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Family Day Feb. 10, 2014
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A new chapter unfolds
Mike & Lori’s Musings Mike Keetch
It doesn’t seem all that long ago that Lori and I bought the Senior Connector and started a wonderful adventure. Our first edition was May 2003 and Lori, who mainly ran the paper at the time, has been hard at it ever since. During that time, because of the Senior Connector, I have been able to try some different things that I always wanted to be a part of. One of those was working for our local Member of Parliament. I was lucky enough to work for a time for both Betty Hinton and our current MP Cathy McLeod. Although
I enjoyed my time on the fringe of politics, I kept being drawn back to our “little paper”. Over the years we have come to know a great many wonderful people in our city and beyond. They include our staff at the paper, our advertisers and our loyal readers and contributors. Every one of them contributed to making the Senior Connector what it is today. Without their enthusiasm, support, ideas and dedication, the "seniors own newspaper" would probably not be around today. We ask you to continue to support the new owners and especially the loyal advertisers, without whom there would be no paper. We are turning the operation over to Oncore Central Services. Both Lori and I are excited that they have purchased the paper and look forward to seeing growth and great information for seniors through their contacts and expertise in working with the seniors’ population in the area. See “Farewell”...page 3
ONCORE new owners of Senior Connector
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Suzan Goguen (centre), Executive Director of Oncore Central Services, accepts the keys to the Senior Connector from Lori (left) and Mike Keetch (right).
ONCORE Central Services, the new society formed after the amalgamation of Seniors Outreach Society and River City Seniors Society, is the new owner/publisher of the Senior Connector. In partnership with Thompson Rivers University’s Journalism Department, the paper will be distributed by Kamloops This Week the last Tuesday of every month. Brenda Thompson, Chair of Journalism, Communication and New Media at TRU said the partnership with Oncore will be to assist with developing stories, providing photographs, copy editing, layout and design for the Senior Connector. “It will afford our journalism students opportunities for community-based learning. This type of community partnership will benefit the Senior Connector, the students, and, more importantly, the readers.” ONCORE Executive Director Suzan Goguen said the organization’s basic approach to operating the Senior Connector will be similar to the philosophy that has guided the growth and change of the organization for the past three
years. “We have a basic approach that has been working well for us- the client comes first and we try to be creative,” she said. “The former owners put the reader first, so we want to start there and build on that.” “It’s important for the Senior Connector not just to survive, but to continue to grow,” she said. “The Senior Connector is well respected by both the readership and the advertisers but, as recent events confirm, the newspaper business is evolving at a rapid pace”. The new owners envision providing more information for seniors through the Journalism students at TRU and their availability to get out and about more. We look forward to providing the readers and advertisers with the quality and entertainment that they are accustomed to getting in “The Seniors Own Newspaper”. Goguen said she wants the readers to be part of the discussion on issues that affect older adults. “We want readers to contribute through letters, comments, events you want mentioned, advertisements, and most of all, ideas.”
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The Government of Canada seeking Canadians’ views The Government of Canada is seeking Canadians’ views on how they would like to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. As we plan for Canada’s 150th anniversary, we want a celebration that reflects who we are as Canadians, where we came from, and what we can give back. For many Canadians, this will be their first opportunity to participate in a major milestone celebration. For those of us who witnessed or
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Vishing or Voice Phishing The following is part of a series of informational articles aimed at increasing public awareness about the services provided by the Kamloops Victim Services Unit. The Unit offers a variety of information and services, at no cost, to any victim or witness of crime or trauma. All Unit members have received specialized, comprehensive training in victims’ issues, the criminal justice system and crisis intervention techniques. The Unit is located at the main Police Detachment at 560 Battle Street. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and may be accessed by calling 250828-3223. As technology becomes more sophisticated so does the criminal element’s use of it. One of the newer scams is Vishing or Voice Phishing. In this scam criminals use a new technology called Voice over Internet
Protocol (VoIP) where they use the phone to claim to be a legitimate business in order to attempt to convince users to disclose personal information. An incoming recorded telephone message uses a fraudulent caller ID matching that of a legitimate business. The message tells the recipient that there is an urgent message and to call a certain telephone number. For better service the victim is told to punch in personal information such as credit card numbers or social insurance numbers on the telephone keypad. The criminals capture the key tones and convert them to the numerical format. While most of the VoIP scams involve telephone calls, they may also involve an e-mail directing the victim to a VoIP telephone number. People can protect themselves by being suspicious when getting
any unsolicited calls or e-mails and not relying on the phone’s caller ID function. Never provide any personal information in these instances even anything as innocent sounding as how many children live in the home or what is your spouse’s name. If in doubt about the legitimacy of an incoming call, check out the number and call back. For example, credit cards have valid phone numbers on the back. Use those numbers when responding to an alleged call from the credit card company. Never provide any personal or financial information to anyone even remotely suspicious. For further information on this or other current scams, contact the Scam Information Line Kamloops 250-8283266 or call the RCMP detachment at 560 Battle Street.
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New Society ONCORE Central Services
~ Letter to the editor ~
Dear special Santa who visited LeJeune Manor
By Suzan Goeman
The Board of Directors of River City Seniors Society (RCSS) and the Board of Directors of Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Services Society (SOS), are pleased to announce that the two societies amalgamated effective November 25th, 2013. The decision to amalgamate came as the culmination of months of investigation and planning by the boards and management of the two societies. The new society will operate as ONCORE Central Services. According to Andy Graw (past Chair of SOS), “SOS has been providing services in response to the
needs of Kamloops seniors since 1987. Most of our programs are funded by the government and this will help us make the best possible use of public funds.” Garry Limpright (past Chair of RCSS) says, “River City has been operating in Kamloops for 48 years. This amalgamation will allow us to be even more responsive to the needs of a rapidly growing senior population.” Suzan Goguen, Executive Director of ONCORE Central Services, welcomes the synergies the amalgamation will create and views it as an opportunity to build on the success of both agencies. She
also sees the amalgamation as an opportunity to provide staff with improved support and resources as they respond to the needs of clients. Further, the amalgamation will enable the new society to increase co-ordination of services to clients and respond to a broader range of needs. The combined programs of the two societies will employ over 45 staff. ONCORE Central Services will provide a broad range of services to Kamloops and region, including: • Information and referral • Emergency suites • Affordable housing including RiverBend
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The boxed surprise gift you left me, was very humbling to receive! You and your elves were very generous with your gift to me. Your thought and time that went into making sure I had that little extra caring of products and treats for the everyday needs to help me during the holiday season. You stocked up my basic necessities. The box was filled a lot of comfort and nourishment inside.
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We also plan on doing some traveling. First up will be a trip to Edmonton for our granddaughter Ruby’s first birthday in March. We are both very much looking forward to that.
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A final farewell After many years of stressing about deadlines and not getting much time away, we are looking forward to a less hectic schedule. We will however, be around town doing some volunteer work for some of our pet groups.
For the warmth, thoughtfulness felt in my heart and body for your care and kindness I will be forever grateful. With appreciation, thank you for thinking of me. God Bless you all! “How beautiful a day can be when touched by the warmth of remembrance”!
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Ways seniors can save money when using City of Kamloops services This month’s column was going to be on different ways seniors can save money when using City of Kamloops services. However, I know there is some concern in the community about the new parking kiosks downtown, and so I’m going to talk about that instead. Specifically, one issue: the height of the parking kiosk screens. The role of City of Kamloops staff is to bring forward various possible solutions a problem at a reasonable price. The role of Mayor and Council of council is to decide which of the proposed solutions is the best solution. Best is subjective. Best should reflect the will and needs of Kamloopsians. For me, the height of the new downtown parking kiosks is the best height for the community. In fact it
was my personal number one criteria when council made their decision. Here’s why I think the kiosk screen height is the best. There are many, many parking kiosks in Kamloops: at the courthouse, on private parking lots, at TRU, at the airport. Few, if any of these kiosks are wheelchair accessible. Even so, most, if not all, require everyone, with or without a wheelchair to pay to park in those lots. Some non-City of Kamloops parking kiosks have a curb in front of them; some have a display too high. No matter the reason, inaccessible is inaccessible. That means, a person in a wheelchair going to one of those parking lots still has to pay for parking, but can’t even do so without someone else’s assistance. The new City of Kamloops downtown parking kiosks
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have personally spoken to a young man in a wheelchair who knew that too. He wanted to pay for parking. We have many, many members of our community who happen to use wheelchairs who only want the chance to do what others take for granted. And that includes paying for their own parking. On behalf of the City of Kamloops, I apologize for not ensuring more people understood the reason for the height of the screen. But I completely believe Council made the best decision on that point. I’m sure there will be other decisions in the future Council makes which you don’t agree with. We can never please everyone all of the time. All City Council, and the great City staff who work for you ask is that you don’t disagree with a decision before first asking yourself one simple question: “I wonder why they did it that way?”
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North Shore Community Centre in full swing The North Shore Community Centre’s activities are now in full swing. All events are back to normal, and it’s wonderful to see all the familiar faces! We would also like to welcome all the newcomers to the community centre—we’re glad we can serve you! January saw many of the standard events return for the Community Centre. The Sunday Flea Markets continue to be popular, and it is an opportunity for those interested in clearing some of their unwanted treasures for only $7 rental fee per table. You can call 250-376-4777 to reserve a table. Avoid the hassle of cleaning your garage or hoping for good weather for your garage sale – we’d love to have you here! It is a bargain for those attending as well as entrance is by donation. January is also the time to think about getting back into exercise routines and keeping fit during the winter months. There are many options to choose from at the centre including yoga, several varieties of dance aerobic classes, boot camp and Tai Chi breathing. A new offering at the centre is Zumba Gold Chair on Wednesdays at 9:30am. This class is suited to persons with balance or mobility issues. Salsa Viva is another new class starting up on Fridays at 6:30pm; it is an aerobic dance class with a Latin theme. The Community Dinners are continuing and will be held on the second Sunday of every month. On Sunday January 12th
we had the privilege of having the Late Bloomers perform for us. They are always appreciated as entertainment, and this night was no exception. Thank you to all of our entertainers who volunteer their time for our enjoyment! The next Community Dinner is on Sunday February 9, menu is Chinese from Moon Wok Restaurant and entertainment by Hypnotic Blend. Tickets are $12.00 and must be purchased in advance by Friday February 7 at the front desk. Also happening on Tuesday February 18 is our monthly Pie Night and everyone is welcome. This begins at 6:30 pm and cost is $3 at the door. Danny Case will provide the entertainment for the evening. We look forward to a night of fun and entertainment. We would like to remind you about our upcoming Annual Spring Antiques & Collectibles Sale on Saturday March 15 and Sunday March 16. We anticipate more than 50 tables of antiques and a variety of vendors from across BC. Cost is only $4 for entrance, and children are free. This is one of the largest events for the Community Centre, so come check it out! There is still some room for vendors, so call 376-4777 to book a table as soon as possible if interested. Saturday the Sale will run from 9am-4pm, and Sunday it will run from 9am-3pm. There are many activities to choose from in the upcoming month, so don’t forget to check our calendar!
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Editor: Becky Mann Design & Production: Leigh-Ann Hooley Sales: Sharon Brooker Senior Connector is a monthly newspaper dedicated to inform, serve and entertain seniors 45 and over. Deadline for advertising and editorial copy is the 16th of the month for publication on last Tuesday of the month. It is published by Oncore Central Services, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors. Letters to the Editor must be signed and have a phone number (your phone number will not be printed unless so requested). Other submissions are gratefully received but Senior Connector reserves the right to edit all material and to refuse any material deemed unsuitable for this publication. Articles will run in the newspaper as time and space permit. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from Oncore Central Services. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Senior Connector, Oncore Central Services, or the staff thereof. Subscriptions are $25 per year in Canada. Any error which appears in an advertisement will be adjusted as to only the amount of space in which the error occurred. The content of each advertisement is the responsibility of the advertiser. Senior Connector recommends prudent consumer discretion. Senior Connector is a member of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce.
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Conference, Meeting Rooms and Banquet Hall available for rent. Call 250-376-4777 for more information.
2 Flea Market 8 am - 1 pm
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Flea Market 8 am - 1 pm Community Dinner 5 pm $12 per person (Tickets in advance at the front desk or call 250-376-4777)
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23 Flea Market 8 am - 1 pm
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Int/Adv Art Class 9:15 am Easy Yoga 10 am Carpet Bowling 12:30 pm Dance Aerobics 5:45 pm Gentle Nia 6:30 pm Mary Kay 7 pm Beginners Zumba 7:10 pm Family Day
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Tuesday Bridge 9 am Tai Chi Breathing 1.15 pm Scrabble 2:30 pm Boot Camp 5:30 pm Knitting 6 pm Yoga 6:30 pm Woodcarvers 6:30 pm
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Advanced Art Classes 9 am Easy Yoga 10 am Carpet Bowling 12:30 pm Dance Aerobics 5:45 pm Women of the Moose 6 pm Gentle Nia 6:30 pm Mary Kay 7 pm Beginners Zumba 7:10 pm
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Advanced Art Classes 9 am Easy Yoga 10 am Carpet Bowling 12:30 pm Dance Aerobics 5:45 pm Gentle Nia 6:30 pm Mary Kay 7 pm Movie Night 7 pm Beginners Zumba 7:10 pm
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Tuesday Bridge 9 am Tai Chi Breathing 1.15 pm Scrabble 2:30 pm Boot Camp 5:30 pm Knitting 6 pm Yoga 6:30 pm Pie Night 6:30 pm Woodcarvers 6:30 pm
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Tuesday Bridge 9 am Tai Chi Breathing 1.15 pm Scrabble 2:30 pm Boot Camp 5:30 pm Knitting 6 pm Yoga 6:30 pm
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Footcare 9 am Seniors Zumba 9:30 am Carpet Bowling 12:30 pm Weight Watchers 5 pm Beginners Aerobics 5 pm Zumba 6:30 pm Table Top Gaming 6:30 pm
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Footcare 9 am Seniors Zumba 9:30 am Carpet Bowling 12:30 pm Cotton Pickers 1 pm Weight Watchers 5 pm Beginners Aerobics 5 pm Zumba 6:30 pm Table Top Gaming 6:30 pm
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Footcare 9 am Seniors Zumba 9:30 am Carpet Bowling 12:30 pm Weight Watchers 5 pm Beginners Aerobics 5 pm Zumba 6:30 pm Table Top Gaming 6:30 pm
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Footcare 9 am Seniors Zumba 9:30 am Carpet Bowling 12:30 pm Cotton Pickers 1 pm Weight Watchers 5 pm Beginners Aerobics 5 pm Zumba 6:30 pm Table Top Gaming 6:30 pm
Diabetic Clinic 9 am Easy Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm German Choir 1:30 pm Social Dance 6:30 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm
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Diabetic Clinic 9 am Easy Yoga 10 am Line Dance 1 pm Cribbage 1 pm Social Dance 6:30 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm
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Diabetic Clinic 9 am Easy Yoga 10 am Cribbage 1 pm Line Dance 1 pm Social Dance 6:30 pm Duplicate Bridge 7 pm
7 Tai Chi Breathing 10:30 am Sing-a-long 10:15 am Yoga 6:30 pm Salsa Viva 6:30 pm
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Desert Gardens Gift Shoppe had great 2013 Submitted by Shirley Lunan
I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday. We are having great weather—I am glad we are not back east. The Gift Shop at Desert Gardens Community Centre is once again open from 10am to 1:30pm, Monday to Friday. Thank you all for shopping
in our little shop last year— we had a great year. We are having a raffle for February 14th. A basket of goodies, and the same day we will have a pie in a jar sale as well as small individual pies.
Come on in a visit and see what we have pillows are on sale, jewelry 25% off right now. We have lots of matching scarves and hats, gloves and slippers. So come in a check us out. Hope you all have a great day. True friends are those who, when you make a fool of yourself, don’t believe that this condition is permanent. ~ Erwin T. Randall
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Come join in the fun at Desert Gardens Submitted by Jennifer Marsh
Well the sun is shining a little longer each day and with the January blues behind us, why not celebrate! Desert Gardens and Vista Community Services are joining forces to host a fantastic Valentine Social on Friday, February 14th from 1-3pm. There will be live Music performed by Garry Gagne, great prizes, light refreshments, a gift basket raffle and a pie sale (courtesy of the Ladies Auxiliary). Admission is by donation and we hope you will join us for what is sure to be a great afternoon. If possible, please sign-up by phone 250-572-5110 or at the front desk. Everyone Welcome! Our Table Tennis group is looking for new players. This is a friendly group that meets on Tuesdays at 7pm and Thursdays at
12:30pm. It’s a great way to get some exercise while having fun! Also, it’s time to honour all those January and February Birthdays. Join us on Tuesday, February 4th at 5:30pm for our bi-monthly Birthday Dinner. We will be serving a roast beef dinner. Dinner is $13and free if you are a member celebrating your birthday. Don’t have your membership yet, no problem! Swing by the front desk and get your membership before the dinner. Desert Gardens is also pleased to announce that there is a new foot care service being offered by Whole Health Care. Give us a call to find out more information. Things are looking busy for March so be sure to stay tuned!
Is the food you eat spoiling your life? Suddenly doesn’t it seem like food allergies are to force the ripening of apples, bananas and everywhere? Is that true or were they always tomatoes? Are we really allergic to the apple there and we just didn’t notice? Are we having then, or to the non-ingredients that now come an allergy epidemic? Five years ago only about built in to each bite? 10% of my clientele demonstrated signs of Other potential causative factors taken from food allergies and intolerances. the histories of those who have developed Recently, that percentage has jumped to food intolerances and allergies include: not over 80% and wide range food intolerances being breastfed (mother’s milk being nature’s are becoming more common than rare. protection against allergens); pollution of This phenomenon should not be treated the environment in the way of man-made lightly, since the allergic response means chemicals and metals in our food, air and water hypersensitivity of the immune system which supply; rampant and long term use of drugs taken to its extreme form becomes cancer. I Cathy Lidster, B.Sc, GCFP, ACNRT and medicines; and the very controversial and have to ask myself why and how did this come emotional issue of vaccinations. In 2000 a about? Japanese study showed that 25% of children It’s not that the symptoms have changed i.e. pain and who received the DPT vaccine developed asthma as opposed arthritis, constipation and other bowel issues, weight issues, to only 2% of children who were not vaccinated, 1 another fatigue and sleep disorders, asthma, skin problems, lack of fact that bears us really looking under to seek the greater energy, blood pressure and blood sugar problems, hormonal truth. symptoms, etc… People come with the same array of A famous experiment was done by Dr. Francis Pottenger complaints. What happens is the approach to solving these 1932 – 1942.2He fed cats exclusively on the equivalent ailments has had to change. The allergies must be addressed of a processed/junk food diet using pasteurized milk and first, before we can look to the deficiency that might be at cooked meats, very unlike the normal healthy cat diet of work. In other words, what you eat is now creating more raw meat. To his astonishment, the cats quickly became problems than what you don’t eat. ill with diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, A wise woman I know told me that facts are just conditions, osteoporosis, loss of mental capacity, as well as exhibiting but the real truth lies underneath. So what is the truth aggressive and anti-social behaviors. Within 3 generations underlying this plague? Why is it that our immune systems they were sterile,--a shocking statistic. The good news is are becoming less able to comfortably handle the foods we that with a return to a healthy diet it took only 3 generations eat? for the cats to return to a normal state of health. Though Well firstly we must look at the foods themselves. Are we Pottenger was pretty much ignored back in the ‘40’s, perhaps really eating foods in their natural state or are they toxic this present epidemic of auto-immune reactions to what we before they cross our lips? Remember the saying “An apple are eating will be the wake-up call we need to turn around a day keeps the doctor away?” Well today, even an organic the downward spiral of health and improve our food supply apple is often sprayed with trace amounts of arsenic to keep and dietary habits, if not for our own sake then for the sake the insects off of it so that it can travel to market and sit of future generations. on grocery store shelves. Do the apples in the stores really 1 – The Effect of DPT and BCG vaccinations on atopic disorders. look like the ones that fall from your backyard trees or do Yoneyama H et al, Arerugi 2000 Jul: 49(7):585-92 they look like waxed Hollywood clones? Did you know that 2- Pottenger’s Cats: A Study in Nutrition: Francis Marion Pottenger ethylene (a toxic chemical gas used in blowtorches) is used
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The dangers of diet pop Missagh recently noticed a story on CNN called “The Top 10 Reasons to Give Up Diet Soda”. The story was so alarming that he wanted me to share it with you, as many diabetics choose diet pop as an alternative when they want something sweet that won’t affect their blood sugars. However, research is now demonstrating why this may be detrimental to your health. So why is diet pop so bad for you? To start with, research is showing that despite the fact that diet pop contains no calories, people who regularly consume it have a higher risk of weight gain and developing metabolic syndrome and diabetes. As a matter of fact, research has shown that people who consume diet pop had a 70% greater increase in waist circumference over a decade than those who don’t and those who drank an average of 2 per day had a 500% greater increase. There are a few theories as to why this may be. One is that because people think that they aren’t getting any calories from their beverages, they may be more inclined to indulge more calories elsewhere. Secondly, is as the artificial sweeteners in diet pop
Health Matters Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm are more sweet than sugar, it makes us less sensitive to naturally sweet foods such as fruit. Thirdly, artificial sweeteners still trigger insulin release and fat storage in the body, which can lead to weight gain. As I mentioned, in addition to weight gain, regularly consuming just one diet pop per day has been shown to increase your risk of metabolic syndrome (high cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar and a large waist circumference) and type 2 diabetes by 36%. Regular consumption of diet pop has also been associated with a whole slew of other health problems including headaches, tooth decay, osteoporosis, depression and cardiovascular events. Perhaps the most alarming is a 43% increase in vascular
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events such as heart attack or stroke in people that consume diet pop. Another alarming statistic was the 30% increase in depression in people who regularly consumed 4 or more cans of pop/day, with the correlation being higher in those consuming diet pop. Further research is needed to determine the exactly why diet pop appears to have these effects on our overall health. So, what alternatives are there to diet pop? Obviously water is the best option and for those of you that crave a carbonated beverage, then sparkling water may satisfy your craving. If it is something flavoured that you are after without calories or artificial sweeteners, then herbal tea may be a good option for you and if you want something cold, then serve it over ice. I hope this article has helped to educate you about the possible harmful of effects of diet pop and to encourage you to choose a healthier option. If you have any questions regarding this or any other topic related to diabetes, please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to answer them for you.
Does your house get a beautiful fringe of icicles in the winter? Does the snow melt off of your roof faster than other similar houses on your street? These could be warning signs for conditions that can lead to ice dams, a serious situation that can cause structural damage and expensive repairs. Icicles are not the only symptom of ice dams, just the prettiest. The less attractive side of ice dams is that they can cause water to work its way through the roof and leak into the house below, leading to rot in the framing and damage to ceilings and walls. An ice dam is a wall of ice that forms along the roof ’s edge. An overheated attic that is warming the roof from below, melting the snow above, causes them. The roof over the eaves is not as warm, and when melt-water flows downward and hits the colder section at the bottom, it freezes layer by layer until a dam forms. If melt-water ponds against the dam, it can find its way through the roofing and into the house below.
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Family night of amazing local musicians Submitted by Sue Cane
Juniper Ridge Coffee House is hosting a family night of amazing local musicians is bringing their talents to the Juniper Ridge Gym on January 18, doors open 5:45 pm, and music starts 6:15 pm. The main feature will take place at 8 pm. Advance tickets or FMI) contact the school at 250-3742305: Ticket costs are: Family (parents and their children) $10, Individuals over 17: $4, Kids $1. At the door: Family (parents and their children) $12, Individuals over 17: $5, Kids $2. The open stage line-up will knock your socks off with a variety of styles of music from: Heather Clark, Mickael Maddison, Kennan Wilcox, Eric Scholefield, Ron Ste. Marie and more! For this coffee house, the music has been
pre-booked. If we get a good turnout, we plan to do future events with an open mic segment. Come on out and make it happen! The main feature highlights Juniper Ridge mom - Joan Reiter - and her band, Calamity Jane. Calamity Jane is comprised of five unique musical personalities that merge Services Co. to offer a tight, quick-moving live show sparkling with infectious energy. This entertaining acoustic ensemble has been described as “Folk Fusion”. You will hear a compelling collection of original music as well unique versions of country, pop, bluegrass and gospel standards. Come an enjoy an authentic coffee house in the heart of Juniper as the gym transforms into a musical wonderland with great coffee/tea/kids beverages alongside a host ofCo. Services delicious baked goodies.
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A husband and wife in their sixties were coming up on their 40th wedding anniversary. Knowing his wife loved antiques, he bought a beautiful old brass oil lamp for her. When she unwrapped it, a genie appeared! He thanked them and gave each of them one wish. The wife wished for an all expenses paid, first class, around the world cruise with her husband. Shazam! Instantly she was presented with tickets for the entire journey, plus expensive
risky as it is easy to damage the shingles. Electric heating cables at the roof edge are sometimes used, but this is addressing the symptom, not the problem. Heating cables are only useful if they have been installed and switched on before the ice dam forms. These are all stopgap measures; the real solution is addressing the deficiencies that are causing the attic to overheat. There are situations where icicles form even if you do not have the conditions that cause ice dams, but this is usually only when the temperature is hovering around freezing. If your home does not have gutters, icicles can form. If you have gutters and icicles, your gutters could be plugged and the melt-water coming off the roof is overflowing. Hopefully you can get these cleaned once the ice melts and the weight of the ice does not tear the gutters off the house before that can happen. Until spring, stay warm, but make sure your attic is cold! side trips, dinners, shopping, etc. The husband, however, wished he had a female companion who was 30 years younger. Shazam! Instantly he turned 93 years old.
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Operation Red Nose in Kamloops provides most rides in BC! By Katie Klassen
The 17th Operation Red Nose campaign in Kamloops finished strong by providing 1129 rides over 11 nights of service and raising $27,522 in donations. Kamloops finished 1st in the province by providing the most rides out of the 13 host communities! Volunteers were busy on New Year’s Eve and they were able to provide 142 rides home and raise $3814.10 in donation. There were 19 teams on Tuesday night helping drive
partygoers and their vehicles home. The success of the campaign would have not been possible without the support of the volunteers. We had 210 volunteers fill close to 600 volunteer positions over the 11 nights of service. These volunteers drove 23,312 kilometers over the 11 nights to get clients and their vehicles home safely. The donations raised from the campaign go to PacificSport Interior BC. All proceeds will go toward
developing services and programs for amateur sport in the Kamloops region. PacificSport is a “not for profit” society, and a legacy of the 1993 Canada Summer Games. Since starting in Kamloops in 1997, PacificSport has given almost $250,000 in athlete travel support, $30,000 in coach travel support and a variety of equipment bought to help support athletes and their training. PacificSport has 120 athletes and 33 local sport organizations.
Renovations underway to preserve affordable housing in Kamloops Affordable apartments for 70 low income families and individuals will be preserved, thanks to $3.9 million in funding from the governments of Canada and B.C. for renovations that will extend the life of the Sundergreen development in Kamloops. “Our government is pleased to be a partner in the renovation project for Sundergreen,” said Cathy McLeod, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and for Western Economic Diversification on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development. “This is yet another commitment to providing affordable housing which in turn helps to build a stronger community and improve housing conditions in Kamloops.” “The renovations to Sundergreen will extend the life of the buildings and keep these affordable homes available in Kamloops for years to come,” said Terry Lake, Minister of Health and MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson. “From rental assistance, to new units, to renovations on existing properties, the B.C. Government invests in a wide range of social housing options to help low and middle income people in our community.” The governments of Canada and B.C. provided a combined investment of $3.9 million through the FederalProvincial Housing initiative, under the Canada-BC Investment in Affordable
Housing 2011-2014 Agreement. Built in 1970, the BC Housing-managed Sundergreen development consists of two 35-unit apartment buildings, at 230 Clapperton Rd. and 335 Mulberry Ave. The development will benefit from renovations that include renewal of the building envelope components, new windows and sliding doors, repairs to balconies and updates to the security system and plumbing fixtures. The Federal Provincial Housing initiative is a component of the $180 million Investment in Affordable Housing (IAH) 2011-2014 Agreement between the governments of Canada and British Columbia, which was announced in July 2011. With matching contributions of $90 million from both levels of government, this total combined investment helps to support affordable housing programs for B.C. residents. Annually, the Government of Canada, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), will invest approximately $2 billion in housing. Of this amount, $1.7 billion will be spent in support of close to 594,000 households living in existing social housing. In British Columbia, this represents an estimated 68,050 households. The remaining funding supports housingrelated activities and affordable housing programs, including the Investment in
Affordable Housing. These investments are improving the quality of life for low-income Canadians and households living in existing social housing, including individuals who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, seniors, persons with disabilities, recent immigrants and Aboriginal people. Economic Action Plan 2013 continues this commitment with a federal investment of more than $1.25 billion over five years to renew the Investment in Affordable Housing to 2019. The Government of Canada will ensure that funds provided to provinces and territories support the use of apprentices, which will support training of skilled labour. More than 146,769 households across Canada are no longer in housing need as a result of funding provided under the IAH from April 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013. To find out more about how the Government of Canada and CMHC are working to build stronger homes and communities for all Canadians, call CMHC at 1 800 668-2642 or visit: www. cmhc-schl.gc.ca Since 2001, the government of B.C. has invested $3.6 billion to provide affordable housing for low-income individuals, seniors and families. This year, more than 98,000 B.C. households will benefit from provincial social housing programs and services. To find out more, visit: www.bchousing.org
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Dangerous dogs bylaw information available (Beautiful Nicola Valley — South), and “P” (Rivers and the Peaks). Under TNRD Bylaw No. 2383, a Dangerous Dog means any dog that: (a) Has killed or seriously injured a person, (b) Has killed or seriously injured a domestic animal in a public place or while on private property, other than property owned or occupied by the person responsible for the dog, or (c) An Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds-to-believe is likely to kill or seriously injure a person.
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District now has information about its Dangerous Dog Control Bylaw on the TNRD website, tnrd.ca. The bylaw took effect January 1, 2014. The Dangerous Dog Control Bylaw, whose parameters are defined in TNRD Bylaw No. 2383, 2013, is not a breedspecific bylaw and does not discriminate against certain breeds. It does not apply to unlicensed dogs, dogs at large, or aggressive dogs. The Bylaw is only enforced in Electoral Areas “I” (Blue Sky Country), “M” (Beautiful Nicola Valley — North), “N”
“The Dangerous Dog Control Bylaw was brought in by the Board of Directors as a way to increase safety within these four electoral areas,” said Ron Storie, Manager of Community Services. “Before, there was little recourse for those who live in rural areas if they or their animals experienced one of these horrific attacks.” The Animal Control Service has been contracted out to K-9 Services, which will be responsible for enforcement of the TNRD Bylaw No. 2383 in the four Electoral Areas that are participating in the service.
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Book Review By Marilyn Brown
A House in the Sky Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett
Scribner 2013 ISBN 978-1-4516-4560-6 ISBN 978-1-4516-4562-0 (e-book) 373 pages Non-fiction Available through bookstores, in e-book format, and through the TNRD library, which has both hardback and audiotape versions. How does a young Canadian woman overcome childhood fears of the dark, of strangers, of decision making, then evolve into a world traveller with the strength to endure 460 days of hostage in Somalia, where foreigners are viewed by some Muslim extremists as “enemies worth money”? In childhood Amanda Lindhout escapes distress by burrowing into the National Geographics she buys secondhand for a pittance. Exotic locations, adventure, and mysterious cultures fascinate her. When she is nineteen she gravitates to oil-rich Calgary, a city of opportunities. She lands a well-paying job as a server in a high-profile bar. By living thriftily, she saves enough money to travel. She buys the cheapest flight from Calgary to Caracas, Venezuela, then backpacks into increasingly wild and fascinating places, returning home to earn money for the next trip. Lindhout repeats this pattern many times, becoming “seasoned”. She often travels solo, experiencing Thailand, Burma, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. In Afghanistan she writes about Canadian soldiers. She hones her skills as a writer and photographer. Somalia, wracked by civil war, starvation, and religious extremism, is a dangerous place for reporters, but Lindhout sees an opportunity to make a difference by reporting the facts. She wants to cover the arrival of a Canadian naval ship escorting food aid from the World Food Programme. She also wants to report on Dr. Hawa Abdi, a Somali doctor who, regardless of threats from Al-Shabaab, runs a hospital on her family’s land and has thousands of refugees staying near her. Lindhout, her Australian friend Nigel, and their Somali guides and security travel together. The small group is hijacked on the drive to the interview with the doctor. The captors are young, male, and poor. All are Muslim. Amanda and Nigel see the individuality of “the boys”: Jamal “moons over” a girl, another is accepted into grad Adam had been moping around all day in the Garden of Eden and God finally said, “Adam, what’s up with all this moping?” Adam told God that he was lonely. God said He could fix that, no problem. In short order he could make a partner for Adam, and she would be called a “woman”. God told Adam that the woman would collect his food, cook it for him, and
school in New York and is interested in Amanda as a wife, Abdullah wants to blow himself up as a route to heaven, the man nicknamed “Donald Trump” handles the money. There are also zealots who view the captives as infidels. The hostages need all of their faculties to survive the uncertainty, the brutality, and the deprivation. They are shifted from one house to another, at night, anonymous people in the back of a Suzuki station wagon. These transitions are moments of sheer terror. Conditions worsen, particularly for Amanda, the only female. The captives apply their intelligence to survive. Lindhout speaks with her captors, learns more of the local language, and studies the Koran. She converts to Islam, trying to show that she is human, is like the sisters and wives of the captors. When her life is at even greater risk, Amanda’s imagination is a life-saver: she escapes abuse momentarily by training her mind to focus on the good moments of life, by giving thanks for what she has. This includes cultivating the memories of loved ones, the “house in the sky” (title), strengthening her will to live. Negotiations for release of the hostages are tense and prolonged. There is no certainty for anyone in this situation. A House in the Sky is an extraordinary memoir. The authors use media reports, transcripts of recorded conversations, interviews, and Amanda’s notes and memories to convey the experiences. The acutely detailed observations, the generous spirit of Lindhout, in addition to her courage, make this a powerful book. Amanda Lindhout is the founder of the Global Enrichment Foundation, supporting education in Somalia and Kenya. She lives in Alberta. Sara Corbett is a writer whose work includes articles for National Geographic and The Oprah Magazine. Search SimonandSchuster.ca for more information on the authors.
care for all his needs and wants. She would also agree with all his decisions and not question his authority as head of the family. God also said that she would bear his offspring and not bother him in the middle of the night if the kids woke up and started crying. She would never nag him and would admit when she was wrong. She would also freely give him love and passion whenever he needed it.
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BC Children’s Hospital close to hearts of BC Women’s Institute Submitted by Sara Williams
Did you watch the Variety Show last weekend? While I missed this time, the charity, the B.C. Children’s Hospital, is close to the members of the Women’s Institute in BC. Our history is woven into theirs. In 1922 according W.I. records (l923-hospitals) BCWI established a fund for crippled children. Also, at that time they set aside $1,000 to provide a building fund for a hospital in Vancouver. A clinic did open in downtown Vancouver. In l925, WI Hospital Association for Crippled Children was incorporated. By l928 the Vancouver Crippled Children’s Hospital on Hudson St. admitted it first patient. The hospital had a 16-bed capacity. By l947 it had changed its name to Children’s Hospital and by its 30th birthday had treated some 70,000 patients. The final name change came in l992 when it became today’s B.C. Children’s Hospital. Since l923 Women’s Institutes all over B.C. have contributed to its growth in many ways: by furnishing a specific ward, purchasing specific equipment for a particular room, sending donations on a regular basis, making quilts, toys, and assisting in many other ways. We are glad to part of the hospital’s beginning
and continue to support it. Every year British Columbia Women’s Institute donates towards a piece of equipment from Children’s Hospital’s wish list. This is made possible by donations from WI branches across the province. The hospital has an interesting history on its website. On the issue of health, I learned as I was reading that during the 1920’s with the efforts of the Dept. of Health and with the co-operation of the WI’s many health centres were established in B.C. By 1930, 132 public health nurses were appointed as a result of reports sent in to the provincial government by Women’s Institutes. People can get things done! Several events in our local Women’s Institute are happening in February. On February 7th is the donation meeting. February 16th is the beginning of WI Week in the province - activities to be finalized. Finally, as in the previous year, we have collected pajamas and toiletries to be distributed to residents of the YWCA Women’s Shelter. As you see we are an active women’s group. If you would like to know more about us come and have coffee at one of our meetings contact Sara 250-578-7906 or Cathy 250376-9810.
Adam said, “Wow, that’s a great partner! What is this woman-person going to cost me?” And God replied, “An arm and a leg.” Adam thought for a minute, then asked, “What can I get for a rib?” And the rest is history.
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TNRD seeks input on financial plan The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is currently seeking public input for its 2014-18 Financial Plan. The Local Government Act states “a regional district must have a financial plan that is adopted annually, by bylaw, by March 31. The planning period for a financial plan is five years, that period being the year in which the plan is specified to come into force and the following four years.” “The public is encouraged to go on our website and review the 2014-2018 Financial Plan and its highlights. If they have any feedback, they can then fill out our Finance Plan Input Form,” said Doug Rae, Director of Finance. The preparation of the Financial Plan begins in the fall of each year and a Provisional Financial Plan is presented to the Board of Directors at that time. The Financial Plan incorporates requests from Directors and service committees, any new services as well as staff estimates of funding required to maintain current service levels. The final
Financial Plan is then presented in March and adopted before the deadline of March 31. The Finance Department conducts public budget consultation in conjunction with other service-related meetings throughout the year at various locations in the Regional District. The TNRD encourages input from taxpayers across the Regional District on the Financial Plan. The Finance Plan Input Form is available at TNRD. ca under the Submission Inquiries header on the homepage. You can also go to the Finance page under Departments and find a link to the online form, as well as a link to a PDF that can be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the TNRD. A link to the 2014-18 Financial Plan is also found on the Finance page. Submissions can be filled out anonymously or information can be provided if you wish to be contacted. For more information contact Doug Rae, Director of Finance: 250-377-8673, drae@tnrd.ca
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Aging in place “Aging in Place” is becoming a catchy phrase these days. Essentially what is means is that we tend to be healthier, live longer and in a more robust manner remaining in our “home” for as long as we can. However, to do this there is an automatic need to increase home care support services. Whether that is having your groceries delivered, snow shovelled from the driveway or a driving service, let’s face it; as we age we need more help as it isn’t as easy to complete tasks as it once was. To further the issue, most adult children do not live in the same communities as their parents and it becomes difficult if not impossible to help them on a regular basis. It’s my opinion that is why the adult home care service businesses have been on the rise. Supply vs. Demand; simple economics really. If there is a demand for a particular service the business community will find a way to fill that need in a way that benefits everyone. What’s interesting is that the Home Care Industry observed 4.2% growth last
Simple Organization Kim Watt-Senner year and over the past five years has amounted to over $74.2 Billion dollars in money spend in that sector. To further my point, at present there are 13% of Canadians over the age of 65 but by 2025 that will increase to over 25%. I’m sure you can see what direction some companies are gearing up for in the future. The Canadian Franchise Magazine reports they have noted at 128% increase in Home Care Service franchises. The proof is in the numbers, its big business these days. Whatever the statistics show, if you are in need of Home Care Support, do your homework to find the company that best match
Don’t forget about those veins Since February is Heart and Stroke Month, these clots are large enough, they can reduce I typically do an article on the cardiovascular blood flow in a legs and cause severe swelling at system. When we think about the and below the clot and sharp, knife-like pains cardiovascular system (our heart and blood in the leg. Some DVT can even be felt as a vessels) we often think about our heart and rope-like area along a vein. A DVT is a medical arteries. The area that is often overlooked is emergency as a piece of the clot may break off our veins. The veins can have their own set of and travel into the lungs. A clot in the lungs problems that are just as life threatening as a is called a pulmonary embolism (PE) and this heart attack or stroke, so it is important not to is a life-threatening medical emergency. PE’s forget about those veins. (clots in the lung) stop the blood from properly Our cardiovascular system consists of four re-oxygenating in the lungs and the clot can main segments: the heart (the blood pump), spread throughout the lungs. This causes severe the arteries (the main vessels that take blood breathing problems and death if not quickly Adam Sawula, pharmacist away from the heart), the capillaries (the small treated. Common signs of a clot in the lungs blood vessels that distribute the blood to our (PE) include: sudden and severe knife-like organs) and the veins (the main vessels that pains in the chest, pink and frothy sputum and return blood to the heart). When the heart sudden, severe difficulty breathing. If you or pumps, blood is pushed into the arteries and distributed anyone you know is experiencing any of the symptoms of throughout the body by the pressure produced by the a DVT or PE it is a medical emergency! Call 911 or seek heartbeat. That pressure drops as the blood goes through the medical help immediately. smaller capillaries in the organs and extremities (arms and Persons with certain chronic diseases (Diabetes, cancer, lupus, legs) in our body. The veins are then responsible for bringing etc), persons who smoke or people who are immobile are the blood back to the heart. Veins have small one-way valves at increased risk of blood clots. Travel greater than 6 hours at regular intervals to keep the blood flowing up to the (long flights, car rides, etc) is also a risk factor for DVT or heart, as the pressure in the venous system is lower than the PE. There are some steps that can be done to reduce our pressure in the arteries. Our muscles and the movement of risk of developing a DVT or PE. Ensuring regular (hourly) our body greatly assists the venous system in returning blood movement of the arms and legs helps prevent clots from to the heart. forming. In some cases, graduated compression stockings can Due to lower pressure and slower flow of blood in the veins, help reduce clot risk and stop varicose vein formation. If you there is and increased risk of blood clots occurring in these have any questions on DVT or PE, check with your doctor blood vessels. These clots most commonly occur in the legs as they can help with information and treatment of these and are referred to as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). If conditions.
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No crash, no cash – not true!
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There is no scientific Everyone is back into the swing relationship between the of things after the holidays, but amount of damage sustained with the unpredictable winter to a vehicle and the amount weather comes more instances of damage sustained to a of what everyone would human body. Some individuals describe as a “fender bender”. can walk away unhurt from If such an unfortunate collision very severe accidents whereas has happened to you, you others may die. There are just know the process well. You too many facts that determine call “Dial a Claim” and report whether or not someone will the accident and explain to the By Kerri Priddle be injured in an accident to insurance company that it was correlate injury to the type of not your fault. You make an accident. appointment to take your car Therefore, if ICBC sends you a letter in for inspection and rest your stiff neck or suggesting that your claim has been denied back. because of the minor nature the accident, However, what if the next day, you wake up you should not take that as being the answer and your injuries have worsened? In such a to whether you have a personal injury claim case, you are entitled to claim with ICBC against ICBC. If you are the innocent victim for fair compensation for your injuries. in the accident, it is highly recommended ICBC has a policy called the Low Velocity that you consult a lawyer before deciding to Impact Policy (LVI) that will likely apply pursue or not pursue your injury claim. to your ‘fender bender’. ICBC deems your You do not have to accept ICBC’s accident a LVI if the damage to the vehicle suggestion that you have no claim simply is relatively minor, based on their internal because the accident was minor. If you predetermined criteria. suffered injury in a car accident and you The theory applied by ICBC is that if there wish to pursue compensation, there are was a minor accident how could someone avenues available to do so. It just means suffer injury in that accident? According to ICBC will take a harder line and defend the ICBC, if the damage to your vehicle does claim more vigorously than other types of not meet its threshold, ICBC says you were claims. You have to be prepared to go all the not injured in the accident and you are not way to trial, if necessary. entitled to compensation for your injuries. A lawyer can help you to understand They will only pay for the repair of your your rights following an accident. If you vehicle. would like advice or for more information LVI is an arbitrary internal ICBC policy. regarding such matters please contact It is not the law. Chahal Priddle LLP at (250) 372-3233 to Only a doctor can say whether or not you set up an appointment today. are injured.
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CNG Fleet innovation coming to Kamloops The future of Kamloops Transit will be driven by one of British Columbia’s most important resources: natural gas. The City of Kamloops will be home to a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transit fleet, advancing the quality of public transportation for families and the region. A total of 25 new CNG buses will be in service by the spring of 2015. Compared to diesel, the primary benefit of CNG buses is lower, more stable fuel prices. Additional benefits include significantly quieter engines and simplified emission systems. Terry Lake, Minister of Health and KamloopsNorth Thompson MLA, said: “These buses are quieter and produce lower emissions than the diesel buses they replace, which improves the quality of life for families and communities by reducing air pollution and traffic noise.” “The early replacement of older diesel buses will
help the City of Kamloops reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with our Sustainable Kamloops Plan. This initiative also supports the Kamloops Airshed Management Plan’s first strategy which is to encourage alternative, sustainable methods of transportation and supportive infrastructure,” commented Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar. To help offset the initial costs associated with the purchase of the new CNG buses, FortisBC will provide funding of up to $875,000. “BC Transit continues to lead the way in making natural gas a recognized transportation fuel source,” said John Walker, President and CEO of FortisBC. “Policy changes made by the provincial government helped make this possible and allow fleet operators like BC Transit to take advantage of cleaner burning, lower priced fuel that is abundant in B.C.”
BC Transit has a proud history of fleet innovation. It was the first transit company in North America to introduce low-floor and double decker buses. BC Transit was also the first in Canada to purchase and operate production hybrid buses and to demonstrate the world’s largest hydrogen fuel cell transit fleet in a single location. “BC Transit is pleased to partner with the City of Kamloops and FortisBC as we expand our CNG fleet,” said BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha. “The City of Kamloops and BC Transit share a strong commitment to sustainable transportation which made Kamloops a natural choice for CNG buses.” Kamloops is the second BC Transit community to adopt CNG technology; as announced last year, the first BC Transit CNG fleet will go into revenue service in the Regional District of Nanaimo this spring.
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Tips to help prevent heart attack and stroke Talk to your family doctor about your specific risk factors for a heart attack and how to reduce your risk. Your doctor may tell you to do the following: • Quit smoking - Your doctor can help you. (If you don’t smoke, don’t start!) • Eat a healthy diet - Cut back on foods high in saturated fat and sodium (salt) to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. • Control your blood sugar - especially if you have diabetes. • Exercise - It may sound hard if you haven’t exercised for a while, but try to work up to 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise (that raises your heart rate) four to six times a week.
What Is Heart Month?
• Lose weight if you’re overweight - Your doctor can advise you on the best ways to lose weight. • Control your blood pressure - if you have hypertension. • Adequate and proper sleep - Your body needs adequate sleep and if you’re not getting enough that would be reflected in your body functions. If you don’t sleep properly, the body loses its synchronization and may result in obesity. Also try to sleep and wake up early. • Regular health check ups - Never shy away from conducting a regular health check up. This would help to detect if there are any health issues.
FACT: When the body is at rest, it takes only 6 seconds for the blood to go from the heart to the lungs & back, and only 8 seconds for it to go to the brain & back, and only 16 seconds for it to reach the toes & travel all the way back to the heart.
FACT: The amount of blood pumped by the heart in an average lifetime would equal a kitchen faucet turned on all the way for at least 45 years.
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Heart Month is the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s key opportunity to reach millions of Canadians in February and alert them to the risks of heart disease and stroke. Today, heart disease and stroke take one life every 7 minutes and 90% of Canadians have at least one risk factor.
First AED’s installed in arenas across Canada Legal, AB – Installation of the first of 2,000 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in arenas and recreation centres across Canada was announced January 22, 2014 at the Legal Recreation Complex by Health Minister Rona Ambrose and Heart and Stroke Foundation president Bobbe Wood. The AEDs are part of a $10 million program funded by the federal government and administered by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The program will roll out over the next three years, and will put these lifesaving AEDs into communities in every province and territory, and will train more than 20,000 facility staff and users to know how to respond to a sudden cardiac arrest. “This program puts the ability to save lives in the hands of Canadians,” says Heart and Stroke Foundation president Bobbe Wood. “It combines lifesaving technology – the AEDs – with training that provides the skills and confidence to step forward and act in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest. It has potential to save thousands of Canadian lives… to create survivors.” She adds that ensuring that all public facilities have access to an AED and training would not be possible without the support of governments and private donors. “CPR and AED use are essential skills that every single Canadian should know and have the confidence to use,” says Wood. “They put saving lives in everyone’s hands.” AEDs are electronic devices used to restart a person’s heart that has stopped beating. They are safe, easy to use, and can be operated effectively by the public. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can help restore blood flow to someone suffering cardiac arrest for a short time until advanced medical care arrives. Using an AED quickly (ideally within the first three minutes of a cardiac arrest) combined with CPR makes the chances of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest soar by close to 75 per cent.
Approximately 40,000 cardiac arrests occur each year in Canada – that is about one every 12 minutes. Most occur in homes and public places, and many are witnessed by a family member, co-worker or friend. Without defibrillation and early CPR, only five per cent of people who experience a cardiac arrest survive. Trevor Forest knows this first-hand. At 58 years old, he was an avid hockey player. He was physically fit and looked after his health. However, in the middle of a game at Edmonton’s NAIT arena, he suddenly collapsed. His good friend and teammate Kevin Pollitt knew immediately that Trevor was in big trouble; in fact, Trevor was in cardiac arrest – his heart had stopped pumping and he wasn’t breathing. Kevin had received training in CPR and knew that there was an AED in the arena. He immediately put his CPR and AED training into action, to save his friend’s life. When he finally heard Trevor gasp for breath, “it was an unbelievable feeling,” says Kevin. Trevor’s survival was the result of an AED placed at the rink, and people who stepped up to use it. The Foundation, through its network of instructors, trains approximately 440,000 Canadians every year in CPR and AED use. Although training is important, AEDs are still safe and easy to use by the general public. The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s mission is to prevent disease, save lives and promote recovery. A volunteer-based health charity, we strive to tangibly improve the health of every Canadian family, every day. ‘Healthy lives free of heart disease and stroke. Together we will make it happen.’ Heartandstroke.ca
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What is a stroke?
A heart attack (also called myocardial infarction) is when part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies because it isn’t receiving enough oxygen. Normally, oxygen is carried to the heart by blood flowing through the arteries that feed the heart muscle (called coronary arteries). Most heart attacks are caused by a blockage in these arteries. Usually the blockage is caused by atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of fatty deposits (called plaque) inside the artery, and hardening of the artery walls. The buildup is like the gunk that builds up in a drainpipe and slows the flow of water. Heart attacks are also often caused by a blood clot that forms in a coronary artery, blocking blood flow. Clots are especially likely to form where plaques become cracked or damaged in any way.
A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function. It is caused by the interruption of flow of blood to the brain (ischemic stroke) or the rupture of blood vessels in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). The interruption of blood flow or the rupture of blood vessels causes brain cells (neurons) in the affected area to die. The effects of a stroke depend on where the brain was injured, as well as how much damage occurred. A stroke can impact any number of areas including your ability to move, see, remember, speak, reason and read and write. Stroke is a medical emergency. Recognizing and responding immediately to the stroke warning signs by calling 9-1-1 or your local emergency number can significantly improve survival and recovery.
Signs of a heart attack The pain of a heart attack can feel like bad heartburn. You may also be having a heart attack if you:
The five signs of a stroke
Symptoms of stroke in women
Stroke can be treated. That’s why it’s so important to recognize and respond to the warning signs.
Strokes are not as common as heart attacks, but can come on without warning. Here are signs that a stroke may be occurring:
• Weakness. Sudden loss of strength or sudden numbness in the face, arm or leg, even if temporary.
• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
• Feel a pressure or crushing pain in your chest, sometimes with sweating, dizziness, nausea or vomiting.
• Heart palpitations.
• Feel pain that extends from your chest into the jaw, left arm or left shoulder, the back, between the shoulder blades, neck, jaw or stomach.
• Have shortness of breath for more than a couple of seconds. May occur with or without chest discomfort.
• Trouble speaking. Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding or sudden confusion, even if temporary.
• Have sudden overwhelming fatigue.
• Vision problems. Sudden trouble with vision, even if temporary.
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• Feel nauseous, weak, light-headed or faint.
Negative emotions and depression are risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Conversely, happier people are less likely to develop heart disease.
• Heartburn or indigestion.
• Flu-like symptoms, including chills and cold sweats.
Every 7 minutes in Canada, someone dies from heart disease or stroke. 18% of Canadians 15 and older smoke (about 4.9 million Canadians).
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
• Headache. Sudden severe and unusual headache. • Dizziness. Sudden loss of balance, especially with any of the above signs.
There are over 50,000 strokes in Canada each year. That’s one stroke every 10 minutes. About 40% of Canadians have high blood cholesterol.
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
• Sudden, severe headache with no known cause. It’s worth noting that in some women symptoms of heart problems, like palpitations, chills or faintness, may actually be symptoms of perimenopause. However, if you’re experiencing these symptoms, you should see your healthcare practitioner.
A man’s heart beats on average 70 times a minute, whereas the average woman has a heart rate of 78 beats per minute.
Unlocking the success to a healthy heart. For a healthier heart... 1. Consume a healthy balanced diet that includes: a. Foods from the four food groups in Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide. b. 20-35% of total calories from fat (about 45-75 grams/day for a woman and about 60-105 grams/day for a man). c. More polyunsaturated fat, especially omega-3 fatty acids (fatty fish, flaxseed, canola oil, soybean oil, nuts, liquid egg products, etc.) and monounsaturated fat .(olive oil, canola oil, avocados, nuts, etc.). d. Lower amounts of trans fat and saturated fat.
2. Prepare their meals at home and eat fresh food as often as possible, limit their consumption of processed foods, eat four to 10 servings of fruit and vegetables a day, eat lower-fat products, and include items from the four food groups. 3. Read the nutrition facts panel on food products to assist in reducing or eliminating trans fat consumption.
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Dear Editor, Santa Claus Parade day is an annual tradition. For more than three decades Kamloops parents have been bundling up their children, bringing them downtown to catch a glimpse of the big man himself. What many don’t realize is the vast amount of behind the scenes work that it takes to prepare for Santa’s arrival. The committee of elves start planning two months in advance. They bring together representatives from various parts of the community including sponsors, facilitators, logistics, participants, volunteers and sponsors. The logistics personnel are first in. They include the Downtown Kamloops Business Association, RCMP, City of Kamloops, Rotary Clubs of Kamloops, BC Transit, Kamloops Search & Rescue, and CFJC TV. They close streets, re-route traffic, deliver and setup barricades, book and organize the many entries and much more. The sponsors; Kamloops Square Management, Interior Savings Credit Union, Doubletree Hotel, Kamloops Daily News, Kamloops Toner, KGHM Ajax, Kamloops Branch Foresters sponsor non-profits, judge entries and host and provide breakfast, just to name a few. Participants; each year the parade hosts more than 75 floats. Each float has a team of volunteers who dedicate days, hours and parade morning.
February 2014 They bring down dump trucks and back hoes, fire trucks, cars, kids, decorations and animals. They build structures, ride horses and dress sheep. You name it; they do it and do it well! This already long list doesn’t include the most important inner workings of the parade – the volunteers. The annual Santa Claus Parade would not be possible without its many volunteers – over 75 of them on parade day! These include Rotarians from almost every club in town who marshal the parade and the head volunteer – Chief Marshal of the parade, the North Shore’s own Tom Hammer. Tom who has been Chief Marshal of the parade for over a decade, or at least as long as we can remember as we took over the parade in 2004. There you have it, a little look into the under-belly of the annual Santa Claus Parade. With more than 75 separate entries each year, it is one massive undertaking. There are 100’s upon 100’s of volunteers that dedicate their time and effort in an attempt to bring joy and happiness to all the children of Kamloops. The elves at the KCBIA would like to thank everyone involved for their help in hosting the 33rd annual Santa Claus Parade. It is truly a community event put on by the community itself ! Gay Pooler, KCBIA
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I am a 66-year-old wife, mother and grandmother. On July 6, ’06, in Victoria where my husband and I still lived, I saw something on the TV and heard something on the radio news that I did not know how to handle. I have had times of anxiety and depression several times in my life, and had watched my mother take up walking. So, I dressed for walking outdoors, and stepped out the door. Research has shown that walking and other aerobic exercise helps improve moos, balance hormones, prevents osteoporosis and helps the lymph system flush out toxins. That first day I walked under three kilometers, but felt better after doing so.
At the same time, I sought counseling with a psychologist, and on the very first visit ~ when they took my history ~ he said, “I will not proceed with you unless you are in an aerobic exercise program.” I asked him how the two were connected ~ counseling and walking ~ and he explained that our bodies are chemical, and they need to happen at the same time. (Those were the days I thought getting off the bus a stop further than my counselor’s house was an accomplishment.) Healing emotions aren’t the only side effect of walking. It also lessens brain shrinkage, improves blood pressure, decreases chances of getting osteoporosis, heart disease and improves mood. Within the first days
of walking I could feel my mood lifting. I started keeping count of my distances, and here is what happened: - From July 6, ’06 to Jan. 1, ’10 I walked 2,570.30 km - From Jan 1, ’10 to June 24, ’10 I walked another 3,000 km - From June 24, ’11 to May 30, ’12 I walked another 1,000 giving me a total of 5,000 km and it took less time to do it. - From May 30, ’12 to Feb. 16, ’13 I walked another 1,000 km. - From Feb. 16, ’13 to Nov. 28, ’13 I went to 7,000 km. Some things to know:
- Walk in safety: I take food and drink with me. - Consider having a cell phone.
- Get a checkup from your doctor before starting great distances. - Consider getting a membership at the Tournament Capital Centre. I am a senior, so I can get a renewal monthly for $17.00. - Keep yourself inspired ~ in 1972, a South American plane crashed in the Andes. Most aboard were athletes on the way to a rugby game. No one knew where they were, and some of the passengers lasted for several weeks. Two of the athletes walked over the Andes to get help, and they were successful. If I can get fit, anyone can get fit. If you would like my help in getting you off to a start, call me 250-376-4041.
A love story like this almost brings tears to your eyes... Alan and Sandra lived on a cove at Gull Lake, Alberta. It was early winter and the lower portion of the cove had frozen over. Alan asked Sandra if she would walk across the frozen part of the cove to the general store and get him some smokes and beer.
She asked him for some money, but he told her, “Nah, just put it on our tab. Old man Stacey won’t mind.” So Sandra, being the good wife walked across the ice, got the smokes and beer at the store and then walked back home across the cove.
When she got home with the items she said, “Alan, you always tell me not to run up the tab at Stacey’s store. Why didn’t you just give me some money?” Alan replied, “Well, Sandra, I didn’t want to send you out there with cash when I wasn’t sure how thick the ice was!”
Love is a symbol of eternity. It wipes out all sense of time, destroying all memory of a beginning and all fear of an end. ~ Author Unknown
From the winding footpath beside the placid river, Across the undulating meadow’s peaceful scene, The blooming white daises spread out as a carpet, Where every summer Sunday, they are seen. When the bells from the village church are calling, To come sing from the hymn books songs of praise. Which in my young years, for me a real desire To sing with choir boys, as if the roof they could raise! Standing close to the lady who played the organ, When her crescendos gave the goose bumps to me. Remaining a fond memory of summer’s Sundays, That I’m sure only in vivid memory, shall again I see. For thrills so enjoyed on Sundays in a small village, With villagers in a church or a flowered village green, As an eager young Church of England choir boy, I’d love to have return, if only in a pleasant dream. For they were perfect Sundays of modest pleasures, Of cricket games played upon the village green, While ladies in the pavilion were sipping cups of tea. As boys were splashing one another, in a handy stream. Yes! They were simplistic times of a very different era, With life passing in an unhurried, but valued way, When children were off to bed at an early hour, After doing homework, and books to read each day, In flickering lights of Aladdin Lamps or gas light’s glow. For homes with a piano, there would be songs to sing With sheet music always found in a piano bench, To end a perfect day, that great family joy could bring.
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Sassy Stuffed Peppers (Serves 4)
Marie’s kitchen By Marie Slade
• 1 lb ground sirloin • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1/3 cup carrot, chopped • 1 onion, diced • 4 green peppers • 4 large green olives, sliced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, drained • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp black pepper • 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme • 1/2 cup cooked brown rice • 1 cup mozzarella cheese • Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for sprinkling
Add beef, garlic, carrots, and onion to a large skillet. Cook till beef is browned and veggies are tender. Meanwhile, cut off tops of bells peppers and clean out the seeds. When beef mixture is finished add tomatoes, olives, parsley, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Mix well and add the rice. Allow mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes. Stuff peppers with beef mixture, and place upright in a small casserole dish. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and parsley on top.
Salsa-Stuffed Muffin Meat Loaves (Serves 4)
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Black beans add fibre and bulk, and perfectly match the seasonings in these little Tex-Mex inspired meat loaves. Mix remaining beans with hot cooked rice or corn to go alongside. You can make your own fresh bread crumbs by pulsing your favourite cubed whole wheat bread in the food processor. • 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh whole wheat bread crumbs • 1 green onion, chopped • 1/2 cup (125 mL) drained canned black beans, rinsed • 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) chili
powder • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper • 1 pinch salt • 1 egg • 1 lb (454 g) extra-lean ground beef
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) prepared salsa • 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Cheddar cheese
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1910 Submitted by The Betkers, Kamloops
The year 1910, over one hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some statistics for the year 1910: • • • • • • • • •
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It may have been cold and snowy outside, but inside Berwick on the Park things were as busy as ever! At the end of November, residents got together to donate and assemble supplies to be included in boxes for the Operation Christmas Campaign that is held each winter to support children internationally. Throughout the year, Berwick residents support many charitable causes, both locally and internationally, through recreation programs. Not only do these projects encourage giving back, they also foster friendships throughout the community.
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Kamloops Adult Learners Society Submitted by Sue Holmes
KALS (Kamloops Adult Learners Society) is pleased to announce the line-up of winter courses that are geared for retirees and seniors so they are inexpensive, fun and have no exams! There are four easy ways to REGISTER: a) In person at Northills Mall Seniors Information Centre, on - Tuesday January 14th, 10 am - 12 noon, and Wednesday January 15th, 12 noon - 2 pm b) In person at the KALS office at Northills Mall Seniors Information Centre - Thursday afternoons 1 - 4 pm On-line registration and details about the courses and KALS www.kals.ca. By phone Thursday afternoons 1:00-4:00 pm (or leave a message anytime) at - 250-819-5153
Titles of the winter courses • 19th Century Art Movements That Transformed the Modern world • Seniors Driving Update • On the Road to Canterbury • The Fictions of Real Life in Alice Munro’s Short Stories
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The average life expectancy for men was 47 years. Car fuel was sold in drug stores only. Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub. Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone. There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads. The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower! The average US wage in 1910 was 22 cents per hour. The average US worker made between $200 and $400 per year. A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, a dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year. More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME. Ninety percent of all doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION! Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press AND the government as ‘substandard.’ Sugar cost four cents a pound. Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen. Coffee was fifteen cents a pound. Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo. There was no such thing as under arm deodorant or toothpaste. Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason. The five leading causes of death were: 1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke The American flag had 45 stars. The population of Las Vegas Nevada was only 30! Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn’t been invented yet. There was no Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Two out of every 10 adults couldn’t read or write, and only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school. Eighteen percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help. There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE U.S.A.!
Brier single draw tickets on sale The 2014 Tim Hortons Brier, the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship, is coming to the Interior Savings Centre, March 1-9 – and single draw tickets are now available for all 22 draws. “Now fans can pick the games they really want to see during all 22 draws, including all the action on championship weekend,” said Host Chair Norm Daley. Tickets are priced at just $25 for the first 16 draws, $30 for the final round robin draw, playoffs and bronze medal match, and $35 for the championship final. Team British Columbia will be on the ice for the 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. draws on opening weekend, facing Alberta, Northern Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba.
Every ticket to the excitement in the Interior Savings Centre includes complimentary admission to the Patch in the Memorial Arena, a short walk or free shuttle ride from the Interior Savings Centre. The Patch rocks for all nine days of the competition, with a great selection of food and beverages and a nightly lineup of live entertainment. Plus, you can meet with the athletes during daily Up Close and Personal interviews, or at Team Autograph sessions next door to the Patch in the Kamloops Curling Club. Tickets for the Tim Hortons Brier, on sale starting Thursday, Jan. 16 at 10:00 a.m. can be purchased online at curling.ca/tickets, or by phone at 1-877-985-2875.
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21st Annual MJB Classic Invitational Swim Meet 200 & 400 Freestyle and set new club records while winning the 100 and 200 Backstrokes. He also set a new record in the 50 back while placing 2nd. Colin Gilbert in the 15 & Over Boys won the 200 Fly while achieving the qualifying standard to attend the Commonwealth Games Swimming Trials this spring in Victoria. The swim was also a new club record. Colin also set new club records in the 100 Fly, 400 Free and 200 Free. Meaghan Frenks in the Senior Girls won the 50 Breastroke and silver in the 200 Breastroke. Ryley McRae, 12, had six top eight finishes over the weekend. Five of which were podium performances. McRae also made the 13 & Under Boys AAA Provincial Championship times in the 200, 400 & 1500 Free, 100 & 200 Fly, and 200 & 400 IM. Maia Vitoratos swam a 50 Freestyle (35.00) with an AA Provincial Time Standard towards the AA Provincial Short Course Championships in Chilliwack Feb 28- March 3. Other milestone swims were in the 200 IM came from Ashtyn Farough (3:55.70), AJ Timewell (3:49.97) and Kasha Vitoratos (3:49.41) which
Fun foot facts Submitted by Helen Waters LPN
Did you know? • The record for the world’s largest feet belongs to Matthew McGrory who wears US size 28 1/2 shoes. • The average person takes 10,000 steps a day. That’s equal to 115,000 miles in a lifetime, enough to circle the world 4 times. • The foot accounts for 25% of the bones in the human body. • The average woman walks 3 more miles per day than the average male. • The pressure on feet when running can be as much as four times the runner’s body weight. • 9 out of 10 women wear shoes that are too small for them • Women experience foot problems four times more often than men. • Fingernails and toenails grow faster during pregnancy, hot weather and during the teenage years. • The feet can contract nasty diseases from communal showers: ringworm, athlete’s foot and plantar warts. • There are roughly 250,000 sweat glands on a pair of feet and they excrete as much as half a pint of moisture each day. • A 2 1/2 inch high heel can increase the load on the forefoot by 75%
World Day of Prayer 2014 Streams in the Desert – written by the Woman of Egypt
Pray For The People Of Egypt
Submitted by Nancy Flood
The Kamloops Classic Swim Club had an outstanding weekend hosting the 21st Annual MJB Classic Invitational Swim Meet, Dec 13 – 15, 2013. The club hosted 500 swimmers from 17 clubs throughout BC and Alberta. The Classic’s won the meet while winning a total of 65 Medals, 22 Gold, 18 Silver and 25 Bronze Medals. The following swimmers put in outstanding performances over the weekend: Keana Smart in the 10 & Under Girls won a total of 8 Gold Medals over the weekend in the 50,100 and 200 Freestyles, 50 back and 100 back, 50 Fly, 100 Breaststroke and 200 IM. Eloise Ladyman in the 14 & Under Girls won the 50, 100 and 200 Fly events while qualifying for both the Canadian Age Group Championships this summer and the Western Canadian Swimming Championships in New Westminster this February. Michael Dagasso in the 10 & Under Boys Won the 50 Fly and 100 Fly events and qualified for the BC “AAA” Provincials in the 100 Fly (1:26.19) and the 100 Freestyle (1:13.99). Ethan Phillips in the 14 & Under Boys won the
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are times well under the 4:00 minute time limit to qualify for attending the Regional Swim Meets Ella DeRose in the 10 & Under age group had 2nd Place finishes in the 50Fly(40.3) and 100 Fly (1:32.28). Swimmers who achieved their first “AAA” Time standard included; Sadie Keim in the Senior Girls 800 Freestyle. Julia Jensen in the 12 & Under Girls 200 Fly. New BC “AAA” Provincial qualifiers included: Jagdeesh Uppal in the Senior Boys in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke events. Gabius Gilles in the 15 & Under Boys in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke events. New Western Canadian Swimming Championship qualifiers included: Ethan Jensen in the 50 Fly while winning silver medals in the 100 & 200 Fly. Makena Sutherland in the 50 Fly while winning a silver medal and the 50 Free. Emily Dagasso in the 14 & Under Girls in the 50 Backstroke. Taryn MacLeod in the 14 & under Girls won a Silver medal in the 200 Freestyle.
On Friday, March 7, 2014, the woman of Egypt invite you to join with them in the World Day of Prayer celebration, praying under the theme, “Streams in the Desert”. Each year the World Day of service brings with it a feeling of curiosity. What will challenge, inspire and encourage us? What will we learn about the theme and the focus country? What will we learn about ourselves? “I can imagine myself by the well, looking down at the water. The water is like a mirror. I can see not only myself, but if I look closer, I can see the whole world.” Through the voices of urban, and rural, young and older Egyptian women, the World Day of Prayer Committee of Egypt introduces their country on a human scale. They reveal Egypt as they live it: a country with one foot firmly planted in the past, teetering on the cusp of modernity, searching for the next step. Please join us and invite your friends and family to attend the World Day of Prayer service and learn more about the culture and heritage of Egypt. Join Christians in more than 170 countries around the world
and 2,000 communities across Canada who will gather on the World Day of Prayer to pray and act in solidarity with the people of Egypt. A local World Day of Prayer service will be held at: 1:30 pm – Kamloops United, 421 St. Paul St. and 7:00 pm – Mt. Paul United, 140 Laburnum St. For more information on the WDP services in this community, please contact Theda – 250-554-9797 or Rev. Teri Meyer 250-372-3020 In Canada, the World Day of Prayer is coordinated by the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada. For World Day of Prayer materials or to learn
more about WICC, please visit our website or contact us: Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada, 47 Queen’s Park Crescent East, Toronto, ON M5S 2C3 Tel: (416) 929-5184; Fax (416) 9294064; E-mail: wicc@wicc. org; Website: www.wicc.org; www.facebook/WICCanada The World Day of Prayer has its roots in an ecumenical day of prayer organized by women in Canada and the United States in 1920. This even became the international World Day of Prayer in 1922, and Christians around the world began celebrating this event of the first Friday of March.
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Zone 8 seniors ready to go again Submitted by Linda Haas
2014 offers a fresh opportunity to continue on your active path, or to choose a path to activity. If you have never joined the BC Seniors Games Society, you can check out how it can help you to enjoy your present activity in a different capacity. The website is: www. bcseniorsgames.org and you can attend a monthly meeting, held the third Thursday of February-July, September and October. Everyone in the Zone 8 geographical area that includes Anglemont, Ashcroft, Avola, Barriere, Blue River, Celista, Chase, Cearwater, Clinton, Enderby, Falkland, Grinrod, Kamloops, Lillooet, Little Fort, Logan Lake, Lytton, Merritt, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Sorrento, and Valemont, and points between, is welcome to investigate how the Seniors Games can enhance one’s life. Langley will host the 2014 BC Seniors Games September 9-14. Whether or not you are currently engaged in a sport or recreational pursuit, you should recognize that physical activity increases your energy levels, reduces the risk of diseases such as heart, diabetes and osteoporosis, builds stronger bones and muscles, helps maintain a healthy weight, enhances your concentration, increases self-esteem, promotes relaxation, stress reduction, and better sleep. It also gives you opportunities to spend time with friends and to make new friends. Some events require playoffs, which normally occur in April, with some in March and May. Deadline for registering in curling is February 28 because playdowns, if needed, will be March 14 and 21. Format of playdowns will depend on number of teams entered, and they must be completed while McArthur Island Arena has ice. You need to become a member and pay the registration fee first. Contact Liz Karpluk, 250-372-5493 or schnei95@telus. net. Since the number of participants determines whether or not a playoff is needed, you must make your interest known early. Contact the Zone 8 Registrar or sport event coordinator to register or for information: Registrar: Archery: Badminton: Bocce: Bridge: Carpet Bowling: Cribbage: Cycling: Darts: Dragon Boat: Equestrian: 5-pin bowling: Floor curling:
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Golf—ladies: Inky Whalley 250-679-8723 biwhalley@cablelan.net Golf—men: Monty Kilborn 250-832-2815 mklefty22@gmail.com Horseshoes: Terry Macready 250-372-7622 trm52@hotmail.com Ice Curling: Liz Karpluk 250-372-5493 schnei95@telus.net Ice hockey: Russ Reid, Kamloops 250-374-8140 russreid1000@hotmail.com Bob Munro, Salmon Arm 250-832-3455 rpmunro@telus.net Lawn bowling: Pearl Wark 250-851-2005 pdwark@shaw.ca Pickleball: Ron Telford 250-376-2427 dorron30@hotmail.com Slo pitch: Bob Reid 250-376-2427 robertreid55@hotmail.com Soccer: Danny Nikolic 250-376-4929 petnic@gmail.com Swimming: Elizabeth Naylor 250-573-2818 frannaylor@shaw.ca Table Tennis: Jarvis Wice 250-833-9161 bwice@telus.net Tennis: Graeme Hope 250-573-5779 graemehope@shaw.ca Track & field: Kathy Brand 250-314-1416 jimandkathy@shaw.ca Whist: Olga Palmer 250-578-7140 We do not stop exercising because we grow old, we grow old because we stop exercising. It’s never too late to be fit. Our first meeting of the year is Feb. 20, 10am at the Chief Louis Centre, Tk’emlups Indian Band, on Shuswap Road. We welcome all to check out the upcoming action.
Estate Considerations for RRSP, RRIF and TFSA Holders One of the best gifts you can leave your spouse and family is an orderly and well thought-out estate plan. For many Canadians, their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can represent a major portion of their estate. Many may not be aware of the proper way to incorporate these saving vehicles into their estate plan. What Happens to Your RRSP or RRIF? If you don’t have a “qualified” beneficiary named, then the value of your plan immediately before your death is included as income in your terminal tax return. A “qualified” beneficiary named in your will or RRSP/RRIF plan contract, such as your spouse or common-law partner, can receive the funds and then choose to transfer them tax-deferred to their own RRSP or RRIF. Potential Risks and Opportunities Assigning a non-qualified person as beneficiary, such as a healthy, non-dependent child or other relative, may have unintended consequences. It may harm the other estate heirs because an RRSP/RRIF passes over at gross value while taxes owed on it are paid out of the estate. For example, giving an adult child your RRSP and another adult child your
Financial Focus Lili Seery of Edward Jones equivalently valued nonregistered investments may result in the latter receiving less after taxes are settled. Problems also arise when all your children are named as equal beneficiaries, but one predeceases you. His or her own family may be left out from any distribution if the plan document is not specific enough. What Happens to Your TFSA? Interestingly, earnings in your TFSA continue to hold a tax-exempt status upon your death. After that date, though, any additional earnings in that year are taxable so it is important to consider how and when TFSA funds should be distributed. As with RRSPs and RRIFs, a surviving spouse or common-law partner has special status in most provinces and can be named in a will or contract as “successor holder” of your TFSA. This makes it possible to transfer all your TFSA funds without affecting the successor’s contribu-
tion room. Potential Risks and Opportunities Not declaring your spouse as the successor holder and naming him or her only as a beneficiary can be a risk. As a mere beneficiary, a spouse can still receive the money tax-free under a special “exempt contribution” rule, but his or her contribution will be limited to the value of the deceased’s TFSA at the time of death. Any excess value will be taxed as income that year. While this would likely not result in a large tax bill today, as TFSAs continue to grow, this could have a significant impact in the future. Whether it’s an RRSP, RRIF or TFSA, perhaps the most common unintended error is not updating or reviewing named beneficiaries. After a divorce or end of a relationship, for example, it’s not uncommon for a former spouse or partner to still be named as a beneficiary. Changes in blended families or other relations can also cause complications. As the annual contribution deadline for registered savings plans approaches, now is a great time to meet with your financial advisor to review potential tax or investment opportunities as well as your goals and financial strategy. Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
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The Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father” (Part 1)
60 years in Kamloops
although much may still remain a mystery and Jesus said to them, “This, then, is how you shrouded in fog, all will be bearable because should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven …’ you know that HE’S there pulling the strings (Matthew 6:9) for you. A little boy was working hard on a drawing When you believe that God is OUR Father, and his dad asked him what he was doing. it settles your relationship with those around The son replied, “Drawing a picture of God.” you. His dad said, “You can’t do that, son. Nobody God is not your exclusive possession. He is knows what God looks like.” OUR Father. The very phrase “Our Father” is But the little boy was undeterred and inclusive rather than exclusive. continued to draw, looked at his picture with That God is OUR Father means that satisfaction and said very matter-of-factly, everybody in this world, regardless of their “They will in a few minutes.” creed or color, is your brother and your sister. That we can call God “Our Father” says an Rev. David Schumacher Whether they believe that Jesus is Lord and awful lot about who HE is and what HE’S Savior of their lives is not the point here. like, so much so that you can draw a pretty Regardless of what they believe, God considers all people accurate picture of Him. HIS children. Everybody, bar none! In fact, this title Jesus uses to describe God, “Father”, is a God lays claim to the world in its entirety; not just to your compact summary of our Christian faith. Actually, what backyard. Yes, Jesus died for you, but He also died for the this title for God really does is settle all the relationships in whole world ( John 3:16). So, He’s not just YOUR Father, your life. He’s OUR Father, and He is actively working His love and It settles your relationship to this world you live in. the gospel message of Jesus in the lives of all His children If you acknowledge that your heavenly Father is behind living on this earth. this world, holding it up and you up at the same time, then
The Kamloops Stamp Club was formed 60 years ago in 1954. To celebrate this we, the current club, are looking for information about those early times. The Kamloops Museum has agreed to put exhibit a display which we will make regarding our club over the years. However, since there was never an archivist, we are very short of information relating to the club and it’s activities. If you have in your possession, or know someone who was involved with the club
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An older lady passed away recently. She’d never been married, and she specifically asked that her casket service not have any male pallbearers. Her contract with the funeral parlor stated: “They never took me out when I was alive, so they sure won’t be taking me out when I’m dead.”
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www.plurahillsunited.com 2090 Pacific Way • Sundays 10 am Rev. Carolyn Ronald
815 Renfrew St. • 250-376-8323 Rev. David Schumacher
Seniors Services Brenda Bepple KAMLOOPS REALTY
Whether you’re looking for your dream home, selling your home, upgrading, downsizing or looking for an investment property, I can help! Service you can trust.
322 Seymour St. Kamloops, BC 250-374-3022
www.brendabepple.ca • E: brendabepple@royallepage.ca
J u N k R E M O vA L S E R v I C E
Realtor ® BSW
“When we don’t reuse, it’s the earth we abuse.”
Professional Organizing Downsizing & Moving Experts Independently Owned & Operated
Keeping your feet healthy one step at a time
www.sunvalleyministorage.com
762 Dominion St. V2C 2X9 250.377.7601 everythingorganized.net
Sun Valley M OR RA AG G EE M II N N II SS TT O
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$
www.foreverfeet-footcare.ca
Footcare Nurse 250.554.4500
Estate Liquidation via Online Auction Hoarding/Chronic Disorganization
Canadian Franchises Available | *A division of Everything Organized Ventures Inc.
Foreverfeet-footcare Ltd. • Foot Assessment • Offering Footcare Presentations & • Nail & Skin Care • Specializing in Diabetic Day Clinics & Geriatric Footcare • Gift certificates available
• Estate Clear Outs • Business & More • Downsizing
Alteration Specialist Carla Tilden
HE
T: 778.470.0569
ctilden@hotmail.co.uk
Kamloops
250-374-5555
Free Estimates • Seniors Discount
Rodney H. White 250-376-7230
MS
NEW STORE OPENING 410 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops
Seniors & Military Discounts
Est. 1998
INTERIOR
HOME HANDYMAN
1015 Schreiner Street, Kamloops • Plumbing • Shelving • Vents • Drywall • Painting • Installations • Moulding • Tub Surrounds • Doors • Bathrooms • Basements • Garages • Fencing • Storage Areas • Basic Electrical • Yard Work
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Barriere & District Seniors Society February Calendar of events - Senior Connector SUNDAY
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Family Day
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Happy Valentine’s Day
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17 Bridge 12:30 - 4 pm
Closed
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24 Bridge 12:30 - 4 pm
Closed
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Happy Valentine’s Day
21 Carpet Bowling, Cards, & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
27 OPEN Your Choice 12:30 - 4
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2 Genealogy Workshop 1 - 4 pm
Bingo 12:30 - 4 pm
TUESDAY
9 Genealogy Workshop 1 - 4 pm
Bingo 12:30 - 4 pm
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Carpet Bowling 9:30 am
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Carpet Bowling 9:30 am LFVFD 7 pm
Carpet Bowling 9:30 am LFVFD 7 pm
Happy Valentine’s Day
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Valentine Carpet Bowlers’ Fun Day 10 am
Carpet Bowling 9:30 am
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Carpet Bowling 9:30 am LFVFD 7 pm
28 Carpet Bowling 9:30 am
Phone: 250-837-9456 www.revelstokeseniors.ca WEDNESDAY
Family Day
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10
11 Carpet Bowling 9 am Darts 7 pm
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18 Carpet Bowling 9 am Darts 7 pm
Bingo 1 pm
Genealogy Workshop 1 - 4 pm
4 Carpet Bowling 9 am Darts 7 pm
Closed
Genealogy Workshop 1 - 4 pm
Bingo 12:30 - 4 pm
3 Bingo 1 pm
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25 Carpet Bowling 9 am Darts 7 pm
Bingo 1 pm
Seniors Fifth Avenue
Lakeview Centre Squilax/Anglemont
FRIDAY
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Activity Centre
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SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Billiards 9 am 5 Senior Exercise 10 am Easy Yoga 11 am Choir 1:30 pm Whist 7:30 pm
7 Carpet Bowling6 Senior Exercise 9 am 10 am Coffee Drop In 9:30 am Duplicate Bridge Crib 1 pm 12:45 - 5 pm Darts 7 pm
12 Carpet Bowling 13
Billiards 9 am Senior Exercise 10 am Choir 1:30 pm Whist 7:30 pm
9 am Coffee Drop In 9:30 am Crib 1 pm Darts 7 pm
19 Carpet Bowling 20
Billiards 9 am Senior Exercise 10 am Choir 1:30 pm Whist 7:30 pm
9 am Coffee Drop In 9:30 am Crib 1 pm Darts 7 pm
26 Carpet Bowling 27
Billiards 9 am Senior Exercise 10 am Choir 1:30 pm Whist 7:30 pm
9 am Coffee Drop In 9:30 am Crib 1 pm Darts 7 pm
Pool Room open weekdays 9 am - 4 pm Rainbow Cafe 11:30 am to 1 pm Mon thru Fri
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Happy Valentine’s Day
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Senior Exercise 10 am Duplicate Bridge 12:45 - 5 pm
170 – 5th Ave. SE
Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4P2 Phone 250-832-1065 Office Hours Weekdays: 9 am – 4 pm FRIDAY
SATURDAY 1
For Rent - 200 Seat Auditorium
Weddings, Anniversaries, Celebration Of Life, Meetings, Fundraising Events A Stage For Concerts & Dances, Full Kitchen Facilities
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Happy Valentine’s Day
13 14 Line Dancing12 Carpet Bowling Table Tennis Beg. 10am/Adv. 10:30 10 am 9:30 am Coffee & Hostess Coffee & Hostess 1 – 4 pm Coffee & Hostess 1 – 4 pm A/E Chorus 1 pm 1 – 4 pm Social Bridge 7pm Cribbage 1 pm Line Dancing19
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Arts & Crafts Beg. 10am/Adv. 10:30 Carpet Bowling Table Tennis Carpet Bowling 10 am - 2pm 10 am Coffee & Hostess 9:30 am 10 am 1 – 4 pm (Bring a lunch) Coffee & Hostess Coffee & Hostess Coffee & Hostess A/E Chorus 1 pm Coffee & Hostess 1 – 4 pm 1 – 4 pm 1 – 4 pm Social Bridge 7pm Cribbage 1 pm 1 – 4 pm
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18 Bookmobile 6 - 7:30 pm
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2
8 Breakfast 8 am - 11 am
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Sweetheart’s Dinner Party HH 5 pm Dinner 6 pm
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3
Table Tennis 8:30 am Duplicate Bridge Keep Fit 10:45 am 12:45 - 4 pm Crib 1:30 pm Jammers Dance 7 pm Social Bridge 7 pm
Pancake Breakfast 8 am to 12 pm Duplicate Bridge 12:45 - 4 pm
16
Family Day
10
Closed
17
Table Tennis 8:30 am Duplicate Bridge Keep Fit 10:45 am 12:45 - 4 pm Crib 1:30 pm Jammers Dance 7 pm Social Bridge 7 pm
Garden Club 7 pm
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17
Carpet Bowling 9:30 am Al-Anon 7 pm
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Arts & Crafts Carpet Bowling 10 am - 2pm 10 am (Bring a lunch) Coffee & Hostess Coffee & Hostess 1 – 4 pm 1 – 4 pm
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SATURDAY
Visit our website:
Carpet Bowling, Cards, & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
3 Arts & Crafts 4 Line Dancing 5 Carpet Bowling6 7 Beg. 10am Table Tennis Carpet Bowling 10 am 10 am - 2pm Adv. 10:30 9:30 am 10 am (Bring a lunch) Coffee & Hostess Coffee & Hostess Coffee & Hostess Coffee & Hostess 1 – 4 pm Coffee & Hostess 1 – 4 pm 1 – 4 pm 1 – 4 pm 1 – 4 pm A/E Chorus 1 pm Cribbage 1 pm Family Day
SUNDAY
8
Sweetheart’s Dinner Party February 19 Happy Hour 5 pm Dinner 6 pm 2
FRIDAY
www.revelstokeseniors.ca
Coffee is on and hostess on duty
WEDNESDAY
10
5
Carpet Bowling 9:30 am LFVFD 7 pm
Revelstoke Seniors
Drop-in Centre Open: Mon-Fri 1–4 PM
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Carpet Bowling, Cards, & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
Lakeview Community Centre Society SUNDAY
THURSDAY
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SATURDAY
Carpet Bowling, Cards, & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
20 OPEN Your Choice 12:30 - 4
Closed
25 Carpet Bowling, Cards, & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
6
Regular Mtg. 1 pm
Family Day
4 Bookmobile 6 - 7:30 pm
Carpet Bowling 9:30 am Al-Anon 7 pm
THURSDAY
13
3
23
601 BANCROFT
OPEN Your Choice 12:30 - 4
Closed
18 Carpet Bowling, Cards, & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
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Ashcroft, B.C. 250-453-9828
5
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Pat Kirby, President
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2
Carpet Bowling 10 am
WEDNESDAY
Carpet Bowling, Cards, & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
Closed
WEDNESDAY
Closed
©
Carpet Bowling, Cards, & Pool 12:30 - 4 pm
10
TUESDAY
Carpet Bowling 9:30 am Al-Anon 7 pm
Bingo 12:30 - 4 pm
Bridge 12:30 - 4 pm
Little Fort, BC V0E 2C0
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1
3
PO Box 140
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CLEARWATER ELK’S PANCAKE BREAKFASTS every Saturday! We look forward to seeing you there!
Carpet Bowling 10 am
Fun Cards 1 pm
TUESDAY
2
MONDAY
Carpet Bowling 10 am
Fun Cards 1 pm
Carpet Bowling 10 am Crafts 1 pm
13
Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior Society SUNDAY
FRIDAY
Carpet Bowling6 10 am Gen Mtg. and Election of Officers 3 pm Pizza Day $6
12 Fun Cards 1 pm
Carpet Bowling 10 am Crafts 1 pm
Whist 1 pm
5 Fun Cards 1 pm
Carpet Bowling 10 am Crafts 1 pm
Closed
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4
10
THURSDAY
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Carpet Bowling 10 am Crafts 1 pm
Whist 1 pm
Box 791 Barriere V0E 1E0
1
February 6 General Meeting & Election of Officers 2
Little Fort Community Centre
4431 Barriere Town Road
©
February 2014
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Line Dancing26
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Arts & Crafts Beg. 10am/Adv. 10:30 Carpet Bowling Carpet Bowling Table Tennis 10 am - 2pm 10 am Coffee & Hostess 10 am 9:30 am 1 – 4 pm (Bring a lunch) Coffee & Hostess Coffee & Hostess Coffee & Hostess Coffee & Hostess A/E Chorus 1 pm 1 – 4 pm 1 – 4 pm 1 – 4 pm Social Bridge 7pm Cribbage 1 pm 1 – 4 pm Garden Club 7 pm
23 Duplicate Bridge 12:45 - 4 pm
24 Table Tennis 8:30 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Crib 1:30 pm Social Bridge 7 pm
6 Weight Watchers 4 Table Tennis 8 am 5 8:30 am Canasta 10 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Scrabble 9:30 am Line Dancing 2:45 pm Social Bridge 1:30 pm Floor Curling 11 am Chess 6 pm Table Tennis 2 pm Ladies Pool 12 pm Square Dancers Crib 7 pm Darts 1 pm 6:30 pm Weight Watchers 5:30 pm Weight Watchers 11 12 13 Table Tennis 8 am 8:30 am Canasta 10 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Scrabble 9:30 am Line Dancing 2:45 pm Social Bridge 1:30 pm Floor Curling 11 am Ladies Pool 12 pm Chess 6 pm Table Tennis 2 pm Darts 1 pm Square Dancers Crib 7 pm Ballroom Dancing 3 pm 6:30 pm Weight Watchers 5:30 pm Weight Watchers 18 19 20 Table Tennis 8 am 8:30 am Canasta 10 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Scrabble 9:30 am Line Dancing 2:45 pm Social Bridge 1:30 pm Floor Curling 11 am Ladies Pool 12 pm Chess 6 pm Table Tennis 2 pm Darts 1 pm Square Dancers Crib 7 pm Ballroom Dancing 3 pm 6:30 pm Weight Watchers 5:30 pm Weight Watchers 25 26 27 Table Tennis 8 am 8:30 am Canasta 10 am Keep Fit 10:45 am Scrabble 9:30 am Line Dancing 2:45 pm Social Bridge 1:30 pm Floor Curling 11 am Ladies Pool 12 pm Chess 6 pm Table Tennis 2 pm Darts 1 pm Square Dancers Crib 7 pm Ballroom Dancing 3 pm 6:30 pm Weight Watchers 5:30 pm
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Sing-A-Long 9:45 am
Happy Valentine’s Day
Sing-A-Long 9:45 am
Sing-A-Long 9:45 am
28 Sing-A-Long 9:45 am
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Seniors Advisory Committee Application The City of Kamloops is seeking applications from two representatives from the community at large (55+) to serve on a voluntary basis for a two (2) year term (2014/2015) for the following:
Seniors Advisory Committee This role involves acting as an advisory body to the Social Planning Council regarding access to City services for seniors, the elderly and their families and to enhance the lifestyles of seniors in our community.
Additionally, this committee identifies and suggests solutions regarding barriers to seniors, and seeks to form partnerships with the community as an advocate for seniors’ issues. This committee will meet minimum four times during each calendar year (with a
Clearwater Friendly Club SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
at http://www.kamloops. ca/socialdevelopment/ socialplan/seniorscommittee. shtml
Chase Seniors Centre
Evergreen Acres Phone: 250-674-3365
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potential to host addition special meetings if required). If you are interested in applying, please submit a brief covering letter and resume outlining your background and interest. Additional information on the Seniors Advisory Committee can be found
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Nicole Beauregard, Active Living Coordinator City of Kamloops 250-828-3653 nbeauregard@kamloops.ca
Chase Creekside Seniors
542 Shuswap Avenue • 250-679-8522
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SATURDAY
Applications are due Friday, February 7th, 2014 at 4:00 pm to:
Open 8:30 to 11:30 am, 1:00 to 4:30 pm WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
3
4
Carpet Bowling 1 – 4 pm
9 Hymn Sing 7:30 pm
Family Day
5
11
12
Carpet Bowling 1 – 4 pm
16
18
19 Music & Refreshments 1 pm
Carpet Bowling 1 – 4 pm
Hymn Sing 7:30 pm
13
24
25
Happy Valentine’s Day
27
MONDAY
TUESDAY
22
THURSDAY
10
16
17
23
24 Carpet Bowling 10:30 am Pool 1 pm
Coffee & Crafts 10 am
Hours M-Th..........9.am.-.6.pm Fri...............9.am-7.pm sat............. 9.am.-.6.pm sun.............9.am.-.5.pm
FRIDAY
Silver Belles & Beaus 10:30 am Bingo 1 pm
4
11
Silver Belles & Beaus 10:30 am Bingo 1 pm
18
Silver Belles & Beaus 10:30 am Bingo 1 pm
25
Silver Belles & Beaus 10:30 am Bingo 1 pm
5
Exercise 9:30 am Shuffleboard 1 pm
12
Exercise 9:30 am Shuffleboard 1 pm
26
Exercise 9:30 am Shuffleboard 1 pm
Looking for hand and foot canasta and chess players. On going volunteer recruitment, ask for details. Seniors Centre 778-470-600. Information Centre 250-554-4145.
27 League Carpet Bowling 10 am
No appointment necessary
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1
20 League Carpet Bowling 10 am
Royal Canadian Legion Br. #52 SUNDAY
13
League Carpet Bowling 10 am General Mtg 1 pm
19
Exercise 9:30 am Shuffleboard 1 pm
Flu Shots Still Available
SATURDAY
6
League Carpet Bowling 10 am
• Fast & Friendly Service • Free Delivery • Home Health Care Supplies family of pharmacies. • Full Lotto Centre
Part of the
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4 pm WEDNESDAY
Family Day
Carpet Bowling 10:30 am Pool 1 pm
Kamloops, B.C. V2B 3L9 778-470-6000
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9
Closed
9A - 1800 Tranquille Road
Seniors Activity Centre SUNDAY
15
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Safety Mart AG Foods Proud to sponsor the Clearwater Friendly Club calendar of events
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Coffee & Crafts 10 am
Carpet Bowling 1 – 4 pm
Brookfield.shopping.Centre Clearwater.•.(250)674-2213
3 Carpet Bowling 10:30 am Pool 1 pm
21
Carpet Bowling 1 – 4 pm
Carpet Bowling 1 – 4 pm
2
Coffee & Crafts 10 am
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Coffee & Crafts 10 am
Carpet Bowling 1 – 4 pm
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7
Carpet Bowling 1 – 4 pm
Meeting 1 pm
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6
1
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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8
14
15
21
22
Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm Happy Valentine’s Day
Exercise 9 am Mini Crib 10:30 am Crib 1 pm
Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm Dinner 5 pm Exercise 9 am Crib 1 pm
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North Shore Pharmacy
#4 - 517 Tranquille Road Kamloops, BC V2B 3H3
250-376-9991 Proud to sponsor the Chase Creekside Seniors Calendar of Events
425 Lansdowne St.
Office Hours: 10 am to 4 pm Monday - Friday
Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y2 Office: 250-374-1742
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY 1
“Away in a meadow all covered with snow The little old groundhog looks for his shadow The clouds in the sky determine our fate If winter will leave us all early or late.”
Bar open 1 – 8 pm No Meat Draw
~ Don Halley
2
3
Sunday night dance Lunch $10 at the door 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 7:30 to 11 pm Floor Curling Licensed 1 - 3 pm
9
Sunday night dance $10 at the door 7:30 to 11 pm Licensed
16
Family Day
10
Closed
Wood Carving 10 am Crafts with Ruby 1 pm Whist 1 pm Bingo 5 pm
17
Sunday night dance Lunch $10 at the door 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 7:30 to 11 pm Floor Curling Licensed 1 - 3 pm
23
Wood Carving 10 am Whist 1 pm Service Canada Info 1 pm Bingo 5 pm
24
Sunday night dance Lunch $10 at the door 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 7:30 to 11 pm Floor Curling Licensed 1 - 3 pm
4
11
18 Wood Carving 10 am Whist 1 pm Bingo 5 pm
Wood Carving 10 am Whist 1 pm Bingo 5 pm
5 Lunch 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Crib 1-3 pm
12
6 Whist 1 - 3 pm Bridge 1:15 - 3:30 pm
13
Lunch 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Crib 1-3 pm
Whist 1 - 3 pm Bridge 1:15 - 3:30 pm
Lunch 19 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Blood Pressure Clinic 12 - 2 pm Crib 1-3 pm
Whist 1 - 3 pm Bridge 1:15 - 3:30 pm
25
26 Lunch 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Crib 1-3 pm
20
27 Whist 1 - 3 pm Bridge 1:15 - 3:30 pm
7
Lunch 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Carpet Bowling 1 pm Happy Valentine’s Day
Pot Luck Lunch 14 12 noon (Call 778-470-6000 to register) Carpet Bowling 1 pm
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8
15 Prostate Cancer Support Group 10 am
22
Lunch Pancake Breakfast 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 9 - 11 am Carpet Bowling (Call 778-470-6000 1 pm to register)
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Lunch 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Carpet Bowling 1 pm
250-376-5757
coopersfoods.com #38 - 1800 Tranquille Road, Brocklehurst, Kamloops, BC V2B 3L9
Need help shopping? Call or see us in-store for details.
Bar open 1 – 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm
Bar open 1 – 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm
Giant Crib 10 am Bar open 1 – 7 pm
Bar open 1 – 7 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm
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3 Bar open 1 - 8 pm
9
Family Day
10
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11
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18
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25 Bar open 1 - 8 pm
19 Bar open 1 - 11 pm League Darts
Bar open 1 - 8 pm
Bar open 1 - 8 pm Branch Mtg 7:30 pm
12 Bar open 1 - 11 pm League Darts
Bar open 1 - 8 pm
Bar open 1 - 8 pm
5 Bar open 1 - 11 pm League Darts
Bar open 1 - 8 pm
Closed
16
4
26 Bar open 1 - 11 pm League Darts
Bar open 1 - 11 pm Crib 7 pm Darts 7:30 pm
6
13
Bar open 1 - 11 pm Exec Mtg 3:30 pm Crib 7 pm Darts 7:30 pm
20
Bar open 1 - 11 pm Crib 7 pm Darts 7:30 pm
27
Bar open 1 - 11 pm Crib 7 pm Darts 7:30 pm
Bar open 1 – 12 am Dance Band $8 pp Happy Valentine’s Day
7
14
Bar open 1 – 12 am Dance Band $8 pp
21
Bar open 1 – 12 am Dance Band TBA $8 pp
Bar open 1 – 8 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm Special Event
8
Bar open 15 1 – 8 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm Zone Dart Playdowns Bar open 1 – 8 pm Meat Draw 2:30 pm
28
Bar open 1 – 12 am Dance Band TBA $8 pp
100 – 1055 Hillside Dr. Phone: 250-374-1591 Proud to Sponsor the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #52 Calendar
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Merritt Senior Centre SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Logan Lake Seniors 50+
THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC. and O.A.P.O. Br. #168
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Drop-in Centre 80 – 150 Opal Village Centre Mall
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1675 Tutill Court • Phyllis Riley, President WEDNESDAY
February 2014
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY 1
1 Floor Curling 1 pm
2
3 Crib & Whist 7 pm
9
Family Day
10
Closed
16
17 Crib & Whist 7 pm
23
24 Crib & Whist 7 pm
4 5 Floor Curling 6 Open 10:30 am Carpet Bowling for the physically Bingo 1 pm challenged 1:30 pm Duplicate Bridge 10 am Court Whist 7 pm 7 pm Floor Curling 1 pm 11
12
13
Open 10:30 am Carpet Bowling Shut In Lunch Bingo 1 pm 1:30 pm Floor Curling 1 pm Duplicate Bridge Court Whist 7 pm 7 pm
25 26 Floor Curling27 Open 10:30 am Carpet Bowling for the physically Bingo 1 pm challenged 1:30 pm Duplicate Bridge 10 am Court Whist 7 pm 7 pm Floor Curling 1 pm
TUESDAY
Floor Curling 1 pm
14
Rummoli & Pool 7 pm
16
22 Floor Curling 1 pm
Family Day
3
10
17
Pot Luck 5 pm
Team Bowling 10 am - 2 pm
24
Team Bowling 10 am - 2 pm
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Drop in Bowling 6:30 pm
14
Open 9 am – 3 pm
20
21
Open 9 am – 3 pm
Open 9 am – 12 pm Gen Mtg 1 pm
26
8
15
Bingo 1 – 3 pm
27
22 Drop in Bowling 6:30 pm
Bingo 1 – 3 pm
28
Open 9 am – 3 pm
Open 9 am – 12 pm
Bingo 1 – 3 pm
O.A.P.O Branch #129
6605 Buie Road/Savona Access Rd
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1
Happy Valentine’s Day
13
19 Team Bowling 10 am - 2 pm
7
Bingo 1 – 3 pm
Open 9 am – 12 pm
Savona and Area 50+
SATURDAY
Open 9 am – 3 pm
Open 9 am – 12 pm
Team Bowling 10 am - 2 pm
25 Games 9 am - 12 pm Computer Classes 9 am - 12 pm
6
12
18 Games 9 am - 12 pm Computer Classes 9 am - 12 pm
Open 9 am – 12 pm
5
11 Games 9 am - 12 pm Computer Classes 9 am - 12 pm
Open 9 am – 12 pm
23
Rummoli & Pool 7 pm
4 Games 9 am - 12 pm Computer Classes 9 am - 12 pm
Why Bingo 6 pm
28
FRIDAY
Open 9 am – 12 pm Why Bingo 6 pm
Open 9 am – 12 pm
Floor Curling 1 pm
President: Helen Skulmoski 250-675-2126 Hall Bookings: J. Chisholm 250-675-3835 THURSDAY
9
15
Phone: 250-675-5358
WEDNESDAY
2
8
Passchendaele Road, Sorrento, B.C.
February Calendar of events - Senior Connector © MONDAY
Happy Valentine’s Day
7
18 19 Floor Curling20 21 Pot Luck Supper Open 10:30 am Carpet Bowling for the physically 5:30 pm Bingo 1 pm challenged 1:30 pm Rummoli & Duplicate Bridge 10 am Court Whist 7 pm Pool 7 pm 7 pm Floor Curling 1 pm
Sorrento Drop-In Society SUNDAY
General Mtg. 1:30 pm Rummoli & Pool 7 pm
Donna Schwieger 250-373-2334 WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY 1
Scottish Dancing 9:30 am - 12 noon
2 Church Group 9 am
9 Church Group 9 am
16 Church Group 9 am
3
Glee Club 9:30 am Guides/Brownies 2:30-4:30 pm AA & AlAnon 8 pm Family Day
4 Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm
10
Glee Club 9:30 am AA & AlAnon 8 pm
23
TOPS 8:15 am Pool 6 pm
11
18 Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm
24
19 TOPS 8:15 am Pool 6 pm
25
Glee Club 9:30 am Pool 1 pm AA & AlAnon Crib 1:30 pm 8 pm Wheels to Meals Guides/Brownies 2:30-4:30 pm
Church Group 9 am
12 TOPS 8:15 am Exec Mtg. 10 am Pool 6 pm
Pool 1 pm Crib 1:30 pm Wheels to Meals
17
Glee Club 9:30 am AA & AlAnon 8 pm Guides/Brownies 2:30-4:30 pm
5
26 TOPS 8:15 am Pool 6 pm
Footcare Quilting 10 am Pool 1 pm Youth Group 6-9 pm
13
Footcare Quilting 10 am Pool 1 pm Youth Group 6-9 pm
20
Footcare Quilting 10 am Pool 1 pm Youth Group 6-9 pm
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
8 Mother Goose 7 9 - 10 am Ladies Pool Scottish Dancing 1 - 3 pm 9:30 am - 12 noon Bingo 6:30 pm Happy Valentine’s Day
14
Mother Goose 9 - 10 am Ladies Pool 1 - 3 pm
15
3
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23
320A Second Ave. NE
Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550 Office Hours: 9 am - 3 pm
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
9
Family Day
10
Closed
16
23
Monday 17 Morning Market Caregiver Support Group 10 am
24 Monday Morning Market
4
Foot Care
5 Foot Care
Lunch with Friends
(by appt. only)
Foot Care
11 Foot Care
Lunch with Friends
(by appt. only)
18
19
(by appt. only)
Foot Care
Lunch with Friends
(by appt. only)
Foot Care
Day Away
12
(by appt. only)
Foot Care
6
SUNDAY
25
Day Away
Foot Care
Lunch with Friends
(by appt. only)
Happy Valentine’s Day
20
Day Away
28 Day Away
5 Exercise 8:45 am Coffee 9:30 am UPS 7 pm
Family Day
10 Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Exercise 9:30 am Crafts 1 pm Carpet Bowling 7 pm
11 Potluck 6 pm General Mtg 7 pm
17 Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Exercise 9:30 am Crafts 1 pm Carpet Bowling 7 pm
18
24 Savona Weight Loss Club 8:15 am Exercise 9:30 am Crafts 1 pm Carpet Bowling 7 pm
25
15
MONDAY
Spiritualist Church Norm 250-832-0442 Mount Ida Painters Al 250-832-5149 Singles Club -
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Spiritualist Church 10:30 am - 1 pm Gospel Music Coffeehouse 2 - 5 pm
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Regional Mtg. 10 am Carpet Bowling 7 pm
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Bingo - Wendy 250-253-3516 Painters Group - Al 250-832-5149 Gospel Music - Hank
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28 Exercise 8:45 am Coffee 9:30 am Crib 7 pm
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19 20 Painters 9 am18 Computer Classes Elder Services Computer Classes 9 am - 2 pm 12:30 - 2:30 pm 9 am - 2 pm Church Study Group 7 pm 26
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250-833-5072 Computer Classes Jennifer 250-833-2095 Elder Services - Sheila or Dave 250-833-4136
12 13 Painters 9 am11 Computer Classes Directors Mtg 10 am Computer Classes 9 am - 2 pm 9 am - 2 pm Elder Services Church Study 12:30 - 2:30 pm Group 7 pm
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Box 1552 — 31 Hudson Ave. NE Salmon Arm, V1E 4P6 250-832-3015
5 6 Painters 9 am 4 Computer Classes Mt. Ida Painters Elder Services Computer Classes 9 am - 2 pm 9 am - 2 pm 12:30 - 2:30 pm 9 am - 2 pm Church Study Group 7 pm 10
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Drop in Pool 10 am - 2 pm Monday - Friday
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Betty 250-832-2315 Tuesday Art Group Ross 250-832-3579 Hall Rental - Eleanor 250-833-0606
7 Exercise 8:45 am Coffee 9:30 am Crib 7 pm
20 Carpet Bowling 7 pm
26 Exercise 8:45 am Coffee 9:30 am UPS 7 pm
February Calendar of events - Senior Connector ©
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Savona Weight3 Loss Club 8:15 am Exercise 9:30 am Crafts 1 pm Carpet Bowling 7 pm
Salmon Arm Seniors Drop-In Society
Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1
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Mother Goose 9 - 10 am Ladies Pool 1 - 3 pm
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Monday Morning Market
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Scottish Dancing 9:30 am - 12 noon
“The February sunshine steeps your boughs and tints the buds and swells the leaves within.” 2
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22 Mother Goose21 9 - 10 am Scottish Dancing Ladies Pool 9:30 am - 12 noon 1 - 3 pm Bingo Pool Tourney 6:30 pm
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Footcare Quilting 10 am Pool 1 pm Youth Group 6-9 pm
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Painters 9 am Elder Services Computer Classes 12:30 - 2:30 pm Computer Classes Mt. Ida Painters 9 am - 2 pm 9 am - 2 pm 9 am - 2 pm Pot Luck Dinner Church Study 5 pm Group 7 pm
Bingo Doors open 4 pm Walk-in 6 pm Regular 7 pm
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Bingo Doors open 4 pm Walk-in 6 pm Regular 7 pm
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Bingo Doors open 4 pm Walk-in 6 pm Regular 7 pm
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February 2014
Upcoming events Celebrating Valentine’s Day, February, at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street. Showcasing one of a kind works of art by local artists, the gallery is alive with colour, paintings, pottery, photography, sculptures, glass art, weaving, silk art, felting, leather, jewellery and more. Artists on site, browse the gallery for quality-handcrafted gifts for that special “Valentineâ€?. Open year round, 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm Saturday. Visit us at kamloopscourthousegallery.ca If you enjoy Waltzes, Fox Trot, Two-Step and Polkas, come Dance to the music of the Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Saturday Feb. 1, Saturday March 1 and Saturday April 5 - 7:30-10:30 pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne Street. Members $6; Non-members $7. Everyone is welcome. FMI 250-376-2330. Kamloops United Church ‌Please come and join us for Soup and Sandwich on Wednesday, February 5th, from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Soup $3, Sandwich $2 and Coffee/Tea $1. Everyone welcome for a neighbourhood lunch. Corner of 4th and St. Paul. Can- Ital Ladies Annual Valentine Dinner & Dance, Saturday February 8 at the Columbo Lodge. Cocktails 6 pm; Dinner 7 pm. Tickets are $40 pp. Contact Mary 250320-2020 or Bertha 250-376-4669 or at Viva Bridal, 353 Victoria St.
Groups Kamloops Floor Curlers invite you to join them Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri., 9 am-12 pm, at Heritage House in Riverside Park. Free parking for members. Membership is for one year of curling, plus 2-3 Bonspiels. Two games will be played each day and coffee will be served. New teams each day. For more info call 250-828-0819 or 250-376-0917. Wanted Men and Women who love to sing! Come out and join the Hub City Singers at Plura Hills United Church on Pacific Way. For more info and times, contact Penny at 250318-5256 or 250-579-1887. Excelsior Rebekah Lodge #23: Feb. 11 – 7:30 pm – General Meeting, Valentine Party – wear red; Feb. 25 – 7:30 pm – General Meeting. The Kamloops Family History Society meeting takes place the 4th Thursday of each month except June, July, August & December, 7-9 pm at Heritage House, Riverside Park. All are welcome. For more info call 250-372-5679. Kamloops Garden Club: Join us for gardening tips on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 7 pm, at the Heritage House. We often have guest speakers and a flower show in June. FMI contact Jeanne 250-573-3160.
Ping Pong/Table Tennis experience the wonderful enjoyment of the game - all ages and beginners are Let’s Dance! Sponsored by the TVASC (Thompson Valley welcome - make new friends, have fun and be fit. Experts Activity and Social Club)
 Saturday, February 22, 8:00 pm say it’s also good for your brain. We play on Tuesday 7pm to midnight - at the Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria to 9pm, Thursday 12:30pm to 2:30pm at Desert Garden St. 
Music by: McIvor in Motion DJ Services. Tickets are$10 Community Centre, 540 Seymour St. FMI 250-372-3965. pp. Contact Carole: 250-554-7078, 
Francoise: 250-3723782 
or Zonia: 250-372-0091. TVASC: Information Line – Kamloops Celiac Chapter meetings take place the second 250-571-5111 or email: tvasclub@gmail.com: website: www. Tuesday of each month ( Jan. to Nov.) from 7 to 8:30 pm tvasc.ca
 above Living Kitchens at 1361 McGill Road (side entrance). All are welcome. FMI call: 250-314-1404. The World Day of Prayer Service will be held Friday March 7, 1:30 pm at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul The Kamloops Antiques, Collectibles and Heritage Club St.; Evening service , 7 pm at Mount Paul United Church, meet on the second Thursday of every month September – 140 Laburnum St. You are invited to join us at either service June at Heritage House on Lorne Street, Riverside Park at as we share in a service prepared women from Egypt. 7 pm. New members and guests always welcome. For more information call: Karen, 250-573-3670 or Bernice, 250-3720468.
Classified Bruno outdoor stairlift for sale. Like new. Original purchase price of $6500, asking $2400 OBO. Please call 250-579-5048 for more details.
M&M Social Time for Ladies in Clearwater meets the last Sunday of the month at the Wells Gray Inn at 5 p.m. Call 250-5876503.
Kamloops Photo Arts Club meets 7 pm Wednesday (Sept. – June) for learning and sharing at the Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Cres., Room 1B. Call 250372-1778 for more information.
Lucy the Cleaning Lady
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. Linda Langevin, our new director, will be conducting our group into a new and exciting season. We meet every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 am at the Heritage House. For more information call Sharon 250-579-9505.
Call 250-377-0813
Freedom from nicotine – a support group to assist you in stopping the use of tobacco, meets Wednesdays 7-8 pm, at the Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul Street.
Mon. to Fri. Reasonable Rates References Available
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The CSI Seniors Activity Centre offers floor curling at 1:30 pm on Mondays. Players needed. Address: 9a-1800 Tranquille Rd. in the Brock Shopping Centre. Call 778-470-6000. Alzheimer Caregiver and Early Support Stage groups meet the second Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourth Thursday for the month 7 pm to 9 pm at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 405, 235 – 1st Ave., Kamloops. For more information please contact: Tara Hildebrand, Support and Education Coordinator Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 250-377-8200.
Dance every Sunday night to the country music of Vern Cave the Fender Bender, from 7:30 – 11 pm during the months of September to June at the Seniors Activity Centre in the Brock Shopping Centre, Ste 9A - 1800 Tranquille. Admission is $10 at the door. Kamloops Tai Chi Club lessons at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 6th Ave. & Douglas St begin September 10 at 7 pm. For further information call: Leo 250-579-5499, Brenda 250-374-8696 or Shirley 250-314-6565. Barnhartvale Coffeehouse season starts Sept 15th. For more details or to register for the workshop go to: www. barnhartvalecoffeehouse.com. Doors open 7 pm; music starts at 7:30 pm. $5 at the door, free to performers or volunteers. St. Paul’s Thrift Shop, 360 Nicola St., is open Fridays from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Wheelchair accessible from back lane entrance. Great bargains every week. Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 meets at 7:30 pm every 2nd Thursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St. We have served the community since 1920. You are invited to come and meet the members. New members are welcomed. The hall is also available for gatherings, meetings, etc. Inquiries: 250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632. Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved across the road to 387- 4th Ave, 250-372-3448. Our hours there are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. We have excellent merchandise and prices, and welcome new customers. Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-628-9494, which will connect you with the Regional Office in Kelowna. Volunteers who man the phones most weekdays can give you local information or the name and number of local speakers, dates and locations of meetings and remember volunteers are always welcome to help with events. There are two support groups in Kamloops. Community speakers are always welcome. The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm. Come and investigate a great hobby. Call 250-554-3233 for information. The tradition of service requires a legacy of support. Consider joining the Order of the Royal Purple #277. Meetings are the first and third Tuesday each month. Call Eleanor Vernon, 250-374-2806. Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m. at the ABC Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Place. New members welcome. Call 250-828-1765. North Kamloops Elks Lodge #469, #102-1121 12th Street, Kamloops (250) 376-2924 (leave message). Meet third Tuesday at 7:30 pm. New members welcome. Please join. Crib Tournaments every Wednesday, 7 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group, a support group for people who’ve suffered a stroke and their caregivers, meet the second, third and fourth Thursday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for activities and field trips such as bowling, guest speakers, etc. The group also offers a speech software program to help those with speech recovery. To confirm dates of meetings, location and other information, call Shona at 250-320-1348. Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meet at 10 am on the third Saturday of the month at The Seniors Activity Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Road. Phone 250-376-4011 or email larube_kam@shaw.ca. The Canadian Cancer Society, Cancer Connection a source for cancer information can be accessed at 1-888-939-3333.
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February 2014
Introducing Mayfair at RiverBend. Mayfair includes all the amenities of RiverBend combined with affordable ownership and on-site strata management. Tastefully situated along the banks of the Thompson River. Unique to Mayfair: • 101 private suites on four floors • 6 unique one and two bedroom floor plans • 1½ baths in all 2-bedroom suites • Workshop with space and tools to get handy • Guest suite to reserve for visiting friends and family • Occupancy in 2014
“You need to come by and view the show suite – you’ll be surprised by the high-level of finishes at both RiverBend and Mayfair.”
Mayfair Ownership from $139,900
Call Kate at 250-682-4378 for more information 250-682-4378 755 Mayfair St., Kamloops BC info@themayfair.ca www.themayfair.ca
Learn more about how you can make RiverBend Seniors Community your new home.
Kate Calhoun Sales Manager
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February 2014
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Welcome to RiverBend Seniors Community. Luxury awaits. RiverBend offers the perfect combination of community, security and optional support services specifically designed for seniors. One and two bedroom luxury suites are designed for independent living with full kitchens and the convenience of in-suite laundry in every unit. Optional support services include meals, cleaning and laundry services as much or as little as required as your lifestyle changes. Room Features:
Amenities available to all residents:
• Open concept kitchens with 4 brushed stainless steel kitchen appliances
• Dining room with private dining area
• Stacker washer/dryer
• Computer room, library and games room
• Private deck or patio
• Activity room and exercise area
• Storage locker
• Optional meals, laundry & housekeeping services
• Easy-to-turn door handles and plumbing fixtures
• Level walking paths and community gardens
• Spacious bathrooms and walk-in showers
• Wheelchair friendly suites and common areas
• Pet friendly
Residents also enjoy: • Easy access to shopping, services and transportation • Pedestrian crosswalk to Brock Shopping Centre • Major bus route to the Northills Mall and downtown Kamloops • Level parking, scooter storage and sidewalks
• Activity coordinator offering daily program opportunities
RiverBend Rentals from $1,400 / month
Visit our show suite at 760 Mayfair St. in Kamloops, BC 250-682-4378 760 Mayfair St., Kamloops BC info@theriverbend.ca www.theriverbend.ca
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February 2014
THANK YOU FOR GIVING THE GIFT OF HEARING Thanks to you, we have received well over 100 hearing aids that will be donated to the Starkey Hearing Foundation! This is an ongoing program for Kamloops Hearing. We want to do our part So The World May Hear.
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