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Shirley Piedt of Kelowna (back row with sunglasses) enjoys a picnic with some of the Okanagan families that participate in a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Support Circle. Parent Support Services Society of BC is keen to bring a support circle to Kamloops and is looking for volunteers to undergo facilitator training in Kelowna in October. See page 14 for more details. By Moneca Jantzen Most grandparents, aunts and uncles expect to enjoy the privilege of spoiling their grandchildren, nieces and nephews and returning

them to their parents after a visit, but for many families this privilege never materializes. For a variety of reasons many kinship care relationships are borne of necessity and grandparents, aunts and

uncles and other family members end up raising children in their extended families temporarily or permanently. Along with this comes some special challenges unique to this kind of family.

Cassandra Strain is a prime example of a kinship care mom as she eventually became the parent of all three of her sister's offspring, Ivy (10), Sophie (9) and Maddie (4) in addition to her partner, Patrick's, 7-year- old daughter. Three weeks before the birth of Ivy, Strain, a former child protection worker herself, discovered that her sister was expecting and the Ministry of Children and Families was planning to remove the infant at birth. "I had a very short time to decide on whether or not I would take her. My entire life changed — I went from being a single, carefree, career oriented woman to being responsible for a newborn. To say it was an adjustment is an understatement," said Strain. Taking on the other two just seemed like the right thing

to do although gaining custody of the youngest was fraught with legal complications. It required the help of a lawyer and was emotionally and physically draining. It was during this time that Strain discovered Parent Support Services of BC (PSS). Her mother had phoned the "Grandparent Raising Grandchildren" support line looking for help and Strain said that the support line workers were invaluable. "Without their support, I may have given up simply out of

frustration with the system," said Strain. "They not only supported me emotionally, but they pointed me to resources or to advocates who may help. They know the system well and are passionate about supporting grandparents/ kin to be in the best position they can be." Strain points out the many challenges that are faced by these "Kincare or GRG" families. Often the children involved have experienced trauma or

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Resilience shown during worst B.C. fire season Your Voice in Ottawa Cathy McLeod, MP When summer first began, I planned to tour our riding and highlight the very best KamloopsThompson-Cariboo had to offer. Then came the first fire followed by the first evacuations and all of a sudden, our summer was turned on its head. However, while the Canada150 journey was postponed, the compassion and spirit shown during the last weeks have brought out the very best in our communities and you all have made your fellow Canadians incredibly proud. It’s the worst wildfire season in B.C. history,

a record that no one wanted to break, yet from the very beginning, people from Kamloops and all across the province stood up to lend a hand to the thousands of evacuees fleeing the fires. Tens of thousands of people under evacuation order made their way to the packed Kamloops evacuation centres, and in response, hundreds of people offered their homes and their trailers to strangers who were in need of a place to stay. Through the days and nights, animals, big and small, were evacuated by brave volunteers; some unfortunately had to be left behind. Our community filled the foodbanks and gave thousands of hours of their time volunteering, ensuring that aid reached the people who need it

most. I had the pleasure of working alongside so many selfless volunteers who dedicated weeks of their lives to help those who left with nothing. This is not the first time Canada has dealt with dangerous wildfires. One year ago, Fort McMurray was devastated by a similar blaze, but Canadians then came together and did what needed to be done. Now, the people of Fort McMurray have stepped up to take care of our own, and have sent over $500,000 in food and donations. We thank them for their incredible generosity and kind spirit. Their words of encouragement and understanding are truly helpful in these troubling times. Thank you to the firefighters who have travelled from around the

world to risk their lives in keeping our communities safe. Their tireless effort is appreciated by all of us, especially those who owe their livelihoods to their work. They are true heroes who ask for nothing in return. Yet we owe everything to them, for without their efforts year after year, our cities and homes would be in incredible danger. While so many of us have worked so hard to help all those in need, the fire still burns on. We must remain determined even as fatigue inevitably sets in. Our communities are resilient and will never lose hope even in the worst situations. I wish the people of KamloopsThompson-Cariboo good health and encourage them to keep the fight for those who need us.

KBIA’s Gur Singh Memorial set for September 8 Submitted by Danika Wilkinson Every 45 minutes someone in BC acquires a brain injury. Kamloops Brain Injury Association (KBIA) works to support those individuals surviving the complications of a brain injury. One recent recipient of KBIA’s help was Jan. Jan had driven for most of his life: city buses, school buses, taxis, and even a courier truck. In 1996, when he blacked out while driving and hit a retaining wall, he knew something was seriously wrong. In

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means to keep his vehicle. more independent than After being denied he has been in seven funding for a scooter, years. Through active the man who once drove participation in the everywhere was almost community, his mood house-bound. Kamloops and quality of life has Brain Injury assisted drastically improved. Jan with monthly Through the support of grocery shopping, and KBIA, Jan has discovered other important tasks his drive again. like voting, but with The World Health inadequate social contact, Organization defines an Jan’s mood deteriorated. acquired brain injury When KBIA recently (ABI) as “Damage to received a donation of the brain, which occurs a scooter, Jan was a after birth and is not perfect candidate for the related to a congenital or mobility aid. He now has a degenerative disease. the ability to take himself These impairments grocery shopping, and may be temporary attend events like Music or permanent and in the Park. He is See "KBIA advocates" page 30

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An unexpected journey nearby, others about five miles away. “It’s kind of a blind spot. There’s no cell service and it can be hard to hear the radio. People think it’s a wilderness. To me it’s not because we’ve got power and phones,” comments Paul, who’s seen real wilderness. His son, Dean, describes

self-contained. “If you don’t rely on yourself, you’re hooped!” “The motor home is always packed with the important stuff. I had everything I basically needed already.” Now he added last minute items. Even so: “Some stuff I took, I should have left

hoped to stick it out. They thought they might be far enough away from Paul Hudon never active fires to be safe. Paul intended to take his motor had his own generator, home on the road in 2017. so when hydro shut He’d had some serious off electricity so water medical problems, and, as bombers could drop fire he puts it, “I’m not driving retardant where the lines any more than I have to. I were, he could keep his haven’t driven very much stove and fridge working. in the past four or five Others didn’t have that years.” option. From the time he When the group finally retired at sixty-five until decided to go to a safer he stopped travelling location, it was mostly in 2012, Paul and his because of lack of power. motor home, a 34 foot, On Sunday, July 9, the 1983 Pace Arrow, which government issued an he’d taken two years to official evacuation order rebuild, spent five months for 100 Mile and the each winter in an RV park surrounding region. near Yuma, Az. In Yuma On the morning of this certified electrician Monday, July 10, Paul and and welder helped other his neighbours set out. RV owners fix their There were six vehicles vehicles, doing everything in the group; two motor from wiring to installing homes, three trailers and solar systems. a tent trailer. Paul with Unfortunately, as his his Pace Arrow and Dodge health issues increased, Grand Caravan brought so did his travel insurance up the rear, because he’d premiums. Paul decided be the slowest and his big to stay home. “You motor home would kick learn to live with what Photo submitted up the most dust. you have to.” he says, There was never any philosophically. Paul Hudon, 80, of 100 Mile recounts his recent evacuation “I didn’t realize I was and subsequent return home during the worst of the on- suggestion that Paul wouldn’t drive his eighty years old! What the going fire threat to the Cariboo region. own vehicle. No one heck happened? I was 30 was allowed into the just the other week!” behind. Some stuff I left evacuation area to help Home is on Spring Lake Paul as a very private and independent person behind, I should have him. “Either I stayed Rd., sixteen miles N/NE whose location suits him. taken.” Left behind: his home or I went with of 100 Mile House, then That independence hearing aids. somebody else. Everybody five miles on a gravel road was tested in July 2017. Four days before the needed space to pack off Hwy. 97. “I hadn’t planned for the official evacuation order, all the items they had to He has three acres with wild fires.” As fires swept he pulled the motor home take. There was only one a house for himself and through Cache Creek and out of its shelter, parked it choice. It was one of those a 24 ft. by 40 ft. building threatened the Cariboo, facing the right direction days when you do what to house his motor home. Paul and his neighbours and hitched on his 2005 you have to do.” He’s lived there on his Dodge Grand Caravan. Their destination was own since 2001. There are began to prepare. He believes in being He and the others still the evacuation centre in a couple of neighbours Kamloops. They needed access to Highway 24 so they could drive to Little Fort, then to Kamloops. But Highway 97, the main road was closed because of fire. “We couldn’t get back to 100 Mile, we couldn’t go north. We Professional Nursing were stuck where we and Home Support were. But we had to get for 20 years out or we wouldn’t have enough fuel to get out 24 hour service • 7 days a week with. So, we went up to Canim Lake, not an easy • Nursing • Personal Care run. A neighbour took • Homecleaning and Meal Prep the lead. That was good because I hadn’t been up • Companion/Appointment Services • Footcare that way in thirty years and never in a motor H o m n I e Assessm or A Free en t Call Us F home. The roads hadn’t 1 3 3 1 0 5 1 # S E u mmit Dr. V2C UDOR VILLAG T • 1 1 9 5 been graded for a long 2 R 1 5 9 PS • 250-8 your life.™ www.wecare.c KAMLOO Helping you. Live a time. Poor old motor home got shook up real bad.” By Trudy Frisk

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September adventure to raise awareness for HD Four Okanagan women commit to hike Spain’s Camino de Santiago Trail for Huntington’s disease This September, four friends will walk along the Camino de Santiago Trail in Spain to raise awareness for Huntington disease (HD). Ellie Smith, Marlene Boone, Isla Van de Laar, and Anne Young, from BC, will trek the 800 kilometre trail from September 5 until October 12. Without hesitation, the four friends have planned their route and are all set for the upcoming adventure. Huntington disease has affected Ellie’s family over the past years. She has lost several siblings as well as a niece to HD and has family members currently who face the disease. She knows that family will be on her mind as she walks the trail in September. With less than a month until they depart for their journey, they have finalized all of their accommodations for travel and hotels. Many thoughts wander through the minds of these four incredible friends

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Tips for ensuring personal safety The following is an informational article aimed at increasing public awareness about the services provided by the Kamloops Victim Services Unit. The Unit offers a variety of information and services, at no cost, to any victim or witness of crime or trauma. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and maybe accessed by calling 250-828-3223. People who take a few simple precautions to maintain their personal safety are rarely the target of thieves. Offenders often look for people they think are vulnerable; therefore use strong body language including erect posture, shoulders back and have a look of confidence. The following are some specific tips for specific situations. When using bank machines, choose one that is in a visible and high traffic location. Do not use one if it is not in a well-lit

area or if the area is not visible from the street. If you must use one after hours, consider using a drive through. Be ready to do the transaction as soon as you enter the area. Do not fumble with access cards or paperwork; this leaves you exposed. While using the machine, make sure that you hide the pin number and when finished don’t leave anything behind including transaction receipts. Make sure that cash withdrawals are put away before venturing out to the street. When walking, be alert and aware of your surroundings. Using headphones is not a good idea because they can hide the sound of someone approaching. Know the route to your destination so that you do not look lost or confused. Looking lost or confused makes you susceptible. If walking at night, try to use streets that are well travelled and well lit. Walk near the curb

and stay away from dark alleys and unlit doorways. In order to avoid drawing unwanted attention, do not display cash and avoid wearing flashy or expensive jewellery. Try to avoid using the same route every time you are out walking and avoid short cuts. When carrying a purse, carry it in front; do not wear it around the neck or strapped across the chest. If, in spite of your best efforts, someone grabs your purse don’t resist. Give it up. The purse and its contents can be replaced — you cannot. Vehicle safety follows the same principles of alertness and awareness. Park in easily viewed areas and place valuables in the trunk before locking the car. When returning to the vehicle, check the exterior and interior and have keys ready to use. Lock the doors as soon as you get in. When travelling, keep doors locked and windows up. If the car breaks

down, turn on the hazard lights and wait for help. If someone offers assistance, keep the door locked and window rolled down only enough to ask the person to contact the police or to call a tow truck. In the event that you think a vehicle is following you, do not drive home. You don’t want the person to know where you live. Drive to the police station or a 24-hour business and honk the horn to draw attention. Try to get the licence number, the make, model and colour of the suspicious car. People who are alert and aware of their surroundings have a much better chance of not being victimized than those who are oblivious to their surroundings. For more information on personal safety, call the Kamloops RCMP Victim Services Unit at 250-828-3223, or drop by the main detachment at 560 Battle Street.

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Maintenance against wildfire that there is never an accumulation of leaves, pine needles, twigs or any other flammable material on roofs, in eavestroughs or on decks. Although most roofs and decks are built from flammable materials, they may resist a number of embers that land and eventually burn out. This can be a very different situation if the embers land in a pile of newspapers for recycling or dry pine needles. In this case, a little fire can quickly start and lead to a tragedy. It is a very good idea to make sure that your eavestroughs are clean and there is no accumulation of debris anywhere on the roof and on or under decks. While you are at it, keep firewood piles away from homes and consider that wooden fences, bark mulch-covered gardens and evergreen hedges are all known to lead fires up to homes. If you have trees that overhang your house, assume that you

Home Maintenance Tips Lyle Killough, Homewell Services Co. Most of our summers are hot but this one has been hot and very smoky, and where there’s smoke, there’s fire. There are home maintenance tasks that can be done to help keep your home safer if wildfire comes near. A large and aggressive wildfire can scatter airborne embers for up to 2 kilometers. Unless you live on the edge of green space, embers falling from the sky are likely to be the biggest threat to your home from a wildfire, so try to think of the view of your house from the perspective of a falling ember; your house looks like a roof and perhaps a deck. This is why it is important to ensure

will have to clean your roof and eavestroughs at least annually and consider pruning them; branches over roofs are never good for roofs. If you are planning some exterior upgrading for your home, stucco and fiber cement siding are far more fire-resistant than vinyl or wood siding. Wood shake or shingles roofs may look lovely, but they are essentially a layer of kindling on top of the house. Reroofing is expensive, but so is replacing a house and contents. There is much more that you can do with your home and yard to improve the fireresistance of your property. The “Firesmart Manual” published by the Province of BC is an excellent resource and is available online. If you do not use the internet, try a visit to the friendly and helpful TNRD Public Library.

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Sometimes, “out with the old, in with the new” is not the only answer. Many customers who already have beautiful hardwood floors are wanting to revitalize their floor rather than replace it. In this case, refinishing the hardwood is a great option. Before choosing refinishing options you’ll want to have a professional ensure that your current hardwood floors have enough of a “wear layer” to accommodate the sanding procedure. The refinishing process requires sanding off a minimal portion of this wear layer and if there isn’t enough thickness to work with, then

refinishing the wood is not feasible. After ensuring the wood floor can be refinished, next is selecting the look. Refinishing provides an opportunity to choose a new look if desired. The options include: a penetrating/ hard-wax oil finish or a traditional clear coat system. Both options open up the door to hundreds of possibilities. Oil and traditional clear coats can be done in a variety of different colours and sheen (shininess) levels, and both require roughly the same amount of maintenance. Maintenance will be every 2 - 5 years depending on the traffic and wear of the area. An advantage of an oil stain is that the finish can often be touched up without having to redo the entire floor. Another is that oil finishes have low or no VOCs. With traditional clear coats,

the process takes a little more time, as it requires more coats, but there are more options in choosing a sheen level that you will love. Lastly, refinishing allows you to play the matching game. Older hardwoods are often hard to match with newer products thus home updates or additions can leave different looking floors. By refinishing the floor you can get an exact match between old and new wood. Also, you might be surprised to hear that refinishing, even with the fine sanding, creates less dust in the home. We invite you to join us at our store on Saturday, September 30 for our 4th Annual Open House for a day of food, drink, charity, savings and prizes!

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testing that is done while you watch. Then a cash offer is made and you decide to sell or not. “If you decide to sell after hearing the quote, great, but it is also about information” says Dick. “A lot of times people just need to know a ballpark of what things are worth; we don’t pressure anyone into selling”. Dick took out his first gold claim when he turned 16 in the 1970’s and has been involved with precious metals ever since. An ardent gold panner, he was a regular at the world championship gold panning competition with a personal best of 3rd place in 1984. “Nearly half of the world’s annual gold harvest comes from recycled gold. Energy costs are about $500 to mine a new ounce of gold where recycled gold is about $10 per ounce. That prevents a lot of diesel from being burned.” Gold and silver purchased at the show and later melted goes back into the market without incurring that environmental cost. Out of fashion jewelry, single earrings, broken chains, unloved jewelry, charm bracelets, dental gold, nuggets and fine gold are all accepted. “We can assess any coin ever made for collector or precious metal value, including world coins and ancient coins.” People are encouraged to bring in any and all coins for assessment. Ursa Major also assesses and purchases Canadian and Dominion of Canada Paper Money. They have extensive experience working with estates, executors, widows and widowers in a respectful and caring manner. No appointment necessary.

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Why so much stuff?

Everything Organized Shawn Ferguson

Last month I wrote about Storage Units and how they are a big part of downsizing. Due to so many comments and questions from all age groups on this topic, I thought I would do a

bit of a follow up to that article with ‘why’ people have so much stuff and why downsizing is so important. We are a unique society in North America. We don’t just keep items based on usefulness, we keep items based on emotion and status. Growing up we are taught by schools and parents why we need to do these things, but a lot of time its what we learn from first hand experience that leaves us with the most lasting impression. Anyone that has lived through the depression or the World Wars were taught to “waste not, want not.” And since then, generations have been taught to save and reuse with a mind set to keep what you had as it could be handed down, given to someone in need or added to a person’s wealth. People became used to

holding onto everything and only threw out what couldn’t be fixed or what was beyond use making for sizable collections. It makes me laugh to think this generation is considered the recycling generation. The truth is the generations prior were the true recycling generation as nothing went to waste and everything was reused, but now with cheaper packaging and cheaper pricing, we recycle or throw out more today than in our entire previous history as nothing is made to last. Hence the term, the “throw-away generation.” We have become a society where bigger is better. Our homes now sport huge closets that are the size of some bedrooms; homes filled with unused furniture to fill spaces and huge collections of items that

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we kept just to display. So we are caught somewhere in between. People want lots of ‘stuff’ but, ‘good” stuff. And while some remain stuck in that philosophy, there is a current trend immerging — the ‘tiny’ trend. One just has to watch HGTV to see how people are

now trying to do away with the ‘more is better’ attitude and live a more minimalistic lifestyle with smaller homes and only the bare essentials. I like the fact that people are trying to build their lives around what is important to them, rather than surround themselves with

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Putting yourself first

The Insight Story Wendy Weseen

I’m guessing you might be mad at me for this column. But it’s an honest sharing of my conflict over the summer. A glaring, glowing example of kind human nature was profoundly evident during the wildfire emergency. Generosity and compassion was overwhelming. But I was unable to do all I wanted to. In early June after a spring of working hard for the planet, squeezing in some travelling, and writing during a time of self-discovery, I was overwhelmed in my life. It ended in a car accident, cracking a rib and totalling my car before I got the message to slow down. So I lacked energy and physical capacity to care for other people when the fires began. And I felt guilty. Airline attendants give instructions to put on our own oxygen mask before we help anyone else. It’s a well used but

good metaphor for this smoke and fire infused summer because we’re no good to anyone else if we aren’t breathing properly ourselves. Few situations in our daily lives mimic the wake-up call of an airplane emergency or a summer of out-of-control wildfires. It’s easy to put off self-care when urgent life-depending demands literally land on our doorstep. Messages flood Facebook pages urging us to look after ourselves; almost like a new spiritual practice. At the same time, a new friendship mythology recites that “we should always be there for others,” and “true friends do not desert another friend.” None tell us what to do about the inevitable conflict of needs in our relationships with community, friends, lovers, and family. We’re trained to put other’s needs ahead of our own and mostly thank goodness for that. But I suffer guilt when I might be doing less than I am able or when I imagine I fall short of what is expected; I worry people (whoever they are) will think badly of me. It’s hard to balance self-care with the care of others and to judge when to consciously put one’s

own needs aside and pull from hidden resources and how much. This summer, I hadn’t been getting the oxygen I needed to sustain myself but at some level I knew taking care of myself was neither selfish nor indulgent; it was just plain practical. By consciously balancing and quietening the inner critical voices, I was able to do both within limits. However, saying both “yes” and “no” to someone else in order to include care for myself takes gracious, kind and honest language. It helps to remember the oxygen metaphor when caring for oneself. And self-care can be interspersed with care for others by sustaining small daily acts — time at the beginning and end of each day to meditate, a commitment to gratitude, soothing hot baths, making sure you eat properly, an evening of socializing, talking to a friend, and just being. Whatever you decide, making some small gesture that puts yourself first every day will pay off in spades for you and the ones you love. The oxygen you need is all around you; sometimes we need to be reminded to breathe.

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It all starts in the mouth Natural Health Cathy Lidster, B.Sc, GCFP, ACNRT When scientists first discovered microbes as a factor in disease, the initial reaction was fear. For the next 100 years or so, the prevailing notion was that the only

good bacteria are dead bacteria. We tried to kill all bacteria, using antibiotics in medicine, dentistry, and in our food supply (meat, fish, eggs, and dairy) and even in our cleansers, cosmetics, and toothpastes. What we didn’t know initially was that bacteria have a powerful intelligence for survival and will mutate to survive. This resulted in the creation of more virulent species and the very dangerous

phenomenon of antibiotic resistance. It seemed we were losing the war against microbes. This is no surprise since we have about ten times as many microbial cells as human cells. We are outnumbered. The human microbiome is defined as the collective genomes of the microbes (composed of bacteria, bacteriophage, fungi, protozoa and viruses) that live inside and on the human body.

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In very recent years, science has begun to see that a) microbes are a necessity for all life forms, and b) microbial balance is of prime importance to our survival. Microbes are our best partners in health. They greatly impact the vitality of the entire gastrointestinal tract and play powerful roles in our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. In fact, we just can’t survive without them. An imbalance in our microbes can contribute to weight gain, chronic illness, autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, anxiety/depression, joint inflammation, ulcers, diarrhea/constipation, bloating, food cravings, leaky gut, and premenstrual syndrome. How do we return to the balance that nature intended? The first step is to stop killing and focus on balancing. Your microbiome is as unique as an individual’s fingerprint, responding and changing

quickly, based on nutrition, emotions, social and environmental factors and even seasons. Every time you open your mouth to put in food, beverage, or fingers, you are introducing potentially new species to your body. So, it all starts in the mouth. If your microbiome is alive and well and not killed by strong antibacterial mouthwashes and toothpastes your body will handle the new species via the wisdom of nature and they will either be assimilated or eliminated. A healthy oral microbiome wards off plaque and cavities, gum disease and inflammation, and bad breath.

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You don’t live on the earth, you are passing through it. ~ Rumi

Nomad Nan’s Trippy Tales Nancy Van Veen Upon my first wildeyed glimpse of the whimsical fairy chimneys, I murmured “Beam me up Scotty.” Only I didn’t want to get beamed up. I wanted to stay right there — maybe forever. The alien moonscape of Cappadocia, in the Anatolia region of central Turkey is unique to all the planet. The peculiar igneous tuff rock formations capped with basalt found here are the result of ancient volcanic eruptions and millennia of erosion. Cappadocia is not only a freakish anomaly of nature, but is also rich with thousands of years of intriguing human history, where civilizations carved easily into the porous rock. They sculpted adaptable and practical abodes, that stayed cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This trippy tale started with a visit to the Göreme Open Air

Captivating Cappadocia

Museum. How wondrous to roam through the honeycombed hills and desert valleys dotted with caves and troglodyte dwellings. This Unesco World Heritage site is home to amazing 700-year-old Christian cave churches and monasteries excavated from solid rock. Inside, they are adorned with Byzantine frescos created by medieval monks. It seems ironic to discover these colourful murals depicting such solemn biblical imagery in this ‘Flintstones Bedrock City.’ The next rather comical stop was at Love Valley. The psychedelic fairy chimneys scattered here were weathered away to create some incredibly phallic geological oddities. During our surreal stroll, meandering between these sensual giants one of our more naive tour mates, sporting a puzzled look, asked our guide “But why do they call it The Valley of Love?”Charlie and I looked at each other barely suppressing our laughter as he struggled to address her question

in a modest fashion and I giggled on helplessly. Another amazing, yet challenging experience was delving into one of the underground cities in the region. Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri features an extensive 2000-year-old tunnel system dug out by early Christians to hide from Roman soldiers and later, raiding Muslims. It was grand Indiana Joneslike fun trekking hunchbacked through the dark, cool tunnels exploring nooks and crannies. These remarkable subterranean cities housed up to 10,000 people and descended several levels into the earth. Survival here was made possible with clever systems of food storage, ventilation and traps for invaders. A special treat on this tour was an invitation for tea from a local family inside their fairy chimney home. What a unique life they live! Even the kitchen cupboards were carved into the stone and the floors were totally covered with a gorgeous tapestry of colourful Turkish carpets. There are presently only a few

families still residing in these unusual habitats. Some of these cave houses have been converted into boutique hotels. For our accommodation we stayed at a charming hotel in the village of Urgüp. I loved exploring this off the tourist track, authentic little town with its winding back alleys, stunning views, friendly locals and delicious Turkish cuisine. The activities in this old Silk Road region are endless — hiking, biking, photography, and of course, watching the sunrise from an iconic hot air balloon ride. It’s a daring and pricy option and one must arise before the crack of dawn, but the views are spectacular. All balloons were fully booked, so I had to be satisfied watching the spectacle from the hotel terrace. “I’ve decided that when I grow old(er) I will open a hotel in Cappadocia — ‘The Best Exotic Fairy Chimney Hotel for the Elderly and the Beautiful’ — for I have fallen hopelessly in love with this strange place.”

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Fall fair time at the Seniors’ Community Centre Come join us during the fall fair on September 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Seniors’ Community Centre at Desert Gardens. The festivities include lots of fun, games, crafts, food and exhibits. We encourage everyone to enter into our exhibits from baking, sewing, painting, veggies, flowers and all the usual Fall Fair entries. Entry forms are available at the front desk. Granny’s kitchen will be in full swing offering pie and ice cream and baking available for purchase. There will be draws, a silent auction and entertainment throughout the day. Hamburgers, hot dogs and bannock will be available during what is promising to be an amazing day and a great way to celebrate Canada’s 150th and Desert Gardens’ 20th anniversaries. Hopefully, the smoke is beginning to wane and once again we will see clear skies on a regular basis. On the other hand, we cannot thank enough those

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Submitted by Penny Ouchi fantastic firefighters whom are so tirelessly putting themselves on the line to save and protect all of us and our belongings. With September our programs start back into full swing. We hope you will drop down 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 not able to pop in feel free to give us a call and get an update - 250372-5110.

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North Shore Community Centre news Submitted by Jo-Ann Eisenberger Happy Labour Day Weekend! The North Shore Community Centre will be closed on Monday, September 4. We hope that everyone has a fun and safe weekend. Please remember that school zones are now in effect and watch for children on the roads. The summer has remained quiet here at the North Shore Community Centre, and we have enjoyed seeing the sun come out once again. We are looking forward to our regular events starting up this month, including Gentle Nia, Tai Chi Classes, Social Dance, Ukulele Lessons and Woodcarvers. Regular classes such as Zumba, Zumba Gold, Yoga, Carpet Bowling and Fitness Fun for Seniors are also on the calendar. Social Dancing is a fun way to keep in shape and forge some new friendships. Laughter and friendships are an integral part of the dance club and newcomers are always welcome. Join anytime, weekly sessions of Dance With Me are on Thursday evenings. Call Twylia for more information @ 250-377-3743.

Gentle Nia is a complete body workout designed for those of us who may be older or less able to do strenuous exercise. It is accompanied by beautiful music and works the mind as well as the body. Come out and enjoy some fun while getting fit. New

and no pressure. You can choose from a variety of classes and register on-line at www.kals.ca with your credit card, by mail or in person at the office on 262 Lorne St, Kamloops BC V2C 1W1 using credit, cash or cheque.

SCHOOL ZONES ARE IN EFFECT • PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY! students are welcome to try one class free during the month of September. Carole would be more than happy to answer any questions students may have at 250.828.2109. The Kamloops Adult Learners Society classes are starting up in September. There are no exams, no deadlines

On Saturday, September 30 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 1- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a Quilt Show by the Sagebrush Quilters Guild is at the community centre. There will be many beautiful quilts to see, raffles and a tea available. The centre will be

452 – 730 Cottonwood Ave Kamloops V2B 8M6

North Shore Community Centre

Phone: 250-376-4777 • Fax: 250-376-4792 E-mail: nsccs@shaw.ca 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

SEPTEMBER 2017 Calendar of Events -

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

USED BOOK SALE SEPTEMBER 18 - 22 9 AM - 4 PM 3

4 LABOUR DAY CENTRE CLOSED

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Zumba Gold 6:15 pm

Footcare 9 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Zumba Gold 6:15 pm Ukulele Lesson 6:45 pm

18 Used Book Sale 9 am 19 Used Book Sale 9 am 20 Used Book Sale 9 am Footcare 9 am Ukulele Lessons Tai Chi 9 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm 11:45 am Easy Yoga 10 am Fitness Fun for Seniors Srs Chair Massage 2pm Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm 1:15 pm Gentle Nia 6 pm Zumba Gold 6:15 pm Ukulele Group 1:30 pm Zumba 6:15 pm Woodcarvers 6:30 pm Ukulele Lesson 6:45 pm 26

Footcare 9 am Tai Chi 9 am Ukulele Lesson 11:45 am Easy Yoga 10 am Fitness Fun for Seniors Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Weightwatchers 5 pm Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm 1:15 pm Zumba Gold 6:15 pm Gentle Nia 6 pm Ukulele Group Ukulele Lesson 6:45 pm Zumba 6:15 pm 1:30 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 am Yoga 10:30 am Cribbage 1 pm Bridge 7 pm

Diabetic Clinic 9 am Yoga 10:30 am Cribbage 1 pm Dance With Me 7 pm Bridge 7 pm

Do you have 2 hours a week during school hours to read one-on-one with young students? The ONE TO ONE Children’s Literacy Program needs you. No experience is necessary, but you must have good English language skills. We provide free training and ongoing support. The ONE TO ONE Children’s Literacy Program gives students the opportunity to practice their reading skills with a caring, patient adult. This one-on-one time increases their self confidence, their reading fluency and comprehension, and their chance of meeting with success at school and in life. Tutors read with 3 students for 30 minutes each at a local elementary school once a week, either morning or afternoon, for 12 weeks. They develop a relationship with their students and see them grow as readers. Fall Training Sessions: Monday, September 25, 9 a.m. - 12 noon or Thursday, October 5, 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Henry Grube Education Centre (245 Kitchener Crescent) Room 6. To register for a Fall Training Session or for more information contact Cami at one2one.kamloops@ gmail.com or 250.573.1785

2 Weightwatchers 8 am

Yoga 9 am Fitness Fun for Seniors 10:30 am Hair by Loreen 9 am Yoga 5:30 pm

Yoga 9 am Fitness Fun for Seniors 10:30 am Hair by Loreen 9 am Dart Tournament 12 pm

am 21 Moose Convention 822 Used Book Sale 9 am Used Book Sale 9 am Diabetic Clinic 9 am Yoga 9 am Yoga 10:30 am Fitness Fun for Seniors Cribbage 1 pm 10:30 am Dance With Me 7 pm Hair by Loreen 9 am Bridge 7 pm Yoga 5:30 pm Diabetic Clinic 9 am Yoga 10:30 am Cribbage 1 pm Dance With Me 7 pm Bridge 7 pm

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SATURDAY

Yoga 9 am Fitness Fun for Seniors 10:30 am Hair by Loreen 9 am Yoga 5:30 pm

Tables are available. Call 250.376.4777 to book a table.

Ukulele Lessons Easy Yoga 10 am 11:45 am Carpet Bowling 12:45 pm Fitness Fun for Seniors Zumba 6:15 pm 1:15 pm Ukulele Group 1:30 pm

FRIDAY

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLE SALE OCTOBER 20 & 21

Fitness Fun for Seniors 1:15 pm Ukulele Group 1:30 pm Woodcarvers 6:30 pm

having a Used Book Sale on Monday, September 18 until Friday, September 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can browse an assortment of hard and soft cover books and help out the community centre at the same time. The North Shore Community Centre will be holding our Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 4 and we are taking applications for table spaces. The cost is $25 per table and more information is at 250.376.4777. We will also be offering a new event this year for all homebased business owners, called Ladies Night on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please call us at 250.376.4777 for an application and more information. Looking at next month, our Antiques & Collectibles Sale is taking place on Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21. There are still some table spaces available. Please call 250.376.4777 to reserve a table.

Yoga 9 am Fitness Fun for Seniors 10:30 am Hair by Loreen 9 am Yoga 5:30 pm

Suites Now Available

Weightwatchers 8 am

Weightwatchers 8 am Dart Tournament 8 am

Weightwatchers 8 am Moose Convention 8 am

Weightwatchers 8 am Quilt Show 10 am

ONE-BEDROOM UNITS

• Apartment living for seniors • Beautiful gardens (790 square feet & up) now available for purchase • Walking distance starting at $182,000 to North Shore shopping • One block from McArthur Island • Within the same for more information or complex as the to book an appointment North Shore Community Centre #307-730 Cottonwood Ave. & the Moose Lodge Kamloops, BC V2B 8M6 • Suites for purchase (life-lease) nkshca@shaw.ca • SAFER (wait list)

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GRG Support Circle in store for Kamloops? Continued from page 1 have special needs such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD). The children will almost always have grief and loss issues from not living with their biological parents. Grandparents, in particular, worry that they might make the same mistakes they made with their own children. Feelings of guilt and compassion are mixed in with the desire to protect the children and give them a healthy and safe upbringing when the parent(s) are unable to do so. Kincare families face a certain amount of stigma because their families are "different." Some GRGs experience social isolation as their peers are off travelling and leading more leisurely lives in retirement. Younger parents simply don't see them as peers. There is often financial hardship coupled with a range of legal struggles related to access and guardianship. In some communities like Kelowna and Prince George, PSS has been able to establish GRG Support Circles. These offer

families an opportunity to meet with others going through similar challenges. It becomes a place to discuss and explore the various issues that are unique to kinship care or "skip-generation" families. It provides peer support in a safe and relevant environment. Strain and her family recently attended the PSS/GRG nature camp on Galiano Island. "The camp was very beneficial to our family, especially the children. They have never met other kids being raised by family members. It normalized our situation a bit. It can be a bit confusing as I am their aunt but I am also the only "mom" the two eldest have had," said Strain. She connected with many of the GRGs during the camp and said that many of the concerns held by the older group were ones that she could relate to and share. One very real fear for the GRGs beyond normal concerns of aging, is what would happen should they pass away or if they became incapacitated in some way.

The services offered by PSS are remarkably helpful in navigating this often second and unexpected round of parenting. The support circles in each community provide an extra layer of support to such "grandfamilies." According to the 2016 Canada Census, Kamloops has 120 children under the age of 14 living with their grandparents without parents; and 55 with other relatives and no parents. By comparison, Kelowna has 180 and 70 respectively. Over 51,000 children nationwide are living with family members without their parents. This does not include children in foster care of which there are another 28,000. Shirley Piedt is a volunteer facilitator of a GRG Support Circle in Kelowna. She joined forces with Joa Lazurus, a GRG that was interested in setting up a support circle. They both took the training and successfully established the Kelowna group three years ago. Their circle meets each week for two hours

during the school year. They provide coffee and refreshments, childcare and a safe place for members to share their stories of success and challenge in raising their "kin." Piedt said, “Knowing that you’re not alone and that others understand what you’re dealing with and going through is a help.” Since 2014, the Kelowna group has assisted between 30-40 families with anywhere from 3-10 participants joining the weekly meetings. PSS was very supportive in establishing the circle and should a volunteer facilitator choose to take the training and establish a group in Kamloops, they will receive all of the support they require to get the group up and running. There is a manual, help with advertising and support from other circle facilitators. The next training session is scheduled for the weekend of October 13-15 in Kelowna. Contact Bella Cenezero at 1-877-3459777 or visit the website at parentsupportbc.ca FMI.

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HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY!

Happy Grandparent’s Day One of the most powerful handclasps is that of a grandbaby around the finger of a grandfather. ~ Joy Hargrove

Happy Grandparent’s Day!

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273 Victoria St. Kamloops • 250-372-2531

Have a safe & happy Labour Day weekend! September 4, 2017

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220 Lansdowne Street • Est. 1922 • Eric Brown

Supporting Seniors Living Choices Cathy McLeod, MP Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo 6-275 Seymour Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2E7 Phone: 250-851-4991 Fax: 250-851-4994 cathy.mcleod@parl.gc.ca cathymcleod.ca

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BERWICK ON THE PARK

60 Whiteshield Cres. South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9

P: 250-377-7275 F: 250-377-7276 bop.marketing@berwickrc.com

$2,320/mo & up 152 units

IL AL EC H

P: 250-554-9244

$2,450/mo & up 21 units *Salon, craft & games rooms, theatre.

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ARBOR LODGE

331 8th St. SE Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4C9

P: 250-833-3583 arborlodge.ca

$1,450/mo & up 22 units *Meals

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U PA

P: 778-376-2003 F: 250-851-8809

jamon@chartwell.com $2,395/mo & up 109 units *Driver Service - All Inclusive

GREENFIELD

THE HAMLETS AT WESTSYDE

3255 Overlander Drive, Kamloops, BC V2B 0A5

P: 250-579-9061 F: 250-579-9069

thaw.info@ thehamletsatwestsyde.com $1,699 - $2,700 for AL $4,900-$5,200 for EC 64 units AL, 112 units EC *Salon, specialized spa tub, walking paths, Red Seal chef prepared meals, tuck shop, entertainment, weekly live music, dancing, recreation room & gym.

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1220 Hugh Allan Drive, Kamloops, BC V1S 2B3

101-1835 Greenfield Ave., Kamloops, BC V2B 8R5

P: 250-376-9596 F: 250-376-9516

greenfieldplace@shaw.ca $871 - 1 bdrm • $986 - 2 bdrm 31 - 1 bdrm | 2 - 2 bdrm units

CHARTWELL KAMLOOPS RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

gdavies@chartwell.com chartwell.com $2,315-$3,695/mo 97 units

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IL AL EC H

P: 250-554-2323 F: 250-554-5557

Rates based on government regulations 92 units

425 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T4

Rates based on government regulations 183 beds

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743 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BC V0E 1M0

live@parksidecommunity.ca $1,975/mo & up 47 units *Only Eden Alternative Registered Community in BC’s Interior (1 of 4 in province). Visit website at parksidecommunity.ca to find out more about this Elder Directed philosophy of care.

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RIVERBEND MANOR

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MAYFAIR MANOR

755 Mayfair Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 5L7

P: 778-471-7600 F: 778-471-7661

RIDGEVIEW LODGE 920 Desmond Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 5K6

P: 250-376-3131 F: 250-376-3151

jenna.hodak@siennaliving.ca $5,200/mo 129 beds

pam@ocservices.ca $1,495 & up based on income 20 units *Three Meals Daily

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THE SHORES RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

PARKSIDE COMMUNITY

P: 250-374-5671 F: 250-374-8873

U PA

760 Mayfair Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 0E5

P: 250-376-5363 F: 250-376-5380

bjohnson@ retirementconcepts.com $2,200 - $3,500 depending on size of suite 101 IL/AL plus 114 EC *Recreation Programs

628 Tanquille Road, Kamloops, BC V2B 3H6

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P: 250-571-1800 F: 250-571-1799

PLACE

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P: 250-320-0400 F: 250-679-4469

KAMLOOPS SENIORS VILLAGE

BROCKLEHURST GEMSTONE CARE CENTRE

OVERLANDER RESIDENTIAL CARE

953 Southill Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 7Z9

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Kamloops, BC V1S 0B7

PA SP

P: 778-470-2596 F: 778-470-2597

1607 Greenfield Ave, Kamloops, BC V2B 4N4

1789 Primrose Court,

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1955 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC V2B 3M4

ACTIVE SENIOR CARE SERVICES LTD.

CHARTWELL RIDGEPOINTE

P: 250-376-6536 F: 250-376-6513

870 Westminster Ave, Kamloops, BC V2B 1N9

P: 250-376-0315 F: 250-376-0325

sharen.marteny@ shoresretirement.ca $2,200 - $3,200/mo 66 units *Meals

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YELLOWHEAD PIONEER RESIDENCE SOCIETY 4557 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

P: 250-672-0019 yprsal@telus.net 70% of yearly income 10 units

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karen@ocservices.ca $1,495+ (studios) $2,100+ (1-bdrm) Rates based on income 60 Studio Suites & 6 1-bdrm Suites *Three Meals Daily

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LEGEND

The Connector’s Senior Living Choices directory gives readers a look at seniors’ residences providing extended, assisted and/or supportive living features in the city of Kamloops and communities in outlying areas. Each residence was contacted via email and/ or phone and asked to fill out a one-page questionnaire. Any missing from our list were either unable to respond to our questionnaire or were not considered to be within the parameters of extended, assisted or supportive living features to the best of our knowledge. Aside from our list, there are a plethora of seniors’ independent housing and adult communities, many of which have been profiled in this edition of The Connector.

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INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTED LIVING EXTENDED CARE HOUSEKEEPING TRANSPORTATION UTILITIES INCLUDED PLANNED ACTIVITIES SMALL PETS ALLOWED

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6 Tips for Downsizing UP for your move to The Residence

ou’ve probably spent most of your life trying to upgrade to bigger and better things, and why not, it’s what we are used to striving for. But there comes a time where bigger does not always equate to better. Bigger means more resources, more time, more effort. After work, isn’t it time to start making things easier? If the answer is yes, it may be time to consider downsizing up with a move to The Residence. Downsizing forces us to determine which things are important, and more importantly, how to get rid of excess baggage. Change is good but it also requires some work. Here are some ideas to help get you started.

1. Plan Ahead This might seem straightforward but it is the most important step in beginning to plan for a new lifestyle. Start by setting goals and prioritizing what will need to be accomplished first. If you are making the transition with other family members, make sure everyone is on the same page to avoid conflict down the road.

2. Determine Lifestyle Needs Ask yourself how you envision living at The Residence. Does your new space require the same amount of furniture and household items as your previous home? If there are items that you haven’t used in years then it is probably safe to leave them behind.

3. Keep Clutter Out Being disorganized and having excess “stuff” will create a stressful environment and make your space feel smaller than it really is. For example if you have a lot of cords connecting printers and equipment, consider investing in wireless items to minimize wires and having all of the plugs being used. Mount your T.V. on the wall or consider buying furniture that can double as storage, like ottomans and wicker baskets.

4. Keep your Favourites Do you really need three sets of dishes? A dozen crystal vases? Keep your best dish set (every day is a special occasion!), family mementos and favourite items. Bring your memories with you.

5. Remember Charities – Donate Local charities are always in need of a large variety of goods and donating is a great way to make parting with certain items easier when you know they are going towards a good cause.

6. Less is More Spend less time managing and cleaning all the “stuff”. A lifestyle move to The Residence allows you to Downsize UP and make time for what truly matters in your life. For more fantastic tips and retirement resources, visit www.theresidencekamloops.com

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MORE TIME TO DO THE THINGS YOU LOVE Now open in Kamloops, The Residence is everything modern retirement living should be. Choose from 2 bdrm, 1 bdrm or studio condominium-style suites each featuring spacious, open-concept living complete with full kitchens, in-suite laundry and underground parking. Enjoy inclusive ďŹ ve star service with 24/7 security, weekly housekeeping, ďŹ&#x201A;exible dining and modern amenities.

Open daily for tours. Call or stop by and start planning your new lifestyle today. 778-362-9525 | gm@theresidencekamloops.com

3300 Valleyview Drive, Kamloops | 778.362.9525 | www.theresidencekamloops.com

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YOU CAN STAY at HOME Staying in your home, with the right supports as you age, is one of the fastest growing senior living choices in Canada today. In fact, it is the preferred choice for 93% of Canadian seniors, and has become an increasingly important option as people are discharged from hospitals more quickly than ever before, and the shortage of assisted living units and long term care beds in BC and across Canada increases. In this article I’ll give you some Canadian background on this senior living choice, known as Aging in Place, introduce you to the value and cost of this option, and tell you how you can decide if it’s right for you. BACKGROUND Over the last 15-20 years a lot of research has taken place in Canada and around the world regarding aging, but the common understanding still seems to be that we will all eventually move out of our homes as we get older. However, a 2012 analysis by Stats Can reports that most of us live at home lifelong, and recent research tells us that those of us who do live at home enjoy the highest quality of life, independence, and self-efficacy of all aging Canadians. From a provincial health care policy perspective, by the year 2038, only 21 years from now, about the time I will need to implement my own Aging in Place Plan, CMHC projects there will be over 5000 too few assisted living units and residential care beds in BC. Policy makers across Canada are saying we have to develop alternatives, and they’ve also told us that, while increasing the number of units and beds is important, Aging in Place is the most preferred living option by aging Canadians. BENEFITS of AGING in PLACE Did you know 1 in 5 seniors who currently live in assisted living communities moved into care when they could have been better served staying in their homes? A search of medical records determined, in 2013, that these seniors would likely have experienced less depression, received fewer medications leading to fewer falls, and cost the health care system far less, had Aging in Place services been provided. Other research has found that Aging in Place safely helps slow physical and cognitive decline, reduces the likelihood of depression and mood disorders, and extends retirement savings, so the benefits of Aging in Place are apparent: it keeps us healthier, it keeps us happier, and it costs less than other options, because we can customize supports as we need to. Aging in Place Specialists are qualified to help maximize your quality of life while minimizing changes to your lifestyle. Let’s look at this in more detail.

• Better Health The Canadian Medical Association recommends, in a 2013 report, that good nutrition, safe physical activity, reduced risk of falls, and social connection are keys to healthy aging. Similarly, a 2008 Canadian study found that appropriate support, from someone you’ve grown to trust, slows cognitive decline in the case of dementia, delays the progression of physical disability, positively impacts mental well-being, and increases longevity. As we age in our homes and keep doing the things we’ve always done, even when we need support, we continue to stay active. When an aging in place specialist helps us get more exercise safely we maintain, and sometimes increase, our strength, balance, and endurance. Even when some dementia is present, Aging in Place can still be the best option, as studies have shown that the rate of decline in seniors with dementia who live in familiar surroundings is slower than that of those who are moved into care. • Reduces Likelihood of Depression One of the urban myths of growing older in Canada is that depression is inevitable. It doesn’t have to be that way. A 2008 Canadian study found 10-15% of seniors reported depression, with even higher rates for those living in long-term care facilities. We also know from research that depression is associated with reduced physical activity and social isolation. And while some people might prefer to move into an assisted living community in order to dance the night away with others in their community, those of us who don’t like dancing can now consider continuing to live at home and meet our social and emotional needs in that setting. Small modifications can lead to greater independence. • Costs Less Assisted living communities often provide care packages that include services you may not need. In BC this care model costs between $2,000 - $6,000 per month, depending on the packages offered and the type of facility you choose. In comparison, Aging in Place provides you with the care you want now, and more care only as and when you need it, which can result in considerable savings over time. You don’t pay for meal preparation and housekeeping services if those are things you love to do. Perhaps you would rather have specialized kitchen equipment that can help you continue to cook for the love of it. Perhaps you’d like to have adaptive cleaning equipment that allows you to keep your home as clean and tidy as you’ve been accustomed to. When Aging in Place, the choices are yours to make. In comparison, aging in place also provides you with the care you want now, and more care as you need

it, but you choose the type of care. You don’t pay for meal preparation and housekeeping services if those are things you love to do. Perhaps you would rather have specialized kitchen equipment that can help you continue to cook for the love of it. Perhaps you’d like to have adaptive cleaning equipment that allows you to keep your home as clean and tidy as you’ve been accustomed to. When Aging in Place, you make these decisions. Is AGING in PLACE RIGHT for YOU? Do you enjoy your home and community? If so, Aging in Place might be the right option for you. However, is the support you need available and feasible? Only an in-home assessment by an Aging in Place Specialist can help you and your family decide. Aging in Place Specialists assess your activities of daily living (ADLs), your health status, and your home, to determine if Aging in Place is right for you, and if so, what services you might need. While caregivers can help you with meals and housekeeping, Occupational Therapists can recommend home adaptations such as stair glides, ramps, and walk in baths, and Kinesiologists can help you exercise gently and safely. In the case of dementia, Occupational Therapists can design environmental modifications, and Clinical Counsellors can support you and your caregivers manage the distress that can come with cognitive decline. Talk to your family today about Aging in Place as your preferred living choice. Dawn MacKenzie, RRP, CVRP is the Clinical Director for Seasons Health Therapies, providing health services to the BC Interior for over 20 years.

Before you move out of your home, find out if Aging in Place is right for you. To learn more in a free consultation, to book an Aging in Place home assessment, or to have us help you create an Aging in Place Plan, call 250-314-0377. Seasons Health Therapies is a leader in Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology, Clinical Counselling, and Vocational / Employment services. We have helped over 40,000 people adjust to life’s changes throughout BC’s interior over the past 20 years. 380 Seymour St. Kamloops, BC V2C 2G2 CLINICAL COUNSELLING - PSYCHOLOGY Phone: 250.314.0377 AGING IN PLACE Toll Free: 1.888.421.5551 Fax: 250.314.0378 www.SeasonsHealth.ca inquiries@SeasonsHealth.ca

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Hear one of Canada’s finest orchestras

September Calendar of Events All Candidates’ Forum, Monday, Sept. 18, 12 noon - 1:30 p.m., Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street. Meet the candidates running for mayor and council in the upcoming Sept. 30 City of Kamloops by-election. The Hamlets at Westsyde 10 year Anniversary Party is going to be on September 20 at 3 p.m. It is open to the public. We will be building a Time Capsule to bury in the new Memory Garden.

Submitted

The Grammy and Juno award-winning Vancouver Symphony (pictured at Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre) will perform in Kamloops on Thursday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sagebrush Theatre. Submitted by Ryan Noakes The Kamloops Symphony is thrilled to present the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Bramwell Tovey on Thursday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sagebrush Theatre. The Grammy and Juno award-winning Vancouver Symphony was founded in 1919, and is the third largest symphony in Canada. They will perform in Kamloops as they embark on a tour of the BC Interior in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, with blockbuster performances of Rossini’s

William Tell Overture and Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony. The VSO will also be performing Bramwell Tovey’s new composition Ancestral Voices, which will show off the talents of Kwagiulth and Stó:lo mezzo-soprano, Marion Newman. Noted as a “show stealer” mezzo-soprano Marion Newman has been described as having a luscious mezzo soprano voice with a rich, opulent tone, and possessing a captivating vivacity. She has performed in numerous opera roles in Canada and overseas,

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and has been featured on television five times as a soloist on CBC’s National Aboriginal Achievement Awards. She holds a Bachelor of Music in piano performance from the University of Victoria and a Master of Music with Distinction in vocal performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Grammy and Juno award-winning conductor/composer Bramwell Tovey was appointed Music Director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in 2000. Under his leadership the VSO has

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toured to China, Korea, across Canada and the United States. Mr. Tovey is also the Artistic Advisor of the VSO School of Music, a state-of-the-art facility and recital hall next to the Orpheum, the VSO’s historic home. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear one of Canada’s finest orchestras right here in Kamloops. Tickets are $42, $39 for seniors, $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 kamloopslive.ca.

Pints for Pets, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 6 - 10 p.m., Match Eatery & Public House. Raise money for the BCSPCA. Sagebrush Quilt Show, Saturday, Sept. 30 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 1. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Raffle and tea available. Kamloops Fiddlers Dance, Saturday, Sept. 30 7:30 - 10 p.m. Heritage House. Members $6, non-members $10. Enjoy cowboy two-steps, waltzes, polkas, schottisches, foxtrots & more. Everyone welcome! Call 250-376-2330 FMI.

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September 2017

Zone 8 ready and set to impress at the 55+ BC Games Submitted by Linda Haas Training is nearly wrapped up, anticipation is great, seniors focused on achievement of body and spirit gather on September 12 at the 2017 55+ BC Games in Vernon and Area, where the Games started 30 years ago. What inspires 593 people from Zone

8 to attend the largest multi-sport event in the province? Our motto sums it up: For Life, Sport, and Friends. Those starting events on Wednesday, will visit the Accreditation Centre, Vernon Recreation Centre (VRC), 331037 Ave., Vernon open between 4-8pm on Tuesday. Thursday

Passchendaele Road, Sorrento, B.C.

Sorrento Drop-In Society

Phone: 250-675-5358

President: Ralph Lutes 250-675-5485 Hall Bookings: H. Skulmoski 250-675-2126

SEPTEMBER 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

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starters have from 10am5pm to be accredited on Wednesday. Wednesday, Armstrong starts action in Darts, Table Tennis and Hockey at the IPE grounds, while Thursday adds Archery, Equestrian, with Cycling at Grandview Flats Rd. Wednesday, Athletics kicks off in Coldstream at the new Greater

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Older Age Exercise 10 am 3

Church Group 9 am

LABOUR DAY

Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm 11

Church Group 9 am

Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm

Church Group 9 am

Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm

Church Group 9 am

Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm

Carving 9 am Pool 6 pm

13 Carving 9 am Pool 6 pm 20 Carving 9 am Pool 6 pm 27 Carving 9 am Pool 6 pm

SPONTANEITY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE We believe recreation and well-being go hand-in-hand. Our program is jam-packed with a variety of activities and outings that facilitate personal growth and social stimulation to wake up excited about.

INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED SENIOR LIVING

Experience the Parkside difference, book a tour today! 743 Okanagan Ave. Chase, BC 250.679.4477

PARKSIDECOMMUNITY.CA

Quilting 10 am 14

Quilting 10 am 21

Quilting 10 am 28

Quilting 10 am

Older Age Exercise 10 am

SATURDAY

Vernon Athletic Park; and Tennis, at Kalavista Courts and Kalamalka Secondary, and Pickleball, Kalamalka Secondary, also start. Be at Kal Beach for Dragon Boat Racing on Thursday. Vernon sees the start on Wednesday of Pickleball, W.L. Seaton Secondary, Priest Valley Gym and Clarence

Fulton Secondary; Ice Sports Club; Horseshoes, Curling, Vernon Curling Alexis Park; Hockey, Club; Hockey, Priest Kal Tire Place; Carpet Valley Arena; Five-pin Bowling, Floor Curling, Bowling, Lincoln Lanes; and Swimming, VRC; Badminton, Vernon Bridge, Cribbage, and Secondary; Slo Pitch, Whist, Schubert Centre; Bocce and Lawn Bowling, DND Army Camp Fields; Polson Park; Mountain Soccer, Marshall Fields; Bike Racing, Ellison Tennis, Paddlewheel Park, Marshall Fields and Provincial Park; and Golf, Polson Park. Thursday See "Gaming grant" page 30 starts Squash, Rosters

Lakeview Community Centre Society SEPTEMBER 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

LABOUR DAY

22 Older Age Exercise 10 am

29 Older Age Exercise 10 am

Bridge 7 pm

Table Tennis 1-3 pm

18 Table Tennis 1-3 pm

25 Table Tennis 1-3 pm

13 Bridge 7 pm

19 Carpet Bowling 10 am - noon

26 Carpet Bowling 10 am - noon

20 A/E Chorus Practice 1 - 3 pm Bridge 7 pm

27 A/E Chorus Practice 1 - 3 pm Bridge 7 pm

Squilax/Anglemont

FRIDAY

BONNIE KILROE “DIVAS FROM VEGAS TO VAUDVILLE” FMI 250-517-8365 Table Tennis 1-3 pm

15 Older Age Exercise 10 am

THURSDAY

Lakeview Centre

Table Tennis 1 10 am

SATURDAY

Memorial Service Betty Porter 2 pm

Drop in Cribbage 1-3 pm General Meeting 2:30 pm Bingo 6 pm

14 Drop in Cribbage 1-3 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noon Drop in Cribbage 1-3 pm Bingo 6 pm

Carpet Bowling 10 am - noon Drop in Cribbage 1-3 pm

8 Table Tennis 10 am

Rise & Shine 9 Breakfast 8-11 am BONNIE KILROE DIVAS FROM VEGAS TO VAUDEVILLE FMI 250-517-8365

Table Tennis 10 am

Profile PARKSIDE COMMUNITY

arkside Community in Chase is only one of four Eden Alternative Registered Communities in the entire province and is the only one in the Interior utilizing this Elder Directed approach to care. Unlike most assisted living communities, Parkside is Elder-directed rather than Elder-centred. This means that Elders help form the programs and have a say in the care they receive. Parkside Community is locally owned and operated. With no corporate agenda the entire focus goes into providing the best care possible. Residents are encouraged to immerse themselves in physical activity, mental stimulation and social interaction. Life at Parkside isn’t just about going through the motions but waking up excited to take on the day. Established in 2004, Parkside provides loving and compassionate care to our family of 37 elders. This facility, nestled in the idyllic Shuswap, offers a full range of services including assisted and independent living as well as respite suites for short-term stays. Sixteen employees provide around the clock care and healthy daily meals that allow for a bit of fun and socialization. An in-house salon helps keep our Elders feeling fresh and confident. Residents are free to roam and explore the grounds in a safe and secure environment and needn’t worry about any housekeeping chores. Dishes, vacuuming and laundry are all tended to by staff. Parkside offers a varied activity program and entertainment options for the residents. Elders can choose from exercise classes, bingo, carpet bowling and more. Activities are tailored to accommodate any limitations so everyone can participate. Cable TV, movies and music are also available to enjoy. Regular outings to bakeries, lakes, festivals and more keep residents involved in the local community. Assisted living suites start at $1,975 per month which includes utilities, meals, housekeeping and registered care-aid staff on site 24/7. Parkside offers an important alternative in the spectrum of care for seniors and offers regular seminars of interest to Elders, their families and the general public. Sharing the Eden Alternative philosophy of care remains a significant part of Parkside’s mission.

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Vanderhoof host to the Provincial WI Convention

Shuswap Lake Senior Citizens Society

31 Hudson Ave. NE, Box 1552 Salmon Arm, V1E 4P6 250-832-3015

SEPTEMBER 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

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TUESDAY

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

Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm

Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm

Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm

Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm

Painting Group 5 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Painting Group12 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Painting Group19 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Painting Group26 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm

Bingo

Doors open 4 pm Walk Ins: 6 pm

Bingo

Doors open 4 pm Walk Ins: 6 pm

Director’s Meeting 10:30 - 11 am

Bingo

Doors open 4 pm Walk Ins: 6 pm

We offer vitamins, herbs, supplements for eye and joint health and much more!

320A Second Ave. NE

Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY 1

Day Away 3

LABOUR DAY

Office Closed 10

Monday Morning Market

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Lunch w/Friends

26 Monday 25 Care Morning Market (byFoot appt. only) Caregiver Support Group Lunch w/Friends 10 am

MONDAY

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Day Away

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Day Away 21 Good Food Box Pick Up Board Mtg 1 pm

Foot Care (by appt. only)

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Day Away

1st Day of Fall

Day Away

Duplicate Bridge 1 pm

10 Duplicate Bridge 1 pm

Duplicate Bridge 1 pm Jammers 7 pm

LABOUR DAY Table Tennis 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm

Duplicate Bridge 1 pm

Table Tennis 8:30 am Weightwatchers 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am Board Meeting 9:30 am Ladies Pool 12 noon Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm Darts 1 pm Weightwatchers 5:30 pm

18 Table Tennis 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm

Weightwatchers 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am Ladies Pool 12 noon Darts 1 pm Weightwatchers 5:30 pm

FRIDAY

25 Table Tennis 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm

13 Table Tennis 8:30 am Canasta 9:30 am Square Dancers 7 pm

Weightwatchers 8:30 am Table Tennis 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am Ladies Pool 12 noon Canasta 9:30 am Darts 1 pm Square Dancers 6:30 pm Weightwatchers 5:30 pm

Weightwatchers 8:30 am Table Tennis 8:30 am Scrabble 9:30 am Canasta 9:30 am Ladies Pool 12 noon Square Dancers 6:30 pm Darts 1 pm Weightwatchers 5:30 pm

NEW LOCATION SAHali mall (formerly Downtown)

250-828-6680 • SENIOR DISCOUNT IN EFFECT EVERYDAY!

sale

once-a-year Sept. 26-30

5thaveseniors.org

THURSDAY

Table Tennis 8:30 am Canasta 9:30 am

Come in and check out our

TUESDAY TO SATURDAY

Whist 10 am Bridge 1 pm

Day Away

OFFICE HOURS MON-FRI 10 AM-2 PM RAINBOW CAFE RE-OPENS SEPT. 5

SEPTEMBER 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

Foot Care (by appt. only)

12 Monday 11 Foot Care Morning Market (by appt. only) Caregiver Support Group Lunch w/Friends 10 am

Foot Care (by appt. only)

Institutes of Canada and bra purse making. (FWIC). Also Lieutenant There also was theatre Governor Honourable entertainment, the AGM, Judith Guichon was installation of the new in attendance for the board and directors. opening ceremonies Overlander WI has a along with the Mayor representative on the of Vanderhoof and a provincial board – Cathy representative from Inskip for a 3-year term. Regional District. Members enjoyed tours Overlander WI had 8 of the local area and a members attend and banquet on Saturday it was great to revisit evening to round off friends from afar and we the events. accomplished a lot. The motto of BCWI is “For Home and Country.” The four day schedule was packed with convener Objectives are to foster a feeling of concern and and district presentation, co-operation amongst workshops – which women for the betterment included quilting tips, of home, community yoga for seniors, Indian and country by working Cuisine, computer tips See "WI Convention" page 29

Doors open 4 pm Walk Ins: 6 pm

Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550 Office Hours: 9 am - 3 pm

TUESDAY

From July 5–8 Vanderhoof hosted the 37th Triennial Convention of the British Columbia Women’s Institute. Sixty-three members registered for the event at Nechako Valley Secondary School, travelling from 44 branches in various towns in 13 districts all over B.C. We had two distinguished ladies who travelled all the way from Quebec; Sheila Needham – Canada Area President of Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) and Linda Hoy, President Federated Women’s

Bingo

Potluck Dinner 5 pm

SEPTEMBER 2017 Calendar of Events MONDAY

Bingo

Doors open 4 pm Walk Ins: 6 pm

Seniors’ Resource Centre - Salmon Arm SUNDAY

SATURDAY

Drop-In Pool Monday through Friday 10 am - 2 pm

Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm

Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm

Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm

FRIDAY

Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm

THURSDAY

Spiritualist Church 7 - 9 pm

Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm

WEDNESDAY

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Keep Fit 10:45 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2pm Crib 7 pm

Keep Fit 10:45 am Social Bridge 1 pm Table Tennis 2pm Auditorium Rented 6:30 pm

SATURDAY

Auditorium Rented 4 pm

8 Whist 10 am Bridge 1 pm

9 Auditorium Rented 1 pm

15 Sing-A-Long 9:45 am Whist 10 am Bridge 1 pm

22 Sing-A-Long 9:45 am Whist 10 am Bridge 1 pm

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Recipes of the Month

Reprinted with permission and in loving memory from Eleanore Moore’s cookbook “Family Favourites, Past & Present”

Sausage rolls and pancakes

September 2017

Chase Seniors Centre

SEPTEMBER 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

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TUESDAY

Sausage Rolls Pastry 5 c flour 1 lb margarine 2 1/2 tbsp baking powder 3 eggs beaten 3/4 c water In a large bowl mix together the flour and baking powder. Cut in the margarine. Beat eggs and add water. Pour into flour and baking powder. Mix well and roll very thin. This is enough pastry for the following: Sausage filling 4 pounds sausage meat 1 1/2 c cracker crumbs 1 beaten egg 1 small onion chopped very fine 1 1/2 tsp sage 1/8 tsp salt and pepper Mix the sausage mixture together. Roll into long thin rolls on a floured board. Place on edge of pastry and with water dampen the other edge of pastry to seal the edges. Roll the sausage mixture in the pastry and seal. Only one roll is necessary. Cut in required lengths – cocktail size or longer. Brush with 1 beaten egg and 2 tablespoon water. Bake at 375°F for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 4-5 dozen depending on the size.

Sesame Oatmeal Cookies

4 LABOUR DAY

1 c whole wheat flour 1 tsp cinnamon 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt

To keep pancakes warm, until serving time, put on oven-proof plate in a 300°F oven.

Hours: 9am-7pm EVErYDaY

Proud to sponsor the Clearwater Seniors Activities Calendar of Events 101 - 365 Murtle Crescent • Clearwater • (250) 674-2213

Bells & Bows 10 am Bingo 1 pm

SATURDAY

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

Guys & Gals 6 7 8 Exercise 9 am Exercise 9 am Wood Carving 9 am Mini Crib Pool/Snooker 1 pm Drop In Carpet Register 10:30 am Canasta 1 pm Bowling 10 am Start 11 am Jam Session 7 pm

11 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

12 Guys & Gals13 14 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

18 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

9 am 19 Guys & Gals20 21 Exercise Crib 1 pm 22 Bells & Bows Exercise 9 am Wood Carving 9 am Drop In Carpet Dinner & Dance 10 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Bowling 10 am Pot Luck Music by Bingo 1 pm Canasta 1 pm The Jammers Jam Session 7 pm

25 Guys & Gals Exercise 8:30 am Pool/Snooker 1 pm Canasta 1 pm

26 Guys & Gals27 28 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

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

LABOUR DAY

Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm 17

Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm 24

WEDNESDAY

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am

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Here is a pancake recipe with old fashioned flavour

Yield: 4-5 servings

FRIDAY

Adult Support 9:30 am to 1 pm

THURSDAY

TUESDAY

3 Bingo 5-9 pm Elks Hall

11 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

17 3rd Sunday Social 12:30 Wells Gray Inn 24 Giant Crib Legion 10 am M&M Lunch Wells Gray Inn 12:30 pm

WEDNESDAY

18 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

25 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

12 13 Seniors’ Crib 1pm Legion Luncheon Music & 10:30 am Refreshments @ Elks Hall 1 pm 19 Bunco 1:30 pm Seniors Drop-in Centre

SATURDAY

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am

Crib 1pm Legion

27 Crib 1pm Legion

Private Birthday Party

21 Whole Health Footcare Carpet Bowling 9:30 am

Whole Health Footcare

Carpet Bowling 9:30 am

Evergreen Acres (unless otherwise noted)

Phone: 250-674-8185

THURSDAY

Crib 1pm Legion

LABOUR DAY

Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm

FRIDAY

SEPTEMBER 2017 Calendar of Events MONDAY

Musical Presentation The Great Plain Darrel & Saskia Tickets $12/$15 at door

7 Adult Support 6 Bowling 9:30 am to 1 pm Carpet 9:30 am Canasta, Pool & General Meeting Fun Cards 3 pm 1:30 pm

Adult Support13 9:30 am to 1 pm Carpet Bowling Canasta, Pool & 9:30 am Fun Cards 1:30 pm 19 Adult Support20 9:30 am to 1 pm Carpet Bowling Canasta, Pool & 9:30 am Fun Cards 1:30 pm 26 Adult Support27 9:30 am to 1 pm Carpet Bowling Canasta, Pool & 9:30 am Fun Cards 1:30 pm

Box 791 Barriere V0E 1E0

Clearwater Seniors’ Activities SUNDAY

Exercise 9 am15 Crib 1 pm

4431 Barriere Town Road

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Yield: approximately 3 dozen crisp cookies

1 egg 1/2 c milk 2 tbsp melted butter or margarine 1 tbsp white sugar 1 can (14 oz.) cream style corn 1 c pancake mix Beat the egg and add milk. Stir in melted butter, sugar and corn. Add pancake mix and stir only until blended. Drop from spoon on hot slightly greased griddle. Cook till brown on both sides. Serve with sausages ham or bacon, and a salad.

THURSDAY

Barriere & District Seniors Society

In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar together until creamy. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, soda, salt and nutmeg. To the butter and sugar add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and blend well. Gradually add flour mixture and continue beating until well blended. Stir in sesame seeds, raisins, and oats. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on racks.

Corn Pancakes

WEDNESDAY

Your new season starts September 14 at 10 am Come on out give it a try!

CLOSED

1/4 tsp nutmeg 3/4 c butter or margarine 1 1/3 c packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 c sesame seeds 1 c raisins 1 cup rolled oats

Open 8:30 to 11:30 am, 1:00 to 4:30 pm

CALLING ALL CARPET BOWLERS: 3

For an afternoon nibble or an appetizer, try these

Chase Creekside Seniors

542 Shuswap Avenue • 250-679-8522

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

2 Hike: Meet @ Strawberry BBQ Dinner 5 pm Moose 9 am @Legion Darts 7 pm Legion

7 8 Carpet Bowling Hike: Meet @ Strawberry 1-3 pm Moose 9 am Writer’s Circle Darts 7 pm Legion 2 pm Library 14 Carpet Bowling 1-3 pm

9 Meat Draw @ Legion 1 - 3 pm

15 16 Hike: Meet @ Strawberry BBQ Dinner 5 pm Moose 9 am @Legion Darts 7 pm Legion

21 22 Carpet Bowling Hike: Meet 1-3 pm @ Strawberry Moose 9 am Writer’s Circle Darts 7 pm Legion 2 pm Library

23 Meat Draw @ Legion 1 - 3 pm

28 29 30 Carpet Bowling Hike: Meet BBQ Dinner 5 pm @ Strawberry 1-3 pm Moose 9 am Book Club @Legion Darts 7 pm Legion 2 pm Library

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Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am UPS 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am Crib 7 pm

20 Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am UPS 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am

26 Exercise 8:30 am

21 Exercise 8:30 am

27 Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am UPS 7 pm

Exercise 8:30 am

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am Crib 7 pm

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

3 Crib Tournament 1 pm

BC DAY Closed

Open 9 am - noon 17

5 6 Open League Bowling 9 am - noon 10 am - 2 pm Games Morning

Open 9 am - noon

26 27 Open League Bowling 9 am - noon 10 am - 2 pm Games Morning

Merritt Senior Centre MONDAY

TUESDAY

Open 21 9 am - noon Carpet Curling 9 am

22 Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm

Open 28 9 am - noon Carpet Curling 9 am

29 Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm

SATURDAY

4 LABOUR DAY

5 Horseshoes 10 am Bingo 1 pm Doors open at 11 am

11 Horseshoes 1012 am Bingo 1 pm Doors open at 11 am

Crib 7 pm

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

18 Crib 7 pm

19 Horseshoes 10 am Bingo 1 pm Doors open at 11 am

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

25 Horseshoes 1026 am Bingo 1 pm Crib 7 pm

Doors open at 11 am

Duplicate Bridge 7 pm

6 Carpet Bowling

13 Carpet Bowling

Meeting Horseshoes 10 am General 1:30 pm

14 Horseshoes 10 am Floor Curling (Physically Challenged) 10 am Floor Curling 1 pm 21

Carpet Bowling Horseshoes 10 am Court Whist 7 pm Floor Curling 1 pm

15 Rummoli 7 pm

22 Rummoli 7 pm

28 29 Horseshoes 10 am Pot Luck Supper Carpet Bowling Floor Curling (Physically 5:30 pm Court Whist 7 pm Challenged) 10 am Floor Curling 1 pm Rummoli 7 pm

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FRIDAY

15 Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm

THURSDAY

1675 Tutill Court • Ed Collins, President

WEDNESDAY

Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm

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THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC. and O.A.P.O. Br. #168

SEPTEMBER 2017 Calendar of Events SUNDAY

12 13 Open 9 am - noon 14 Open Carpet Curling League Bowling 9 am - noon 9 am 10 am - 2 pm General Games Morning Meeting 1 pm

19 20 Open Crib Tournament Closed until 6 pm 9 am - noon League Bowling 1 pm WHY Bingo 6 pm Games Morning 10 am - 2 pm

Pot Luck 5 pm

7 Open 9 am - noon Carpet Curling 9 am

SATURDAY

Open 9 am - 3 pm Bingo 1 - 3 pm

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Drop-in Centre 80 – 150 Opal Village Centre Mall

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Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am Crib 7 pm

Logan Lake Seniors 50+

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25 Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Exercise 9:30 am

25 26 28 30 31

High spots of a Swiss tour To be, to Latin scholars Rock group's bookings Solitary monk, maybe Twist out of shape

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Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Exercise 9:30 am

L L A I O N C R I E D M E W E

Exercise 8:30 am

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am Crib 7 pm

L A N O O N I C R I P T D

Potluck Meeting

Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am UPS 7 pm

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Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Exercise 9:30 am

Exercise 12 8:30 am

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Happy Grandparents Day!

A L P S

Exercise 8:30 am

M E M O S

Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Exercise 9:30 am

by 17Adrian Powell

P S I K N U S U A T P S I N N G G O O G R A E M A S S E D

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Exercise 8:30 am Coffee 9:30 am Crib 7 pm

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D I E R M A T I Q R S E E G A D I D G E R S R A D E R A N A R D S E E D

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Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334

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by Adrian Powell

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Happy Grandparents Day!

Crossword

O.A.P.O Branch #129

6605 Buie Road/Savona Access Rd

SI D E ER M A I Q S EG E SI D TG R ES A R D E A N R D E D

Savona and Area 50+

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Colouring outside the lines Voices: “My Love Colours Outside the Lines.”

Colouring Outside the Lines Rev. LeAnn Blackert Mount Paul United Church

Colouring is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. One of my favorite childhood activities is now sanctioned as a legitimate adult entertainment, and I have several new colouring books, crayons and felts to empower me in the pursuit of calmness, serenity, joy and beauty. So when I was approached about writing a column for The Connector and was then asked to give this column a title, it didn’t take me long to come up with “Colouring Outside the Lines.” As the minister at Mount Paul United Church in Kamloops, one of my favourite songs comes from our newest song book, More

My love colours outside the lines, exploring paths that few could ever find; and takes me into places where I’ve never been before, and opens doors to worlds outside the lines. I used to pride myself on my ability to color inside the lines, and would be devastated if my crayon slipped across that bold black line to leave its mark on the other side. But in my faith journey, I have learned that lines are not always a good thing. Lines divide us. Lines define boundaries and create boxes. They separate me from you, one church from another, one style of faith from another. Lines are the very reason so many people claim to be “spiritual but not religious.” Lines have given the church a bad reputation, so colouring outside the lines seems like an excellent idea. I have been studying a

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text from Isaiah, chapter 56 – a text in which the prophet credits God with these words: My house will be a house of prayer for all peoples. By accepting eunuchs and immigrants among God’s people, two groups previously excluded, God colours outside the lines. Jesus teaches us to colour outside the lines, too. Over and over in the Gospels, he teaches using these words: “you have heard it said, but I say to you…” and then describes a way of living that can only be described as colouring outside the lines. You have heard it said, “An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth, but I say to you that you must not oppose those that want to hurt you … turn the other cheek.” You have heard it said, “Love your neighbour and hate your enemy, but I say to you love your enemies and pray for those who harass you.” I believe in a God who loves to colour outside the lines. Whether you identify as religious,

spiritual, atheist or by any other spiritual identity, I hope this column might become a place where we can sit together in conversation, exploring faith in a world of bold black lines. The last verse of that favourite song says:

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My soul longs to colour outside the lines, tear back the curtains, sun, come in and shine; I want to walk beyond the boundaries where I’ve never been before, throw open doors to worlds outside the lines. I invite you to walk with me – out beyond the boundaries of “you and me”, beyond the boundaries of denominational identification, the boundaries of differing faith traditions – to explore the world “outside the lines.” Rev LeAnn Blackert ministers with the congregation of Mount Paul United Church on the north shore of Kamloops (mtpauluc.ca)

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Alice wants Murray Revelstoke Seniors embalmed, but he’s dead SEPTEMBER 2017 Calendar of Events set against it...What to do? SUNDAY

Ask Drake Drake Smith, Funeral Director Murray just died. Alice has decided that she wants to see him one more time before he’s cremated. Even though Murray told EVERYBODY that he just wanted to be cremated, with no fuss, no funeral, no viewing, Alice sincerely feels that she must hold his hand and say goodbye to Murray one last time. “I guess we’ll have to have Murray embalmed” says Alice, with a sigh. Murray didn’t want a fuss, and he definitely didn’t want to be embalmed! Now, you may be wondering what Alice is talking about. What is embalming anyway? I realize that some of you may be eating your breakfast as you read this, so I’ll try to spare the details. Basically, embalming involves replacing blood and other bodily wastes with chemicals (usually formaldehyde based). The idea is to preserve the Murray’s body (slow down natural decomposition), protect Alice from possible harm

when kissing Murray goodbye, and help Murray to look more comfortable and more comforting to Alice. It’s a major surgical procedure. And many times it’s completely unnecessary. In times gone by funeral homes routinely embalmed their clients. Some homes did so because they sincerely believed it helped Alice’s viewing experience. Others saw the tremendous revenue potential, as it almost always ensured a casket sale. Embalming was so common that many people thought it was legally required! Under most circumstances this is not so. But a lot of funeral homes still encourage it. So, back to Alice. What can she do to honour Murray’s wishes and still meet her need to say goodbye? We typically present three options to Alice. She can see Murray just as he was when we brought him from Royal Inland or from the care facility. There’s a nominal fee to cover the cost of setting up the room. A second option is the Drake Wake. It involves preparing Murray so that he looks like he’s sleeping peacefully, but it doesn’t involve the major intervention of

embalming. It takes quite a bit of time to prepare Murray, so we charge $225 to prepare Murray, and an extra $225 for the family to spend as much time as they need at the funeral home – sometimes they stay for hours, which is quite okay. The third option is embalming Murray, at a cost of $575; there’s a lot of time involved in this procedure. Whether it’s due to cost or to honour Murray’s wish, Alice usually chooses option one or two. Most people don’t want to have “a viewing.” But Alice does. She wants to say goodbye to Murray, and to look back in the years to come without regret. Our goal is to help her, not to talk her into anything. I think she appreciates that. Our other goal is to help people to avoid the stress of making decisions like these when they’re emotionally distraught. Our little booklet called “Drake’s Guide to You and Your Aging Parent… How to Make Sure They Have Their Act Together Before It’s Too Late” can be a great help, and it’s free! Call or go online to DrakeCremation.com for your copy.

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by Rita Joan Dozlaw For several years, Jean worked abroad. Her joy at coming back to Canada, especially the re-entry to her home, was peppered with the sting of culture shock. She had taken for granted that her tidy home would be pretty well the same when she returned. It wasn’t. The relative entrusted to live there was not the most responsible caretaker. Jean dearly loved her nephew, Ed, but knew little of his level of maturity. In her absence, the single, twenty-something youth turned her place into a bachelor pad. He ushered his favorite aunt through the back door where he welcomed her home with a mighty embrace. Then, he apologized for the mess—as we all often do. The entrance was cruddy with clay-mud which flaked off the work boots he wore around the acreage. Jean began to kick off her shoes but changed her mind and left them on. Her nostrils picked up Ed’s sweet shaving lotion and the smell of greasy food which permeated the stale air. Entering the kitchen and ignoring it completely, Ed led his aunt directly to the dining room which, for Jean, held memories of many wonderful family and extended-family dinners. Proudly, he showed off the transformed area. “This is a big hit with my pals”, he said standing near the billiard table. Jean looked at the coloured balls. By osmosis, one of them just hit her in the head. “Where’s my dining room table?” She held her breath, “…and the chairs?” “They’re safe. Don’t worry, Aunt Jean. They’re in the crawl space.” With satisfaction and no sign of guilt he added, “Everything’s covered up.” In the absence of her wall paintings, she knew they too were disgraced to live down under. Pool ques, a bright new dart board and bold posters adorned the ‘billiard room’ walls. A spot on the floor under the pool table was perfect for Fido the cat’s

unemptied litter box and slimy food and water dishes. Several racks of trophy antlers, sawed off of dead moose, elk and deer heads, hung abandoned among cobwebs haunting the dusty room. On the antler ‘points’, a conglomeration of old caps, hats, cowhand

belts with wild buckles and unidentifiable objects perched precariously. Hunting and target shooting ammo spilled from their boxes on the floor. Also on the floor, leather cases cushioned the butts of Ed’s rifles which leaned into the corner, business-end up. Through the streaked sliding-glass door, sun poured over a metal coat tree. Gangly woolly arms dangled like scarecrows from the red plaid jackets hanging alongside studded motorcycle and dirt bike gear and grubby hoodies. The young sport fanatic’s garb, collectively situated near the door, couldn’t be in a handier place. Jean’s china cabinet, dismantled from the sideboard, stood empty in a hall. The sideboard itself

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served a good purpose. Newspapers, magazines, digital gadgets, darts and books covered the surface. Who knew what lurked inside the drawers? Screwed into the wall over the sideboard, hooks held keys clustered on memorabilia-type key chains collected from Ed’s road trips. Jean couldn’t hide the wince on her face. “…Should have tidied up a bit,” Ed confessed. Shuddering and speechless, Jean looked askance into the living room. The only recognizable piece of furniture was a floor lamp with a burned out bulb. Over the back and seat of the couch, colourful Mexican blankets and plump pillows laid at the ready for the inevitable buddy-buddy couch crashers. Sweaty socks and mildewed towels contaminated with cat hair screamed launder me. Jean caught the stench of the grungy sour food cartons on the coffee table and chuckled behind her hand as she held her nose. Ed laughed nervously. From inside, a window framed Jean’s trampled flower beds. Through the smutty glass, dark shadows over the soil indicated little clumps of buried cat poop. How should I take all this? She pondered to herself. Her sense of humour kicked in, and deliberately and silently she made herself forgive Ed for the creative shambles. Confirming his pleasure, she hugged his neck. “I can sure see that you were happy here!” “You bet… and I bet it’s great for you to be home!” He squeezed her back. “Yes, absolutely,” Jean said, reckoning with the fact that the mess was temporary surface stuff. The important things were that her young man was fine and her house was still standing. After the fresh-air pause, her mind clicked into business mode. She gestured her intentions by rolling up her sleeves. Ed rolled his eyes and asked, “What should we tackle first?”

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Tribute to our friend, Sharon Brooker The Connector lost a very good friend recently. Sharon Brooker passed away on July 24, 2017 following a brief battle with cancer at the age of 73. She had only been retired from her position here for a little over a year. Sharon was an advertising consultant with The Connector for many years following a long newspaper career that included the Kamloops Daily News and the Interior Buy and Sell. Before this she trained and worked as an x-ray technician in North Vancouver, Golden and Toronto before returning to B.C. to launch her sales career in the newspaper biz. Sharon was also a committed volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and spent a great deal of her time working at the local ReStore. Sharon was a determined, opinionated, kind-hearted and independent soul. She was hard-working and generous; a strong and caring mother and grandmother. Those of us that had the good fortune to work with her soon discovered how much she loved her family, her two cats, her books and her car. There was often talk of food

and many stories of all the activities she loved—everything from softball, golf, skiing and hiking. She was proud but humble and while often serious, she had a great sense of humour. We celebrated with her when she travelled solo to her beloved Chilcotin just two years ago before it was determined that she was ill and was forced to retire. We admired her strength and determination every month when she intrepidly delivered bundles upon bundles of papers around town in sub-zero and desert-hot temperatures alike. We chuckled amongst ourselves when she selected the film “No Men Beyond This Point” for The Connector to sponsor in the 2016 Kamloops Film Festival. Many people in Sharon’s local newspaper ‘family’ were saddened and surprised to hear of her passing as were many of her former clients. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. Our sincerest condolences to her family and friends.

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On the morning of August 2nd, Harry Ha Ha crossed over the Rainbow Bridge cuddled in my arms surrounded by light and love. Suffering with severe kidney failure, his dear friend Dr. Lewis helped him join all his friends and family who are waiting on the Other Side. Abandoned with over 25 other dogs to fend for themselves deep in the back country of the Cariboo, Harry Ha Ha’s new life started when he was rescued by Kent Kokoska of the BCSPCA. Hairless and covered in mange, he was christened “Hairy” Ha Ha. 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, 14 years ago in August, while walking evacuated dogs during the 2003 wildfires. For 5 years Harry Ha Ha was the mascot of Pilots N Paws Canada, a group dedicated to transporting animals across the country. On brochures, banners, bumper stickers, cards, pens, and even special edition postage stamps, Harry was seen at air shows and events from coast to coast. People embraced his sweet face and with the help of Barb Demetrick, this little rescue, ended up with his own fan club and Facebook page. www.facebook.com/1HarryHaHa/ More recently Harry had been capturing the hearts of the residents of Kamloops while out on his strolls. Arthritis in his back had given him mobility issues so after sledding through the winter, a pet stroller was purchased in the spring. This spring and summer were spent enjoying the city with our own staycation. Harry Ha Ha celebrated Canada Day on the front page of The Connector in July as well as appearing on the cover of this summer’s Downtown Kamloops directory. Harry loved his strolls! Loved all the loving, kisses, petting and smiles he got while cruising both the North Shore and Downtown. As his Mom, I loved how much joy my sweet little man gave every single person he met, from tourists and children to street people and retailers. His sweet ways were contagious and truly brought out the gentle side of people.

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 Ave. All levels of experience are welcome at both venues. FMI visit our website at ukuleleorchestra ofkamloops.com or phone 250-376-5502. 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 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 good-company. Free parking. Call 250-5790228, 250-579-8259 or 250-376-0917. Diabetes Support: There are two support groups in Kamloops. RiverBend (760

I am organizing a fundraiser for the new Kamloops SPCA shelter in Harry’s memory, and will share once all the details are finalized. Recently it was decided that Harry would be the face of Canadian Wings of Rescue, so his legacy will continue. Not bad for a little country boy.

~ S. McCaffrey Run free sweetie. See you on the Other Side. Love Mom xoxoxo

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 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.

Bless you Kent and Dr. Lewis for saving Harry for me. Thank you Dr. Lewis and the staff of Central Animal Hospital for looking after all his medical issues throughout the years. Thank you to the folks of Kamloops and beyond who embraced my little man and loved him as their own. Thank you to Queen Thelma Mahaits who took us to that final, heart wrenching vet appointment. Thank you to Jim & Jo Ann, Barb and Peggy for watching over me and to all who have reached out to me during this heartbeaking time.

Harry Ha Ha was the epitome of how adopting a rescue can be life changing. I hope his life will encourage other people to adopt their best friend.

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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 250-573-2988, or Margaret Thompson at 250-819-3135. Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 meets at 7:30 p.m. every second Thursday of each month at 784B Victoria St. We have served the community since 1920. You are invited to come and meet the members. New members are welcome.

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REMEMBER TO VOTE ON SEPT 30

City of Kamloops By-Election, A by-election is scheduled for September 30 to fill vacancies on City Council. One Mayor and two Councillors will be elected to serve the remainder of the four year Council term, ending in October 2018. Advance voting will take place at Heritage House, 100 Lorne Street from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on the following days: Wednesday, Sept. 20; Thursday, Sept. 21; Wednesday, Sept. 27. Check for voting locations fto vote on September 30 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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On August 4, members of the Moose Lodge, Dave Moonen (Junior Past Governor), Debbie Gurnsey (Junior Regent of the Women of the Moose), presented a cheque totalling $1,186 to Tim Larose of the Canadian Red Cross for the BC Wild Fire Relief Fund.

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Women’s Institute convention news Continued from page 21 together for a common cause. Members work on areas of need in each of their districts, and branches can be found throughout the province from Vancouver Island to the Peace River. BCWI is not only a social support – it is one of the greatest educational tools available to women. BCWI supports rural and urban women and their families locally, provincially, federally and world wide to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demand of today’s society. Since 1990, BCWI has presented over 50 resolutions to the provincial and or federal governments regarding issues related to health, the environment, social welfare, agriculture, education, citizenship, food sovereignty, sustainable energy, protecting water supply, vaccination of potentially eradicable diseases, supporting refugees and mining regulation. Internationally

WI presented a resolution at ACWW requesting all governments be responsible for registering children at birth. WI members prioritize buying local thus preserving our agriculture land for food sustainability. Members support their communities by organizing local events, teaching home skills, raising funds for B.C. Children’s Hospital, donation to local hospitals, transition houses and families in need. Women’s Institutes can be credited for such fundamental community infrastructure as street lights and yellow painted lines down the middle of the road. On Friday, Sept. 8, Overlander WI will have their first meeting after the summer break at 10 a.m. and Friday Sept. 22 there will be a meeting on International. For more information please contact Cathy Inskip at 250-376-9810.

Dozlaw and McNeil win writing awards Rita Joan Dozlaw of Kamloops and Jacquie McNeil of Savona received the 2017 Dr. Robert and Elma Schemenauer Writing Awards at the Interior Authors Group summer social held in July. McNeil won in the category Writing with a Kamloops and Area Theme. Her poem “Ghosts” was inspired by the history of Walhachin, a ghost town between Savona and Ashcroft. During its heyday from 1909 to 1914, wealthy English settlers established an orchard community there. What happened to it and them? McNeil’s poem tells the touching story. Another of McNeil’s works was published in the spring 2017 British Columbia Magazine. Dozlaw won in the category Writing with a Nature Theme. Her story “Rambunctious Tranquility” tells of watching a flock of migrating Trumpeter swans on the South Thompson River. The birds presented an awe-inspiring and sometimes humorous show. Dozlaw includes insights into the Trumpeters’ instincts, personalities, and physical attributes. A number of Dozlaw’s

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KBIA advocates for survivors Eighty years

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cause partial or functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment.” (Geneva 1996). Examples of causes of ABI include stroke, traumatic forces to the brain, bleeding in the brain, lack of oxygen to the brain, infections in the brain, toxic exposure, fluid build-up in the brain, and brain tumors. KBIA advocates for and provides specialized programs for survivors of acquired brain injuries, and facilitates education and awareness in the

community. As brain injuries may be invisible, survivors may face extra complications in adapting within society that cannot see their challenges. We provide programs that assist brain injury survivors and their families to understand, work with, and thrive within their new circumstances. Our services include life-skills, advocacy, bus training, community kitchen, peer support, and caregiver support group, and much more.

This important work requires significant funding and thus KBIA’s major fundraiser of the year is taking place on September 8. The 14th Annual Gur Singh Memorial Golf Tournament takes place at The Dunes in Kamloops. The proceeds from the golf tournament go towards supporting brain-injured survivors such as Jan. In order to participate in this fundraiser, call 250.372.1700 to register

or email events@kbia. ca. The event promises a day full of food, fun, and hope with the following itinerary: 8:30 – 10:30 Registration and Breakfast by the Paddlewheelers Lion Club 11:00 Shot-Gun Start, 6 Member Team Scramble 11:00 – 4:30 18-hole Golf Filled with Sponsors, Food and Beverages 4:30 – 9:00 Appetizers, Oyster Bar, Dinner and Live/Silent Auctions

Gaming grant helps with expenses Continued from page 22 Vernon Golf & Country Club, and Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club, 9401 Hwy 97 North. Thanks to the Provincial Government Community Gaming Grant received for 2017, Zone 8 is able to help with participant expenses related to the Vernon Games. Come to the September meeting to pick up your cheque. If you cannot make this meeting, the cheque will be given to your area rep or sport rep to pass on although we would like to see you, as well

as supporters and anyone interested in next year’s Games in Kimberly/Cranbrook. Our next meeting is Sept. 21 at the Moccasin Square Gardens, Tk’emlups Indian Band, Shuswap Road, 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and find out just how much the 55+ folk of Zone 8 enjoyed attending the 55+ BC Games. Tickets will also be available for the Fundraising lunch that follows the AGM on Oct. 19. Play safely; stay healthy!

of adventure Continued from page 4 When I spoke to Paul on August 11, he said, “It feels good to be home. I was lucky. There was no fire damage in this area. “Not everyone left. Some people who stayed ran out of food. Everyone got together and exchanged things to keep themselves going.” During the time he was in Kamloops, he read, says Dean. “He’s an avid reader.” He may also have reflected on his eighty adventurous years. He had a successful family farm in Langley which he sold to buy a ranch, the PGH, near Big Bar in the Cariboo. The family moved from the lower mainland where services were nearby to a less settled location from which they did one big shopping a year, buying canned and dry goods in Vancouver. Like most ranchers Paul earned extra cash working off the ranch. He cowboyed for the Gang Ranch. In 1976 the National Film Board of Canada included Paul and the Hudon family in a series of documentaries on the ranching way of life. “No Big Money” featuring the Hudons, was filmed on their ranch from 1974 to 1976. Interviews were done by Jack Wasserman in the CBC studios in Vancouver. Paul also worked as an electrician for Chasm Sawmills. Eventually he sold the ranch, moved to 100 Mile House, bought a big truck and became a long haul driver across Canada and the U.S. “For him there was no such thing as being out of work.”, Dean comments. He may be retired but Paul’s still prepared for the unexpected. His motto, “Take one day at a time.”

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he Hamlets at Westsyde is an assisted living and residential care community located 10 minutes north of downtown Kamloops. The Hamlets, celebrating its 10th anniversary this September, provides quality care services to senior residents housed in 64 assisted living units and 112 residential complex care, dementia care and specialized care beds. Part of what makes the Hamlets at Westsyde unique is that it is a community designed for individuals and couples seeking quality assisted living and care. The Hamlets offers a variety of care services from part time assistance to full time care. There are a variety of floor plans that meet an individual’s unique needs along with a hairdresser, health services, a registered massage therapist, weekly mobile lab service, a resident-run tuck shop, church services, daily exercises, an aquatic centre, outings, and special events. Residents have access to a host of amenities and services right at their doorstep. Employing 170 amazing staff, the Hamlets has been awarded a contract by Interior Health to expand complex care by another 48 beds. Construction is to begin early this fall with completion expected in the fall of 2018. The Hamlets is a community within Westsyde community providing space for various church groups, numerous organizations that provide education to residents, their families and the community at large. The Girl Guides and two groups of Sparks meet at the Hamlets for regular programming and have even had sleepovers. We have a young adult program that is home for residents aged between 19 and 65. We host special events such as Canada 150 Celebrations and a visit from B.C.’s Lieutenant Governor for a ceremony honouring one of our residents. We are especially proud of the intergenerational program bridging the gap between pre-schoolers and our residents. We have studio, one and two bedroom apartments in assisted living with monthly rental rates starting at $1,795 per month. This includes a continental breakfast, lunch and dinner, basic cable, access to our recreation program including various theme dinners, weekly pub nights featuring a live band, monthly BBQ’s, outings, shopping, music programs, dog talent shows, participation in the Westsyde annual yard sale and much more! For more information about The Hamlets at Westsyde assisted living and residential care community or to book a tour, please visit our website thehamlets.ca or call 250.579.9061.

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KAMLOOPS CIVIC BY-ELECTION SEPTEMBER 30 CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR

SADIE HUNTER CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR

KATHY SINCLAIR CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR

BILL SARAI

The Connector reached out to as many civic by-election candidates as we could contact and invited them to share a photo and brief bio. The following candidates opted to participate and have provided their profile below. With so many candidates running, voters will have to do their homework before going to the polls.

I moved to Kamloops over 16 years ago to attend university and create new opportunities for my family. I have a background in both environmental science and journalism and have worked for both industry and non-profits. My vision for Kamloops is a city where affordable housing for all citizens is addressed, while the needs of economic and community growth are met. This includes looking at options for developer incentives, subsidized transit passes and sustainable energy management. I’d like to focus on proactive solutions and decision-making that looks at the big picture and is less reactive. I strongly believe it’s the role of municipal government to advocate for the needs of a community, such as increased access to health care, and funding to address social issues like homelessness and mental health and addiction. It’s time to decide what kind of city we want to be—I think we have the chance to create a city of opportunity.

CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR

Taxes, raising a family, and those many years of volunteering... you’ve put in your time to help make Kamloops a success, and our community is better for it! On Sept. 30, vote Kathy Sinclair to continue building a city we’re proud of. Known for her work with the Kamloops Arts Council, Kathy is an active volunteer and a member of the Rotary Club of Kamloops. Kathy is committed to fiscal responsibility, personal and community health, affordability and accessibility of services to all. Her platform focuses on growing tourism and the economy, fostering an environment that attracts and retains small business, and sustainability—social, environmental and economic. Seniors need a strong voice. Seniors matter. What matters most to you this by-election?

CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR

Call Kathy at 250.299.1203, email hello@kathy4kamloops.ca or visit her website at www.kathy4kamloops.ca Authorized by financial agent Marsha Stewart, sinclaircampaign2017@outlook.com

Hello! My name is BILL SARAI and I am running for Kamloops City Council on September 30 Kamloops has been my home for 22 years. I am a proud husband and father of three with both my daughters attending TRU and my son in high school at South Kamloops Secondary. It’s time to take an active role in shaping our community and making Kamloops a better place for its amazing citizens. Working for Canada Post as a letter carrier for 29 years, volunteering on PAC committees, Kamloops Social-Planning Council and coaching youth sports teams have helped prepare me for this role. The economy of Kamloops needs to be revitalized plain and simple. We have seen taxes increasing annually, services such as snow removal being inadequate, and businesses of all sizes struggling or being turned away. The common family cannot withstand the continually increasing taxes witnessed recently in this town. Working among the public and living on the North Shore, I hear and see the concerns our citizens have daily. I feel for our seniors having to make their way through the snow to get around the city in winter or standing in uncovered bus shelters in the heat. I will take your voice to City Hall. I will be THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE. We need City Council to be more transparent. We can not waste our tax dollars as seen recently on the Daily News Building, pesticide bans and the recycling program. Instead we need to focus on our local strengths and work to attract and grow businesses to create jobs for graduating TRU students and others in the workforce. We need a safer Kamloops for our children and provide better services for our seniors. Transportation issues in the city need to be addressed in addition to the doctor shortage seen in town. I have volunteered for the following organizations: • CUPW member 1988-present • Kamloops Sikh Cultural Society • Norbrock Soccer Executive Executive Committee 1998Committee 1996-2000 2000 Member 1995-present • AE Perry Elementary School PAC • City of Kamloops Social Planning Executive 1996-2005 Council Committee 1 term 2000-2003 • Coached Girl’s Youth Soccer • Coached Boy’s Youth Soccer Team 1996-2005 Team 2005-2010 • Member of the Moose Lodge 1552 • Western Canada Summer Games • Fraternal Order of Eagles 1998-2000 Volunteer 2011

On September 30 please vote BILL SARAI for City Council. Thank you! @Bill Sarai Voice Of the People | emailbillsarai@gmail.com

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RAY DHALIWAL

Ray Dhaliwal, Born and Raised in North Kamloops/Brocklehurst and still resides there to this day. The Dhaliwal family settled in the Kamloops area in 1914. Ray is a 3rd Generation Canadian and a 3rd Generation Kamloopsian. He started working in the family business as a mechanic (Jay’s Texaco, 1973) then started Ray’s Lock and Key Service in 1982. Being a part of the Kamloops Multicultural Society since 1975 then a Board Member followed by President for the Past 6 years, hosting Kamloops largest and longest running event — “CANADA DAY.” As a new board member of the Centre for Information for Seniors (Brock Activity Centre) Ray’s volunteer work continues on the North Shore. With a greater understanding of the needs of seniors since becoming a CSI board member, seniors will have a voice on council concerning the needs of our growing senior population when Ray gets elected!

Accountable, Approachable, Adorable, Triple “A” Vote For RAY!

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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 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. Target issues for me will be:

KEVIN KRUEGER 250.851.1802 kevindkrueger @gmail.com

• 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.

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