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Care aides embrace new careers care nursing homes to residences with assisted living and also as home October 18 is Health care workers. The Care Assistant Day and outgoing government’s seems as good a time as Ministry of Health had any to celebrate these promised a $500,000 front line health care workers that provide some funding increase in an effort to increase staffing of the most basic care towards reaching a care to care home residents, guideline of 3.36 hours hospital patients, and per day per resident independent clients. within four years. They They assist people with had also begun to everything from bathing, implement its Action eating, dressing, toileting and other daily tasks that Plan for Seniors with an emphasis on expanding most of us still take for home support services to granted. These unsung keep up with the growing heroes are key to helping our most frail and elderly demand as more and more seniors opt to age in enjoy a fundamental place rather than move to quality of life. In the an institution. course of their duties, Three recent graduates they also provide social of Thompson Rivers interaction and personal University's (TRU) contact that often makes 27-week Health Care them seem more like Assistant program are friends or family. In the Aimee Ludwig (April face of often challenging '17), Brandon Weis and working conditions, care Tracy Archie (both July aides continue to do '17). All three Kamloops their utmost to deliver area HCAs have found safe and compassionate employment in their care to some of our most chosen field and all vulnerable populations. with government-run Care aides and health facilities/programs. care assistants (HCAs) Weis also works at work in a variety of a private facility but settings—from extended By Moneca Jantzen
explains his preference for his government job, "I have access to more resources, better staffing and more incentives from the government over private. Private facilities are more physically appealing, but when it comes down to care, I prefer the government." Archie, a proud young mother of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation from Tsq’escen’ (Canim Lake Band), had taken time off since graduating to spend time with her son and only recently began her search for work. She was hired by IHA only days ago and will begin her new job on Sept. 29. All three are enthusiastic about their new careers, praising the training and mentorship they received through their schooling at TRU. "I was very impressed at the level of education as well as the time and effort that the instructors put into the course. I know that I am providing the safest and very best care to my patients because of the thorough training and guidance that I received,"
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Brandon Weis (left) and Tracy Archie (right) are both recent graduates of TRU's Health Care Assistant program. They both quickly joined the ranks of over 13,000 care aides across the province that tend to the basic care needs of seniors and others that require assistance on a daily basis. (Photo of Aiimee Ludwig was unavailable). said Ludwig. Weis and Archie shared similar sentiments about their training, pointing to the thoroughness of the curriculum and the willingness of instructors to share their personal work experiences from the
field with their students. "They not only taught me the theory part of the program, but they shared their experience working in the health care field which was beneficial to me," said Archie. Earning a career as
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Challenges and rewards exist for health care assistants Continued from page 1 hand, the Hospital Employees Union (HEU) points to some of the challenges facing care aides: • Of all workers in hospitals and longterm care settings, care aides have the highest injury rates. • Care aides in B.C. are three times more likely to strain their backs than construction workers, and twice as likely as RNs. • During a typical day, a care aide will lift 38 patients into bed, or from a bed to a chair. The cumulative weight of all patients lifted in a day has been estimated to be 1.8 tons. • Residents in B.C.'s care homes receive an average of 2.8 hours of direct care, per day. HEU is advocating for 3.5 hours of direct care per resident, per day. The current average age of care aides in B.C. is 45 while a quarter of them are currently over 55 in what is a physically demanding job. For those suited and willing to do this work, it would appear that the job prospects are reasonably good. In addition to the 13,000 publicly employed workers there are an estimated 20,000 more private care aide jobs in B.C. While this trio of recent hires are fresh and keen to the role and are enjoying their new careers, they can already point to certain things they would like to see improved. "Something that I noticed right away and am becoming more aware of every
day are the serious issues surrounding mental health. There needs to not only be more discussions pertaining to mental health, but there also needs to be more education provided for our health care staff to provide the best holistic care possible," said Ludwig. "Now that I am out in the field working full time I have never second guessed my life as an HCA. I love it! Having a job that allows me to interact with people from all walks of life within the community is very rewarding. Working as a team alongside doctors, nurses, recreation, physio, dietary, and housekeeping, makes it possible to provide holistic care not only to our patients/residents but also to the families as well,” enthuses Ludwig. "The greatest satisfaction to me is being able to make someone smile, laugh, and make them feel as comfortable as possible," said Weis. His main challenges include his height and the fact that he is male in a female dominated field. Weis must be extra careful not to injure his back while doing this work and finds that sometimes it takes time for female residents to feel comfortable with a male caregiver. One of our newer HCAs says that while "I would like to see IHA provide more recreation therapy and better food for the residents, there’s something very rewarding about being a Health Care Assistant. I consider it an honour to be See "Caring ability" page 4
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UBCM Convention is important for Kamloops
Every year, around the end of September, members of Kamloops City Council travel either to Vancouver, Victoria, or Whistler. These are generally the communities that take turns hosting the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM)
convention. This is a very important trip for us. The UBCM is the provincial association representing all local governments in B.C. The association works throughout the year with the convention being the big highlight. I first attended the convention in 2006. I was awestruck. People from every part of the province, from diverse sectors, and with an amazing range of ideas and views were in attendance. You could be chatting to the CEO of a pipeline company, turn
around, and start up a conversation with a climate change campaigner. The UBCM convention is the one place, every year, where the province comes together. This convention program has a mix of educational sessions, meetings with the provincial government, debates on resolutions about policies and positions, networking, and meeting with various suppliers of goods and services bought by local governments.
I have learned a lot about important issues through the educational sessions. This year, there is big focus on affordable housing, wildfires and floods, and cannabis legalization. There has also been, over the years, a large emphasis on learning about community engagement and climate change. These sessions offer useful tips and techniques that can be brought home and used effectively and almost immediately. Meetings with the provincial government
As the summer draws to an end, a key issue that has been escalating for small business owners across our riding is a recent proposal by the Finance Minister. On July 18, 2017, Bill Morneau announced the release of a consultation paper and draft legislation to amend the Income Tax Act. While I agree that the tax system should be fair and equitable for all, I am concerned that proposed changes may negatively impact hardworking small and medium-sized business owners who create jobs in our community. As we’ve analyzed these proposed changes it has
only hire young people and help employees toward retirement, but also actively support their communities, their families and charities. Many are calling on Justin Trudeau to listen to the millions of middle class Canadians who are speaking out against this. These new taxes will mean a 73 percent tax on investments by small businesses and farmers, while big publicly-traded multinationals with billionaire CEOs will not pay a penny more. I encourage everyone to take a look at the Finance Minister’s plan at http:// www.fin.gc.ca/activty/ consult/tppc-pfsp-eng. asp and read for yourself how this proposal may affect you.
positions. Local governments have submitted about 150 resolutions that delegates will debate and then decide whether to support. Again, these resolutions are on a huge range of issues. The UBCM staff and executive then implement or advocate for the resolutions that are approved by delegates. The networking receptions are sponsored by groups such as the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Shaw See "UBCM" page 4
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could be better called “speed dating with the Minister.” We typically have 15 minutes with a Provincial Minister. It’s good that we send them background info before the meeting. Kamloops councillors will, this year, be meeting with the Provincial Government about affordable housing, addiction impacts, more efficient registration for wildfire evacuees, transit, health facilities, and job creation. A big part of the convention is deciding UBCM policies and
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School District 73 seeks nominees for Owl Award for Excellence The owl has long been associated with wisdom and knowledge. With that in mind, the Board of Education of School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) established the Owl Award for Excellence in Public Education in 2015 to recognize those in our community who have provided outstanding service to children through education. The award recognizes that to provide quality education, we must celebrate and honour those that exemplify the ideals of education. School District No. 73 is pleased to once again ask the community for nominees for this prestigious award, which will be conferred upon a deserving recipient by the Board at a public meeting.
The award will recognize outstanding, system-wide contributions to public education in our school district by an individual, group or organization in the following areas: • Student Learning/ Teaching • Athletics • FineArts • Community Well-being/ Partnerships • Extra or Co-Curricular Learning • Administration and Support • Governance For an individual, group or organization to receive the award they will have made significant, systemwide and outstanding contributions to public education in School District No. 73 over a period of time (five years or more), and have had a
positive, significant impact on the development of students, parents, teachers, support staff and educational leaders. Past awards have
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able to help and assist someone perform activities of daily living that I take for granted every day. There is something so fulfilling knowing that you have made a difference and have somehow impacted someone’s quality of life.” Currently HCAs must be registered with the B.C. Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry (CACHWR) in order to work in government facilities. Changes are currently underway to address some of the loopholes where workers can avoid this step by working exclusively in private facilities. The formation of a new nursing college may include oversight of the care worker’s registry which is important for ensuring care aides are qualified and doing their jobs well. Archie sums it up well: “As an HCA you need to have that caring ability; to like working with people and have patience. One of my instructors in clinical told me that “we can teach you the theory part of this job, but we can’t teach you to feel compassion for a client.” “I have a lot of respect for the HCAs. The job comes with its challenges, but it also comes with great rewards that money cannot buy. I raise my hands up with gratitude for all the work the health care assistants do. I am excited for this new chapter in my life. I am open and willing to learn and grow. I get great satisfaction knowing that I am helping someone and making a difference in their life.”
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UBCM reception dinners Continued from page 3 Communications, and Fortis BC. For the past few years, the Chinese Consulate in Vancouver has also sponsored a reception. I see the receptions as a way to get some dinner without expense to the local taxpayer. I also see lots of opportunities, over dinner, to chat to
a lot of interesting and informative people. I don’t really have to agree with the positions of a reception sponsor to be comfortable attending. It’s always good to build relationships both with those with whom you agree and with those with whom you differ.
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Susan Duncan walks the (Kidney) Walk
Organizers of the 2017 Kamloops Kidney Walk paid tribute to Susan Duncan, a kidney donor, as the honouree of the Sept. 24 event. Each year, organizers of the Kamloops walk honour someone who has been involved in the fight against kidney disease and the promotion of organ donation. Duncan is a Kamloops resident who donated a kidney on July 11, 2016. A former reporter, city editor and editor of the Kamloops Daily News, Duncan now works in communications with Interior Health. It was in that role that she met a woman whose husband was experiencing kidney failure and was on dialysis.
SUSAN DUNCAN Duncan met the husband during a dialysis session. As she went to leave, Duncan said: “If there’s anything I can do, let me know, other than giving you a kidney.” The husband responded: “A-positive.” Duncan immediately thought: “I’m A-positive.” With the matching blood types, one thing led to another . . . Duncan passed all of the required
testing and was selected as the donor. Prior to surgery, if someone asked Duncan why she had chosen to give up a kidney, she would reply: “Because I can.” Duncan was released from St. Paul’s Hospital two days after surgery and was back at her desk in two weeks. In the region served by RIH, there currently are about 1,230 patients with chronic kidney disease. Of those, 150 are actually doing dialysis. There are 78 patients on the transplant waiting list, while 126 have received transplants. Not everyone can donate a kidney as Duncan has, but there are other ways to give. Registering as an organ
Add another occasion to your October calendar: It’s Occupational Therapy Awareness Month Submitted by Dawn MacKenzie Yes, October is Occupational Therapy Awareness month in Canada, so now is the perfect time to tell you why Occupational Therapists (OTs) are the unsung heroes of health care. They’re a hidden profession; nobody knows much about OTs, but these are the people who develop rehabilitation programs after illness or accident. They prescribe wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility equipment. They make sure we have the equipment we need when we leave hospital. And they help us stay safely in our homes as we age. From designing customized pool programs to providing exposure therapy after car accidents, there’s not much OTs can’t do. Here’s more… Occupational Therapists are Assessment Specialists When you first meet with your OT, they will try to find out why you can’t do the things you want to do. They may check: • the safety and physical setup of your house, classroom, or workplace
• your physical abilities: strength, balance, coordination and others • your mental abilities: memory, coping strategies, organizational skills and others • the things you use for your preferred activities: tools, vehicles, equipment and others, and • your social and emotional supports Regulated under BC’s Health Professions Act, OTs are the only health care discipline trained in both the physical and emotional factors that affect us throughout our lives. Occupational Therapists are Problem Solvers Once your OT has identified any problems, they will help you solve them. You might need: • education about the changes in your life, such as what occurs after an accident, or during the normal aging process • referrals to other types of health care providers, such as counsellors or exercise professionals, • adaptations made to your home or workplace, such as lowering counters, or building ramps, and
• environmental modifications, such as brighter lights and less distraction. OTs are trained in all these areas and more, so you can rest assured that no matter what the problem, OTs are master problem-solvers. Occupational Therapists are Prevention Experts When your OT understands your situation early on, not only does s/he help you overcome any obstacles to doing what you want to do, but they also help prevent or reduce any: • hospital admissions • premature moves to a nursing home • workplace injuries Your OT helps prevent injuries, both at home and on the worksite. They help you make the most of every day of your life. Now you have it! You know why October is Occupational Therapy Awareness month. So, to the unsung heroes of health care, let’s raise a glass and say “Thank you, OTs in Kamloops!” If you want to know more about Occupational Therapy, go to CAOT.ca. Dawn MacKenzie, RRP, CVRP, is the Clinical Director of Seasons Health Therapies.
donor is one way. Supporting the walk is another. The walk is in support of kidney transplantation and organ donation and took place last Sunday at
Macdonald Park. A silent auction was also held as part of the walk. The Kidney Walk raises funds annually for programs and services to support those patients.
When a transplant comes available, patients must spend a minimum of six weeks in Vancouver. The total amount of funds raised on Sunday was not available at press time.
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Why and when to consolidate your assets with one advisor
You’ve got one investment account here, your RRSP and TFSA there, and some more assets over at that other place. You’re “diversifying,” right? That tactic could, however, be raising your risk, inviting costly fees and preventing you from creating a sound retirement strategy. It is not uncommon for some investors to think a well-diversified portfolio means spreading your assets out among different financial institutions or advisors. Indeed, media hype may suggest multiple advisors can enhance the security and success of your portfolio. THE RISKS TO YOUR MONEY As the saying goes, quantity does not trump quality. Risk can increase if you are overweight or underweight in some investment classes. A well-balanced portfolio provides checks-andbalances for market ups-and-downs — strategies that can only be implemented with complete knowledge of the extent of your assets. There can also be tax consequences. Say you have a large capital gain with one advisor, and he or she suggests creating capital losses by selling underperforming stocks to help reduce taxes owing at year-end. If
you haven’t consolidated your portfolio, though, that advisor may not know you already have major capital losses elsewhere and you could end up with unjustified losses arising from the incomplete overall picture of your investments. Consolidation is even more important as you prepare for retirement. There are key decisions to be made in structuring a retirement strategy, including optimizing your many income sources, such as pensions, government benefits, RRSPs, TFSAs, RRIFs, and any on-going employment income. With a consolidated view of your assets, one advisor can help you decide how and in what order you could be withdrawing from your income sources to help maximize after-tax income. BENEFITS There are very clear benefits to having a
single, trusted advisor help manage your assets: Smarter Asset Allocation: More than picking the “right” stock, identifying and rebalancing your optimal asset allocation over time may determine the strength of your returns. Multiple advisors blindly buying different funds or stocks without a proper overview means you may likely not know your true risk. Lower costs: Consolidating assets with one advisor typically lowers the management and transaction fees you pay since prices can differ among institutions and some fees are paid on a sliding scale tied to the value of your assets. Simpler Reporting and Administration: With one advisor, paper or online statements come from one source, and tax reporting related to investment income and dispositions can be easier to manage. Easier Estate Planning & Settlement: You can
avoid the nightmare that so often happens when deceased investors have accounts in multiple locations — some of which may be forgotten. With one advisor, your surviving family members or beneficiaries have one point of contact you trust. With a consolidated approach, you may feel more confident knowing you and your advisor are “on the same page,” and you there will be fewer statements to manage. Your advisor can help make consolidation easy with helpful advice and simple transfer documents. Speak with your Edward Jones advisor for more information on creating a more focused and costeffective approach to managing your money. Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Member – Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.
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The responsibility of being a landlord to the rent and terms of the tenancy. What are the next steps you should take to ensure a smooth tenancy? The following are just a few of the many things to consider when entering a tenancy agreement as a landlord. Consider this situation: You have purchased a house with a rental suite as a “mortgage helper”. You have carefully chosen a tenant and made verbal agreements with regard
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This Thanksgiving will be a little more special this year for me as I will be celebrating my father’s first day as a newly married man. With all the planning that has gone into this wedding, I thought I would talk about holiday planning. Thanksgiving is the first big holiday since the kids are back in school. It is a special event and there are a few things you need to think about before you send out invitations. While there are many things to plan, you should start with the most important point— how many people will be attending. It can be fun to host a get together but try not to leave people out or be
so crowded that there is standing room only. Ensure that your home is the best place to host the event. Then, decide the seating arrangements and how to fill that gorgeous table with all the fixings and Thanksgiving decorations. You may want to decide what you’ll be serving
and that way I won’t have several last minute tasks. I always ask about allergies ahead of time as sometimes people have so many allergies that it is easier, and safer for them to bring their own main dish. They always appreciate the thoughtfulness and are happy to oblige. If it is a
in advance and make a ‘running’ list so nothing is left out. I start my list early so I can add to it as things come to mind
very large get together, having a potluck may be a great alternative for feeding a large group and also helps the host so they are not over loaded
with cooking. Having an assortment of food is fun and keeps the meal fresh. This way, the host gets to visit with everyone instead of being in the kitchen for the entire evening. If you are hosting people over the weekend, prepare their rooms ahead of time and don’t forget simple things like fresh sheets on beds, fresh soap in the shower and towels in guest bathrooms. I hate it when I forget those things and people have to ask as it makes me feel unorganized! If you don’t have spare space to host overnight guests, give them time so they can reserve a room ahead of time with a good recommendation. There is nothing worse than staying at a hotel that is less than satisfactory. With a little bit of pre-planning, you and your guests will have a wonderful weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!
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How to avoid that ‘sink’ing feeling
Under the kitchen sink is the place in most kitchens that you’ll find the garbage can, assorted cleaning products and spare grocery bags. It tends to be hot, humid and smelling slightly of lemon-fresh dish soap and old potato peels down there. Often there’s a complicated tangle of pipes, drains and dishwasher hoses, sometimes a garburator and the occasional water filtration system. Because of all of the plumbing, this is the most common place to find water damage in a house. In many homes, the floor of the kitchen sink cabinet is a bit puckered or swollen. This is because most cabinets are built of panels made
from wood fragments held together with resin. This makes a very stable, flat and inexpensive kitchen cabinet that is easily water-damaged. Even if you have plywood cabinets, you may find that the top layer of veneer is buckled and delaminated. If the cause of this is left unchecked, the damage can extend into the subfloor, framing and ceiling below. Even small but continuous
leaks can be catastrophic; in addition to damaged cabinets, steady moisture added to wood is an invitation to rot
and termites. Water can come from so many places under the kitchen sink. Here are a few that I have seen: Leaking hot and cold shut-off valves. Leaking faucet cartridges or washers. Leaking pull-out sprayer hoses, fittings and swivels. Worn faucet swing o-rings. Poor seals between the faucet base and the sink, and between the sink rim and the counter. Leaks between the sink and the strainer basket. Loose or mis-aligned slip fittings and tail pieces. Broken slip fitting nuts (finger tighten these only, no wrenches!) Improperly assembled P-trap unions and drain plugs. If you find water under the sink, of course you should inspect the pipes for drips, but also look for white mineral deposit streaks on the pipes or deposits on any of the little lips and bumps on the pipes to find the source. Sometimes you will find corrosion on
Care tips for your hardwood flooring
Last month, we touched on refinishing hardwood floors and some of the options available. This month let’s explore the best ways to care for your purchased or refinished hardwood to make sure your floors continue looking and performing great. Care instructions for hardwood can vary depending on the finish but there are some basic tips that you will always want to keep in mind: BASIC TIPS: • Do not wear shoes inside on your hardwood floors. For example, heels have a tremendously high PSI (pounds per square inch) that can cause ugly dents. • Do not wet mop your hardwood floors. Moisture and wood
do not mix! Spills should be cleaned up immediately and with a dry cloth. • Do not use a non recommended cleaning product as it could adversely affect the finish of the wood. • Do regularly sweep and vacuum your floor to remove any tracked in grit. • Do have walk off mats or rugs inside and outside doors and make sure they are cleaned regularly. • Do use felt or protector pads under furniture to avoid scratching. • Do rotate area rugs to help avoid any colour change to the wood caused by UV ray exposure. • Do regulate the humidity of your home to minimize natural shrinkage or expansion of the wood that happens due to seasonal change. • Do follow the maintenance
instruction outlined by the manufacturer or the wood refinisher. Following these basic tips is a great maintenance base for your hardwood and will help keep it looking awesome. One specialty finish we get asked about is oil finish. Oil finishes are beautiful and depending on the traffic/wear can be touched up from time to time to keep their look consistent. Touch ups can be done as needed but generally the oil finish should be reapplied by a professional every two to five years. Since there are multiple types of oil finishes if you are unsure it is always best to consult a professional so you can get the most accurate maintenance advice. We invite you to join us at our store on Saturday, September 30th for our 4th Annual Open House for a day of food, drink, charity, savings and prizes!
metal parts, and if you can look way up under the sink, you may find a decomposing or stained countertop substrate. I find the blue workshop
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Common questions about flu vaccines and your family. I would also like to provide other things you can do to protect yourself and your family. Based on current strong scientific evidence, I recommend getting the flu shot. Flu vaccines will produce antibodies in our bodies about two weeks after vaccination. These antibodies will
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People with mild hives can take the flu shot. However, individuals with other types of allergic reactions should get their shots in a medical setting (hospitals, physician offices and clinics) so they are supervised by a healthcare provider who can recognize and manage severe allergic reactions. What is in the 2017/2018 seasonal influenza vaccine shots? A/Michigan/ 45/2015 (H1N1) A/Hong Kong/4801/2014 (H3N2) B/Brisbane/50/ 2008 Who gets free flu vaccines in B.C.? Most people are covered for publicly funded influenza vaccines. People 65 and older, children, adults with chronic health conditions, aboriginal people, pregnant woman,
visitors to health care facilities, care givers, people that provide care and services in a potential out break setting, healthcare providers in facility and community settings, all children between 6-59 months of age and others
and it is different based on where we live and season to season. It is around us all year. It usually starts October and November and can last until May. It usually peaks from December to February.
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What else can I do to prevent getting flu?
Early fall is the best time to get vaccinated before flu season starts. Also, remember it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to be developed and be able to protect our body. Usually it is good to get vaccinated in October. If you have time constraints, do it as soon as you can in November, December or January. Children less than 9 years receive two doses of the vaccine at least four weeks apart only if previously unvaccinated, therefore, vaccination should be done sooner for that group.
In addition to getting vaccinated, staying away from sick people and washing your hands to reduce the spread of germs are good practices. If you are sick with flu, stay home from work or school to prevent spreading flu to others. Also boosting your immune system with adequate sleep, eating healthy and exercise can help to prevent the flu and/or shorten the duration of flu.
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Fall is an ideal time to assist our bodies in cleanup and recovery from a summer of processed snacks and treats such as ice cream, hotdogs, soft drinks and alcohol. This year especially, we have the added burden of inhaled pollutants from forest fire smoke to be concerned about. Many people still have coughs and congestion, itchy eyes and other allergy type symptoms, unusual tiredness, brain fog, crankiness, stiff joints and an overall feeling of unwellness. These are all classic symptoms of toxicity.
Your body is an excellent waste treatment plant and will indeed repair, replace parts, and replenish with great efficiency if given the raw materials it needs to heal rapidly and completely. How can we best support this process? First, get outside. Get plenty of fresh air, sunshine, and lots of fun activity to make up for the deficiency of all three this past summer. Next, cleanup your diet to rest your organs of digestion and elimination and provide them with the tools they need to revitalize. Try this simple 5 Day Detox Challenge. • Eat whole, single ingredient foods only. Foods from our local fall harvest such as beets, carrots, cucumbers, squash, kale, spinach, chard and other greens, all support the liver in
filtering the toxins and promote healing. Unprocessed meat, fowl and fish are ok. • Absolutely no sugar, refined salt, snack foods, energy bars, soft drinks, alcohol, caffeine, dairy, breads, pastas, cookies, candies, cakes or ice cream, processed foods, preservatives or additives of any kind except sea salt and water. • Drink filtered water, coconut water, herbal non-caffeinated teas. Some additional tips: • Eat organic, non-GMO, whenever possible to avoid more toxic load • Epsom salt baths or infra red saunas will help you relax and sweat out toxins through your skin. • Think positive, especially on Day 3 when the caffeine withdrawal hits. If the
headache is severe, you may cheat by having 1 tablespoon of caffeinated drink. By Day 5 you will have jump started your body’s natural detoxification processes and should be beginning to feel better. You may continue if you like. In our office, we encourage this way of eating for 21 days. For those who do this, the most notable benefits are more energy and brain power, less pain, weight loss, better sleep, glowing skin….to name a few. Good Luck! Feel free to contact me. I would love to hear about your progress. Have a healthy, happy Thanksgiving! Cathy Lidster, B.Sc., GCFP, ACNRT, is a local and international Health Educator/Practitioner, Speaker.
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam “Remember, the storm is a good opportunity for the pine and the cypress to show their strength and their stability.” ~ Ho Chi Minh
Remembering the turbulent era of the Vietnam War, one can’t help but feel an uneasy sense of nostalgia arriving in Ho Chi Minh City. My experience was made especially poignant by the companionship of two particular tour mates: one a young Vietnamese-American woman sporting a southern accent who fled Saigon at the age of five as a ‘helicopter kid’; and the other a thoughtful older Vietnam vet who had been a pilot during the war. Flying into the former Saigon, I witnessed the raw emotional response that played across their faces. I cherished their company on this meaningful journey — what insight and humility they shared! Our first stop was the War Remnants Museum, once known as the Museum of American War Crimes. It’s a comprehensive, thought-provoking exhibit of photography and military equipment that offers a rare glimpse into the horrors of the ‘American War’ and its lasting legacy. The section dedicated to the
victims of Agent Orange is heart-wrenching. That disturbing imagery will remain with me forever, along with my utter contempt for the war machine and its profiteers, such as Monsanto. My next experience was equally educational, but adventurous too — an exploration of the C? Chi Tunnels. This military complex was a stronghold of the Viet Cong and is riddled with extensive tunnel systems, bunkers and ingenious traps. I adopt a ‘when in Rome’ attitude when traveling and consequently find myself participating in some shenanigans that go totally against my nature. So, after duckcrawling through the claustrophobic, humid tunnels, ‘little miss peacenik’ found herself firing a deafening AK-47 at the shooting range! Later we took a cruise on the scenic Mekong Delta and visited an elderly Vietnam Army vet’s home for tea, a Q & A and a rice paper demo. Another intriguing war era landmark is Independence Palace, built on the former site of the French
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Norodom Palace. While the outstanding 60’s architecture and furnishings are shagadelically groovy, the most fascinating parts of the building are the subterranean telecommunications and war rooms. After immersing ourselves in the bleak complexities of war, it was uplifting to explore the lively city. The iconic rooftop bar Saigon, Saigon, which was a hangout for journalists during the war, provided a fabulously fun evening of live music and dancing with a splendid view of the city. We shopped ‘til we dropped at B?n Thành Market, doing our best to barter for bargains on souvenirs, clothing, jewelry, crafts and spices. Then we roamed the bustling streets, ever watchful for motorcycles — you take your life in your hands just crossing the road in Vietnam. From street food to fine dining, Vietnamese cuisine is amazing. The most adventurous dish I tasted was at a Vietnamese bbq joint. Each table has its own mini bbq where you do
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the cooking. Along with morning glory, noodles, prawns and octopus, we were challenged to sample ‘jumping chicken’ — impossibly spicy frogs legs. Another memorable meal was at the home of former US ambassador to Vietnam, Henry Cabot. We enjoyed a formal dinner in the heritage manor filled with antique furnishings and rare historical photos. For a cultural evening, we took in a spirited folk music and dance performance at the opera house. The French colonial architecture is stunning. Uncle Ho (as Ho Chi Minh was affectionately known) surely did inspire his people. Having weathered centuries of colonialism and aggression, the resilient Vietnamese have emerged as a forwardlooking and forgiving people — but they do not forget!
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Coping with Cancer Cancer is a disease that demonstrates little discrimination and very little mercy and has likely touched every single person directly or by association in one form or another. It affects people of all ages, lifestyles, ethnicities, wealthy and otherwise. Finding ways to cope with the disease upon receiving that dreaded diagnosis is often left up to the individual and their family. Recently Self-Management BC in partnership with UVIC’s Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health offered a workshop in Kamloops: “Cancer: Thriving & Surviving Self-Management Program.” This is a program designed for people living with or that have been affected by cancer. Some of the topics covered include: techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain, poor sleep and living with uncertainty; setting priorities; relationships; nutrition; communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals; making decisions about treatment and complementary therapies; relationships; and appropriate exercise for regaining and maintaining flexibility and endurance. After completing this workshop participants have reported significant changes in: insomnia, exercise, fatigue, visits to physicians, communications with physicians and depression. The workshop runs for two-and-a-half hours once a week for six consecutive weeks; and is facilitated by two trained leaders who are cancer survivors or caretakers of cancer survivors. Each session is highly interactive, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. Each participant in the workshop receives a copy of the companion book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions. For more information about workshop dates and locations, call toll free at 1-866-902-3767. Visit the website at selfmanagementbc.ca or email selfmgmt@uvic.ca
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Fundraiser for the new BC SPCA Kamloops & District Community Animal Centre and “hair-raiser” for wigs for cancer patients
Haircut for Harry Ha Ha Submitted by Shirley McCaffrey
Fourteen years ago, my life was changed forever when I met a feisty, funny, little dog named Harry Ha Ha. Abandoned with over 25 other dogs to fend for themselves deep in the woods of the Cariboo, Harry Ha Ha’s new life started when he was rescued by Kent Kokoska of the BC SPCA. As the sole survivor, Harry was nursed back to health by Dr. Lewis and the amazing staff at Central Animal Hospital. That is where I met him while walking evacuated dogs during the 2003 wildfires. On August 2, 2017 this sweet soul crossed the Rainbow Bridge and in his memory I am raising funds for the new BC SPCA shelter here in Kamloops. During our years together, Harry Ha Ha was my rock, my best friend and my main support during the loss of a number of friends and family including my mother, sister, brother, ex-husband, four dear friends, and four fur babies. The majority of these losses were to cancer. I am cutting my hair for wigs for cancer patients with the Canadian Cancer Society and to raise money for the new shelter. For every five-hundred dollars raised, I will cut another inch of hair. I’m good with sporting a
buzz cut if it means more money for this wonderful organization that rescues thousands of animals in our province each year. To support Harry’s fundraiser, go to BC SPCA Champions for Animals and make your donation. https://tinyurl. com/haircutforharry Tax receipts for your donation will be generated by the BC SPCA. The haircut is to take place at the BC SPCA Christmas Craft Fair in November at TRU. Former Pilots & Paws Canada mascot (now Canadian Wings of Rescue) Harry alsobecame a familiar face on the streets of Kamloops. View his journey at facebook. com/1HarryHaHa Harry spent the last couple of years enjoying a staycation in Kamloops and had the opportunity to meet dozens of people around town including former Premier Christy Clark and Kamloops’ favourite street person, Michael.
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Continued from page 10 or maybe were exposed during that two week period. It is possible they were exposed to a virus not included in the seasonal vaccine. Usually flu vaccine works best with healthy younger adults and older children. Older population and people with certain chronic conditions may
develop less immunity after vaccination. These individuals still should get vaccinated because it is the best way to protect against flu infection. Where can I get a flu vaccine? Flu vaccines are available at pharmacies, doctor and nurse practitioner’s offices,
clinics, health departments, employers, and schools. When can I get my flu vaccine in Kamloops? Pharmacies must send their order to Interior Health by September 19 and usually receive their order by the end of September or beginning of October.
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How Not to Die By Michael Greger, M.D. with Gene Stone Flatiron Books, 2015, non-fiction, 562 pages. Available in bookstores, in eBook format, and through the TNRD library system Michael Greger watched as his 65-year-old beloved grandmother was sent home by her doctors to die: there was nothing else they could do for her end-stage heart disease. Coincidentally a television program aired featuring Nathan Pritikin and his revolutionary program for health, a plan combining a plant-based diet and exercise. Greger’s grandmother, wheelchair bound and close to death, travelled from Florida to California to begin the Pritikin regime. Within a month she was much better - out of the wheelchair and walking for miles each day. She lived a long life and became the inspiration for her grandson to pursue a medical career. His approach also centres on promoting health via the “low-tech marvels of good nutrition from plant-based whole foods, and exercise.” How Not to Die encourages people to educate
themselves in order to reap the health benefits of delicious, wholesome foods, the book liberally peppered with suggestions about how to maximize nutrition while eating with gusto. His popular website, NutritionFacts.org, complements the book, offering free researchbased information on nutrition. Part 1 of the book, “Preventing, Arresting, and Reversing Our Leading Killers” presents the dire statistics about specific diseases plaguing North Americans, including those of the heart, lung, brain, digestive tract, and diabetes. Each section includes a description of the disease, common treatments, and likely long-term consequences of having the disease. This information is followed by up-to-date research and its implications, with an emphasis on the benefits of plant-based whole foods as
part of the strategy to resist disease. In Part 2 Greger shares a list of a daily dozen of super foods and their properties, served with joie de vivre, passion, and helpful hints. How Not to Die is designed to be read by laypeople, regular folks who may be struggling with one or more health issues. Although the book is over 500 pages, almost 140 pages, in dense, small print, are the notes section, consisting of precise references to the various studies referred to in the body of the book. It takes determination to read the entire book, but the key message is so powerful that the effort is worth it. As always, each reader takes away whatever element is important to him or her. Michael Greger is a medical doctor, author, and speaker. Gene Stone is the author of Forks Over Knives and other material on plant-based nutrition.
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Two Much Guitar! will perform at Kamloops United Church on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. FMI go to Kamloops Live Box Office at kamloopslive.com or call 250-374-5483. There is still time to register for the Kamloops Adult Learners (KALS) fall courses. We offer 37 varied subjectsfrom Aging reversal to Yoga, and everything in between! Learn, laugh and enjoy in a stressfree environment. For information about KALS, registration, & courses go on-line to kals.ca Reveen, October 6, 7:30 p.m. at Coast Kamloops Theatre Room, 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops Tickets: kamtix.ca or Long & McQuade at 955 Lorne St, Kamloops
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Website & Show Video: reveenshow.com Kamloops United Church Fall Fair November 4, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 25 quality vendors with jewelery, stepping stones, handicraft, mixes, jams, 2 church baking tables, an “everything new table” and more. Refillable coffee and tea with a muffin $3.50. FREE entry to Fair with a ticket for hourly draw. Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. FMI 250314-1021 2017 Kamloops Fall Film Series 7 - 9 p.m. Paramount Theatre Sept. 28 – Lost in Paris; Oct. 5 – Brigsby Bear; Oct. 12 – The Midwife; Oct. 19 – Loving Vincent. Barnhartvale Coffee House. Doors open @ 6:30 p.m., music starts @ 7 p.m.
Feature act performs at approximately 9 p.m. “Open mic” for local musicians and small groups - sign up at the door - first come, first served. Admission $5. Free for open mic performers and children under 12. FMI: Chrisy @ 250-573-0025 or barnhartvalecoffeehouse. com. Kamloops’ original coffee house - Warm atmosphere, excellent music, and wonderful coffee & treats. From town, take the Trans Canada Highway east to the Dallas Petrocan. Follow Dallas Dr. to Barnhartvale Rd. and keep going for 7 km. Barnhartvale Hall is on the left. October 21 - Paige & Jakob; November 18 - The Porch Pickers from Vernon. (No Coffeehouse in December.)
Upcoming Alzheimer workshops Getting to Know Dementia: Friday, October 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. This introductory session reviews basic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia’s and the impact of receiving a diagnosis. Participants will learn about the different types of support available throughout the dementia journey, including an introduction to programs and services offered by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. This session is only intended for people experiencing early symptoms of dementia, as well as family members and friends. Your Voice Matters: Advocacy Tips for Caregivers: Tuesday, October 17, 6-8 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. In this workshop, participants will learn how to become more successful advocates for themselves and the person they are caring for, with
a particular focus on residential care advocacy. Dementia Dialogues: Wednesday, October 18 6-8 p.m. Dementia Dialogues are interactive learning opportunites for family caregivers to connect with one another and increase their knowledge about dementia and caregiving skills. Each session is an opportunity to learn about a different caregiving topic. Transitions along the Dementia Journey: How can we survive the Changes of Dementia: Understanding the process of change regarding perceptions, expectations and relationships and hear experiences from other caregivers. Dementia Dialogues: Activities for Person with Dementia: Monday, October 30, 1-3 p.m. Interactive learning opportunities for family caregivers to connect with one and other and increase their knowledge about dementia and caregiving skills. What are some of the benefits of helping
your family member stay involved and active: Learn how to adapt activities and overcome some of the challenges with involvement in activities. Hear about activities other group members have had success with. Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health: Tuesday, November 7, 1-3 p.m. Healthy aging is important for everyone, and it is essential not to forget the health of your brain as well! This workshop encourages participants to actively engage in protecting and maintaining their brain. Learn strategies and set goals for improving the health of mind, body and spirit. All workshops are held at the Alzheimer of B.C. Resource Centre, 235 1st Ave., Suite 405. Call to register: 250-377-8200 Email info.kamloops@ alzheimerbc.org. Cost: By Donation Pre-registraton is required. Programs with insufficient registrants will be cancelled.
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Classical music with a bang The Kamloops Symphony opens their Chamber Music concert series with a performance by the Fringe Percussion quartet on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Thompson Rivers University Alumni Theatre. Fringe Percussion is a Vancouverbased percussion quartet dedicated to presenting works from the contemporary Western art music and traditional non-Western repertories. The ensemble’s repertoire connects to the expressive cultural traditions of Bali, China, Cuba, Japan, Ghana and India. Fringe Percussion recognizes the
vitality, beauty and artistry inherent to world musics, and wishes to bring them to wider audiences. Fringe Percussion is Julia Chien, Greg Samek, Colin Van de Reep, and Daniel Tones. Experience all the energetic excitement of this spellbinding percussion quartet as the KSO begins their Chamber Music series with a bang! Tickets are $25, $10 for Students (under 19), $15 for TD Soundcheck Members (age 19-34), and can be purchased from Kamloops Live! Box Office at 1-866-374-5483 or www. kamloopslive.ca.
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Desert Gardens Ladies Auxiliary Submitted by Shirley Lunan Hi everyone hope you all had a great summer even with all the smoke. We are now open Mondays. We have lots of new items in the shop. We will have Hallowe’en items in the shop so come on down and see. Our hours are Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. So come in for a visit and have lunch or just a coffee. Hope to see you soon.
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SCC at Desert Gardens fall update Submitted by Penny Ouchi Our annual fall fair was a huge success with many folks attending and enjoying exhibits, pie and ice cream, baked goods, entertainment, the silent auction and many activities. We would like to thank Cathy McLeod, our Member of Parliament and Matt McLean, Clinical Counsellor and one of our wonderful tenants, for their judging of the many exhibits and official opening of the fair. With the arrival of September, our programs are back in full swing. We hope you will drop by and see everything we have to offer from card games, table tennis, square dancing, mahjong, scrabble, chair yoga, chair fitness and the list goes on. If you are not able to pop in, feel free to give us a call and get an update
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The Shores celebrates 25 years North Shore Community Centre news Submitted by Jo-Ann Eisenberger
Top left, Muriel Cluett and Bianca Goldberg cut the cake; bottom left, Dianne Zimmerman and Irene Strong share a laugh; top right, Bea and Gordon Bregoliss; middle right, Bianca Goldberg and MP Cathy McLeod; bottom right, Sharen Marteny and Deputy-Mayor Arjun Singh
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Shore Community Centre is our Christmas Craft Fair & Bake Sale on Saturday, November 4. There will be crafts, and a great selection of delicious baking for you to enjoy! The Craft Fair will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the Bake Sale will run from 10 a.m. for as long as supplies last. This will be a great chance to buy your Christmas baking and unique gifts. The Centre will be closed on Monday, October 9 and we would like to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving and also happy Halloween to all the goblins and tricksters.
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entertainment by The Posse, 50/50 draws and a roast pork dinner with all the fixings catered by Jill’s Cafe. The annual Antiques & Collectibles Sale will be held on Friday, October 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come out and shop for that unique gift, you can enjoy looking at a variety of items from the past, and learn some interesting bits of history. There will be refreshments available in the Maple Room as well as 50/50 raffle tickets on sale. Another major event coming up for the North
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Who are you calling a hoarder? Submitted by Trudy Frisk My friend, Connie, didn’t believe what I said. “It’s true,” I assured her. “The City of Vancouver has formed an AntiHoarding Task Force. They’ll be fully operational within months.” Anyone who knows Vancouver might assume the City had more pressing matters: gangs, drugs, homelessness, the vacant Olympic Village; to work on. Nope. In this socially engineered world one more personal habit has been declared a pathological problem requiring treatment. People who saved, reduced and recycled used to be admired as thrifty and frugal. Now they peer fearfully over their shoulders if their cupboard contains two boxes of crackers. Like me, Connie tends to save things. “What would you get rid of first?” I asked. She didn’t hesitate. ”I’ll throw
out the cat! What use is he?” She was joking, but it raises a crucial issue: who decides what to throw out? On what basis? A standard rule is, “If you haven’t used it for six months, throw it out.” Okay. There go the skiis, ski poles and wax, the Xmas ornaments, (only used for a short time, then hoarded for the rest of the year), the horses’ winter blankets, the branding irons, the seed drills, the apple press, the rototiller. Who invented that rule? Probably someone with no interests, no hobbies, no recreational experience, and certainly no connection to the natural world. Plowing, planting, harvesting, transporting and storing crops all require special seasonal equipment. So do picnicking, boating, snowmobiling. Should someone tell the Task Force?
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“What use is it?”, is another question. John Van Leeuwen can answer that. A cross-cut saw and old lantern hang on his walls across from a hay knife and a rug beater although he doesn’t plan on using them. John has helped restore and run many historic farming machines. He bristles when asked why not just throw them away. “It’s not hoarding, it’s preservation, saving our country’s history and culture.” That explanation would puzzle the “throw it away” brigade, whose homes so lack personal memorabilia they could be in the witness protection program. Saving items one doesn’t plan to use immediately, if ever, might pass scrutiny if they were valuable. So Grandma’s crystal bowl could stay, but an Easter basket from the last Easter a child spent with Grandma would have to go. All value is not necessarily monetary value. Our surroundings tend to reflect us, our lives, our experiences. Without them, who are we? Mementos preserve our personal history and our connections to family and friends. That Easter basket, a wedding invitation, a lumpy statue made by a six year old, the photo of a cousin’s boat becalmed on the Bay of Quinte, are tangible reminders of events and people important to us. Few people these days live on or can go back to the family farm, ranch or home. I’m one of the lucky ones. Our B.C. family home is now lived in by the third generation. My mother’s family farm in Manitoba is owned by descendants of another pioneer family, but it’s still there. My father’s family home in Ontario, in the family since the American Revolution, is owned and occupied by my cousins. I can go home. For those who can’t — photos, an old saddle, a crocheted table cloth — are reminders of ancestors gone but still remembered. The new anti-hoarding message contradicts the popular anticonsumerism message. Should we save or should we discard? To people who do their own mechanical or home repairs, the answer’s obvious. Keep it. Keep that piece of wire, length of twine, block of wood. It’ll come in handy. Of course, that’s a message from an era when a gardener didn’t drive to the garden store for plant stakes; he cut them from
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wood he already had. How many of you have recycled all your cardboard boxes, only to need one the next day? I can’t be the only one forced to grovel to the neighbourhood store for a flat box which I can duct tape back into shape. Those of us who keep things do so for several reasons. Growing up when there were no extras. Items were used and reused till they wore out. Tossing out something with wear or work left in it was unthinkable. The recycling movement played a part. A generation has spent decades sorting discarded material into recycling categories. Technology complicates recycling. Where do we take old computers? ‘Throwing things out’ just isn’t ethical. The term ‘hoarding’ implies unreasonably large quantities of ‘stuff.’ How much is too much? How many books should one person have? How many cars? Violins, horses, quilts, paintings, camp stoves? Is a committee, even a Vancouver committee, qualified to judge? I’ve speculated that acquiring stuff may have a genetic component. My father’s family keeps things. So do I and so does my son, although he tries to control the accumulation. The difficulty, he explains, is in the sorting. “There’s the ‘throw-it-out’ pile, there’s the ‘keep- it’ pile. They’re easy. Then there’s the ‘think-it-over’ pile. And that’s the biggest one!” I know exactly how he feels. I decided to attack my piles of clutter after a rummage for scrap paper in the kitchen junk drawer revealed, among other artifacts, a fossilized elastic band, contemporary with King Tut, and a pamphlet promoting Stephen Harper as Leader of the Canadian Alliance. The cleanup lasted till the tea canister. There were bags of tea from the last back-packing trip, whenever that was. Easy decision. “Out!” I thought, my hand poised over the compost bin. Wait a minute. I stared at the small cardboard box containing linden tea. ‘Product of West Germany’ proclaimed the label. West Germany? The Berlin Wall came down November 9, 1989. This might be a cultural artifact. Shouldn’t I consult e-Bay? The tea is still here. Historian Mona Saemerow believes “We don’t collect things; things collect us.” And they choose well.
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The 55+BC Games and Zone 8 members continue to inspire Thank you to all Zone 8 participants who journeyed to the Vernon 55+ BC Games Sept.1216. We commend your commitment to sporting competition and the benefits of staying physically, socially and mentally active. Although not from our zone, we commend and derive inspiration from Zone 10’s Maxine Smallwood of Terrace. A track and field participant in shot put, weight throw, hammer throw, discus, javelin and throws pentathlon, Maxine is returning to the site of her first Games on a slo-pitch team! In her words: “It has been a very enjoyable 30 years travelling to all the different cities in our beautiful province and
making wonderful friends a nomination for any and seeing my fellow position, please contact competitors each year. Linda Haas at 250-679I see it as a social event 3557 or lindahaas@ as well as a competition xplornet.com or and am very fortunate nominate at the meeting. to have been part of this The Joe Ziebart award wonderful experience.” will also be presented at Following are gold the AGM. This award, (1st), silver (2nd) and honoring Joe Ziebart who bronze (3rd) results. If on his retirement became you made the podium, an advocate for seniors, but it’s not reported recognizes people aged here, please let me know. 55+ for their efforts in Track and Field (Athletic Zone 8 and promotion of team results to come in the 55+ BC Games. November). Following the AGM, The Annual General there will be a fundMeeting, Oct. 19, 10 raising lunch buffet a.m. at Mocassin Square at noon at the Lotus Gardens on Tk’emlups Inn Restaurant, 512 Indian Band, off Shuswap Tranquille Road, Road opposite Sun Kamloops. Tickets Rivers, will wrap up this are $15 and will be year’s business, and elect available from members a 1st Vice-President, or contact Linda Haas and Secretary for 2-year at 250-679-3557 or terms. If you have See "Zone 8 Results" page 20
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Meat Draw 2:30 pm
WEDNESDAY Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Dart League
Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm
CLOSED
Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm
3
Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm
Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm
8
TUESDAY
MONDAY
13
Lounge Open 12 pm - 11:30 pm Dance Home Brew $10pp
SATURDAY Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm
7
Meat Draw 2:30 pm
14
Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm
20
Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib 7 pm Darts 7:30 pm Executive Meeting
Lounge Open 12 pm - 11:30 pm Dance Dan Damron $10pp
Lounge Open26 2 pm - 11 pm Crib 7 pm Darts 7:30 pm
Lounge Open27 12 pm - 11:30 pm Halloween Dinner & Dance Band TBA $10pp
TUESDAY IS SENIORS DAY!
KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE ON WINTER ROADS! Come in and see the people at Downtown Tire for the best advice & service on winter tires!
Specializing in fast, efficient service 1020 VICTORIA ST., KAMLOOPS 250-851-8887
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Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm
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Lounge Open 12 pm - 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm
9A - 1800 Tranquille Road
Kamloops, B.C. V2B 3L9 info@csikamloops.ca • 778-470-6000
WEDNESDAY
2
9
Sunday Night Dance THANKSGIVING 7:30 - 11 pm $10 at the door CLOSED
15
19
6
TIRES • WHEELS • BRAKES • TUNE-UPS • OIL CHANGES • ALIGNMENTS • SHOCKS • ETC.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4 pm
TUESDAY
Sunday Night Dance Chair Fitness 10am Euchre 1:30 pm 7:30 - 11 pm Pound Fitness 7 pm $10 at the door
8
12
Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib 7 pm Darts 7:30 pm
FRIDAY
Lounge Open 12 pm - 11:30 pm Dance Strange Brew $10pp
DOWNTOWN TIRE
31
OCTOBER 2017 Calendar of Events 1
Lounge Open 2 pm - 11 pm Crib 7 pm Darts 7:30 pm
5
Office: 250-374-1742
Submitted
Lounge Open 2 pm - 7 pm
Brock Activity Centre SUNDAY
THURSDAY
425 Lansdowne St.
Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y2
Special Mention: Men 80+ 4x400 relay: Wolfgang Heinzmann, Bruce Butcher, George Sennewald, Karl Mey: Gold and BC record.
16
Sunday Night Dance Chair Fitness 10am Euchre 1:30 pm 7:30 - 11 pm Pound Fitness 7 pm $10 at the door
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Sunday Night Dance Chair Fitness 10am Euchre 1:30 pm 7:30 - 11 pm Pound Fitness 7 pm $10 at the door
Sunday Night Dance Chair Fitness 10am 7:30 - 11 pm Euchre 1:30 pm $10 at the door Pound Fitness 7 pm
3 Wood Carving 10 am BINGO 6 pm
10 Wood Carving 10 am BINGO 6 pm
17 Wood Carving 10 am BINGO 6 pm
24
Wood Carving 10 am BINGO 6 pm
31
Wood Carving 10 am BINGO 6 pm
Lunch 11:30 am-1pm Cribbage 1 pm Chair Fitness 1:30 pm
THURSDAY 4
11
Lunch 11:30 am-1pm Cribbage 1 pm Chair Fitness 1:30 pm
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
5 Stitchers Club 9 am Bridge 1 pm Whist 1 pm
12 Stitchers Club 9 am Bridge 1 pm Whist 1 pm
19 Lunch 18 11:30 am-1pm Stitchers Club 9 am Cribbage 1 pm Bridge 1 pm Chair Fitness Whist 1 pm 1:30 pm 26 Lunch 25 Stitchers Club 9 am 11:30 am-1pm Bridge 1 pm Cribbage 1 pm Whist 1 pm Chair Fitness 1:30 pm
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7
13
14
Lunch 11:30 am-1pm Canasta 1 pm
Potluck Lunch 12 pm Canasta 1 pm
20
Lunch 11:30 am-1pm Canasta 1 pm ALS Support 1 pm
21
Prostate Cancer Support Group 10 am
27
Lunch 11:30 am-1pm Canasta 1 pm
Ask us about our Neighbourhood Kitchen “Take and Bake” program
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Zone 8 BC 55+ Games results
“The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.” ~Muhammad Ali
Continued from page 19 lindahaas@xplornet.com to reserve. The Lotus Inn put on a terrific lunch buffet last April, and we were in a roomy private meeting place. For extra fun and an opportunity to get a jump on Christmas presents, there will also be a bucket auction, a shared pot draw, and a candy guess. Tickets must be purchased or reserved by Oct. 13, with payment at the meeting or restaurant. So, let’s combine business with pleasure. See you on Oct. 19! Alf Konrad Tony Haas Alan Vyse Larry Tyssen Marek Glowacki Bruce Butcher Karl Mey George Sennewald James Roberts David Black Bill Falconer Margaret Rhebergen Lise Heroux Yvonne Dibblee
M65-69 M70-74 M75-79 M75-79 M75-59 M80-84 M80-84 M80-84 M70-74 M70-74 M95-99 W60-64 W60-64 W60-64
Phyllis Ebare Diane Matus Paulette McKinnon Kathy Brand Hellen Byron Diane Tighe Bev Ohms Pearl Ardell Linda Haas Maryan Kind Archery: Frank Gaspard Valery Gaspard Carpet bowling Marie Lewis, Louise Phoenix Sharon March, Hector Denton, Ernie Yungen Linda Verhoeven, Pete Verhoeven, Betty Smedley, Charlie Pecor
W0-74 W70-74 W70-74 W75-79 W75-79 W55-59 W65-69 W65-69 W65-69 W75-79
Discus, gold; shotput, silver 5000m power walk 1500m race walk,5000m power walk, gold; 800m, bronze Shotput, high jump, silver; triple jump, javelin, bronze Discus, hammer throw, weight throw, shot put, gold 10km road race, 5000m, shotput, silver; javelin, gold High jump, 200m, 50m, gold; 800m, silver; 80m hurdles, bronze Shotput, 80m hurdles, gold; 800m, silver Shotput, silver; throws pentathlon, bronze 50m, silver Discus, gold 100m, 200m, bronze; high jump, 80m hurdles, 50m, long jump, high jump, gold 15oom race walk, bronze Discus, shotput, weight throw, javelin, hammer throw, throws pentathlon, gold; high jump, silver 1500m race walk, gold; javelin, silver; discus, weight throw, bronze High jump, long jump, gold; hammer throw, bronze Weight throw, javelin, throws pentathlon, gold; hammer throw, discus, silver Weight throw, gold; discus, hammer throw, throws pentathlon, shotput, javelin, silver 1500m, silver; weight throw, bronze 1500m, 800m, 10km road race, silver; 100m. 200m bronze; 5000m, gold 1500m, silver 10km road race, gold 5000m power walk, 10km road race, silver 10km road race, gold
M70+, W63-69
Compound bow w/sight and release aid, Target and 3D, gold Compound bow w/sight and release aid, Target and 3D, gold
55+ pair 55+
Bronze Team of 3, silver
55+
Team of 4, bronze
Chase Seniors Centre
Chase Creekside Seniors
542 Shuswap Avenue • 250-679-8522
OCTOBER 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY
MONDAY
1
8
TUESDAY
2
Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm 9 THANKSGIVING
22
29
Bells & Bows 10 am Bingo 1 pm
3
8
Church Group 9 am 15
Church Group 9 am 22
Church Group 9 am 29
Church Group 9 am
17 Guys & Gals18 19 Wood Carving Bells & Bows Exercise 9 am 9 am 10 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Drop In Carpet Bingo 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Bowling 10 am Jam Session 7 pm
21
Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm
23 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm
24 Guys & Gals25 Wood Carving 26 Bells & Bows Exercise 9 am 9 am 10 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Drop In Carpet Bingo 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Bowling 10 am Jam Session 7 pm
Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm
30 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm
31 Bells & Bows 10 am Bingo 1 pm
TUESDAY
2
Glee Club 9:30 am AA 8 pm
Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm Rock Club 7 pm
9
10 Pool 1 pm THANKSGIVING Crib 1:30 pm Wheels to Meals
Glee Club 9:30 am AA 8 pm
Glee Club 9:30 am AA 8 pm
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17
Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm 23
30 Glee Club 9:30 am AA 8 pm
24 Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm Wheels to Meals
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Phone: 250-675-5358
President: Ralph Lutes 250-675-5485 Hall Bookings: H. Skulmoski 250-675-2126
Carving 9 am Cards 1 pm Pool 1 pm
THURSDAY
4
Quilting 9 am Pool 1 pm
5
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Tight Core 6 Exercise 10 am Ladies Snooker 1 pm
Scottish Dance 9:30 am
8
MONDAY
2
Carpet Bowling 10 am - noon Table Tennis 1-3 pm
9 THANKSGIVING Carpet Bowling 10 am - noon Table Tennis 1-3 pm
15
22
29
16
Carpet Bowling 10 am - noon Table Tennis 1-3 pm
23
Carpet Bowling 10 am - noon Table Tennis 1-3 pm
30
Carpet Bowling 10 am - noon Table Tennis 1-3 pm
7
11 Carving 9 am Cards 1 pm Pool 1 pm
12 Quilting 9 am Pool 1 pm
Tight Core13 Exercise 10 am Ladies Snooker 1 pm
Scottish Dance 9:30 am
18 Annual General Meeting 1 pm
19 Quilting 9 am Pool 1 pm
Tight Core20 Exercise 10 am Ladies Snooker 1 pm
Scottish Dance 9:30 am
25 Carving 9 am Cards 1 pm Pool 1 pm
26 Quilting 9 am Pool 1 pm
Tight Core27 Exercise 10 am Ladies Snooker 1 pm
14
21
28 Scottish Dance 9:30 am
Pool Tourney
31
Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm
OCTOBER 2017 Calendar of Events 1
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Passchendaele Road, Sorrento, B.C.
WEDNESDAY
3
20
Lakeview Community Centre Society SUNDAY
7
Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm
16 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm
MONDAY
Church Group 9 am
SATURDAY
6
14
OCTOBER 2017 Calendar of Events -
1
FRIDAY
5 Guys & Gals 4 Wood Carving Exercise 9 am 9 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Drop In Carpet Canasta 1 pm Bowling 10 am Jam Session 7 pm
Sorrento Drop-In Society SUNDAY
THURSDAY
10 Guys & Gals11 12 13 Exercise 9 am Wood Carving Bells & Bows Exercise 9 am 9 am Mini Crib 10 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Drop In Carpet Register 10:30 am Bingo 1 pm Canasta 1 pm Bowling 10 am Start 11 am Jam Session 7 pm
CLOSED 15
Open 8:30 to 11:30 am, 1:00 to 4:30 pm
WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
3
WEDNESDAY
4
A/E Chorus Practice 1 - 3 pm
THURSDAY
5
Carpet Bowling 10 am - noon Drop in Cribbage 1-3 pm Bingo 6 pm
10
11
12
General Meeting 2:30 pm
A/E Chorus Practice 1 - 3 pm
Drop in Cribbage 1-3 pm
17
24
18
A/E Chorus Practice 1 - 3 pm Gardener’s Club 7 pm
25 A/E Chorus Practice 1 - 3 pm
31
19 Drop in Cribbage 1-3 pm Bingo 6 pm
26
Carpet Bowling 10 am - noon Drop in Cribbage 1-3 pm
Lakeview Centre Squilax/Anglemont
FRIDAY
6
SATURDAY
7
Table Tennis 10 am
13 Table Tennis 10 am
20
14 Rise & Shine Breakfast 8-11 am
21
Table Tennis 10 am
27 Table Tennis 10 am
28 Fall Craft Fair & Bazaar 10 am - 2 pm
October 2017
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“Next time a stranger talks to me when I am alone, I will just look at him shocked and just whisper quietly: “You can see me?”
Shuswap Lake Senior Citizens Society
31 Hudson Ave. NE, Box 1552 Salmon Arm, V1E 4P6 250-832-3015
OCTOBER 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY
MONDAY
1
Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm
8
Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm
15
Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm
Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm
2
Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm
16
Painting Group10 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Mt. Ida Painters 17 Art Show 9 am - 7 pm Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm
23 Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm
30 Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm
Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm
Painting Group 3 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
4
5
Painting Group24 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Cyber Seniors Computer Class 9:30 am - 1 pm Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm Painting Group31 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Cyber Seniors Computer Class 9:30 am - 1 pm Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm
11
MONDAY
12
Monday Morning Market 8
9
THANKSGIVING Office Closed
15
18 Director’s Meeting 10:30 - 11 am
25 Potluck Dinner 5 pm
19
Monday Morning Market 29
WEDNESDAY
Foot Care (by appt. only)
Lunch w/Friends 10
Foot Care (by appt. only)
Lunch w/Friends
23
Monday 30
24
Foot Care (by appt. only)
Lunch w/Friends
1
Duplicate Bridge 1 pm
8 Pancake Breakfast 8 am - 12 pm Duplicate Bridge 1 pm Jammers Dance 7 pm
15 Duplicate Bridge 1 pm
22 Duplicate Bridge 1 pm
29 Duplicate Bridge 1 pm
Bingo
14
Bingo
21
Doors open 4 pm Walk Ins: 6 pm
26
27
Cyber Seniors Computer Class 9:30 am - 1 pm
Bingo
28
Doors open 4 pm Walk Ins: 6 pm
320A Second Ave. NE
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
4
Foot Care (by appt. only)
5
Day Away
11
Foot Care (by appt. only)
Foot Care (by appt. only)
12
Good Food Box Pick Up Board Mtg 1 pm
Foot Care (by appt. only)
13
14
20
21
27
28
Day Away
Day Away 19
25
7
Day Away
Day Away
18
SATURDAY 6
Day Away
26
Day Away
Day Away
2
Table Tennis 8:30 am Board Meeting 9:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm Line Dancing 1:30 pm
3
4
Weightwatchers 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am Ladies Pool 12 noon Darts 1 pm Weightwatchers 5:30 pm
Table Tennis 8:30 am Canasta 9:30 am Square Dancers 7 pm
10 THANKSGIVING 9 Weightwatchers 8:30 am KITCHEN CLOSED Scrabble 9:30 am Regular activities possible: Ladies Pool 12 noon Crib, Line Dancing, Keep Darts 1 pm Fit, Camera Club - Check Weightwatchers 5:30 pm with coordinator
Table Tennis 8:30 am Canasta 9:30 am Square Dance 6:30 pm
16 17 Table Tennis 8:30 am Weightwatchers 8:30 am Board Meeting 9:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Ladies Pool 12 noon Crib 1:30 pm Darts 1 pm Line Dancing 1:30 pm Weightwatchers 5:30 pm 23
Table Tennis 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm Line Dancing 1:30 pm Camera Club 7 pm
30 Table Tennis 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm Line Dancing 1:30 pm
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Table Tennis 8:30 am Canasta 9:30 am Floor Curling 1:30 pm Square Dancers 7 pm
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Weightwatchers 8:30 am Table Tennis 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am Canasta 9:30 am Ladies Pool 12 noon Floor Curling 1:30 pm Darts 1 pm Square Dancers 6:30 pm Weightwatchers 5:30 pm
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Weightwatchers 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am Ladies Pool 12 noon Darts 1 pm Weightwatchers 5:30 pm
CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME TRAILERS • COACHES • CAMPERS • 5TH WHEELS • MOTOR HOMES
Remember, we will also trade UP or DOWN to get you the unit you want!
OFFICE HOURS MON-FRI 10 AM-2 PM RAINBOW CAFE RE-OPENS SEPT. 5 WEDNESDAY
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Save the difficulty & inconvenience of trying to sell your RV by yourself!
HALLOWEEN
TUESDAY
LIMITED ROOMS AVAILABLE
Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1
Morning Market Foot Care Caregiver (by appt. only) Support Group Lunch w/Friends 10 am
MONDAY
We are a home that offers an active social life, nutritious meals and a carefree lifestyle. For more information on our unique, home-style assisted living residence, call or email activecare1607@gmail.com.
COMFORT & SECURITY IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING
Drop-In Pool Monday through Friday 10 am - 2 pm
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OCTOBER 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY
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Cyber Seniors Computer Class 9:30 am - 1 pm
Spiritualist Church ............Gloria Makey 250-832-8058 Mount Ida Painters .........Olena Bramble 250-803-9688 Tuesday Painting .............. Ross Chester 250-832-3579 Bingo Manager .................. Wendy Bond 250-253-3506 Hall Rentals ........................David Didow 250-833-0902
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17 Monday 16 Foot Care Morning Market (by appt. only) Caregiver Support Group Lunch w/Friends 10 am
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Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550 Office Hours: 9 am - 3 pm
TUESDAY 2
7
Bingo
Doors open 4 pm Walk Ins: 6 pm
OCTOBER 2017 Calendar of Events 1
6
Doors open 4 pm Walk Ins: 6 pm
Seniors’ Resource Centre - Salmon Arm SUNDAY
Use a hanging shoe rack on the back of a door to store cleaning supplies. This is also a great way to help keep these items away from younger children.
SATURDAY
Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm
Mt. Ida Painters Art Show 9 am - 7 pm
29
WEDNESDAY
Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm
THANKSGIVING9
22 Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm
TUESDAY
LIFE HACK: CLEANING SUPPLIES STORAGE
5thaveseniors.org
THURSDAY
5
Keep Fit 10:45 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2pm Crib 7 pm
12 Keep Fit 10:45 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2pm Crib 7 pm
19
Keep Fit 10:45 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2pm Crib 7 pm Vintage Car 7 pm
26
Keep Fit 10:45 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2pm Crib 7 pm
FRIDAY
6
Sing-A-Long 9:45 am Canasta 10 am Whist 10 am Birthday Lunch 12 pm Bridge 1 pm
13 Sing-a-long 9:45 am Canasta 10 am Whist 10 am Bridge 1 pm
20
Sing-A-Long 9:45 am Canasta 10 am Whist 10 am Bridge 1 pm
27
Sing-A-Long 9:45 am Canasta 10 am Whist 10 am Bridge 1 pm
SATURDAY
7
Auditorium Rented 4 pm
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14 Auditorium Rented 1 pm
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We’ll eliminate all the problems for you!
Auditorium Rented
28 Auditorium Rented
“On the Auto Mile”
Tel:
250-374-4949
Toll Free: 1-800-555-8373
2449 Trans Canada Hwy. E., Kamloops, BC V2C 4A9 www.SouthThompsonRV.com
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“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”
Recipes of the Month
Reprinted with permission and in loving memory from Eleanore Moore’s cookbook “Family Favourites, Past & Present”
In time for a fall feast
~ Marcel Proust 601 BANCROFT
Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society
Ashcroft, B.C. 250-453-9828
OCTOBER 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY
1
Closed
MONDAY
2
8
9 Thanksgiving
Closed
16 Bridge
22 Closed
23 Bridge
29 Closed
3
WEDNESDAY
17 Carpet Bowling, Cards & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm 24 Carpet Bowling, Cards & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
30
4
Closed
10 Carpet Bowling, Cards & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
Closed
15
Muriel Scallon, President
Carpet Bowling, Cards & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
Bridge
Closed
TUESDAY
THURSDAY
11 Bridge
12
Closed
Pot Luck noon19 & General Meeting 1pm Guys Games
25 Closed
6 - 8 sweet potatoes or yams Wash and bake. Peel and mash while very warm. Add: 1/2 c brown sugar 1/2 c butter or margarine Mash and stir until well blended. Place in a greased casserole and heat in oven at 325°F until hot. Remove from oven and top with large marshmallows, then place under broiler and brown, 2-3 seconds (a delicate brown). NOTE: This casserole may be made in advance and frozen, except for the marshmallows, which must be added last.
A tradition at every Thanksgiving dinner
Golden Glow Salad 1 85 g. pkg lemon jello 1 c boiling water 1 tbsp vinegar 1 c grated carrots 1/2 c celery, finely chopped or grated 1 c crushed pineapple Dissolve jello in water, stir in vinegar and let set until syrupy. Combine pineapple and vegetables and add to the gelatin. Refrigerate for several hours before serving. YIELD: 6-8 servings
Prize Pumpkin Pie 2 tbsp flour ½ tsp salt
½ tsp ginger ½ tsp mace ½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp cinnamon 1/3 c brown sugar ¼ c maple syrup 1 c scalded milk 2 eggs – well beaten 1 ½ c canned pumpkin 1 10” unbaked pie shell
In a mixing bowl beat the eggs, sugar, milk, pumpkin, salt and spices. Pour into ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan. Cut together the cake mix and butter until coarse. Sprinkle over the pumpkin mix and bake, at 350°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cut in squares and serve with whipped cream.
Hours: 9am-7pm EVErYDaY
Proud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 101 - 365 Murtle Crescent • Clearwater • (250) 674-2213
16
Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm 22
23
Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm 29
Carpet Bowling 9:30 am 10
Carpet Bowling 9:30 am
MONDAY
THURSDAY
Adult Support11 9:30 am to 1 pm Canasta, Pool & Fun Cards 1:30 pm
FRIDAY
2
8
15 3rd Sunday Social 12:30 Wells Gray Inn 22
9
Adult Support18 9:30 am to 1 pm Canasta, Pool & Fun Cards 1:30 pm 24 Adult Support25 9:30 am to 1 pm Carpet Bowling Canasta, Pool & 9:30 am Fun Cards 1:30 pm
16
23 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm
29 Giant Crib Legion 10 am M&M Lunch Wells Gray Inn 12:30 pm
30 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm
7
Fall Variety Fair 9 am to noon
12
13
14
19
20
21
27
28
Carpet Bowling 9:30 am 26 Whole Health Footcare Carpet Bowling 9:30 am
Whole Health Footcare
31
Carpet Bowling 9:30 am
TUESDAY
3
WEDNESDAY
4
Crib 1pm Legion
10
Evergreen Acres (unless otherwise noted)
17 Seniors’ Luncheon 10:30 am @ Elks Hall 24 Bunco 1:30 pm Seniors Drop-in Centre
11
31
18 Crib 1pm Legion Music & Refreshments 1 pm Crib 1pm Legion
THURSDAY
Phone: 250-674-8185 5
Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm
Crib 1pm Legion
THANKSGIVING
Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm
SATURDAY
6
Carpet Bowling 9:30 am
17
Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm
Bingo 5-9 pm Elks Hall
28
Box 791 Barriere V0E 1E0
OCTOBER 2017 Calendar of Events 1
Bingo
4431 Barriere Town Road
Clearwater Seniors’ Activities SUNDAY
21
Fall Tea & Bazaar 1 - 3 pm
Adult Support 4 Carpet Bowling5 9:30 am to 1 pm 9:30 am Canasta, Pool & Fun Cards General Meeting 1:30 pm 3 pm
Carpet Bowling 9:30 am
30
Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm
WEDNESDAY
3
9
CLOSED
My sister-in-law Louise Moore’s yummy alternative to pie 1 box yellow cake mix 1/2 c butter or margarine softened 6 eggs 1 c sugar 2 c milk 3 1/2 c canned pumpkin 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cloves 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger
TUESDAY
THANKSGIVING
15
Bingo
31
2
Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm
Mix all ingredients together and pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake in a hot oven (450°F) for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 325°F and bake for 30 to 40 minutes longer or until filling is firm. Knife inserted in center should come out clean. Let cool. Serve with whipped cream.
Pumpkin Pudding Cake
MONDAY
8
14
27 Closed
OCTOBER 2017 Calendar of Events 1
20 Carpet Bowling, Cards, & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
7
Bingo
13
26 Guys Games
SATURDAY
Carpet Bowling, Cards & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
Bridge
SUNDAY
6
Carpet Bowling, Cards, & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
Guys Games
18
FRIDAY
Carpet Bowling, Cards, & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
Guys Games
Barriere & District Seniors Society
Sweet Potato (or Yam) Casserole
5
25
FRIDAY
6
7 Hike: Meet @ Strawberry BBQ Dinner 5 pm Moose 9 am @Legion Darts 7 pm Legion
12 13 Carpet Bowling Hike: Meet @ Strawberry 1-3 pm Moose 9 am Writer’s Circle Darts 7 pm Legion 2 pm Library 19 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm
SATURDAY
14 Meat Draw @ Legion 1 - 3 pm
20 21 Hike: Meet @ Strawberry BBQ Dinner 5 pm Moose 9 am @Legion Darts 7 pm Legion
26 27 Carpet Bowling Hike: Meet 1-3 pm @ Strawberry Moose 9 am Writer’s Circle Darts 7 pm Legion 2 pm Library
28 Meat Draw @ Legion 1 - 3 pm
October 2017
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Exercise 8:30 am
Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am UPS 7 pm
Exercise 8:30 am
9 THANKSGIVING
Closed 15
16
Open 9 am - noon 22
30
Open 9 am - noon
MONDAY
8
WEDNESDAY 3
Open 9 am - noon Games Morning
15
9
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Drop-in Centre 80 – 150 Opal Village Centre Mall THURSDAY
4
FRIDAY 5
League Bowling 10 am - 2 pm
10 11 Open League Bowling 9 am - noon 10 am - 2 pm Games Morning 17 18 Open League Bowling 9 am - noon 10 am - 2 pm Games Morning
12
19
General Meeting 1 pm 26
SATURDAY 6
Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm
7
Games Night 6 - 10 pm
13 Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm
Games Night 6 - 10 pm
20 Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm
Games Night 6 - 10 pm
27 Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm
14
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28
Games Night 6 - 10 pm
31 Open 9 am - noon Games Morning
TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC. and O.A.P.O. Br. #168 1675 Tutill Court • Ed Collins, President
THURSDAY
2 Horseshoes 10 am 3 4 5 Exercise “Stand Bingo 1 pm Carpet Bowling Horseshoes 10 am Tall, Don’t Fall” Doors open at 11 am 1:30 pm Duplicate Bridge 10 am Court Whist 7 pm Floor Curling 1 pm 7 pm Crib 1:30 pm
FRIDAY
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Knowing when to bend
After a summer that was not really summer, with its long, wet spring, forest fires and smoky skies, and closures of our local parks for weeks on end, I was delighted when the parks were finally opened again. One of my greatest summer pleasures is walking the trails in Kenna Cartwright Park in the early morning hours, watching the sun come alive over the hills, and watching as the natural world greets the new day with birds twittering and butterflies flittering. I was only a few hundred meters into my walk when I noticed the tree growing alongside the trail, its twinned trunks emerging from the base, sunlight illuminating a tree I had never really seen before. What struck me about this tree was
that one of the trunks was bent slightly at the point where the twins separated to begin their independent reach for the sky. These two trunks grew tall and straight side-by-side, yet one grew with a bend. What a perfect metaphor for how we must sometimes bend to live side-by-side with others – others we may not agree with spiritually or politically. It seems that too many conversations these days grow more strident and more dualistic: “I’m right and you’re wrong and that’s it.” In his wisdom teachings, Jesus said that all the religious laws could be summed up with these three principles: love God, love your neighbour, love yourself. Recently I’ve seen t-shirts that expand on the second of these principles: Love your neighbour: love your homeless neighbour, love your gay neighbour, your Muslim neighbour, your black neighbour, your atheist neighbour, your Jewish neighbour, and your
We are seeking Special Skills Volunteers!! You will be helping at our events that occur throughout the year. Your skill will depend on which events you can attend and how you can be involved at each event. The ideal candidate is comfortable teaching, performing and interacting with people of all ages. Do you have these skills? Photographer, Chef, Yoga Instructor, Face Painter, Musician, Sports instructor. Excellent individual and group communication skills, good physical health and mobility, reliable and professional, friendly and warm personality. Please contact Jasanne at 250-374-6134 Volunteer Sewing Instructor Required The Volunteer Sewing Instructor will co-facilitate a sewing class. Support new and existing members of
Christian neighbour… This idea of loving others is found in many of the world’s religions. Aside from being a religion-based exhortation, it is also common sense. How does humanity survive if we favor violence and hatred over love? Just recently in a high school in Spokane, Washington, one student was killed when another student decided to pay his bullies back by randomly shooting fellow students in the school’s hallway. The young man who lost his life that day, Sam Strahan, was a friend of the shooter. When he saw what was happening, he reached out in love and said to his friend, “This isn’t what you want to do.” Sam was right. Killing others is not the answer. Killing others with bullets, with words or with actions is not loving. The shooter had been wounded by words and actions and responded from his place of pain with violence. Learning to love and to respect the “others” we encounter in our community and in this
world takes the kind of strength that Sam Strahan demonstrated. Sam is being remembered as a hero, a young man of tremendous courage. One half of that tree grew straight up from the base of the trunk, the other half bent away from the base and then grew straight up beside its twin. Living side-byside in a world that is so diverse is difficult – and takes a bit of bending. Without that bend, the twins would have grown farther apart as they grew taller. With the bend, they grew side-by-side, roughly a foot apart from base to tops. The surprise of the tree was that it was the half of the tree that was bent that was larger – and presumably stronger – as if in its bending it grew a bit faster than the other half. Wisdom knows when it’s time to bend a little and courage finds a way to make that bend happen. Rev LeAnn Blackert ministers with the congregation of Mount Paul United Church on the north shore of Kamloops (mtpauluc.ca)
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to volunteer. For more information, contact Gord Stewart or call 250-554-2572. Volunteer Tutors - Volunteers will read one-toone with two or three elementary aged children who are not confident readers at local elementary schools. Starting the middle of Oct. - Jan. and also Feb. - Apr. (10 weeks, one day a week). There will be two recruiting orientations per year in Jan. and in Sept. at the Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Crescent. 16+ to volunteer. For more information contact the Literacy Outreach Coordinator Cami Klohn or call 250-573-1785 For these and many other volunteer opportunities please call 250-372-8313 or visit our website volunteerkamloops.org
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What does an undertaker do on Hallowe’en?
Most people avoid death, don’t want to talk about it, and don’t want to even THINK about it. They’re ‘grossed out’ by the thought of a dead body and they certainly wouldn’t want to spend any time in a morgue or a funeral home. I call these people the “death avoiders.” They’re normal. On the other hand, a tiny sliver of our society faithfully faces the stark reality of death every single day. This includes health care workers, police and fire departments, coroners, pathologists, search
and rescue/emergency workers, 911 operators, paramedics, cemetery and cremation workers, dedicated hospice staff and volunteers, tow truck drivers, and, of course, your friendly neighbourhood undertaker. I call these people the “death embracers.” For 364 days of the year, it seems that 99 percent of the population are death avoiders; the other 1 percent are death embracers. For 364 days, the death avoiders tend to think the death embracers are, well, a little odd. You wouldn’t believe how many times I get invited to a party…once! Then, along comes Hallowe’en. Much to the chagrin and amazement of the death embracers, the death avoiders don their creepy costumes
and makeup (they become ghouls, zombies, goblins, axe murderers, etc.) and throw lavish parties to celebrate their dark side! They decorate their houses, fill the rooms with cob webs, spiders, ghosts and shocking displays, and invite the neighbours over to see if they can scare the pants off them! And it’s not just the adults who engage in this behavioural madness: kids embrace this scary night too. What’s more, we reward their bizarre behaviour by filling up their sacks with candy! It’s pure fantasy, it’s lunacy, and it’s mind boggling to us sober death embracers. So, what does your friendly undertaker do on Hallowe’en? I used to stay home (funeral home, that is) and hand out “Coffin Crisps” to the Munchkins. But that
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I was in a cemetery this summer visiting a small perfectly aligned row of graves at the edge of a small prairie town in Saskatchewan. It was the five-year anniversary of my husband’s death and I had helped bury his parents years before. My husband has a marker next to theirs with a tiny portion of his ashes buried underground. The rest of the ashes are at our farm underneath a heritage maple tree planted in his honour. This spring the maple tree was flourishing and for once the elk had not nibbled away the top leaves over the winter. I still have to remind myself that he actually died and we are not riding into the sunset together. The death guru Elizabeth Kubler Ross would say it is the stage of grief called disbelief. Who knew it would last so long?
But my own death seems very close too. I’m fond of saying I have fifteen years left if I’m lucky. That does not seem very long. So I think about my death not in a maudlin way, just knowing that when I die I want to have lived my life fully but I worry about what I might have to go through to get there.
My grandfather’s gravestone b.1874 - d.1920 (46 years) The Buddhists believe it’s helpful to meditate on death regularly to remind us since we are going to die anyway, how might we live our life today. But we live in a youth-loving death-defying culture. I’ve been busy, cramming everything into a tiny time frame,
not appreciating daily ordinary moments of joy. I fret about the future which is almost totally unpredictable and can’t let go of the past I cannot change. He died and is gone and will not be there to support me as I age. My body reminds me every day I cannot get wrinkle cream that works, my life is not reflected in the advertised promise of a gold and silver partnersupported senior life, and there will be lonely pain in my old age. I’m perversely fascinated by cemeteries moss covered gravestones surrounded by Yew trees and daffodils where my English ancestors are buried, and in Paris the famous Père Lachaise cemetery of gigantic mausoleums that hosts the extravagant pink edifice of Oscar Wilde; its cracks choked with adoring notes, and where Jim Morrison’s grave is policed 24 hours a day to prevent vandalism. But this year, one that had the most meaning was the small graveyard in the middle of the prairie mowed by a faithful man that tends it, making sure it is pristine when I visit.
all changed last year, when I was invited to be “the undertaker” on the Kamloops Heritage Ghost Train. Igor the clumsy but lovable funeral apprentice, Lady Begonia the murdered matriarch, and I held a wild, scary, funny and crazy funeral on board the Ghost Train, and people lined up to see it. There were many twists and turns in this
macabre five minute plot, and people had a great time. So, we’ve been invited to volunteer again this year. And… the plot has thickened! Watch out…you might be asked to pull an artery from the artery jar. Or make a withdrawal from the eye bank! I hope to see you there, at 7 p.m. on October 20, 21, 27 and 28. Note: we repeated the funeral
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Excelsior Rebekah Lodge No.23: General meeting second Tuesday of every month 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. 423 Tranquille Rd. If you have kidney-related issues and questions, and would like to chat with someone who has been there, the Kamloops Kidney Support Group is here for you. We meet on the second Saturday of each month at Romeo’s Kitchen in the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. You won’t get any medical advice from us, but we are here to share our experiences, whether you may be pre-dialysis or on dialysis, a kidney donor or a recipient, a family member, or anything in between. FMI call Edna Humphreys at 250-376-6361, Dorothy Drinnan at 250-5732988, or Margaret Thompson at 250-819-3135. Kamloops Antiques, Collectibles and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month. September – June at Heritage House on Lorne Street, Riverside Park 7 p.m. Guests and new members welcome. FMI call: 250-372-0468 Bernice or 250-377-8364 Joyce. Diabetes Support Group The Hamlets, 3255 Overlander Dr., Monday, October 2, 1:30-3 p.m. Guest Presenter: Patricia Flanagan, Certified Orthotist. Everyone Welcome!
The Kamloops Family History Society invites you to join us at the Heritage House in Riverside Park on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7 - 9 p.m. (September to May, except December) Next meeting Sept 28. FMI contact Connie at 250-852-3218. Myeloma Support Group for people with Myeloma and their caregivers or family in Kamloops and area. Meet second Tuesday of March, May, July, October and December. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Japenese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon St. FMI Cathy 250-372-6754. Learn to play the Ukulele Beginner lessons begin the week of Sept. 11. FMI contact Gary at sixtyish@shaw.ca or 250-570-1845. Municipal Pension Retirees Assoc. meets Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. in the CSI activity center, Brock shopping center. Join us to talk to other retirees, meet former coworkers and have a voice about your MPP Pension. FMI call Jean 250-374-1191. St. Paul’s Cathedral Thrift Shop 360 Nicola Street is open Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. to June. Handicapped access from the alley between Nicola and St. Paul. Ukulele fun every Monday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Plura Hills United Church, 2090 Pacific Way or every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Cottonwood Centre, 730 Cottonwood
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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. The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH Thrift Seller is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 146 Victoria St. We welcome you to come shop, donate or volunteer. Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meets the second Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 405, 235 – 1st Ave. For more information please contact Tara Hildebrand, support and education coordinator Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 250-377-8200. Army Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada - Unit 290. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. We are located at #9-177 Tranquille Rd. Contact information: 250554-2455. We still have our Tuesday night free bingo starting at 4:30 p.m. and our Wednesday darts
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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. 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 info 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, 250-579-8259 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. 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. Kamloops Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Heritage House every Monday at 7 p.m. Beginner and open games. Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for intermediate games. Friday 12:30 p.m. open game. Thursday at 7 p.m., at Cottonwood, intermediate and open games. Upcoming Lessons: Beginner lesson starting Sept. 3 Aileen Specht aileenspecht@ shaw.ca. Play of the hand: Brenda Mathews classes start Jan. 2018. FMI sit website kamloopsduplicate bridgeclub.ca
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 250376-0917, Kay at 250-8280819 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 Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre, 9A1800 Tranquille Rd. Phone 250-376-4011 or email larubekam1947@gmail.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.
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STARTING MID-OCTOBER
JUST WALK INTO PRATT’S PHARMACY and we’ll get you on your way Influenza can lead to serious complications and even death for people in high risk groups. Protect yourself and those around you. Shots available for private and provincially insured individuals starting in mid-October. Go to prattscompoundingpharmacy.com to see when they are available. Call to find out if you are eligible for your free vaccine!
100-321 Nicola St.
250.374.7226
For your convenience, we offer FREE delivery!
THANK-YOU FOR CONTINUING TO SUPPORT OUR INDEPENDENT PHARMACY
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More BC 55+ Games success
KAMLOOPS CIVIC BY-ELECTION SEPTEMBER 30 CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR
for council
The KIDS - Kamloops Interior Dragons took Bronze in both the Ladies and Mixed Dragon Boat Competition Friday, September 15 during the 55+BC Games held in Vernon this year. Twenty paddlers all over 55 years of age paddled a dragon boat down a 500 m course in 2:06 minutes.
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• Accessible streets & buildings • Pedestrian/cyclist safety • Increased light industrial lands • Unified business licences Contact Nancy at 250.319.2500 nancy.bepple@gmail.com AUTHORIZED BY ALISON BEPPLE, FINANCIAL AGENT, ALISON.BEPPLE@HOTMAIL.CA
CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR
Kamloops Lawn Bowlers were well represented at the recent 55+ Games held in Vernon. The Zone 8 players consisted of members from the two Kamloops Clubs, McArthur Park and Riverside. The Lawn Bowling competition consisted of 4 separate events: Mixed Fours, Mixed Triples, Women’s Pair and Men’s Pairs. Kamloops won in three of the four events. Women’s Pairs, Men’s Pairs and Mixed Triples. Winners were McArthur’s Brenda Clark and Pam Jones; McArthur’s Ross Perkin and Ron Bell; and Riverside’s Laurel Hunt, Bruce Clary and Ron McColl. CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR
I represented the citizens of Kamloops and the Thompson Valleys for 17 years as your MLA: 1996-2013. My greatest satisfaction in public service was in bringing benefits to your community, and solving problems for individuals. Some examples are TRU, TRU Law, the Kamloops Art Gallery building, improvements to Royal Inland Hospital, Thrupp Manor, and new Seniors’ Housing options all over Kamloops, the Tournament Capital Centre, New Life Mission’s building and funding, and many more.
JEANNE MARR CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR
Target issues for me will be:
KEVIN KRUEGER 250.851.1802 kevindkrueger @gmail.com Authorized by financial agent Ron Olynyk, 250-372-1116
• Personal Safety of Seniors and all citizens in your homes, and in public. Tight collaboration with the RCMP. • Continual improvements in housing options for Seniors and all citizens. Expansion of “Aging in Place” choices. • It is well understood that people’s health and longevity are optimized if they are supported in their own homes. • Mobility through safe and convenient public transportation. • Expanding convenient, easily accessible recreation options: parks, paths, trails. • Facilitating both employment and volunteering options for citizens of all ages. • Listening to the ideas and concerns of all citizens, with appropriate action in responding and meeting needs.
RAY DHALIWAL Accountable, Approachable, Accessible, Triple “A” Vote for RAY! Authorized by Ray Dhaliwal, candidate and financial agent rays_lock@yahoo.ca
The residents of Kamloops have a strong and diverse voice and I want to listen to that voice and carry it forward. We live in a wonderful community but there are always areas to focus on and improve. I want to focus on developing more jobs in technology without compromising our industrial jobs, which are the bedrock of our city. We have a worldclass university and we want to retain these students by creating opportunities and supporting mentorship programs. Small business, combined, makes up Kamloops’ largest employer. We need to support these businesses, ensuring sustainability and growth. I want to ensure that our tax dollars are spent efficiently and responsibly. I believe that we, as a city, are only as strong as our most vulnerable and we need to support and expand programs we provide with the goal to make them viable and sustainable.
Email: Jeanne_marr@hotmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/J.Marr.Kamloops/ Authorized by financial agent P Skalozub marr.4.citycouncil@hotmail.com
Do you think the City of Kamloops has reached its potential? Is it truly meeting the needs of its citizens? These are some of the conversations I have had over the years with people I have come to know through my work as an established locksmith. These same people have encouraged me to represent them and their concerns in the upcoming by-election. People are tired and frustrated with the status quo and want real change reflective of what they value. They want a safe community, job creation and job security, thoughtful taxation, growth of small businesses, family support, and opportunities to be heard. If you share similar feelings and want positive change, then vote for me, Ray Dhaliwal. Just as I have worked tirelessly in my business for the past 35 years and in my volunteer capacity as president of the Kamloops Multicultural Society (hosting the Canada Day Folkfest), I am ready and willing to devote that same focus and energy into putting Kamloops on the map as a progressive, forward thinking community where individual voices matter. The by-election is the perfect opportunity for you, as a voter, to take a small leap of faith and ‘test-drive’ your choices before the full slate municipal elections happen next year. As the song goes by Trooper, “Raise [Rays] a Little Hell”: “If you don’t like what you got, why don’t you change it; If you know there’s something wrong, why don’t you right it.” Vote for Ray!
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EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE. EXTRAORDINARY CARE
At Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre
THE DIFFERENCE IS INSIDE WE TAKE CARE OF OUR CUSTOMERS, clients and friends from the moment they first walk in our door to their service and reminder program, cleaning and service appointments right through the life of the hearing instrument. WE WANT TO SEE YOU! WE TAKE CARE OF YOU! RIGHT FROM THE START WE OFFER: • Our no charge service reminder program • We encourage you to stop in at any time. • Latest technology, old fashioned service If you’re close by stop in, even if it’s only ensures that you’re never forgotten. • No charge hearing evaluations to have a cup of coffee. We like to see our We’ll call to remind you of your quarterly • Complimentary coffee and tea customers and know that everything is cleaning appointment or to let you know working the way it should be. when your warranty is about to expire. • Hearing aid cleanings to everyone. Whether you are our customer or not, we • After every hearing aid fitting, we contact There’s no risk to seeing if improving your want your hearing instruments to work you to ensure that if you have any hearing will improve your life. CALL TODAY correctly! questions or issues that need discussing TO BOOK A COMPLIMENTARY HEARING EXAM they are taken care of quickly. • Quality, personalized service. We never want you to feel rushed and we will take We make it easy for you: Level entry • Free Parking • Wheelchair Access as much time as you need. We know that this is a major decision in your life and you may have a lot of questions. We are happy to answer ALL of them.
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414 Arrowstone Drive Kamloops, BC TOLL FREE 1.877.718.2211
250.372.3090
Email: info@kamloopshearingaidcentre.ca Online: www.KamloopsHearingAidCentre.ca