June - Senior Connector
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JUNE, 2003 SENIOR CONNECTOR www.seniorconnector.com PAGE 19<br />
AL-ANON/ALTEEN<br />
A fellowship of relatives and friends<br />
of alcoholics that support each other<br />
and find a new beginning. 374-2456.<br />
KAMLOOPS BUSINESS &<br />
Professional Women’s Club meets<br />
the second Monday of each month.<br />
Bring a friend and join us! For more<br />
information contact Jeane at 376-<br />
0449.<br />
STROKE RECOVERY CLUB meets<br />
on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday<br />
each month from 10:30 am to 1:00<br />
pm at the Parkview Activity Centre.<br />
For info call Shannon Muir 579-0084<br />
or Melody 376-8357. Speech<br />
Therapy for Stroke Survivors.<br />
CANOE SENIORS<br />
ASSOCIATION Br. #92.<br />
Phone 832-5339. Box 266, Canoe,<br />
B.C. V0E 1K0. 7330, 49th St., N.E.<br />
First and third Mon. BINGO 1:30<br />
p.m. Every Tues. Carpet BOWLING<br />
1 p.m. Every Wed. CRIB 2 p.m.<br />
Every Second Wed. DANCING 8<br />
p.m. Every Thurs. QUILTING 1 p.m.<br />
Every second Fri. CRIB 7 pm Every<br />
fourth Mon. GENERAL MEETING 2<br />
p.m. We need new people with new<br />
ideas.<br />
KAMLOOPS GARDEN CLUB<br />
meets the fourth Wednesday of<br />
each month at<br />
Heritage House at 7 p.m.<br />
For more information call 554-1285<br />
MINIATURE AIR SHOW<br />
presented by<br />
HIGH COUNTRY FLYERS<br />
(Model aircraft)<br />
July 5 and 6<br />
Morrison Ranch Field<br />
10 am-3 pm<br />
Concession &<br />
Dry camping available.<br />
Potluck Supper<br />
Saturday Night.<br />
It’s fun! It’s for everyone!<br />
Don Lurkins 374-8727<br />
Don Hiebert 573-7556<br />
John Morrison 523-9510<br />
RED CROSS SOCIETY<br />
NEW LOCATION<br />
340B — 12TH AVE.<br />
Located behind the Lampost.<br />
Volunteers are welcome<br />
372-2334<br />
LADIES 50+ SLO-PITCH<br />
Rose 376-5219,<br />
Jean 376-5887, or<br />
Joyce 376-9869.<br />
Multiple Sclerosis<br />
Society of Canada<br />
Kamloops and Area<br />
Chapter<br />
Providing confidential information,<br />
support, education and advocacy for<br />
people affected by MS and their<br />
friends and families. Contact us at<br />
314-0773 or 1-888-304-6622 for<br />
information about our meetings,<br />
Movement and Relaxation Sessions,<br />
Education Sessions, Equipment<br />
Loan, and other programs. We can<br />
help!<br />
Alzheimer meetings<br />
536 Tranquille<br />
Road<br />
544-2440<br />
1-800-886-6946<br />
CONNECT — Living With Cancer<br />
Information and Support Network.<br />
The Canadian Cancer Society<br />
Office, 685 Victoria St. from 9:30-<br />
11:30 a.m.<br />
KAMLOOPS FOOD BANK —<br />
Needs volunteers to donate a few<br />
hours per week for daily operations<br />
and distributing food. Please call<br />
372-2250 to volunteer or for more<br />
information.<br />
THE AFTERNOON AUXILIARY to<br />
R.I.H. are seeking male and female<br />
volunteers for a variety of positions.<br />
To apply — please call the Volunteer<br />
Convenor — Hazel Hanson at 374-<br />
4365 or 374-5111 local 2331.<br />
OSTEOPOROSIS<br />
SUPPORT GROUP<br />
Heritage House first Tuesday of each<br />
month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Lois 372-7104<br />
or Joan 374-4871.<br />
NORTH KAMLOOPS ELKS 469<br />
102, 1121 12TH ST. Crib every<br />
Wed., 7 pm-9:30 pm FMI 376-4684<br />
or 376-4748.<br />
The Kamloops MS Self-Help Group<br />
will meet at Noon, Monday, <strong>June</strong> 9 at<br />
The Brass Kettle Restaurant, reasonable<br />
prices, accessible, across<br />
from Aberdeen Canadian Tire.<br />
Everyone Welcome! FMI: Cheryl<br />
828-0413<br />
LIP READING CLASS.<br />
To register call 828-6233.<br />
Thrift Store Volunteers Needed.<br />
Simply The Best Thrift Store, 521<br />
Seymour St. needs volunteers to<br />
sort, display, and sell. Proceeds<br />
support adults with developmental<br />
disabilities. Interested Call 374-<br />
3245.<br />
KAMLOOPS ARTS &<br />
CRAFTS CLUB<br />
Pottery<br />
Free Classes for seniors 60+<br />
Tuesdays (Ongoing), 2-4pm<br />
Instructor: Dian Britt Contact 573-<br />
1838. There will be a very small<br />
charge for clay.<br />
Morning Sun Toastmasters meets<br />
at Kamloops Art Gallery, 465<br />
Victoria, 7am every Thursday. Come<br />
visit and see! Communication,<br />
Confidence, Leadership, Growth,<br />
Education, Friendship. It’s time to<br />
overcome your public speaking<br />
fears! Call: Norm 579-8738, Cindy<br />
828-4135, Eric 554-0528.<br />
BC SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY<br />
will hold its 3rd Annual<br />
Flea Market & Hot Dog Sale<br />
on Sat., <strong>June</strong> 7 in the United Church<br />
Hall, St. Paul St. Any donations are<br />
welcome. Phone 374-5939 for more<br />
info.<br />
HISTORIC HAT CREEK RANCH<br />
Draft Horse Demonstration <strong>June</strong> 21.<br />
Trapper’s Race & Rendezvous,<br />
Aug. 2 through the 3. Bonaparte<br />
Pow wow, August 8 through Sunday<br />
Aug. 10. 11th Annual Top hand<br />
Cowboy Competition. Sept. 13.<br />
Info 250-457-9722 www.hotcreekranch.com<br />
OVERLANDER WOMEN’S INSTI-<br />
TUTE meets 1st & 3rd Tues. at<br />
Parkview Centre, 7pm. New members<br />
welcome. Call: 376-0418<br />
OVERLANDER EXTENDED CARE<br />
AUXILIARY, 953 Southill St., meets<br />
2nd Tues. of each month<br />
September-<strong>June</strong>, 1 pm in the meeting<br />
room. Proceeds benefit residents<br />
of Overlander. New members welcome.<br />
Info Donna 554-5569.<br />
KAMLOOPS FEATHER & FUR<br />
CLUB! we meet first Sunday of each<br />
month at Valleyview Hall at 1:30<br />
p.m. For more information call<br />
Bernard at 376-2371.<br />
Excelsior Rebekah Lodge #23,<br />
General mtg I.O.O.F. Hall Tuesdays<br />
evenings 7:30 pm. <strong>June</strong> 10 Gen.<br />
mtg. <strong>June</strong> 24 Potluck dinner 6pm.<br />
We recess for July and August. 374-<br />
0949 or 372-3339.<br />
WOMEN’S SOFTBALL is still<br />
looking for women 45+ to play ball<br />
Fridays 6-8 pm at Crestline Field (on<br />
the way to the airport) Beginners<br />
welcome. Drop in or call Rose 376-<br />
5219 or Pat 376-8581.<br />
CPAK Chronic Pain Association<br />
of Kamloops.<br />
12:30 pm last Wed. of month. People<br />
in Motion, 6E, 750 Cottonwood Ave.<br />
Resources and Support for those in<br />
chronic pain. Info at 554-1615.<br />
SHUSWAP LAKE ACCORDION<br />
FESTIVAL, <strong>June</strong> 27, 28, 29. Enjoy a<br />
weekend of accordon music with old<br />
and new friends. Sportsman Resort<br />
on beautiful Shuswap Lake, Blind<br />
Bay, B.C. (250) 675-2595.<br />
Financial Planning<br />
SEMINAR for <strong>Senior</strong>s<br />
“Financing Your<br />
Independent Living Style”<br />
<strong>June</strong> 21/03 - 2 to 4 p.m.<br />
at <strong>Senior</strong>s Centre<br />
Branch 109<br />
170 - 5th Ave. S.E.<br />
Refreshments served<br />
www.piccadillyterrace.com<br />
Anemia Institute for Research<br />
and Education.<br />
FREE<br />
InformationSession<br />
Sat., <strong>June</strong> 14<br />
Fatigue,<br />
Anemia & Cancer<br />
10 am to 12 Noon.<br />
Lunch served.<br />
Informed Healthcare<br />
Decisions<br />
1pm to 3 pm<br />
Glenfair <strong>Senior</strong>s Centre, South end<br />
of 5th Avenue, behind the<br />
Courhouse, Kamloops. Fatigue is<br />
one of the most common sideeffects<br />
of cancer and its treatment<br />
any may last long after treatment is<br />
finished. Although there are a number<br />
of sources of fatigue in cancer,<br />
anemia is one of the most prevalent.<br />
Learn how to better manage<br />
the symptoms of fatigue, and how<br />
to communicate effectively with<br />
health providers. Durhane Wong-<br />
Rieger, Ph.D., President and CEO<br />
of the Anemia Institute for<br />
Research and Education, will lead<br />
both interactive sessions. To register<br />
please call the Canadian<br />
Cancer Society @ 250-374-9188<br />
prior to <strong>June</strong> 7.<br />
DISABLED PARKING<br />
PLACARDS<br />
Temporary and Permanent<br />
are available at:<br />
6E - 750 Cottonwood Ave.<br />
Kamloops, BC V2B 3X2<br />
376-7878 or 1-800-414-4241<br />
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm<br />
SPARC<br />
applications<br />
and renewals<br />
also welcome<br />
I’m too old to be<br />
called a young person,<br />
too young to be<br />
called an old person,<br />
therefore, I must be<br />
a senior in training.<br />
Boaters & Fishermen<br />
Do you operate a boat<br />
under 13 feet<br />
If you do, you now need a<br />
BOAT OPERATOR<br />
CARD<br />
Exam $25 - Course $60<br />
Includes BOAT manual and exam<br />
Group & student rates<br />
Andy 374-4531<br />
Thompson River Navigation<br />
Course provider for the<br />
Lifesaving Society<br />
NOW IN<br />
OUR 25 th<br />
SEASON<br />
KAMLOOPS<br />
FARMERS MARKET<br />
SATURDAYS<br />
3rd & St. Paul – 8 am to 12<br />
Noon<br />
April 18 through Oct. 25<br />
WEDNESDAYS<br />
In the 400 block Victoria St.<br />
between TNRD & Plaza Hotel<br />
8 am to 2 pm<br />
April 23 through Oct. 29<br />
Local fruit & vegetables<br />
and specialty items<br />
For Stall Rental call 577-3461<br />
Piccadilly Terrace<br />
now under construction<br />
91-unit Rental complex<br />
* Kitchenette in all suites<br />
* 2 Chef prepared meals daily<br />
* Housekeeping and linen<br />
service<br />
* Organized Activities<br />
* Shuttle Bus<br />
* 24 Hour Staffing, security<br />
call alerts<br />
and more . . .<br />
Located at 810 10th St. SW<br />
Salmon Arm, across from<br />
the Piccadilly Place Mall<br />
For more information,<br />
call (250) 803-0060<br />
Box 161, Salmon Arm,<br />
BC V1E 4N3
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