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Page 24Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comMay 2012Barriere & District Seniors SocietyMAY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©Happy Mother’sDay4433 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2 3 4 5Carpet BowlingCarpet Bowling10 am10 am Fun Cards 1 pmExec. Mtg. 2 pmCrafts 1 pmGeneral Mtg. &Potluck 3 pm6 7 8 9 10 11 12Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling10 amCrafts 1 pmFun Cards 1 pmCarpet Bowling10 amMother’s Day Tea& Baraar11am - 1 pmMother’s Day13 14 15 16 17 18 19Carpet BowlingMother’s Day10 am Fun Cards and Carpet BowlingBreakfast Whist 7 pmCrafts Wind-up Wind-up 1 pm 10 am9 - 10:30 am1 pm20Victoria Day21 22 23 24 25 26Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling10 amCarpet Bowling10 amFletcher Park Senior’s Resource CentreMAY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©320A Second Ave. NESalmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Regular Office Hours: 9 am - 3 pmSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYHAPPY MOTHER’SDAYFoot Care(by appt. only)(LWF)Lunch withFriends1 2 3 4 5Foot Care(by appt. only)Day AwayDay Away6 7 Foot Care 8 9 10 11 12(MMM)(by appt. only)Foot CareMonday Morning (LWF)(by appt. only)MarketLunch withDay Away Day AwayFriendsMother’s Day13 (MMM) 14 15 16 Day Away 17 18 19Monday Morning Foot CareGood Food BoxMarket(by appt. only) Foot CarePickupDay AwayCaregivers Lunch with (by appt. only)Support GroupBoard MeetingFriends10 am10 am20Victoria Day21 22Foot Care23 24 25 26(by appt. only)OFFICE CLOSEDLunch withFriendsFoot Care(by appt. only)Day AwayDay Away27 28 29 30 31Carpet BowlingGod could not be everywhereCarpet BowlingWind-up andWhist 7 pm10 amPotluck and therefore he made mothers.10 am~ Jewish proverb27 (MMM) 28 29 30 31Monday Morning Foot CareMarket(by appt. only) Foot CareDay AwayCaregivers Lunch with (by appt. only)Support Group Friends10 amYou can fool some of the peoplesome of the time,but you can’t fool mom.~Author UnknownSorrento Drop In SocietyMAY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©Shuswap Lake Senior Citizens’ SocietyMAY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©Shuswap Lake SeniorCitizens SocietyBox 1552 — 31 Hudson St. NESalmon Arm, V1E 4P6 250-832-3015SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2 3 4 5Drop in PoolBingoPainters 9 am Drop in Pool Drop in PoolDoors open 4 pmArt Group 9 am Elder Services Drop in Art Group Drop in PoolWalk-in 6 pmChurch Study10 am9 amRegular 7 pmGroup 7 pm6 7Drop in Pool8 9 10 11 12BingoSpiritualist Church Drop in Pool Painters 9 am Drop in Pool Drop in PoolDoors open 4 pm11 amPainters 9 am Art Group 9 am Elder Services Drop in Art Group Drop in PoolWalk-in 6 pmDoors Open 10 am Photo Club 7 pm Church Study10 am9 amRegular 7 pmGroup 7 pmMother’s Day13 14Drop in Pool15Drop in Pool16 17 18 19BingoSpiritualist ChurchPainters 9 am Elder Services Drop in PoolDrop in PoolDoors open 4 pm11 amArt Group 9 am 10 am Drop in Art Group Drop in PoolPainters 9 amWalk-in 6 pmDoors Open 10 amChurch Study Directors Meeting 9 amRegular 7 pmGroup 7 pm10 amVictoria Day20 21Drop in Pool22 23 24 25 26BingoSpiritualist Church Drop in Pool Painters 9 amDrop in PoolDrop in PoolDoors open 4 pm11 amPainters 9 am Art Group 9 amDrop in Art Group Drop in PoolElder ServicesWalk-in 6 pmDoors Open 10 am Photo Club 7 pm Church Study9 am10 amRegular 7 pmGroup 7 pm27 28Drop in Pool29 30 31Spiritualist ChurchPainters 9 am Drop in Pool Drop in PoolDrop in Pool11 amArt Group 9 am Elder Services Drop in Art GroupPainters 9 amDoors Open 10 amChurch Study10 am9 amGroup 7 pmPasschendaele Road, Sorrento, B.C.Phone: 250-675-5358President: Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282Hall Bookings: J. Chisholm 250-675-3835SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2 3 4 5Glee Club ConcertsFootcareMay 11 & 12Quilting 10 am Ladies SnookerPool 1 pm TOPS 8:15 amPool 1 pm2-5 pm7 pm in the Memorial Hall Crib 1:30 pm Pool 6 pmYouth Group Bingo 6:30 pmTickets $10 pp6-10 pm6 7 8 9Footcare10 11 12Pool 1 pm TOPS 8:15 am Quilting 10 amGlee ClubLadies SnookerCrib 1:30 pm Hospice 10:30 am Pool 1 pmGarage Sale9:30 am2-5 pmWheels to Meals Pool 6 pm Youth GroupAA & AlAnon 8 pm6-10 pmMother’s Day13 14 15 16 17 18 19FootcareQuilting 10 am Ladies SnookerPool 1 pm TOPS 8:15 amAA & AlAnon 8 pmPool 1 pm2-5 pmCrib 1:30 pm Pool 6 pmYouth Group6-10 pm20Victoria Day21 22 23 24Footcare25 26Pool 1 pm TOPS 8:15 am Quilting 10 am Ladies SnookerAA & AlAnon 8 pm Crib 1:30 pm General Mtg. 1 pm Pool 1 pm2-5 pmWheels to Meals Pool 6 pm Youth Group Bingo 6:30 pm6-10 pm27 28 29 30 31FootcareQuilting 10 amPool 1 pm TOPS 8:15 amAA & AlAnon 8 pmPool 1 pmCrib 1:30 pm Pool 6 pmYouth Group6-10 pmGood judgment comes fromexperience,and a lot of that could have beenavoided ifI had listened to mom.Chase Seniors CentreMAY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©Chase Creekside Seniors542 Shuswap Avenue • 250-679-8522Open 8:30 to 11:30 am, 1:00 to 4:30 pmSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYCome out and join us in arousing game of horseshoes,Wednesdays at 1 pm1 Exercise 9 am2 3 4 5Line DancingSilver Belles &Fun10 amExercise 9 amBeaus 10 amCarpet BowlingSnooker 1 pmCrib 1 pmBingo 1 pm10 amGames 1 pmHorseshoes 1 pm6 7 8 Exercise 9 am9 10 11 12Line DancingFunExercise 9 amLeague Carpet Silver Belles &10 am Carpet BowlingBowling 10 am Beaus 10 amMini CribSnooker 1 pm 10 amSnooker 1 pm Bingo 1 pm10:30 amGames 1 pm GM 1 pm$5 ppHorseshoes 1 pmMother’s Day13 14 15 Exercise 9 am16 17 18 19Line DancingFunLeague Carpet Silver Belles &Exercise 9 am10 am Carpet BowlingBowling 10 am Beaus 10 amCrib 1 pmSnooker 1 pm 10 amSnooker 1 pm Bingo 1 pmDinner 5 pmGames 1 pmHorseshoes 1 pmVictoria Day20 21 22 Exercise 9 am23 24 25 26Line DancingLeague Carpet Silver Belles &Fun10 amExercise 9 amBowling 10 am Beaus 10 amCarpet BowlingSnooker 1 pmCrib 1 pmSnooker 1 pm Bingo 1 pm10 amGames 1 pmHorseshoes 1 pm27 28 29 Exercise 9 am30 31Line DancingLeague Carpet Silver Belles &Fun10 amBowling 10 am Beaus 10 amCarpet BowlingSnooker 1 pmSnooker 1 pm Bingo 1 pm10 amGames 1 pmHorseshoes 1 pmRoyal Canadian Legion Br. #107MAY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©There’s nothing like a mama-hug.~ Adabella RadiciMother’s Day13 14 15 16 17 18 1927 28 29 30 31515 Shuswap Rd.Chase, B.C.250-679-3536SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYYou don’t have to be of military backgroundto become a member of theRoyal Canadian Legion. For informationon becoming a member inquire at 515Shuswap Ave. or call 250-679-3536.Free Meat Draw4-6:30 pm1 2 3 4 5TGIF DinnerCrib (downstair)5:30 pmClosed7 pm$10 ppFun Darts 2 pmMeat Draw, 50/506 7 8 9 Candle Light Vigil 10 11 12Giant Crib7 pmTGIF DinnerTournament Fun Darts Free Meat DrawCrib (downstair)Fun Darts 2 pmClosed5:30 pmReg. 10-11 am7 pm4-6:30 pm7 pmMeat Draw, 50/50$10 ppStart 11 amLeague Darts7:30 pmClosedClosedClosedFun Darts7 pmFree Meat Draw4-6:30 pmGeneral Meeting7 pmCrib (downstair)7 pmTGIF Dinner5:30 pm$10 ppFun Darts 2 pmMeat Draw, 50/50Victoria Day20 21 22 23 24 25 Fun Darts 2 pm26Meat Draw, 50/50Dart BanquetFun Darts Free Meat DrawCrib (downstair) TGIF DinnerClosedTurtle Valley Band7 pm4-6:30 pm7 pm5:30 pm8 pm$10 pp Members & guestswelcomeFun Darts7 pmFree Meat Draw4-6:30 pmClosedCrib (downstair)7 pmBranch Hours:Mondays: 6-10 pm. Tuesdays: 3:30-8 pm.Wednesdays: Closed (with exception)Thursdays: 6-10 pm. Fridays: 2-8 pm.Saturdays: 1-8 pm.Sundays: Closed (with exception)
May 2012 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 25Upcoming EventsVolunteers NeededGroupsThe Salmon Arm Grandmothers to Grandmothers, a nonprofitgroup fundraising to support African grandmotherscaring for their orphaned grandchildren and others requestgently used items, plants and baking for their 6th AnnualGarage, Plant, Bake sale on Sat. April 28, from 8 amto1pm at 711 16th St. SE, Salmon Arm. Info for drop off call250-832-5454.Arthritis Self-Management Program – Become a Fibromyalgiaand Arthritis self-manager, set goals and create actionplans, understand available treatments and learn ways tocope with your pain. Program takes place 6 consecutive Fridays(with the exception of Good Friday) March 30 to May11, 1 – 3 pm at the Lansdowne Health Unit 36-450 LansdowneSt. Cost: $25 (includes Arthritis handbook). A familymember or friend can attend for $10. Space is limited; toregister call toll free 1-866-414-7766.You’re invited to a special May Day Seniors’ Tea at theMount Paul United Church Friday, May 4, from 2-3:30 pm.We will offer a brief time of worship, followed by a tea andsing along. For more information or to RSVP, please contactthe church office at 250-376-2261.The North Shuswap Theatre Group are a putting on a play“Sex Please We’re 60” (adult content) at the Lakeside Centrein Anglemont, May 4, 5, 6 & 7 at 7 pm, also May 6 &13 at 1:30 pm. For tickets contact Lonnie 250-955-0563.Let’s Dance, sponsored by the TVASC (Thompson ValleyActivity and Social Club) at the Ukrainian Hall in Kamloops- 725 York St., May 5, from 8 pm to midnight. Musicby Charisma. Admission is $10. Everyone welcome. Therewill be door prizes, 50/50 draw & spot dances. Contacts fortickets: Francoise 250-372-3782, Louise 778-471-2220 orEd 250-374-2774.To all former officers, cadets and the general public areinvited to the 70th Anniverary of 204 Black Maria RCACSon the 27th May, 1pm at McArthur Island in the Boys andGirls Building RVSP no later than 15 May. Phone 250-376-4939.Branch#52 Ladies Auxiliary will hold their general meetingMay 07 at 1 pm and executive meeting May 28 at 1 pm atthe Legion Hall on 425 Lansdowne St.Pair’ A Lls, Lynda Jones, smoke fired pottery and LanceWeisser, watercolours at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7West Seymour Street May 1 to 31. Opening reception May1, 2 to 4 pm, artists in attendance. Free parking, handicapaccessible, no HST. Open 10 to 5, Tues to Fri, 10 to 4, Sat.Visit: kamloopscourthousegallery.caFlea Market Sunday June 3, from 9 am to 1 pm at PonderosaPlace Retirement Community, 421 Columbia St - rearparking lot - look for signs. This is a fundraiser for the nonprofitorganization.Kamloops Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the thirdSaturday of the month at 10 a.m. at Parkview Activity Centre,500 McDonald Ave. Call 250-376-4011 or email larube_kam1@shaw.ca.Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association offers a uniquelong-term volunteer opportunity for seniors/retired peoplewho grew up with horses or on a farm. By giving as littleas an hour and a half of your time once a week you couldchange a person’s life. Whatever your strengths, there’s aposition for you. If you are interested in joining our dedicatedteam of volunteers please call Masami 250-554-3811 orktravolunteers@gmail.comGroupsDo we have your field of dreams? Local senior mixed slopitchleague seeks women 45 and older, and men 50 andolder. Strictly a fun league playing games each Tuesday andThursday at 10 am, beginning April 26. Call Jim 250-461-9170 or Tony 250-554-4936.Enjoy 4-part harmony singing? Then why not give HubCity Singers, an a’cappella group a try! We meet every Tues.evening at 7 p.m. at Plura Hills Church on Pacific Way inAberdeen, under the expert direction of Chuck Harmon.Adult men and women are very welcome. For more information,call Penny 250-579-1883 or Helen 250-573-5362.Gardening for a healthier life. Kamloops Garden Clubmeets at 7 pm at the Heritage House on the fourthWednesday of every month. Call Jeanne 250-573-3160. Joinus for tips.Shambhala Meditation Group invites you every Thursday7 pm to learn about and experience mindfulness/awarenessmeditation. Everyone is welcome. 433b Lansdowne St. Formore programs and information www.kamloops.shambhala.org or Liz 250-376-4224.Dance to the country music of Vern Cave the Fender Benderevery Sunday night from 8 pm to 11.30 pm at the BarnhartvaleCommunity Hall. Admission $8.Interested in the Canadian Air Force? 886 Wing of the AirForce Association of Canada meet the third Wednesday ofthe month for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the ABC Restaurant,1835 Rogers Place. New members always welcome. CallMike 250-318-5777.High Country Achievers Toastmasters meet on Thursdayevenings from 7 – 9 pm at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St.Improve communication and leadership skills in a friendlyatmosphere. Call 250-299-7317 after 5 pm or send an emailto erin_johnson@hotmail.com for more information. Everyonewelcome!Nicotine Anonymous meets every Tuesday, 7 pm at theKamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul Street, in the ChapelRoom. Anyone who wants to quit smoking is welcome.Kamloops Elks Lodge #44 meets at 7:30 pm every 2ndThursday of each month at 784-B Victoria St. We haveserved the community since 1920. You are invited to comeand meet the members. New members are welcomed. Thehall is also available for gatherings, meetings, etc. Inquiries:250-372-2737 or 250-573-4632Crown Jewels of Canada – The Ravishing Rubies (RedHat group) are looking for ladies 18 and over to join ourgroup -for some fun, travel, friendship and sincere ideas forentertainment and social activities. Call Beverlee 250-374-0949 or 250-372-3339.Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop has moved acrossthe road to 387- 4th Ave, 250-372-3448. Our hours thereare from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday. We haveexcellent merchandise and prices, and welcome new customers.Kamloops and District Diabetes can be reached by callingtoll free 1-888-628-9494, which will connect you withthe Regional Office in Kelowna. Volunteers who man thephones most weekdays can give you local information orthe name and number of local speakers, dates and locationsof meetings and remember volunteers are always welcometo help with events. There are two support groups in Kamloops.Community speakers are always welcome.McArthur Park Lawn Bowling Club (beside Nor Brock)meets Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6 pm. Bowling at 6:30. Everyonewelcome. Flat soled shoes essential. Enjoy bowling, coffeeand good company. Call 250-376-0917, 250-376-9905,250-579-8259 or 250-376-5463.The Kamloops Heritage Model Railroad Club meets onthe first Friday of each month at 7 pm. Come and investigatea great hobby. Phone 250-554-3233 for information.The tradition of service requires a legacy of support. Considerjoining the Order of the Royal Purple #277. Meetings arethe first and third Tuesday each month. Call Eleanor Vernon,250-374-2806.We are looking for more players for Ping Pong/Table Tennis.Beginners of all ages are welcome. Come out to DesertGardens Community Centre, 540 Seymour St. on Tuesdays7 pm and Thursdays 12:30 pm for fun, fitness and makingnew friends. For more info call Guenter at 250-372-3965.Aberdeen Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesdayof the month at 12 p.m. at the ABC Restaurant, 1835 RogersPlace. New members welcome. Call 250-828-1765.Kamloops Family History Society meets the fourth Thursdayof each month at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St., from7 to 9 p.m. (Sept. to May). Guests and new members arewelcome. Call 250-579-2078.Crib Tournaments, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. and the secondSunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the North KamloopsElks, 102 - 1121 Twelfth St., call 250-376-2924. Everyonewelcome.**PRICE REDUCED: $1950/mo.2 Bdrm Suite in 55+ RiverBendSeniors Community, Kamloops, RiverView. Welcoming. Wheelchair friendly.Avail. immediately.catherine_steele@hotmail.com1-604-408-1023 (Vancouver)182B Tranquille Road,Kamloops1-877-414-4241peo06_disablePAWS-N-TAILSDOG & CAT GROOMINGFor appointmentplease call:Clipper bladesharpening availableThree groomersavailable864C-8thStreetKamloops376-6533Rooms foR Rent in new home,senior oriented, meals (3 daily +tea time), day trips, exercise, games,outings, all laundry done & lots offun! Full use of home! Stair lift forstairs available as well as rides toappointments.For any inquiries, please call250-376-3305 anytime.
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