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Editor’s Notes.......................... 4 McGregor Says.....................5-6 On Track for Fitness .............7-8 Downsizing your Garden.... 9-10 Staying on top of Tech ..... 11-12

On track for fitness

Memories Come Alive ........... 13 Seniors Week .................. 14-15 Guild not Sheepish ...........16-17

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e are pleased that you have picked up our first magazine of the new decade! In this issue we introduce you to Mardie Wolsey, an inspirational entertainer who enjoys making music come alive. If you are handy with your hands check out our visit with the Langley Spinners and Weavers and if you miss your garden we have given you tips on how to prepare and maintain a container garden. We take some of the mystery out of all the new electronic devices for you and if all the rain and snow has given you ‘cabin fever’ we provide some tips on how to get out and about. Do you have problems communicating with your family or caregivers? We examine some ways to open the lines of communication and keep everyone apprised of the personal challenges in your life. Frank Bucholtz will bring you up to date on the political scene and Maureen McGrath once again has some valuable tips on how to keep yourself young and alive. Andrew Dunn brings you more timely information in our Dollars and Sense feature, and we have a list of what’s going on in Langley and at the Langley Seniors Resource Center. Sit back, relax, and take some time to find out what Langley’s busy seniors are up to.

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Jim McGregor is a lifelong resident of Langley and former fire chief for Langley City. Jim is a published poet and author and a regular contributor to the Langley Advance Times.

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McGregor Says

Jim McGregor

March sunshine is just a teaser

very year, we get a couple of “teaser weekends” in March and April, and we always seem to get caught in their deception. Weekends like these are full of lies and misdirection making promises that they have no intention of fulfilling. We watch puffy white clouds drift lazily overhead, headed for the Interior. They casually give us the impression that they have finished dumping snow, or sleet, or continuous rain and that they are just passing by. If you listened close you can hear a disrespectful snicker as they floated up the Valley. March clouds are not to be trusted. The wind is nothing more than a gentle rustle. There is no danger of branches falling or power outages. The only sound is a quiet whisper encouraging us to start cleaning up the yard, picking up branches and deadfall, raking the lawns, or dragging out the pressure washer. The wind looks us straight in the eye and says: “I’m done for the winter, go ahead and haul all that stuff away, sprinkle on some fertilizer and grass seed, you can get a good early start on the growing season this year.” Lies, all lies. The sun reaches down and massages our neck and shoulders, relieving the knots and cramps caused by being hunched in hoodies and rain jackets for the last few months. “Doesn’t that feel good?” old Sol asks in a soft warm voice. “You can go ahead and put those heavy coats, socks, and gloves away – you won’t need them anymore this year. Soon it will be Daylight Saving Time and I will be so much more pleasant. By the way, why don’t you take those noisy snow tires off, you won’t need them again this year. Go ahead, organize some baseball practices and soccer tournaments,

it’s time to get outside.” What a cruel mistress that sun can be, casually yawning and stretching, promising to visit more often – when it really has no intention of coming back for days or weeks. But just like Charlie Brown running to kick that football, we believe that this year will be different and we won’t be fooled again. So we roll up our sleeves and clean and wax and wash our houses, scour our decks and cars and trucks. We fold up sweaters and blankets, we take off our winter tires and we start digging around in flower beds, fully believing that the forces of nature have been honest with us. They watch, punching each other in the shoulder, laughing hysterically knowing that we have fallen for it once again. Working outdoors is great therapy. It’s great time to think, to wrestle with a challenge or a decision that’s been rolling around in your mind. As you are cutting and pruning branches you can chop off some tired old ideas, shape your thoughts so they grow in a new direction. As the tiller or the hoe turn over the weeds and pull up fresh new earth, you can yank out those ugly old habits and fears that have been holding you back. Mowers, weedeaters, and tillers don’t talk back or give advice. They just listen as you lay out thoughts and rearrange them until you reach a decision. Usually, you already know how your situation should come out, but outside, shedding the winter, picking up the debris from the storms, planting new seeds, and encouraging growth, you can see the new path and head in the new direction. Finally winter is past. Then, unsuspectingly, we will awaken one mid-March Wednesday morning to a dump of wet sloppy snow hanging

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from the branches and covering the roads. We will hear cars slipping and spinning and we’ll search for the kids’ boots and mittens. The wind will blow in later in the day, melting the snow, snapping branches, and make a complete mess of your yard again. The sun will be nowhere to be seen and the clouds will sit like huge bullies over top of us and refuse to move, rendering Daylight Saving Time useless.

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On track for fitness

A look at the Langley facilities that offer weather-free walking exercise for seniors D AN FERG U S O N , B L A C K P R E SS ME DI A

t is early in the morning and most of the stores have yet to open, but a small group of walkers – members of the Willowbrook Walking club – are getting their exercise.

“I do four kilometres a day, depending on how I feel,” the 73-year-old van den Ouden explains. He lives near the Surrey-Langley border and has been exercising at the shopping centre for about two years. Like other club members, van den Ouden is wearing a pass on a lanyard around his neck, so security guards know he’s allowed. Every walker, it seems, has a different approach, with some going by the clock and walking for a set time, while others use a smart watch to count steps and some do it by distance travelled. And some, like club coordinator Dixie Platt, base it on what their feet are telling them.

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“As long as my legs hold up,” laughed Platt, 78, a Langley City resident who has been walking at Willowbrook for 11 years. As far as current members know the club has been around just about as long as the shopping centre has. Bonnie Caullen, 73, a Willowbrook area resident, took up indoor walking about five years ago and usually aims for about 6,000 steps, measured by her smart watch. “I’ve got two stents and a pacemaker, and I do this seven days a week,” Caullen related. “I like it because you’re in a group and they keep you motivated,” she added. Platt agreed, calling walking “the cheapest and best exercise for anyone.” Willowbrook Shopping Centre is located at 19705 Fraser Hwy., and walkers are asked to register by phoning 604-5304447 or visiting the concierge desk. It costs $10 a year.

Bonnie Caullen, Robert van den Ouden, and Dixie Platt of the Willowbrook walking club took a brief break to talk to the Langley Advance Times (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

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Willowbrook is one of four Langley locations offering indoor walking. Another exists at the Langley Events Centre (LEC). The main concourse is open to walker most mornings – when there is no ticketed event being held. Willoughby residents Horst and Ingeborg Lange, who are 88 and 78, are among the regulars at LEC. Horst goes at a slower pace than Ingeborg, but keeps at it until he gets at least 16 laps in. “I had two knee replacements,” he explained. Ingeborg is a firm believer in the value of exercise. “Keep on walking,” she advised a visitor. “It doesn’t matter how fast or how slow, keep moving. That’s the secret in life.” Raymond Kleiner, 61, comes in from Clayton Heights to walk in the controlled conditions of the LEC.

A recent study conducted at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found walking and running were equally effective at managing cardiovascular health. A University of Georgia study reported regular walking reduced elderly adults’ risk of developing a physical disability by 41 per cent, and a British study found walking 25 minutes a day added seven years to participants’ lifespans. Other walking tracks exist at recreation facilities in Langley City and downtown Aldergrove. •

Timms Community Centre in Langley City is located at 20399 Douglas Cres. It has a walking track that is open Mondays to Fridays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays and holidays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For $10 a year per individual, walkers also get access to the centre games room. Register by bringing identification to the main reception desk.

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At the Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre, situated at 27032 Fraser Hwy., admission is free, but walkers are also asked to register for a walking pass, which allow staff to track usage. It is open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

“There’s no weather to deal with, there’s no wind,” Kleiner commented. “There’s no hills, no cars.” •

Langley Events Centre, at 7888 200th St., is free to walkers and usually open between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. but hours can vary depending on other events being held. Check the LEC website or phone 604-882-8800 (extension 2) Mondays through Fridays, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to check availability. Running is only permitted from 6 to 8 a.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.

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On Walk BC, a website devoted to promoting the exercise, benefits of increasing physical activity through walking are associated with reducing the risk of coronary heart disease; lowering blood pressure, reducing high cholesterol and body fat, enhancing mental well being, increasing bone density, reducing the risk of cancer of the colon, controlling body weight, helping osteoarthritis, and improving flexibility and coordination.

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Downsizing your garden: Make the most of your gardening space

or the green thumb, one of the challenges that comes with downsizing is leaving the shrubs, the flower beds, and the plants behind.

Living in an apartment or townhouse doesn’t have to mean living without plants.

resident manager and let them know what you plan to do, to get approval foryour project. This can save a lot of money should you have to remove some or all of your garden at a later date.

Next, make a plan. As the old adage goes: With a little imagination and Sketch out a design – where the planning, gardening on a small Gardening adds years to your pots or containers will be placed scale can still be enjoyable and – and take measurements so fulfilling. Experts will enjoy life and life to your years. that you will know the limit of focusing their attention on a few the size and number of plants of the more exotic and exciting you can place in your allotted space. You should have this species, while apartment gardening for beginners may mean information before heading to the garden centre. getting to know some spectacular, easy-to-grow plants. Before you buy your plants, watch to see how much sun The first step is to make sure your garden is not going to your space receives. Eight hours of direct sunlight per day is break any existing strata rules and regulations. Talk to the

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considered full sun. Four to six hours is partial shade. And less than four hours is classified as shade. Evaluate the space in spring or summer, after all the surrounding trees and shrubs are in full leaf, and choose plants appropriate for the amount of light available. Outdoor container gardens for apartment dwellers are much easier if you use self-watering containers with reservoirs that hold enough water to keep the soil moist without constant attention. Outdoor containers, particularly those in full sun, dry out quickly on hot days and may need watering more than once a day in the heat of summer. With a self-watering container, you don’t have to arrange your life around a watering schedule. Patios and balconies are ideal places for plants. If you do not have adequate space for a vegetable garden, consider growing these crops in containers. Almost any vegetable that can be grown in a garden will work well as a container-grown plant. Vegetables normally suited for growing in containers include: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, potatoes, beans, lettuce, carrots, and radishes. Most vine crops, such as squash and cucumbers also do well in containers. Generally, compact varieties are the better choices for growing in containers. Bush beans, for example, thrive well in this type of environment and look ■ 10

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quite attractive when arranged with other container crops. Learn to make the most of your indoor gardening space by choosing plants that grow well in a variety of different locations. Reserve bright windowsills for flowering plants that need lots of sun. Plants with bright or variegated foliage, such as polka dot plant and croton, develop the best colour near a bright window, but out of direct light. Hanging baskets are a great way to display trailing plants, and it leaves tabletops free for plants that are best seen at or below eye level. Small trees add tranquility and tropical appeal to an indoor setting. Keep in mind that palms can’t be pruned back. Palms grow slowly, and if you choose small specimens, you’ll save money and enjoy them for several years. Urban gardening in apartments should be a pleasure, not a chore. If you are short of time, you’ll have lots of lovely plants to choose from that need very little attention. If you want a challenge, you’ll find plenty of plants that fill that need, too. Above all, choose plants that thrive in your apartment garden conditions, look good, fit well in the space, and appeal to you. You don’t have to leave the garden behind. As the old adage goes: Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years.

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Staying on top of changing technology VR headset and apps like FaceTime are changing the way seniors stay connected and live their lives RYAN UYT D E W I L L I G E N , B L ACK PR E SS ME DI A

ll the brand new buttons, screens, gadgets, and gizmos populating the planet these days can be confusing for folks of any age, let alone senior citizens who grew up well before the home computer went mainstream. Keeping up with the latest changes in tech advancements is daunting. But Linda Fawcus, founder of the Gluu Technology Society, said it’s a must to staying connected and to even staying healthy. “The digital world is totally open to seniors. Without skills, they’ll be living in the dark ages of the ’80s,” Fawcus said. “You don’t have to wait for holidays like Mother’s Day to get a call from your family anymore – with FaceTime and smart home

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“I’m working on head set right now for our dementia clients, but haven’t really launched it yet as we are having a bit of trouble with our network,” Brown explained. “I believe this will benefit our dementia clients – to calm them in a relaxing atmosphere.” Brown said some of the video shown ranges from sea life to skies – but a new technology, similar to Google Maps, is also allowing users to re-visit cities and old neighbourhoods. “People with dementia remember specifics, like the farm they grew up on outside Winnipeg, but not short-term things,” Brown said. “This technology can eventually allow them to see places they remember through the headset.” The senior tech boom doesn’t stop there either. Hearing aids such as the Oticon ConnectClipsor or the Phonak ComPilot can now connect to Bluetooth devices, allowing people to have a full telephone conversation without a receiver against their cheek. Judy Doyharcabal volunteers with the Langley Senior Resource Centre and puts her computer skills to work. (Ryan Uytdewilligen/ Langley Advance Times)

devices, it has opened up the possibilities of how people talk to each other.” Gluu is a Canadian non-profit, with locations in Langley, that help teach seniors how to operate new technologies in a classroom setting. Fawcus said the idea came to her after her 82-year-old mother was gifted an iPhone. “She couldn’t remember how to find the home button. I said ‘Mom, I’ve told you dozens to times already,’ but then I thought, hold on, I’m in the tech business,” Fawcus recounted. “If we slow down and take the time to really show seniors how to use technology, they can live longer, happier lives, in the home they want to be in.” With the idea of making tech support stick, Fawcus said repetition and printed notes have proved to be successful methods. The Gluu founder advised that seniors should get away from “monitors at dusty desk areas,” and use a tablet – a device with a larger screen that can be brought to a variety of different settings, as well as more comfortable locations. Technological advancements are also going well beyond the communication and mental health front, and into groundbreaking new ways related to physical well being. Kelly Brown, program director at Langley Senior Resource Centre’s adult day program, said they are experimenting with virtual reality to help people with dementia. ■ 12

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While online medical records have made health care in itself a faster and easier process, Fawcus acknowledged the recent LifeLabs data breach, which she saw caused some hesitancy is many seniors. “We can’t stop the process but we we are able to help people navigate through these problems when they occur,” she said. “Meeting face-to-face with your doctor over an app is coming soon, which will make is easy for seniors to have appointments.” Operating systems (OS) such as Google Home and Alexa have also made it easier for people to perform just about any action from playing music to following a recipe. While medication reminders and hands-free helps commands such as Life Alert can easily be programmed, Fawcus said she is hesitant to recommend OS products. “We do not recommend them, because the intention there is not to help – but to track data and sell products later,” Fawcus claims, pointing to Apple as the most security-focused company. Personal preferences and affordability are both factors she said should be taken into account, but the bottomline is that people are living longer – a fact that can be attributed to improvements in countless technological fields. It’s nearly impossible to say what the future has in store for people getting up there in years; but resources are out there, whether it’s a health improvement device or a class for modern communication. Simply, it’s now up to the user to decide when, where, and how they make use of what technology is available in our day and age.

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Memories come alive in the music J IM MCGRE G O R

hen Mardie Wolsey starts crooning out his selection of tunes from the 40’, 50’s and 60’s, the smiles appear and the toes start tapping and soon the audience is singing along. “My performances bring as much joy to me as they do to the people I’m singing to. I love the effect the tunes and words have on the residents and the memories they bring back,” says Mardie. Music was a big part of life in Mardie’s home growing up. His Mom and Dad were musical and all the kids sang all the time. “We sang in the kitchen and on car rides, it was just the thing to do. We always had music around us. Mardie was a veteran of the stage and about seven years ago he started performing at seniors’ residences throughout the lower mainland. “ I started a full group many years ago, then dance bands, a couple of rock bands, then after we moved here from Alberta I performed with a group called Drama Trix and we did musical mystery theatre, mostly on the paddle wheeler operating out of New West until that business folded.” With all the experience under his belt having played with groups with exotic names like Mint Julip, The Southlanders and Night Express, Mardie was finding his day job in banking and insurance a bit lacking. “We had performed all over Alberta and B.C, did a lot of travelling in those early years and played some pretty interesting places.” “After the paddle wheel shows shut down, I decided to go a solo route and bought a sound system and began collecting tunes of the Karaoke variety so I could get original accompaniment that I could add my voice to. Now I can buy songs from iTunes or Spotify and with my sound equipment it’s like having a full band backing me up. I enjoy telling the stories behind the songs, give them the history.” “When I was just a kid, my Dad would take me with him to nursing homes to visit his father’s friends, relatives or his old school teachers. I was always fascinated by old timer’s stories, they have so much to share. So when I decided to get back into music I knew I wanted to share the old songs with our seniors.” “When I break out those songs I see it makes them come alive. I rented a video from the library called Alive Inside, about the effect of music on Alzheimer’s patients. These researchers have supplied over 5000 iPods to patients and they’ve seen some people who have not spoken for a year come alive to the music.” Studies have shown that music therapy can

save billions of dollars a year as a alternative treatment for depression and other physical and mental afflictions. Mardie regularly hears from his audience after a program and they say, “Mardie you have no idea how much joy you have brought into this room today, we used to dance to those songs, we made love to that song, they bring back so many memories.” “A lady was crying one day, I asked her if I was really that bad. She replied that the song Side By Side I had sung was the song that had prompted her Dad to propose to her Mom. When the song had finished he had got down on one knee and said that’s where he wanted them to be forever, side by side “If I can put some joy into someone’s life for an hour, that’s just as much joy coming back to me.” Mardie performs five or six times a month, more often during the Christmas season. He is currently recording a CD of his music and if you want to contact him about crooning some tunes for your organization, he can be reached at: mardiewolsey@gmail.com.

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UPCOMING EVENTS CITY OF LANGLEY

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Approximately 30 per cent of all seniors will have a fall. Prevention through education is key to decreasing their risk of experiencing a fall. Join us for this highly educational wellness talk, as we tackle inside and outside factors that put us at risk for falling, and how to prevent falls. After the talk stay and have your mobility device checked for safety and proper functioning. Tuesday, March 17

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Shred-it fundraising event - by donation

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Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Reserve your spot: 604-514-2940

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Live Well, Age Well & Polypharmacy Polypharmacy, is the use of multiple drugs or more than are medically necessary. This is a growing concern for older adults. We are living longer, but doing so in conjunction with more chronic illness. Join us for an interactive health talk on how we can enhance good health as we age and understand the risks associated with polypharmacy. Tuesday, April 21

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Free Movie Days, last Wednesday of each month, 1 to 3 p.m. Come and join us!

YMCA Digital Literacy Workshops - FREE

10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

Great tips and advice on how to use a computer, safety online, social media, online shopping, and more!

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Bring your device and questions. April 16, May 14, and June 18, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please call reception to reserve a spot 604-530-3020

Food & Friends Enjoy great food and great conversation with a variety of guest speakers from the community. Lunch, dessert, coffee/ tea and entertainment for only $6/person. Pre-registration is mandatory to reserve a space. 604-5142940. $6 is payable at the restaurant. In partnership with Langley Meals on Wheels. Mondays (March 9, March 23, and April 27) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Flourishing Restaurant

LANGLEY TOWNSHIP Badminton – “Join new and old friends for a noncompetitive game of badminton. Bring a buddy and keep fit while having fun! Equipment is provided.” Fridays – 1:00-3:00pm – Walnut Grove Community Centre – Drop-in fee required

Registration for Spring-Summer 2020 opens Thursday, March 5

Bridge – “Enjoy this widely popular trick-taking card game. Deal, bid, play, and score your way to an enjoyable match up with fellow bridge enthusiasts.”

There is something for everyone! Don’t miss out on the great programs offered this spring and summer with the City of Langley recreation, culture, and community services

Mondays – 12:00-3pm – Walnut Grove Community Centre – Loonie admission

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UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesdays – 7:00-7:00pm – Walnut Grove Community Centre – Loonie admission

Tuesdays – 9:00-11:00am – West Langley Hall – May 19 – June 23 - 6/$22

Pickleball – Come play this smashing sport that

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combines the strategy of table tennis with the finesse of badminton. It's great for adults of any age! This is a non-instructional drop-in event for players with pickleball experience. Tuesdays – 1:00-3:00pm – Walnut Grove Community Centre – Drop-in fee required Thursdays – 1:00-3:00pm – Walnut Grove Community Centre – Drop-in fee required

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Guild not sheepish about love of fibre art

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nn Embree and her husband, Maurice, moved to South Langley more than three decades ago, “so I could have lots of animals,” she said.

of every month for a 'spin-in.' “I’ve done just about everything, except tapestry,” Embree said.

“He said ‘You spend so much money on wool. Surely it’s cheaper to grow your own’,” Ann recalled with a chuckle. “He came to regret that.”

For her and other members of the guild, the pleasure comes from having skills to make beautiful and useful objects. That was not always the case for those involved in weaving and spinning in centuries past, when people had to make the cloth before they could make their own clothing and household linens.

The short answer is 'no.' It’s not cheaper to have sheep to provide wool, but the long-time member of the Langley Weavers and Spinners Guild wouldn’t give up her flock.

“I have such an advantage over our great grandmothers and great, great grandmothers who had to weave every piece of cloth their family used,” she said.

She enjoys being involved in the entire process of creating fibre, right from daily feedings and care of her sheep, through to having the expert sheep shearer visit in the spring, and the cleaning, carding, spinning, and dying – not to mention the making of the end product.

Embree, who is in her 70s, said her weaving, and spinning, and knitting, can be focused on what gives her joy and results in the creation of items she wants or needs – not for survival but for enjoyment. Being in the guild allows her to socialize with those who have similar fibre-loving addictions.

Members of the guild have different interests, but what binds them together is the interest in fibre arts, she said.

“Members swap fibre,” she explained. “We like to joke that we are all great enablers.”

Her interests include weaving (her home studio has looms ranging from petite to one the size of a small sedan that uses a computer to create designs).

Embree comes from a long line of fibre artists, still owning a coverlet made in the 1800s by a family member. She said some of the guild members believe spinning and weaving are inherited interests passed down through the family.

And Ann was a knitter so Maurice, now deceased, had a suggestion to save a bit of money.

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Guild activities and fibre arts are also a way to stay connected to history since most fabric items don’t survive over time because they were functional pieces meant to be used

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whether for clothing, linens or bedding. When they no longer served their original function, cloth would be repurposed until there was little left. That’s a very different perspective than today with the age of fast fashion. “We live in an era of disposable good,” Embree lamented. “We don’t really have a sense of how really important and valuable [fibre] was.” The guild has about 100 members, ranging in age from the late 20s to more than 90 years of age. In addition to meeting monthly (except for Christmas and summer), the guild also hosts an annual fibre arts show and sale at West Langley Hall on the first weekend of November. Members are currently collaborating on a coverlet that will be raffled a couple of months before the show and sale. Members will make small pieces that will be assembled into the coverlet. “It’s greater than the sum of its parts,” she commented. The show and sale sees the guild invite in other local artisans with the wares that they’ve made, including jewelry, leather goods, and sheepskin items. Embree explained that the show and sale is juried to ensure high quality. The guild’s monthly meetings are at 7:30 p.m. in the United Churches of Langley in Murrayville, 21562 Old Yale Rd., on the third Thursday of the month, but there’s also smaller groups that meet based on their varying interests. People in the guild are at all skill levels and there’s no requirement to join other than interest. “They just have to have an interest in fibre,” she said. “And we don’t care if you’ve never woven before or spun before.” She added the guild prides itself on being a group with a focus on teaching and helping each other. Meetings include instruction and presentations. Memberships are $30 annually and people are invited to attend meetings to see if the group is the right fit. Info available online at lwsg.org. “We’re glad to have visitors,” Embree said.

Ann Embree not only does weaving and spinning, but also raises sheep that she uses for wool. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)

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Many women suffer with bladder infections after they have gone through menopause.

he reason for this is that with menopause comes a reduction in estrogen in the urogenital tract (bladder, vagina, urethra, labia). So not only will women get recurrent bladder infections, they may also experience vaginal dryness and/or leakage of urine. The syndrome is called genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and it affects most women after menopause. There is real danger for women who have this syndrome, especially after the age of 65. If a woman over the age of 65 gets a urinary tract infection, she is at risk for urosepsis (an overwhelming multi-organ infection), hospitalization, and even early death. At any time in life, if women experience vaginal dryness, they will need to moisturize their vagina either with a hormone-free personal moisturizer or if they have leakage or get bladder infections, they will need low dose localized estrogen therapy after being treated with antibiotics. It takes two to three months for localized estrogen to optimize, so it’s important to use a supplement to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Now there’s a UTI control supplement that is a highly concentrated cranberry extract, which contains the clinically proven dosage of 36mg of Proanthocyanidins (PACs) and is Health Canada approved. This cranberry supplement can help prevent UTIs, whether a woman is menopausal or not. PACs are the active molecule of the cranberry that prevents bacterial adherence to the bladder wall and has been shown to reduce the incidence of UTIs. PACs are extracted from cranberries using a specialized process. 36mg of PACs the amount contained in UTIVA reduces the number of UTIs that a person will experience. Other supplements simply don’t contain PACs or have an inadequate amount. Recurrent UTIs can be a nuisance to get under control. Many women have to make several visits to their doctors to see if they have an infection, once they have a symptom. Doctors are busy and it’s not always easy to get in. Now, there’s a way for women to test their urine in the privacy of their own home. UTIVA has a home test strips that provide convenience and peace of mind for women experiencing UTIs.

To order cranberry supplements and/or UTI test strips go to UTIVA: https://www.utivahealth.ca/ Use Promo Code UTIVALOVE and enjoy a 10-per-cent discount on your purchase. For the leakage of urine component of genitourinary syndrome of menopause, there’s lots of treatments from increasing water-based fluids (I know, it counter-intuitive). But dilute urine is less irritating to the bladder than concentrated urine. They may also benefit from reduction of bladder irritants such as alcohol, spicy foods, tomatoes, citrus, coffee, and tea. Localized estrogen therapy in cream or ring form will prevent urinary tract infections in women at menopause. Localized estrogen helps to provide support to the mid-urethra and balance the ph to prevent bladder infections. The Kegel Throne is the latest technology in treating urinary incontinence. Many women are frustrated when doing Kegels over and over to no effect – especially for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). If your doctor suggests you go to a pelvic floor physiotherapist and if after three visits, there’s no change, it’s time to move on to something like the Kegel Throne. The Kegel Throne is an electro-magnetic therapeutic device that delivers 11,000 Kegels in 28 minutes. You sit on the chair fully clothed. Here’s more information: http://arbutuslaser.com/geneveve/ If the Kegel Throne is not for you, then a pessary just might be. A pessary is a small medical-grade silicone device that is inserted into the vagina to support the mid-urethra to prevent leaks. Women can service a pessary herself removing it every two weeks and cleaning it. Or she can have her health care provider service it every three months. She has the option of wearing a pessary all the time or just during exercise. And good news! A woman can be sexually active while wearing a pessary. It’s a great option. If none of those treatments are appealing, a minimally invasive trans-vaginal tape (TVT) is another treatment option. A TVT is a mesh tape that is placed under your urethra like a sling or hammock for support. The tensionfree vaginal tape (TVT) procedure provides support for a urethra, so the urethra remains closed when you cough or sneeze and then you won’t leak urine.

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Talking Politics

Frank Bucholtz

Langley Residents are Enjoying a Rare Eclipse - In Politics

ust like a solar eclipse, which blocks out the sun, this political eclipse has for a brief time blocked out the worst features of party politics. Why? For one of the very few times in history, the federal and provincial governments are both in minority positions. At the local level, party politics has been in disfavour for more than 20 years and seems very unlikely to make a return on either Langley Township or Langley City council, or the Langley Board of Education. The B.C. government has very rarely been in a minority position. There was a lot of instability in the first 30 years after B.C. joined Canada in 1871, largely due to the fact that there were no political parties. After 1903, minority governments hardly ever happened - and they never lasted long. The current NDP minority government has been unusually stable. May will mark three years since the election, and the government took oﬃce in July 2017. It is quite likely to reach its three-year anniversary. The stability is due to a confidence and supply agreement signed by NDP and Green MLAs. The agreement still stands, and even though Green Party leader Andrew Weaver has stepped down from that post and is now an independent MLA, he says he is still bound by it. If he or another NDP or Green MLA were to resign their seat, and a BC Liberal MLA is elected, that could end the agreement. The Green Party is now in the midst of a leadership race and its outcome could also affect the agreement, if the new leader turns her or his back on it. In Ottawa, the Liberals now have a minority government and are starting to discover that things don’t go all your way when more MPs in the House of Commons come from other parties. Minority governments at the federal level have been common since 1957 - there have been no fewer than nine of them since that year. Each MP has more power, and every vote counts. MPs are not the “nobodies” that Pierre Trudeau derisively referred to them as - not when the governing party needs every vote. A lot has been accomplished under minority governments in Ottawa. Among those achievements are Medicare, the Canadian flag, the first woman to hold a federal cabinet

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portfolio and inclusion of First Nations people on the voters list. In more recent years, the two Stephen Harper minority governments brought in Tax-Free Savings Accounts. Seniors have generally benefited from minority governments. Prime ministers and premiers want to keep every vote their parties gained and add to those totals, so generally will not bring in policies that are overly punitive. A good example of this came under the first minority government of John Diefenbaker. He was elected in 1957, giving the Progressive Conservatives their first time in oﬃce in 22 years. One of the early acts of his government was to boost old age pensions (now OAS). At that time, it was the only money remitted to seniors by the federal government, as the Canada Pension Plan did not exist. That came later, from another minority government - the Liberals under Lester Pearson. The current NDP provincial government under John Horgan has ended Medical Service Plan premiums. While these were paid by everyone over a certain income level, the bills often hit seniors a little harder, as many working people had their premiums at least partially paid by employers. What about local governments? The three local governments have usually been fairly free of party or slate politics. However, from 1996-99 the Langley Leadership Team controlled both Township council and the school board. Even though much was accomplished, many Langley residents did not like the more confrontational tone that emerged in local politics. The LLT lost its majority in 1999 and was history after 2002. A rival slate, Langley Citizens Coalition, didn’t do well in the 1999 election either. Since 2002, every council and school board member elected has been an independent. While many independents have worked together on a number of issues, the local governments reflect a variety of views of citizens. A council or school board member’s vote is not always predictable. Enjoy the eclipse of parties while it lasts. It won’t last at the federal or provincial level. It does seem quite likely that independents will continue to be elected to the three local governments in the foreseeable future.

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Andrew Dunn

Rainy day fund

inter in the Pacific Northwest brings with it lots of rain and some snow, making it a good time to stay indoors where it’s warm and dry.

Unfortunately, the inclement weather can also lead to higher heating and electricity bills, as well as a risk of flooding or water damage. Having a “rainy day” fund provides a buffer against these sorts of financial burdens. So, this month I’d like to discuss a few quick budget and savings tips that everyone can use to minimize the risk and financial impact of rising costs or unexpected repair bills. As of Jan. 1, every Canadian 18 years or older has another $6,000 in tax-free savings account room available to them. The tax-free savings account, or TFSA, is an excellent place to hold your “rainy day” funds for unexpected emergencies. Money in the TFSA can grow or earn interest, tax free, and

funds withdrawn from the TFSA are not taxable. This means that your emergency savings can compound taxfree while they are invested and won’t increase your taxable income if you have to draw on them to fix that leaky roof. The total contribution limit for anyone who has been eligible since the TFSAs inception in 2009 is $69,500. Being trapped inside due to foul weather is also a good excuse to do a little preventative maintenance to hopefully avoid the need to dip into your savings unexpectedly. Check the hoses on your washing machine for loose connections to avoid leaks, and check the dryer vent flap to make sure it’s not sticking open due to lint or malfunction. A stuck dryer flap can be a major source of heat loss and a potential entry point for pests. A simple check to make sure yours is working properly could save you up to $120 annually in heating costs.

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January saw the delivery of the latest property assessment notice, which of course, is used to determine your property taxes. If you are 55 and older, or a surviving spouse of any age, you can defer part or all of your property taxes on your principle residence, with interest, until the property is sold. This can defer thousands of dollars in taxes, freeing up that cash flow to top up your budget or your “rainy day” fund. A rainy day can also be a good time to create or review a family inventory, which is a collection of all the important information pertaining to your family that can assist with planning and tracking your financial and estate goals. An up-to-date inventory will prove invaluable to your surviving heirs, executors, and advisors. It will also help you to step back and look at your overall financial situation to ensure you have considered all aspects of your financial affairs. Our team provides clients with a fillable template to make recording the right information easy and we would be more than happy to share that template with you upon request.

You can also check your water heater for rust or leaks and install a water heater blanket, which insulates your water heater tank reducing the energy required to keep the water hot. Unplugging electronics that are not in use and using a programmable thermostat so that your heat is lower during the night, or when you are away from the home, are other ways to reduce your electricity bill by another $50 to $170 per year. For those interested in tackling some larger home improvement projects during the winter months, there is a BC Senior’s Home Renovation Tax Credit of up to $1,000, which can be claimed whether you own or rent your home, or by individuals who share a home with a senior relative. For low income seniors, there is also the Home Adaptations for Independence program in the form of up to a $20,000 forgivable loan to help eligible seniors or their landlords finance modifications to improve accessibility, safety, and independent living. Finally, I wouldn’t be much of a financial advisor if I didn’t encourage you to use the dreary winter months to review your finances. ■ 22

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For those interested in making their own inventory important information to include is all of your personal information, a listing of your professional advisors, your banking and investment information, a listing of your other assets, your pension information, debts owed to you, and the location of important documents like insurance contracts, birth certificates, SIN cards, tax returns, Wills, POAs etc. You should also mark the document with the date it was prepared or updated and secure it in safe place, given the sensitive nature of the information it contains. You can password protect the electronic copy and store any printed copies in a safe or safety deposit box along with your other sensitive documents. For questions or comments about the above information, or any other financial topics, contact Dunn Wealth Management anytime. We’d love to hear from you and we’re here to help, rain or shine. Andrew Dunn, CIM, Vice President & Associate Portfolio Manager Dunn Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities 604-881-8515 or Andrew.g.dunn@rbc.com

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