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JULY, 2003 SENIOR CONNECTOR www.seniorconnector.com PAGE 15 B.C. Seniors’ Games - Zone 8 Report BY WILF SCHNEIDER In 2 months many of our Seniors will be heading to Chilliwack to take part in the Seniors’ Games, which start on September 3. Next year the Games will be held in Penticton. All Seniors age 55 and over are eligible to take part in the Games, and we welcome all Seniors who may be interested, to our meetings which are currently held at the Heritage House. Our next meeting is on Thursday, July 17, at 10:00 A.M. This will be our last regular meeting before the Games in Chilliwack. Those who have signed up for uniforms will be able to pick them up at this meeting. There will be a meeting in August in Sorrento to pick up the balance of the uniforms, and perhaps to clean up last minute details. More on our August meeting in the next issue. Maureen Cavalsky of Salmon Arm, Mary Ellen Pakka of Sorrento and Peter Baron of Kamloops will be taking part in cycling this year. In horseshoes we have Robert East, Gay East and Betty Goward from Chase; Kevin Scallon from Ashcroft and Ted Peters, Ken Mount and Emil Foltan from Salmon Arm all heading for Chilliwack. The darts winners were Pearl Thompson from Kamloops, Snuffy Clark from Chase, Gladys Robins and Robert Williams from Ashcroft, Diane Tessaro and Arnold Tallis from Revelstoke and Corry & Doris Hogg from Heffley Creek. This year’s tennis winners, all from Kamloops, are Prue Reber, Gary Reber, Sylvia Chalmers, Tom Poulton, Janet Wallace, Keith Wallace, Joyce Riches, Suzanne Legault, Clara Leaman, Bob Siegrist, Terry Macdonald, Jack Meuwissen, John Plowman, Louise Gifford and Jim Gifford. We have 2 teams of Slow Pitch. The age 55+ consists of Rose Fowlie from Revelstoke, Gerry Bryce from Sorrento, Harry Bryce from Celista, Ffloyd Haller from Clinton, Jim Wiewior from Salmon Arm, Larry Langhorn from Tappen, Michael Abbott from Enderby, Joy Hurst from Canoe and Ken Littlehohns, Marj Higgins, Roy Grant, Larry Strohmaier, Mill McGaw and Gary Know all from Kamloops. The 65+ team consists of Len Fowles, Art Jaccard, Ray Teare, Frank Bencher, Robert Anderson, Myrt Lamb, Ron Lamb, Maureen Deys, Marlene St. John, Dick Sawada, George Blakey, Jim Tateishi, Joe Laviolette, Howard Miller, Roy Scott, all from Kamloops and John Scarcelli from Revelstoke. This year will be the first time we have entrants for Bocce. Angelo Posceri, Letter To The Editor Dear Editor On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society Residential Campaign 2003 I would like to extend a thank you to the people of the Kamloops area for their contributions to this year’s April campaign. Once again, you have shown that you are generous and caring individuals. Thank you to the wonderful, hardworking and dedicated volunteers for their commitment and especially the Zone Captains and Canvassers, who spent many hours canvassing to raise funds for this very worthwhile cause. The donations are used to fund cancer research and offer prevention, education and support programs. Thank you to the local Media for their tremendous support in publishing our campaign and to the many local businesses for their donations to our Volunteer Appreciation Night. Once again thank you for your support.º Sincerely Coleen Swan Residential Campaign Coordinator Canadian Cancer Society Certified Care Aid Available for in-home respite care Bondable Excellent references Reasonable Rate Call 574-0648 Tony Scaracella and Joe Endrizzi from Revelstoke will be our representatives. In Ladies’ Golf we have Jean Blakey, Joyce Fraser Shirley Wiklund and Inez Schuster from Kamloops, Sy Pringle from Salmon Arm and Dee Laidlaw, Margaret Cleavely, Theresa Gieselman, Evelyn Johanson and Ingrid Whalley, all from Chase. We also have one more entrant, Peter Reinke from Kamloops, in Table Tennis. After many, many years of taking an active part in Zone 8 Doris Morgan from Revelstoke has decided to pass on the job of area representative to some one else. Doris has been dilgent in her duties representing Revelstoke for so many years McArthur Park Lawn Bowling Club We have had an exciting start to our bowling year with visits to other Interior lawn bowling clubs and their visit to our 2003 opening day on May 31. Sixty hardy bowlers from Vernon, Merritt, Kelowna and Riverside had a great day of games in rain and shine. This annual highlight was followed by a provincial first – the B.C. Blind Bowlers tournament was held June 8 at McArthur Park Club. Visiting bowlers, markers and directors (for the blind bowlers) came from Nanaimo, Kelowna, Calgary and Salmon Arm. Our local bowlers did well in the competition. We learned we have the largest blind bowlers club in B.C. McArthur bowlers play Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Blind bowlers play Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Smooth-soled shoes are a must. Call 376- 0917 for more information or to arrange free instruction. Friends In Need Home Care Providing independence and dignity for seniors and their family in the comfort of their home. * Personal Care/companionship * Housekeeping/Laundry * Meal planning and preparation * Dr. appointments/shopping * Outings * Hair care Call: 554-0419 Cell: 318-1694 and we are all sure she will retain her interest in our activities. Thank you, Doris, for all your help and we all wish you the best. We have an opportunity to raise some more funds for our Zone. Each year the local adult soccer groups hold a huge Kamloops Invitational Soccer Tournament during the British Columbia Day week-end in August. They require a number of Field Marshalls and have offered the Field Marshall positions to us. To volunteer or for more information call Liz Karpluk at Flowers by Valleyview, 374-4312. or Wilf Schneider, 374-7201. We will require about 20 volunteers and no previous experience is necessary. Coronation Coins Featuring Updated Effigy The new and more contemporary effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will appear on the obverse side of all Canadian circulation coins. Special collector coins and coin sets commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation are now available on the RCM web site and include: Coronation Proof Silver Dollar; Coronation Special Edition Uncirculated Set featuring the traditional seven circulation coin designs; the 1953 Coronation set featuring the original 1953 effigy and the double dates of 1953-2003 on all obverse sides of the 1- cent, 5-cent, 25-cent, 50-cent and 1-dollar coins, and the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Stamp and Coin Set, a joint offering by Canada Post and the Royal Canadian Mint. The updated effigy was designed by Canadian artist Susanna Blunt. Internationally acclaimed, Ms. Blunt is no stranger to the Royal Family. In 1997, she painted and personally delivered to Buckingham Palace a portrait of His Highness, Prince Edward. McKnight Manor Room & Board for Non Smoking Seniors Private Room Cable TV Home cooked meals Laundry facilities available . Transportation available Fully staffed 24-hours-a-day All-inclusive fee $1070.00 per month includes GST. Call Mary or George at (250) 579-1994 Always Healthy GIFT AND HEALTH FOOD STORE Supplements, Dried Herbs and Spices, Organic Flours and Grains, Fresh Nuts and Trail Mix, Greeting Cards, Natural Beauty Products, Crystals, Angels, Candles, Kitchen Tools, Aromatherapy and Sports Nutrition Naturally on the North Shore! #8 - 724 Sydney Ave. • 376-1310 (Across the street from Northills Shopping Centre) Comfort Zone A full service Agency taking care of all your Basic Foot Care, Home Support and Attendant Care needs Certified, Insured and Bonded 376-7616 or toll free1-866-319-3388 Servicing the Thompson Health Region since 1999 Non-Medical Home Support Service * Yard / House Maintenance *Housekeeping * Companionship *Transportation Julie Layh 573-5077 *Insured *Bondable *Free Estimates Home Care Specialists with Heart. ❀ Home Makers ❀ Personal Care ❀ House Cleaners ❀ Companion ❀ Live In Arrangements ❀ Respite If you need a service that you don’t see — call: IN-HOME CARE 851-0078 We Aim To Fill All Your Needs! #314 — 141 Victoria Street, Kamloops Fax: 851-0016
PAGE 14 SENIOR CONNECTOR www.seniorconnector.com JULY, 2003 This drawing was recently uncovered with other old family memorabilia by a member of Bob Pick’s family. It was returned to him after more than 70 years. The drawing, originally in colour, was done in 1927, when Bob was about seven years old. Bob now enjoys life as a resident of Desert Gardens. THESE are the “Good Old Days.” COMMERCIAL CRIME SECTION SENIORS’ FRAUD BEAT Phone Fraud • Congratulations! You’ve won the grand prize ... but you don’t remember even entering the contest! • You’re offered a once-in-a-lifetime investment that offers a huge return. • You’re told you’re a winner, and all you have to do is pay for the delivery, processing, taxes, duties or some other fee to receive the prize. Be on the lookout for these and other offers that promise great wealth with minimal effort. If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Never give out credit card, bank account, or other personal information over the telephone, unless you have initiated the call yourself and know the company. If you are unsure about the intent of a caller and are feeling uncomfortable, just say “no thanks” and hang up the phone. For more information on protecting yourself, visit our website at www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca Emergency, police, & fraud phone numbers IF,and only if, there is an emergency, call 911 IF you have been a victim of a crime, call the RCMP at 828-3000 IF you have information that could help to solve a crime, call Crimestoppers at 374-TIPS (8477) 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) IF you would like information about the legitimacy of a company, such as a telemarketing fraud, call Kamloops District Commercial Crime Unit at 828-3174 or Phonebusters at 1-888-495-8501 Congratulations to all the members of the North Shore Community Centre who celebrate their birthdays in July. Dinner and silent auction were enjoyed by all. PHOTO: MARGARET REID North Shore CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 you have any items that you wish to donate, please bring them to our Hostess in the Maple Room. Of course we also accept items for our Flea Market as well. Thank you for thinking of us for your donations. Our FUNDRAISER DINNER was held June 23rd and we had Roast Beef with all the trimmings and fried chicken, and there were a variety of salads. Frieda Woerler was the entertainer, playing her accordion. She certainly can get your hands clapping to her fast paced music, and those that dance are quick to get out onto the dance floor. Tourism Kamloops July-Aug 2003 HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our members who have a birthday in July, John Chevarctacki, Ida Green, Betty Illsey, Ionalda Jamrich, Freda Long, Jean Riggs, Audrey Robertson, Pauline Smith, Hazel Tymo, Mary White, Juliana Woroch, Betsy Farr, Bob Irvine, Jessie Birrell, Piper George and, Mike Keetch. Happy Birthday to all of you! TIPZ & TOEZ will be operating during the summer months, so that is great for all of us who use their great service. Please phone or come to the Front Desk to select an appointment time. You will enjoy it. The computer classes are still very busy, but summer is here so they are reduced to give the instructors some PLEASE CONTACT THE FACILITY TO CONFIRM TIME, PRICE, AND DATE. IF YOU KNOW OF ANY EVENTS TO BE LISTED ON THIS CALENDAR, PLEASE CALL THE KAMLOOPS VISITOR INFO CENTRE, 374-3377 JULY Jul-Oct 25....Farmers’ Market (Saturdays) .........................................200 Block St. Paul St. ......377-0055 .....................Farmers’ Market (Wednesdays) ....................................400 Block Victoria St .......377-0055 Jul 1.............Canada Day Folkfest .....................................................Riverside Park ..................372-5751 Jul 1.............Art in the Park .................................................................Riverside Park ..................372-7323 Jul 2-31........Music in the Park ............................................................Riverside Park ..................374-3377 Jul 4-6..........First Nations Gathering 2003: “Jesus Walks Among Us” ...Powwow Grounds............374-8196 Jul 5-6..........Miniature Air Show Large Scale Radio Controlled Airplanes.....Morrison Ranch Field .250-523--6474 Jul 10-13......Kamloops Aquatics AAA Long Course Meet...............Canada Games Pool ........828-3580 Jul 11...........Miss Kamloops Pageant Ambassador Program..........Sagebrush Theatre ..........376-1439 Jul 12-13......Savona Fishing Derby....................................................Savona .......................250-373-2515 Jul 12-18......Cattle Drive - Bar M Ranch to Kamloops (Ashcroft) ...............................................372-7075 Jul 13-20......Party ‘til the Cows Come Home ....................................Various Locations............372-7722 July 14.........Our Lady Peace in concert ............................................Sport Mart Place...............374-9200 July 15-20....Merritt Mountain Music Festival www.mountainfest.com Merritt......................374-9200 July 17-21....Kamloops Int’l Baseball Tournament ...........................Norbrock Stadium............828-3580 July 18-19....Skwlax Traditional Pow Wow 2003 Skwlax Powwow Arbour, Chase ...........250-679-3203 July 26-27....Pacific Northwest Marathon Canoe & Kayak Championship Pioneer Park..........376-6017 July 27.........97.5 FM River Family Festival........................................Riverside Park ..................372-2197 July 29.........Kamloops MS Self Help Group 10th Annual Fundraising Comedy and Variety Show ...............................................................................................................Forster’s............................376-1269 AUGUST Aug-Oct 25..Farmers’ Market (Saturdays) .........................................200 Block St. Paul St. ......377-0055 .....................Farmers’ Market (Wednesdays) ....................................400 Block Victoria St .......377-0055 Aug1-31.......Music in the Park ............................................................Riverside Park ..................374-3377 Aug 1-3........Kamloopa Pow Wow ......................................................Chief Louis Centre ...........828-9700 Aug 3...........Zef’s Birthday..................................................................Wildlife Park .....................573-3242 Aug 3-9........Canadian Rifle Silhouette Championships..............................................................374-5082 Aug 4...........Highland Valley Copper Mine Open House..................Logan Lake.............1-250-523-3507 Aug 5-8........2nd Annual Youth Discovery Day Camp ......................Kamloops Museum ..........828-3576 Aug 8-10......10th Annual Bonaparte Traditional Pow Wow .............Historic Hat Creek Ranch .................................................................................................................1-250-457-6206 or 1-250-457-9946 Aug 9-10......Pritchard Rodeo..............................................................Rodeo Grounds .....1-250-577-3461 Aug 10.........Horse Racing ..................................................................Sagebrush Downs............314-9645 Aug 15-17....11th Annual Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival ...Salmon Arm ...........1-250-833-4096 Aug 16-17....Western Canadian Orienteering & Rogaining Championships.........dsmithqqq@shaw.ca Aug 17.........Horse Racing ..................................................................Sagebrush Downs............314-9645 Aug 21.........Hot Night in the City Car Show .....................................Downtown.........................372-2292 Aug 22-23....Kamloops Pro Rodeo .....................................................KXA ...................................554-1444 Aug 23.........9th Annual Heritage House Tour & Tea........................Kamloops Museum ..........828-3576 Aug 23.........Sorrento Blue Grass Festival ........................................Sorrento Centre ........250-675-2421 Aug 23-24....Canadian Orienteering & Rogaining Championships........................dsmithqqq@shaw.ca Aug 24.........Horse Racing ..................................................................Sagebrush Downs............314-9645 Aug 27-31....Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede ..................Armstrong .................250-546-9406 Aug 30-Sep1 North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo............................Barriere Fair Grounds Aug 31.........Horse Racing ..................................................................Sagebrush Downs............314-9645 time for their own work at home. We do thank them for their devotion to the computer training sessions, we all appreciate it very much as we now have other doors open to us for communicating with friends and relatives, and learning about other things in the world through the internet. Thank you! The FLOWER GAR- DENS around our complex are really showing their wonderful colours now. We are very proud of the work done by our volunteers and our gardener. A group of our volunteers from NSCC and Cottonwood Manor gathered together near the Pagoda building at Tranquille and Fortune to plant flowers to beautify this triangle of land. It looks fantastic! When we speak about gardens, it always reminds us that the Judge for the COMMUNITY IN BLOOM event will be in Kamloops to judge our City around the 22nd of August. The Judge will be touring the City, so please all you seniors, and all others, please pick up any garbage you spot in your area. Let’s all do our part to beautify our area, and encourage others to do the same. Your assistance is truly appreciated! The North Shore Community Centre carpet bowling and cribbage are continuing all summer, so come and enjoy a game with these groups. Please see the calendar of events for times. The Maple room is open every weekday for coffee, tea, and treats from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. When you come to the Maple room please remember to bring those grocery tapes you get from Safeway and Coopers. Remember, each tape is a help to us. Please use the CALEN- DAR OF EVENTS in this SENIOR CONNECTOR paper to find all those events that you would like to attend. Until the next time, please be careful everyone. Volunteers Needed for KAMLOOPS RCMP Speed Watch Program If you are: • between the ages of 19-75 • have a clean driving record • willing to complete necessary training • willing to volunteer a small amount of time to help the traffic situation in your community and like making new friendships, we would like to talk to you! If you are interested in becoming an RCMP volunteer please attend one of the following locations to pick up an application form: • Downtown Community Police Office • Main Detachment • North Shore Community Police Office
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