September - Senior Connector

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED…A Gift in Your Will?“We would much rather have a portion of ourestate go to a good cause—one that benefitseveryone in our community—than to taxes.”For more information on how youcan include the Royal Inland HospitalFoundation in your Will, pleasecontact Paul Battjes, Executive Officer,RIH Foundation at 314-2325.ROYAL INLAND HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONWe're the key to your new home!Logan Lake offers you:• Low taxes that include water,sewer, garbage collection andsatellite TV.• Vibrant Seniors Centre• Affordable properties—from apartments to homesto acreagesBrian Collins, RealtorAPromisingFutureIt’s in our handsFor completereal estate services,call Brian Collins,your Logan Lakespecialist.250-523-2441log02_julPage 4NewHello fromDesert GardensBy Peggie WardWell, summer’s nearly overand folks are back from theirvacations. All programs willbegin the first week of September.It will be nice to seeyou all again.For those of you whodon’t know, our President,Ben Mark has resigned. Wethank Ben for his services.They were truly appreciatedand we wish him all the bestin his retirement.Hope to see you all atthe Members AppreciationDinner on September 18. Itlooks as though there will bea good turnout.The Ladies Auxiliary isholding an in-house raffle.Tickets are available at theGift Shoppe. Bill Dodd wasthe early bird winner of a$20 gift certificate from AGFoods.For those folks who arenew to Kamloops we’d loveto have you come and seewhat we have to offer. Goodfood and friendly people andhopefully programs that youwill enjoy.We’re all watching withinterest the constructionacross the street. They havebegun to work on BedfordManor (at least they arebusy digging a big hole rightnow). It always amazes mehow quickly a building cantake shape. It’s set to openSHUSWAP LODGERETIREMENT ◆ RESIDENCEFor a guided tour ormore information call(250) 832-7081#200 Trans Canada HwySalmon Arm, BCSenior Connector www.seniorconnector.comnext fall. We need facilitieslike this so badly.I’m off to Kelowna fora few days. A group of uswere all in Grade 9 at PenHi and have kept in touchthrough the years. It’s alwaysa fun luncheon. We getcaught up with what’s goingon in our lives. Hope theweather is nice because ourhostess lives on LakeshoreDrive in Pentiction. It’s afew years since I’ve beenback.Jan will be starting classesagain. Sept 20, “Joystepping”,this is a very simpleline dance where two leftfeet don’t matter and it’s lotsof fun! Sit and Get Fit, Sept21 and Dance Fit on Sept23. If you have any questionsyou can phone Janet at318-7137.Our Gift Shoppe coulduse some fresh ideas, alsowe desperately need somevolunteers to work someshifts. Morning shift is 10-12:30. Afternoon shift is12:30 to 3pm. We wouldwelcome anyone who wouldlike to join the Auxiliary.We’re always looking fornew members. The coffeepot is always on.Hello to all shut-ins andHappy Birthday to thosewho celebrate in September.See you next month.◆ 40 charming units◆ 3 meals/snacks andtreats daily◆ All utilities includedexcluding phone◆ Weekly laundry andhousekeeping◆ Full range of assisted livingand professional careservices available◆ Medical Clinic on location◆ Convenient downtown location◆ Relocation assistanceavailableshu02EVERY Tuesdayis Seniors DaySeptember 2004Senior Connector editor Lori Keetch (right) presents two ticketsfor the 2141 Steam Train to Sylvia Hillman of Kamloops.Sylvia was the winner of the Senior Connector prize draw at theBC Seniors’ Expo held August 20-22. Nick Waslenchuk (not pictured)was the winner of two Buffet Dinner tickets courtesy ofDesert Gardens’ Oasis Café.News FromCariboo ManorSubmitted by Gwen MillerLast week we lost one of ourfavorite people - Betty Tippett.A memorial tea washeld in her memory on Fridayevening. The Rev. EthelEnglish said the prayer andgave a talk. Several friendsremembered her with kindwords of her past.Martha has been in thehospital for several days. Wemiss her.All residents keep busywith goings and comingsevery week. Two ladiesenjoy a friendly game ofcribbage some evenings. Weare looking forward to theBarbeque and entertainmenton Thursday.Lately we enjoy vegetablesfrom Woody’s garden, asupplement to our excellentdaily meals.In youth we learn,in age we understand.~ Writer Marie Ebner-EschenbachEntire Purchase30% OFF62 and older Where Saving Money Makes CentsFree pickup of all yourunwanted goods phone 376-4012(Benefits People In Motion)The Kiwanis Club ofDowntown Kamloopshas erected a permanent(cement) bench at the backof our building in the shadeof the trees.This month we sang HappyBirthday to two ladies -Grace and Elaine.Last Thursday threeladies were invited by Barbarato go to the UkrainianChurch to visit and viewthe icons. What a beautifulChurch it is with suchamazing artistry. A youngpriest gave us the tour andexplained the icons andvarious holy areas of theChurch. It was indeed agreat experience.We have started knittingsquares for an afghan.Hopefully we will haveenough to put together.BrockShopping Centre376-4131 pen01

September 2004 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 5Oasis Café540 Seymour St. 372-5110You don’t have to be a member toenjoy a nutritious meal with us!Tues & Thurs NightBuffet Dinners5:30pmto6:30pm$750per person• Salad • Main Course• Vegetables • DessertLook for our Sunday Buffet Dinnerstwice monthlySee the calendar in Senior Connector for other events and activitiesLine Dancing 10:45Whist 1pmTai Chi (cont)1pmWeight Watchers 5:30 pmTai Chi 5:45pmDES02_buffetHow far willYOU GO?The 2004 Terry Fox Runfor Cancer ResearchSunday, September 19, 20041 888 836-9786Collect pledges online at www.terryfoxrun.orgDesert Gardens Community CentreSeptember CalendarThompson ValleySeniors Activity Soc.Dance 1-5 pm$5.00 • All seniors welcome!Dinner to followGiant CribTourney $ 10 p.p.Register 10am • Play 11amBring your own partner20E-mail: desertgardens@telus.netLine Dancing 10:45Whist 1pmTai Chi (cont) 1 pmWeight Watchers 5:30 pmTai Chi 5:45Get your2004membership!~ only $7.50 ~L.A. Crafts & Meeting 10amFitness Fun 10:45Weight Watchers 11:30Kiwanis NoonBridge 1pmTai Chi 5:45LA Meeting 10amFitness Fun 10:45Weight Watchers 11:30Superannuates 11:30Kiwanis NoonBridge 1 pmTable Tennis 7:30pmBuffet Dinner$7.50 • 5:30-6:30 pmLA Crafts/Meeting 10Fitness Fun 10:45Weight Watchers 11:30amKiwanis(L) NoonBridge 1pm • HCH 1pmKam Garden Club 6:30pmSenior Connector©Tai Chi Seniors’ 9:30amKamloops Caregivers 10amBingo 12:30 pmSOS 1pmKam. Mental Health 1:30Riverside Lions 6:30HCH 6:30Table Tennis 7:30pmTai Chi Seniors’ 9:30 amKamloops Caregivers 10amBingo 12:30 pmInterior Health 1:00Parkinson’s 1:00Kam. Mental Health 1:30Kam Fly Fishermen 7:001Tai Chi Seniors’ 9:30 amKamloops Caregivers 10 amBingo 12:30 pmSOS 12:30Kam. Mental Health 1:30pmTable Tennis 7:30pmCentre HoursWeekdays: 8:00 am-4:00 pmSaturday: 8:30 am-11 amSunday: ClosedCorner Stone Woodshop 9Ministry of Forests 9Cornerstone 10Gamblers Anonymous 10Dance Fit 10:30 • Euchre 1:00Table Tennis 12:30Kam. Brain Injury 2:30Kiwanis (D) 5:30Buffet Dinner 5:30-6:30Corner Stone Woodshop 9Cornerstone 9Gamble Anon 10 • Dance Fit 10:30Table Tennis 12:30 • Euchre 1:00Kam. Brain Injury 2:30Kiwanis (D) 5:30VV Lions 6:30Buffet Dinner 5:30-6:30IQONI Q O N F I N A N C I A L I N C .Tax SheltersIndividual Pension Plans andRetirement CompensationArrangementsThese two tax-sheltered savings plans aredesigned for qualifying individuals who havemaximized their RRSP contributions, but wouldcontinue to contribute if they could.For more information call orphone for an appointmentDoug Smart, DF, CFPIQON Financial Inc.500-153 Seymour StreetKamloops, BCT: (250) 372-9225Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayDesert Gardens Community CentreMember Appreciation DinnerSat. Sept. 18 • 5 pmBuffet Style • Bar Service available$3 members • $7.50 non-membersRSVP by Sept 10: 372-5110 or front deskOurvolunteersare the best!Thanks for yourdedication andhard work.ComputerAccessCommunity Access ProgramDesert GardensMon-Fri 9am-4pmPlease call 372-5110 FMIClosedHappyLabour Day!12 1314 1519 20 21222327Line Dancing 10:45BCHydro 11:30Whist 1pmTai Chi (cont) 1 pmWeight Watchers 5:30 pmTai Chi 5:45pmBuffet Dinner$7.50 • 5:30-6:30 pmBuffet Dinner$7.50 • 5:30-6:30 pmL.A. Crafts & Meet 10amFitness Fun 10:45Weight Watchers 11:30Kiwanis NoonBridge 1pmTable Tennis 7:30pmBuffet Dinner$7.50 • 5:30-6:30 pmTai Chi Seniors’ 9:30amKamloops Caregivers 10amVista Caregivers 12Bingo 12:30 pmKam. Mental Health 1:30Table Tennis 7:30pm28 29Corner Stone Woodshop 9Cornerstone 10Gamble Anon 10Interior Health 10Dance Fit 10:30Table Tennis 12:30Euchre 1pmKam. Brain Injury 2:30Kiwanis (D) 5:30Buffet Dinner 5:30-6:30Corner Stone Woodshop 930Cornerstone 10Gamble Anon 10Dance Fit 10:30Table Tennis 12:30Euchre 1pmKam. Brain Injury 2:30Kiwanis (D) 5:30VV Lions 6:30 (M)Buffet Dinner 5:30-6:30SMA02_tax540 Seymour Street, Kamloops V2C 2G9Telephone: 372-5110 • Fax: 372-3429To book your event, call Blake ParenteauCorner Stone Woodshop 92 3 4Cornerstone 10Weight Watchers 9amGamblers Anonymous 10Early Bird BreakfastsCarpet Bowling 10amDance Fit 10:30 • Euchre 1:00start again Sept. 11Table Tennis 12:30Cribbage 1pmKam. Brain Injury 2:30(in Oasis)Kiwanis (D) 5:30Wedding: Thompson/WilliamsValleyview Lions 6:30Buffet Dinner 5:30-6:305 6 7 8 9 10 Saturday 11Breakfasts$3.00are back!Tai Chi Seniors’ 9:30 amKamloops Caregivers 10 amBingo 12:30 pmSOS 12:30Kam. Mental Health 1:30pmRiverside Lions (M) 6:30Weight Watchers 9amCarpet Bowling 10amCribbage 1pm(in Oasis)16 17 Early Bird 18$3.00Weight Watchers 9am Breakfast specialCarpet Bowling 10am8:30 am - 11:00 amVista 10amCribbage 1pm(in Oasis)SOS 8:30amWeight Watchers 9amCarpet Bowling 10amCribbage 1pm248:30-11:00 amWhite Cane 10:00Brown ReceptionspecialMemberAppreciationDinner 5 pmEarly Bird 25Breakfast8:30 am - 11:00 am$3.00 specialSOS 8:30amBirthday 6pmBuffet DinnersOpen to the public every Tues & Thurs5:30-6:30 pm Only $7.50!AND watch for special Sunday buffets too!

Page 6I don’t look to jump over seven-foot bars.I look around for one-foot bars that I can step over.✁~ Financier Warren BuffettSeptember SpecialCinnamon RollsBuy one get one FREE!(with coupon) expires September 30, 2004✁New location: just off Pacific Way#201-1450 Pearson Pl., Kamloops (250) 828-2768Mon.-Fri. 7am - 2:30 pm • Sat. 7am - 11:30amEat, Look andFeel Better withDental Implants• Dentures fit tighter• Painful sore spots disappear• Eat foods you want• Throw away your adhesive• Replace unsightly missing teeth• Laugh with confidenceAt NO COST, find out whetherimplants can help you.Dr. Harold Bergman, DDS, Dipl.OS&A, MScD(Path),MRCD(C) is a certified specialist in Oral & MaxillofacialSurgery with over 30 years experience placing &restoring dental implants1-800-565-3559Visit our website at www.drbergman.cache05_sepSenior Connector www.seniorconnector.comBy Aaron ReibinWe are getting excited asthe activities we have spentthe summer arranging arebeginning this month. Wewould like to invite anyoneand everyone interested inour activities or programs tocome by 730 CottonwoodAvenue and either talk to theActivity Co-Coordinator orthe Office (Phone 376-4777).Our calendar of events ispublished on page 7 of thispaper. The North ShoreCommunity Centre has partneredwith the AlzheimerSociety to hold the AnnualCoffee Break on Tues, Sept21. We are providing a tableNorth Shore Community Centre Newsbsi02_julin our Maple Room for informationand donations andwe are extremely happy todonate all proceeds to theAlzheimer Society. Pleasestop by for a cup of coffeefor this worthwhile event.Cherie Churchman willbe returning every Mondaybeginning Sept 20 for a 50+Yoga & Meditation classfrom 10:30 am to 12 pm for$5 per session. Participantsare advised to bring theirown yoga mat, blocks, andstrap. Cherie also instructsthe Strength and Stretch onthe Ball class every Tues andThurs from 10:30 am to 12pm starting Sept 21, also for$5 per session. Participantsare required to bring theirown Fit Ball and mat. If youare unsure about the requiredequipment, you may attendthe first class for Cherie’sassistance in choosing theproper type & size.Jan Stauss will be returningin September to instructher Tai Chi Breathing Class(Tues 1pm and Fri 10:30am) and Line Dancing Class(Thurs 2pm).The Senior Dances havechanged their starting date toaccommodate the “GoldenSerenaders” to be Friday Sept24 from 1:30pm to 4pm andshould run every second Friday.We are partnering with theCity of Kamloops in hostingan Osetofit exercise class atthe Community Centre. Theprogram is called “OsteofitLevel I” and is described asan exercise and educationalprogram designed for oldermen and women with osteoporosiswho are at risk for orhave had fractures. The classwill be held Tues and Thurs10:30-11:30 am. Registrationwill be through the KamloopsParks and RecreationDepartment: please call ClintAndersen at 828-3581.We are also happy that theDiabetes Support Group willbe returning to the Centre ona monthly basis starting TuesSept 14.The Cotton Picker’s QuiltingGroup will return to theCentre on Sept 8 from 1:00Award Winning Gardens2003 Communities in Bloom Best Commercial PropertyS.A.F.E.R. Suites!Call Dwight Hoglund to put your name on ourS.A.F.E.R. program list or to establish your eligibility.Suites become availablefor purchase occasionally.Drop in and talk to Dwight Hoglundto get on our waiting list.730 Cottonwood Avenue, Kamloops, B.C.ADULT LIVING AT AFFORDABLE PRICES!“At the Heart of the North Shore”(250) 376-4777Fax: (250) 376-4792COT02_saferSeptember 2004- 4pm.The Group will meetevery 2nd and 4th Wed. ofeach month.Rose Rodrigues willbe running two levels ofher Watercolour Workshopbeginning on Sept 13with the Intermediate session;9:30am - 12noon andthe Beginner class 1:30 pm-4pm. The cost for eithercourse is $80 for six Mondaysessions. Please pre-registerby Sept 11.The volunteers in theWoodshop at the Centre continueto produce wonderfulproducts. Christmas giftorders should be placed assoon as possible.Another service at theCentre is Knife Sharpening.Bill Tyson has been sharpeningknives for a number ofyears and offers his expertiseat a nominal cost of $1.00for a large knife and $0.50for a small knife.Katie and Karen of Outof Eden Esthetics and SpaServices will be in the Centrethe first and third Tues.and Wed. of each month,Sept 7, 8, 21, & 22.The Crafting volunteersare holding a Craft Fair,Bake Sale & Tea Time SatNov 6 from 10am-3:30 pm.Admission is by donation forthe Craft Fair and Bake Sale.Tea Time will be from 11amto 2pm and will cost $3 perperson for tea, sandwiches,and sweets.The first dinner this fallwill be our Sunday SeniorDinner on Sun Sept 12.(cost: $8). The Golden Toneswill perform.The second Dinner willbe our Fundraiser Dinner onMon Sept 27. (cost: $10).The Lively Five to perform.Finally, the followingmembers have a birthday inSeptember and are entitledto a complementary birthdaydinner at our Senior dinnerSun. Sept 12: DorothyAspen, Zack Bourque, BevBradley, Doris Cheetham,Mil Compton, Anne Gorrill,John Magos, Marjorie Meron,and Bill Tyson. HappyBirthday to all our members!

September 2004 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 7Wills ON WheelsBRUCE SWANSONLawyer, NotaryIs your willup to date?Wills on Wheels is here toserve your needs. We willcome to your home to receiveyour directions, and thenreturn to complete yourdocuments.Please give us a call.AMANDA SAVISKYReceptionist, Legal AssistantCALL 828-2444 FOR A FREE ESTIMATE OR FOR AN APPOINTMENT201-239 VICTORIA STREET, KAMLOOPS, V2C 2A1swa01870 Westminster AvenueKamloops, B.C. V2B 1N9Suites available(250) 376-0315www.caretendersinc.comANAVETS UNIT 290444 Tranquille Rd.,Kamloops, B.C. V2B 3H2SERVICE OFFICER AVAILABLE:Tuesday & Thursday1 - 3 p.m.TO HELP ALL SENIORSFor more information call554-2455North Shore Seniors’Drop-in CentreDwight Hoglund, Manager: 376-47779 am to 4 pm Mon.-Fri. Fax: 376-4792North Shore Community/ Conference CentreSeptember Calendar Senior Connector©Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday#452 - 730 Cottonwood AvenueKamloops, B.C. V2B 8M6Bus: 376-7667 • Fax: 828-9406EVERYONE WELCOME Upcoming Event! Rotary North 1Get your 20042 Tai Chi Breathing 3 Weight 4North Shore Comm. Centre Seniors’ DinnerLuncheon Mtg. NoonBake Sale & TeaCrib 1:30 pm 10:30Watchers 8 amSociety Membership! 5 pm Sept. 12Carpet Bowling 1pmSat. Nov 6Bridge 7 pm Duplicate Bridge Reception 5 pm$15 + GST! = $16.05$8 • seniorsWeight Watchers 5pm$12 • all others Craft Fair 10-3:30 • Tea 11-27 pmAvailable at front desk.Tai Chi 5:30pmBarber ShopIncludes a Buttercup Lapel Pin Entertainment: Book a craft table now: Duplicate Bridge 7pm6-8 pmand a birthday dinner.Golden Tones376-4777The perfect spot 5 6 Out of Eden 10:00 am 7 Out of Eden 10:00 am 8910 11Weightfor weddings, parties,Tai Chi Breathing 1 pm NSBIA 7amTai Chi BreathingCrib 1:30 pmseminars, and specialRotary North Lunch Mtg. 1210:30Healing Touch 1:30Watchers 8amevents. Happy Labour Day!Carpet Bowling 1pm Bridge 7 pmDuplicate BridgeRotary North Mtg 5pm Cottonpickers Quilting 1-4Centre ClosedCall CorinaWeight Watchers 5pm7 pmBooster Club 6:30 pm Tai Chi 5:30pm376-7667 for a quote500 Club 7 pm Duplicate Bridge 7pmTraditional Roman 12 1314 151617 Weight 18Watercolour class Tai Chi Breath 1pmTai Chi BreathingCatholic Mass 3pmRotary North Lunch Mtg. 12Crib 1:30 pm 10:30Watchers 8am9:30-12 & 1:30-4 Diabetes Support 1pm Carpet Bowling 1pmSeniors’Weight Watchers 5pm Bridge 7 pm Sing-a-Long 10:30Euchre 1pmReception 5pmDinnerCarpet Bowling 1pmTai Chi 5:30pm Dance Group 7pmBCREA Lunch 12Healing Touch 1:3090th Birthday 5pm5 pm Dupl. Bridge 7pmDuplicate Bridge 7pmDuplicate Bridge500 Club 7 pmBarber Shop 6-8 pmEveryone welcome!7 pm1920 Out of Eden 10:00 am 21 Out of Eden 10:00 am 22232425Movie Night7pmTraditional RomanCatholic Mass 3pmMovie Night7pm26Watercolour class9:30-12 & 1:30-450+ Yoga &Meditation 10:30Carpet Bowling 1pmDupl. Bridge 7pmWatercolour class 279:30-12 & 1:30-450+ Yoga &Meditation 10:30Carpet Bowling 10:30Fundraiser Dinner 5pmStretch n Strength w/Ball 10:30Osteofit Level 1 10:30Euchre 1pmTai Chi Breathing 1pmHealing Touch 1:30500 Club 7 pmStretch n Strength w/Ball 10:30Osteofit Level 1 10:30Euchre 1pmTai Chi Breathing 1pmHealing Touch 1:30500 Club 7 pmRotary North Lunch Mtg. 12Carpet Bowling 1pmCottonpickers Quilting 1-4Weight Watchers 5pmTai Chi 5:30pmDuplicate Bridge 7pm28 29 Stretch n Strength 30Rotary NorthLuncheon Mtg. NoonCarpet Bowling 1pmWeight Watchers 5pmTai Chi 5:30pmDuplicate Bridge 7pmStretch n Strengthwith Ball 10:30Osteofit Level 1 10:30Tai Chi Breathing 1pmCrib 1:30Line Dancing 2pmDance Group 7pmBridge 7 pmwith Ball 10:30Osteofit Level 1 10:30Tai Chi Breathing 1pmCrib 1:30Line Dancing 2pmBridge 7 pmDance Group 7pmTai Chi Breathing 10:30Sing-a-Long 10:30Duplicate Bridge 7 pmSeniors DanceGolden Serenaders1:30-4pmEveryone welcome!WeightWatchers 8amFundraiser DinnerEntertainment by Lively FiveMon. Sept. 27 • 5pm • Tickets $10Everyone Welcome!See “North Shore News” (page 6)for details on our classessho04_suitesANA01

Page 8“If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.”~ Steven WrightSenior Connector www.seniorconnector.comSeptember 2004The Mayonnaise Jar and the CoffeeJim McCreightSee MJB Law for all your estate planning,wills and estate probate needs.You owe it to yourself to get the bestadvice available.700-275 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 6H6Ph: 250-374-3161 • Toll Free: 1-888-374-3161Email: info@mjblaw.comHawaiiFrom$192,839for 2 nights?Travelling without the right travel medicalcoverage could lead to financial disaster.Protect yourself with TravelGold ® or TripGuard ® , BCAA's travel medicalinsurance products. In a medical emergency, the policy benefits includecoverage for: • ambulance service • hospital stay • treatment from a medicalphysician • medicines and prescription drugs. Plus, with TravelGold ® you havethe option of adding annual Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption coverage.Call 310-2345 (toll-free) or TeleCentre 604-268-5555Click on bcaa.com Visit your nearest BCAA OfficeTravelGold ® and TripGuard ® are registered trademarks of North American Air Travel Insurance Agencies Ltd. dba TravelUnderwriters, a licensed insurance broker. Insurance is sold through BCAA Insurance Agency and underwritten byIndustrial Alliance Pacific Life Insurance Company and certain Lloyd’s Underwriters, severally and not jointly.gen01_bcaamjb01Submitted by Ben MarkAuthor UnknownWhen things in your lifeseem almost too much tohandle, when 24 hours in aday are not enough, rememberthe Mayonnaise Jar…and the Coffee.A professor stood beforehis philosophy class and hadsome items in front of him.When the class began, wordlessly,he picked up a verylarge and empty mayonnaisejar and proceeded to fill itksa01with golf balls.He then asked the studentsif the jar was full.They agreed that it was.The professor thenpicked up a box of pebblesand poured them into the jar.He shook the jar lightly. Thepebbles rolled into the openareas between the golf balls.He then asked the studentsagain if the jar wasfull. They agreed it was.The professor nextpicked up a box of sand andpoured it into the jar.McArthur ParkLawn Bowling ClubSubmitted by K. MillerOur club has had a busy andenjoyable summer travelingto out of town tournaments,hosting our own club tournamentsincluding ongoing singles,weekend doubles andtriples, plus a few BBQ andbowl evenings thrown intoour 4 day bowling weeksfrom May to Oct.Five teams traveled toa Merritt tournament inAugust, with a team consistingof Al Kline, IreneBendick and Mike Mickelsbringing home 2 nd prize.Most of our competingteams contain a first yearbowler as they are all bowlingso well.Our blind bowlers areshowing great prowess andenthusiasm as the year progresseswith lots of friendlyrivalry and encouragementamong their groups.Our club activities will bewinding down in late Septemberwith entries in theVernon Interior Fall Tournamentsand final windupBBQ as we put our green“to bed” for the winter. Aspecial thank you to all themembers who have assistedwith the many jobs thatkeeps the club running sosmoothly. Many hands domake lighter work for all.McArthur Park Clubbowls Mon, Wed, Fri andSun with the Blind Bowlerson Thurs and new bowlertraining on Tues. Freeinstruction is given andbowls are available until thenew player is established.The only requirements areinterest, enjoyment of anoutdoor drop-in team sportand ‘flat soled’ shoes (noheels).Keep us in mind nextspring and in the mean timejoin us for Cribbage everyTues at 1:30pm from Oct toMay. Lots of fun and coffeetoo. For further info call554-2690 or 376-0917.Kamloops Area Private Supportive &Assisted Living Association (KAPSALA)Your connection tolocal private care homesOur facilities offer a variety of services, including:• room and board• laundry and housekeeping• personal care assistance plus much more!Starting at $1200 per monthFor more information call 579-5248Of course, the sand filledup everything else.He asked once more ifthe jar was full. He studentsresponded with a unanimous“yes.”The professor then producedtwo cups of coffeefrom under the table andpoured the entire contentsinto the jar, effectively fillingthe empty space betweenthe sand. The studentslaughed.“Now,” said the professor,as the laughter subsided.“I want you to recognizethat this jar represents life.The golf balls are importantthings – your God, family,your children, your health,your friends, and your favoritepassions – things that ifeverything else was lost andonly they remained, your lifewould still be full.The pebbles are the otherthings that matter like yourjob, your house, and yourcar.The sand is everythingelse – the small stuff.”“If you put the sand intothe jar first,” he continued,“there is no room for thepebbles or the golf balls.The same goes for life. Ifyou spend all your time andenergy on the small stuff,you will never have roomfor the things that are importantto you. Pay attention tothe things that are critical toyour happiness. Play withyour children. Take time toget medical checkups. Takeyour partner out to dinner.Play another 18.There will always be timeto clean the house and fixthe disposal.Take care of the golf ballsfirst, the things that reallymatter. Set your priorities.The rest is just sand.”One student raised herhand and inquired what thecoffee represented.The professor smiled.“I’m glad you asked. It justgoes to show you that nomatter how full your lifemay seem, there’s alwaysroom for a couple of cups ofcoffee with a friend.

September 2004 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 9Seniors’ ArtClasses at theKamloops ArtGalleryJoey Nash Cope teaches speciallydesigned art classesfor seniors at the KamloopsArt Gallery. Students areencouraged to explore theirown creativity, and theyreceive individual coaching,allowing beginners tofeel as comfortable as moreadvanced artists.Location: Ken Lepin andTricia Sellmer studios.Cost: All four classes: KAGmembers $40, non-members$50 (per session)Join one session or all four:Session 1: Three Mondays,September 13, 20, 27, andThursday, September 30Session 2: Three Mondays,October 4, 18, 25, andThursday, October 28Session 3: Four Mondays,November 1, 8, 15, 22Session 4: Four art classes:Two Tuesdays, December7, 14, and two Thursdays,December 9, 16.Think, get ideas, plan, create,and have fun! Thisseries of art classes allowsthe students to brainstormand work individually or asa group. Think “visual art.”Using pencils, basic drawingtechniques, watercolorpaints and pencils, temperapaints and collage studentslearn how to plan and visuallyexpress their ideas. Varioussubject matters to bediscussed.Pre-registration is requiredat the Kamloops Art Gallery.All supplies are included.Call 828-3543 for moreinformation.DOG & CAT GROOMINGClipper bladesharpening availableFour groomers availableFor Appointment phone:376-6533864C — 8th StreetKAMLOOPSpaw01Uptown AG Foods SupportCommunity Living CentreSubmitted by Deb SteeleLorie Frisk, Community Liaisonand Mentorship Manager,Wes Speed and Karin Bufffrom the Community LivingCentre accept a cheque for$1000.00 from Larry Bertonciniand his son Taylor onbehalf of Uptown A.G. Foods.This donation reflects fundsraised, as part of May is Community Rewards Month. The donationto the Community Living Centre will provide a variety of opportunitiesfor adults with developmental disabilities.10th annualBCSPCA Paws fora Cause Dog Walk!Join us in raising fundsto help unwanted andabused animals in ourcommunity.Sunday, Sept. 12Pioneer ParkRegistration & Festivitiesbegin at 9amFor more info call 376-SPCAEvening MealWeekly HousekeepingMorning & Afternoon RefreshmentsOrganized Social &Recreational Activities24 Hour Monitored Medic AlertAll Utilities Except Telephonespc02_pawscauseSeniors Computer Camp"I am so grateful to finally seethe computer as a friend."Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you torecognize a mistake when you make it again.A conscience is what hurts when all of your other parts feel so good.CORDIALLY INVITES YOU FORREFRESHMENTS, ENTERTAINMENTAND A TOUR OF OUR FACILITY AT OURLearn how to enjoy the benefitsof computers and the Internetnow! Get to know Windows,create and save documents,cards and posters, contactfamily and friends with emailand more.Getting Started (Level 1 - Beginner)Start here if you have little or no computer experience.7 two-hour sessions, 2 mornings per week. $150Create and File (Level 2 - Intermediate)This course will teach you more about Windows andmanaging files, and will introduce you to desktoppublishing in Word.7 two-hour sessions, 2 mornings per week. $150Courses start monthly.For more information or to register, callCommunity Futures Development Corporationof Thompson Country828-8772 • #101-286 St. Paul Streetwww.communityfutures.net12th Anniversary TeaWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 2 P.M.ENTERTAINMENT AT 2:30 P.M. WITH THE OLD TIME FIDDLERSOpen HouseDaily870 Westminster Avenue, Kamloops, B.C.2 - 4 p.m. www.caretendersinc.com (250) 376-0315sho05_anncfd04

Dr. D. Barry DextrazeB.A. D.D.S.For yourconvenienceOur Dental Office isopen forMonday • Fridayappointments8am•5pmNew PatientsWelcome!Call: 376•5354email: drdex@kamloops.netwww.can•dent.com/dextrazeJENSEN CARROLL WATT isa full service law firm servingKamloops for the last 93 years.We are conveniently located inthe Old Firehall No. 1 at Fourthand Lansdowne and would behappy to advise our KamloopsSeniors in matters concerningthe law.Dr. Benjamin BellB.Sc. D.M.D.#21 Fortune Shopping Centre • Free ParkingL A W Y E R S D O W N T O W NFREE INITIAL CONSULTATIONWeekend and HospitalAppointments AvailableTelephone: 372•8811www.jensencarrollwatt.comP I C K U P T H EP H O N E !Seniors Outreach Service Societyin conjunction with Canada Safewaywill help you do your shopping.There is no extra charge!FREE!Service available to Seniors in need ofassistance, Shut•Ins, and Disabled onlyPick Up The Phone & PlaceYour Grocery & Prescription Orders.(Minimum $25 Please)Sahali314•0091314•0092Every Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 12 NoonNorth Shore376•5447376•5457Available at: Sahali & North Shore Safeway, Kamloops.For more information, Please Call:DEX02Page 10Sahali 374•2811North Shore 376•8439jcw01saf01Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comFocus on abilities, not disabilitiesTips for empowering care recipientsBy Lisa M PetscheIndependence contributesto self-esteem and qualityof life, and frail seniors arechallenged with hanging onto as much of it as possiblefor as long as possible. Participatingto their full capabilityin personal care andother activities of daily livinghelps them maintain physicaland cognitive functioning andward off depression.Unfortunately, well-meaningrelatives who diligentlyassist in their care may focusprimarily on disabilities ratherthan remaining abilities. Ifyou are a caregiver, followingare some ways to helpempower your relative inday-to-day life.Nutrition• If his nutritional intakeis poor, arrange a dentalappointment to have his teethor dentures checked.• If his manual dexterity islimited, look into adaptiveequipment such as compartmentalizeddishes and easygriputensils, available frommedical supply stores.• If drinking from a mug orglass is challenging, supply astraw, two-handled cup, travelmug, or break-resistant cupwith a lid.Personal care• Purchase clothing thatis easy to put on and remove.Select colors and styles thatcan be mixed and matched.• Look into adaptive equipmentsuch as long•handledshoehorns and sock aids.• Have grab bars installedby the toilet and in the bathtubor shower area. Obtain araised toilet seat if needed.• Get a bath bench or showerNeedlework SpecialistsPick Up and DeliveriesCheck with us fordetails onSenior Discounts55th Annual North ThompsonFall Fair & RodeoSept. 4 - 6, 2004Barriere, BC.chair, and a hand-held showerhead.• Use a non-slip mat in thetub or shower, and a non-skidbath mat on the floor.• Consider a urinal or commodefor nighttime, especiallyif the bathroom is notnearby.Mobility• If getting up out of a chairis difficult, obtain one witharms and a high, firm seat.Another option is an armchairwith a built-in lift.• If getting out of bed is difficult,explore equipmentoptions such as a floor-toceilingpole beside the bed,trapeze bar, partial bed rail,or electric bed.• Look into a cane or walkerif balance is a problem.Other• Keep in mind that thereare different degrees of help—setup, verbal prompting,demonstration, hands-onassistance—and offer only asmuch as needed.• Give options whenever possible—forexample, what towear.• Encourage him to participatein his care as much aspossible—combing his hair,dressing his upper body, orhanding you the washcloth,for instance. Be creative,#5, 111 Oriole Rd, Kamloops372•7239New Arrivals!Prints by Max Jacquiard• Steam Engines• Kettle Valley• Lake Louise• Revelstoke• Ladner Creek BridgeThese make beautiful gifts!GreatPrices!Admission:• $5 Seniors• $8 adults• $5 students• 10 & under free• Rodeo • Horse Show • 4H • Exhibits• Livestock Shows • & MoreVisit: www3.telus.net/ntffror call: (250)672-5672 or (250)672-5207mlp01_sepntf01_fallfairSeptember 2004flexible, gentle, and patient.•Try to find tasks he/she cancomplete independently suchas sorting the mail, tendinghouseplants, and foldinglaundry.•Involve him in decisionmaking to the best ofhis ability, and keep himinformed about relevantissues – his finances, forinstance, if you are helping tomanage them.•If vision is a problem, gethim a magnifier for readingsmall print, and consider otheritems such as large-keypadtelephones and clocks withlarge numbers.•Schedule regular medicalcheck-ups and accompanyyour relative. Bring a list ofhis medications and request areview. Ask to have his hearingor vision evaluated if he’sexperiencing problems witheither sense.•Encourage activity andexercise to help maintainstrength, stamina, flexibility,and balance.•Schedule the most importantand most energy-consumingactivities early in theday. Allow adequate rest periodsbetween activities.•Arrange an occupationaltherapy evaluation to determinewhat activities of dailyliving your relative is capableof, the best way to performthem, and adaptive equipmentthat might be helpful.Social and emotionalwell-being•Encourage him to maintainimportant relationshipsthrough visits, phone calls, orcorrespondence (conventionalmail or e-mail).•Facilitate his involvementin activities that provide purposeor pleasure—for example,continuing hobbies ordeveloping new ones, or volunteering(which can even bedone from home).•Encourage him to get out ofthe house—to an adult daycare program, senior centeractivities, church functions,or other events in the community.Arrange accessibletransportation if necessary.Lisa M. Petsche is a medicalsocial worker and freelancewriter specializing in eldercare issues.

September 2004 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 11Submitted by Don MogridgeA big “Thanks!” from yourexecutive to the volunteerswho gave up a part of theirweekend to run the OAPOconcession at the Carvers’and Woodworkers’ Show andSale. The funds raised byyour efforts will benefit allmembers over the next fewmonths.July and August are nowrelegated to the historybooks (with asterisks abouthow hot we were)! WithSeptember here, most OAPOactivities will again be inAkhenaton and NefertitiBy Del StanleyA trip to the Royal Museumdisplay in Victoria wasa thrilling event for hugecrowds, both young and old.The artifacts and worksof art are among some ofthe most ancient forms to beseen.Several thousand yearsago the young Pharaoh wasin power and some historianshave termed him “the firstpersonality in history.”His bust is displayedin a huge glass enclosureand must weigh (should Iguess?) . . . a ton and a half.✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷Sorrento OAPO Newsfull swing soon after LabourDay, so please check outthe September Hall ActivityCalendar. You will findthe interiors of our splendidfacilities have been given afresh coat of paint and awaityour return.The first General Meetingof the new season willbe held on September 9th at2pm and will be an importantone. Please be sureto attend, as every vote isneeded.Bingo nights for Septemberwill be the 10th and24th. As usual, games startAlong with many other stonecarvings, large and small,his bust stands out as trulyamazing.There are numerous displayslarge and small, suchas jewels, earrings andbrooches. Each piece is glassencased and has a typeddescription attached. Eachof us was tendered a hearingwand and once you tunedinto the display number youwere given an interestingvocal description of the display.Most people were in quietawe as they moved from onedisplay to another, but oneyoung student seemed busymaking copious notes.This remarkable displayis made possible by theRoyal Museum in Londonas they are in the process ofrenovating their premises.✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷ ✷ ✷ ✷Las Vegas Winners& Other U.S. CasinosIf you have won a jackpot in the last 4 yearsand paid 30% Withholding Tax;we can help you get that tax back.Call TAXBACK today for afree consultationTOLL FREE 1-877-922-5022www.ustaxback.comtax01✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷✷at 7pm with doors openabout 6:15pm.Jam Sessions return onthe 2nd and 4th Saturdays ofeach month (for Septemberthe 11th and 25th) startingat 7pm. For information callBill Pobuda at 675-3732.A Pot Luck dinner isscheduled for 5pm Sept 23rd(don’t forget to bring dishesand cutlery as well as yourfood contribution), and aSnooker Tournament for Saturdayand Sunday Sept 25-26 starting at 9am each day.Watch for the sign-up sheetsin the Games Room.Thrupp ManorSeptember BirthdaysSubmitted by Anne JackSept 1 - Lena WerstiukSept 4 - Lydia SchwarzSept 12 - Ron HardieSept 19 - Lena BasarabaSept 21 - Marjorie KrescySept 22 - Mary KonkinSept 24 - Jim WilsonHappy Birthday to all. Havea healthy and happy year!Hear Better, Live BetterYou are unique. So is your hearing!Our Clinical Audiologists can help you todetermine your best Hearing Solution.• Hearing loss counselling• Sales, service and repairs• Batteries and accessories• DVA TAPS card acceptedGood!OTICON GO Digital Hearing AidInexpensive solution for less complicatedhearing loss in simple situationsBetter!From$ 1,165FromOTICON ATLAS PLUS Digital Hearing AidBetter voice directionality for more diverse listeningconditions and for more complex hearing loss.Best!Call for a FREEno obligationconsultationtoday!$ 1,950OTICON SYNCRO The Most Automatic of all Hearing AidsCompletely eliminates the need for any useradjustment and is perfect for the most active lifestylesin the most diverse listening environments.Reg. Retail From $ 3,070 Special Offer $ 2,499Kamloops ClinicNicola Medical Building • 208-321 Nicola Street250-372-2683 • 1-800-663-3810Canadian Hearing CareNorth Kamloops ClinicNorthills Shopping Centre • 26A-700 Tranquille Road250-376-4188Discount applies on new orders only. See in store for details. Offer expires September 30, 2004It's all about ChoiceSUNDAY BRUNCHAugustAll 8th, new allmenu new menu items items!$12.95 (Seniors $11.95)PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 679-1513OPEN HOUSE!Refreshments! Entertainment!Saturday, September August 28th 2510am - -2pmStudio Suites tospacious 2 bedroom,2 bathroom suitesfrom $1395.00including mealsand servicesParkside Estate743 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BCFor more information & tours please contact Deanie Farough at Parkside EstateTel: 250-571-9049/Fax: 250-679-1545/parksideestate@cablelan.netcah05_betterpar04_sep

Page 12Ruth PitzPROFESSIONAL HAIR STYLEBack to School and Fall SpecialincludesPerms $ 37.95 cut Cuts $ 10.99Not restricted to seniors✁Church Bulletin Misprints“For those of you who have children anddon’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs.”“Thursday night Potluck Supper.Prayer and medication to follow.”• Licensed General Contractor •“The handyman professionals”• Renovations • Painting• Plumbing C. J. VanderhorstReferences Available“Your Home or My Home”Spirals $ 69.95376-5348COUPON • Expires Oct. 31, 2004Home Care Specialistswith Heart• Personal Care• Home Makers• Companion• House Cleaners• Respite578-2637If you need a servicethat you don’t see — call:IN-HOME CARE851-0078✁We Aim To Fill All Your Needs!#314 — 141 Victoria Street, KamloopsFax: 851-0016inh02ptz02_fallCJH01Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comReceive Income for Life andMajor Tax ReliefSubmitted by Sue Porter, KPMGRecently, one of my clientsasked me about a uniquegiving opportunity that theydiscussed with the RoyalInland Hospital Foundation.The Foundation askedthem to consider helpingmake a difference in thelives of people who rely onquality healthcare by establishinga charitable trust.A charitable trust is aspecial donation made to acharity while you are living.Your donation, irrevocableand held in trust,usually by a financial institutionthat offers trust services,becomes available tothe charity after your death.The trust’s assets are investedconservatively and allowyou (the donor) to enjoy asteady stream of incomeMasonryis alive and wellin Kamloops!during your lifetime.One of the greatestadvantages of the charitabletrust, in addition to annualincome, is that you receivean immediate and major taxbenefit in the form of a charitabledonation receipt fora portion of the amount putinto the trust. The donationreceipt can be used to reduceyour income tax over a periodof 5 years.Here’s an example:Amount contributed to charitabletrust $150,000.00Annual income paid to donorfor life $7,000.00*Charitable gift receipt$81,000.00**Amounts may vary dependingof donor’s age, amountof donation and current interestrate. Also, should you wishto receive less annual income,your charitable tax receiptwould increase.As you can see, thisarrangement not only benefitsthe community, but italso provides significant taxsavings and income for life.For more information,please contact your financialadvisor and the RIH Foundation,314-2325.There are two Masonic Lodges in the city andarea—Kamloops No. 10 and Mt. St. Paul 109, witha combined membership of approximately 300 inKamloops. There are also lodges in Ashcroft,Merritt and Lillooet.Other active associations in the city which areconnected with the Masons are The Royal Archbodies, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and TheNobles of the Mystic Shrine (commonly known asShriners).For the ladies there is The Order of the EasternStar, Ladies of the Nile and, for young girls theInternational Order of Job’s Daughters.Kamloops Lodge No. 10 also sponsors No. 1Hillside Scout Troop.mtk03_aliveAn Old Lady’s PoemSeptember 2004Both Irene Demchuk and Tessie Watsonsubmitted this beautiful poem.When the nurses in the geriatric ward of a small hospitalnear Dundee, Scotland, were going through the meager possessionsof an old lady who had died, they found this poem.Its quality and content so impressed the staff that copieswere made and distributed to every nurse in the hospital.One copy made its way to Ireland, and the old lady’s solebequest to posterity has since appeared in the Christmas editionof the News Magazine of the North Ireland Associationfor Mental Health. A slide presentation has also been madebased on her simple, but eloquent poem… and this little oldScottish lady, with nothing left to give to the world is nowthe author of this “anonymous” poem. Goes to show that weall leave SOME footprints in time.An Old Lady’s PoemWhat do you see nurse, what do you see?What are you thinking when you’re looking at me?A crabby old woman, not very wise.Uncertain of habit, with faraway eyes?Who dribbles her food and makes no reply,When you say in a loud voice, “ I do wish you’d try!”Who seems not to notice the things that you do,And forever is losing a sock or a shoe.Who, resisting or not, lets you do your will,With bathing and feeding the long day to fill.Is that what you’re thinking? Is that what you see?Then open your eyes, nurse; you’re looking at me.I’ll tell you who I am as I sit here so still,As I do your bidding, as I eat at your will,I’m a small child of ten...with a father and mother,Brothers and sisters, who love one another.A young girl of sixteen, with wings on her feet,Waiting for her soul true love to come and meet.A bride soon at twenty, my heart gives a leap,Remembering the vows I promised to keep.At twenty-five now, I have young of my own,Who need me to guide and secure a happy home.A woman of thirty, my young now grown fast,Bound to each other with ties that should last.At forty, my young have grown and are gone,But my man’s beside me to see I don’t mourn.At fifty once more, babies play around my knee.Again we know children, my loved one and me.Dark days are upon me, my husband is dead;I look to the future, I shudder with dread.For my young are all rearing young of their own.And I think of the years and the love I’ve known.I’m now an old woman...and nature is cruel,Tis jest to make old age look like a fool.The body it crumbles, grace and vigor depart,And there is now a stone where once I had a heart.But inside this old carcass a young girl still dwells,And now and again my battered heart still swells.I remember the joys, I remember the pain.And I’m loving and living life over again.I think of the years...all too few,Gone too fast and accept the stark fact that nothing can last.So open your eyes, nurses, open and see,Not a crabby old woman; look closer... SEE ME.Remember this poem when you next meet an old personwhom you brush aside without looking at the young soulwithin...We will one day be there too!

September 2004 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 13Legal EaseWhat is the Required Capacity to Grant A Power of Attorney?By Blair NixonA power of attorney is adocument by which oneperson, the donor, empowersanother, the attorney, toact on the donor’s behalf.The authority granted by thedocument allows the attorneyto administer the donor’sproperty, financial and legalaffairs.The term “attorney” isused in the general senseof being the person who isappointed to act on behalfof the donor in the powerof attorney document asopposed to being a “lawyer”or “attorney at law”.A power of attorney doesnot allow the attorney tomake decisions with respectto personal affairs or healthcare of the donor. Representationagreements can nowbe used for that purposewithin the Province of BritishColumbia.At common law, a powerof attorney ceased to bevalid once the donor becameincapable. Accordingly, thecommon law power of attorneywas of little use as apersonal planning tool as itceased to operate at the verymoment it was needed.Legislation was passedin British Columbia in 1979to create the “EnduringPower of Attorney”. Section8 of the Power of AttorneyAct now provides that if thedocument expressly stipulatesthat the authority is tocontinue despite any mentalinfirmity of the donor, thepower of attorney is not terminatedonly because of thesubsequent mental infirmityof the donor.The two fundamental limitationson a person’s capacityto grant a power of attorneyin British Columbia areage and mental capacity.It is somewhat unclear atcommon law as to whethera minor has the capacityto execute a valid powerof attorney. According tothe only British Columbiacase on point, a minor likelydoes not have the capacityto appoint an attorney. OurCourt of Appeal in the 1915case Re Land Registry Actand Shaw simply stated, “Aninfant cannot give letters ofattorney”. Other jurisdictionssuch as Alberta andOntario expressly stipulateage requirements for donorsin applicable legislation.A power of attorney isvoid if the donor does nothave the required mentalcapacity to grant the powerof attorney.However, until recently,the actual test to be appliedto determine whether aperson has the requisitecapacity to grant a powerof attorney has receivedlittle judicial consideration.Accordingly, the test hasbeen unclear. Some caseshave suggested the requiredcapacity is the same capacityto make valid a Will whileothers have suggested thatthe common law principlesas to capacity to contractshould apply.In British Columbia, thisuncertainty was recentlyresolved by the decisionof Justice Garson of ourSupreme Court released onApril 22, 2004 in the caseof British Columbia (PublicGuardian and Trustee of) v.Egli.In that case, Justice Garsonrelied upon the case ofRe K., a 1988 decision ofthe English Court of Protection.For an enduring powerof attorney, Justice Garsonfound that the donor has therequired capacity to grantthe power of attorney if heor she is capable of understandingthat:a. The attorney wouldbe able to assume completeauthority over the donor’saffairs;b. The attorney wouldhave the authority to do anythingwith the donor’s propertywhich the donor couldhave done;c. The authority willcontinue even if the donorbecomes mentally incapable,and;d. In the event of thedonor’s incapacity, the powerof attorney will be irrevocable.As was made clear byJustice Garson, it is not necessarythat the donor becapable of managing his orher own financial affairs atthe time of execution of thepower of attorney. In manycases, the person grantingthe power of attorney willalready be relying upon otherssuch as a spouse or adultchild to assist in the managementof the financialaffairs.A power of attorney is avery simple and inexpensivetool for planning for potentialincapacity. Like mostpersonal planning measures,the key is to obtain professionaladvice and have theappropriate documentationprepared and signed so thatit is there to be used if itbecomes necessary.Blair Nixon is a lawyer atNixon & Company and canbe reached in Kamloops at372-3233 or Merritt at 378-4966. Visit him at www.nixonlawyers.com.Lejeune Manor289 Maple Street, KamloopsA seniors’ complex for independent living• 39 one-bedroom apartments in quiet area• Common lounge and amenities• Subsidized rental apartments inpartnership with B.C. HousingFor more information please callRay Williams 376-3653Now acceptingapplicationslej02_sepDo not grow old, no matter how long you live. Never cease to standlike curious children before the Great Mystery into which we were born.~ Physicist Albert Einsteinsvi04_sepBlair NixonOVER 90%NOW LEASEDnix01

Page 14Oh, What A Train Ride!Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comSubmitted by Rene HornerOn Sunday, Aug 1st, a gorgeousKamloops summerday, the Steam Train “2141Spirit of Kamloops” departedthe station for a 58 kilometerexcursion from Kamloopsto Vinsulla. The train’s twocoaches and two observationcars were full to overflowingThe scenery along theroute was a sight to behold.It provided a different viewfrom the usual #5 Highwaynorth; closer to the river,which has rapids at Heffley,and the vast acres offarms on the west side of theNorth Thompson. I was veryimpressed with the closerview of “Hacienda Caballo”just north of Heffley, a littlegem of beautifully landscapedgrounds, fields withhorses, and bridges to walkon little islands in the river.After we reached Vinsulla,the staff of the KamloopsHeritage Railways dida terrific job in switching thepassengers from one side ofthe train to the other as wellSeptember 2004as from the coaches to theobservation cars. This wasdone to allow all passengersan opportunity to view allthe sights and scenery alongthe route.As this was the firsttime the Heritage Railwayhas operated outside of citylimits, there were many peopleon the route waiting fora glimpse of the train as itrolled along.Hats off to the HeritageRailway staff and volunteers,as well as members of CNRailway for a trip well done.We/I will be looking forwardto Armstrong next year,I hope!2141 Spirit of Kamloops willrun weekends until September12, then resume runsin December for ChristmasLight Tours. For scheduleand rate information, pleasecall the Railway at 374-2141, email info@kamrail.comor visit www.kamloopsheritagerailway.comPhotos clockwise from top:Rene Horner and Heritage RailwayHost Jill aboard the train;volunteer Lorne Earl; some ofthe beautiful scenery caughtalong the way.Bedford ManorConstruction Under WayGroundbreaking took place August 18 at 529 Seymour Street for BedfordManor, a non-profit assisted living development. A number of dignitaries,including Kamloops MLA Claude Richmond and Acting Mayor Pat Wallace,were on hand to witness the event.Officials with Interior Health state that Bedford Manor will provideanother housing option to seniors with low to moderate incomes. The developmentwill provide 76 “assisted living” units. These units will be availableto both seniors and those with disabilities.Bedford Manor is funded through a partnership between BC Housing,Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, regional health authorities, Cityof Kamloops and The John Howard Society.Right: Honourable Ida Chong, Minister ofState for Women’s and Seniors Servicesenjoyed a backhoe ride with RaymondChan, MP for Richmond and Minister ofState (Multiculturalism).Below: Artist’s rendering of the building asit will appear when completed.

September 2004 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 15CanGoGranniesSubmitted by Nora Berkhouthe title you have just readas a story behind it beginingwith a visit from StehenLewis, UN Secretaryeneral Special Envoy onIV/AIDS in Africa, andhe speech he gave at a UCCathering.The impact of hisescription of the HIV/AIDSandemic in Africa had arofound impact on manynd especially the storiesf the plight of the Africanrandmothers. Not onlyave they buried their chilrenbut in many cases theyre burying their grandchilren.African orphans withnd without grandmothersumber in the millions.Stephen told of a groupalled GoGo Granny OuteachProject in Johannesurg,which is trying to helphese mostly elderly womenith their task of caring forhese little ones, sometimesn very large numbers perrandmother.A group has been formedere working through thetephen Lewis Foundationo find a way to help them.e are Can (for Canada) Gorannies, a non profit groupho would welcome anyike minded Granny-or notojoin in. Or form a “pod”f your own.For starters we are sellingcookbook called “Moreasy Beans” by Trish Rossnd Jacquie Trafford with allroceeds going to our GranyProject.We will be participatingn the HIV/AIDS walk oneptember 25th, a short andasy walk for which we haveledge sheets —or to whiche welcome you to join uso simply show your support.We hope to grow andake a difference in theives of the African Grandothers.Should you want morenformation about our projct,and us you could contactary Jordan 374-5015 orandy Abraham 578-6992.Ponderosa PlaceBy Alvera SivertsonAugust was a very hot busymonth. I used my air conditionerplus fans all thetime. My son and familywere here for 4 days while Istayed in the hospitality suitewith my daughter who wasalso visiting.We had our monthlybirthday tea, our barbecue,and also a farewell coffeeparty for Marla and a welcometo Joan who will beour new accountant. Weenjoy cards twice a weekand a weekly-catered dinner.I went to Hot Nite (actually11am) in the City tosee the old cars. It was 39C.I saw 3 old cars similar toones we owned, a 37 Chevy,a 55 Chevy, and a 1960 FordFalcon, like one I drove forso long, 20 years that mysons’ friends called it “TheSivmobile.”We are happy to see Jackieback with us and muchhealthier after being in hospitalin Vancouver.Our sympathies go outto the family and friends ofJohn and Ellen, who passedaway.I have been doing a bit ofgardening and now have ripetomatoes. One morning Isaw a beautiful bird, a WesternTanager, in my flowers.It had a red head, a yellowbody, and black wings withwhite strips. There is also asaucy chipmunk that climbsthe tree in my flowerbed.Music in the Park isespecially entertaining thisAugust. It is so relaxing tosit in beautiful cool RiversidePark listening to music.We are certainly fortunate tohave this free entertainment.When it comes to…Meals On WheelsMeals on Wheels is dedicated to meetingthe nutritional needs of seniors.For information, please call theCatering Department at372-5201, ext. 104.We look forward to serving you.…Assisted LivingYou can count on the ultimate incaring, compassion and comfor t for you or for someone you love.Berwick on the Park is pleased to offer Assisted Living (licensed intermediate care) for seniors, on a temporaryor permanent basis, in lovely private bedsitting rooms with beautiful views.We also provide respite services for the community or those being discharged from the hospital.Please call 1-8 6 6-377-7275 for more information.6 0 W h i t e s h i e l d C r e s c e n t S o u t h , K a m l o o p s B CSupt. J. J. (Jim) Begley is thenew Officer in Charge of theKamloops RCMP Detachment.He is pictured here with ActingSupt Clair Hayward and SuptDon Harrison. Supt. Begley willtake up his new post in mid-September. He brings 31 yearsof experience with the RCMP tohis post.339 St. Paul Street, KamloopsP h o n e ( 2 5 0 ) 3 7 7- 7 2 7 5 To l l f r e e 1- 8 6 6 - 3 7 7- 7 2 7 5 w w w . b e r w i c k r c . c o mber03_assistedmow01_CMYK

Page 16At my age, gettinga second doctor’sopinion is kind oflike switching slotmachines.~ StatesmanJimmy CarterServingIndividualInvestorsStocksMutual FundsSegregated FundsBondsRRSPs/RRIFsAnnuities...and much more!And nowserving coffeein Kamloops!Join me for a round tablediscussion at my office.We'll share ideas aboutcurrent events, the economy,investing and a fewcups of coffee.Call (250) 374-1882to reserve your seat.Date: Sept. 8, 2004Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.Guest Speaker:Chad Ellingboe, CFPRetirement InvestmentSpecialistCanada LifeLili Seery4A-1315 Summit Dr.Kamloops, BC V2C 5R9(250) 374-1882www.edwardjones.comMember CIPFInsurance and annuities are offered by EdwardJones Insurance Agency (except in Quebec). InQuebec, insurance and annuities are offered byEdward Jones Insurance Agency (Quebec) Inc.see05_coffeeSubmitted by Lili Seery ofEdward JonesProjections for the futurecost of a post-secondaryeducation are daunting. Thetab for the average Canadianuniversity education ispredicted to be $100,000 18years from now. Fortunately,there are ways to begin savingfor that goal now.Many Canadians openregistered education savingsplans (RESPs) for theirchildren and grandchildren.An RESP allows you to putaway up to $4000 a yeartoward a child’s post – secondaryeducation. Althoughcontributions are not taxdeductible, the plan allowsthose contributions to growtax deferred. The moneybecomes taxable when thebeneficiary withdraws it,but as most students havelimited income this is notlikely to be significant.One of the most attractivefeatures of the RESP isthat the federal governmentMurray’sHealth & In-homeSupportServicesfor Seniors• Certified Personal Support Worker• Personal & palliative respite“A gentle and caring touch”Thank you Kamloopsfor your support!We will continue to offer ourspecial rate of $10 per hourREFERENCES AVAILABLE374-1101Call Heather, Certified P.S.W. to discuss your needsSenior Connector www.seniorconnector.comFinancial FocusRESPs – A Tool to Simplify the Costs of Educationoffers an incentive, knownas the Canada EducationSavings Grant (CESG). Thegrant equals 20% of the first$2000 contributed annually,with the funding capped at$400 a year and a lifetimeper beneficiary limit of$7200. If you don’t receivethe full grant amount in agiven year, it can be carriedforward to future years.As well, an RESP isattractive to many parentsand grandparents becausethe money is earmarked forpost-secondary educationcosts and cannot be spenton more frivolous items,like a spur-of-the-momentvacation. If the child doesnot use the funds saved foreducation, that money canbe withdrawn. The growthhowever, is fully taxableto the subscriber, who canalso face repayment of theCESG. Subject to somerestrictions, subscribers havethe option of transferringthe amount in the educationmur01savings plan to his or herregistered retirement savingsplan, should there beenough contribution roomavailable.Some people save for achild’s education by usingan in-trust account as wellas an RESP. A trustee managesan in-trust accountuntil the child reaches theage of majority. The fundsare vested for the child assoon as they are deposited.While the income and dividendsfrom in-trust accountsare taxed in the hands ofthe donor, capital gains maybe taxed in the hands of thechild. The contributor hasfar less control over how themoney can be used however,and critical education savingscould be spent by therecipient on less importantitems.The ideal solution forsome is to use a mix ofan RESP and an in -trustaccount to cover off allscenarios regarding theirchildren’s future plans. TheRESP offers growth andgrant amounts to pay forthe ever-increasing cost ofpost-secondary education.The in-trust account offersflexibility to the beneficiaryonce they reach age ofmajority.Edward Jones is a memberof the Investor ProtectionFund.Cariboo Manor❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖After nine weeks in Victoriaworking with the Air Cadets,I am finally home again. Thesummer passed quickly andit was lots of fun dealingwith 400 teenagers at a time.Throughout the summer thecamp puts through about 900cadets aged 12 to 18. Thebest thing that comes outof it is that it renews yourfaith in our young people.The job I was assigned putme in touch with most of thecadets at one time or anotherand it is gratifying to knowthat we only had problemswith about 10 cadets. That isonly about one percent. Prettygood, when you considerthat a lot of the kids wereaway from home for thefirst time. In any case, I feelrenewed and ready to takeon my next challenge.Coming back to Kamloopsafter an extendedabsence, I find it refreshingto see familiar scenes inand around town. I’m veryhappy that we avoided thefiery summer of last yearand that we are getting some831 Serle Road, KamloopsCariboo Manor is a supported living homefor ambulatory seniors offering:• private rooms with ensuite• nutritious, home-cooked meals• capable, caring housekeeper available 24 hours each day• comfortable, secure family atmosphere• weekly housekeeping servicesOperated by the Cariboo Home Society, a non-profit charitable organizationFor information call Cariboo Manor at 579-9350or Janet at 579-5262Cariboo ManorA Place for Seniors to call “Home”Mike’s MusingsHome Againcar02September 2004much needed rain for thearea ranchers and farmers.Kamloops is a great place tolive and it is that much betterif all our businesses andindustry prosper. Nothing isever perfect, but having beenaround a lot of the world,Kamloops is one of the nicestplaces to live that I haveseen.As you read this, I will bein the paper full time fromnow on. I am looking forwardto meeting many moreof you than I already have.In the months to come Iwill be devoting all my timehelping make the SeniorConnector better than ever.To help accomplish that, youwill be seeing us at morefunctions than we have everbeen able to cover before.For you, that means bettercoverage of what is happeningin and around Kamloopsand providing you with moreinformation about the thingsyou care about.Please feel free to contactthe paper if you haveany events coming up thatyou would like us to cover.Although there is a limit tohow much we can get to,we will do our best to get toevery event possible. If youwant us to cover your event,remember, the more leadtimewe have the better.Summer is almost overso now is the time to get outand about while the goodweather lasts. If you see mein your travels, please sayhello and let me know whatyou would like to see in thepaper.Until next month…keepa smile on your face and asong in your heart.Random Thoughtsfrom Will RogersThere are two theories toarguing with a woman…neither worksGood judgement comesfrom experience, and a lotof that comes from badjudgement.

khr03September 2004 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 17Submitted by Caroline PalagaMsc, Audcar wax: It’s on everyone’sind when they visit anudiologist. When I tell myatients that I am going toook in their ears, I invariblyget one of two responss:A sheepish look accomanyingthe statement, “Oh,didn’t wash my ears outoday”, or, the oppositetatement of pride “I cleanedy ears out just for this”.The question that I oftenet asked is “What can I doo get rid of ear wax?” Thenswer is usually the same:othing. Earwax is one ofhose things that, for somenknown reason, peoplessociate with uncleanliness.he fact is that earwax, alsonown as cerumen in theedical community, actuallyas a purpose. By sticking tohe tiny hairs in your ears, itrovides a partial barrier androtects the delicate eardrumnd ear canal from damagerom debris, flying objects,nd infection. Our ears areaturally designed to movehe wax towards the outerar, with the gradual shedingof the skin inside thear. In most cases, they do aretty good job of keepinghemselves clean.When we try to clean ourars using cotton swabs, or,eaven forbid sharp objectsike bobby pins, we disrupthe self-cleaning mechanismf our ears, and potentiallyause serious damage tohem. A cotton swab typiallyonly pushes the waxurther into the ear canal,aking it even more dificultfor it to come out onts own. Over time, rubbinghe ear canal with a cottonwab gets rid of the littleairs in the ear canal, againisrupting the natural cleanngmechanism of the ear.y going deeply into the earith a cotton swab or object,ou risk puncturing the deliateeardrum, which is onlycouple of centimeters fromhe outside of the ear canal.he skin in the ear canal islso very sensitive and it canEar Wax: Friend Or Foe?be damaged easily. Becausethe ear canal is a perfectenvironment for bacteria(dark and moist), once thereis trauma to the skin or eardrum,the risk of infection isextremely high.So, if you can’t use a cottonswab to clean the ears,how do you clean them? Thebest way to clean the earsis to use a warm washclothwhen in the shower, andgently clean the outer earup to the opening of the earcanal only. If you happen tobe one of those unfortunatepeople who accumulate somuch wax in their ears, thatit causes a complete blockageof the ear canal and subsequenthearing loss, youmay need to visit your familyphysician periodically tohave the wax removed fromSeptember 2 • Armstrong Fall FairDaysAwayTours LIC#35140Incl. Admission & Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 37ppSeptember 18 - 19 • Penticton Fall Wine TourAll Inclusive Tour: Six Wineries, Accommodation at PentictonLakeside Resort & Casino, Discounts on Purchases, All Meals &Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 265pp/dblSeptember 27 • Okanagan Fall Harvestyour ears. You can also purchaseover-the-counter waxremoval systems, which typicallyinclude a solution tosoften the wax, and a waterirrigation bulb. This can beeffective, however, if doneincorrectly, can potentiallycause damage to the eardrum.Ear candling, whichis an alternative treatmentfor wax removal has beenresearched and found to beineffective and potentiallyhazardous and it is thereforenot a recommended waxremoval method.If you’re still havingdoubts about the best way toclean your ears, just rememberthat the age-old adageis true: Never put anythingsmaller than your elbow inyour ear.Always remember to forget the troublesthat pass your way;but never forget the blessingsthat come each day.Author UnknownTour a working Apple Orchard. Incl. Admission, Lunch & TaxesEarly Payment Discount! Until Sept. 10, pay only . . . . . . . . $ 49ppOctober 4-7 • Vancouver IslandA Canadian Colour Tour: Qualicum Bay, Chemanius,Butchart Gardens - Optional 2nd Garden or Casino,Twonights Laurel Point Inn (On Victoria’s Inner Harbour).Seniors' Discount may applyEarly Payment Discount! Until Sept. 10, pay only . . $ 399pp/dblOctober 17-19 • Mountain Hot Springs TourAll Inclusive Tour: 3 Hot Springs, All Meals and TaxesEarly Payment Discount (Valid until Sept 17/04). . $ 350pp/dblUpcoming …Nov 6 • Westwold Christmas Store & Vernon Craft FairPlease call for detailsDAYS AWAY TOURSCall Gwen: 377-7499day05_sepMillions of peoplehave difficulty hearing.“What did you say?” “Everyone seems to mumble.”“I can hear but I can’t understand.”“My children tell me I watch TV with the volume too loud.”“Some words sound alike and it’s hard to tell them apart.”Do you find yourself or someone you know making these comments?You’re not alone. Many Canadians have a hearing loss.We can help. For more information, contact our clinic nearest you:Sahali ProfessionalHearing Services374-5767Carolyn Palaga, MSc, Aud(C)Fortune CentreHearing Clinic554-3706• Easy accessibility and parking at all locations •Authorized by WCB • First Canadian Health • Dept. Veterans AffairsRegistered under the Hearing Aid Act (B.C.)6th AnnualKamloopsRailway DaysSaturday, October 2 • 9am-4pmKamloops Heritage C.N.R. StationFREE admission2141 Steam Excursion SpecialLocomotives and Rolling Stock DisplaysEntertainment • Model Railroad Displays and SalesSpecials for kids under 12:Free train ride ~ free gifts!MerrittHearing Clinic315-9688For theyoung and theyoung at heart!For information call Brian Kelly: 377-8510 or visit: www.kamrail.comfoh02

Page 18“A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind andwon’t change the subject.”~ Winston ChurchillFamily Restaurantat the KamloopsTravel Centre1885 West Trans Can HwyVER04_coupAttention Seniors!Join our55+ Club!For the young at heart…55 and betterBuy any one of ourSenior Meals andreceive our monthlyfeatured dessert FREE!With coupon only. Expires Sept. 30, 2004.May not be combined with other offers.Life As UsualProvidingindependenceand peace of mindfor seniors since 1974.24 hours a day, 7 days aweek of worry-free living.Open 7 days a week24 hours a day!Call today!Thompson Region Lifeline374-3540 or1-888-839-6588Monday - FridayBeginnerswelcome!Bring a friend!League Times:Tues, Wed & Thurs 1pmFriday 10amThen enjoy lunch at Chili’s Bar & Grill!It’s a great way to get some exerciseand socialize…Call to register!1200-8th StKamloops554-1610bow01lif01Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comThrupp Manor NewsSubmitted by Anne JackMarjorie Krescy, who haspreviously written this column,has decided to retire.Thank you Marjorie you dida great job and we enjoyedyour columns very much.It has been a beautifulhot summer and we are ableto enjoy it in air-conditionedcomfort or sit outside in theshade. It is lovely with theflowers blooming and wewatch the boats going upand down the river, we missthe paddlewheeler. Thereare lots of birds to watchand occasional sightings ofblue herons and deer downfor a drink across the river,we have a million dollarview.The Other KindKamloopsMobileTech10 % offfor SeniorsTim Lehman CSOM, A+, MCPwww.KamloopsMobileTech.comThank you to all thosewho have brought us thingsout of your gardens—it isvery welcome and tastes sogood when it is fresh.We are also fortunate tohave great entertainment andthis month brought us “TheLively Five” from Chase,also “Tab Shore” and the“Karaoke.” Not only do theysing and play for us, theystay for a coffee and chat.To management andstaff we extend a big ThankYou for all you do for us, itis truly appreciated.Editors note: We would liketo say thank you to Marjorie.We will all miss yourcheery articles.By Edie McDonaldIf you call friends and family riches,Then I am surely blessed,Surrounded by love and goodness,They are all the very best.Of course I met the “other kind”.Ne’er do wells, lazy and more,In fact when I saw them,I would run and lock the door!One day the Good Lord called me,(much to my chagrin)But St, Peter was there to welcome me.And “bade me to come in.”I saw all my friends and dear onesThey had gone on before.We were all rejoicing,When “The other kind” walked through the door!The look on my face was shock and surprise,But much to my dismay,When they saw me,Nobody was as shocked as they!kmt01Onsite computersupport andconsultingFriendly, personalprofessional service(250) 319-9961tim_lehman@telus.netMcKnight ManorRoom & Boardfor Non Smoking Seniors• Private Room• Cable TV• Home cooked meals• Laundry facilities providedAll-inclusive feestarting at$1000 per month plus GST.Call Mary or George at(250) 579-1994MCK03September 2004Berwick on the ParkKitchen Staff Win AwardBerwick on the Park kitchen team of Randy Wallis, Cathy Smith andstaff who were awarded the Western Regional Winner of the “Be aStar” program by Morrison Health Care Food Services, a division ofCompass Group Canada.Salmon Arm Seniors 109By President Shirley EhlersSummer is about over andmost programs will onceagain resume for the fallseason. Members who attendedour summer programsenjoyed the coolnessof our beautiful centerthroughout the summer heat.It has been a joy to see theparticipation of so manylively table tennis players.Good luck to those who arecompeting at the summergames in Pentiction. Congratulationsare in order toJohn McGuire who recentlyplayed a perfect hand of 29in a crib game held at ourcenter. Avery unusual score.Daily lunches willrecommence Tuesday Sept.7th. Members are invited tocome and enjoy a nourishingmeal. The monthly generalmeeting will be Sept.10th with a special speakertalking about various eyeconditions. Do come andenjoy the fellowship of othersas well as learning aboutthis timely topic of eyecare. Our monthly pancakebreakfast will be held onSept. 12th from 8:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m.Recently a lovely organhas been donated to ourcenter, by a very generousdonation from a longtime member. The memorialgarden is lookingterrific! Thanks to Mariaand Lorne for taking on thisproject.A recognition tea will beheld on October 15th for allmembers who have contributedso much in time, work,and funds to achieve thegoal of our Senior ActivityCenter, a building in whichwe are all extremely proud,and enjoy very much.We hope to see all membersback soon at our centerparticipating in activitiesof their choice.

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Or runningafter the hay rake, jumpingthe windrows of new mowngrass, or riding to the fieldin the hay rack and back tothe barn on top of the load.These may sound like boringactivities today but backthen, with no playmates,T.V., radio or telephone, theylivened my long summerdays.Every Friday, my uncle,who lived in a one-roomedhouse next to ours, droveBob to the village to buy theweek’s groceries. As a beginningschool child, I likedFridays because I couldmeet my uncle and Bob atthe general store and have aride home. But Bob did notlike Fridays! He loved myfather but hated my uncleand the feeling was mutual.My uncle was used to cavalryhorses so, expectingobedience, he held Bob’shead high on a short reinand whipped him if he didnot obey. Bob would nip andlunge whenever my unclecame near him but, in theend, he had to give in.The general store was,Mobile Computer Serviceand Custom Systems20% on labourand10% on partsAll day every day365 days a yearfor me, a source of delightand envy - all the wonderfulthings one could buy if onlyone had the money. Therewas a tub of peanut butterwith a spigot for filling thecan we had brought fromhome, and cheddar cheesewheels as big as the moonwith an attached wire forcutting, jars of raisins anddates, and hard candies inrainbow colours. There weredelicious looking cookies ina glass display case - chocolatepuffs and pink marshmallowwith coconut, fignewtonsand plain biscuits.There were rubber boots,yard goods, thread, wool,dishpans and scrub-boardsbut the food was the mostinteresting.Then off to the butchershop with its floor coveredin shavings, a woodenchopping block, and a hugecleaver and wicked lookingsharp knives. 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Bob was brushedand fussed over every day ofhis life.Without a horse, wewould have had a muchsmaller vegetable gardenand potato patch and no hay.Without a horse, hauling thewinter wood for our cookstove, dragging stones andpulling stumps from newlybroken fields, and walkingalmost six miles to buy grocerieswould have been hardwork, indeed. Horses, itseems to me, not dogs, wereman’s best friends when thehomesteaders opened up thisgreat country of ours.Freezer coleslawSubmitted by Joanne Melling (Victoria)1 med head cabbage, shredded(about 10 cups)1 shredded carrot1 green pepper chopped1-teaspoon saltCombine these vegetables withthe salt and let stand for 1 hour.1-cup vinegar2 cups sugar1-teaspoon celery seed1 teaspoon mustard seedPlace remaining ingredients insaucepan; bring to boil and boilfor I minute. Cool.Drain the vegetables andadd to the vinegar mixture. Stirgently. Ladle into freezer containersand freeze.When ready to use eat as isor add whatever you want. I usesome horseradish sauce and alittle mayonnaise.Kamloops Low Rental Housing Society (Non-Profit)Ponderosa Place has been designed fromthe ground up with seniors in mind andoffers the lifestyle you’ve been looking forat a price you can afford, including tastefuldecor, security of tenure, protectionfrom inflation, and downtown location.For further informationCall 372-0651or email us: ponderosaplace@shaw.caWhen the blind lead the blind…get out of the way!Taylor, Epp& DolderBarristers & SolicitorsComprehensive Legal Services Including:• Real Estate & Mortgages • Corporate and Commercial• Civil Litigation • Construction Disputes• Family Law, Divorce and Mediation• Wills and Estates • Personal InjuryWe look after your interests!Suite 300 - 153 Seymour Street, KamloopsKamloops: (250) 374-3456Barriere: (250) 672-5244Desert GardensCommunity Centreneeds you!A successful and very busy KamloopsCommunity Centre is seeking volunteers toparticipate in the management of the Centre.While the existing Board of Directors is committed tocontinuing, we will need to add new Board members each yearto provide long term continuity of the Centre.We are looking for energetic men or women who have aninterest in community service, are willing to learn about ourfacility and who will consider becoming a member of ourBoard of Directors.Board members are expected to assist with the management ofthe facility, including staff supervision, financial managementand policy making.Interested persons should contact:Jack Ready, President • 372-5110or Penny Ouchi, Vice President • 374-7373Did you know ....Ponderosa Place has lots going on!• Rec room with piano• Monthly birthday parties• Potlucks and BBQs• Bingo, whist and bridge• Exercise equipment• Singing and dancing• AND MORE!Call us for detailspon04_septed01des06_board

Page 20Community Living Week 2004September 13 – 19Schedule of EventsMonday, Sept 13 – Community living Week Ribbon Distribution by Self AdvocatesWednesday, Sept 15 – Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup • Cooney Bay 11 am – 1:30 pmFMI contact Deb Steele at 374-3245Thursday, Sept 16 – Community Living Centre First Anniversary Open House drop in10am-2pm. FMI contact Lorie Frisk at 374-1585Friday, Sept 17 – Community Partnership Breakfast 7:30-9 am, Community Living Centre520D Seymour St. Tickets $10 per person.FMI or to order tickets call Deb Steele at 374-3245.Vista/Desert Gardens Fall Fair 11am-3pm, 540 Seymour St. FMI contact Trudy or Joan at314-6810Simply The Best Thrift Store Community Celebration and Hot Dog Sale, 523 Seymour St.FMI contact Jacquie Marks 377-8335Saturday, Sept 18 – Community Living Slo-Pitch Tournament and Family Fun Day,10am – 4pm. Non-Competitive Slo-Pitch and Family Fun day, McArthur Island Park.FMI contact Deb Steele 374-3245Community Living Day Wind Up Dinner • Pogue Mahone, 843 Desmond St. Dinner 6-9pm.Entertainment starts at 9pm. Tickets $12 limited to age 19 years and over.FMI contact Lori at 374-1585.Sunday, Sept 19 – Hoedown and Trail Ride, 10am – 2pm. Erin Valley stables, Trail rides,Children’s Activities Square Dancing, Wagon Rides. FMI contact Kathy at 828-1508.The “Community Living Week” is designed to promote public awareness of the gifts,strengths and rights of people with developmental disabilities in our community.Let your kids and grandkids know thatAir Cadetsdo more than fly ...Black MariaSenior Connector www.seniorconnector.comBy Elaine HarknessMy last article had to befinished before the barbecueon July 24 to celebrateGlenfair’s 50th Anniversary,so I was unable to give youany details about it, so I willcomment on it now. I wasimpressed with the planningit took to put on a receptionfor Glenfair’s 50th year ofconception. I was sorry tosee Elsie Garlic’s name wasnot mentioned in the SeniorConnector article as sheworked endlessly for over 25years. I believe she was headof the board for many yearsand did a great job to ensurewe were all happy. She wasour friend and we do missher.July 24 was a wonderfulday. President, Ken Munroeas MC introduced everyoneand when he introducedthe members of the BoardSeptember 2004We have a great time with:Bush survival training • Band • BiathlonCitizenship • Effective Speaking • Drill • First Aid• Environmental Stewardship• Flight Ground School• Youth Leadership TrainingModel Building • RangeIt’s all free!204 “Black Maria” Royal Canadian Air Cadet SquadronAn active Kamloops Youth Organization since 1942Start up date: Sept 13, 2004If you’re 12 to 18 years old CHECK US OUT at www. cadets.bc.caor phone 376-4939 or 554-1532 for informationRegister at the Youth Centre on McArthur Island Monday nights from 6:30-9:15 pm204Glenfair Newshe gave a little history oneach person. Needless to saythe burgers were cooked toperfection, salads of differentkinds, the juice was icedand so refreshing, the cakewas good and so was thewatermelon. I would say ourGlenfair celebration was acomplete success and nowis my chance to thank theBoard on behalf of the Glenfairresidents, “We thankyou.” Our history is there foreveryone to read about.Many people worked sohard preparing the food andgetting everything ready.It takes a lot of work toaccomplish such a greatday. The Club has to thankeveryone who worked onthat day and then came theclean up after. The food thatwas left over was sent to theUnited Church Pit Stop forthe homeless.Please note that Sept.23rd is the correct datefor our potluck. Bring afriend—let’s make it a bigdinner and then enjoy dancingto the VIP Band.Francis B, Marie B, andVera L celebrate birthdaysthis month. I hope all youladies enjoyed your birthdays.I just learnt that KayTweed had a very seriousheart operation. She isalready home and recuperating.Keep up the good workKay we want to see youdown tending your flowers.Also Mary Atkins is inthe hospital. Get well soon,Mary. If I have missed anyone,do get well soon.Again, remember September23rd is the potluckdinner; it is our first fall programso let’s make it a bangup success.rca03_BW

September 2004 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 21Nursing Continued from page 1o live by. Curfews weretrictly enforced, weekendasses had to be applied fornd a dress code was still inffect. Initiation, Capping,road Bibbing and Blackanding ceremonies wereroudly attended. Every studentthough it was a privilegeto be a student nurseand they all proudly lived upto the expectations and traitions.The mid 1960’s was aime of many changes, notnly for the Nursing Schoolut also for the Hospital.he residence that had beenome to 560 students for theast 37 years had becomeutdated and was replacedith a new five-storeytructure with an adjoiningchool of Nursing. In 1964,hen the first class movedn, it brought the total numberof students to ninetyight.There was a major expansionto the hospital, increasingthe building to ninestoreys with a capacity toaccommodate 310 patients.In 1970 the decision wasmade that the students enterngthe School of nursingn September 1971 woulde the last class to graduaterom Royal Inland Hospital.he Registered Nurse Proramwould be come part ofhe Cariboo College curricuum.The Faculty of Nursingnstructors now numberedwelve.The 1974 class of thirtytudents felt privileged to behe last class to graduate butere sad to see their Nursingchool close.The Royal Inland HospitalSchool of Nursing graduted913 nurses. What a glorioushistory.(Excerpt from the book“Seventy Years” compiled byM. Scott in 1974)Now in 2004 the Alumnaeof the Royal InlandHospital Training Schoolof Nursing are holdingwhat well may be the finalreunion!This Sept 17th, 18th and19th, many of the gradsfrom this proud school willgather to greet old friendsand classmates from a worldfar different than they couldever have envisioned.The activities plannedwill include a registrationand get together on Friday– a city tour, a Hospital teahosted by the present hospitalboard and a wonderfulevening with food, entertainmentwith invited specialguests and nostalgic remembranceson Saturday night.There will be cookbooksand fleece vests with a pincrest available as souvenirs.The Forster’s Hall onRogers Way will be headquartersfor coffee, tea andvisiting Friday afternoon andSaturday all day. The guestswill be bussed to the hospitaltea and city tours becauseof the parking situation atthe hospital.Sunday AM will see apancake breakfast and tearfulfarewells from the 400who will be here, but all willleave with memories of theCity and Hospital which hasmeant so much to the manywho spent their training dayshere.For any further informationregarding this reunion,please contact Tivola Howeat 250-372-2743.Dr. Barry R. WeaverO P T O M E T R I S TNo. 13 - 750 Fortune DriveFortune Shopping CentreAmple Parking • Easy AccessPh: 376-2202Fax: 376-3614wea01Arthritis or Injury?Mobilityfor Dogsshe01_dogsSquare DancingThe DeeJay Square Dancers at Heritage DaysJune Towhey would like tomake everyone aware of thebenefits of square and rounddancing. She has a long listof these benefits from theMayo Clinic, some of whichare: helping you to keep fit,relieving daily stress, meetingand socializing with oldand new friends, and justplain having fun. This issomething you can do withothers, which contributes toself-esteem and a positiveoutlook.Submitted PhotoSquare dancing is doneall over the world, and nomatter where you travel it iscalled in English.June urges everyone tocome out and give squaredancing a try instead ofwalking around your neighbourhoodor exercising athome. The first night is free.Square dancing starts inSeptember and runs untilApril. For more information,phone June at 374-0277.Great Truths About Growing OldSubmitted by Deveen Martin• Growing up is mandatory; growing old is optional.• Forget the health food. I need all the preservativesI can get.• When you fall down, you wonder what else you can dowhile you are down there.• You’re getting old when you get the same sensation from arocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.• It’s frustrating when you know all the answers but nobodybothers to ask you the questions.• Time may be a great healer, but it’s a lousy beautician.• Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age come alone.is a drug-free alternative16 carefully-balancedherbs fortified with an all-naturalsource of glucosamine and chondroitinPhone for free information 1-800-825-8221or visit shenherbals.comBrown’s Repair Shop Ltd.372-3656220 Lansdowne Street, KamloopsEst. 1923 • Eric BrownThe Key ManWe In Your support Business seniors!Happy Labour Day!In Appreciation …On behalf of the Glenfair Social Club and residents of GlenfairSeniors’ Housing Complex, I thank the Kamloops SeniorHousing Society Board for the terrific Barbeque they heldJuly 24, 2004 in honour of the 50th Anniversary of Glenfair.To the Board and all the volunteers whohelped make this event a success, we thank you.“LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED”FUNERAL SERVICECREMATIONMONUMENTSC. Hudon, PresidentGlenfair Social ClubMAUSOLEUMCOLUMBARIUMPRE-ARRANGEMENTSA TRADITION OF SERVICE AND TRUSTSERVING KAMLOOPS AND AREA FOROVER 100 YEARSFuneral Service (1961) Ltd.Happy 90th BirthdayFrieda Ray(née Osman)Love from your daughter Sydonia,Grandchildren – Kim, Marla, andDana, Great Grandchildren –Steven, Melissa, Jessie, Mandy,Cassandra, Chelsea, Carissa andGreat Great grandchild Aleena.• Safe sales & service• Lock sales & service• Keys by code• Window grilles• Locks rekeyed374-1454513 SEYMOUR ST.,KAMLOOPS, B.C. V2C 2G8bro04_sepsch01

Page 22Take the time to live!!!Life is too short.Tamra’sHome CareServicesMature, Certified Care AideRespite & Palliative CarePersonal CareCooking • ShoppingLight House WorkWalks ... and more!Excellent References Available554-8150tam01_homecareHAVE YOU CONSIDERED…Naming RIH Foundationas the beneficiary of yourRRSP/RRIF?RRSP/RRIFs are subject to income tax after bothspouses pass away. If you name the RIH Foundationas beneficiary, your estate will receive acharitable tax credit to help offset any tax owed.For more information, please contactPaul Battjes, Executive Officer,RIH Foundation at 314-2325.Thinking Out LoudContinued from page 1Energy Capital of Canada,everywhere you look thereare tall wind turbines. Westayed in Pincher Creek thenthe next morning drove toWaterton Lakes. We touredthe elegant Prince of WalesHotel built in 1925 highatop a ridge overlooking thelake and mountains. As weleft Waterton we saw a blackmother bear with two cubsjust above us on the side ofthe highway.100 Year ReunionRoyal Inland HospitalSchool of NursingAll RIH Nursing graduates areinvited to join us in KamloopsSept 17-19, 2004for a 100 year celebration.Contact: Tivola Howe at(250) 372-2743APromisingFutureIt’s in our handsROYAL INLAND HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONrif02_rrspSenior Connector www.seniorconnector.comWe were told not to missseeing Head-Smashed-InBuffalo Jump. We were alsotold we could take a shorterroute to get there whichwould take us over the OldmanRiver Dam. We foundthe road alright, it was underconstruction and it hadrained. We think we took thewrong road as there were noother vehicles on the roadother than grading equipment,but we finally cameto Buffalo Jump. It was wellworth the drive as they hada very impressive interpretativecentre. When we got tothe site there were cars andtour buses all around. Wesoon found they had comevia Fort Macleod. It wasraining when we left BuffaloJump and by the time wearrived in Lethbridge (wherewe stayed) there was hailpiled up on the roadsides.The next morning wedrove to Moose Jaw (wherewe stayed). We were goingto go downtown to see theunderground Tunnels theysay were made famous duringProhibition and AlCapone supposedly spentsome time there.We opted instead to visitthe Saskatchewan WesternDevelopment Museumthat features the “History ofTransportation.” It includesa Snowbirds Gallery ofcourse, as Moose Jaw isthe home base for Canada’sSnowbirds. This museum isone of four branches of SaskatchewanWestern Developmentmuseums. We were soimpressed with the museumin Moose Jaw that later, onour return trip, we visitedtwo more, one in Yorkton,“Story of People” and NorthBattleford “Heritage Farmand Village.” We were sorrywe missed “1910 Boomtown”in Saskatoon. I highlyrecommend the museums toanyone.The next leg of our journeywould take us to Weyburnthen into Manitoba.Leaving Moose Jaw we hada nice highway with littletraffic. After travelling for awhile I spotted, what I call,a prairie skyscraper or grainelevator. Grain elevatorswere always the tallest buildingsin a prairie town andbore the town’s name. Muchto my surprise the elevatorwe were approaching said“Dog River” on its side. Ilooked at my map and therewas no Dog River marked onit but was where I thoughtshould be the town of Roleau.All of a sudden we hadto stop as though there wasa traffic jam ahead. Whenwe were allowed to proceedwe saw a gas station by theside of the road with moviecameras set up for filming.It wasn’t until we returned toKamloops that I read a storyin The Daily News datelinedRouleau, Sask. about a CTVsitcom named “Corner Gas”being filmed there. I willhave to watch for the showon TV this fall.The story of Shirley’s tripto be continued in October’sThinking Out LoudSeniors’ Art ClassesInstructor: Joey Nash CopeJoin one session or all fourSession 1: September 13, 20, 27 and 30Session 2: October 4, 18, 25 and 28Session 3: November 1, 8, 15 and 22Session 4: December 7, 9, 14 and 161:00 to 3:00 pm, Ken Lepin and Tricia Sellmer StudiosMembers $40, non-members $50 (per session of four classes)Pre-registration required. Call 828-3543.465 Victoria StreetKamloops, British Columbia V2C 2A9For more information call250 828-3543 or visit www.kag.bc.cakag05_septhem two hours later. I couldonly remember four.A subsequent visit to thedoctor and a battery of specifictests revealed dementiaof the Alzheimer’s type.My mother had got the samediagnosis just five years earlier.She was in her 70s; Iwas in my 40s.I joined an AlzheimerSociety of B.C. early-stagesupport group and met otherswith similar stories. Ontop of that, my doctor putme on Aricept.Alzheimer’s is, by natureand effect, a confusing disease.Subtle changes canmean the difference betweenindependence - living athome - and being institutionalizedat taxpayers’ expense.It’s also a progressive conditionfor which there are nocures and few treatments.Among them, Aricept haswhat clinicians call a onethirdformula: one-third ofthe people, like me, see anincrease in cognitive ability;a second third see no change(which in my world, is a positivestep); and one-third seeno benefit.Disabled ParkingPermitsTemporary and Permanentare available at:6E - 750 Cottonwood Ave.Kamloops, BC V2B 3X2376-7878 or 1-800-414-4241Monday - Thursday 9:30 am to 4:30 pmSPARC andotherapplicationsand renewalsalso welcomepeo02_disableSeptember 2004Great Truths Adults Have LearnedSubmitted by Deveen Martin• Raising teenagers are like nailing Jell-o to a tree.• Wrinkles don’t hurt.• Families are like fudge . . . mostly sweet, with a few nuts.• Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut that held its ground.• Laughing is good exercise. It’s like jogging on the inside.• Middle age is when you choose your cerealfor the fiber, not the toy.Alzheimer’s continued from page 3Recently, I had a starkillustration of Aricept’s efficacy.After surgery for ahand injury, I missed somedoses. I became confused,less verbal, and unable toidentify the source of mychanges. Once back on Aricept,my thinking and functioningimproved. I was ableto make plans and followthrough.Aricept has allowed meto stay in my home, to beproductive and to raise myteenage son. It’s allowed meto speak out, to say, yes, Ihave Alzheimer’s, but myworld isn’t crumbling. I am,proudly, the first knownperson with dementia tobe elected to an AlzheimerSociety board in NorthAmerica.The Alzheimer Society ofB.C. is working to convinceBC PharmaCare to join theseven other Canadian provincesand cover Alzheimermedications. We seek to havethe right medications givento the right people for theright amount of time.It’s too easy for governmentto ignore those withno voice. But we do have avoice through the AlzheimerSociety. It’s time for B.C. tocome to the aid of our citizens- and to consider honestlythe costs of not providingthese medications.In the Kamloops area,please contact the AlzheimerSociety of B.C. ResourceCentre at (250) 377-8200or toll-free, 1-800-886-6946 for information aboutAlzheimer’s disease, factsheets about Alzheimer medications,or for help.

September 2004 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 231. After the Lone Rangersaved the day and rode offinto the sunset, the gratefulcitizens would ask, “Whowas that masked man?”Invariably, someone wouldanswer, I don’t know, but heleft this behind.” What didhe leave behind?2. When the Beatles firstcame to the US in early1964, we all watched themon the _________ Show.3. Get your kicks, ________.4. The story you are about tosee is true. The names havebeen changed ___________.5. In the jungle, the mightyjungle, ________________.6. After the twist, themashed potatoes, and thewetsuit, we “danced” undera stick that was loweredas low as we could go in adance called the _________.7. N_E_S_T_L_E_S,Nestlés makes the very best,______________.8. Satchmo was America’s“ambassador of goodwill.”Our parents shared this greatjazz trumpet player with us.His name was ___________.9. What takes a licking andkeeps on ticking? ________.10. Red Skelton’s hobo was__________________, andhe always ended his televiionshow by saying, “Goodight, and _____________.”Salmon Arm Seniors’ Br. #109September Calendar Senior Connector©PancakeBreakfast8:30-12:30Centre OpenMonday-Friday9am - 4pmBranch #109 Salmon Arm, B.C.170-5th Ave., Salmon Arm V1E 4P2Phone 832-1065Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayWeight Watch 8:30Please Note:Shuffleboard 1 2 3 4Rainbow CaféCanasta 10:00 Whist 1:30Pool room is9:30Keep Fit 10:30open MondayMon-Fri 11am-1pm Bingo 1:15Table Tennis 1:00Re-opens Sept. 7Chess 6:00to FridayCarpet Bowl 1:00Men's Bridge9am - 4pmSocial Bridge 1:307:00Crib 7:005 6 Café opens 7 Shuffleboard 8 Weight Watch 8:30 9 Auditorium 10 11LabourDayOffi ce ClosedCarpet Bowl 9:30Floor Curl 9:30Scrabble 9:30Darts 1:00Weight Watch 5:30Rented 10-11amGeneralMeeting 1:30Special Speakeron Eye Conditions12 13 Carpet 14 Shuffleboard 15 Weight Watch 8:30161718Sing-A-Long10:30Whist 1:30Table Tennis 9amKeep Fit 10:30Crib 1:30Shuffleboard 1:30Social Bridge 7:00Test your memoryCan you complete the saying or answer the questions about the 50s and 60s?11. Some Americans whoprotested the Vietnam Wardid so by burning their ___________________.12. The cute little car withthe engine in the back andthe trunk in the front wascalled the VW. What othernames did it go by? ________________ & ___________.13. In 1971, singer DonMacLean sang a song about,Bowl 9:30Floor Curl 9:30Scrabble 9:30Darts 1:00Weight Watch 5:309:30Bingo 1:15Chess 6:00Men's Bridge7:009:30Bingo 1:15Chess 6:00Men's Bridge7:00Canasta 10:00Keep Fit 10:30Table Tennis 1:00Carpet Bowl 1:00Social Bridge 1:30Crib 7:00Canasta 10:00Keep Fit 10:30Table Tennis 1:00Carpet Bowl 1:00Social Bridge 1:30Crib 7:00Vintage CarClub7pm“the day the music died.”This was a tribute to _____.14. We can remember thefirst satellite into orbit. TheRussians did it; it was called__________.15. One of the big fads ofthe late 50’s and 60’s wasa large plastic ring that wetwirled around our waist; itwas called the ___________.Answers on page 27.Kamloops RiversideLawn BowlingSubmitted by Marcelle LeibelSeveral members of theKamloops Riverside LawnBowling Club braved theheat to participate in the followingtournaments:“80th Anniversary Trophy”(men’s) held on Aug7th. The winners were BingGunnarsen and Bruce Clark.Runners-up: Art Jones andKeith Barker.“Collins trophy” (women’s)–held on Aug 7th.The winners were JennyComazzetto and Karin Horrocks.Runner-up: Ella Laveryand Alice Tennant.“Olson Trophy” held onAug 13th (mixed pairs). Thewinners were Bing Gunnarsenand Ella Lavery. Runnerup:Burt Tennant and AliceTennant.Happy 98thBirthday to thewonderfulLena WerstiukBest wishes from ourfamily and friends!19 20 Carpet 21 22 2324 25Table Tennis 9amBowl 9:30 Shuffleboard 9:30 Weight Watch 8:30Keep Fit 10:30Sing-A-LongFloor Curl 9:30 Bingo 1:15 Canasta 10:00Crib 1:3010:30Chess 6:00 Table Tennis 1:00Shuffleboard 1:30 Scrabble 9:30Carpet Bowl 1:00Whist 1:30Square Dance 6:30Social Bridge 7:00 Darts 1:00Social Bridge 1:30Men's Bridge 7:00Rented 9:30 (Craft) Weight Watch 5:30Crib 7:002627 Carpet 28 Bingo 1:15 29 30Table Tennis 9amBowl 9:30 Chess 6:00 Weight Watch 8:30Keep Fit 10:30Floor Curl 9:30 Square Dance Canasta 10:00Crib 1:306:30Table Tennis 1:00Shuffleboard 1:30 Scrabble 9:30Carpet Bowl 1:00Men's BridgeSocial Bridge 7:00 Darts 1:00Social Bridge 1:30Weight Watch 5:30 7:00Crib 7:00ANAVETS Unit 290September Calendar Senior Connector©Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayBC CommandFish DerbySept 3-6 • Pinaus LakeBook your cabins early!Meat Draw3pmMeat Draw3pmSenior BallTournMac IslandMeat Draw3pmBreakfast 268-9:30Gen Mtg9:30amAll SeafoodMeat Draw 3pmSorrento O.A.P.O. #165September Calendar Senior Connector©Open DailyExcept Sunday1:30 pm till 4 pmPasschendaele Road, Sorrento, B.C.Phone: (250) 675-5358Aleda Petruschak, President 675-2760Hall Bookings: W. Petruschak 675-2760Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 Floor 2 3 4TOPS 9am ShuffleboardHospice 10amSnookerCarpet10:30am1pmBowling 10am26SnookerTournament9 a.m.Good luck to allathletes at theSeniors' Games!Glee Club9:30Bridge 1pmAAnon 8pmLunchSpecialsTues & Thurs11am-2pm27 28 29 30Crib1:30 pmTOPS 9amSnooker 6 pmExec Meeting1:30pm5 6 7 8 910 11FloorLabour Day Crib TOPS 9am Shuffleboard Carpet Snooker1:30 pm10am Bowling 10am 1pmSnooker 6 pmAAnon 8pmGeneral MeetingJam SessionBingo 7 pm2pm7 p.m.12 13 14 15 161718Glee ClubFloor9:30 CribCarpetTOPS 9am ShuffleboardSnookerBridge 1pm 1:30 pmBowling 10amSnooker 6 pm 10am1pmAAnon 8pmCrafts 1:30pm19 20 21 22 Floor 23 Carpet 24 25Glee ClubShuffleboard Bowling 10am Snooker9:30TournamentCrib TOPS 9am 10am9 a.m.Bridge 1pm 1:30 pm Snooker 6 pm Potluck Crafts 1:30pmJam SessionAAnon 8pmDinner 5 pm Bingo 7pm 7 p.m.FloorShuffleboard10am444 Tranquille RoadKamloops, B.C. V2B 3H2554-24551 Meal 2 3 4Meat Draw7pm5 6 7 8 Meal 910 Meat Draw 11Happy DayMeat Draw 3pmSports Meet7pmWing NightFish & Chips7:00pmExc. MeetNo Band Band:Wally Churchill7:30 pmHoliday BarHours 12–8pmSenior Ball Tourn • Mac Island12 13 14 15 Meal 161718Happy Day KMDLMeat Draw Meat DrawLeague PoolDarts7pm 3pm& Crib 7pm7:30pmFish & ChipsFree Bingo4:30 pmSpecialFree Ticket MeatDraw 4:30pmLeague Darts7:30pmMeat Draw3pmNo Band19 20 21 22 Meal 2324 25Happy DayBIG BIG MeatKMDLDraw 3pmBIGLeague Pool Fish & Chips DartsSteak BBQMeatFree Bingo5-7pm • Draw,& Crib 7pm7:30pmDraw 7pm4:30 pmPrizes 7-9No Band Band TBALeague Pool& Crib 7pmSeptember Calendar Senior Connector©SpecialFree Ticket MeatDraw 4:30pmLeague Darts7:30pmSpecialFree Ticket MeatDraw 4:30pmLeague Darts7:30pmSpecialFree Ticket MeatDraw 4:30pmLeague Darts7:30pm27 28 29 Meal 30Happy DayKMDLFish & Chips DartsFree Bingo4:30 pm 7:30pmAnglemont Seniors #112SpecialFree Ticket MeatDraw 4:30pmLeague Darts7:30pmDrop-in Centre OpenMON-FRI. 1-4 P.M.Coffee is on & hostess on dutySenior Ball TournSept 10-12 • Mac IslandSat Night: Wing NightBand: Wally ChurchillLakeview CentreSquilax/AnglemontSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayGood luck to allathletes at theSeniors' Games!1 2 3 4Weigh Down Carpet Wood9:30-10:30 Bowling CarvingDrop In 1-41-3pm9-noonBridge 7-10 pmDrop In 1-4Drop In 1 - 45 6 Crafts 7 8 910 119:30-noon Weigh Down Carpet WoodLabourArtists’ Group9:30-4pm 9:30-10:30 Bowling CarvingDayDrop In 1-4 Drop In 1-49-noon1-3pmMonthly Meeting Bridge 7-10 pmDrop In 1-4Drop In 1 - 47:30pm12 13 Crafts 14 15 161718CarpetWeigh DownWood9:30-noonCarpetBowling9:30-10:30CarvingArtists’ GroupBowling10am-noonDrop In 1-49-noon9:30-4pm1-3pmDrop In 1 - 4Bridge 7-10 pmDrop In 1-4Drop In 1-4Drop In 1 - 419 20Crafts 21 22 2324 25CarpetWeigh Down Carpet Wood9:30-noonBowling9:30-10:30 Bowling CarvingArtists’ Group10am-noonDrop In 1-4 1-3 pm 9-noon9:30-4pmDrop In 1 - 4Bridge 7-10 pm Drop In 1-4 Drop In 1-4Drop In 1-42627 Crafts 28 29 30Carpet9:30-noon Weigh Down CarpetBowlingArtists’ Group 9:30-10:30 Bowling10am-noon 9:30-4pm Drop In 1-4 1-3 pmDrop In 1 - 4 Drop In 1-4 Bridge 7-10 pm Drop In 1-4Now that the kids are backat school, please watch forkids on the street. Don'tforget school zones andcrosswalks!Exec Meeting Sept 2General Meeting Sept 9Potluck Dinner Sept 23Snooker Tourney Sept 25-26

Page 24Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior SocietySeptember Calendar Senior Connector©ClosedClosedClosedClosed12 noonPotluck1pmMeeting601 BANCROFTAshcroft, B.C. 453-9828Elaine Sheppard, PresidentSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayGood luck to allathletes at theSeniors' Games in Penticton!1-4Cards1-4Crib80+Luncheon1 2 3 41-4MembersChoiceSenior Connector www.seniorconnector.comClosed5 6 7 8 910 11Closed1-4 1-4 1-4CarpetWhist MembersClosedLabourCarpetBowlingChoiceDayBowling12 13 14 15 16171819 20 21 22 2324 25261-4Bridge1-4Bridge1-4BridgeSeptember Calendar Senior Connector©CarpetBowlingCarpetBowling1-4MembersChoice27 28 29 30CarpetBowlingChase Seniors Centre1-4Crib1-4MembersChoiceO.A.P.O. Branch #53542 Shuswap Avenue679-85221-4CarpetBowling1-4CarpetBowling1-4CarpetBowling1-4Bingo1-4BingoSchool's Back!Please watch forschool zones andcrosswalks.Open8:30 to 11:30 am1:00 pm to 4:30 pmSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySchool's Back!Please watch for school zonesand for children on roads5 6 7 8 910 11Snooker 8:30 1pmLabourSnooker 8:30 Kitchen Band GeneralSnookerCrib 1:00 pm10 amDayMeeting8:30Carpet Bowling1pm Snooker 8:3012 13 14 15 161718Carving 9amSnooker 8:30Snooker 8:30Snooker 8:30 Kitchen Band SnookerCarpet Bowling SnookerCrib 1:00 pm 10 am 8:301 pm 8:30Carpet Bowling1pm19 20 21 22 2324 25Carving 9amSnooker 8:30Carpet Bowling1 pmSnooker 8:30Crib 1:00 pmSnooker8:3026Carving 9amSnooker 8:30Carpet Bowling1 pmSnooker8:30Snooker8:301 2 3 4Snooker 8:30Snooker 8:30 Kitchen BandSnookerCrib 1:00 pm 10 amCarpet Bowling 8:301pmSnooker 8:30Kitchen Band10 amCarpet Bowling1pm27 28 29 30Snooker 8:30Crib 1:00 pmSnooker 8:30Kitchen Band10 amCarpet Bowling1pmRoyal Canadian Legion Br. #52September Calendar Senior Connector©Good luck to allathletes at theSeniors' Games!Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayGiant CribSunday Sept 19Register: 10am • Sit down: 10:45am425 LansdowneKamloops, B.C. V2C 2C5Phone: 374-1742 Fax: 374-17085 6 7 8 910 11Dance toMeat Draw Labour Open OpenMeat DrawSid Cope2:30 DayCribbage12 noon 12 noon8pm-midnight 2:30Closed7pmto 7pm to 10pm$5 per person26Meat Draw2:30Bring your partner1 2 3 4Dance toOpen Cribbage John Clinch Meat Draw12 noon 7pm 8pm-midnight 2:30$5 per personto 10pm12 13 14 15 161718Dance toMeat DrawOpen Open OpenCarl Meat Draw12 noon2:3012 noon 12 noonCribbageMcLaughlin 2:30to 7pm to 7pm8pm-midnightto 10pm7pm$5 per person19 20 21 22 2324 25Giant CribDance toOpen Open OpenMeat Draw10amJohn Clinch12 noon 12 noonMeat Draw12 noon Cribbage 8pm-midnight 2:30to 7pm2:30to 7pm to 10pm 7pm$5 per personOpen12 noonto 7pm27 28 29 30Open12 noonto 7pmOpen12 noonto 10pmCribbage7pmSchool's Back!Please watch for kidson the road and respectschool zone speed limits.Clearwater Friendly ClubSeptember Calendar Senior Connector©O.A.P.O. #137Evergreen AcresPhone: 674-3365 674-2706 674-3326 587-6338Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayHymnSing7 pmHymnSing7 pmGood luck to allathletes at theSeniors' Games!CarpetBowling1 pm12 13 14 15 161718CarpetFriendly Carpet Coffee &BowlingCrafts 10 amClub Bowling10am-1pmLunch1 pm at 12 noon19 20 21 22 2324 25CarpetFriendlyBowlingClub10am-1pmCarpetBowling10am-1pm1 2 3 4Carpet Coffee &MonthlyCrafts 10 amMeeting BowlingLunch1:30 pm1 pm at 12 noon5 6 7 8 910 1126LabourDayLogan Lake SeniorsSeptember Calendar Senior Connector©FriendlyClubCarpetBowling1 pm27 28 29 30FriendlyClubCarpetBowling1 pmCoffee &Crafts 10 amLunchat 12 noonCoffee &Crafts 10 amLunchat 12 noonSchool's Back!Please watch forschool zones.Drop-in Centre,80-150 Opal Village Centre MallPresident: Archie White 523-2759Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayClosedClosedClosedClosedGood luck to allathletes at theSeniors' Games!Open 9-1Open 9-1Open 9-1Open 9-1Open 9-1Open 9-1Open 9-1Open 9-1Open 9-1Open 9-1Open 9-11 2 3 4Open 9-1Open 9-1Open 9-1Open 9-1Open 9-3Bingo 3pmOpen 9-3Bingo 3pmOpen 9-3Bingo 3pmOpen 9-3Bingo 3pmClosed5 6 7 8 910 11Closed12 13 14 15 161718Closed19 20 21 22 2324 2526LabourDaySeptember Calendar Senior Connector©27 28 29 30Open 9-1 Open 9-1Barriere & District Seniors SocietyClosedNow that the kids are backat school, please watch forkids on the street. Don'tforget school zones andcrosswalks!4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E0President: Eva Long • 672-0017Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayThursday Sept. 93pm Will Be OurFirst Meeting ofThe Fall Season.CarpetBowling10amFunCards1pm1 2 3 4Gen Mtg3pmCorn &Burgers 5pm$3.00BINGODoorsopen 6:30BINGODoorsopen 6:30PlayPOOL• •9:00 am5 6 7 8 910 11It Is Also The 10thAnniversary OfOur Hall.12 13 14 15 161718Meeting FollowedBy Corn Roast &Burgers.19 20 21 22 Carpet 2324 25Anniversary Cakeat 5pm.26Cost$3.00/ person.CarpetBowling10amCarpetBowling10am27 28 29 30CarpetBowling10amFunCards1pmFunCards1pmFunCards1pmCarpetBowling10amBowling10amExecMeetingCarpetBowling10amPlayPOOL• •9:00 amPlayPOOL• •9:00 amPlayPOOL• •9:00 amSeptember 2004B.C. Seniors’GamesZone 8Submitted by Wilf SchneiderAs this is going to pressover 300 Zone 8 members,participants & non-participants,will be in Pentictonfor the Seniors Games. Registrationand opening ceremonieswere scheduled forSept 1. Competition in theevents will take place duringthe following 3 days withclosing ceremonies takingplace on Saturday, September4. Many of us have beenwatching the Olympics fromAthens. Have you noticedthe medal winner’s expressionsof joy and achievementwhen they receive their medals?Those winning medalsin Penticton will be equallyhappy.While the games aregoing on in Pentiction therewill be another set of gamesgoing on in Whitehorse, TheCanada Seniors Games. Fourmembers of our zone arecompeting in Ice Curling inthose games. Albert Kowalski,Ada Kowalsky, DianeEndean and Vic Endean,from Chase and gold medalwinners at the B.C. Gameslast year, want to becomeGold Medal winners of theCanada Seniors Games too.We all hope they make it.The 2005 Games will beheld in Duncan Aug 24 to 27and the 2006 Games will beheld in Abbotsford Aug 23to 26. You may want to markyour calendar now and plansome holidays around thosedates.The BC Seniors Gamesexist because of the helpfrom volunteers in everyZone who work to makeour Games a success. Volunteersare the backbone ofour BC Seniors Games. Weneed more volunteers to helpwith all the details that gointo making our Games happenand getting more seniorsinvolved in recreation. Theeffort is not too time consumingor difficult and isvery rewarding. You too canhelp us with your ideas andsuggestions. Please planto attend our Annual GeneralMeeting at the HeritageHouse on Wednesday, September16 at 10:00 A.M.

September 2004 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 25The KamloopsHappyChoristersBy Doreen RafteryIt is time now for us towarm up our vocal chordsand get them used to singingonce more after the longsummer break. We are all alittle rusty after not singingregularly for three monthsand this is an ideal time foranyone, male or female, whohas been thinking of joiningus to do so. Please rememberthat we do not presumeto be a professional groupand anyone that enjoys singingis welcome to join us.Our first meeting will beheld in the Mt. Paul UnitedChurch in North Kamloopson Wednesday, Sept 8th at9:30am. If you wish moreinformation about the groupplease phone 372-8480 or376-3448.Every summer we havethe sad experience of losingone or two of our members.Although it is to be expectedwhen we are a group ofseniors, it is still always abit of a shock. Just beforewe broke up for our summerrecess we joined RitaChadwick and her familyin a celebration of her husbandTom’s life. We werepleased to be able to sing athis funeral. More recentlywe joined with the UnitedChurch’s “Folk of Note” andthe Kamloops Choristersin a lovely but emotionalfarewell to Ron Shindell.Then again, on July 30thwe attended a service forYvonne Moerman. We willmiss them all.This year promises to bea busy and exciting year.We will be practicing forour Christmas performancesand then we will be gettingready for the Senior Chorfestto be held in Vernon inthe spring. It is also the 25 thyear that our beloved director,Louise Grass, has ledthis choir. Needless to sayshe was just a baby whenshe began! Once again Iurge anyone who may haveconsidered joining us togive it a try. I promise you’llmeet wonderful people andhave a barrel of fun. See youon the 8th of September.Merritt Senior CentreTHE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC.and O.A.P.O. Br. #168September Calendar Senior Connector© 2202 Jackson AvenueFrank Moldowan, PresidentSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2 3 4FloorCurling1 pmFloorCurling1 pmRummoli7 pmPot LuckSupper 6pmCards, Games,Rummoli 7pmFloorCurling1 pm5 6 7 8 910 11Floor Regular FloorBingo 1 pmCarpet BowlLabourMeeting 1:30CurlingCurlingBridge 7 pm1:30pmDayCourt WhistRummoli1 pm1 pm7pm7 pm12 13 14 15 161718FloorFloorCrib &Carpet BowlShut-inBingo 1 pm 1:30pm Curling Lunch 12 CurlingWhist 7pm Bridge 7 pm Court Whist 1 pm Rummoli 1 pm7pm7 pm19 20 21 22 2324 2526Crib &Whist 7pmBingo 1 pmBridge 7 pmCarpet Bowl1:30pmCourt Whist7pm27 28 29 30Crib &Carpet Bowl FloorBingo 1 pm 1:30pm CurlingWhist 7pm Bridge 7 pm Court Whist 1 pm7pmSeniors’ Resource Centre, Salmon ArmSeptember Calendar Senior Connector©Meals onWheels 11:30amFloorCurling1 pm320A - 2nd Ave. NESalmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1Phone 832-7000 Fax 833-0550Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2 3 4Meals onWheels11:30 amOur new location:320A - 2nd Ave. NE, Salmon ArmOffice Hours: 9am - 3pm Mon - FriOur office will be closeduntil September 7.Our office will be closed until September 7.5 6 7 8 910 11Labour DayMeals onCaregivers WheelsGroup 1:00 11:30 amShop n Drop9:30Meals onWheels11:30 am12 13 14 15 161718Shop n DropMMM 9:30 amMeals on9:30Meals on Lunch withDay Away WheelsMeals onWheels 11:30am Friends 11:309:30-2:30 11:30 amWheels11:30 am19 20Lunch with 21 22 2324 25Shop n DropMeals onMMM 9:30 amDay AwayFriends 11:30 9:30WheelsMeals on9:30-2:30Coffee Break - Meals onCaregivers 11:30 amWheels Alzheimer Soc. WheelsGroup 1:0011:30 am11:30 am2627 28 29 30Shop n DropMMM 9:30 am9:30Meals on Lunch with Meals on Day AwayWheels Friends 11:30 Wheels9:30-2:3011:30 am11:30 amLittle Fort Community CentreSeptember Calendar Senior Connector©PO Box 140 McNab Rd Little Fort V0E 2C0(250) 677-4272Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySchool's Back!Please watch for kids on the roadand observe school zone speed limits.1 2 3 4L.F.V.F.D.Practice 7pm5 6 7 8 910 11WI MeetingLabour ESS MeetingMeat Draw7:30 pm L.F.V.F.D. Carpet Bowlat FrontierDayPractice 7pmCarpet Bowl7pmPub 2 pm7pm12 13 14 15 161718L.F.V.F.D.Practice 7pm19 20 21 22 2324 25LionsL.F.V.F.D.Meat DrawCarpet BowlPractice 7pm Carpet Bowl12 noonat Frontier7pmBookmobile 7pmPub 2 pm6pm26Bingo6:30Bingo6:30New MoonCarpet Bowl7pm27 28 29 30Full MoonCarpet Bowl7pmL.F.V.F.D.Meeting 7pmRoshHashanahCarpet Bowl7pmCarpet Bowl7pmGood luck to allathletes at theSeniors' Games!Shuswap Lake Senior Citizens’ Society, Salmon ArmSeptember Calendar Senior Connector©Shuswap Lake Senior Citizens SocietyBox 1552 — 31 Hudson St. NESalmon Arm, V1E 4P6 250-832-3015Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayNew membersalways welcome!Membership is only $5.00Coffee is always on!SpiritualistChurch11am1 2 3 4BingoPool Pool Pool 5-9:30Earlybird 6:30Whist 7pmRegular 7pmConcession5 6 7 8 910 11BingoSpiritualist Labour Pool Pool Pool Pool 5-9:30Earlybird 6:30Church DayWhist 7pmRegular 7pm11amConcession12 13 14 15 161718SpiritualistBingo5-9:30ChurchPool 9am Pool Pool Pool PoolEarlybird 6:3011amWhist 7pmRegular 7pmConcessionSpiritualistChurch 11amSingles3pm19 20 21 22 2324 25BingoPool Pool Pool Pool Pool 5-9:30Earlybird 6:30Whist 7pmRegular 7pmConcession26Pool 9amSeptember Calendar Senior Connector©27 28 29 30PoolPoolWhist 7pmPoolSavona O.A.P.O.O.A.P.O BRANCH #1296605 Buie Road/Savona Access RoadBurgersPiesSpecial Hot MealsBingo ConcessionJennifer Coburn373-0081Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2 3 430th Anniversary TeaTues, Sept 14 • 1-4pmA chance for past and present members to gatherand enjoy refreshments to the sound ofold time music. Everyone's welcome!Potluck &Meeting6pmExercise9-10Crib 7-10 pmAll Welcome12 13 14 15 161718T.O.P.S. 30thExercise9-9:30 am AnniversaryExerciseExercise9-10Tea 9:30-10:309:30-10:30 1-4pmCrib 7-10 pmUPS 7-10 PMAll Welcome19 20 21 22 2324 25T.O.P.S.Exercise9-9:30 amExerciseExercise9-109:30-10:309:30-10:30Crib 7-10 pmUPS 7-10 PMAll WelcomeT.O.P.S.9-9:30 amExercise9:30-10:30UPS 7-10 PMExercise9:30-10:30Exercise9:30-10:30Exercise9-10Crib 7-10 pmAll Welcome5 6 7 8 910 1126LabourDaySeptember Calendar Senior Connector©27 28 29 30Exercise9:30-10:30Revelstoke Senior Citizens Br.#83Phone 837-9456269:30 -12:30Church1 pm Bridge1 pm Bingo9amCarpetBowlingExecMeeting7:30pmGames Night9am CarpetBowling1pm Crib27 28 2pm 29 301 pm Bridgeor 837-2252Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayTuesday Bowling starts1 2 3 4October 5th at 1pm.Friday Bowling startsOctober 1st at 1pm.5 6 7 2pm 89am Carpet910 119:30 -12:309am SeniorChurch 1 pm BingoBowlingCarpet Singers1 pm Bridge1:30 General1 pm BridgeBowling 7:30pmGames NightMeeting12 13 14 2pm 15 1617189:30 -12:309amSenior Singers 9am Carpet3pmChurch 1 pm Bingo Carpet Birthday Party Bowling 1 pm Bridge1 pm BridgeBowling 7:30pm 1pm CribGames Night19 20 9am 21 2pm 22 2324 259am Med Bus9:30 -12:30Carpet BowlSenior Singers5:30 to VernonChurch 1 pm Bingo 11am Potluck Supper 9 am 1 pm Bridge1 pm BridgeEntertainment 7:30pm Carpet BowlingMeeting Games Night 1 pm CribSeniorSingers7:30pmGames Night9am CarpetBowling1pm CribExec Meeting: Sep 1Birthday Party: Sep 15Entertainment Meeting: Sep 21Potluck Supper: Sep 22Med Bus to Vernon: Sep 23

Page 26Notes and NoticesVolunteers NeededThe Canadian CancerSociety would like you tojoin our team. Your warmmanner would be an assetin our office. Flexible hoursand training provided. Weare in need of people inmany areas; you can have apositive effect on the livesof people living with cancer.FMI call 374-9188 or stopby the office at 685 VictoriaSt.The Kamloops Food Bank& Outreach Society needssome good people to donatea few hours a week to helpfeed our community. Weneed a lot of help with ourdaily operations including;food sorting, shelf stockingand hamper making. Wealso need your assistanceKelly’sHome CarePersonal Care, Shopping,Outings, Meal Preparation,Nail Cutting Services,Other Services TooExcellent References318-7382WANTEDCraft Vendorsand Shoppersfor the 28th AnnualLittle FortFall Craft Fair!Sunday, Oct. 2410am-3pmLittle Fort Community HallHighway 24Tables $25 eachHost: The Little FortRecreation SocietyConcession: The Little FortVolunteer Fire Dept.Proceeds to communityand hall supportCome on out for a fun day!To book tables and more info:Darlene Muri677-4383lit01_fairwith our summer fundraisingand food drive event. FMIcall Sari at 376-2252.Volunteering Is Good ForYour Heart The Heart &Stroke Foundation needsyour support to help withspecial events. By volunteering,you can make a difference.Together, we can beatCanada’s #1 Killer. FMI call372-3938The Afternoon Auxiliaryto R.I.H. Gift Shop & Programsat Royal Inland Hospital311 Columbia Street-To volunteer & for info. Call314-2331. Gift Shop Hours10am to 8pm Mon to Fri, 1to 5 pm Sat. & Sun.Seniors Outreach ServicesSociety (SOS) a non-profitorganization that has anongoing needs for volunteerswith good communicationskills to work with seniors inthe community. Please callthe SOS office at 828-0600FMI.The Salvation ArmySalmart Thrift Stores, 533Tranquille and 662 Seymourneed volunteers to sort,stock and repair donateditems. Call Lloyd 376-1110.Red Cross Society 340b —12th Ave. (behind the Lampost)Volunteers are welcome.FMI: 372-2334Volunteers needed at RIHThrift Seller located at 146Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comVictoria St. By volunteeringat the RIH Thrift Seller youare supporting the AfternoonAuxiliary to RIH. All proceedsfrom the Thrift Sellerare used to purchase equipmentfor RIH. FMI call 374-0487.Thrift ShopsSimply The Best FurnitureStore, 145 Briar Ave. OpenSundays 9am – 1pm. Qualityused furniture at unbeatableprices. Looking for aspecific used furniture item?We may be able to help you.Call 377-8335 weekdays or376-0110 Sundays.Simply The Best ThriftStore, 523 Seymour St.Open 9 – 5 Mon. throughFri. Saturdays 9 – 4. Proceedsfrom sales, supportservices to adults withdevelopmental disabilities.Donations welcome, for pickup call 377-8335.Kamloops Hospice Assoc.Thrift Store “Flutter Buys”is located at 157 Briar,“behind Robo Car Wash.”Hours of operation: Mon– Sun. 9am to 3 pm. “Watchour window for sale days.”Donations can be droppedoff at the store or call 372-1336 or 372-1335 for pickup.Funds generated will goto the new Hospice Home.Exciting News!! St Paul’sJoin us for one or more of ourupcoming day tripsSep 18 • Davison Orchards, VernonApple Harvest Hoedown & Quilt Show • $ 45.00Oct 6 • Nicola Ranch • Just north of Merritt • $ 45.00Oct 29 • Vernon Museum’s Antiques & Collectibles Fall SaleThis will be an afternoon/evening trip and includes dinner • $ 49.00All day trip fees include lunch and a treat, admission fees where applicable, andtransportation on board our wheelchair accessible bus.Call us at 376-7878 to reserve your space on board these day trips!Prepayment required. Book early (a minimum of 8 passengers are requiredand we would hate to have to cancel).(250) 376-7878 • 1-877-414-4214#6E-750 Cottonwood Ave., Kamloopsinformation@peopleinmotion.org• www.peopleinmotion.orgpeo03_tripThrift Shop, 4th and Nicolawheelchair accessiblethrough our back laneentrance. Open Fridays 10-2.Come see the great selectionof clothing, kitchenware,books, treasures, etc. FMI:call 372-2082. Donationswelcome.The RIH Thrift Seller 146Victoria St. Open Mon. toSat. 10am to 4pm. SupportingRIH Thrift Seller supportsour hospital to purchaseequipment for careand comfort of patients.Donations are needed andcan be dropped off at theback door off Lansdowne St.or call 374-0487 for pick-up.Service ClubsKamloops Riverside LawnBowling will be open onMondays, Wednesdays andFridays at 7pm., Tuesdaysand Thursdays at 9:30 am;Sundays at 2pm. FMI callBob 554-1727 or Marcelleat 372-5509. Please notefree lessons begin on Tues &Thurs at 7pm.Mending Hearts. Haveyou been touched by heartdisease. A forum to shareexperiences, provide practicalsupport and Education isheld the 3 rd Weds. Of eachmonth 3:30 to 4:30 pm at theUnited Church Lounge, 421St Paul St. FMI call 372-3938.The Japanese CanadianCultural Centre. Luncheswill commence again on Friday,Sept 4 th . FMI call 376-9629.hopeThe Old TimeBarberat12th & Halston(in laundromat)Haircuts - $10.00Seniors - $8.00Hours: 9 am to 5 pmTuesday - SaturdayPhone: 320-8257For everyquestionthere is ananswer.We’re here.old01Japanese Language Lessonsare available at theJapanese Canadian CulturalCentre. FMI call 376-9629Alzheimer Society of BC,Central Interior, 543BBattle Street (mail: Box 277Station Main, Kamloops,V2C 5K6) provide informationand support for thoseaffected by Alzheimer Diseaseor related dementia.FMI call 377-8200 or fax377-8484.The Osteoporosis SupportGroup provides informationand support for people concernedabout fragile bones.FMI call Lois 372-7104 orCarol 828-2008. The nextmeeting is Tues, Sept 7 from1:30 to 3:30pm in the meetingroom at the Plaza station,490 Lorne St. everyone iswelcome. The Oct 5 th meetingwill feature a demonstrationof Taoist Tai Chi. FMIcall Lois at 372-7104 or Carol828-2008.The Community Art Councilof Kamloops is requestingapplications for involvementwith this year’s Children’sArts Festival in thefollowing areas: Vendors– artists whose craft is ofinterest to children; Volunteers– to help to facilitatethe main stage and storytellingtent; and Communitybooths – community groupwishing to set up an informationbooth are asked toprovide a creative activityfor the children. The Festivalwill be held Sunday, Sept. 19from 10am to 5pm. FMI call372-7323 or fax 377-0147The Kamloops MS SelfHelp Group will hold itsFall Luncheon Monday Sept13 from Noon – 2 pm at theABC Restaurant. FMI callCheryl 828-0413 or Penny8282-2630. Everyone welcome,please come out andjoin us.Hope through education, supportand solutions.1.800.321.1433 www.arthritis.caSeptember 2004The Kamloops MS SelfHelp Group will be holdingits Christmas Luncheon Sat,Dec. 11 from 12:30 – 2pmat Sopranos restaurant, 424Tranquille Rd.Cost is $11 per person fora traditional Turkey meal orLasagna with salad, dessert,and cash bar. Everyone welcome.FMI call 828-0413.Walk for Life –Time toLace Up Your RunningShoes, the Community isbeing encouraged to helpraise funds and awareness inthe fight against HIV/AIDS.On Sept 25 the 9th AnnualKamloops Walk for Lifewill be held, registration 10am, walk starts at 11 amat the Riverside Park BandShell. FMI call Jamie Nesbitt(250) 372-7585 or e-mail jamie_aidswalk@telus.netThe Korea Veterans Associationhas been activesince 1988 and is alwaysopen to new members. Ifthere are any Korea Veteransout there who may wishto join, please call Bill Tildenat 473- 4103. Meetingsare held every other monthcommencing Sept 19, 10amat the Days Inn.Municipal Pension PlanRetired Employee Associationmeeting will be held atthe Calvary Temple, 1205Rogers Way, Sept. 21 st at1030 hrs. Agenda – Updateon benefits. New memberswelcome. FMI call 828-1640.The Heart and StrokeFoundation’s CheeriosMother Daughter Walk forHeart and Stroke takes placeon Sunday, Sept 26 th startingat 10am, rain or shine.Everyone welcome. FMIcall 372-3938 or visit www.heartandstroke.ca/walk“Out Of The Can”– Thisyear’s Art in The Park eventfeatures the first annualGraffiti Art Contest. The topwinners will display theirwork at the Cunliffe Gallery,262 Lorne St, from Aug 26to Sep 8.

September 2004 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 27Curl For Cancer Fundraiser– The Canadian CancerSociety Curl for Cancer HalloweenF-U-N-SPIEL willbe held on Sunday, October17 th . FMI call 374-9188 or372-8337.Cottonpickers QuiltingGuild Meet every 2 nd and4 th Wednesday from 1- 4pm,at the North Shore CommunityCentre. Registration:September 8. FMI call Barbat 376-8726Book your table now for theNorth Shore CommunityCentre’s Craft Fair, BakeSale & Tea Time. SaturdayNov. 6. Call 376-4777.C PAK – Chronic PainAssociation of Kamloopsmeet the last Wednesdayof the month at People inMotion, 6E-750 CottonwoodAve at 12:30pm. Resourcesand support for those inchronic pain. Free membership.FMI call Keith at 554-1615 or Beverly 374-0031.Excelsior Rebekah Lodge# 23 will hold the GeneralMeeting in the KamloopsOdd Fellows and RebekahHall Society, 423 Tranquilleon Sept 14 and 28 th at7:30pm.The Logan Lake Wellness,Health and Youth Society’sAnnual Giant Auction Salewill be held Friday, Oct 1 stin the Logan Lake Rec. centreright in the middle ofLogan Lake. Doors open at6:15pm and the auction startat 7:15pm. Monty Aldoff,formerly of Frontier Auctions,Kamloops will bedonating his services thisyear. “Plan to be there!”Answers to the 50s and 60s quiz on page 23Gamblers Anonymousmeets at Desert Gardens,Thursdays at 10am. Everyonewelcome.Motorcycle Toy Run. Aftermany meeting between theDowntown Kiwanis Club,the City of Kamloops, theHarley Owners group, theSilver Wing Riders and theRCMP plans are well inorder for the Sept 26 th ridethroughout the city.The Community ArtsCouncil presents a MultimediaExhibit to commemoratelast year’s Wildfires, and thechallenges and victories ofthose affected. The exhibitfeatures a veritable potpourriof visual art, stories, poetry,and more (including thescreening of the documentary“Surviving The Flame”produced by the CAC andRedline Productions). Runsdaily from noon to 6pmfrom Sept 7 to 21 st at SportMart Place.Quilting in the Mountainsexhibition will be heldat Sun Peaks, Sept 10 and11 th . Hundreds of quiltswill be featured in the retailoutlets and hotels. Seventyfiveof the quilts are part ofThe Quilt: A Breast CancerSupport Project and will bedisplayed in the Delta SunPeaks ballroom.SuperWalk for Parkinson’sRiverside Park, Kamloops.September 11. Register 9:30am, event starts 10:00 am.Pledge forms available atA&W. Come on your ownor put a team together for afun day outside. FMI: SueTouhey 578-8159.1. The Lone Ranger left behind a silver bullet.2. The Ed Sullivan show.3. Route 664. To protect the innocent.5. The lion sleeps tonight.6. The limbo.7. Chocolate.8. Louis Armstrong.9. The Timex watch.10. Freddy the freeloader, and “Good night, and may God Bless.”11. Draft cards (the bra was also burned)12. Beetle or Bug13. Buddy Holly14. Sputnik15. Hoola-hoop.Better Business Bureau Fraud AlertInternet BankingRecently, the BC Crime preventionAssociation and betterBusiness Bureau havecautioned online users about“phishing” – bogus e-mailspurporting to originate fromone of the five major financialinstitutions in Canadathat were designed to trickrecipients into disclosingtheir banking information.More recently fraudstershave successfully used astealth technique to extractbanking information fromcomputers without the usereven knowing it is happening.This type of fraudinvolves keystroke loggingsoftware embedded ina “Trojan Horse” capableof recording bank accountnumbers, passwords andPINs. A Trojan Horse is amalicious virus or programdisguised as something else— it may appear as a pictureor graphic in GIF formatbut beneath containsseveral executable programs.Internet bank customerswho visit certain websitesmay acquire the Trojanhorse unwittingly or it maybe attached to pop-up ads,or innocent-looking e-mail.The software activates if itrecognizes that a financialinstitution website is beingaccessed.When the user logs ontothe bank’s website the softwarerecords keystrokes andthe data is retrievable by theTourism KamloopsSeptember 2004software programmers withoutthe user’s knowledge.Although transactionsbetween customers and theirfinancial institutions areencrypted, there is no protectionof data between thekeyboard and the computerand encryption only beginsonce the data is transmittedthrough the web.The Trojan Horse canaffect the casual surfer whofails to be diligent aboutinternet security. Discoveryof the virus and theunauthorized disclosure ofaccount information is oftentoo late.The same technique canbe used to steal credit carddata or other informationuseful to an identity thief!What Internet bankingusers can do to prevent thisfraud:• Upgrade security settingson computers to the highestlevel.• Set computers to automaticallyrun Windows updateand install Microsoft patchesfor newly recognized flawsin Internet Explorer.• Install and use a firewall(hardware or software) orrouter to block intrusions toInternet traffic leaving yourcomputer.• Regularly run one or moreof the anti-spyware andpop-up ad detection programssuch as Ad-ware,Spy Sweeper, Spykiller anda tool called BHODemonavailable at Better BusinessBureau Fraud Alert InternetBanking (www.definitivesolutions.com/bbodemon.htm—this tool is specificallydesigned to detect executablefiles in disguise).• Use a good quality softwareprogram to filter spame-mail such as Spamweed.• Ensure that not only isthere anti-virus softwareinstalled but that subscriptionsare maintained toupdate virus definitions frequently(daily).• Keep a close eye onaccount balances to ensurethey agree with your ownrecords and report irregularitiesto your bank as soon aspossible.• Do not do Internet bankingfrom an unknown computer(libraries, stores, internetcafes, airports).• Consult the securityrequirements and privacystandards on the website ofyour financial institution’sInternet banking page.• Do not use a wireless systemto do Internet bankingunless you know it has beenSubmitted by Jennifer Coburn,PresidentOn September 11 th , theSavona OAPO Branch #129Please 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, 374-3377Sep 1–Oct 30 .. Farmer’s Market (Wednesday) ......................400 Block Victoria St. .................... 377-0055......................... (Saturday) .....................................................200 Block St. Paul St. ...................................Sep 1-7 ............ "Against the Grain" Local Woodworkers .......Kamloops Art Gallery .................... 828-3543Sep 2 ............... "Rent" the Musical .........................................Sport Mart Place ............................ 374-9200Sep 3 ............... Sam Roberts in concert ................................Sport Mart Place ............................ 374-9200Sep 3-5 ............ Kam & District Kennel Club Annual Dog Show..TBA ............................................. 376-6523Sep 4-6 ............ North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo ...............Barriere ....................................250-672-5672Sep 4-6 ............ Neptune Festival of Food ...............................Sun Peaks ............................1-800-806-3257Sep 5 ............... Horse Racing .................................................Sagebrush Downs .......................... 314-9645Sep 5-Oct 2 ...... 16th Annual Original Art Auction Preview .....Kamloops Art Gallery .................... 828-3543Sep 9-12 .......... BC Barrel Racing Association Finals..www.bcbra.com..KXA Rodeo Grounds 250-494-0388Sep 10-11 ........ Quilting in the Mountains ..............................Sun Peaks ............................1-800-807-3257Sep 11-20 ........ WTC Presents: "Brilliant" ...............................Pavilion Theatre .............................. 374-5483Sep 12 ............. Kamloops Professional Off Road Race Series...Whispering Pines ........................ 376-8466Sep 18 ............. Kamloops Railway Days ................................Old CN Station ................................ 374-8507Sep 19 ............. Collectibles & Delectables .............................Kamloops Art Gallery .................... 828-3543Sep 23-27 ........ Kamloops Provincial Winter Fair ...................KXA ................................................ 314-9645ReliableHousesitterAvailable short or long termRetired ProfessionalNon-SmokingNon-DrinkingGreat with gardens, houseplants, animalsReference availableCall 851-0320properly configured.The security concernsdescribed above are outsidethe scope of a bank’s encryptionsoftware as the intrusionoccurs immediately prior toany on-line banking activityand is activated prior to datatransmission to the bank.The BC Crime PreventionAssociation wishes to alertconsumers to the risks associatedwith the use of inadequateor lax internet securityprocedures with on-linebanking transactions. Implementingall of the tips notedabove represents sound computingpractice for all communicationsbut it is especiallyimportant to reducethe risks of compromisingbank account informationduring web-based transactions.Savona OAPO Branch #129celebrates 30th Anniversarywill be celebrating its 30 thAnniversary. We will behaving a celebration Tea onTuesday Sept 14, from 1pm– 4pm for all past and presentmembers to gather andrenew old friendships, andpartake in refreshments tothe sound of old time music.In preparation, it wasa very busy July/Augustupgrading our house bycompleting the basement. Iwould like to thank the volunteerswho made this possible.Don Lakes, Adolph Halbauerand Wayne Edmondsonworked long and hard onthis project. The new floor isnow installed and the basementlooks just great. Manythanks again to everyone.daw01_house

Page 28Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comSeptember 2004Years of experience and a fresh newface at Kamloops Hearing Aid CentreBoth Jan and Al are available to test your hearing andhelp you to find the right solution for your personal typeof hearing loss.The moment you enter the doors of the heritage housethat is the home of Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre,located at 705 Seymour Street, you’ll notice that thisisn’t any ordinary office atmosphere. You’ll be personallygreeted with a warm hello, offered a cup of coffeeand usually a cookie, too. Al Hodgson who ownsKamloops Hearing, takes pride in their old-fashioned,friendly service while providing the latest technologyfor their customers.Al is a Hearing Aid Specialist, licensed through theMinistry of Health and the Hearing Aid Act of B.C.,and his passion is helping people, especially seniors,live their life to the fullest by maximizing their hearingcapabilities. Hearing aids and hearing loss have alwaysbeen a major part of Al’s life, his father Lee Hodgsonwas a Hearing Instrument Specialist for 30 years retiringin 1996. Al’s younger brother Brian now operateshis father’s office in Penticton and Al’s brother-in-lawDon has offices in the lower mainland.Having been in and around the hearing industry all ofhis life, Al knew when he opened Kamloops HearingAid Centre that he needed to do the best possible joband what people needed him to do, was to be happywith the results of his work. Al knew that an exceptionallady Jan Kilba, was looking for a challenge, andAl knew she was great with people. Jan came to workwith Al as his assistant.Very rarely a week goes by without one of their customersstopping in or sending a letter to let Al knowabout Jan’s exceptional service. She is always willingto go above and beyond to provide service that’s1. Do you sometimes feel that people are mumbling or notspeaking clearly? ❏ YES ❏ NO2. Do you find men’s voices easier to understand thanwoman’s? ❏ YES ❏ NO3. Do you find it difficult to follow conversation in a noisyrestaurant or crowded room? ❏ YES ❏ NO4. Do you get accused of hearing only when you want to?❏ YES ❏ NOsecond to none.Al’s administrative assistant, Lynda was first a customerand is now a valuable member of Al’s team.“Many of our customers become our friends,” saysAl. “When company growth made it necessary for us tohave a second hearing specialist, it was only naturalthat we train Jan. Jan suggested that we call Lynda tofill her position and we couldn’t have made a betterchoice!”Currently Jan is in the process of completing thepracticum portion of the course which will enable her,along with Al, to be a hearing instrument specialist.“We were extremely happy when Lynda agreed tojoin our team,” says Jan. “Not only is she very competentand friendly in her role as administrative assistantbut as a person who wears hearing aids she is also agreat help to our customers. She is knowledgeableabout hearing instruments and very familiar with cleaningand maintenance of them. She is also happy toanswer any questions that come her way. With Lyndanow taking care of all the administrative duties it freesup my time to focus 100% on the needs of our clients!”If you or someone you love are struggling with theirhearing, Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre would behappy to give you a free hearing evaluation and helpyou to understand the many options that are availabletoday. Call Jan, Al or Lynda at 372-3090 and to bookyour appointment.A SELF-CHECK FOR YOUR HEARING5. Do you have difficulty understanding speech on thetelephone? ❏ YES ❏ NO6. Do you hear better with one ear than the other?❏ YES ❏ NO7. Do you experience ringing, buzzing, or noises in yourear? ❏ YES ❏ NO8. Does your family and/or friends complain about yourhearing? ❏ YES ❏ NOK A M L O O P SHEARING AID CENTREServing Kamloops and area since 1980, a family business since 1970.Stop by and visit them at 705 SEYMOUR STREET, Kamloops, BCDVA TapsCards AcceptedFor more information call:372-3090 or 1-877-718-2211DVA Taps Cards Accepted • Kamloops Hearing Aid Centre is registered under the Hearing Aid Act of BCOwner, Al Hodgson has over 20 years ofexperience in the Hearing Aid industry.