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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
Meals on Wheels Celebrates 40, Times Four The Health and Home Care Society of BC (HHCSBC) is happily celebrating four very special volunteers who have served with its Meals on Wheels program for 40 years. Chris Croner, Shirley Van der Hoop, Jeanne Lewis and Doug Shaw were recognized for their dedicated service to the Meals on Wheels program, alongside
53 other volunteers and 18 members of the staff at HHCSBC’s annual Volunteer and Staff Recognition Tea, held on May 12 at the Family Respite Centre. Of the 18 staff honoured for their long term service, nine were appreciated for ten years of devoted service, including Shirley Park, HHCSBC’s Chinese Meals on Wheels service coordinator. Chair of HHCSBC’s Board of Direc-
tors, Tom Chambers, human resources consultant Janice Dungate, and volunteer manager Jill Howey were on hand to conduct the pinning story in recognition of these long-term service volunteers and staff. HHCSBC is infinitely appreciative of all of their incredible staff and volunteers, who are committed to ensuring that programs continue to thrive.
40 years volunteers Doug Shaw, Shirley Van der Hoop and Chris Croner with volunteer manager, Jill Howey at the Volunteer & Staff Appreciation Tea. Missing from photo: Jeanne Lewis. Info. submitted by Terrene conway.
For information on the Meals on Wheels volunteer program, call 604-7339177, ext. 107. To order meal service, phone 604-732-7638 (or 604-292-7200 for Cantonese service.) You may also visit the website at www.carebc.ca.
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A Full Service Retirement Community in the Heart of Vancouver where meeting the social needs of our seniors is a matter of priority.
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give a little bit South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH), located at 6470 Victoria Drive, can always use a little warm and friendly help with its Seniors Peer Support and other Volunteer Programs. Many valuable volunteers have enjoyed the benefits of volunteering, and have mentioned that, in addition to helping out, it is a pretty good way to meet other seniors and
connect to the community. So far, volunteers have helped as: • Friendly Neighbours (a one-to-one personal visiting program) • Hello Neighbours (a telephone visiting program) • Steering Committee Members (guiding the Seniors’ programs) • Information and Referral Assistants (helping with government forms, documents and applications) • Group Facilitators • Program Assistants (for the Thursday Wellness and Tuesday Social Seniors Programs) • Kitchen Assistants • Lunch Buddies (being matched with a new senior to help welcome
him/her into House programs) • Blood Pressure Readers and Schedulers (for the weekly clinic) • Entertainers • Speakers • Walking Club Coordinators • Special Events Teammates • Administrative Aides If you would like to volunteer in one of these areas, or would like to work together to develop another volunteer program, call Paula Khan at SVNH at 604-324-6212, or send her an email at paula@southvan.org. Volunteers are required to fill out an application, and attend an interview and an orientation. A tour of the diverse facility is included.
Meals on Wheels Offers New Breakfast Menu Call now for 2 Bedrooms Special
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Beginning this week, Meals on Wheels Vancouver-Richmond is pleased to announce its first ever full breakfast menu, which will offer a wider variety of choice for its clients. This new addition to the Meals on Wheels menu will offer five selections – one for each day of the week. The breakfasts will be delivered frozen to enable clients to heat and enjoy them at their convenience. The menu includes classics such as French toast, scrambled eggs, omelette, bacon, and hash browns, as well as more contemporary items such as breakfast wraps. The cost per meal is affordable and consistent with the existing Meals on Wheels menu. “We’re always looking for ways to improve our service and offer greater variety to clients,” said Inge Schamborzki, executive director of the Health and Home Care Society of B.C. “We’re confident the addition of the new breakfast menu will be positively received.” Contact CareBC to put in your order!
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COLLECTOR’S ITEMS All Fired Up Over MoorcrofT What do Elton John, Tom Cruise, Leonard Lauder of Estee Lauder fame, Rod Stewart, Prince Charles, The Sultan of Brunei and The Queen all have in common? A penchant for Earl Grey tea? Perhaps, but all are collectors of world famous art pottery, Moorcroft. And fortunately, the company chairman will be in Vancouver on Thursday, June 10, from 4–7pm, for a special free event. He’ll be appearing at Atkinson’s, located at 1501 West 6th Avenue, corner of Granville (phone: 604-736-3378). Designers at Moorcroft have been inspired by Canada’s unique wildlife and landscape for many years and today Moorcroft is collected in over 24 countries around the world. The website gets over 10 million hits a year. Hugh Edwards decided to visit a number of key Canadian areas to meet Moorcroft collectors.
As you may know, Moorcroft is sold by many top auction houses including Waddington’s Auction House of Toronto, Christies and Sotheby’s, but anyone is welcome to attend the event at Atkinson’s. Canadian collectors, of which our seniors are a vast membership, will have a unique opportunity to meet Edwards and see how Moorcroft is made. He will talk about the amazing history of the company and its current designs. Moorcroft demonstrator Lesley Cartlidge will show how Moorcroft’s art pottery is tubelined and painted. Not surprisingly, the company has been using the same techniques since 1897. Edwards says that the company continues to be completely design driven. In the past 15 years Edwards has put together a very talented design team creating numerous award-winning designs.
Edwards said, “Every piece of Moorcroft is made meticulously by hand. Even today, in 2010, every single piece of Moorcroft is made and painted by hand. It is just one of the reasons people collect this highly coloured, astonishing art pottery. “Many people say Moorcroft pottery is so colourful that it’s like looking at stained glass. Moorcroft pottery frequently fetches remarkable prices at auction, with vases selling for as much as $50,000.” Canada is very special to Moorcroft because it played a critical role in helping the world famous art pottery firm to survive. A major reason Moorcroft remained in business was because of the huge support in the mid 1980s from Canadian Moorcroft collectors. David Simmons (who now works with Waddington’s of Toronto) helped to introduce special pieces ®
into Canada in the mid 1980s that was vital to the rebuilding of Moorcroft. Canadians have been actively buying Moorcroft for over one hundred years. In the mid 1930s – after the Queen, Princess Royal and Duke of York purchased Moorcroft rouge Flambé bowls, the Hudson’s Bay Company in Canada ordered identical Moorcroft pieces for numerous branches in Canada, requesting that people were told the pieces were the same as the pieces purchased by the Queen.
Edwards added, “Moorcroft is one of the world’s last independent art pottery firms. Most of its limited editions sell out very quickly. Once an edition has sold out, the shape is never used again. It’s one of the reasons Moorcroft has a strong market record at major auction houses across the globe, because the pottery’s value keeps climbing.” People wanting to join the Moorcroft Collectors Club should contact a Canadian Moorcroft retailer or visit www. moorcroft.com.
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Free electronic hearing tests will be given on June 3, 4, 7, 8 at 2087 West 42nd Ave, Vancouver. The tests have been arranged for anyone who suspects they are losing their hearing. Such persons generally say they can hear but not understand words. Testing with the latest computerized equipment will indicate whether you can be helped. Everyone, especially those over 50 should have an electronic hearing test at least once a year. If there is a hearing problem hearing tests may reveal that newly developed methods of correction will help, even for those who have been told that a hearing aid would not help them. If you suspect you’ve experienced hearing loss, phone in for a free hearing test. Our licensed specialists are trained in the latest auditory testing methods. And we’ll be the first one to tell you if you don’t need a hearing aid. But if you do have a hearing loss, we’ll explain your results and provide you with a list of options. If you suspect even minor hearing loss, don’t let it go untreated. Book your free test now.
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Make it Seniors Week Every Week
Lead an active lifestyle Stay active or improve your health with the Vancouver Park Board. Purchase a Flexipass and get unlimited admission to our fitness centres, pools (including aquafit and Range of Motion classes) and rinks. Drop-in and 10 visit passes also available at discounted rates for seniors. Alternatively, take advantage of seniors’ rates at our pitch & putt and championship golf courses.
Be young at heart, literally Sign-up for Happy Hearts, a heart health program, at Kensington Community Centre. Or take advantage of the outdoor senior’s wellness circuit at Tisdall Park. Call your local community centre for information about other health and wellness programs.
Because you deserve it! Join us for Seniors Week festivities! From performances and art exhibitions to historical walks and our annual tea dance (tickets $8 each), take part in the special activities offered at Vancouver Park Board locations. Information available online at vanrec.ca; click on “Seniors” located in the left column.
It's Fun, Affordable and Accessible For more information on fees, schedules and locations visit our website or call
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From outside Vancouver call:
604.873.7000
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BC SENIORS WEEK ROUND-UP This is your time, folks. And June 6 through 12 promises to offer many fun and interesting opportunities for seniors in and around the city of Vancouver. Visit your local community centre, seniors centre or retirement residence for the latest on celebratory activities. The principal kick-off is at the Roundhouse in Yaletown, easily accessible by Skytrain and Canada Line. Enjoy your time, seniors!
Opening For Seniors Week 2010 Date: June 7; Time: 2:00 pm-3:15 pm;
Cost: Free Venue: The Roundhouse - 181 Roundhouse Mews (Corner of Davie & Pacific); Phone: 604-713-1800 Event Organization: The Roundhouse; Email: roundhousecc@vancouver.ca; Website: roundhouse.ca This is the Opening for the “2010 Seniors Week” where the focus is on the Elders in our community and in Canada. They will be sharing amazing and inspirational stories about Olympic and Paralympic Athletes. View the Seniors Week art exhibition, which includes photographs by active seniors
SENIORS’ CINEMA
Oakridge Centre is happy to showcase these great movies during Seniors’ Cinema at the Empire Theatre, located inside the shopping centre’s Atrium at 41st and Cambie. Coming up: “Flash of Genius on Wed. June 2 at 1 pm and “State of Play at 1 pm on Wed. July 7. A fundraiser for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, seniors 55 and older are invited to see big screen films by donation (min. is $2 per person; tickets at the door). www. oakridgecentre.com; seniors’ centre: 604-2631833.
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Seniors Week Tea and Dance Date: June 11; Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm; Cost: $8 Venue: The Roundhouse - 181 Roundhouse Mews (Corner of Davie & Pacific); Phone: 604-713-1800 Event Organization: Vancouver Park Board and Community Association; Email: roundhousecc@vancouver.ca; Website: roundhouse.ca Join other enthusiastic seniors at
the eighth annual event to celebrate Seniors Week 2010, at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. This is a city-wide Vancouver Park Board and Community Association sponsored event that will feature the swinging sounds of live music, light refreshments and treats, prizes, fun, friendship and lots of dancing. Purchase your ticket at the Roundhouse or your local community centre. Space is limited so register early. Tickets sales will close Tuesday, June 8.
Do you want to learn how you can ease the stress of being a family caregiver? The Caregiving Crunch 1:30 pm in Bistro Lounge, June 10; Tours at 1pm & 2:30pm followed by refreshments Attend this seminar and hear from the experts how you can alleviate caregiver stress, and save time and money in the long run. Please rsvp 604.742.2693 jrenner@retirementconcepts.com www.retirementconcepts.com
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Balcony Gardening Tips 1:30 pm at 7th Heaven Patio of Terraces on 7th, June 16, 2010. Presented by The Terraces on 7th Master Gardener, Wendy Tours 1pm & 2:30pm, followed by refreshments Bring your gardening questions and share your experiences with others RSVP 604.742.2693 jrenner@retirementconcepts.com www.retirementconcepts.com
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give a little bit South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH), located at 6470 Victoria Drive, can always use a little warm and friendly help with its Seniors Peer Support and other Volunteer Programs. Many valuable volunteers have enjoyed the benefits of volunteering, and have mentioned that, in addition to helping out, it is a pretty good way to meet other seniors and connect to the commu-
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Enter to Win a stunning piece of
Moorcroft Pottery The Vancouver Courier has teamed up with the world famous art pottery firm Moorcroft to give you the chance to own an exquisite piece of Moorcroft pottery. Canadians have been collecting Moorcroft for over 100 years. Famous collectors include Elton John, The Queen, Rod Stewart and many others. This competition is being held to celebrate the fact that the Moorcroft Chairman Hugh Edwards is visiting Canada to meet collectors at a number of special free events.
nity. So far, volunteers have helped as: • Friendly Neighbours (a one-to-one personal visiting program) • Hello Neighbours (a telephone visiting program) • Steering Committee Members (guiding the Seniors’ programs) • Information and Referral Assistants (helping with government forms, documents and applications) • Group Facilitators • Program Assistants (for the Thursday Wellness and Tuesday Social Seniors Programs) • Kitchen Assistants • Lunch Buddies (being matched with a new senior to help welcome him/her into House
programs) •B lood Pressure Readers and Schedulers (for the weekly clinic) • Entertainers • Speakers • Walking Club Coordinators • Special Events Teammates • Administrative Aides If you would like to volunteer in one of these areas, or would like to work together to develop another volunteer program, call Paula Khan at SVNH at 604-324-6212, or send her an email at paula@southvan.org. Volunteers are required to fill out an application, and attend an interview and an orientation. A tour of the diverse facility is included.
Meals on Wheels Offers New Breakfast Menu
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Beginning this week, Meals on Wheels Vancouver-Richmond is pleased to announce its first ever full breakfast menu, which will offer a wider variety of choice for its clients. This new addition to the Meals on Wheels menu will offer five selections – one for each day of the week. The breakfasts will be delivered frozen to enable clients to heat and enjoy them at their convenience. The menu includes classics such as French toast, scrambled eggs, omelette, bacon, and hash browns, as well as more contemporary items such as breakfast wraps. The cost per meal is affordable and consistent with the existing Meals on Wheels menu. “We’re always looking for ways to improve our service and offer greater variety to clients,” said Inge Schamborzki, executive director of the Health and Home Care Society of B.C. “We’re confident the addition of the new breakfast menu will be positively received.” Contact CareBC to put in your order!