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Page 4Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comMay 2012May Day Tea and Bake Sale planned for May 5Zone 8 almost readySubmitted by Don SmithWe hope everyone hasmanaged to survive theEaster feasting. Spring hasfinally sprung, flowers arebeing planted and everyoneWed.May 9Wed.May 23seems to have a little bitmore of a spring in theirstep.The month of Mayat the North ShoreCommunity Centre willcontinue to be a busy one2012 SpringBUS DAY TRIP SCHEDULE182B Tranquille Rd., Kamloops • 250-376-7878 • 1-877-414-4241Hat Creek Ranch &Horsting’s Farm MarketClinton Museum -Western Heritage WeekTHE FAMILY FRATERNITYLoyal Order of Moose • Women of the Moose • Moose LegionNew MeMbers always welcoMe!Open every day 11 am – 8 p.m. • Fridays ‘til midnightMeat Draws Friday at 7 p.m. & Saturdays at 3 p.m.loyal order of Moose lodge #1552730 Cottonwood Avenue • 250-376-8022Cache Creek, BCClinton, BCDepart Kamloops 9–10 a.m. Return between 4–5 p.m. Exact times & pick up/drop offlocations to be confirmed. Fee is $65. Lunch, all admission fees, taxes, gratuities areincluded. Payment is required at time of reservation; Cash and debit cards are accepted inperson only; Visa/Master credit cards also accepted in person and/or over the phone. You cansend a cheque in the mail. Cancellations are possible; if the minimum no. of passengers is notachieved. So don’t delay! Also our trips have been filling up quickly!Call us at 250-376-7878 for more information.information@peopleinmotion.org • www.peopleinmotion.orgmoose02_decfor us at the NSCC. Ourbig May event, the annualFashion show and Tea hasbeen changed for this yeardue to some unforeseencomplications, but in itsplace we are proud to offerour May Day StrawberryTea & Bake Sale. The dateto mark on your calendarfor that is Saturday May5 starting at 2pm. Ticketsare on sale at the frontdesk until May 4 at 4 p.m.Laurie Russell, ourZumba Instructor hasexpanded her classes,starting on WednesdayMay 2, 3:15 – 4:30 she’llbe offering Therarobics, anexercise class to help withrecovery or rehabilitationfor all ages and abilities.Activities in this programare designed to re-connectmind/body interaction,increase balance, strength,co-ordination andflexibility. This class willbe running on Mondaysand Wednesday starting at3:15 to 4:40. Laurie hasalso added Zumba Gold aLatin inspired dance fitnessfor beginners, seniors orpeople who need an easierway to enjoy the fun sassymoves of Zumba. It isexercise in disguise! Asafe effective total bodyworkout! Zumba Goldwill also run on Mondaysand Wednesdays from 4:40-5:30. Laurie will still beoffering her regular DanceAerobics on Mondayat 5:45 and Zumba onWednesdays at 6:30.Come into the centreand browse our greatselection of crafts for saleor stop in for a coffee inthe Maple room -- oneof our smiling volunteerswill be happy to serve you.May 11 and the 25 (second& Fourth Fridays) comeout and cut a rug at theOld Time Dance featuringthe Golden Serenadersfrom 2pm – 4pm.The Centre will beclosed May 21 for VictoriaDay and open for businessagain on Tuesday May22, which just happensto be Pie Night at theCommunity Centre, icecream and slices of pie andlive music—how couldyou go wrong? Do youlike to sing? Well come onout Fridays at 10:30 a.m.for our Sing-A-Longs. Ifdancing is your thing wehave Line Dancing onMondays at 7 p.m. or socialdancing on Thursdays at6:30pm.Remember the Centrehas rooms available formeetings and gatheringsso keep us in mind, andenjoy the sun everyone.A word of wisdom:A wise man once toldme never look up whensomeone says, ”Hey isn’tthat a seagull?”Thanks anyhow Dad!Submitted by Linda HaasSome playoffs are done, some are about to be, and other futureBurnaby participants are in full preparation mode. If you arestill wondering if you should share in the fun and excitementof taking part in a favourite activity or just trying out somethingnew, time is running out. You must have your applicationto Russ Reid, Registrar, by June 14, latest. Earlier is better, andif your sport or activity involves a playoff, it must be in a weekbefore the playoff date. Contact Russ at 250-374-8140 or russreid1000@hotmail.com,or your event coordinator.Most playoffs or registrations were completed in April.There may be a need for a bridge playoff in May, so call BillSkakun, 250-573-4327, ewskakuns@shaw.ca to register andconfirm playoff location in Kamloops. Golf may also requirea playoff, so ladies contact Inky Whalley, 250-679-8723 orbiwhalley@cablelan.net; men contact Monty Kilborn 250-832-2815 or lefty22@telus.netNew Zone 8 jackets will be available for $60, shirts for $27,pins for $3, and Burnaby BC Seniors Games crests for $4each. Zone 8 logos may also be added to your own jacket orvest for $10 each, if 10 or more are interested. Come to thenext meeting to order, or phone Liz Karpluk 250-372-5493.New members have an enticing incentive to join—come andfind out!We thank the Chase Rotary Club and the Tk’emlups eldersfor allowing us to do a presentation on the BC Seniors Games,including benefits to belonging and events in which to participate.If anyone in the readership area would like to know moreabout our organization, please contact our Chair, Bob Reid,250-376-7704 or robertreid55@hotmail.com.Mark July 21 on your calendars. Participants, non-participants,members, members-in-waiting, and seniors-in-training(anyone under 55) do not want to miss the annual pep rally/volunteer appreciation picnic in beautiful Turtle Valley nearChase.Look for the new big signs the city of Kamloops has erectedto announce next year’s BC Seniors Games to be held inthe heart of Zone 8. The Burnaby Games are an opportunityto warm up for the big event when Kamloops hosts the bestever Games in 2013.See you at the next meeting, 10 am May 17 at theTk’emlups Band’s Chief Louie Centre, Shusway Road, acrossfrom Sun Rivers.Keep active; stay healthy!Son: “Mom, the teacher asked metoday, if I have any brothers or sisterswho will be coming to school.”Mom: “That’s nice of her to take suchan interest in you. So what did she saywhen you told her that you’re the only child, my dear?”Son: “She just said…“Thank goodness!”North Shore Community CentreSuites Now Available!One-bedroom units starting at $180,000are now available for purchase (life-lease).Two-bedroom units (wait list)Call250-376-4777to make an appointmentfor more informationor to view.#307 – 730Cottonwood Ave.Kamloops, BCV2B 8M6• Independent living• Beautiful gardens• Walking distance toNorthills Mall• One block fromMcArthur Island• Within the samecomplex as theNorth ShoreCommunity Centre &the Moose Lodge• Suites for purchase(life-lease)• SAfer (wait list)nkshca@shaw.ca • www.nkshca.webs.comMay DayStrawberry Tea& Bake SaleSaturday, May 52:00 pmAdvance tickets only $5730 Cottonwood Ave.KamloopsPhone 376-4777Fax 376-4792