Page 4<strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Connector</strong> www.seniorconnector.com<strong>May</strong> 2012<strong>May</strong> Day Tea and Bake Sale planned for <strong>May</strong> 5Zone 8 almost readySubmitted by Don SmithWe hope everyone hasmanaged to survive theEaster feasting. Spring hasfinally sprung, flowers arebeing planted and everyoneWed.<strong>May</strong> 9Wed.<strong>May</strong> 23seems to have a little bitmore of a spring in theirstep.The month of <strong>May</strong>at 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 <strong>May</strong> event, the annualFashion show and Tea hasbeen changed for this yeardue to some unforeseencomplications, but in itsplace we are proud to offerour <strong>May</strong> Day StrawberryTea & Bake Sale. The dateto mark on your calendarfor that is Saturday <strong>May</strong>5 starting at 2pm. Ticketsare on sale at the frontdesk until <strong>May</strong> 4 at 4 p.m.Laurie Russell, ourZumba Instructor hasexpanded her classes,starting on Wednesday<strong>May</strong> 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.<strong>May</strong> 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 <strong>May</strong> 21 for VictoriaDay and open for businessagain on Tuesday <strong>May</strong>22, 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 <strong>May</strong>, 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 <strong>Senior</strong>s 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 <strong>Senior</strong>s 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 <strong>Senior</strong>s 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 <strong>May</strong> 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.com<strong>May</strong> DayStrawberry Tea& Bake SaleSaturday, <strong>May</strong> 52:00 pmAdvance tickets only $5730 Cottonwood Ave.KamloopsPhone 376-4777Fax 376-4792
<strong>May</strong> 2012 <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Connector</strong> www.seniorconnector.com Page 5Kerri D. Priddle• Personal Injury Claims• ICBC ClaimsHardeep S. Chahal• Corporate Law• Wills & EstatesA Partnership of Law Corporations460 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC250-372-3233 • 1-877-372-3233102 – 2840 Voght Street, Merritt, BC • 250-378-4966donna’s yarn& craft centre• Anchor Tapestry Wool• Yarns & Patterns• Embroidery Supplies• Knitting Needles• Crochet Hooks• Tatting Shuttles• Alterations• Teddy Bear EyesFortune Shopping Centre19 – 750 Fortune Drive250-376-3381OPEN: Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm • CLOSED: SundaysWagner DentureClinic Ltd.Warren Wagner, Denturist• Dentures – Partials• Relines – RepairsDedicated to Excellence(Over 30 Years Experience)Complimentary ConsultationsDental Benefit Plan Accepted!Mon – Thurs 7:30 am–12 pm / 1–3 pm • Fri 7:30 am–12 pmSaturday By Appointment Only30 – 789 Fortune Drive, Kamloops250-554-0055North Shore Community CentreMAY Calendar of Events - <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Connector</strong> ©452 – 730 Cottonwood Ave. Kamloops V2B 8M6Phone: 250-376-4777 • Fax: 250-376-4792E-mail: nsccs@shaw.ca8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to FridaySUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2 3 4 5Eckankar 10:30 amIntuitive Minds Workshop9 am<strong>May</strong> Day Tea&Bake Sale<strong>May</strong> 5 at 2 pm$5 ppOut of Eden 9 amTai Chi Breathing 1 pmScrabble 2:30 pmYoga 6:30 pmWoodcarvers 6:30 pmOut of Eden 9 amCarpet Bowling 12:30 pmTherarobics 3:15 pmZumba Gold 4:40 pmWeight Watchers 5 pmRotary 5:15 pmZumba 6:30 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pmDiabetic Clinic 9 amHealing Touch 9.30 amYoga 10 amCribbage 1 pmVV Lions Dinner 7 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pm6 7 8 9 10 11 12Mother’s Day13 14 15 16 17 18 19Community Dinner 5 pmTickets in advanceBuffet DinnerEveryone WelcomeLive Entertainment. 50/50Carpet Bowling 12:30 pmReflexology 2:15 pmGentle Nia 6:30 pmBlazers Booster Club6:30 pmLine Dancing 7 pmCarpet Bowling 12:30 pmReflexology 2:15 pmTherarobics 3:15 pmZumba Gold 4:40 pmDance Aerobics 5:45 pmGentle Nia 6:30 pmLine Dancing 7 pmTai Chi Breathing 1 pmScrabble 2:30 pmYoga 6:30 pmCarpet Bowling 12:30 pmCotton Pickers 1 pmTherarobics 3:15 pmZumba Gold 4:40 pmWeight Watchers 5 pmRotary 5:15 pmZumba 6:30 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pmNKSHCA Board 9 amDiabetic Clinic 9 amHealing Touch 9:30 amYoga 10 amCribbage 1 pmGerman Choir 1:30 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pm20Victoria Day21 22 23 24 25 26Closed27 28 29 30 31Carpet Bowling 12:30 pmReflexology 2:15 pmTherarobics 3:15 pmZumba Gold 4:40 pmDance Aerobics 5:45 pmGentle Nia 6:30 pmLine Dancing 7 pmMovie Night 7 pmOut of Eden 9 amTai Chi Breathing 1 pmScrabble 2:30 pmLadies of the Moose 5:30 pmYoga 6:30 pmWood Carvers 6:30 pmPie Night 6:30 pmTai Chi Breathing 1 pmScrabble 2:30 pmYoga 6:30 pmTai Chi Breathing 1 pmScrabble 2:30 pmCommunity Dinner 5 pmYoga 6:30 pmWoodcarvers 6:30 pmOut of Eden 9 amCarpet Bowling 12:30 pmTherarobics 3:15 pmZumba Gold 4:40 pmWeight Watchers 5 pmRotary 5:15 pmZumba 6:30 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pmCarpet Bowling 12:30 pmCotton Pickers 1 pmTherarobics 3:15 pmZumba Gold 4:40 pmWeight Watchers 5 pmRotary 5:15 pmZumba 6:30 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pmCarpet Bowling 12:30 pmTherarobics 3:15 pmZumba Gold 4:40 pmWeight Watchers 5 pmRotary 5:15 pmZumba 6:30 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pmCottonwood BirthdayDinner 7 pmDiabetic Clinic 9 amHealing Touch 9:30 amYoga 10 amCribbage 1 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pmVV Lions Exec 7 pmDiabetic Clinic 9 amHealing Touch 9:30 amYoga 10 amCribbage 1 pmGerman Choir 1:30 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pmDiabetic Clinic 9 amHealing Touch 9:30 amYoga 10 amCribbage 1 pmDuplicate Bridge 7 pmTai Chi Breathing 10:15 amSing-Along 10:30 amTai Chi Breathing 10:15 amSing-Along 10:30 amOld Time Dance 2 pmTai Chi Breathing 10:15 amSing-Along 10:30 amBCGREA 12 PMTai Chi Breathing 10:15 amSing-Along 10:30 amBC Retired Teachers 12 pmOld Time Dance 2 pmWeight Watchers 8 amIntuitive Minds Workshop9 amLittle Warriors 10 amHealing & Yoga Workkshop12 pm<strong>May</strong> Day Tea & Bake Sale2 PMWeight Watchers 8 amHealing & Yoga Workshop12 pmWeight Watchers 8 amWeight Watchers 8 amDo you have an upcoming event,wedding or business meeting?We have event rooms available for rent.Call: 250-376-4777or email nsccs@shaw.ca
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