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CREATING A FAUX WOOD FINISH USING GEL STAINS As the cold weather has set in, now is a great time to complete some interior projects. You can create a dramatic faux wood grain finish on virtually any properly prepared surface, giving your room the look and warmth of real wood at a fraction of the cost of installing expensive hardwood. Getting started is a snap, just make sure that you have all your supplies handy!

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Base boards with your choice of profile and height 200 grit sandpaper 400 grit super fine sandpaper Board filler – specific to the type of board purchased or reused Flat primer – either white or coloured Gel Stain – Your choice of colour Clean white rags Gloves and any other personal protection equipment needed Stiff and soft natural bristle brush 11/2 inch foam brush, size of foam brush is optional Clear coat varnish.

Step 1 – Preparation Stage

If you are using new baseboards and they are pre-primed, give’em a light sanding with 200 grit sandpaper to rough up the surface. This will allow the gel stain to adhere better to the boards. If you are using reclaimed boards, just make sure that you have repaired any nicks, dents or scrapes on the board using the appropriate type of filler.

Step 2 – Priming Your Boards

Now that everything is repaired and sanded smooth you will want to re-prime the boards as this will add depth and tone for your final results. To enhance your results, you can use a light tone of beige or any other earthy tone as a primer, just remember to always use a flat finish primer.

choose a colour that will tie the room together. Make sure you have lots of clean white rags and gloves for this part of the project. Try to use white rags as coloured rags can sometimes transfer unwanted dye onto your project, drastically changing your final results. Make sure you use gloves to protect your hands as the gel stain is an oil based product and will stain your skin upon contact. With any type of project, always make sure you do practice run on spare material so that you see and feel how to apply the gel stain to your boards as the gel stain itself is quite transparent, almost like a glaze. The application of the gel stain can be done in many different ways using different techniques. Ensure that you are applying the gel stain using a natural bristle brush to the full length of your board to avoid any overlapping or stop marks.

Step 4 – Special Affects Using Different Tools

Once the stain is applied and still wet, you can use various materials to create a replication of “natural wood grains” on your project. You can also use a very stiff brush to achieve that tight grained look that you see in mahogany or fir boards. Using a foam brush will give your boards a wider and thinner grain that you would see in cedar boards. Depending on your preference, you can apply multiple coats of gel stain to create more depth and a darker patina.

Step 5 – Final Faux-tastic Product

Now that you have achieved the look that you want, allow your boards at least 3 days to completely dry and cure. Once the boards are cured, apply oil based clear coat to seal your project. The clear coat is available in many sheen levels. Using a satin finish will give your board a hint of polish but will not draw attention to any imperfections you may have encountered along the way. There are graining tools available that will allow you to create knot holes and other features for intricate board patterns. Just remember there are no rules when it comes to creating the look that you want and that you can use any combination of the above techniques to achieve it.

Once your base coat is dry you may want to give your boards another light sanding using a 400 grit super fine sandpaper. This will allow the gel stain to sink into the surface of your boards.

Step 3 – Applying the Gel Stain

The goal is to use a thin coat of gel stain to achieve the look you want, but too high of a build-up of product will make your final results less desirable. Gel stain comes in many colours and the choice that you make will depend on your existing décor and room features. Be sure to

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The What’s On! Mission team had a delightful time taking in all of the festivities of the season and is now looking forward to an eventful January and February! The Events listings are jam packed with events to shake off the winter blahs.

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SAVINGS Ongoing Peggy Staber Memorial Show “Trees” An Exhibition of Artwork from our Community, January 10 - 21, Opening Reception January 14, 1:00pm 4:00pm In The Rock Family Gallery at the Mission Arts Centre, 33529, First Avenue. For more information and our Gallery hours visit www. missionartscouncil.ca or call 604-826-0029. Mission Soccer Club Springs Registration Open January 7. Facebook.com/MissionSoccerClub “Water Prayers” an exhibition by Tracie Stewart, January 24 – February 11, Opening Reception January 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm in The Rock Family Gallery at the Mission Arts Centre, 33529, First Ave. For more information and our Gallery hours visit www. missionartscouncil.ca or call 604-826-0029. FREE COFFEE with the Purchase of a Meal, February 1st - 10th at Silver Creek Café 31510 Gill Ave. Celebrating 5 years serving Mission. Follow Silver Creek Café on Facebook. “Folk Arts of Canada” an exhibition of Artwork from our Community, presented by Creativity & Culture 365, February 14 – March 4, Opening Reception February 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm in The Rock Family Gallery at the Mission Arts Centre, 33529, First Ave. For more information and our Gallery hours visit www. missionartscouncil.ca or call 604-826-0029.

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January Book Sale, January 3, 9am - 2pm at LLC 32444 7th Ave. More info at info.ltlc@telus.net or 604-8200220. BRIM Open Meeting (Building Resilience in Mission), January 4, 7pm in the Mission Leisure Centre Boardroom. Everyone welcome! www.WeAreBRIM.ca. info@weareBRIM.ca Sleeping Beauty, the Panto, written and directed by Camille Atebe, January 6 - 8, Fri, Sat @8pm, Sundays @2pm. Opening Nite Theatre 33223 Railway Ave. www.openingnitetheatre.com

Monthly Spin-In for Mission Weavers & Spinners Guild Members, January 9, 1pm -3pm. Bring your spinning wheel! LoomRoom at Trendy or What Knot Yarns & Gifts 33118A First Ave, Mission. 604-287-5668 missionwsg@gmail.com Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope - Premiere Film presentation and Panel Discussion, January 11, 5:30 - 8pm at the Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave. Register at stressandhope.eventbrite.ca 80’s Dance Party and Lip Synch Battle, January 14, doors at 7pm at The Stage 32998 1st Ave. $5 at the door. www. TheStageInMission.ca

Spinning for Beginners Saturdays January 7 - 28, LoomRoom at Trendy or What Knot Yarns & Gifts 33118A First Ave. 604-287-5668 missionwsg@gmail.com

Bowie – The Tribute, January 14, 7:30pm at the Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave. Tickets at www.mnetradio.com or at Olde News Vintage & Vinyl.

GAY Music Bingo, January 7, doors at 7pm, bingo starts at 8:30pm at The Stage 32998 1st Ave. $5 at the door. www.TheStageInMission.ca

Workshop - Common Skin Conditions In the Elderly, January 17, 1pm - 3pm at the Mission Seniors Activity Centre 33100 10th Avenue (at Talbut), Free

Walk Mission – Centennial Loop, January 8, 10:00 - 11:00am. Meet at MLC lobby www.mission.ca/leisure 604820-5350 French Conversation (Advanced), January 9, 9:30am - 10:30am at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info. ltlc@telus.net 604-820-0220 French Conversation (Intermediate), January 9, 11am - 12pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus.net 604820-0220

Open House, Guest: Jati Sidhu, January 18, 12pm - 2pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@ telus.net or 604-820-0220 9th Annual Robbie Burns’ Supper and Dance, January 21 at Chartwell Cedarbrooke Retirement Residence 32331 7th Ave. Music by 1066. Doors open at 7 pm Dinner at 7:30pm. Live & Silent Auctions, 50/50 Draw, Door Prizes, Pipe in the Haggis, Cash Bar. Tickets $40 at 604-8203166 and at the office, #5 -32650 Logan Ave., Mission & Chartwell Cedarbrooke Retirement Residence. Walk Mission – Fraser River Heritage Park, January 22, 10 11am. Meet at FRHP Parking Lot. www.mission.ca/leisure or call 604-820-5350.

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Monthly Mission Weavers & Spinners Guild Meeting, January 23. Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:00pm. New members welcome! Membership $25/yr. Loom Room at Trendy or What Knot Yarns & Gifts 33118A First Ave, Mission. 604-287-5668 missionwsg@ gmail.com Reel On The River presents OPERATION AVALANCHE, January 23, 7PM at SilverCity in the Junction. Series passes at Shopper’s Drug Mart in Mission or Jazz-Ma-Tazz in Abbotsford; singles at the door. More info at www.reelontheriver.ca Book Discussion, Saint Augustine: The City of God (selection), January 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus.net or 604820-0220 St. John’s First Aid, January 25, 8:30am - 5:30pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus. net or 604-820-0220 Free Family Swim - Mission Friendship Centre Sponsor, January 25, 6:30 - 8pm at the Mission Leisure Centre. www. mission.ca/leisure or call 604820-5350. Tech Time: Learn to Use Your Tablet, Computer or Cell Phone, January 26, 1pm - 2:30pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. Pre-register! info.ltlc@telus.net 604-8200220 Lethal Luau Murder Mystery Event, January 28, doors at 6pm. The Stage 32998 1st Ave. Tickets must be purchased in advance. www. TheStageInMission.ca Philosopher’s Café, January 31, 7pm - 9pm at Chartwell Cedarbrooke, 32331 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus.net or 604-8200220

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Reel On The River presents MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, February 6, 7pm at SilverCity in the Junction. Series passes at Shopper’s Drug Mart in Mission or Jazz-Ma-Tazz in Abbotsford; singles at the door. More info at www.reelontheriver.ca

Author Reading - Freda Mellenthin, February 1, 7 pm 8:30 pm at the Mission Library 604-826-6610

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Travel, February 8, 10am 12pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus.net or 604-8200220

Mission City Farmer Market, Winter Market, February 4, 10am - 2pm at Heritage Park Middle School 33700 Prentis Ave, (Clarke Theatre) Contact manager@ missioncityfarmersmarket.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter. 604-302-5561. Mission Coffee House Series presents “Molly Wilson”, February 4, 7pm. Clarke Theatre Cafetorium 33700 Prentis Ave. Tickets at the Door - $5. www. steppingstonemusic.ca The DRAG Show, February 4, doors at 7pm, show at 9pm at The Stage 32998 1st Ave. Female Impersonators and Adult Comedy. Advance Tickets at www.TheStageInMission.ca Vancouver Arts Club On Tour presents The (Post) Mistress, February 4, 7:30pm at the Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave. Tickets at www.artsclubtheatre. com or 1.877.299.1644. Walk Mission – Hatzic Park Loop, February 5, 10:00 11:00am. Meet at Hatzic Park Parking Lot. www.mission.ca/ leisure 604-820-5350

Monthly Meeting of the Soroptimist AbbotsfordMission, February 8, 6pm in the Vancity Community Room 15032555 London Ave. Contact for more info: siabbotsford.mission@ soroptimist.net I Love My Library Book Sale, February 10, 10 am - 4:30 pm & February 11, 10 am - 4 pm at the Mission Library 604-8266610 Bus Tour: Mystery, February 10, 10am - 2pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus.net or 604-820-0220 Krispy Kreme Fundraiser, February 11, 10am - 12pm at Prospera Credit Union Parking Lot 32423 Lougheed Highway. Optimist Talent Show, February 11, 7pm at the Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave. Tickets at the Door. Children under 12 – Free. Fraser Valley Youth Society Hearts & Heroes Gala, February 11 at The Stage 32998 1st Ave. A fundraiser for the FVYS. Tickets available at www. TheStageInMission.ca.

Family Day at the Leisure Centre, February 13, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Join us for Family Day and create some special memories! Swimming - 8:30am4:30pm / Skating - 1 - 3pm / Face Painting - 10am - 1pm / Creative Corner - 12 - 4pm / Gym activities - 9am - 2pm / Bouncy castle, toddler fun zone / Giant games - 12 - 4pm. mission. ca/leisure 604.820.5350 Heritage Week Festivities, February 13 - 19. For a schedule of events please visit www. missionarchives.com and www. missionmuseum.com Valentine’s Day - Don’t forget your Valentine! February 14 www.magnoliasonmainflowers. com Valentine’s Day CelebrationPreschool Event, February 14, 10 - 1pm at the Mission Leisure Centre. www.mission.ca/leisure or 604-820-5350. Monthly Spin-In for Mission Weavers & Spinners Guild Members, February 14, 1pm 3pm. Bring your spinning wheel! LoomRoom at Trendy or What Knot Yarns & Gifts 33118A First Ave, Mission. 604-287-5668 missionwsg@gmail.com Book Discussion, Herzl, Theodore: The Jewish State (selection), February 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus. net or 604-820-0220 Folk Art Collections: Show & Tell, February 15, 10am - 12pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info. ltlc@telus.net or 604-820-0220 Valentine Dance, February 16, 1pm - 4pm at the Senior’s Activity Centre 33100 10th Avenue (at Talbut). Music by Sweetwater. Tickets $5.00

Pro-D Day Skate, February 17, 1pm - 2:30pm at the Mission Leisure Centre. www.mission.ca/ leisure or 604-820-5350. Kitty Nights Burlesque, February 18 at The Stage 32998 1st Ave. Doors at 7pm, Show at 9pm. Tickets at www. TheStageInMission.ca Walk Mission – Sports Park Excursion, February 19, 10am - 11am. Meet at Sports Park Parking Lot. www.mission.ca/ leisure or 604-820-5350. Reel On The River presents THE EAGLE HUNTRESS, February 20, 7pm at SilverCity in the Junction. Series passes at Shopper’s Drug Mart in Mission or Jazz-Ma-Tazz in Abbotsford; singles at the door. More info at www.reelontheriver.ca Canadian Literature: Mazo de la Roche, February 22, 10am 12pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus.net or 604-8200220 Tech Time: Learn to Use Your Tablet, Computer or Cell Phone, February 23, 1pm - 3pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. Pre-register! info.ltlc@telus.net 604-820-0220 Mission Community Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline, February 23, 4:30pm. Applications for scholarship & bursaries must be submitted by 4:30pm on February 23rd. Submit via your school scholarship advisor or email it to info@ missioncommunityfoundation.org. “Office Hours” , written by Norm Foster, a Canadian playwright, and Directed by Craig Meester of Mission, February 24th - March 12th, Thursdays to Saturdays @ 8pm & Sundays @ 2pm at Opening Nite Theatre - 33223 Railway Ave. For more information go to: http://www. openingnitetheatre.com/

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Coldest Night of the Year hosted by Mission Youth House and Mission Hope Central, February 25, 4pm starting at Mission Youth House, 7368 Proctor St. For more info visit www.canada.cnoy.org/ location/mission

Game Night for All Ages, Mondays 5pm - 7pm at City Blends Coffee and Tea House 32423 Lougheed Hwy. Play one of ours or bring your own.

Fun n’ Run Playtime, Tuesdays in January & February, 11am - 1pm at the Mission Leisure Centre. www.mission.ca/leisure or call 604-820-5350.

Beginner Tai-Chi, Sundays, 10:15am. Mission Seniors Activity Centre 33100 10th Ave. Call 604.814.2188 for more info.

Third Monday Magic!, 3rd Mondays, 7pm. Opening Nite Theatre. www.fvmc.ca

Rotary Club of Mission Midday Luncheon, Tuesday’s, 11:45am - 1pm. Martin’s Downtown. Call 604.826.6914 for info.

St. Andrew’s United Church Worship, Sundays, 11:30 am at All Saints’ Anglican Church – James St. at 2nd Ave. We are having coffee hour at 10:45 each Sunday after the Anglican service and before the United Church service.

3d Printing, February 25, 2 pm - 4 pm at the Mission Library 604-826-6610

Sunday Blues Jam, Sundays, 3:30pm -7:30pm. The Historic Dewdney Pub. 604-826-4762 for more info.

LIVE RUST: A Tribute to Neil Young, February 25 at The Stage 32998 1st Ave. Tickets available at www. TheStageInMission.ca

Open Mic with Jennie Bice, Sundays, 6pm - 10pm. Sisto’s Pub 34555 Vosburgh Ave

Monthly Mission Weavers & Spinners Guild Meeting, February 27. Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:00pm. New members welcome! Membership $25/yr LoomRoom at Trendy or What Knot Yarns & Gifts 33118A First Ave, Mission. 604-287-5668 missionwsg@gmail.com Book Discussion, Owen, Robert: A New View of Society (selection), February 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus.net or 604820-0220 Philosopher’s Café, February 28, 7pm - 9pm at Chartwell Cedarbrooke, 32331 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus.net or 604-8200220

March Mission Secondary School Presents HAIRSPRAY, March 1 – 4, 7pm at the Clarke Theatre 33700 Prentis Ave. Tickets available the M.S.S. Office.

Recurring Events Gem and Crystal Show, Once a month at City Blends Coffee and Tea House 32423 Lougheed Hwy. Contact Erin for times and dates @ 604 839 0241 (text only please).

Advanced Tai-Chi, Sundays, 9:15am. Mission Seniors Activity Centre 33100 10th Ave. Call 604.814.2188 for more info.

Bohdi Meditation, Mondays, 10:30am. Senior’s Centre 33100 10th Ave. Call 604.814.2188 for more info. Mission Drop-in Centre General Meeting, 1st Mondays, 11:30 am. Senior’s Centre 33100 10th Ave. Call 604.814.2188 for more info. NEW! Intergenerational Quilting Group, Mondays, 12:30 p.m.to 2:30 pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus. net or 604-820-0220 Mission Drop-in Centre Bingo, Mondays, 12:30pm. Senior’s Activity Centre. More info at 604.814.2188.

Parkinson Support Group, 4th Mondays, Carrington House 32679 6th Ave. Contact Vera 604-864-6898 Mission Drop-in Centre Line Dancing, Tuesdays, 9am. Senior’s Activity Centre. More info at 604.814.2188 Low Impact, Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. 32444 Seventh Ave. For more info contact 604-8200220 or info.ltlc@telut Osteofit – Level 1, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. 32444 Seventh Ave. For more info contact 604-820-0220 or info. ltlc@telus.net. Osteofit – Level 2 (Osteofit for Life), Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. 32444 Seventh Ave. For more info contact 604-8200220 or info.ltlc@telus.net. Chair Yoga, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am. 32444 Seventh Ave. For more info contact 604-820-0220 or info. ltlc@telus.net. BUSINESS CARD SOCIAL, every second Tuesday, January 10th, 24th and February 7th and 21st, 9:30 - 11am at City Blends 32423 Lougheed Hwy. Contact Deborah Raymond 778-8956045 for more details.

Mission Scrabble Club, Mondays, 1pm - 4pm. Craft Room, Cedarbrooke Chateau 32331 Seventh Ave. Contact: Sandra Gjertsen 604-826-0459

Health & Wellness Program, Tuesdays, 10am. Seniors Activity Centre. More info at 604.814.2188.

Senior’s Mixed Bridge, Mondays, 1:00pm. Senior’s Activity Centre. More info at 604.814.2188

Crafts / Knitting, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am. Senior’s Activity Centre. More info at 604.814.2188

Piece Makers Quilting Group, Mondays, 1:30pm - 2:30pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. Mission info.ltlc@telus.net or 604-8200220

Level 3 Fitness, Tues. & Thurs., 10:00 a.m. at LLC 32444 7th Ave. Mission info.ltlc@telus.net or 604-8200220

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Warm Fuzzies Knitting Group, Tuesdays, January 3, 1pm 2:30pm at LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus.net or 604-8200220 Art Classes (series of 10), Tuesdays, January 3, 1:30pm - 2:30pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus.net or 604-8200220 LEGO Club, Tuesdays, February 7 - 28, 3:30 pm - 430 pm at the Mission Library 604-826-6610 Mission Book Club, Tuesdays, Jan 3, Feb 7; 7 pm - 8 pm Mission Library 604-826-6610 Mission Toastmasters Club Meeting, Tuesdays, 7:15pm. Cedarbrooke Chateau, 32331 7th Ave missiontoastmasters@gmail. com or call David on 604-2171173. www.facebook.com/ MissionToastmasters Breakfast with the Rotary Club of Mission, Wednesdays, 7am - 8am. Cedarbooke Chateau 32331 7th Ave. Call 604.826.1382 for more info. Nordic Walking Group, Wednesdays, 9am. Fraser River Heritage Park 7494 Mary St. For more info contact info.ltlc@ telus.net or 604-820-0220. Chair Fitness Exercise, Wednesdays, 9:15am. Senior’s Activity Centre. More info at 604.814.2188. Senior’s Drop-in Crib, Wednesdays, 10:15am. Senior’s Activity Centre. More info at 604.814.2188 Wiggle Time, Wednesdays, January 18 - February 22, 10:30 am - 11:30 am at the Mission Library 604-826-6610

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MISSION HOSPICE SOCIETY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Are you looking for a challenging volunteer role where you can make a positive difference in the lives of others? We need reliable and compassionate volunteers for our various support programs and services. ♥ Bereavement Volunteers ♥ (TRIM) The Residence in Mission Companioning Volunteers ♥ Community Palliative Support Volunteers ♥ Christine Morrison Hospice Volunteers ♥ Music Therapy Volunteers ♥ Pet Therapy Volunteers ♥ Mission Memorial Hospital 2nd floor Volunteers ♥ Office Assistance Volunteers ♥ Fundraising /Event Volunteers

WHO IS THE MISSION HOSPICE SOCIETY? We are a community-based, non-profit, charitable organization, established in 1985 , who, are committed to providing life enhancing care and support to individuals and families facing end of life and or grief and loss.

We off er a 30hr Palliative Support Training Course to our volunteers. Our next training starts on May 5th. For more information please email cboyes@missionhospice.bc.ca Also visit our web site at

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WHAT’S ON! MISSION EVENTS CALENDAR FOLLOW OUR EVENTS ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER • F - WHATS ON MISSION T - @WHATSONMISSION Submit events for FREE to whatsonmission@live.ca. All events submitted that are in Mission and open to the public will be included in the Events Calendar, at whatsonmission.ca, on Facebook and Twitter. International Knitting Club, Wednesdays, January 4 February 22, 12 pm - 2 pm at the Mission Library 604-826-6610 Writers Group: Anthology (series of 10), Wednesdays, 12pm - 2:30pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus. net or 604-820-0220 Drop-in Bingo, Wednesdays, 12:30pm. Senior’s Activity Centre. More info at 604.814.2188 Mission Ukulele Circle, Wednesdays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm. St. Andrews Place, 7365 Cedar St. For further details contact Richard at percman54@gmail. com. Make It and Take It Craft Program, Wednesdays, January 25, February 22, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm at the Mission Library 604826-6610 Mission Word Keepers, Wednesdays, January 18, February 15, 7 pm - 8:30 pm at the Mission Library 604-8266610 Shining Spirit Reiki Wellness, 2nd Wednesdays, 7pm - 10pm. Oasis Rejuvenation Centre 203 32331 7th Ave. www.healbc.com Jazz Jam with Doug, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7 pm - 9pm at City Blends Coffee and Tea House 32423 Lougheed Hwy. “Whiskey Jack” Hosts Karaoke, Wednesdays, 7:30pm. Historic Dewdney Pub. 604-8264762 for more info.

Mission Midwifery PostPartum Drop in, Thursdays, 9:30am -11am September - June (closed for December) 7514 Welton St. Open to all mothers of babies 0 - 12 months. For more info missionmidwife@gmail. com or check out our Facebook page -search Mission Midwifery Art Appreciation: Modern (3 sessions), Thursdays, February 16, 10am - 12pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus. net or 604-820-0220 Fraser Valley Needlearts Guild Day Meeting, 4th Thursdays (except December), 9:30am - 1:30pm. Cherry Craft Room at Chartwell Cedarbrooke Retirement Residences, 32331 7th Ave. Bring your lunch, or order it on arrival. Contact for more info: fvngbc@gmail.com

Healing Connections, 3rd Fridays, 7pm – 9pm. Oasis Retreat Spa B&B 11734 Allan St. Stave Falls. For info or tickets, call 604.462.7780. www.oasisretreat.com

Hotties Family Friendly Open Mic hosted by MarKaren, Weekly on Thursdays, 6pm - 8pm at Hotties: Mobile Pasta Bar and Catering 31170 Dewdney Trunk Road. Call (604) 462 8877 and check us out on Facebook.

Weaving for Beginners, Saturdays, February 4 - 25. LoomRoom at Trendy or What Knot Yarns & Gifts 33118A First Ave. 604-287-5668 missionwsg@gmail.com

Larry Vollans hosts ‘Acoustic Open Mic’, Thursdays, 7:30pm. Historic Dewdney Pub. 604-8264762 for more info.

Karaoke Party Night with Les Kizmann, Friday’s at The 14th Avenue Pub. 32516 14th Ave. Facebook - The 14th Avenue Pub for more info.

Red Road Yoga (registration required), Saturdays, February 18 - March 18, 10:30 – 12 pm at the Mission Library 604-8266610

Crafts / Knitting, Thursdays, 10am. Mission Seniors Activity Centre 33100 10th Ave. Call 604.814.2188 for more info.

Ladies Defense Workshop, 1st Thursdays, 7:30pm 8:30pm. Seung-Ri Mission Taekwondo Academy. www. missiontaekwondo.ca

Art Appreciation: Modern (3 sessions), Thursdays, beginning February 16, 10am - 12pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info. ltlc@telus.net or 604-820-0220

Mission Chair Fitness Exercise, Fridays, 9:15am. Senior’s Activity Centre. More info at 604.814.2188

Babytime, Thursdays, January 19 to February 23, 10:30 am 11:30 am at the Mission Library 604-826-6610

Mission Senior Drop-in Crib, Fridays, 11am. Senior’s Activity Centre. More info at 604.814.2188

Teen Art Club (For ages 12 to 18), Saturdays, January 21, February 18, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm at the Mission Library 604-8266610

Mission Seniors Activity Centre Assoc General Meeting, 1st Thursdays, 10:30am. Mission Senior’s Centre 33100 10th Ave. Call 604.814.2188 for more info.

Old Age Pensioners General Meeting, 2nd Fridays, 1:30pm. Senior’s Centre 33100 10th Ave Call 604.814.2188 for info.

Music with The Eco-Systems Band, Saturdays, 7pm to 9pm. City Blends Coffee and Tea House 32423 Lougheed Hwy.

Old Age Pensioners Birthday Party, 4th Fridays, 1:30pm. Senior’s Centre 33100 10th Ave. Call 604.814.2188 for info.

Live Bands at The 14th Avenue Pub, 2nd Saturdays. The 14th Avenue Pub 32516 14th Ave. Facebook - The 14th Avenue Pub.

Intergenerational Gardening Club, Thursdays, January 5, 11am - 12:30pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus. net or 604-820-0220

Kids Eat FREE Every Wednesday, Mission Springs Restaurant 7160 Oliver St. www. missionsprings.ca

Civilizations & the Transition to Global Community (6 sessions), Thursdays, February 2, 12:30pm - 2pm at the LLC 32444 7th Ave. info.ltlc@telus. net or 604-820-0220

Mission Drop-in Centre Line Dancing, Thursdays, 8:45am. Senior’s Activity Centre. More info at 604.814.2188

Jam Sessions, Thursdays, 1pm. Senior’s Activity Centre. More info at 604.814.2188

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Live Fridays at The Stage, Every Friday, doors at 5pm, LIVE entertainment 9pm. Drink Specials, Food Truck on site 5pm - 9pm when available. The Stage 32998 1st Ave. Info and Tickets at www.SeawestEntertainment. com. www.TheStageInMission.ca Music Night with ‘Back to Basics’, Fridays, 7pm to 10pm. City Blends Coffee and Tea House 32423 Lougheed Hwy.

Psychic Readings by Lyndsie, Thursdays, 6pm - 8:30pm. City Blends Coffee and Tea House 32423 Lougheed Hwy. Contact Lyndsie for more info @ 604 302 0941. or e-mail whatsonmission@live.ca 604-832-3130

French Conversation Salon, Every other Saturday, 1pm. Every other Thursday, 7pm. Open to all adults who are learning French. Contact Michelle at 778-982-3626 or michellelanguagetutoring@ hotmail.ca. www. tutoringbymichelle.ca

THE HAPPINESS (R) EVOLUTION’s Evening of creative exploration, inspiration, self-growth & empowerment. Weeknights, 6:30pm - 8pm (check website for specific dates) Mission Community Library. www. kaizeninspiredlife.com/ happiness-revolution

Enjoy a delicious meal at one of our family owned Thai restaurants located in the heart of Vancouver. Our menu is based on authentic Thai cuisine native to Thailand with a focus on quality and we only use fresh ingredients for our customers. And we provide a wide selection of dishes for guests interested in vegetarian and gluten free options. We prepare all our dishes with the freshest of ingredients, the finest cuts of meats and authentic Thai spices and herbs. We strive to personalize each dish as some of our dishes can be quite spicy. Please let us know what level of spice you prefer when ordering! Now you can enjoy the delicious food and excellent service of U&I Thai at your event. We can bring everything required to make your function beautiful, delicious and effort free for you. From tableware, linens and even tables and chairs, we will work with you to plan and organize your event making sure that everything is in place for a memorable meal for your guests. Plus, our chefs prepare the food onsite and our servers pamper you, to ensure you the most delicious and fresh dining experience possible. We also clean up so that when we’re done, you’d never know we were there. Call Ui today for more information 604 875 6999

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Local Team is Hoping to Build Resilience in our Children; Free Movie Premiere Scheduled Mission, BC - Science has finally gotten around to proving something that many of us have understood for a long time; stress can be toxic for kids, and the effects can last a lifetime. This is especially important to note here in Mission, after UBC’s “Middle Years” researchers found that our local children experience an unusually high rate of anxiety-related issues. Fortunately, Mission’s Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Local Action Team is doing something to address the problem. “The LAT is a collaboration between Mission’s doctors and other community partners,” explains Nicole Martin, project coordinator for the Mission Division of Family Practice. “Because we have evidence showing that stress is seriously undermining the health of our children and our entire community, we’re working to engage families and support people so that we can improve our resiliency at every level.” What is resiliency? “In a sentence, it’s our ability to cope and bounce back from stress,” says Dan Thiessen, a Mission school counselor. “It’s about the tools and supports we have. It’s also about reducing the amount of stress kids experience.” But Thiessen and the LAT think the best way to explain the concept – and the remarkable science behind it – is by premiering a new documentary entitled “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope” here in Mission. “It really is an astonishing film,” reports Georgina Mitchell, Substance Prevention and Health Promotion Facilitator with Fraser House, “It received some impressive awards and reviews, and we think that it can be incredibly powerful for our community.” About an hour long, the film demonstrates how researchers at Stanford and Harvard Universities were able to show a link between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and chronic health problems, including obesity, anxiety disorders, addiction and serious disease. Resilience effectively demonstrates how “toxic stress” and trauma are major threats to our children’s health, as serious as any physical disease. As the film describes, “the child may not remember, but the body remembers.” “It’s compelling,” adds Thiessen, “But, more importantly, the film describes some achievable things that we can do in our own homes, neighbourhoods, clinics and schools to make a lasting difference. Our aim is to start a discussion that will raise awareness and connect people with the supports they need, and that will strengthen us all for the future.” “The importance of intervention with children, youth and families experiencing toxic stress cannot be understated. Resulting outcomes of no intervention can include depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress. These are also the roots of much substance abuse, challenges maintaining healthy relationships and disconnect from community. These outcomes impact learning and

academic achievement as well as the ability to grow into a healthy and functioning adult and community member” – Kirsten Hargreaves, Manager of Social Development. “We want to fill the Clarke Theatre on January 11,” says Martin, “So we are providing the film, dinner and childminding for free. The film will be followed by a panel discussion. We will also have community resources there for people who are looking for them.” The LAT group wants the movie premiere to be a first step in overall community change. “As medical and community workers, we know this event is a starting point,” says Laura Wilson, an Early Childhood Development Coordinator for MCFD. “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope” will be presented Wednesday, January 11, 2017 (5-8 pm – Clarke Theatre) as part of an evening event that will include dinner, child-minding and panel discussions. The event is presented by the Mission Local Action Team as part of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use (CYMHSU) Collaborative, funded in partnership by Doctors of BC and the BC Government. It is free for anyone who wants to attend, but tickets are limited. To reserve your FREE tickets, visit: http://stressandhope.eventbrite.ca To learn more about the film, visit: http://kpjrfilms.co/ resilience/about-the-film/ For a film press kit, visit: http://kpjrfilms.co/resilience/press-kit/ For further information contact: Nicole Martin nmartn@divisionsbc.ca

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Arts Club On Tour presents The (Post) Mistress

By Tomson Highway The small-town cabaret of sealed secrets: Marie-Louise, an effervescent, charismatic postal worker in the fictional town of Lovely, seems to know everything about everyone—and is eager to share all the gossip with you. A fun and quirky onewoman show, The (Post) Mistress is a uniquely Canadian cabaret full of music and charm.

Bittergirl: The Musical

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as been a busy time for the Mission business as Mayor and Council undertake one of objectives, to gain a stronger understanding al business environment and the associated es and challenges they are facing.

Stacey Crawford, Economic Development Officer District of Mission

by the Economic Development Office and he Economic Development Select Committee ry body to Council made up of local business d managers), the Mission Regional Chamber of and North Fraser Community Futures, these ess leaders have now experienced the diverse sional range of goods and services available

Downtown Streetscape Improvements

highlighting the day to day business processes, anies were also asked to open discussion issues where the municipality can be of With a focus on local manufacturers and small he tours have ranged from agricultural machine pleased”, she says. “This is an incredible Mission’s downtown at Justin Bond &historic Sons, to organic core / fair trade is getting an upgrade, with Mission plan, completely backed by the City that lesaler, Grab-A-Java Roastery. sees both Council and the DBA on the

Council endorsing a project plan to greatly improve the streetscape on same page”. President FraserAlthough Valley Building Supplies 1st of Avenue. still subject For Jamie, it’s all about accessibility and na commented “It was a great opportunity to to modiﬁcation, the plan envisions a welcoming image. When you ask her y of thechanges key folks at citythehall and have thatdown will make street about her vision for Mission’s core, her safer, more pedestrian friendly and owned excitement is contagious. “I love this town wing a genuine interest in our locally and I love my job”, she enthuses. “There appealing. Within only a couple of days of the tour action is no reason why Mission can’t become

initiated“This to address somestep of our is an important in theconcerns overall aand destination on par with Fort Langley or downtown process”, says Steveston. We have everything we need es, it’s nice to seerevitalization such a quick response” Gina Mackay, Manager of Long Range Planning for the District. “We have worked closely with the downtown businesses to ensure that the project ﬁts their needs and maintains the historic character of the area. Our objective was to create both attractiveness and functionality. We think this design incorporates both”.

The $3.5 million initiative will create improvements to both sides of 1st Avenue between Horne Street and Grand Street. Mackay presented three possible redevelopment scenarios to Council, who were unanimous in choosing the most comprehensive option, a fact not unnoticed by Jamie Hayes, the Executive Director of Mission’s Downtown Business Association (DBA). “We couldn’t be more

right here”.

improvement incentives will encourage growth in business and new customers to Mission. She goes on to point out that the downtown is ﬂourishing. “We’re full”, she says. “I can think of only two or three leasable spaces that are available”. DBA President Lyndon Baliskey agrees. “Our organization contributed $5,000 to the facade improvement program last year”, he says. “Our merchants believe in the future here, and we are very happy. The First Avenue streetscape improvements will only add to our success”.

The area is transforming and as the District looks to invest, so are the businesses. The streetscape announcement has already led to an increase in investment inquiries and the downtown façade improvement program has seen the home of Decode Escape Room, The Friendship Centre and Powerhouse Apartments receiving funding this year and The Gold Bin and Swing Optical are set to complete their upgrades before the end of 2016. A recommendation will be presented to council to extend the program for 3 additional years.

The last word goes to Councillor Carol Hamilton. “Council wanted to send a message that we are serious about the success of downtown”, she says. “And that message has already been received. There is huge and growing developer interest. We have good business people downtown, and we will support them. They deserve a thriving and successful community”.

Jamie is a true advocate for shopping local and believes the streetscape upgrade combined with the building facade

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Ann Harper is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) she has her accounting practice at 7311 James Street, Mission and also is the owner of Mission City Business Center, a shared ofﬁce space for small business.

Did you know? • of Canadians filed sole their taxes In last 2009,year Ann 82% decided to start her own practitioner online? Accountant practice in the basement suite of her Chartered • RRSP contribution deadline 2016 is home in Mission. In 2012, Ann decidedfor to make the move March 1,began 2107 the Mission City Business to Wednesday, downtown Mission and • CRA opens the 2016 tax efiling the second week Center, on the corner of James and First, a shared ofﬁce of February space facility in2017 which her ofﬁce is now located. In 2013, • Deadline for afiling 2016 personal tax returns Ann purchased retiring CGA Ann Senae’s practiceis and May 1,purchased 2107 now has a large block of clients from Gordon Yard, CA who is reducing his client base due to health

Our firm provides the information in this publication reasons. for general guidance only, and does not constitute the of been legal very advice, taxinadvice, accounting Annprovision has always active her community, being services, investment or that professional the Treasurer of most everyadvice, organization her daughter consulting of any in. kind. Alicia was involved Ann was the president of the Atlantic

Canada Home-based Business Network, Past Director of the Sussex and District Chamber of Commerce, Past Provincial appointee and Treasurer of the 2009 World Police and Fire Games, Past Director of Administration of the 2014 Mission BC Winter Games, Past Treasurer of Mission Community Foundation, Mission Community Services Society, Business and Professional Women of Mission, and is now President of the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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The District of Mission Community Wellness Committee proudly presents the... “Over and Above Spotlight”:

Constable Sayeh Hejazi & Constable Rachel Williams

(Community Support and Enforcement Team, Mission RCMP) When you think about superheroes, what comes to mind? Images of flying men in capes fighting villains or gadgets and fancy cars? Police officers may not be top of your mind when it comes to thinking about community heroes but there are two in Mission who live and breathe the values and actions it takes to be a hero both in and out of uniform. What does your job consist of day to day? Anything and everything! Face to face contact with many diverse people, foot patrols, dropping in at the Mission Youth House, liaison with local businesses and the social assistance office, the day is based on the needs that arise with the goal of breaking down barriers of mistrust and building relationships. We interface with the homeless, those struggling with mental health and help

with housing, connecting to community supports and advocacy at court. What do you like best about your role? The number of barriers we have broken down and the life changing impact for people, it is very rewarding. People are so appreciative of our help; we are making connections that save lives. We are able to leverage our position to beneﬁt those that nobody else cares about and catch people when they are falling. It makes a critical difference that youth know our names and can call us or approach us day or night when feeling vulnerable or unsafe. What do you want people to know about those that are homeless and struggling? The majority have horribly traumatic backstories that have landed them where they are and we have never met

anyone who “chose” to live on the street or “chose” to be addicted to drugs. These people are quite humbling and care more about each other than many community members care. We consistently see that the people who have nothing give more and are always looking out for each other.

mighty big challenges to work on. We need those that possess hope, vision, idealism and inspiration. In 2017, make a conscious decision to contribute to community resilience and join a growing network of people in Mission doing amazing things. Forget chicken soup, community work is good for the soul!

Mission is bursting with them, these community crusaders who wake up every day to work tirelessly with those that for many of us are simply easier to ignore or pretend not to see. Real heroes don’t wait for change, they understand that change starts with us, its starts right now; all of us are capable of achieving super human things. You don’t need to be a mutant, a millionaire, wear a fancy costume or have a special power.

A warm thank you to Constables Hejazi and Williams for their commitment to community. This work comes with much struggle and you both provide exceptional leadership to our current and upcoming generations. “In every community there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart there is the power to do it.” - Marianne Williamson

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Enjoy a variety of salads at Silver Creek Come join us Café

Raj and her family would like to thank everyone who has supported Silver Creek Café. They are pleased to celebrate 5 Years of serving Mission at their location in the Silver Creek Industrial Lougheed Hwy 7 Park and appreciate the support of each and every person who has contributed to their success over the past 5 years. Gill Ave Silver Creek Café’s house specials include Raj’s famous Tandoori Salad, Club House Sandwich, and Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap!

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Practice Gratitude Every situation, whether positive or negative, can offer an opportunity to be grateful. Shift your awareness to what you can be grateful for, instead of feeling like nothing is ever good enough. Living your life from a place of gratitude is a practical way to create a life you love.

Go to a Yoga Class Science is proving again and again just how beneficial yoga is. It helps with depression and anxiety and can even help you maintain a healthy body weight. There is something special about practicing yoga with a group of people in a comfortable, peaceful environment. Find a teacher who will work with your

Tracy Loffler is the owner of Unison Yoga in Mission and has been teaching yoga since 2002. She teaches with compassion, humour and open heart and is experienced working with people who are injured or have other physical limitations. All of her classes offer variations and modifications to accommodate “every body”. To learn more about Tracy and register for a class, visit www.unisonyoga.ca

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Rotary at Work in

Your Community The Rotary Club of Mission Mid-day participated in the annual Candlelight Parade in Downtown Mission in December.

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Tom Osterberg

Thinking Real Estate? Talk to Tom.

Are You Ready to Buy Up? No matter how much you love your current property, you may be dreaming of the day you can buy up into a better home in a better neighborhood. Here’s a quick way to make that assessment. First, make a list of all the practical reasons why it might be time to move up. Those reasons might include features such as: more bedrooms, proximity to work and school, a larger backyard with trees, nearby parks and walking paths. Next, make a list of the emotional reasons for making such a move. Those reasons might include memorable get-togethers with friends on a more spacious deck, an easier and less stressful commute to work, more family time with the kids and enjoyable Saturday golf at a nearby course. Finally, take a ﬁnancial snapshot to determine if you can afford to move up. You’ll need to get a good idea of what your current property will sell for in today’s market, average price of homes in your desired neighborhood, and how much mortgage you’ll need. Once you have all that down on paper, you’ll have a clear picture of your readiness. If the practical and emotional reasons for buying up are compelling, and you can afford to make the move, then you have your answer. By the way, if you need help in making this determination – especially ﬁguring out what your home will likely sell for, call today.

The annual Rotary Carol Festival at the Clarke Theatre raised hundreds of dollars and pounds of food and toys for the Mission Christmas Bureau. The Rotary Clubs of Mission have been proud to host this cherished community event for over 60 years!

Tom Osterberg Real Estate Representative Lighthouse Realty Ltd Cell 604-615-6446 www.TomOsterberg.realtor FraserValleyTom@shaw.ca

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FUN SPORT FACTS If you know these facts you’re amazing!!

FEATURED SPORTS THIS ISSUE; BASEBALL, BOXING AND BOX LACROSSE

Baseball; find the Mission Minor Baseball ad to find the answers. What year was Nat Bailey Stadium (the Nat) built? What was the original name of the stadium? What was the original seating capacity of the stadium? What was the first team to call Capilano Stadium home? What is the current name of the stadium?

Boxing; find the Mission Boxing Club ad to find the answers. Name three Canadian Olympic Gold Medal winners + the year they won. In what year did modern amateur boxing become an Olympic sport? What Greek god was regarded as the inventor and guardian of boxing? Who holds the record for the most knockouts during a career? Who is the youngest boxer to hold a professional title and at what age?

Box Lacrosse: find the Mission Lacrosse ad to find the answers. What is the name of Canadian Box Lacrosse Men’s Championship trophy? What is the name of the Canadian Junior Men’s Championship trophy? What year were the first professional box lacrosse games held? What is the name of the inventor of box lacrosse? How many players are on the floor during a box lacrosse game?

UPCOMING EVENTS

Come on out and see sport played for the joy not the money! You will be amazed at the skill and competition that is on display at these events. Curling Bonspiels

January 13, 14, 15 2017 Police Zone Play-downs Jan 20, 21, 22, 2017 Mission Masters’ (60+) February 17-18, 2017 Men’s Open (Skins Format) Hockey Tournament: Feb 10-13 Atom C

Nutrition is the fuel for the body and mind. Eating the right foods and giving your athlete adequate time to digest before activity will let them perform at their best. Here is some advice for pre-event nutrition fr om Danelle Swear ingen at Central Washington University. Eat adequate high carbohydrate meals every day to keep glycogen stores full and make the most of your training sessions.

Disc Golf Tournament: Feb 4, 2017

Allow at least 3-4 hrs digestion time for a large meal, 2-3 for a smaller meal, 1-2 for blended or liquid meals, < 1hr for a small snack. If you are participating in very intense exercise, you may want to allow a little extra time.

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2017 Coaches Conference

If your stomach is easily upset, try liquid meals (shakes, blended meals, etc). Limit high fat proteins such as cheese and peanut butter - they take a long time to empty from the stomach and will slow you down. A small amount of low fat protein can settle the stomach and stay around long enough to prevent hunger try cottage cheese, 1-2 eggs, milk and combine it with some sort of carbohydrate for best results. More information available at: http://www.cwu.edu/sports-nutrition/eatingcompetition

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BC Baseball February 17,18 and 19 at Langley Event Centre. Speakers, clinics and NCCP courses all offered. Visit bcbaseballcoaches.com for full information and registration

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focus of the Conscious Aging workshop series is to invite shifts in consciousness away from self-limitation, lack, isolation, and fear and toward expansiveness, inclusiveness, wholeness, connection, and compassion.

The final third phase of life is a great opportunity for spiritual, emotional, and psychological growth. It’s a time to celebrate a life journey, to harvest • Minimize any feelings of isolation from the wisdom of those experiences, others and deepen their relationship and to share what was meaningful in The Conscious Aging Workshop with the world around them; the company of others. And yet in our Experience youth-obsessed culture there is a lot of • Learn to manage their fears and those fear and anxiety about growing older, Facilitators guide workshop participants of their loved ones in the presence as they: Over 600 IONS Conscious Aging Facilitators are conducting workshops globally especially for those who enter their later of death through the transformative years alone. power of surrender and acceptance; • Explore their unexamined, self-limiting and beliefs and assumptions about Dear Education Program Partner: Overaging 600 IONS Conscious Aging Facilitators are conducting workshops globally Recognizing this, the Institute of Noetic and learn to make better choices Sciences (IONS) has developed a • Cultivate a personal roadmap for their Dear Education Program Partner: about how to age more consciously; program specifically for facilitators own aging journey by deepening their who want to work with seniors ready to embrace this phase of their journey. This program is called Conscious Aging. It was created over four years, and field-tested across a broad range of practitioners and settings.

People assume that the solutions we’re seeking come from outside ourselves, but it’s important to recognize that some of the problems—as well as their solutions—arise from within us. In other words, it’s about consciousness. The

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Fraser Valley Youth Society

FVYS 2nd Annual Hero's Gala HeartsHearts & & The Stage in Mission Heroes Cocktails 5:30PM Heroes Dinner 6:30PM Saturday Saturday Feb Fe e 11, 2017 17 Feb 11th, 2017

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The Mission Hospice Society was founded in 1985 as a non-profit Society by Lillian Dudfield to provide compassionate care and support to the dying and the bereaved. Hospice emphasizes “care not cure ” for the terminally ill and the provision of social, emotional and spiritual comfort for the patient, family and friends throughout the final stage of illness, at the time of death, and during bereavement. The programs and services of the Mission Hospice Society are free. We have Bereavement support services such as our One on One with our Bereavement Coordinator. We also have a widows support group, children and teens support group and grief support. We also host Compassionate Friends that are a support group for Bereaved parents. THE PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM The Mission Hospice Society is part of the Palliative Care Team at Mission Memorial Hospital. This group cares for patients diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses. The patient and the family can access whatever support they need from members of this team. Team members include physicians, home care nurses, a social worker, physiotherapist,

occupational therapist, pharmacist and the Hospice Coordinator of Volunteers. Our volunteer support services are also in The New Residence of Mission (TRIM). We provide support to patients who are suffering grief and loss. THE CHRISTINE MORRISON HOSPICE The Mission Hospice Society, in partnership with Fraser Health, provides programs; services and all patient care comfort needs in the Christine Morrison Hospice on the third floor of Mission Memorial Hospital. The Mission Hospice Society in conjunction with the Christine Morrison Hospice understand that this can be a difficult time in the lives of families and patients. Together we strive to facilitate and create a wonderful and loving experience for all who pass through here and your support allows us to continue this work. The comfort measures include but are not limited to the following: • Food and snacks in the pantry • Beverages • General Maintenance • Toiletries • Laundry services • Entertainment

• Welcome Bears and Journals • Art Supplies • Art Therapy • Magnetic butterflies • Facilitation of end of life wishes • Patio • Seasonal and Indoor flowers • Memorial Flowers The Mission Hospice Society is proud to support the community of Mission. We are also very thankful for the dedication and financial support we received not only from individuals but as well from the local business communities. We could not do what we do without that support and we thank you. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, or need more information of our services please contact our offices today

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MP Jati Sidhu

Mission - Matsqui - Fraser Canyon

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 12:00 p.m.to 2:00 p.m. Program registration & information, refreshment; come catch up after the winter break & see what’s in store for this semester.

Visit our website for updates: www.lifetimelearningcentre.org LLC 32444 7th Ave. Mission info.ltlc@telus.net or 604-820-0220

BOXING FOR FITNESS & FUN! FOR AGES EIGHT TO EIGHTY Olympic Style Boxing Instruction Beginner to National Level Competitor Our boxing program consists of cardio, circuit training and core strength train-ing. Our gym is family oriented and although boxing is an individual sport, we all work as a team in the gym. The first practice is FREE! Times; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 6 to 7:30PM Durieu School 11620 Seux Road, Hatzic DEVELOP A STRONG WORK ETHIC, SELF CONTROL, DISCIPLINE AND AMAZING PHYSICAL CONDITION—GET BOXING! For complete information www.missionboxing.com Or phone Dale Gatin @ 604-826-1455 Fun Fact Answers; Bert Schneider 1920, Lefty Gwynne 1932 and Lennox Lewis 1988, 1994, Apollo, Archie Moore 141, Wilfred Benitez @ 17 years of age

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NEW THIS YEAR

Seniors Kitchen is now open for our members for lunch Monday to Friday 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Special Events at the Centre

33100 10th Avenue (at Talbut), Mission

Workshop - Common Skin Conditions In the Elderly Tuesday January 17th - 1pm to 3pm Free

Rise & Shine Cleaning Proudly serving Mission/Abbotsford over 25 yrs.

SERVICES:

• Residential Cleaning • Commercial Cleaning • Apartment Cleaning • Move In/Move Out Cleaning • Preparation for Selling • Rental Clean-up

Valentine Dance

February 16th 2017 - 1 pm to 4pm Music by Sweetwater Tickets $5.00

T: 604-814-2188 E: msca2011@shaw.ca W: www.missionseniorscentre.com

604 217 1027

Call Laurie Leblanc at or Visit us at www.riseandshinecleaning.ca

Mission Minor Lacrosse BOX LACROSSE REGISTRATION FOR 2017 For full registration information please visit our registration page on our website; www.missionminorlacrosse.com/registration.html Season runs from late March to mid June with Provincial Championships in July. One to two practices per week as well as two games per week. As an all volunteer organization we are always looking for volunteers to help out.

COME AND MEET OUR COPS FOR CANCER RIDERS! Clip this ad and bring it with you to reserve your dance with one of these dashing men at our Robbie Burns Supper and Dance on Saturday, January 21 at 7 pm (Full Page ad in this issue for more details)

Fun Fact Answers: Mann Cup, Minto Cup, 1931, Paddy Brennan, 12

To advertise call 604-832-3130 or e-mail whatsonmission@live.ca

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MAKE EVERYONE COUNT

March 8th, 2017

2017 Fraser Valley Regional District Point in Time Count

Survey on homelessness determines the number sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons over a 24 hr. period

Purpose of the Survey on Homelessness

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteer Responsibilities

Determine the number of people who do not have adequate housing.

Respectful, compassionate and accepting.

Attemd a mandatory two hour training session.

Allow communities to track changes in homelessness. Raise public awareness about homelessness.

Comfortable with one on one conversation.

Record participantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responses to a short anonymous survey.

May have worked with or befriended people who are homeless.

Involve walking around the neighbourhood.

19 years of age or older.

Shifts will range from 2 to 5 hours in pairs.

Provide references and a criminal record check.

Please Contact:

Want to Help?

Kirsten Hargreaves Manager of Social Development khargreaves@mission.ca

For More Information:

Jennifer Hawkins MCC Community Enterprises Abbotsford - 604-847-7211

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Opening Winter 2017 Oral Surgery | Orthodontist | Endodontist | Pediatric | Denturist | Periodontist The Fraser Valley Dental Specialists clinic will be opening early in 2017 with a goal of putting more smiles on the faces of those we can serve in Abbotsford and the surrounding communities. Whether your need is for specialized treatment for your young family or you would like to display the confident smile of straight teeth we are committed to providing all of your specialty services under one roof with no referral necessary.

Fraser Valley Dental Specialists Unit 500, 3033 Immel St. Abbotsford, BC V2S 6S2 Direct: 604 .852.5402 Fax: 604.852.8680 fvdental.ca