First Nations people, over and over, results in the hard views expressed in this book. Manuel states “there is no downside” in the quest for justice for First Nations people. As National Aboriginal Day approaches on June 21 this book may deepen Canada’s understanding of and appreciation for the resolve of First Nations people.
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“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” ~ Henry Miller
Happy Father’s Day! June 18, 2017
Canadian winter can be a drag — because it can drag on so darn long. A quick sun-fun getaway can be just the ticket and Mexico offers tempting deals. So with Jack Frost still nipping relentlessly, we booked an “easy button” all-inclusive vacation to Puerto Vallarta. We chose a mid-range resort in the Hotel Zone to serve as home base. For adventurous, budget-minded types, I wouldn’t recommend splurging on upscale resorts. If you don’t mind “a little” noise and love action, then accommodation in the heart of Puerto Vallarta might be your bag. I relish in relaxing mornings, long walks and ocean swims offered by the tranquil stretch of beach away from the crowds. And popping into town is quick and affordable. Cabs are always waiting and local buses run frequently, charging only 7.5 pesos (or 50 cents). Puerto Vallarta is divided into zones — Marina, Hotel, Romantic (or Old Town) and Nuevo Vallarta. Old town offers a vibrant night life (which is gay friendly) with an excellent variety of restaurants and pubs, often with live music. For the biggest fiesta in town, head to the infamous “Andales” to party and dance the night away. There are also art galleries, boutique shops
and markets galore. It’s great fun bartering for the colourful Mexican textiles, clothing, jewelry and crafts. Adrenaline junkies have plenty of options with water sports, zip lines and ATVing. The iconic beach promenade, “El Malecon,” is lined with captivating contemporary sculptures, engaging buskers and awesome spots to grab a margarita and nachos to watch the epic sunsets. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is a prominent attraction and good focal point of orientation. Lush parks and ice cream stands are always nearby to take a break from the heat and humidity. I would suggest taking a day trip to one of several quaint seaside villages. We caught a local bus to San Poncho. Just a couple hours away, this laid back eco community offers a whole different vibe with wild, wind swept beaches and tasty local food and drink. San Poncho, which borders the jungle, is also well regarded for it’s gorgeous flora and fauna. My travel pal and I ended our vacation on a rather horrendous, yet hilarious note. Soaking in our final days, we were browsing through the shops, when my compadre looked at me with wildeyed urgency. “I don’t feel so good,” she grumbled. She found a bench just as the first
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Father's Day TRibute The Connector invited several prominent Kamloopsians to submit tributes to their fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers or other father figures. The intrepid sports editor, Gregg Drinnan, was our sole respondent and here’s his tribute to his father Art Drinnan: Dad was born, raised and lived in northern Manitoba and loved nothing more than being at his ‘shack’ on Vandekerckhove Lake, located 35 miles north of Lynn Lake. Don’t dare call it a cabin — it was a oneroom shack with two sets of bunk beds, a wood stove and a table with a couple of chairs. Dad loved to take The photo shows Art Drinnan roasting hot people fishing, although he oftentimes wouldn’t fish. dogs with his grandson, Todd Drinnan, at He cooked . . . oh, could he cook! We would catch the pickerel (walleye) and he would cook them in heavy, Vandekerckhove Lake in July 1984. old cast-iron frying pans. He loved the solitude. In
retirement, he lived in Brandon, and I can remember him sitting on a bench in the Brandon Shoppers’ Mall, cigarette fired up and puffing away. “Sheesh,” he would say, “I wonder where all the people are going.” Two days of the year were really special to him — Mother’s Day and Christmas Day. Mother’s Day signalled the start of summer to him after what no doubt had been a long, cold winter. That meant that no matter the weather, we had the first picnic of the year on Mother’s Day. A few families would pile into vehicles and head north towards Vandekerckhove Lake. A suitable spot would be found and we would have that picnic; yes, it sometimes was held in close proximity with snow banks. Winter had been brought to its knees one more time.
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Continued from page 8 I wondered, “Is Judy my competition?” It comforted me to decide that he simply knew her better, that’s all it was. As she came closer, Jake looked a bit awkward and barely acknowledged her. Maybe I am his type, I thought. Suddenly, in my peripheral vision, it looked like a bird flew down onto the picnic table. I turned to see that it was a ball and as it bounced so did Jake. With a mighty swoosh he grabbed it and leapt off the bench. Judy hollered, “Don’t let him get away! Hey, if you can catch him you can have him.” She reached into her pocket and handed me something odd as we got up to chase Jake. “Entice him with this. He only
eats on command. Call him to come get a treat!” “Come, get a treat,” I hollered as I held up the large milk bone. When the year-old Airedale got close enough, I caught him in my arms, gave him the biscuit and the big hug I’d been hankering for. With my friend’s blessing, I took Jake home with me. He is the lump at the foot of my bed. He’s the quiet presence on the couch, and he is the face across the table, of course. What more could I want?
Passchendaele Road, Sorrento, B.C. Phone: 250-675-5358
President: Ralph Lutes 250-675-5485 Hall Bookings: H. Skulmoski 250-675-2126
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Face across the table
Sorrento Drop-In Society
Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1
Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550 Office Hours: 9 am - 3 pm
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Seniors’ Week 10 am - 4 pm Piccadilly Mall
Doors open 4 pm Bingo Begins 6 pm
Seniors’ Resource Centre - Salmon Arm SUNDAY
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Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm
Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm
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Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm
Painting Group 6 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Seniors’ Week 10 am - 4 pm Piccadilly Mall
Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm
Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm
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Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm
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MONDAY
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Quilting 10 am - 3 pm
Seniors Week @ Seniors Week @ Piccadilly Mall Piccadilly Mall 4
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Monday Morning Market 11
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Monday Morning Market
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Lunch w/Friends
Foot Care 13 Monday 12 Morning Market (by appt. only) Caregiver Support Group Lunch w/Friends 10 am
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Foot Care (by appt. only)
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Foot Care (by appt. only)
Lunch w/Friends
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MONDAY
Foot Care (by appt. only)
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5 Table Tennis 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm Ukulele 6:30 pm
11 Pancake Breakfast 8 - 11:30 am
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6 Weightwatchers 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am Ladies Pool 12 noon Advanced Line Dancing 1 pm Darts 1 pm Weightwatchers 5:30 pm 13
14 Table Tennis 8:30 am Canasta 9:30 am
19 20 Table Tennis 8:30 am Weightwatchers 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Scrabble 9:30 am Crib 1:30 pm Ladies Pool 12 noon Ukulele 6:30 pm Darts 1 pm Summer Hours Office Open 10-2 pm Weightwatchers 5:30 pm
Table Tennis 8:30 am Canasta 9:30 am
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Weightwatchers 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am Ladies Pool 12 noon Darts 1 pm Weightwatchers 5:30 pm
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Church Group 9 am 25 Church Group 9 am Church Group 9 am
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AA Discussion Group 8 pm
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AA Discussion Group 8 pm
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13 Wheels to Meals 12 pm Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm
14 Carving 9 am Pool 6 pm
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AA Discussion Group 8 pm
Carving 9 am Pool 6 pm
Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm 27 Wheels to Meals 12 pm Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm
28 Carving 9 am Pool 6 pm
Revelstoke Seniors 1
8 Keep Fit 10:45 am Table Tennis 2pm Social Bridge 1 pm Crib 7 pm
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Keep Fit 10:45 am Social Bridge 1 pm Crib 7 pm Vintage Car 7 pm
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Keep Fit 10:45 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2pm Crib 7 pm
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Keep Fit 10:45 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2pm Crib 7 pm
FRIDAY Sing-a-long 9:45 am Whist 10 am Canasta 10 am Birthday Lunch Bridge 1 pm Dance Class 6 pm
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Sing-a-long 9:45 am Whist 10 am Canasta 10 am Bridge 1 pm
Genealogy Workshop 1 - 4 pm
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Bingo 1 pm Bridge 7 pm Darts 7 pm
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Quilting 10 am - 3 pm 15
Quilting 10 am - 3 pm 22
Quilting 10 am - 3 pm 29
Quilting 10 am - 3 pm
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Older Age Exercise 8 am
Older Age Exercise 8 am
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Phone: 250-837-9456 www.revelstokeseniors.ca
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5thaveseniors.org
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Table Tennis 8:30 am Weightwatchers 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am Board Meeting 9:30 am Ladies Pool 12 noon Keep Fit 10:45 am Darts 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm Weightwatchers 5:30 pm
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Day Away
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Table Tennis 8:30 am Canasta 9:30 am
Church Group 9 am
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5 6 Rock Club Pool 1 pm 7 pm Crib 1:30 pm AA Discussion Rock Club 7 pm Group 8 pm
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Keep Fit 10:45 am Table Tennis 2pm Social Bridge 1 pm Crib 7 pm
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Day Away
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Foot Care (by appt. only)
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OFFICE HOURS MON-FRI 9-4 RAINBOW CAFE OPENS 11:30-1:00
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Carpet Bowling1 2 9 am Coffee Drop In Senior Exercise 9:30 am 10 am Crib 1 pm Dance Club 7 pm
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Carpet Bowling8 9 9 am Coffee Drop In Senior Exercise 9:30 am 10 am Crib 1 pm Dance Club 7 pm
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Sing-a-long 9:45 am 16 Whist 10 am Canasta 10 am Bridge 1 pm LAST DAY FOR LUNCHES KITCHEN CLOSED RE-OPENS SEPT 5
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12 13 14 Bingo 1 pm Billiards 9 am Carpet Bowling Bridge 7 pm Senior Exercise 9 am Darts 7 pm 10 am
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Father’s Day18
19 20 21 Bingo 1 pm Billiards 9 am Carpet Bowling Bridge 7 pm Senior Exercise 9 am Darts 7 pm 10 am
Carpet Bowling 22 23 9 am Coffee Drop In Senior Exercise 9:30 am 10 am Crib 1 pm Dance Club 7 pm
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26 27 28 Bingo 1 pm Billiards 9 am Carpet Bowling Senior Exercise Bridge 7 pm 9 am Darts 7 pm 10 am
29 30 Carpet Bowling 9 am Coffee Drop In Senior Exercise 9:30 am 10 am Crib 1 pm Dance Club 7 pm
Sing-a-long 9:45 am Whist 10 am Canasta 10 am Bridge 1 pm
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Sing-a-long 9:45 am Whist 10 am Canasta 10 am Bridge 1 pm
Genealogy Workshop 1 - 4 pm 25 Genealogy Workshop 1 - 4 pm
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Recipes of the Month
Reprinted with permission and in loving memory from Eleanore Moore’s cookbook “Family Favourites, Past & Present”
Scones and other goodies
June 2017
Regular events for seniors in Clearwater and area Interested in writing? Visit the Writers’ Circle which meets at 2 p.m. in the Clearwater Library, on the first and third Thursdays of each month. These continue through the summer. This busy group has now completed five editions of Collected Works, filled with stories, poems, photos and artwork. Copies of the 2016 Edition are for sale at $20, the proceeds going towards printing the next book. Technology Help – Got problems with your computer, cell phone, iPad or other notebook, camera? Come to the Drop-In Centre at 3 p.m. any and every Wednesday. Helpful High School girls are on duty with friendly smiles. The above events are arranged
through the Wells Gray Country Seniors Society. Annual membership is $12, phone Eileen Sedgwick 250-674-2400 to keep informed about other things that are happening. Various grants help to cover costs. See more in the Clearwater “Calendar of Events” displayed in every issue of The Connector.
Women’s Institute Update Thank you for all our readers and loyal supporters that came to our annual spring bake sale. It was very successful. Thanks also to Jason Cain from Independent Grocer and his staff for being so accommodating. For more information about Women’s Institute, please contact Cathy at 250376-9810. Our next meetings will be June 2 and 16.
Barriere & District Seniors Society
4431 Barriere Town Road Box 791 Barriere V0E 1E0
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Father’s Day
Porcupine Meatballs
1 lb ground beef 1/4 c tomato soup (from 10 oz can) 1/4 c uncooked rice 1 egg slightly beaten 1/4 c minced onion 1 tsp salt 1 small garlic clove minced 2 tbsp minced parsley (optional) Mix together. Form into balls. Put in pan. Cover with remainder of can of tomato soup mixed with 1/4 can of water. Cover pan. Bake 325°F for1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Chocolate Chip Dream Cake
Base: 1/3 c butter 1/4 c white sugar 1/4 c brown sugar 2 egg yolks 1/2 tsp vanilla 3/4 c flour 1 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 3 squares chocolate chopped or equal amount of chocolate chips Top: 2 egg whites 1 c brown sugar 1 c coconut
Cream butter then cream in white sugar, and then brown. Add beaten egg yolksbeat hard. Add vanilla, Add flour and baking powder - blend in and pat dough in pan over greased bottom. Cut chocolate in large chips. Sprinkle over dough. Beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually beat in brown sugar and beat until stiff. Add coconut, Drop over chips. Use 8x8 inch pan and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes. Cool thoroughly before cutting.
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Sift dry ingredients, cut in butter or margarine. Beat eggs lightly and mix with milk. Add to dry ingredients. Turn mixture onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a rectangle 9” x II”. Sprinkle with sugar. Cut into 9 rectangles, then cut each again diagonally to form 18 triangles. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Variation: For cheese scones, add less sugar, omit raisins and add 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese.
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Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm
Adult Support 7 9:30 am to 1 pm Canasta, Pool & Fun Cards 1:30 pm
Carpet Bowling 9:30 am
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15 16 Adult Support14 9:30 am to 1 pm Carpet Bowling Canasta, Pool & 9:30 am Fun Cards 1:30 pm 20 Adult Support21 Whole Health22 Whole Health23 Footcare 9:30 am to 1 pm Footcare Carpet Bowling Canasta, Carpet Bowling Pool & 9:30 am 9:30 am Windows 10 Info Fun Cards Concert 7 pm 1 pm Happy Hour 6 pm 1:30 pm 27 Adult Support28 29 30 9:30 am to 1 pm Carpet Bowling Carpet Bowling Canasta, Pool & 9:30 am 9:30 am Fun Cards 1:30 pm
Bingo 5-9 pm Elks Hall
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Father’s Day18 3rd Sunday Social 12:30 Wells Gray Inn
25 Giant Crib Legion 10 am M&M Lunch Wells Gray Inn 12:30 pm
WEDNESDAY
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Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm
12 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm
19 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm
26 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm
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Bike Rodeo 10 am to noon
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FRIDAY 1 2 Carpet Bowling Hike: Meet @ Strawberry 1-3 pm Moose 9 am Writer’s Circle Darts 7 pm Legion 2 pm Library
Crib 1pm Legion
Crib 1pm Legion
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9 10 Hike: Meet @ Strawberry BBQ Dinner 5 pm Moose 9 am @Legion Darts 7 pm Legion
15 16 Carpet Bowling Hike: Meet 1-3 pm @ Strawberry Writer’s Circle Moose 9 am 2 pm Library Darts 7 pm Legion
Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm
28 Crib 1pm Legion
8 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm
13 14 Seniors’ Crib 1pm Legion Luncheon Music & 10:30 am Refreshments @ Elks Hall 1 pm 20 Bunco 1:30 pm Seniors Drop-in Centre
Phone: 250-674-8185
THURSDAY
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Evergreen Acres
JUNE 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY
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Carpet Bowling 9:30 am
Clearwater Seniors’ Activities
Scones
2 c flour 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 c sugar 1/2 c butter or margarine 2 eggs 1/3 c milk 1/2 c raisins
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Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm
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Carpet Bowling 9:30 am
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17 Meat Draw @ Legion 1 - 3 pm
23 24 Hike: Meet @ Strawberry BBQ Dinner 5 pm Moose 9 am @Legion Darts 7 pm Legion
29 30 Carpet Bowling Hike: Meet @ Strawberry 1-3 pm Moose 9 am Book Club Darts 7 pm Legion 2 pm Library
Hours: 9am-7pm EVErYDaY
Proud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 101 - 365 Murtle Crescent • Clearwater • (250) 674-2213
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Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society
JUNE 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY
MONDAY
601 BANCROFT
Ashcroft, B.C. 250-453-9828
Muriel Scallon, President
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
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Carpet Bowling, Cards, & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
Guys Games
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Zone 8 anticipates summer and Vernon 55+ BC Games Submitted by Linda Haas
Bingo
June 29 is the Zone 8 registration deadline prior to the Sept. 12-16 55+ BC Games and a welcome reunion Closed Bridge Closed Guys Games Bingo with participants and supporters. It’s not too late to get inspired, challenge yourself and make new friends. 11 12 13 14 Pot Luck noon15 16 17 Online, open www.55plusbcgames.org, Carpet Bowling, & General Carpet Bowling, click on Zones, then Zone 8. Contact Closed Bridge Cards & Pool Closed Meeting 1pm Cards, & Pool Bingo 12:30 - 4 pm 12:30 - 4 pm information for executive members, Guys Games area reps and sport event coordinators 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 will enable you to find out why we love the Games Carpet Bowling, Summer Begins Carpet Bowling, FATHER’S DAY Closed Cards & Pool Guys Games Cards, & Pool Bingo and those Closed 12:30 - 4 pm Bridge 12:30 - 4 pm involved. Vernon and 25 26 27 28 29 30 Area Host website CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL EARLY SEPTEMBER provides more information on sport Drop-in Centre venues 80 – 150 Opal and schedules (as they become Village Centre Mall JUNE 2017 Calendar of Events available) and cycle info and routes: SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY www.55plusgames.ca Members and guests enjoyed a great 1 2 3 Open 9 am - noon Open lunch at the Lotus Inn Restaurant. Carpet Curling 9 am - 3 pm 9 am Congratulations to all those who came Bingo General Meeting 1 - 3 pm out on top in the bucket auction. 1 pm Winners took home 12 great prize lots 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 and we all thank the generous donors Open Open Crib Tournament Open 9 am - noon 9 am - 3 pm League Bowling who made the event possible. Well 1 pm Closed 9 am - noon Bingo 10 am - 2 pm Carpet Curling done also to Kathy Brand and Judith Games Morning 1 - 3 pm 9 am Urquhart who will satisfy their sweet 11 12 13 14 Open 9 am - noon 15 16 17 teeth by guessing closest to the number Open of candies in each jar; Judith actually Carpet Curling Open 9 am - 3 pm League Bowling 9 am Open 9 am - noon 9 am - noon getting the exact number! Eddie Saarela 10 am 2 pm Bingo Games Morning General Meeting 1 3 pm triumphed in the Shared Pot. But the 1 pm biggest winner was Zone 8 with the 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 funds going to operational expenses. Open Father’s Day Open 9 am - noon Open Ice curling and 5-pin bowling playoffs Closed until 6 pm 9 am League Bowling Carpet 9 am - 3 pm - noon Curling Crib Tournament WHY Bingo 6 pm Games 10 am 2 pm Bingo are done. Thanks to the coordinators, Morning 9 am 1 pm 1 - 3 pm Liz Karpluk and Bill Smedley, for their efforts in organizing them. There is still 26 27 28 30 Open 29 Pot Luck 25 Open room for a men’s 65+ ice curling team, Open 9 am noon 5 pm League Bowling Carpet Curling 9 am - 3 pm Open 9 am - noon 9 am - noon so “hurry hard” and call Liz 250-37210 am - 2 pm Bingo Games Morning 9 am 1 - 3 pm 5493 to indicate your interest. Dart 4
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Logan Lake Seniors 50+
Merritt Senior Centre
THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC. and O.A.P.O. Br. #168
SUNDAY
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Floor Curling 1 pm
5 Seniors Exercises 10:30 am Cribbage 1:30 pm
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12 Seniors Exercises 10:30 am Cribbage 1:30 pm
18 Father’s Day
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19 Seniors Exercises 10:30 am Cribbage 1:30 pm
26 Seniors Exercises 10:30 am Cribbage 1:30 pm
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Hall 11:00 am Bingo 1 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm
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Hall 11:00 am Bingo 1 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm
20 Hall 11:00 am Bingo 1 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm
27 Hall 11:00 am Bingo 1 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm
7 Carpet Bowling 1 pm Whist 7 pm
14 Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm Court Whist 7 pm
21 Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm Court Whist 7 pm
28 Carpet Bowling 1:30 pm Court Whist 7 pm
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15 Handicap Floor Curling 10 am Floor Curling 1 pm
22 Floor Curling 1 pm
29 Floor Curling 1 pm
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SUNDAY
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TUESDAY
Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Rummoli 7 pm
8 Executive Meeting9 Floor Curling 1 pm
O.A.P.O Branch #129
6605 Buie Road/Savona Access Rd
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Savona and Area 50+
1675 Tutill Court • Ed Collins, President
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playoffs had to be postponed so they will take place Sunday, June 4, 10 a.m. Royal Canadian Legion, 425 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops. Please contact Bruce Dahling, 250-320-0544 or bdahling@ telus.net if you haven’t registered yet. In order for women’s soccer to go in this inaugural year, we don’t necessarily need a team entirely from Zone 8. Any individual female 55+ player can register. So, if our Zone cannot field a team, we can “Cross Zone” players to complete teams among Zones who may only have 5 or more players, to make at least the minimal 9 per 7-a side team. By doing this, we hope we can come up with at least 4 teams throughout the province to make it a go for the women this year in soccer. Please contact Russ Reid for more information: russreid1000@ icloud.com or 250-374-8140. Canadian women excel in soccer; let’s prove age is no barrier to those 55+! These words of wisdom come to us via the internet and they lend themselves to the Games’ motto: For Life, Sport and Friends: “The six best doctors in the world are: Sunlight, Rest, Exercise, Diet, SelfConfidence, and Friends. Maintain them in all stages of life and enjoy a long and healthy life.” The next meeting is Thursday, June 15, 10 a.m. at the Chief Louis Centre, Tk’emlups Indian Band, Shuswap Road, and is the last before Zone 8 registration closes on June 29. Let’s make it a rally to inspire participants to prepare for the Games and build that strength of mind that helps make seniors an impressive force.
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Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Exercise 9:30 am Crafts 1 pm
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What is it like in a morgue?
Ask Drake Drake Smith, Funeral Director Although you may have seen a morgue on television – as part of some British crime drama plot or maybe a CSI episode — most of us only actually visit a morgue once. So, what are morgues really like? Morgues come in various shapes and sizes, but they all serve the same basic function: to act as a temporary holding place for deceased people waiting to be picked up by a funeral home or body transfer company. I’ve seen morgues that are not much larger than a phone booth laying on its side, able to hold only one person, or perhaps two in a pinch. Some bigger city hospital morgues can hold dozens of people, but they do so in a variety of ways. In some morgues, Murray gets his own cubicle; in others, it’s more communal in nature – a large room with everyone resting on their own tables. Some morgues have dress codes – e.g.
Murray must be placed into a body bag. Others simply cover him with a clean white sheet. Some morgues have expensive, modern machines designed to help the funeral director to move Murray from his cubicle to the funeral home gurney; others have antiquated clunking mechanisms that routinely break down during the transfer process. Most people describe the morgue as a distinctly different olfactory experience. In some hospitals the morgue has a little room adjacent to it, with draped walls in muted colours. Family members used to be encouraged to spend a few minutes there, identifying their loved one or saying goodbye. Most hospitals seem to be moving away from this practice, however, encouraging family members to view their loved one at a
funeral home. Most morgues appear to be afterthoughts, and receive little attention or funding when built or for maintenance. They’re usually located in out of the way places in the hospital, perhaps adjacent to the room
where autopsies are performed, never in the ‘prime’ hospital space. Some people have speculated that because morgues represent ‘failure’ (i.e. death) in a facility that strives for success (i.e. life), perhaps that explains the lack of fiscal or other attention they receive. Some care facilities don’t even have a morgue. When someone dies there, staff are usually on the phone right away (any time of the day or night) asking the funeral director or transfer team to come immediately. We do. Hospice houses seem much more comfortable with the idea of allowing Murray to remain in his bed, often for hours or until morning, and often at the request of family. They typically do not have a morgue. Some people don’t like morgues, including hospital staff and some families. Some hospitals insist that security staff accompany the funeral director to the morgue, and supervise the signing out process. Very few security people describe this task as “pleasant” or “their favourite thing to do.” The bottom line? Morgues are typically stark, functional places that most people – except people like your friendly undertaker – take great pains to avoid. Can’t say that I blame them.
June 2017
Getting Married in Heaven They are greeted at the pearly gates by Saint Peter. As they are being processed for admission they decide to ask Saint Peter if they can get married in heaven. Saint peter tells them he will find out and get back to them. Finally, after 2 months he returns to the couple and tells them, “Yes, you can get married in heaven.” The couple then proceeds to ask him, “What if it does not work out, can we also get a divorce?” To which Saint Peter tells them, “It took me 2 months to find you a priest, how long do you think it will take me to find you a lawyer?”
Royal Canadian Legion Br. #52
JUNE 2017 Calendar of Events -
SUNDAY
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Office Hours: 1 pm to - 4 pm Monday - Friday
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Lounge Open 12 pm - 11:30 pm Crib 7 pm Darts 7:30 pm Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm
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Meat Draw 2:30 pm
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Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm
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Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm
Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm
Father’s Day 18 Hot Dogs! Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm
Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm
General Meeting 25 @ noon Lounge opens following meeting Meat Draw 2:30 pm
PANCAKE BREAKFAST Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm
13 Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm
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VETERAN’S LUNCHEON Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm
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Lounge Open 12 pm - 11 pm Euchre 5pm Darts 7:30 - 11 pm
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Lounge Open 12 pm - 11 pm Euchre 5pm Darts 7:30 - 11 pm
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Lounge Open 12 pm-11 pm Euchre 5pm Darts 7:30 - 11 pm
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Lounge Open 12 pm-11 pm Euchre 5pm Darts 7:30 - 11 pm
Brock Activity Centre MONDAY
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Chair Fitness 10am Lunch Sunday Night Dance 11:30 am-1pm 7:30 - 11 pm Euchre 1:30 pm $10 at the door
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Sunday Night Dance 7:30 - 11 pm $10 at the door
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Chair Fitness 10am Lunch 11:30 am-1pm Euchre 1:30 pm
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Lounge Open 12 pm - 11:30 pm Dance Al Weldon $10pp
15 Executive Meeting 4:30 pm Lounge Open 12 pm - 11:30 pm Crib 7 pm Darts 7:30 pm
Lounge Open 12 pm - 11:30 pm Dance Home Brew $10pp
Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm
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Lounge Open23 12 pm - 11:30 pm Dance Siera $10pp
OPEN HOUSE24 Refreshments Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm
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Lounge Open30 12 pm - 11:30 pm Dance Dan Damron $10pp
Lounge Open 12 pm - 11:30 pm Crib 7 pm Darts 7:30 pm
Lounge Open 12 pm - 11:30 pm Crib 7 pm Darts 7:30 pm
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Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm
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6 Wood Carving 10 am BINGO 6 pm
13 Wood Carving 10 am BINGO 6 pm
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Stitchers Club 10 am Bridge 1 pm Whist 1 pm
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A great spiritual loss Revved Up The Rev. Peter van der Leelie Rector, St. Michael’s Anglican Church Merritt, BC
The greatest irony in Canada’s land claims and the current housing crisis on First Nations reserves is that aboriginal spiritual tradition and culture dictate that any reference to earth is never individualistic, it never indicates ownership. When we look at the teachings of great aboriginal leaders, we find it is difficult to express individual ownership within native spiritual understanding. We learn that creatures and creation are interdependent. Life is understood as a gift, and, therefore, native spiritualism can make no sense of claiming ownership of any part of creation. Aboriginal leaders of the past spoke of how odd
Canadian Mental Health Fundraiser: Ride Don’t Hide – Ending the Stigma Around Mental Illness – Volunteers who have a good work ethic, integrity, and the ability to work independently or with others are wanted for the Ride Don’t Hide event, held on Sunday, June 25. People from the community that see the value of speaking up around mental illness and help break the stigma while raising important dollars for community education programing at the CMHA
it is to lay claim to the air, the water or the land. In My Heart Soars, Chief Dan George, author, poet, actor and past chief of a Salish band, writes, “Of all the teachings we receive this one is the most important: Nothing belongs to you of what there is; of what you take you must share.” In a presentation to the World Council of Churches called An Aboriginal Perspective on the Integrity of Creation, it stated that any claim to land is “devastating to native cultural values.” The statement to the council notes that “as marginalized people, forced to live on tiny plots of land (in government houses), we encounter the world view of the wealthy and the powerful and are forced to compromise and die.” Whether you turn to northern Canada or the Outback in Australia, indigenous spirituality around the world is centred on relationship to the whole creation. Earth is mother. The animals are brothers and sisters. Nothing that is created is
Clubhouse are wanted. Each position requires something different. Please call 250-374-0440 ext. 101. The Kamloops Arts Council is seeking friendly and outgoing people who are not afraid to strike up a conversation! You will be selling raffle tickets as Event Ambassador for the KAC. Join us, starting July 1 at Art in the Park on Canada Day. Sales take place Wednesday mornings and Saturdays. Previous raffle ticket sales an asset but
deemed to be inanimate. What is seen through native culture is a relationship of love and faithfulness between humans and creation. This value of creation in tune with The Great Spirit means the faithful move in the rhythm of creation. When we hear the beat of the drum of creation we move to its rhythm, we feel its vibration, we share its life without having to own the source of the music. We learn such is the understanding in native heritage, in native culture, in native spirituality. The negotiation over land and myriad other things goes against the grain of original native culture. But First Nations have been forced to adapt and the rest of the world has suffered a great spiritual loss. As a people living on the precarious edge of a consumerist society, they have been forced by provincial and federal governments to come to the bargaining table. It is a table where legalese language is suggested by lawyers and
understood by judges. Our native peoples have been forced to take anything to guarantee even a small place in this world. No one would ever suggest that it is not the aboriginal’s right to own land but in doing so, especially with bureaucrats suggesting the rules, we may have lost the very spiritual soul of a once proud nation of human beings who believed the earth cannot be owned. And it is this native spiritual soul that the rest of the country, if not the world, desperately needs as we try to develop a more caring society. To not value the spirituality of our native brothers and sisters is a continuing pity for people on both sides of the bargaining table. Just imagine what could have been, what we all could have had. It is a loss I cannot even imagine.
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Kamloops Hospice Association seeking Volunteer Gardeners: if you have a few hours a week to give, we would love to have you join our garden volunteers at Hospice. If you have time to deadhead and weed we would love to hear from you. Volunteers should be in good physical health. Need to supply your own gloves, all other tools provided. Some knowledge of gardening would be an asset. Please call Pamela at 250-372-1336.
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MS Society of Canada: Friendly Visitor Program: volunteers needed for Friendly Visitor. Visiting individuals with MS who are living in community care facilities in the Kamloops area. A minimum six month commitment, a strong sense of responsibility and dependability. Caring and friendly demeanor. Please call: 250-762-5850. Overlander Residential Care: Overlander 40th Anniversary: Special Event Volunteer
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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 Royal Inland Hospital, Conference room 1. 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.
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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 250-377-8200. Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada Unit 290. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. We are located at #9-177 Tranquille Rd. Contact information: 250554-2455. 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. 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 250377-0055. 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 goodcompany. Free parking. Call 250-579-0228, 250-5798259 or 250-376-0917.
Diabetes Support: There are two support groups in Kamloops. RiverBend (760 Mayfair St), last Tuesday/ mo., ph: 778-470-8316 for details; and, Hamlets (3255 Overlander Dr.), first Monday/mo. (except July & Aug.), ph: 250-579-5707 for details. Open to all and features monthly speakers. Next mtg June 5, 1:30-3 p.m. Chantelle Briscoe from Nature’s Fare is speaker. Excelsior Rebekah Lodge No. 23: Hall Society mtg. June 5, 7:30 p.m. Regular mtg., June 13, 7:30 p.m. Past Noble Grand mtg., June 19, 7:30 p.m. Pot Luck 5:30 p.m. President visit, regular mtg., June 27, 7:30 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles welcomes you, 755 Tranquille Rd. Saturday and Sunday: Meat draws from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday: Pull Tab draws from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday: Horse races from 4-6 p.m. 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 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, 250374-1750, or go to www. interiorauthorsgroup.ca. 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 250-372-0468 or 250-3778364 and ask for Joyce Kamloops Bridge Club meets at Heritage House every Monday at 7 p.m. A game for 0 to 49 points and an open game. Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for 0-299 points players. Every Thursday at 7 p.m., at Cottonwood, games for 0 - 199 points players and open game. Coffee, tea and goodies are available. Our club holds workshops and lessons. Starting Jan.
5, a beginner course at Heritage House. For more information email Brenda at bmathews@tru.ca. 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 250-3722737 or 250-573-4632. 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 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 FMI. 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. FMI call Dorothy at 250-573-2988.
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Groups 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: 250-3721778 or our website is kamloopsphotoarts.ca FMI. Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet 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 larubekam1947@ gmail.com. 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 Bruce Clary at 250-554-5177 or visit kamloopsriverside lawnbowling club.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 250374-1606. 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: 250-372-3020. 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 have a mix of skill levels and everyone is willing and able to share our skills and knowledge with anyone looking for something to fill their spare time with a rewarding and possibly profitable skill. We meet at the North Shore Community Centre every Tuesday evening starting at 6:30 p.m. to whenever. We also gather at KMS Tools every third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to promote carving. Come and see us in action. For more information contact LeRoy Scott at 250-5543552 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. Municipal Pension Retirees Association meets on June 20, Sept. 19 & Nov. 21 at 9:30 am at CSI Activity Centre, Brock Shopping Centre. Join us to meet other retirees, 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 voice mail 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.
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Many people die with their music still in them. Why is this so? Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it, time runs out 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 250374-4941. 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 lowimpact 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. We play Tuesdays, 7- 9 p.m., Thursdays, 12:302:30 p.m. at Desert Garden Community Centre., 540 Seymour St. Drop in fee is $2. Please call 250-372-3965 for more information. RIH Retirees present April Coffee Connection: April 20, 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $5 at the NSCC, 730 Cottonwood Ave. There will be coffee, goodies and door prizes. No need to reply, just come and bring and RIH friend who is retired or is on LTD. Parking at the back and designated parking on the street. 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 p.m. 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 1-3 p.m. at Heritage House in Riverside Park, Wednesdays from 10-11:30 a.m. and from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Mount Paul Food Centre, and Fridays from 10 a.m.– noon at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. Everyone is welcome.
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THE KMA WANTS YOUR STORIES! Do you remember the celebrations of Canada’s centennial in 1967? The Kamloops Museum and Archives is looking for Kamloopsians who would like to share their memories from Canada’s centennial year celebrations. Between Tuesday, May 30 and Saturday, June 3, the KMA team will collect residents’ stories using audio, photography, and/or video (whichever the participant prefers). Residents are also asked to bring their 1967 memorabilia into the KMA to be photographed. Stories from this mini oral history project will be part of the KMA’s upcoming projects for Canada 150. If you’re interested in being involved, contact Keely Bland, Museum Educator, at 250-828-3493 or by email at kbland@kamloops.ca to schedule a time to come to the museum for a chat.
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