January - Senior Connector

SeniorConnectorThe Seniors’ Own NewspaperFreeTake one ~ and please rememberto support our advertisers!The Award Winning Voice of Seniors throughout the Thompson/Nicola/Shuswap Districts • Over 35,000 distributed monthlyVolume 21, Number 7, January 2013To inform, serve and entertain those 45 and better • Locally owned and operated • Visit us on the web at www.seniorconnector.com2013Political correctnessgone to farMike’sMusingsMike Keetch, publisherAs we come into theChristmas season in Canadaand around the world, thesame discussion seems toreappear, one of “politicalcorrectness”. My belief isthat we have gone way tofar in this area and needto revisit the reason we say“Merry Christmas”.I consider myself to bepretty much “Joe Average”and cannot understand whywishing someone a MerryChristmas can be consideredoffensive. The greeting isharmless, meaning simplythat one person is wishinganother person a warmjoyful time.Other religions have theirown festive celebrationsthroughout the year. TheHindu religion has RathaYarra in the summer andDiwali in November andthe Jewish religion has YomKippur in September andHanukkah in December. Ifsomeone were to wish mea Joyous Diwali or HappyHanukkah, I would behard pressed to find anyexcuse to be offended by thegreeting. On the contrary,if I didn’t understand thegreeting I would probablyask the person to explain thegreeting to me and therebylearn something new aboutsomeone else’s life andbeliefs. I can see nothing butgood coming from this typeof exchange. I think if morepeople took the time to justtalk, ask questions and learnwe would all be better off forthe experience.Politicians need to geta reality check and stopthe “over the top” politicalcorrectness freight train.There is no good reason totake Christmas out of theschools or businesses.See “Merry Christmas”...page 2Crackers rememberedMike Keetch photoHearing impaired author Dennis Roberston autographs hisbook, “Crackers...Come Hear”, written about his beloved dogCrackers to promote awareness of hearing dogs and educateon the needs of the disabled.By Mike KeetchIn December of 2004, Iwrote a story in the SeniorConnector about a littledog with big ears namedCrackers. Little did I knowat the time that this veryspecial little dog and his“buddy” Dennis Robertsonwould continue to weave inand out of my life for manyyears to come. Crackerswas a Certified HearingAssistance Dog and his jobwas to “hear” for Denniswho is deaf. Crackers wasa Lancashire Heeler andhis intelligence and big earsmade him a standout athis job. Crackers lived andworked with Dennis from1995 until his death in 2009.At the urging of manyfriends Dennis undertook towrite a book about Crackersand his adventures whileliving and working withDennis. In part this bookwas an exercise in “movingon” for Dennis and in parta tribute to Crackers and totell everyone about this greatlittle guy and how he left hismark on many, many people.The book is called“Crackers...Come Hear” andtakes us through the life ofCrackers from the start ofhis training at age 6 weeksat the Canine Companionsfor Independence (CCI)in Santa Rosa California,through the PacificAssistance Dog Society(PADS) in Vancouver andhis life with Dennis until hispassing in 2009. Dennis tellsthe story with feeling and itis easy to see the affectionthat existed between thetwo. Through all the upsand downs the two sharedand enjoyed, includingthe trips to California forrecertification every twoyears and the dreaded“French fry waterfall” test(food items dropped on thefloor, the dog should not eatthem). There is a theme thatruns throughout the bookand that is the dedication tohelping others understandthe needs of the disabledand the assistance providedby animals in overcomingthese issues. Over the yearsDennis and Crackers madeover 200 presentations toschools and service clubs,in both Canada and theUnited States. The focus ofthe presentations was alwaysto promote awareness ofHearing Dogs.See “His own”...page 2DowntownNicola Street250-372-2683Northills Mall700 Tranquille Road250-376-4188Convenientlylocated downtown for over25 years.Don’t let hearing lossstand in the wayof your life.When you lose your hearing, you lose yourconnection to your world. Conversation withloved ones, social well-being and even yourindependence can all be altered.At Canadian Hearing Care we understandwhat you‘re going through. Our team oflocal experts has over 55 years combinedexperience. We can help find a solution to fityour lifestyle and your budget, allowing youto hear more naturally with less effort in allkinds of environments.Call to book your appointment today.

Page 4Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2013Welcome to 2013! Well it lookslike our friends the Mayans mayhave been a little off on their endof the World prediction. So yesyou will have to honor those NewYears resolutions you made toyourself, and yes the North ShoreCommunity Centre is still aroundand open for business.To help you with those weightloss resolutions we have a varietyof programs to offer you such asZumba, a mix of zesty Latin musicand heart healthy dance moves.There is also Dance Aerobics, agreat workout anytime, both taughtby certified instructor Laurie Evans.You can learn the latest dance movewith Twylia and Linda in our LineDancing classes and if it’s balance• Needlework Specialists • Pick Up & Deliveries• Check with us for details on Senior DiscountsLoyal order of Moose • women of the Moose • Moose LegionTHE FAMILY FRATERNITYOpen everyday 11 amMeat Draws Friday at 7 pm & Saturdays at 3 p.m.NEw MEMbERs ALwAYs wELcoME!Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1552730 Cottonwood Avenue • 250-376-8022Suites Now Available!One-bedroom unitsstarting at $190,000are now available for purchase(life-lease).Two-bedroom units(wait list)Call 250-376-4777to make an appointment for moreinformation or to view.#307-730 Cottonwood Ave.Kamloops, BC V2B 8M6nkshca@shaw.cawww.nkshca.webs.com• Independent living• Beautiful gardens• Walking distanceto Northills Mall• One block fromMcArthur Island• Within the samecomplex as theNorth ShoreCommunity Centre& the Moose Lodge• Suites for purchase(life-lease)• SAfer (wait list)Welcome to 2013!you’re looking for, Yoga with Andreais guaranteed to improve the loss ofbalance suffered on New Years Eve.Andrea is also offering, starting thismonth, Yoga for seniors’.The Centre has two CommunityDinners offered in January, theone on Sunday, January 13 willsee the return of Hypnotic Blend,who always put on a great show,and then Tuesday January 29th.Tickets for both dinners are only$15 per person, that’s an incrediblemeal and great entertainment fora price you just can’t beat, andyes everyone is welcome. TuesdayJanuary 15th from 6:30 pm - 8:30pm the Community Centre hasPie Night. $3 gets you a slice of piewith a scoop of ice cream, a cup ofTo all our valued customersThank you!We wish you & yours aMerry Christmas& HappyNew Year!Save on loads & loads of mats,prints, frames & artwork!#5, 111 Oriole Rd, Kamloops • 250-372-7239There’s a growingawareness that improperlymaintained clothes dryersare a potential fire hazard.Much of the solution tothis problem is to checkthat the dryer vent is theright material, is properlyinstalled, and is cleaned atleast annually.Safety first: the dryerducting should minimizethe accumulation of lintand airflow restriction, andshould be able to containfire should one occur withinthe dryer or duct. Thismeans the flexible; spiralwire-reinforced ducts madefrom white plastic or thinshiny Mylar are no longeracceptable. If you have eitherof these ducts attachedto your dryer, get themreplaced with aluminum orgalvanized steel ones. Youcan use corrugated, semirigidaluminum ducts, butthey are fragile and can traplint and reduce airflow. BestWe can be part of your plan to keep living“independently in your own home.MaintenanceHandyhelpWe can be the maintenance We’re here if you need someonedepartment for your home! with the tools & skills to get theRoutine & seasonal job done.maintenance, or as needed.omewell RepairsWe can repair almost anything!HServices Co.llEmergenciesWe are available andon-call 24 hours a day.coffee or tea, live entertainment andperhaps some dancing.We are still offering weekly FleaMarkets on Sundays from 8 a.m.to 1 p.m., entry is by donation,hot coffee and muffins and othergoodies are available for purchase.There are a wide variety of items forsale and there is always a bargainto be found. Tables are $5 each, toget on the list give the office a callor better yet come in on Sundayand talk with Don our Flea Marketorganizer.We would like to take thisopportunity to thank all our veryhard working volunteers, withoutwhom many of our events wouldbe impossible to undertake, frommanning the front desk to runningHomeweServices Co.RenovationsWe do small renovation projects.the Maple Room, setting tablesand making crafts for sale. Ourvolunteers are the backbone of thisCommunity Centre.If you would like to volunteer atthe Centre please give us a call atthe office at 250-376-4777 or comeon in for a visit. We’d love to showyou around.Remember we have roomsavailable to rent for any kindof events, meetings and dances,weddings and conferences, familygatherings and expos. For moreinformation visit our website orcome on in.From the staff and volunteersat the North Shore CommunityCentre we wish you all the best in2013 and we hope to see you soon.Get your ducts in a rowHomeMaintenanceTipsLyle Killough, Homewell Services Co.to use smooth, rigid, straightaluminum ducts.Maintenance: Start yourdryer vent inspection outside.The vent flap on the exteriorof the house should be freelyswinging and not broken,so that when the dryer isoff, cold air and pests areprevented from entering thehouse, and when the dryer ison, all that humid air leavesthe house. Dryers shouldnever vent inside the house(see my earlier column onavoiding moisture problems!)Inside the house, deposits oflint or water stains near theduct may indicate a leak. Ifyou need to patch a hole, aleaking seam or a joint, usealuminum foil tape and notduct tape. Ironically, what weusually call duct tape isn’t forducts at all!Cleaning: Disconnect theduct from the back of thedryer, and using a powerfulvacuum with a long flexiblehose, vacuum out theaccumulated lint. Specialbrushes designed to helpwith this are available atmost hardware stores. Makesure that everything is putback securely, and don’tforget to clean the lint trapevery time you use the dryer.A properly maintainedclothes dryer and vent willhelp reduce fire risk andincrease drying efficiency.Unfortunately for us all, itwon’t help find those lostsocks...Home Maintenance Specialistswww.homewell-services.com • 250-579-9309SeniorConnectorThe Seniors’Own Newspaperwww.seniorconnector.com439 Tranquille RoadKamloops, B.C. V2B 3G9Telephone: 250-376-8883Fax: 250-376-8806Office Hours:Monday – Thursday8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Please address allcorrespondence to:Senior ConnectorP.O. Box 729,Kamloops, B.C.V2C 5M4E-mail:editor@seniorconnector.comPublisher: Mike KeetchEditor: Lori KeetchDesign & Production:Leigh-Ann HooleySales: Sharon BrookerIT Specialist: Greg KeetchSenior Connector is a monthlynewspaper dedicated toinform, serve and entertainseniors 45 and over.Deadline for advertising andeditorial copy is the 18th ofthe month for publicationon or about the 25th of themonth.It is published by locallyowned PrintMark PublishingInc.Letters to the Editormust be signed and have aphone number (your phonenumber will not be printedunless so requested). Othersubmissions are gratefullyreceived but Senior Connectorreserves the right to edit allmaterial and to refuse anymaterial deemed unsuitablefor this publication. Articleswill run in the newspaper astime and space permit.No portion of thispublication may bereproduced without writtenpermission from thepublisher.The opinions expressedin this publication are notnecessarily those of thepublisher, Senior Connector,PrintMark Publishing Inc.,or the staff thereof.Subscriptions are $25 peryear in Canada.Any error which appearsin an advertisement willbe adjusted as to only theamount of space in which theerror occurred. The contentof each advertisement isthe responsibility of theadvertiser.Senior Connectorrecommends prudentconsumer discretion.Senior Connector is a memberof the Kamloops Chamberof Commerce.

Page 6Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2013Examining two more types of drugs found in KamloopsThe following is part of a series of informational articlesaimed at increasing public awareness about the services providedby the Kamloops Victim Services Unit.The Unit offers a variety of information and services, at nocost, to any victim or witness of crime or trauma. All Unitmembers have received specialized, comprehensive training invictims’ issues, the criminal justice system and crisis interventiontechniques. The Unit is located at the main Police Detachment at560 Battle Street. Victim Services operates 24 hours a day, sevendays a week and maybe accessed by calling 250-828-3223.This month’s article, provided by the RCMP VictimServices Unit, will examine two more drugs found inKamloops—crack cocaine and crystal meth—and will lookat the stages of use.A relatively common illicit drug is crack cocaine. Cocainepowder and a few household chemicals are boiled togetherand quickly cooled which results in the modified cocainecoming to the surface and drying into small hard chunksthat are similar in appearance to a broken tooth.Crack cocaine is not very effective when inhaled up thenose (snorted). That is why it is usually smoked. Unlikemarijuana it will not burn by itself so it is placed in a pipeand a flame held under the pipe’s bowl. A cocaine pipe willhave no residual smell but will have a white residue.Cocaine is a stimulant and will give the user a feeling ofhigh energy and intense euphoria. This euphoria usuallylasts less than 20 minutes and once it wears off the usermay become moody and depressed. Once in this state, theuser wants to get high again as quickly as possible. Today’steens seem to be more interested in stimulating drugs likeOne reason for the growing popularity of the drug is thatit is relatively easy to produce and, as a result, inexpensive.Parents of crack using teens may see dramatic mood swingsgoing from extreme happiness to depression. 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It is a stimulant that is produced init may be ingested, snorted or smoked. The latter gives aninstant high. After the high passes a user may be miserable.Users report a high level of energy, absence of fatigue andenhanced performance hence its street name “speed”.Problems associated with using crystal meth may includeparanoid and violent behaviour, nervousness, distractibilityand difficulty focusing and remembering. Severe resultsCrystal meth is highly addictive. Depending on the purityand level of use a user may become dependent on it in justa few weeks. There have been some unsubstantiated claimsthat a single use can lead to dependency.When parents discover their teen is using drugs, manygo into confrontation mode and that does more harm thangood. In order for parents to be able to help the teen, thereare two basic questions that should be answered: Whatis the level of use/interest in drugs and if drugs are beingused what are they. The parental response should be guidedby the level of interest. The higher the interest the moreimportant that there be a strong the most basic level ofinterest is curiosity and is most common in children in the9-13 range. They may use street names of drugs or begindoodling drug related topics. They comment when theyhear reference to drugs in movies, or music or they may evenask for your thoughts on drugs. This is not necessarily acause for alarm. It can be an opportunity for parents to havea good dialogue with their children.After curiosity there may come experimentation in whichthe child tries drugs. Often this will occur when the youngteen is just starting to go out on weekends without theirparents and haven’t yet got the skill to hide things from theirparents.Recreational use may follow experimentation in whichdrugs are used every weekend or as little as twice a monthand usually in a social setting. Often the plans for theevening change, the teens end up with a different group ofSubmitted by Heather CannellWell it’s hard to believethat it is January;theholiday season has flownby! We hope you all hada wonderful time withfamily and friends.Thank you toeveryone who helpedus make it through thebusy holiday season. Weappreciate all the efforteveryone put in to makeeverything extra special.We also would like tooffer a special thank youto all the businesses andgroups who have supportedus throughout the past year.Your support has meant soHappy New Year!much to all of us at DesertGardens.Furthermore, we wouldlike to add a special thankyou the DesertGardensLadies.All of our regularprograms are back andrunning. Please check thecalendar for dates and times.Why not get out of that coldweather and jump on intothe cozy Oasis Café. Youare always welcome to stopby for lunch and a gamepeople and they may come home later than expected. Whenthey come home they may be moody or lethargic or agitatedand hyperactive. However, these symptoms may not indicatedrug use but be just normal teen behaviour. Tread carefully.When drug use goes beyond the recreational stage tobeing a coping tool is cause for extreme concern. In thecoping stage the teen has expanded drug use to cope withstressful situations and to interact successfully in socialsetting. Usage may be daily and some teens think thatthey can concentrate better while under the influence ofmarijuana. It is at this stage that the signs of drug use arelikely to manifest themselves at school. Grades may startto drop and cutting classes becomes common. Anothersignificant sign is that they may start to use drugs whilealone. There may be a change in friends as friends who arenot using drugs or using at a lower level may begin to backaway. The social circle now includes mainly those kids whoare also heavy drug users.The final stage of drug abuse is dependency in whichdrugs dominate the teen’s daily life and their friends arehigh-level users. It is this stage where the financial demandswill impact their daily life. They may sell their own propertyand when that is gone take to stealing from the family.They may also become involved in criminal behaviour suchas selling drugs to support their own needs, and eventuallyescalate to stealing. There is also the possibility of sexualexploitation as they trade sex for drugs.Parents should also try to determine if there is any patternto drug use and if there are any triggers that cause the teento use drugs. One of the triggers may be social in which theteens friends are drug users. While the teen cannot blamefriends for him using drugs because he is responsible for hisown actions, there may be a higher risk of drug use when heis with them.Another trigger is the teen’s mental state when usingdrugs. Are they using when they are excited or depressed;are they using mainly in a social setting or when they arealone; are they using when they have to cope with a stressfulsituation and is there a place where they go do use drugs?Once parents are able to reco.gnize the triggers, theyare in a better position to talk with their teen. Try to findalternatives to the triggers.In the next installment there will be concrete suggestionsto help parents communicate with teens who abuse drugs.of cards. We offer Bridgeon Tuesdays, Euchreon Thursdays, andCribbageon Fridays.Why not try outone of our manyother programslike Mahjong,CarpetBowling,Table Tennisand ChairYoga. ChairYoga in particular has beenvery popular. It’s a greatway to get moving even ifyou have limited mobility.It is offered every Monday,Wednesday, and Friday from11 to 11:30 a.m. Hope tosee you there!Also offered at DesertGardens this month isDRIVEWISE BC sessions.These classes are gearedtowards seniors who wantto improve their drivingskills. Call Desert Gardensat 250-372-5110 for moreinformation.We hope you all have agreat year ahead, and thatif you haven’t already doneso you come and check outDesert Gardens. Our doorsare always open. May 2013brings you much joy.Watch for a ScrabbleTournament in February!

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Page 8Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2013Weight loss supplements~ fact or fiction?New guidelines for improveddementia care announcedWith New Year Resolutionson the horizon, I wantedto discuss a popular topic– weight loss supplements.Everyone is hoping for thatmagic pill to help speedtheir weight loss, but doesone actually exists? With theincreasing coverage of these inthe media, I felt like this wasa particularly opportune timeto review this topic in order tohelp you make a fully informedand safe decision beforedeciding to try one of theseproducts. The supplementsthat I would specifically like todiscuss are raspberry ketones,green coffee bean extract, andprickly pear extract. I willreview the science and researchbehind each and the pro, consand precautions you shouldconsider before trying them.Raspberry Ketones:Research• May increase levels ofadinopectin (a hormonethat is typically low in obesepeople and may play a partin insulin resistance) andnorepinephrine, which mayboost metabolism.• Only studies done havebeen on mice (no humantrials/research showing anybenefits).Pros• Contains antioxidants,which may have some healthbenefits.Cons• No actual scientific proofthat it actually works forweight loss in humans.• As it influences the adrenalsystem and norepinephrine,it may cause problems withanxiety, high blood pressure,Missagh ManshadiB.Sc. PharmPharmacist/OwnerHealth MattersLaura Burgess, B.Sc. PharmCertified Diabetes Educatorand insomnia and lead toadrenal fatigue, which canactually make weight lossharder.Green Coffee Bean Extract:Research• One human study on 16people showing weightloss, however, the study waspoor quality and was nota sufficient sample size todemonstrate a benefit for thegeneral population.• Contains chlorogenic acid,which may help to level outblood sugar levels, helpingwith weight loss.Pros• Contains antioxidants,which may have some healthbenefits.• May also have appetitedepressing and bloodpressure lowering benefits.Cons• May cause anxiety andinsomnia due to the highcaffeine content.• Many products availablecontain mostly fillerand very little activeingredients.electric tree yarns• yarns • knitting • crochet supplies • spinningCheck our website for events, free patterns & much more!www.electrictree.ca290 3rd Ave • Kamloops, V2C 3M3 • 778•471•6073Hours: • Mon 11-4 • Tues-Thur 10-5 • Fri 10-9 • Sat 10-5MANSHADI PHARMACYPrescriptions • Medication Compounding •Medical Supplies • Diabetes SpecialistComing Soon - Second locationat 376 Tranquill Rd to serve you better.* Free Prescription Delivery in Kamloops *Complete Medication Review by AppointmentFree FluShotsAvailableTrusted Advice, Wholesome Care477 St. Paul Street, Kamloops • 250-372-2223• Lack of good scientificevidence that it will workin the general population.Prickly Pear Extract (Alsoknown as Nopal or Opuntia):Research• Contains fiber and pectinwhich may help to slowglucose absorption and lowerblood glucose levels leadingto weight loss.• One species (Opuntiastreptacantha) has beenshown to lower blood sugarlevels in type 2 diabeticswhen consuming only thebroiled stem of the plant• There is insufficientevidence demonstrating itsweight loss potential.Pro• Could help lower bloodsugar levels.Cons• May be hard to obtain in theform demonstrated to lowerblood sugar levels.• Could cause hypoglycemiain combination with diabeticmedications, so alwaysconsult your doctor firstbefore trying it.• May cause digestive sideeffects such as diarrhea andbloating.I hope this article has helpedto educate you regardingthese products. Unfortunately,research shows that there isstill no magic weight loss pill.The best method is still simplya healthy diet and exercise,and this is also the friendliestoption for your wallet as well.In my next article I will reviewspecific lifestyle measures youcan take to successfully looseweight and help control yourdiabetes.Laura BurgessB.Sc. PharmPharmacistCertified Diabetes EducatorThe Alzheimer Society of B.C. isencouraged by the new guidelines forimproved dementia care announcedby the Government of B.C. today asa first step in developing a long-termprovincial dementia strategy. Whilethe guidelines and resources are helpfulfor understanding behaviours andsymptoms associated with caring forsomeone with dementia, the Societybelieves there is more work to be doneif the province is going to be preparedto address the rising tide of dementia.“It is encouraging that the governmenthas recognized it plays a criticalrole in meeting the needs of familiesimpacted by dementia,” says JeanBlake, CEO of the Alzheimer Societyof B.C. “This is a positive first step inaddressing the need for better dementiacare, and one that we hope leads toa long-term, funded dementia strategyin our province.”The Society and Jim Mann, a volunteerBoard member for the Societywho was diagnosed with Alzheimer’sdisease at the age of 57, are seekingaction from the next B.C. governmentto develop and implement a comprehensive,funded dementia plan thatincludes:• Support for family caregivers,including financial incentives,expanded and improved homesupport programs, and access toappropriate care when and whereit is needed for the person withdementia.• Policies and programs thatsupport early diagnosis andintervention to help reduce overallhealth-care costs and improvepatient and family outcomes.• Tools for health-care providersso they can give the best care possible,such as continuing on-the-jobtraining.• Access to the Alzheimer Societyof B.C.’s First Link(R) programfor all British Columbianswho need it (the program iscurrently unavailable in most B.C.communities).• Ongoing evaluation to track progress.Leading up to the B.C. electionin May, Mann will visit several communitiesin the province to share hisstory and urge the many B.C. familieswho are impacted by dementia tospeak with their local MLAs. 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January 2013 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 9Zone 8 wishes you a happy,healthy new year!2013, year of the Kamloops BC SeniorsGames, August 20-24: less than eightmonths to the start of the best ever Games,only six months to close of entries, four tofive months until playoffs are concluded, andless than two months to our first meeting ofthe year.We anticipate a large increase in membershipthis year due to the Games being held inKamloops, the Tournament Capital of Canada,known for staging outstanding events.When the participants are people aged 55+, itjust doesn’t get better!Monthly meetings occur every thirdThursday of the month, between Februaryand June, and in September and October.Mark February 21 on your calendar to joinus at 10:00 am at the Chief Louis Centre,Submitted by Linda HaasTk’emlups Indian Band, on Shuswap Road.Even if you just want to find out what theSenior Games are all about, come along andwe can provide you with lots of information.Some events will require playoffs, whichnormally occur in April, with some in May.Curling could be as early as February. Youneed to become a member and pay a registrationfee first. Since the number of participantsdetermines whether or not a playoffis needed, you need to make your interestknown early.For general information, results of pastGames, and information on sports and recreationalactivities, you can go to the website:www.bcseniorsgames.org, or you cancontact the Zone 8 sport event coordinator,necessary to register:Archery: Tim Kenning.................... 250-679-2304.........timsarchery@cablelan.netBadminton: Dorthy Telford ................ 250-376-2427.........dorron30@gmail.comBridge: Bill Skakun....................... 250-573-4327.........ewskakun@shaw.caCarpetBowling: Sharon March................... 250-677-4234.........smarch@bcwireless.comCribbage: Snuffy Clarke ................... 250-679-3168Cycling: Gary Hunt ....................... 250-573-3127 ......garyalan.hunt@gmail.comDarts: Garry Hogg ..................... 250-578-7501.........gdhogg@shaw.caDragon Boat: Hellen Byron, Salmon Arm ..250-832-3372.........hellen337@shaw.caPhil Maher, Kamloops......... 250-371-1860.........supra88@shaw.caEquestrian: Linda Haas ...................... 250-679-3557.........lindahaas@xplornet.com5-pin bowling: Bill Smedley .................... 250-376-0573.........kambs12@shaw.caFloor curling: Wilf Schneider ................ 250-374-7201.........schnei95@telus.netGolf—ladies: Inky Whalley ................... 250-679-8723.........biwhalley@cablelan.netGolf—men Monty Kilborn ................. 250-832-2815.........mklefty22@gmail.comHorseshoes: Terry McCready .............. 250-372-7622.........trm52@hotmail.comIce Curling: Liz Karpluk ...................... 250-372-5493Ice hockey: Russ Reid, Kamloops .......... 250-374-8140.........russreid1000@hotmail.comBob Munro, Salmon Arm..... 250-832-3455.........und5u9@sunlite.caMountainbiking: Chuck Connor ................. 250-832-0916.........c_connor@live.caPickleball: Ron Telford ...................... 250-376-2427.........dorron30@gmail.comSlo pitch: Bob Reid .......................... 250-376-2427.........robertreid55@hotmail.comSoccer: Danny Nikolic ................. 250-376-4929.........dusbra@shaw.caSwimming: Elizabeth Naylor .............. 250-573-2818.........naylor18@telus.netTable Tennis: Jarvis Wice ....................... 250-833-9161.........bwice@telus.netTennis: Graeme Hope .................. 250-573-5779.........graemehope@shaw.caTrack & field: Kathy Brand...................... 250-314-1416.........jimandkathy@shaw.caWhist: Olga Palmer ..................... 250-578-7140High heels: Female torture devices?With the holiday season approaching,many women will wear high heels on specialoccasions. While high heels are fine foroccasional use, they can create many footproblems such as: bunions, hammertoes,corns and calluses and many more, if wornoften. This is because of the tight toe boxesthat form a point (toes are not pointed) andthe high heels, which put more pressure onthe ball of the foot.High heels were introduced in the 16thcentury when Catherine De Medici, a womanof short stature, wore shoes that added2-3 inches to her height. The shoes becamea sensation in Europe and the church clergyat that time said they were “devices of Satanto stir the lusts of men”.Times have changed but women continueto torture their feet with high heels. HighSubmitted by Helen Waters, LPNLooking to buy or sell?For Real Estate Results in Kamloops, callEd BarkerOffice/Pager: 250-374-3331Toll Free: 1-877-374-3331Fax: 250-828-9544E-mail: edbarker@remax.netheels stay on by pinching the ball, toes andheel of the foot. They can constrict the footas much as an inch in width.If you must wear high heels for work,try to select rounded or squared-off toe boxstyles. Also, try not to wear heels over 1 to11/2 inches. It’s also a good idea to purchaseshoes that offer good shock absorption to theball of the foot when standing or walking.It’s a good idea to have your foot measuredby a salesperson when buying shoes toknow your exact size and width. Don’t expectthe shoe to fit better after wearing it for awhile or try to ‘break it in”. They should becomfortable when you leave the store. Also,try to buy shoes at the end of the day whenfeet are their largest due to swelling.Remember, life’s too short to wearuncomfortable shoes!Ed BarkEr258 Seymour St.Independently Owned and OperatedFor caring, friendly real estate servicecall ED at RE/MAX 250-374-3331www.edbarker.comTF$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Abed09_julyLooking back one last time, I forgot inthe December issue to thank Bruce Dahlingfor his work in coordinating the dart standrefurbishing and providing the workspace.Are you 55 years or older?The BC Seniors Gamesare coming to KamloopsAug 20 to 24, 2013.Join Zone 8. 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Page 10Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2013Kamloops City Council wants your imput on 2013 budgetHappy New Year! I don’t know where theold year went. The current council has beenworking together now for just over a year,and we are into our second budget.The budget determines the property taxrates required for the level of services peoplein Kamloops want. Taxes pay for the police,fire and rescue service, parks and recreation,road maintenance. Utility rates (anotherpart of the budget) pay for water treatment,wastewater treatment, garbage and recycling.Users also pay fees for transit and recreation,as well as development fees such as buildingpermits. Through the budget, the city alsoprovides supporting funding to a host ofgroups including the Kamloops WildlifePark, the Kamloops Art Gallery, the Boysand Girls Club, and the YMCA/YWCA.As with past years, before deciding onthe budget, Kamloops City Council wantsto hear from you. What is a bit differentthis year is that we are startingthe consultations in January,instead of February. The publicbudget consultation meetingswill be on Tuesday, January22, Tuesday, January 29, andTuesday, February 5. All ofthese meetings will be in theevenings. The location willbe announced shortly in thenewspapers and radio.Last year, the counciladopted a “round table” formatfor the budget consultationsession. Each member of council sat attable with citizens who wanted to discussindividual items of the budget. Citizens wereconcerned with issues ranging from transitto recreational facilities to tax rates.All of the issues people raised wererecorded. Some issues can be addressedCity TalkNancy Bepple, City Councillorwithin the upcoming budgetyear. For example, last year,TRU Student Union lobbiedhard for expanded busservice. Their concerns wereincorporated into last year’sbudget.Some issues take a numberof years to address. Newprojects take time to plan.Some projects require multipleyears of funding. A goodexample of this is the recentlyopened Valleyview Bike-Pedestrian Overpass took a number of yearsto fund.In the end, there are always more thingsthat people want done than can be fundedwithin the current tax rates. As with pastyears, council will have to decide whetherto raise taxes or fees to pay for new andenhanced services people would like to have.Alternatively, council can also choose to cutservices in a bid to keep taxes lower.More services are always possible, buttypically they come with higher taxes, higherutility rates or higher user fees. Councilwants to hear whether you want more orfewer services, which ultimately meanshigher or lower taxes, utility rates or userfees.I encourage you to come to a budgetconsultation meeting. If you can’t come toa meeting, then email us at citycouncil@kamloops.ca or write us a letter to “Mayorand Council, 7 Victoria Street West,Kamloops, BC V2C 1A2”. Council wantsto hear from you.Nancy Bepple is one of your city councillors.She can be reached at 250-372-1925 ornbepple@kamloops.ca.Book Review“The Map of Time”Felix J. PalmaAtria Books 2008English translation from Spanishby Nick Caistor, 2011611 pages; FictionAvailable through the TNRD library system,in bookstores, and in audio and e-book formatBy Marilyn BrownWho has not made asignificant mistake and thenwishes for the ability to goback in time to correct it?In The Map of Time, theauthor, Felix Palma, windsthrough the labyrinth of timetravel.Victorian London isa place of stark contrastsbetween the wealthy and thepoor, a noisy, stinky, excitingplace to be. A privilegedyoung nobleman, AndrewHarrington, plans his suicide.KAMLOOPSFUNERAL HOMEWhen you buy from a Small Business, you are nothelping a CEO buy a third vacation home.You are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boyget his team jersey, a mom or dad put food on the table,a family pay a mortgage, or a student pay for college.Our customers are our families and they are the ones westrive to serve.Thank you for supportingSmall Business!The Only Family Owned Funeral HomeServing Kamloops and AreaGrief has eroded his will tolive as eight years earlier hewas mere moments awayfrom preventing the grislymurder of the woman heloves, a victim of Jack theRipper.His cousin introduces himto a brochure that promisesan opportunity to travel to aspecific time and place in thefuture. Perhaps, if he goes tothis future …This begins a story thatrevolves around H.G. Wells,science fiction writerextraordinaire, author ofThe Time Machine, Warof the Worlds and TheInvisible Man. Charactersbased on real andimagined people combinein this novel. The Wellsportrayed in this story isan observer rather than aman of action, fascinatedwith technology, awareof his own frailties andfaults. He is targeted bya villainous entrepreneur,Gilliam Murray. Murrayadmires the imaginationof Wells. Murrayconsiders himself a writer,too and is insulted by thecritique Wells does on hiswriting. Murray is only one ofthe tenacious foes Wells mustdeal with.H. G. Wells and two otherauthors, Bram Stoker andHenry James, are warnedby a guardian of mankind’s19th century, a time travelerappointed by Government,who foretells their murders bya person who wants to stealtheir manuscripts.When Jane, the wife ofWells, is threatened, Wellsrealizes he must act. Herecognizes that he may holdthe lives of others in hishands. There is a possibilitythat he may initiate a curioussequence of events thatcould change the future forhumanity.The atmosphere of Londonin the 1860’s, the explosionof science, including Darwin’sdiscoveries, the expansion ofBritain’s influence and senseof superiority and the questfor new adventures are partof the fabric of this book,and help the reader “suspenddisbelief ” when the characterstravel in time. The characterof H. G. Well is complex andwell developed.A Victorian- styleomniscient/omnipresentnarrator helps set the tonebut the device is distracting attimes. Lastly, there is a slowbuild to the most intriguingpart of the story. Noteveryone has the patience toread through more than twothirds of a book to get to theheart of the dilemma of timetravel. Does changing the pastchange the future or are theresimply parallel universes,the result of differentchoices made by individuals?Interesting questions.The angst of being a writer,and the joy of finishing abook, “the final full stopto a novel”, are part of thecharacter of H. G. Wells inthis novel, and mirror thewords of Felix Palma in hisacknowledgements. “Writingis the loneliest profession inthe world.”The author, Felix J. Palma,was born in 1968. He is arespected writer in Spain.The Map of Time receivedthe 2008 Ateneo de SevillaXL Prize. More informationmay be found at Felix J.Palma’s website and at www.MapofTime.comTalk To your family,Then Talk To usWills • Powers of attorney • living WillsLawrence Schrader, ManagerDTC5067Enjoy peace of mind; ensure your wishes aremet. 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January 2013 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 11Very important piece of legislation received unanimous consentNear the end of theParliamentary session for2012 a very importantpiece of legislation receivedunanimous consent inthe House of Commons.The Helping Familiesin Need Act includes anew provision under theEmployment Insurance (EI)Act that will make parentseligible for sickness benefitsshould they fall ill whilecollecting parental benefits.This new measure willbenefit approximately 6000Canadians per year.The Bill also creates thenew EI benefit for parentsof critically ill or injuredchildren and introducesamendments to the CanadaLabour Code to protect thejobs of parents who take aleave of absence to care for acritically ill child.The Bill also proposesamendments to the CanadaLabour Code to allow forunpaid leave and to protectthe jobs of parents whosechild dies or disappears as aresult of a probable CriminalCode offence. TheseYour Voicein OttawaCathy McLeod, MPamendments support a newfederal income support grantfor parents who take a leaveof absence to cope with sucha situation.These new measuresexpand on and support otherprograms for parents:-Foster parents who havecommitted to adoptingfoster children in theircare have earlier access toparental benefits.-Self-employed persons canopt into the EI program toreceive maternity, parental,sickness and compassionatecare benefits.-Military families haveimproved access to EIparental benefits: membersof the Canadian Forceswho are ordered to return toduty while on parental leaveor whose parental leave isdeferred now have a windowof up to 104 weeks followingtheir child’s birth oradoption in which to accesspart or all of their 35 weeksof EI parental benefits.-Eligibility for thecompassionate care benefitwas extended to includeadditional family membersand others considered as“family” by the person whois gravely ill.-The Government also providesassistance to parentsthrough the Canada ChildTax Benefit and the UniversalChild Care Benefit.I’m pleased that the Governmentis delivering on itscommitment to further supporthardworking Canadianfamilies when they need itmost. This Act will helprelieve the financial pressureon families during difficulttimes and make a real differencein their lives when theymost need support.National Medicare Week“Better at Home” program coming to KamloopsSubmitted by Rick Turner,Kamloops Health Coalition Co-chairHealth care advocatesfrom across the country convergedon Ottawa to meetface to face with MPs onDecember 4th to ask fortheir commitment for a2014 Health Accord. Othersacross Canada sent messagesto their MPs, includingCathy Macleod, to demonstratebroad support for anew Accord.Why is the HealthAccord important? Thecurrent federal-provincialterritorialagreement onhealth care will end in 2014and the federal governmenthas walked away from thenegotiating table with theprovinces before talks haveeven started. A new HealthAccord would provide anopportunity to renew ourcore values of taking careof each other no matter ourability to pay AND improvehealth care for all peoplein Canada – from loweringdrug costs to addressing waittimes. Without an Accord,health care will becomeincreasingly fragmented andcostly, for-profit medicinewill grow, and patientswill no longer benefitfrom national standards3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt!IIICCC rrraaattteeesss::: CCChhheeeccckkk uuusss ooouuuttt...!iimm YYoouunngg!iiinnnaaannnccciiiaaalll AAAdddvvviiisssooorrr...111555777999 CCCooolllllliiinnngggwwwooooooddd DDDrrriiivvveeeKKKaaammmllloooooopppsss,,, BBBCCC VVV222BBB 666CCC333222555000---333777666---333999333666jim.young@edwardjones.comwww.edwardjones.comMember – Canadian Investor Protection Fundand programs developedwith federal oversight andcoordination.Canada is also currentlywithout a National SeniorsAction Plan and yet, theyare the fasting growing agegroup in our country. Ourseniors are in desperate needof public, not-for-profithome, community and longtermcare and support. Onein ten Canadians cannotafford to fill their prescriptionsfor medication, yet thefederal government walkedaway from talks on pharmacarethat were promisedin the 2004 Health Accord.Canadians are asking for aSeniors Action Plan, but weneed federal leadership tomake this happen.Until the federal governmentreturns to the 2014Health Accord negotiationtable, national strategies willnot be formed. It is imperativethat Prime MinisterHarper return to the table sothat the people in the Kamloops-Thompson-Caribooregion and across Canada areassured health care coveragefrom cradle to grave by protecting,strengthening, andextending Medicare throughthe 2014 Health Accord, andnot by walking away from it.LET CHARTWELL HELP YOUESCAPE THE COLDDon’t spend another winter alone.Spend this winter with us.Leave the cold and rainy season worries to us. Enjoy delicious meals,great company and daily activities in a place you will feel right at home.628 Tranquille Rd. Kamloops, BC250-376-5363www.chartwellreit.caBy Mike KeetchKamloops will be one of the first locations in BC to takeadvantage of a new program called Better At Home. It isfunded by the BC Ministry of Health under the SeniorsAction Plan – Improving Care for BC Seniors to the tuneof 15 million dollars. The program is designed to assistseniors to stay in their own homes longer by providing helpwith needs such as snow shovelling and other non-medicalservices. The United Way of the Lower Mainland was giventhe funding and charged with the rollout of the program.Kamloops is one of the first 18 sites being looked at for theprogram and it is hoped that in the first year there will beup to 60 programs running in the province.Locally the program is designed to be administered bya local non-profit agency. Community consultations tookplace with interested agencies making presentations to alocal panel of experts. Qualifications include experienceand expertise dealing with seniors, volunteer management,agency sustainability, community connections andcooperation and partnerships.The Kamloops process has already begun and the chosenagency will hopefully get started rolling out the program inPERSONALIZE YOURWINTER ESCAPE!Call us today for detailsand to arrange yourpersonal visit.January 2013. Each location will receive at total of one hundredthousand dollars over a one-year period, in four instalmentsof twenty-five thousand dollars each. The agency willreport to a local advisory committee, made up of membersfrom IHA, City of Kamloops, Community Response Networkand the Director of Family Practice, on a quarterlybasis. The continuation of the funding will be dependent onthe agency delivering the program on a consistent basis asdetermined by the local Advisory Committee.It’s important to note that some services will have a feebased on income and others may be free. Any funds realizedby the program will be put back into the local program. Itshould also be noted that the programs services will be carriedout by volunteers and it is not intended to put othersoffering services to seniors out of work.The local agency chosen to deliver the program in Kamloopswill be announced in January 2013.Look who’s joiningour team!Dr. DonaldSanfordis pleased to announce thatDr. DonaLD SanforDhas joined our practice.Dr. Sanford has been practicingoptometry since graduating fromPacific University in 1981.New patients and referrals welcome!Suite 202-153 Seymour Street,Kamloops, BC V2C 2C7250-372-7910takahashioptometry.com

Page 12Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2013Winter’s SnowBy Douglas DawsPeering through the bedroom window,In the winter’s early morning light,Was a scene of such awesome beauty,For deep snow had fallen in the night.With the pine and sagebrush hillsides,Now transformed by nature’s hand,To became a vision of a winter scene,As a white blanket fell upon the land.And there was everywhere rare silence,The soft silence only snow can bring,As a most wondrous peace descended,Covering each and every living thing.To be viewed with the greatest elation,The handiworks of nature there to see.Looking through a bedroom window,Beyond the fence, and old pine tree.With snowflakes drifting earthward,As dainty, ethereal fairies from on high,As they danced their winter ballet,This silent, wondrous land to beautify.• Personal care• Companion care• Housekeeping• Meal preparation• Transportation• Respite care24 hours,7 days a weekServing Kamloopsfor 18 yearsIn-Home Care Inc.Home Support Services250-851-0078314-141 Victoria Street, Kamloopswww.inhomecarehomesupport.caThroughout January youwill see all kinds of articlesabout New Year’s resolutionsetc. My article this monthis similar, but what I want toeducate you on is why youneed to follow through onyour resolutions!I’m going to throw somestatistics at you. If you arelike me, you like to knowfacts. Facts make me payattention; touchy feely stuffgoes in one ear and out theother...fast! Acute illnessis where there is a diagnosis,treatment and a cure.Chronic illness is different inthat there is an assessment,but there is no cure and youwill need to live with themanagement of the illness,on a recurring basis.Frankly these are thetop leading causes of deathamongst seniors. The statsare: 38% Cardiovasculardisease, 28% Cancer, 15%other, 9% Respiratory, 6%Accident, 2% Infectious diseasesand 2% Diabetes. Twomonths ago, I briefly spokeof the benefits of a healthyShuswapLodgeRetirement ResidenceNew Year’s resolutionsSimpleOrganizationKim Watt-Sennerlifestyle, but I want to elaborateon that topic, due to thetime of year.Prevention is the key toall the conditions mentionedabove. If you add these fourcategories to your lifestyle,there is a very strong possibilitythat you might avoiddevastating results.1. Physical Activity (30 minutes/day),2. Quit Smoking,3. Change Eating Habits(cut back on fat, alcohol,snacks and decrease saltintake)4. Weight (keep it down).45% of people aged 75Supportive / Assisted Living at its Best• Care aide on site 24/7• Scheduled foot care• 3 Nutritional meals daily• Guest entertainers• Community outingsin our bus• Studio suites, 1 & 2 bedrooms• Spacious roomswith scenic views• Friday Happy Hour• Daily social &recreational activitiesBCSLASeal of Approval200 TCH SW Box 1480 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P6 • 250-832-7081• www.shuswaplodge.com • admin@shuswaplodge.comand older are limited inactivities because of chronicconditions.For some, I will soundlike a broken record...fromyour spouse, your Doctoror family members, butthis just might hit homefor you. Chronic illnesswill reduce your quality oflife and change your abilityto remain independent inyour own home. Stop andreally think about that.The clique “It will neverhappen to me...” just might.By not paying attention toyour health you will put anincreased pressure on yourfamily, by placing demandsfor your care giving on yourspouse and children. Yourincome will go towardsyour care, prescriptions,diagnostic procedures andhospitalizations. Is thishow you envisioned yourretirement? I didn’t think so.Kim Watt-Senner is thefounder of Canada’s largestfranchised Professional OrganizingCompany. EverythingOrganized specializesin hoarding, bereavement liquidationand offers completedownsize packages for seniors.Want to be more organized?Go to our website and sign upfor our monthly Newsletter!www.everythingorganized.netI am a bus driver for highschool kids. It was Christmastime and the kids all gave mecards and presents.Now I’m thinking, “Man, I mustbe a good driver and the kidseven like me.”I opened the cards when I gothome.On the inside of one card itsaid: “Thanks for not killing usyet. We really appreciate it.”KAMLOOPS DENTURE andIMPLANT CENTRE LTD.GARY SALLAWAY, RD • DENTURIST903 BaTTLE STREET(DoWNToWN)250-372-80452 - 685 TRANqUILLE RD.(NoRTh ShoRE)250-376-8045TwO gREATLOCATIONS TOSERvE ALL yOURDENTURE NEEDS.

January 2013 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 13Falls and injurypreventionDo you know that one in threeCanadians over age 65 fall at least once ayear? And that this increases to one in twofor those over 80?Do you know that 95 per cent of hipfractures are due to falls?Do you know that the hospital stay forhip fractures is longer than that for heartproblems?Do you know that you are at greaterrisk for fractures if you are frail, female,underweight, osteoporotic (brittle bones),or have had a previous fall?Do you know that hip fractures canresult in loss of independence? The resultinglimitations in mobility may require a moveto residential care.Bedford Manor residents are doingsomething about this. They have adoptedInterior Health’s Falls Prevention program.They are tracking daily activity levels,exercise and falls, with a helpful calendar/sticker system.In the photo (above left), Thelma liftsweights faithfully three times per weekand records it on her exercise and fallsprevention calendar, such as the one held byDiane, right, who also records her activities.Says Recreation Co-ordinator CoreenDeCicco, “It’s wonderful to see so manyresidents dedicated to adopting the tipsoffered in the falls prevention program.”“Each month the calendar featuresdifferent helpful home tips, health tips,and various safety measures all with fallsprevention in the forefront.”When falls cannot be prevented,preventing fractures is the next line ofdefence. This is where hip protectors comein. Hip protectors are garments designed toprevent a hip from breaking during a fall.They have a soft, thin but powerful pad thatprotects the hip bone. This pad absorbs theimpact of a fall and redirects the force awayfrom the bone.As a further part of their FallsPrevention strategy, Bedford Manorinvited Anne Shuster-Sargent, Home andCommunity Care physiotherapist, to give ademonstration of hip protectors.In the photo (above right), AnnabelleFraser looks on as Anne holds up a Capripants model with soft hip protectors sewnin.If your group or residence would like ademonstration session on hip protectorsand/or exercises for falls prevention pleasecontact Lindsay at 250-851-7963.Submitted photoHappy New Year!Submitted photo(Above left) Bedford Manor residents Thelma, Diane have adopted Interior Health’s FallsPrevention program with a calendar system.(Above right) Invited guest, Physiotherapist Anne Shuster-Sargent displays clothing designed tominimize injury from falls as resident Annabelle Fraser looks on.From our family to yours...Merry ChristmasGreg KeetchLori KeetchMike KeetchRoxyand prosperity for the New Year.SeniorConnectorThe Seniors’ Own NewspaperLeigh-Ann HooleySharon Brooker2013Another freshnew year is here...another year to live!To banish worry,doubt and fear,to love and laughand give!~ William Arthur WardY o u r P r e m i e rr e t i r e m e n t r e s i d e n c e60 Whiteshield Cres. S., Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9(250) 377-7275www.berwickretirement.com

Page 14Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2013Terry LakeMLa, kamloops-North ThompsonIn operation from9 p.m. – 3 a.m.Nov. 30 Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14,15, 21, 22, 28, 29 & 31Make this your last callbefore you hit the road:250-372-5110Call from anywhere in the city of Kamloops and we’lldrive you and your vehicle safely home.andHappy Newyear!618B Tranquille Rd.Kamloops , BCTEL: 250-554-5413FAX: 250-554-5417terry.lake.mla@leg.bc.cawww.terrylakemla.bc.caThis holiday season and throughout the coming year,Please, Don’t Drink and Drive!Death Of An InnocentI went to a party, Mom,I remembered what you said.You told me not to drink, Mom.So I drank soda instead.I really felt proud inside,Mom, the way you said I would.I didn’t drink and drive,Mom, even though the otherssaid I should.I know I did the right thing,Mom, I know you are always right.Now the party is finally ending,Mom, as everyone is driving out of sight.As I got into my car, Mom,I knew I’d get home in one piece.Because of the way you raised me,so responsible and sweet.I started to drive away, Mom,but as I pulled out into the road,The other car didn’t see me,Mom, and hit me like a load.As I lay there on the pavement, Mom,I hear the policeman say,The other guy is drunk, Mom,and now I’m the one who will pay.How could this happen to me, Mom?My life just burst like a balloon.There is blood all around me,Mom, and most of it is mine.Author UnknownI hear the medic say, Mom,I’ll die in a short time.He was probably at the same party as I,The only difference is,he drank and I will die.Why do people drink, Mom,it can ruin your whole life.I’m feeling sharp pains now.Pains just like a knife.The guy who hit me is walking,Mom, and I don’t think it’s fair.I’m lying here dying all he can do is stare.Tell my brother not to cry, Mom,and tell Daddy to be brave.And when I got to heaven, Mom,put “Daddy’s Girl” on my grave.Someone should have told him,Mom, not to drink and drive.If only they had told him, Mom,I would still be alive.My breath is getting shorter, Mom,I’m becoming very scared.Please don’t cry for me, Mom.When I needed you,you were always there.I have one last question, Mom,before I say goodbye.I didn’t drink and drive,so why am I the one to Die?HappyHolidays!Wishing you peace,joy and happinessnow and throughout the year.The Centre forSeniors Information25 - 700 Tranquille Rd.(Northills Mall) Kamloops(250) 554-4145CSI Seniors Activity Centre9a - 1800 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops(778) 470-6000wishes you a veryMerry Christmasand aHappy New Year!760 Mayfair St., Kamloops • 250-376-6536Fax: 250-376-6513 • rivercityseniors.caM a n o rChristmas GreetingsMay love and friendshiplight up your Christmasand bring you joyin the new year.• EstatE Planning • Wills • trusts •#300-125 Fourth AveKamloops, BCV2C 3N3Tel: (250) 372-8811Fax: (250) 828-6697info@eppcatesoien.comMerry Christmas fromthe boards of directors,staff and residents ofNorkam Senior Housingand North ShoreCommunity Centre.Cottonwood Manornorth Shore CoMMunity Centre730 Cottonwood avenue, Kamloops, BCtel: 250-376-4777 • Fax: 250-376-4792Merry Christmas!Parkside Estate743 Okanagan Ave., Chase, BC • 250-679-1512Offering assisted living services & amenitiesto seniors in our community.

January 2013 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 15Santa almost lost the Christmas spiritBy Eli Kohnert, BarriereI was walking over theglistening snow undersparkling starlight onChristmas Eve when Isaw to my surprise Santasitting all alone on his sled.I went over to see what waswrong when I noticed hewas terribly downcast andlooking forlorn and sad.Even his Reindeer werestanding with bowed headsand that on Christmas Eve.As I walked up to theusually happy Santa, I askedwhat had caused him suchdistress. He sighed andRe/MaxReal estate(Kamloops)looked at me with tearyeyes and began to tell me astrange tale.All was well as they lefton their flight across theGlobe, when he decided tostart his visits in Canada.His Reindeer settled downnear a home for orphanedchildren, Santa wanted tobring cheer to them first ofall. He avoided the chimney,it was a bit tight, and so heknocked on the door instead.A care person opened thedoor, looking rather coldand grim when she said hecould not come in with outMerry ChristmasDenise Bouwmeester, reALtor ®Cell: 250-319-3876 • dbinkamloops@shaw.cawww.denisebouwmeestersales.compresenting ID. What is thathe asked and was told hisdrivers license would do toprove he was Santa; he wascompletely puzzled.He asked to sit amoment andto pleaselet himtake thegiftsinside.Someof thechildrenhadwoken upand rushedto him wantingto jump on his knees;the women screeched NOyou are not permitted totouch the children withoutwritten permission frommy supervisor. Santa wasdefeated—bureaucracy hadreplaced spontaneous joythat was so generously givenand accepted before, and left,as the children cried softly.Santa thought he wouldvisit an SPCA Shelter; thereshould be no problem. Hehad stuffies and doggy treatsfor the poor critters thathad no home at Christmas.Again he found the chimneytoo snug and he knocked onthe door, it was already earlymorning; a staff memberlooked out and demandedhe identify himself. Hemanaged to convincethe worker hewas no threatto thecreaturesinside,so hewaspermittedto step intothe shelter.Santa wonderedif he was allowed togive out treats to the dogsbut the attendant said no,he would have to ask forpermission from his superior.Santa shook is head, thanhe noticed one young dogstaring at him and whining.What is it with that sadyoung dog he asked? “Ohhe was surrendered as astray, we know the owner,but he can’t pick him upfor a while. Santa offeredto give him a lift either tothe owner or a loving newhome – the answer left himspeechless, “we can notdivulge the owner’s name toanyone, we work under strictrules, it is a privacy issue– a prospective new ownermust make an applicationto us, we can not givespecial privilege to anyone,our organization functionson strict regulations.”That was beyond Santa’sunderstanding; simplekindness and care had beenextinguished and replaced bycold, feelingless bureaucracy,when all the homeless dogneeded right then was love,and a truly caring family.I left him as he went backto his sleigh; that was whenI heard carol singing, andtaking a closer look, I sawa group of senior citizenswho had gathered arounda Christmas tree singingjoyfully. Santa walkedcautiously over to themexpecting another rebuff,but to his surprise theywelcomed him with openarms, and invited him tojoin them but he had to geton his way. He was relievedthat at least the folks whohad real life experience werestill warm and friendly notbound by strangling lawsand restrictions. Off he wentwith a cheerful Ho, Ho, Ho,and with a wave he jumpedon his sleigh and even hisReindeer were prancinghappily as they flew up intothe sky. and away.Merry Christmas &Happy New YearFortune Barber Shop“Your friendly North Shore barbers”#12-750 Fortune Dr., Kamloops • 250-376-0428May thejoy of theseason bewith younow andalways.Kipp-MalleryHome Health Care273 Victoria St. Kamloops250-372-0842OVERLAND PRESS (1990) LTD.441 Tranquille Rd. Kamloops(250) 376-8031Email: overlandpress@telus.netCathy McLeod, MPKamloops-Thompson-Cariboo979 Victoria StreetKamloops, B.C. V2C 2C1250-851-4991From ourfamily toyours...Brown’sRepairShop Ltd.220 Lansdowne StreetEst. 1922 • Eric Brown250-372-3656• Safe sales & service• Lock sales & service• Keys by code• Window grilles• Locks rekeyedWishing you a Merry Christmas& Happy New Year!a t aP t i nPe vi ni eewv i e w250.851.8800 • www.ridgepointe.ca1789 Primrose Court, KamloopsMonthly rental apartments for independent Seniors.sTone & CompanyCertified General Accountants443 Tranquille road, Kamloops 250-554-253332 e. old norTh Thompson hwy, ClearwaTer 250-674-2532

Page 16Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2013Shirley DalzellDixie PellizzonLaura JohnsonEnid DamerClare WattsBob WintersTheresa BoydJohn MellingJoanne MellingGreg KeetchGrace KeetchBetty JeanC. BadcockD. BadcockJune KeyesAnne UhrichMarlinBill TamesRene HornerWilma JolleyPhyllis AnhornDell StanleyBob PickMaisie HincheyBill BedwellShirley MarkOrvel DoveNick WaslenchukPeggy WardJosephina AlemanK. Ann JohnsonJanet WallaceDennis LuskShirley LuskLorraine HollyPeter HollyAuthor UnknownI see the countless Christmas treesAround the world belowWith tiny lightsLike heaven’s starsReflecting on the snowThe sight is so spectacularPlease wipe away that tearFor I am spending ChristmasWith Jesus Christ this yearI hear the many Christmas songsThat people hold so dearBut the sounds of music can’tcompareWith the Christmas choir up hereChristmas in HeavenI have no words to tell youThe joy their voices bringFor it is beyond descriptionTo hear the angels singI know how much you miss meI see the pain inside your heartBut I am not so far awayWe really aren’t apartSo be happy for me dear onesYou know I hold you dearAnd be glad I’m spending ChristmasWith Jesus Christ this yearI send you each a special giftFrom my heavenly home aboveI send you each a memory ofMy undying loveAfter all “love” is the giftMore precious than pure goldIt was always most importantIn the stories Jesus toldPlease love and keep each otherAs my Father said to doFor I can’t count the blessingsOr love he has for each of youSo have a Merry ChristmasAnd wipe away that tearRemember I am spending ChristmasWith Jesus Christ this year.Allen Maricle

January 2013 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 17January is Alzheimer awareness monthActive Care Seniors Services expandsOn Jan. 27, 2013 theInvestors Group Walk forMemories celebrates its 10thanniversary in Kamloops.The Alzheimer Society ofB.C. would like to thankthe Caregivers Marcy,Gwen, Jenny, Geri, Bill,Janeen, Wade, Hilda andJan pictured above. Theyrepresent the KamloopsCaregivers Support Groupand have agreed to sharetheir personal experiences ofCaregiving. Each caregivercourageously embarks ontheir own unique journeyProvidingPreventative,Restorative,Cosmetic andFamily DentistryAsk us about:Dental ImplantsZOO M ! Whitening Systemand creates their own mapof support.The word courage can bedefined as having mentalor moral strength in doingsomething that you know isdifficult, the courage to seekhelp and information, andto embrace the unknown.Families and Caregivers canreceive confidential support,information and educationfrom the Alzheimer Societyof B.C. through ResourceCentres throughout theprovince.Tara Hildebrand SupportDr. BarryDextrazeGeneral PractitionerNewPatientsWelcome!Free Parking#21 Fortune Shopping Centre • 376-5354email: drdex@kamloops.net • www.drdextraze.comSubmitted photoand Education Coordinatorsaid “The Alzheimer Societyof B.C. offers support tofamilies in many ways.We provide educationalworkshops to help familiesmanage throughout thedementia journey, supportgroups, one-on-one support,information brochures andteleworkshops.”The month of Januarywill end with ourfundraising celebration, theInvestors Group Walk forMemories, to be held onJanuary 27,2013 at the TCCIndoor Track. Registration 9a.m.; Walk from 10:30 a.m.to noon.Marg Rodgers VolunteerChair for the Walk forMemoires would like toraise $100,000 at the event.“We are so thankfulfor the incredible supportwe receive from ourCommunity”, said MargFor more information goto www.walkformemories.com or call 250-377-8200Let’s get walkingKamloops – for the morethan 70,000 individuals andfamilies in B.C. who areliving with dementia.Mike Keetch photoOne of several large, bright common area sitting rooms at the renovated Active Cares Senior Servicesfacility. All sitting rooms are equipped with televisions, and the facility also has a gamesroom available and will soon complete the movie theatre room.By Mike KeetchAfter starting out in 2005 with room forjust three seniors, ACSS had now grown tobe able to accommodate 21 seniors in theirown private rooms. Although this is notthe first expansion for this facility on theKamloops North Shore, this latest expansionhas added eight more rooms and a DayProgram available not just the residentsbut for other seniors who want to have anouting. It is as well, a place for seniors to goso their caregivers can have a little free timeto attend to any other needs they may have,The care at Active Care Seniors Services(ACSS) is provided in a warm, cosyatmosphere with a caring experienced staffworking with the manager Darlene, whomhas been at ACSS since the beginning. Staffis available 24 hours a day and overnight acall button is provided for the residents forquick response. As well as the private livingspaces there are several common areas thatare equipped with comfortable chairs andtelevisions and a games room. A theatreroom will soon be finished as well.Darlene is very excited about the newDay Care Program and stressed that itis open to any senior on a drop in basis.The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to5:30 p.m. The cost is only $67 per dayand includes lunch, tea, snacks, activitiesand outings in the community. The DayCare’s guiding principal will be to providesocialization and companionship in asupported environment.This Day Care Program is a much neededalternative and addition to what is alreadyavailable in the community. It is very easy toaccess and the cost is very reasonable.For more information about the DayCare Program or to arrange a visit, contactDarlene at 250-554-9244AC S ServicesActive Care Senior ServicesProfessional Nursingand Home Support24 hour service • 7 days a week• Homemaking and cleaning• Personal care • Meal preparation• Drug and Alcohol Testing • Companion care• Foot care services • Flu Immunization ClinicsCall Us For A Free In-Home AssessmentKAMLOOPS • 250-851-2911 • #101-635 Victoria St.Helping you. Live your life. www.wecare.caComfort &Securityin aBeautifulSettingOnly 2roomsleftin ournewlyexpanded21 roomresidence!We also offer aDay Programopen to all seniorsin the Kamloops area.Call for more info -limited space available.For more informationon our unique, home-styleassisted living residence,call or email Darlene!250•554-9244 • acss@shaw.ca

Page 18Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2013Nutrition response testing and the purification program: Case historySubmitted by Cathy Lidster, B.Sc, GCFP, ACNRTRay was in his late 50’s yet still such a kid at heart.Retired from his former career in construction and as owner/bartenderof a local restaurant, he spent his time buildinghis dream home on the river. Ray had many friends and lotsof drinking buddies. He loved to party and was usually thehost and life of the party, generous with his time, humour,When Ray came to me he looked relatively fit andhealthy but he had been suffering from GERD (indigestionand acid reflux) for several years. Even with his daily dose ofPrilosec his stomach was in constant turmoil. He would frequentlydouble over in pain after eating. He was resigned toliving the rest of his life like this, as long as he couldRay was brought in to see me by his wife, who was concernedabout him. They had such fun together and sheknew that if he didn’t do something soon, it would only getworse. She wanted him to stay young and healthy for yearsto come.One of the nice things about spouses coming in the officetogether is you always get one holding the other accountablefor the truth. Ray’s diet consisted of coffee, sandwiches,barbequed meat, fries and snacks, usually washed down withbeer.Upon testing Ray with the Nutrition Response method -a means of targeting, which organs are under the most stress,what is burdening them, and what exactly does the bodywant for support, we found his liver; upper gastro-intestinaltract and pancreas were under great stress. I knew we neededto clean up his diet, but first it was necessary to help him beable to digest his food properly.The problem was a catch 22. Ray took the Prilosec toreduce stomach acid in an attempt to alleviate heartburn andstomach pain from eating. Yet, without stomach acid andnatural enzymes to break his food down, the undigested particlesirritate the tender lining of his digestive tract, creatinginflammation and stomach pain. Eventually, this would leadto leaky gut syndrome, as continual irritation thins the lining,which allows food particles to break through. The wanderingfood particles outside the digestive tract will eventuallyinitiate a response from the body’s immune system andan attack on foreign particles is launched. Long-term resultis a tired and worn out immune system (leading to thepotential for really serious problems)So Ray began his program with a combination of twowhole food supplements - one to rest and soothe his digestivetract with a gel-like substance (basically okra fruit),and the other to support the healing of the lining as wellas digestion of food. His wife, Beth, didn’t stop there. Sheknew her husband only too well. She insisted I put him onmy 21-day purification program, which includes a diet ofonly whole foods, (mostly raw), vegetables, fruits, wholesomefats and no caffeine or alcohol.Beth organized a team of his drinking friends and they allwent on the monitored program together, exchanging recipesand meeting weekly for weigh-in. They all lost weight,felt better than they had in years, learned to eat vegetables,fruits, and wholesome fats and managed to survive for threeweeks without alcohol or caffeine. One fellow got such greatrelief from his psoriatic arthritis that he was able to cut outone of his medications. Another woman forgot to take heranti-depressants as she was sleeping so well through thenight.I haven’t kept in touch with Ray but this is what hewrote about his experience with Nutrition Response Testingand the Purification program: “My stomach used to be inconstant turmoil and Prilosec was my first priority in themorning. I slept fitfully at night. I no longer use Prilosecat all! I’m impressed with the overall results and intend tocontinue with diet modification - more veggies and fruit”. -Ray H.If you are taking Prilosec please go to www.drugs.comand take note that it is only for short-term use and notintended for heartburn.To a joyful presentand a wellremembered past.Best wishes forhappy holidaysand a wonderfulnew year.merrychristmas!‘Tis The season To sTop smoking.see us Today for our smoking cessaTion clinic.100-321 nicola st.250.374.7226For your convenience,we offer FREE delivery!Thank-you for conTinuing To supporT our independenT pharmacyOur Vision:We providethe peace ofmind our clientswant throughrenovationsthat combineold schoolworkmanshipand ongoingmaintenance.Bill Brown Renos& Maintenance25+ Years ExperienceATTENTION SENIORS!“We fix it… build it… paint it…install it… finish it … mow it…We take pride in a job well doneand our reasonable rates”.~ Free Estimates ~; Decks; Most Sidings; Bathrooms; Fences; Basements; Windowsand DoorsBill Brown Renos & MaintenancePh: 250-377-0015Cell: 250-320-2763Email: billbrownrenos@yahoo.caCarpal tunnel and tennis elbownot always what they seemBy Paul Laviolette HHP, RCRT, CCPMyofascial symptoms in the elbows, forearms, wrists,hands, fingers and thumbs are extremely common. Inaddition to pain and aching, trigger points can causenumbness, tingling, burning, swelling, hypersensitivity,weakness, and joint stiffness. Also, the combined effects ofseveral of these things can cause you to unexpectedly dropthings.Trigger Points are hypersensitive spots in a musclethat when stimulated, usually produce pain referred in apredictable pattern away from the trigger point.With carpal tunnel the critical impingement frequentlyoccurs in the thoracic outlet, which is the opening behindyour collarbone through where the nerves and blood vesselspass on their way to and from the arm. The impeded returnof blood and lymph from the arm is often the cause of theswelling in the wrist and hand that in turn may cause therestriction in the wrist and hand. This swelling may causethe restriction in the carpal tunnel. When the swelling andrestriction happens, carpal tunnel surgery may release theconstriction in the wrists, however it is the thoracic outletthat needs attention. The size of the thoracic outlet is reducedwhen trigger points shorten the scalene muscles in the frontof the neck. Typically, trigger points in the scalene, brachialis,Cathy Lidster,B.Sc, GCFP, ACNRTNutritionist andNatural HealthEducatorCB Wellness CentreFree Health Seminarsfor you, your family and others you care about• Supplements Aren’t Working?• Nutrition Response® Testing• Allergy Detection & ClearingArthritis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain ............Nov. 27PreDiabetes & Holiday Eating ........................Dec. 4Weight Loss/Why Detox? ................................Jan. 8Seminar Times: 5:15 - 6:00 pmHealthylife Nutrition - 440 Victoria St., KamloopsPlease call to reserve seating(250) 819-9041 or (250) 838-6680Qualify for 10% off at Healthylife Nutritionand muscles of the forearms are found to be cause most ofthe trouble. With severe symptoms, all the muscles of theneck, upper back, shoulder, arm and hand may be involved.A good rule in troubleshooting your carpal tunnel symptomsis to always start with the scalene muscles. They’re often atthe very root of the trouble, setting up a chain of effects allthe way down the line. Trigger points in approximately twelvemuscles can also cause numbness in the hands and fingers.The traditional explanation for tennis elbow is that youhave tendinitis, in other words, that the tendons aroundyour elbow have suffered microscopic tears through injury oroveruse. However, trigger points in the extensor carpi radialislongus are a common cause of tennis elbow. The extensorcarpi radialis longus muscles are stressed by repetitive activityinvolving the hands, such as tennis, golf, typing, playing amusical instrument, or stirring cookie dough. Extensor carpiradialis longus trigger points are found in the thick roll ofmuscle at the outer elbow and are at the outer end of theelbow crease. Less frequently involved muscles called thebrachioradialis muscles, which lie alongside the extensor carpiradialis longus muscle, and the supinator muscle, which liesunder both the extensor carpi radialis longus, and supinatormuscles. Trigger points in these three muscles are hard todifferentiate from one another and they all have similar painpatterns. Rest is often recommended for tennis elbow, but itnot the best therapy whentrigger points are the cause ofthe pain. Inactivity tends topromote atrophy and stiffnessin the muscles of the forearm,which perpetuates theirtrigger points, often makingthem worse and increasingyour pain. Also, myofascialtrigger points weaken musclesassociated with the elbow asa means of protection fromfurther over use or abuse.The good news withcarpal tunnel and tenniselbow is that full strengthordinarily returns within ashort period of time aftertrigger points are deactivated.

January 2013 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 19“Fails my heart, I know not how,I can go no longer.” 1By Marie SladeThese words should pull us all up sharply, always. Christmas tends to be the time wefocus on our families and friends and it should be a time of marked good will towards allothers. How many people have we seen or heard of, that are struggling to manage some sortof reasonable level of comfort. We know of those in our community that are sick, confused,frightened and hurting. We come upon those just trying to keep alive.John Mason Neale wrote “Good King Wenceslas” in 1853. As a carol, this poem originatedin Finland 300 years earlier. King Wenceslas was a Bohemian ruler in the 10th century.He remains an honoured Patron Saint of the Czech Republic. The poem’s reference toSt. Stephen’s Day reflects the feast day being on Dec. 26th and so is considered a Christmasmessage of our enlightenment of others’ conditions, encouragement to find ways to alleviatesuch misery and the promise of the necessary strength to do so.HerosGood King Wenceslas looked outOn the feast of StephenWhen the snow lay round aboutDeep and crisp and evenBrightly shone the moon that nightThough the frost was cruelWhen a poor man came in sightGath’ring winter fuel“Hither, page, and stand by meIf thou know’st it, tellingYonder peasant, who is he?Where and what his dwelling?”“Sire, he lives a good league henceUnderneath the mountainRight against the forest fenceBy Saint Agnes’ fountain.”“Bring me flesh and bring me wineBring me pine logs hitherThou and I will see him dineWhen we bear him thither.”Page and monarch forth they wentForth they went togetherThrough the rude wind’s wild lamentAnd the bitter weatherGood King Wenceslas“Sire, the night is darker nowAnd the wind blows strongerFails my heart, I know not how,I can go no longer.”“Mark my footsteps, my good pageTread thou in them boldlyThou shalt find the winter’s rageFreeze thy blood less coldly.”In his master’s steps he trodWhere the snow lay dintedHeat was in the very sodWhich the Saint had printedTherefore, Christian men, be sureWealth or rank possessingYe who now will bless the poorShall yourselves find blessing“ Mark my footsteps, my good pagetread thou in the boldlyThou shalt find the winter’s ragefreeze thy blood less coldly.” 2Let us all try to make a difference. Together we can work through the obstacles that seekto defeat us in our care of others, with renewed strength.I wish you joy and happiness.1 & 2- “Good King Wenceslas”www.carols.org.uk/good_king_wenceslas.htmA little girl asked her mother, “How did thehuman race appear?”The mother answered, “God made Adamand Eve and they hadchildren and so wasall mankind made.”Two days later thegirl asked her fatherthe same question.The father answered,“Many years agothere were monkeys from which the humanrace evolved.”The confused girl returned to her motherand said, “Mom, how is it possible that youtold me the human racewas created by God, andDad said they developedfrom monkeys?”The mother answered,“Well, dear, it is verysimple. I told you aboutmy side of the family andyour father told you about his.”Mike Keetch photoPictured left to right are Fred Pruneau, Bill Simson and Jose Siguenza of Coopers Foods inLansdowne Village. The quick reaction and First Aid skills of these three store employeesto the accident outside the store recently went a long way in stabilizing the victim untilparamedics arrived .Derek V. SmoluknotArY corporAtionnotary publicAdvAnce directiveMake your Health care Wishes Known nowrepresentAtion AgreeMentAppoint a trusted individual to MakeHealth/personal care decisions for YoupoWer of AttorneYAppoint a trusted individual to MakeLegal/financial decisions for You250-374-2727 ■ www.kamloopsnotary.caPhone and place your grocery & prescription orders.Grocery ShoppingAssistanceSeniors Outreach Services Society, inconjunction with Canada Safewaywill help you do your shopping.Two options available: phone-in or in-store.FREE DELIVERY(with minimum $35 order)Service available to seniors in need ofassistance, shut-ins and disabled only.Available every Thursday 9 am to 12 pmCarmel PlaCea brand New Seniors Complexat Tranquille Rd & Wood AveSenior Housing - 38 Units available!These modern, bright and efficient sized units arelocated close to all amenities and offer the matureclient an easy lifestyle that is required and deservingand at an affordable price. Carmel PlaCe is theideal option for your housing needs! The buildingcomes complete with elevator, common laundry,social area and scooter parking. Fore more details,call our professional staff at: 250-851-9310For more information please call250.828.0600Sahali Safeway 250-374-2811 945 W ColumbiaNorth Shore Safeway 250-376-8439 750 Fortune Dr

Page 20Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2013Guinness world record update atBIG Little Science CentreWE DID IT!!!Marie’s KitchenSome winter warm ups!By Marie SladeBert Edwards Scienceand Technology School(BEST), working withBIG Little Science Centre,have had our results for theGuinness World RecordACCEPTED! We are nowofficially part of a newWorld Record for a sciencelesson, along with manyother schools from acrossCanada, and will be listedin the Guinness WorldRecords!Working at BIG LittleScience Centre, BESTintermediate studentstook part in a Canadawiderecord for “LargestSimultaneous PracticalScience Lesson in multiplevenues; same time and samelesson.” The experimentsinvolved performing andobserving how materialsreact to the movement offluids, following Bernoulli’sPrinciple.BEST students did twodifferent experiments; firstthey predicted what wouldhappen and then theyperformed the experimentsto observe what reallyhappened. Experiment oneinvolved blowing betweentwo balloons held about10 centimetres apart.Experiment two involvedblowing through a drinkingstraw, straight across the topof another straw standingupright in water.Organized by theEnjoy our riverside ambience whilesavouring a delicious meal.Storms Gift CertificatesAvailableGive theGift ofGood Taste250-372-1522 • 1502 River StreetReservations AppreciatedNow booking Christmas parties.Storms will be closed on Dec. 24, 25, & 26.Government of Canada,this record attempt was agiant undertaking. Over 85grade 4 to 6 students fromBert Edwards participated,along with teachers RobWielgoz (local organizer),Mr. Bloom, Mrs. Villeneuve,Mr. Wagner, Ms. Shelton-Lawson and Ms. Mauro.We would like to thankthe many communityvolunteers who alsoassisted, including; BillQuast, Carol Paulsen, RaeNixon, Lloyd Nixon, IreneDesrocher, Matt Reudink,David Green. RepresentingBIG Little Science Centrewere Gordon Gore, LanceRousselle, and SusanHammond.This event took placeon October 12, 2012 from10:00 am to 10:30 am, andis the first time this recordhas been tried. Resultsare still being examined,but BEST’s results havebeen accepted. Check outthe info and photos listedunder the National Scienceand Technology Weekpart of the Government ofCanada’s Science website atwww.science.bc.ca. There isa link right to photos fromthe Bert Edwards Scienceand Technology School.Stay tuned for theupcoming video link at theBIG Little Science Centrewebsite. (www.blscs.org)TheLateBloomersSinging DuoEasy listening songsyou remember.For booking informationJudy:250-319-9138Roasted Butternut Squash andShallot SoupYield: 6 servings (serving size: 2/3 cupsoup and 1 teaspoon chives)Spicy fresh ginger complements the sweetroasted winter squash and shallots in thiseasy soup recipe. Serve with a grilled cheesesandwich for a simple supper.• 4 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled butternutsquash (about 1 1/2 pounds)• 1 tablespoon olive oil• 1/4 teaspoon salt• 4 large shallots, peeled and halved• 1 (1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger,thinly sliced• 2 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chickenbroth• 2 tablespoons (1-inch) slices fresh chives• Cracked black pepper (optional)Beef StroganoffYield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1cup stroganoff and 1/2 cup noodles)• 1 (1-pound) top round steak (1 inchthick), trimmed• 1 cup chopped onion• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper• 1 (8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms(about 2 cups)• 3 garlic cloves, minced• 1.5 ounces all-purpose flour(about 1/3 cup)• 1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth• 1 (8-ounce) container low-fat sour cream• 2 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles(about 4 ounces uncooked)Almond Crème CaramelYield: 9 servings (serving size: 1 slice)• 1/2 cup sugar• 4 large eggs• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract• 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetenedcondensed milk• 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated fat-free milk• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds• Sliced almonds, toasted (optional)Preheat oven to 350°. Pour sugar into a9-inch round cake pan. Place cake pan overmedium heat. Cook 6 minutes or until sugardissolves and is golden, shaking cake panoccasionally with tongs. Immediately removefrom heat; set aside. Place eggs in a mediumbowl; stir with a whisk until foamy. Addextracts and milks; stir with a whisk. Stir inPreheat oven to 375°. Combine first 5ingredients in a roasting pan or jellyrollpan; toss well. Bake at 375° for 50 minutesor until tender, stirring occasionally. Cool10 minutes. Place half of squash mixtureand half of broth in a blender. Removecenterpiece of blender lid (to allow steamto escape); secure blender lid on blender.Place a clean towel over opening in blenderlid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth.Pour into a large saucepan. Repeat procedurewith remaining squash mixture and broth.Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or untilthoroughly heated. Top with chives andpepper, if desired.Amount per serving: Calories: 112, Caloriesfrom fat: 20%, Fat: 2.5g, Saturated fat: 0.4g,Monounsaturated fat: 1.7g, Polyunsaturatedfat: 0.3g, Protein: 3.3g, Carbohydrate: 22.4g,Fiber: 3.6g, Cholesterol: 0.0mg, Iron: 1.6mg,Sodium: 266mg, Calcium: 84mgTaken from Cooking Light 2008This classic Beef Stroganoff recipe uses ingredients commonly kept on hand for an easyand delicious family meal. Garnish with fresh dill, if desired.Cut steak diagonally across grain into1/4-inch-thick slices. Place steak and next8 ingredients (though garlic) in a 3-quartelectric slow cooker; stir well. Lightly spoonflour into a dry measuring cup; level with aknife. Place flour in a small bowl; graduallyadd broth, stirring with a whisk untilblended. Add broth mixture to slow cooker;stir well. Cover with lid; cook on highheatsetting 1 hour. Reduce to low-heatsetting, and cook 7 to 8 hours or until steakis tender. Turn slow cooker off; remove lid.Let stroganoff stand 10 minutes. Stir in sourcream. Serve stroganoff over noodles.Amount per serving: Calories: 454, Fat:15.8g, Saturated fat: 7.5g, Monounsaturatedfat: 4.9g, Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g, Protein:36.5g, Carbohydrate: 40.3g, Fiber: 2.8g,Cholesterol: 126mg, Iron: 4.4mg, Sodium:691mg, Calcium: 127mg.1/4 cup almonds. Pour mixture into preparedcake pan. Cover with foil; place in a largeshallow roasting pan. Place roasting panin oven; add hot water to roasting pan to adepth of 1 inch. Bake at 350° for 55 minutesor until a knife inserted in center comes outclean. Remove cake pan from water; placeon a wire rack. Remove foil. Cool custardin cake pan 30 minutes. Loosen edges witha knife or rubber spatula. Place a servingplate upside down on top of cake pan; invertcustard onto plate, allowing syrup to drizzleover custard. Sprinkle with sliced almonds,if desired.Amount per serving: Calories: 253, Fat:4.3g, Saturated fat: 0.9g, Monounsaturatedfat: 2.1g, Polyunsaturated fat: 0.7g, Protein:9.8g, Carbohydrate: 43.1g, Fiber: 0.4g,Calcium: 131mgTaken from Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook, 2011

January 2013 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 21God breaking into your worldAfter Jesus was born inBethlehem in Judea, duringthe time of King Herod,Magi from the east cameto Jerusalem and asked,“Where is the one who hasbeen born king of the Jews?We saw his star in the eastand have come to worshiphim.” (Matthew 2:1-2)You’ve probably seen theirpictures colorfully printedon countless Christmascards – a trio of travelers,their ruddy faces cooked bythe sun, bearing exotic giftsbefitting a king, huddlingin awestruck silence andwide-eyed wonder arounda newborn baby boy. Themythology of the MiddleAges boldly asserts thatthere were three wise men,based on the startlingrevelation that they gaveJesus three gifts and thatSpiritualThoughtRev. David Schumachertheir names were Casper,Balthazar, and Melchior.But mythology aside,most scholars agree that themagi most likely came fromPersia and were part of atribe of priests. These magiwere the teachers of the Persiankings and were skilledin philosophy and science.They were known as men ofholiness and wisdom.As was common in thoseancient days, such menof science and wisdomstudied the stars. They heldthat a person’s destiny wasinfluenced or settled by thestar under which he wasborn. If some spectacularphenomenon appeared inthe heavens, they believedGod was breaking intothe natural world andannouncing some specialevent. Of course, was exactlywhat happened here.This begs the question:Have you allowed Godto break into the naturalorder or your life? Has Heannounced Himself to you?Have there been specialevents or occasions whereHe’s made Himself knownto you? He used a star onthose wise guys. What hasHe used on you to drawyour heart to Him?We need to talk aboutthese things with eachother because they’re partof our testimony of faithSacred Heart catHedral255 Nicola Street – 372-2581• Christmas Eve ................5:00 pm(Mass at St. Ann’s Academy).......... 8:00 pm and 12:00 Midnight(Both at Cathedral)• Christmas Day .. 8:30 & 11:30 am• New Year’s Eve ..............7:00 pm(as well as Vigil, Adoration &Benediction 11:00 pm – 12:00 am)• New Year’s Day . 8:30 & 11:30 amHoly Family2797 Sunset Drive – 372-0205• Christmas Eve .. 7:00 & 10:00 pm• Christmas Day .............10:30 am• New Year’s Eve ..............5:00 pm• New Year’s Day ............10:30 amand our witness for Jesus.Sharing these preciousmoments with our Savioris an important way ofencouraging and supportingeach other in our walk ofkamloops roman catholic Parisheschristmas and new years mass timesour lady oF PerPetual HelP635 Tranquille Rd – 376-5541• Christmas Eve ................5:00 pm(Family Mass) ...........and 8:00 pm(Both masses in the Parish Centre)• Christmas Day . 8:30 & 10:30 am• New Year’s Eve ..............5:00 pm• New Year’s Day 8:30 & 10:30 amSt. JoHn Vianney2826 Bank Rd – 579-8711• Christmas Eve .................9:00 pm• Christmas Day ..............10:30 am• New Year’s Day .............10:30 amSun PeakSDelta Hotel• Christmas Eve ................4:00 pmfaith. Because, when I knowJesus is real to you and youlet me in on it, it fortifiesmy own walk of faith, ‘causenow I know we’re in thistogether.our lady oF lourdeSHeffley Creek - 579-8711• Christmas Eve ................6:30 pm• New Year’s Day ...............8:30 amSt. JoSePH’S200 Chilcotin – 372-2581• Christmas Day ...............1:00 pm• New Year’s Day ...............1:00 pmBleSSed SacramentChase• Christmas Eve ...............7:00 pmat Chase Native Spiritual Centre(across the bridge)• Christmas Day ...............9:00 am(at Blessed Sacrament)• New Year’s Day ..............9:00 am(at Blessed Sacrament)Church DirectoryService TimesSaturday: 6:30 pm - 7:35 pmSunday: 9:15 am - 10:20 am11:00 am - 12:05 pmChristmas Eve Services3 pm, 5 pm, 7 pm, & 11 pmSunday LiturgySaturday 7 pmSunday 8:30 am11:30 am, 6 pmConfession TimesSaturday 4-5 pmSunday 5:30-6 pmWed 5:15-5:35 pm1st Friday of themonth 5-6 pmSacred HeartCathedralWeekday MassesMon-Fri at 7:15 am9:30 am &Saturday at 7:15 amFirst Fridays Massat 6 pm followed bypresentation.First Saturday –Rosary at 9 am andMass at 9:30 am255 Nicola Street • 250-372-2581CommunityChurCh344 PoplarA Caring Community ofBelievers invite you to:• Sunday School - 9:45 am• Worship Service - 11:00 am• Women’s CelebrateFreedom - Tues 6:30 pm• Adult Bible Study - Wed 6:30 pm• Christmas EveCandles & Carols - 6:00 pmCall for information regarding250-554-1611www.salvationarmy.ca/kamloopsUnited ChUrChes of CanadaKamloops United Churchwww.kamloopsunited.ca421 St. Paul St. • Sundays 10 amRev. 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Page 22Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2013Ashcroft-Cache Creek Senior SocietyJANUARY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©601 BANCROFTAshcroft, B.C. 250-453-9828Pat Kirby, PresidentSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY30 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 4 5Bridge Carpet Bowling,OPEN Carpet Bowling,12:30 - 4 pm Cards & Pool ClosedYour Choice Cards & PoolBingo12:30 - 4 pm12:30 - 4 12:30 - 4 pm 12:30 - 4 pmChristmas and New Year’s Break6 7 8 9 10 11 12Carpet Bowling,OPEN Carpet Bowling,BridgeBingoCards & PoolYour Choice Cards & Pool12:30 - 4 pmClosed12:30 - 4 pm12:30 - 4 pm12:30 - 4 12:30 - 4 pm13 14 15 16 OPEN 17 18 19Carpet Bowling,Your Choice Carpet Bowling,BridgeBingoCards & Pool Closed12:30 - 4 Cards & Pool12:30 - 4 pm12:30 - 4 pm12:30 - 4 pmPotluck 12 pm 12:30 - 4 pmRegular Mtg. 1 pm20 21 22 23 24 25 26BazaarCarpet Bowling,OPENBridgeCards & Pool ClosedYour ChoiceClosed12:30 - 4 pmBingo12:30 - 4 pm12:30 - 412:30 - 4 pm27 28 29 30 31Carpet Bowling,OPENBridgeCards & Pool ClosedYour Choice12:30 - 4 pm12:30 - 4 pm12:30 - 4One resolution I have made,and try always to keep, is this:To rise above the little things.~ John BurroughsDead penguins - I never knew this!Submitted by Gordon WilliamsonDid you ever wonder why there are nodead penguins on the ice inAntarctica? Where do they go?Wonder no more! It is a known fact that thepenguin is a very ritualisticbird, which lives an extremelyordered and complex life.The penguin is very committedto its family and will matefor life, as well as maintain aform of compassionate contactwith its offspring throughoutits life. If a penguin is founddead on the ice surface, other members ofRevelstoke SeniorsJANUARY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©the family and social circle have been knownto dig holes in the ice, using their vestigialwings and beaks, until the hole is deepenough for the dead bird to be rolledinto and buried.The male penguins then gather in acircle around the fresh grave and sing: “Freeze a jolly good fellow.”“Freeze a jolly good fellow.”You really didn’t believe that I knowanything about penguins, did you?It’s so easy to fool OLD people.I am sorry; an urge came over me thatmade me do it!Oh quit crying I fell for it, tooPhone:250-837-9456Sorrento Drop-In SocietyJANUARY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©Seniors Fifth AvenueActivity CentreJANUARY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©170 – 5th Ave.Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4P2SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYPool Room openMonday to Friday 9 am - 4 pm Phone 250-832-106530 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 4 5Office Hours Mon- Fri: 9 am – 4 pmSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY30 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 4 5Kitchen & Office ClosedDuplicate Bridge12.45 pmDuplicate Bridge12.45 pmJammers Dance7 pmPancake Breakfast8:30 - 11:30 amDuplicate Bridge12.45 pmDuplicate Bridge12.45 pmJammers Dance7 pmDuplicate Bridge12.45 pmKitchen & Office ClosedTable Tennis 8:30 amKeep Fit 10:45 amCrib 1:30 pmShuffleboard 1:30 pmRound Dance 7 pmSocial Bridge 7 pmKitchen & Office ClosedScrabble 9:30 amFloor Curling 11 amLadies Pool 1 pmDarts 1 pmKitchen & Office ClosedTable Tennis 8:30 amCanasta 10 amLine Dancing 3 pmChess 6 pmKeep Fit 10:45 amSocial Bridge 1:30 pmTable Tennis 2 pmCrib 7 pm6 7 8 9 10 11 12Table Tennis 8:30 amKeep Fit 10:45 amCrib 1:30 pmRound Dance 7 pmSocial Bridge 7 pmWeight Watchers 8:30 amScrabble 9:30 amFloor Curling 11 amLadies Pool 1 pmDarts 1 pmWeight Watchers 5:30 pmTable Tennis 8:30 amCanasta 10 amLine Dancing 3 pmChess 6 pmSquare Dancers6:30 pmKeep Fit 10:45 amSocial Bridge 1:30 pmTable Tennis 2 pmCrib 7 pm13 14 15 16 17 18 19Table Tennis 8:30 amKeep Fit 10:45 amCrib 1:30 pmRound Dance 7 pmSocial Bridge 7 pmWeight Watchers 8:30 amScrabble 9:30 amFloor Curling 11 amLadies Pool 1 pmDarts 1 pmWeight Watchers 5:30 pmTable Tennis 8:30 amCanasta 10 amLine Dancing 3 pmChess 6 pmSquare Dancers6:30 pmKeep Fit 10:45 amSocial Bridge 1:30 pmTable Tennis 2 pmCrib 7 pm20 21 22 23 24 25 26Table Tennis 8:30 amKeep Fit 10:45 amShuffleboard 1 pmCrib 1:30 pmRound Dance 7 pmSocial Bridge 7 pmWeight Watchers 8:30 amScrabble 9:30 amFloor Curling 11 amLadies Pool 1 pmDarts 1 pmWeight Watchers 5:30 pmTable Tennis 8:30 amCanasta 10 amLine Dancing 3 pmChess 6 pmSquare Dancers6:30 pmKeep Fit 10:45 amSocial Bridge 1:30 pmTable Tennis 2 pmCrib 7 pm27 28 29 30 31Table Tennis 8:30 amKeep Fit 10:45 amShuffleboard 1 pmCrib 1:30 pmRound Dance 7 pmSocial Bridge 7 pmWeight Watchers 8:30 amScrabble 9:30 amFloor Curling 11 amLadies Pool 1 pmDarts 1 pmWeight Watchers 5:30 pmTable Tennis 8:30 amCanasta 10 amLine Dancing 3 pmChess 6 pmSquare Dancers6:30 pmPasschendaele Road, Sorrento, B.C.Phone: 250-675-5358President: Jennie Wiebe 250-679-8282Hall Bookings: J. 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Club31 1 2 3 4 59:30 amQuilting 10 amChurch Group Girl Guides Closed TOPS 8:15 am Pool 1 pm Ladies Snooker Scottish Dancing9 am2 - 4 pmPool 6 pm Youth Group 2-5 pm 10 am - noonHappy New YearAA & AlAnon6:30 - 9 pm8 pm6 Glee Club 7 8 9 10 11 129:30 amQuilting 10 amPool 1 pmLadies SnookerChurch Group Girl GuidesTOPS 8:15 am Pool 1 pmCrib 1:30 pm2-5 pm Scottish Dancing9 am2 - 4 pmPool 6 pm Youth Group10 am - noonWheels to MealsAA & AlAnon6:30 - 9 pm Bingo 6:30 pm8 pm13 Glee Club14 15 16 17 18 199:30 amQuilting 10 amChurch Group Girl Guides Pool 1 pm TOPS 8:15 am Pool 1 pm Ladies Snooker Scottish Dancing9 am2 - 4 pm Crib 1:30 pm Pool 6 pm Youth Group 2-5 pm 10 am - noonAA & AlAnon6:30 - 9 pm8 pm20 Glee Club 21 22 23 24 25 269:30 amQuilting 10 amPool 1 pmLadies SnookerChurch Group Girl GuidesTOPS 8:15 am Pool 1 pmCrib 1:30 pm2-5 pm Scottish Dancing9 am2 - 4 pmPool 6 pm Youth Group10 am - noonWheels to MealsAA & AlAnon6:30 - 9 pm Bingo 6:30 pm8 pmChurch Group9 am27 Glee Club 28 29 30 319:30 amQuilting 10 amGirl Guides Pool 1 pmPool 1 pmTOPS 8:15 am2 - 4 pm Crib 1:30 pmYouth GroupPool 6 pmAA & AlAnon6:30 - 9 pm8 pmKeep Fit 10:45 amSocial Bridge 1:30 pmTable Tennis 2 pmCrib 7 pmIrish ToastIn the New Year, mayyour right hand always bestretched out in friendship,never in want.Birthday Lunch 12 pmSing-A-Long 9:45 amSing-A-Long 9:45 amAnnual GeneralMeetingSing-A-Long 9:45 amFor Rent - 200 Seat AuditoriumWeddings, Anniversaries, CelebrationOf Life, Meetings, Fundraising EventsA Stage For Concerts & Dances, FullKitchen FacilitiesSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY30 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 4 5Carpet Bowling Senior ExerciseSenior Exercise 9 am10 amClosed Happy New Year New Year10 am Coffee Drop InChoir 1:30 pm 9:30-11 am Duplicate BridgeWhist 7:30 pm Darts 7 pm 12:45 - 5 pmGenealogyWorkshop1 - 4 pmGenealogyWorkshop1 - 4 pmGenealogyWorkshop1 - 4 pmGenealogyWorkshop1 - 4 pm6 7 8 Flu Clinic 9 10 11 12Carpet Bowling9 am - 4 pmSenior ExerciseBingo 1 pm Carpet Bowling9 amSenior Exercise10 amWii Games9 amCoffee Drop In10 am7 pmDarts 7 pm9:30-11 am Duplicate BridgeChoir 1:30 pmDarts 7 pm 12:45 - 5 pmWhist 7:30 pm13 14 15 16 17 18 19Billiards 9 am Carpet Bowling Senior ExerciseCarpet Bowling Senior Exercise 9 amBingo 1 pm10 am9 am10 am Coffee Drop InWii GamesDarts 7 pm Choir 1:30 pm 9:30-11 am Duplicate Bridge7 pmWhist 7:30 pm Darts 7 pm 12:45 - 5 pm20 21 22 23 24 25 26Billiards 9 am Carpet Bowling Senior ExerciseCarpet Bowling Senior Exercise 9 amBingo 1 pm10 am9 am10 am Coffee Drop InWii GamesDarts 7 pm Choir 1:30 pm 9:30-11 am Duplicate Bridge7 pmWhist 7:30 pm Darts 7 pm 12:45 - 5 pm27 28 29 30 31Billiards 9 amCarpet BowlingBingo 1 pm Carpet Bowling Senior Exercise9 amWii Games9 am10 amCoffee Drop In7 pmDarts 7 pm Choir 1:30 pm9:30-11 amWhist 7:30 pmDarts 7 pmLakeview Community Centre SocietyJANUARY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©Closed Closed ClosedLine DancingBeginners 10 amadvanced 10:30 amAnglebay Entainers1 - 3 pmSocial Bridge 7 pmLeaque CarpetBowling 10 amDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pmTable Tennis 1 pmDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pm6 Leaque Carpet 7 Drop in Crafts8 9 10 11 12Bowling 10 am 10 am - 2 pm Line Dancing Leaque CarpetDrop In Pool; (Bring a lunchBeginners 10 amTable Tennis 1 pmBowling 10 amRise &advanced 10:30 amDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess and a project)Drop In Pool;ShineAnglebay EntainersCoffee & Hostess1 – 4 pm Drop In Pool;1 - 3 pm Coffee & HostessBreakfast1 – 4 pmSurprise Movie Coffee & Hostess Social Bridge 7 pm 1 – 4 pmNight 7pm1 – 4 pm13 Leaque Carpet 14 Drop in Crafts 15 Line Dancing 16 Leaque Carpet 17 18 19Bowling 10 am 10 am - 2 pm Beginners 10 am Bowling 10 amDrop In Pool; (Bring a lunchadvanced 10:30 amTable Tennis 1 pmDrop In Pool;Anglebay EntainersDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess and a project)Coffee & Hostess1 - 3 pmCoffee & Hostess1 – 4 pm Drop In Pool;Social Bridge 7 pm 1 – 4 pm1 – 4 pmSurprise Movie Coffee & Hostess Country Gardeners Community PrayerNight 7pm1 – 4 pmClub 7 pm7 pm20 Drop In Pool; 21 22 23 24 25 26Leaque Carpet Drop in Crafts Line Dancing Leaque CarpetBowling 10 am 10 am - 2 pmBeginners 10 amTable Tennis 1 pmBowling 10 amadvanced 10:30 amDrop In Pool;Coffee & Hostess Drop In Pool;Drop In Pool;Anglebay EntainersCoffee & Hostess1 – 4 pm Coffee & Hostess1 - 3 pm Coffee & Hostess1 – 4 pmSurprise Movie 1 – 4 pm Social Bridge 7 pm 1 – 4 pmNight 7pm27 Drop In Pool; 28 Drop in Crafts29 30 31Leaque Carpet 10 am - 2 pm Line Dancing Leaque CarpetBowling 10 am (Bring a lunchBeginners 10 amBowling 10 amadvanced 10:30 amCoffee & Hostess and a project)Drop In Pool;Anglebay Entainers1 – 4 pm Drop In Pool;1 - 3 pm Coffee & HostessSurprise Movie Coffee & Hostess Social Bridge 7 pm 1 – 4 pmNight 7pm1 – 4 pmLakeview CentreSquilax/AnglemontDrop-in Centre Open: Mon-Fri 1–4 PMCoffee is on and hostess on dutyCall Dolores 250-679-2613Re: “Drop In Crafts”Call Blair 250-955-0032Re: “ Carpet Bowling”

January 2013 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 23Little Fort Community CentrePO Box 140Little Fort, BCJANUARY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector © V0E 2C0SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY30 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 4 5Carpet BowlingCarpet Bowling9:30 amCarpet Bowling9:30 am Badminton 7 pmAl-Anon9:30 amLFVFD Prac. 7 pm7 pm6 7 8 9 10 11 12Carpet BowlingCarpet Bowling9:30 amCarpet Bowling9:30 am Badminton 7 pmAl-Anon9:30 amLFVFD Prac. 7 pm7 pm13 14 15 16 17 18 19Carpet BowlingCarpet Bowling9:30 am BookmobileCarpet Bowling9:30 am Badminton 7 pmAl-Anon6:30 pm9:30 amLFVFD Prac. 7 pm7 pm20 21 22 23 24 25 26Carpet BowlingCarpet Bowling9:30 amCarpet Bowling9:30 am Badminton 7 pmAl-Anon9:30 amLFVFD Prac. 7 pm7 pmDear EditorI know it has been awhile since you wrotein favor of vendors selling beer and junkfood in the stands. When my wife and Igo to watch a hockey game, that is why weare there. It isn’t to pass beer and junk fooddown the row.When the city gave the concession atMac Park to the Bread Garden it was tohelp people eat healthy. Now they want todeliver beer and junk food to people. WhatLetter to the editorBeer and junk food in the standsClearwater Friendly ClubJANUARY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©happened to living healthy?We were in Shawinigan in May for theMemorial Cup where they have beer sales inthe stands and didn’t like the experience. Itinterferes with one’s enjoyment of the game.As far as your and Ken Christian’s viewthat people with tippy cups cause spillage(on their way back to their seats), we havenever seen it or had it happen to us.Gordon Harris, KamloopsEvergreen AcresPhone: 250-674-336527 28 29 30 31Carpet BowlingCarpet Bowling9:30 am9:30 am Badminton 7 pmAl-AnonLFVFD Prac. 7 pm7 pmNew Year resolution:I will no longer waste my timerelieving the past,instead I will spend it worryingabout the futureSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY30 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 4 5Carpet Bowling10 am – 12 pm1 – 4 pmFriendly SocialClub 1 - 3 pmCarpet Bowling1 – 4 pmCoffee &Crafts 10 amBarriere & District Seniors SocietyJANUARY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©4431 Barriere Town RoadBox 791 Barriere V0E 1E06 7 8 9 10 11 12Carpet Bowling10 am – 12 pm1 – 4 pmFriendly SocialClub 1 - 3 pmCarpet Bowling1 – 4 pmCoffee &Crafts 10 amSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY30 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 4 5Whist 7 pm6 7 8 9 10 11 12Whist 7 pm13 14 15 16 17 18 19Whist 7 pm20 21 22 23 24 25 26Whist 7 pm27 28 29 30 31Whist 7 pmSeniors Activity CentreJANUARY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY30 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 Carpet Bowling 4 5Bridge 12:30 pm 10 amLunchWhist 1 - 3 pm LunchClosed11:30 am – 1:30 pmCares Drop-In 11:30 am – 1:30 pmCrib 1-3 pm3 - 5 pm Bingo 1-3 pm$1 per card6 7 8 9 10 Carpet Bowling 11 12LunchLunchBridge 12:30 pm 10 amCrafts with Ruby 11:30 am – 1:30 pm11:30 am – 1:30 pmWhist 1 - 3 pm Lunch1 - 3 pmCrib 1-3 pmFloor CurlingCares Drop-In 11:30 am – 1:30 pmToaist Tai Chi Demo1 - 3 pm3 - 5 pm Bingo 1-3 pm11 am$1 per card13 14 15 16 17 Carpet Bowling 18 19LunchBridge 12:30 pm 10 amLunchProstate Cancer11:30 am – 1:30 pmWhist 1 - 3 pm Lunch11:30 am – 1:30 pmMtg.Floor CurlingCares Drop-In 11:30 am – 1:30 pmCrib 1-3 pm10 am - 12 pm1 - 3 pm3 - 5 pm Bingo 1-3 pm$1 per card20 21 22 23 24 Carpet Bowling 25 26LunchBridge 12:30 pm 10 amLunch11:30 am – 1:30 pmWhist 1 - 3 pm Lunch11:30 am – 1:30 pmFloor CurlingCares Drop-In 11:30 am – 1:30 pmCrib 1-3 pm1 - 3 pm3 - 5 pm Bingo 1-3 pm$1 per card27 28 29 30 31Lunch11:30 am – 1:30 pmFloor Curling1 - 3 pmHappy NewYearCarpet Bowling10 amCrafts 1 pmCarpet Bowling10 amCrafts 1 pmCarpet Bowling10 amCrafts 1 pmCarpet Bowling10 amCrafts 1 pmClosedFun Cards1 pmFun Cards1 pmFun Cards1 pmFun Cards1 pmLunch11:30 am – 1:30 pmCrib 1-3 pm#38 - 1800 Tranquille Road, Brocklehurst,Kamloops, BC V2B 3L9Exec. Mtg. 2 pmGeneral Mtg. 3 pmPotluckCarpet Bowling10 amCarpet Bowling10 amCarpet Bowling10 amCarpet Bowling10 amBridge 12:30 pmWhist 1 - 3 pmCares Drop-In3 - 5 pm“A new year is unfoldinglike a blossom with petalscurled tightly concealingthe beauty within.”-- Anonymous9A - 1800 Tranquille RoadKamloops, B.C. V2B 3L9778-470-6000Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4 pmPlease call formore informationon events.250-376-5757coopersfoods.comNeed help shopping?Call or see us in-store for details.Hymn Sing7:30 pmHymn Sing7:30 pmRoyal Canadian Legion Br. #52JANUARY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©425 Lansdowne St.Kamloops, B.C. V2C 1Y2Phone: 250-374-1742 Fax: 250-374-1708SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY30 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 Bar open 4 5Bar openBar open 12 – 11:30 pm Bar openBar openBar open12 – 7 pmBar open12 – 11 pm Dance to12 – 7 pm12 – 7 pm12 – 7 pmMeat Draw12 – 7 pmCrib 7 pm Vern Cave Meat DrawDarts 7:30 pm2:30 pmDarts 7:30 pm $8 pp2:30 pm7:30 – 11:30 pmBar open12 – 7 pmMeat Draw2:30 pm13 14 15 16 17 18 19Carpet Bowling10 am – 12 pm1 – 4 pm27 28 29 30 31Safety Mart AG Foods HoursM-Th.........9.am.-.6.pmBrookfield.Shopping.CentreClearwater.•.(250)674-2213Friendly SocialClub 1 - 3 pmCarpet Bowling1 – 4 pmProud to sponsor the ClearwaterFriendly Club calendar of events6 7 8 9 10 Bar open 11 12Bar open 12 – 11:30 pm Bar openBar openBar openBar open12 – 11 pm Dance to12 – 7 pm12 – 7 pm12 – 7 pm12 – 7 pmCrib 7 pm Amanda Herechuk Meat DrawDarts 7:30 pmDarts 7:30 pm $8 pp2:30 pm7:30 – 11:30 pm13 14 15 16 Bar open 17 Bar open 18 Bar open 19Bar open12 – 11 pm 12 – 11:30 pm 12 – 7 pmBar open12 – 7 pmBar openBar openExecutive Mtg Dance to Meat Draw12 – 7 pmMeat Draw 12 – 7 pm 12 – 7 pm1:30 pm Gordon West 2:30 pmDarts 7:30 pm2:30 pmCrib 7 pm$8 ppZone DartDarts 7:30 pm 7:30 – 11:30 pm PlaydownsBar open 20 21 22 23 24 Bar open 25 2612 – 7 pmBar open 12 – 11:30 pm Bar openBar openGiant CribBar openBar open12 – 11 pm Dance to12 – 7 pm12 – 7 pm9 am Registration 12 – 7 pm 12 – 7 pmCrib 7 pm Vern Cave Meat DrawDarts 7:30 pmMeat DrawDarts 7:30 pm $8 pp2:30 pm2:30 pm7:30 – 11:30 pm27 28 29 30 31Bar openBar openBar openBar open12 – 7 pm 12 – 7 pmBar open12 – 11 pm12 – 7 pmMeat Draw Branch Mtg 12 – 7 pmCrib 7 pmDarts 7:30 pm2:30 pm7:30 pmDarts 7:30 pmWalmartCoffee &Crafts 10 am20 21 22 23 24 25 26Music &Carpet BowlingRefreshments Carpet Bowling Coffee &10 am – 12 pm1 pm1 – 4 pm Crafts 10 am1 – 4 pmMeeting 1 pmCarpet Bowling10 am – 12 pm1 – 4 pmFriendly SocialClub 1 - 3 pmCarpet Bowling1 – 4 pmCheers to a New Year and anotherchance for us to get it right.~ Oprah WinfreyFri..............9.am.-.8.pmSat.............9.am.-.6.pmSun..........10.am.-.5.pmCome in and have a beeror just come in for coffeeand a visit.Would love to see you.Save money. Live better.Proud to Sponsor the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #52 Calendar100 – 1055 Hillside Dr. • Phone: 250-374-1591

Page 24Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2013Savona and Area 50+O.A.P.O Branch #1296605 Buie Road/Savona Access RdJANUARY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©Jennifer Coburn 250-373-0081SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY30 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 4 5Savona WeightExercise 8:45 amExercise 8:45 amLoss Club 8:15 amCarpet BowlingCoffee 9:30 amCoffee 9:30 amExercise 9:30 am7 pmUPS 7 PMCrib 7 pmCarpet Bowling7 pm6Savona Weight7Potluck 6 pm8 9 10 11 12Loss Club 8:15 am General Mtg & Exercise 8:45 amExercise 8:45 amCarpet BowlingExercise 9:30 am Election of Coffee 9:30 amCoffee 9:30 am7 pmCarpet Bowling OfficersUPS 7 PMCrib 7 pm7 pm7 pmLogan Lake Seniors 50+January Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©Drop-in Centre80 – 150 OpalVillage Centre MallSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY30 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 4 5OpenOpenOpen9 am – 12 pmOpen9 - 12 pmOpen9 am – 3 pmGames 1 - 3 9 am – 12 pm Carpet Bowling 9 am – 12 pmBingopm10 am - 3 pm1 – 3 pm6 7 8 9 10 11 12OpenOpenOpenOpen9 - 12 pmOpen9 am – 3 pm Drop in Bowling9 am – 12 pm9 am – 12 pm Carpet Bowling 9 am – 12 pmGames 1 - 3 pmBingo6:30 pm10 am - 3 pm1 – 3 pm13Savona Weight14 15 16 17 18 19Loss Club 8:15 amExercise 8:45 amExercise 8:45 amCarpet BowlingExercise 9:30 amCoffee 9:30 amCoffee 9:30 am7 pmCarpet BowlingUPS 7 PMCrib 7 pm7 pm20Savona Weight21 22 23 24 25 26Loss Club 8:15 amExercise 8:45 amExercise 8:45 amCarpet BowlingExercise 9:30 amCoffee 9:30 amCoffee 9:30 am7 pmCarpet BowlingUPS 7 PMCrib 7 pm7 pm13 14 15 16 17 18 19OpenOpenOpen9 am – 12 pmOpenOpen9 - 12 pm9 am – 3 pmGames 1 - 3 pm9 - 12 pm9 am – 12 pm Carpet BowlingWhy BingoBusiness Mtg Bingo10 am - 3 pm7 pm1 – 3 pm1 pm20 21 22 23 24 25 26OpenOpen9 am – 12 pmOpenOpen9 am – 3 pm Drop in BowlingGames 1 - 3 pm 9 am – 12 pm9 am – 12 pm6:30 pmOpen9 - 12 pmCarpet Bowling10 am - 3 pmBingo1 – 3 pm27 28 29 30 31Savona WeightLoss Club 8:15 amExercise 8:45 amCarpet BowlingExercise 9:30 amCoffee 9:30 am7 pmCarpet BowlingUPS 7 PM7 pmMay your neighbors respect you,Trouble neglect you,The angels protect youand Heaven accept you.Pot Luck5 pm27 28 29 30 31OpenOpen9 am – 12 pmOpen9 - 12 pmOpenGames 1 - 3 pm9 am – 12 pm Carpet Bowling 9 am – 12 pmWhy Bingo10 am - 3 pm7 pmShuswap Lake Senior Citizens’ Societyjanuary Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©Shuswap Lake SeniorCitizens SocietyBox 1552 — 31 Hudson St. nESalmon arm, V1E 4P6 250-832-3015Merritt Senior CentreJANUARY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©THE MERRITT SENIORS ASSOC.and O.A.P.O. Br. #1681675 Tutill Court • Phyllis Riley, PresidentSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY30 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 4 5Painters 9 amSpiritualist Mt. Ida PaintersArt GroupBingoArt Group 9 amChurch 11 am 9 am - 2 pm9 am - 12 pmDoors open 4 pmArt Club 10 - 12Doors Open Photo ClubElder ServicesWalk-in 6 pmChurch Study10 am7 pm12:30 - 2:30 pmRegular 7 pmGroup 7 pm6 7Painters 9 am8 9 10 11 12Art GroupBingoSpiritualist Mt. Ida Painters Art Group 9 am9 am - 12 pmDoors open 4 pmChurch 11 am 9 am - 2 pm Art Club 10 - 12Elder ServicesWalk-in 6 pmDoors Open 10 am Photo Club 7 pm Church Study12:30 - 2:30 pmRegular 7 pmGroup 7 pmSpiritualist13 14Painters 9 am15 16 17 18 19Art GroupBingoChurch 11 am Mt. Ida Painters Art Group 9 am9 am - 12 pmDoors open 4 pmDoors Open 10 am 9 am - 2 pm Art Club 10 - 12Elder ServicesWalk-in 6 pmSingles Club Photo Club 7 pm Church Study12:30 - 2:30 pmRegular 7 pm2 - 5 pmGroup 7 pm20 21 22 Art GroupPainters 9 am23 24 25 269 am - 12 pmBingoSpiritualist Mt. Ida Painters Art Group 9 amDirectors MeetingDoors open 4 pmChurch 11 am 9 am - 2 pm Art Club 10 - 1210 amWalk-in 6 pmDoors Open 10 am Photo Club 7 pm Church StudyElder ServicesRegular 7 pmGroup 7 pm12:30 - 2:30 pm27 28 29 Art Group 30 31Painters 9 am 9 am - 12 pmSpiritualist Mt. Ida PaintersArt Group 9 am Directors MeetingChurch 11 am 9 am - 2 pmArt Club 10 - 1210 amDoors Open 10 am Photo Club 7 pmChurch Study Elder ServicesGroup 7 pm 12:30 - 2:30 pmFletcher Park Senior’s Resource CentreJANUARY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©320A Second Ave. NESalmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1H1Phone 250-832-7000 Fax 250-833-0550Office Hours: 9 am - 3 pmSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY30 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 4 5ClosedClosedClosed Closed Closed6(MMM)7 Foot Care 8 9 10 11 12Monday Morning (by appt. only)MarketDay Away Day Away(LWF)Lunch withFriendsFoot Care(by appt. only)Spiritualist Church -Norm Russell 250-832-6959Mount Ida Painters -Al Gates 250-832-5149Photo Club - Ian Clay 250-832-2350Art Club - Margaret Wilbur 250-832-7108Art Group - Iris Dodow 250-833-0902Elder Services - Sheila or Dave250-833-413613 (MMM) 14 Foot Care 15 16 Day Away 17 18 19Monday Morning (by appt. only)Board MeetingMarketFoot CareCaregivers(LWF)10 amDay Away(by appt. only)Support Group Lunch withGood Food Box10 amFriendsPickup20 21 Foot Care 22 23 24 25 26(MMM)(by appt. only)Monday MorningFoot CareMarket(LWF)(by appt. only)Lunch withDay Away Day AwayFriends27 (MMM) 28 29 30 31Monday Morning Foot Care“Let us not drink to the past,Market(by appt. only) Foot CareDay AwayCaregivers(LWF)(by appt. only)but to the future.”Support Group Lunch with-- Anonymous10 amFriendsSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY30 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 4 5Crib & Whist 7 pmCrib & Whist 7 pmBingo 1 pmBridge 7 pmBingo 1 pmBridge 7 pmCarpet Bowling1:30 pmCourt Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling1:30 pmCourt Whist 7 pm13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31Little Fort Community CentreFloor Curling1 pmFloor Curling1 pmPO Box 140Little Fort, BCJANUARY Calendar of Events - Senior Connector ©V0E 2C0SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY30 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 31 1 2 3 4 5Carpet BowlingCarpet Bowling9:30 amCarpet Bowling9:30 am Badminton 7 pmAl-Anon9:30 amLFVFD Prac. 7 pm7 pm6 7 8 9 10 11 12Carpet BowlingCarpet Bowling9:30 amCarpet Bowling9:30 am Badminton 7 pmAl-Anon9:30 amLFVFD Prac. 7 pm7 pm13 14 15 16 17 18 19Carpet BowlingCarpet Bowling9:30 am BookmobileCarpet Bowling9:30 am Badminton 7 pmAl-Anon6:30 pm9:30 amLFVFD Prac. 7 pm7 pm20 21 22 23 24 25 26Carpet BowlingCarpet Bowling9:30 amCarpet Bowling9:30 am Badminton 7 pmAl-Anon9:30 amLFVFD Prac. 7 pm7 pm27 28 29 30 31Carpet BowlingCarpet Bowling9:30 am9:30 am Badminton 7 pmAl-AnonLFVFD Prac. 7 pm7 pmRummoli & Pool7 pmFloor Curling1 pm6 7 8 9 10 11Seniors Mtg121:30 pmCrib & Whist 7 pmCrib & Whist 7 pmCrib & Whist 7 pmBingo 1 pmBridge 7 pmBingo 1 pmBridge 7 pmBingo 1 pmBridge 7 pmCarpet BowlingShut-In Luncheon1:30 pm12 pmCourt Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling1:30 pmCourt Whist 7 pmCarpet Bowling1:30 pmCourt Whist 7 pmFloor Curling1 pmFloor Curling1 pmRummoli & Pool7 pmRummoli & Pool7 pmRummoli & Pool7 pmFloor Curling1 pmFloor Curling1 pmFloor Curling1 pmAnyone interested in Court Whist,please call Loretta 250-378-2776New Year resolution:I will no longer waste my timerelieving the past,instead I will spend it worryingabout the future

January 2013 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 25Upcoming EventsKamloops Celiac Chapter’s Christmas Dinner will be held at Mount Paul Golf CourseRestaurant on Sunday December 9th starting at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Deadline fortickets is Nov. 30th. Everyone welcome. Please contact Karen at 250-828-8687 orsteele50@shaw.ca for further details and tickets.Variety Arts Show & Sale at Andrews On The Square, Friday Dec. 14, 10 am to 8 pm.Featured Artist, Ted Smith, presents “Jacko Lake”, 24” x 36” acrylic framed original, ondisplay and open for bids. “Jacko Lake” limited edition prints will be on sale and Tedwill be in attendance to sign purchases and chat to the public. Olga Burr, Bonnie May,Cathie Peters and many, other well known artists have also donated works of art for thesale. Artworks will include: paintings, prints, photography, quilting, pottery, selectionof Christmas greens, and much more. There will be lots to enjoy in a warm venue withinformation sharing and refreshments served. All items are donated. No admission fee.Proceeds go to the Kamloops Area Preservation Association.15th Annual Wildlights Festival takes place at the BC Wildlife Park December 14 toJanuary 6. Bring your family and enjoy the wonderful light displays.Kamloops Food Bank - CP Rail Holiday Train will be in Kamloops Sunday, December 16,5:30 pm. What a great way to get ready for Christmas, with a family friendly event. InteriorSanings parking lot, come get in the holiday spirit. The canadian Pacific Holiday Train hitsthe rails again visiting over 130 communities in eight states and six provinces. In the lastdecade, the Holiday Train has helped raise $4 million pounds of food for local food banks.“The Judges Trunk” - January 4 to 31, a new feature at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 WestSeymour Street. Browse the gallery for locally made, handcrafted wares, textile art, pottery,tapestries, paintings, stained and fused glass, jewellery, weaving and more. Check out the“Judges Trunk” filled with surprises, seconds, old stock, discontinued items and specialbargains just right for the discerning shopper. No HST, free parking, handicap accessible.Open 10 to 5, Tuesday to Friday, 10 to 4, Saturday.Please join the Investors Group Walk for Memories Alzheimer Society of BC SundayJanuary 27 at TCC Indoor Track, 910 McGill Rd. Registration 9 – 10:30 am. Walk from10:30 – 11:30 am. Help make a difference by joining us. Start a team, join a team, volunteer,donate, sponsor. Be a proud supporter of the Alzheimer Society of BC. On January 27 weare honouring and dedicating our Walk to Caregivers with a goal to raise $100,000. Formore information call 1-800-667-3742 or visit www.walkformemories.com.The Kamloops Antiques, Collectiblesand Heritage Club meet on the secondThursday of every month September –June at Heritage House on Lorne Street,Riverside Park at 7 pm. New membersand guests always welcome. For moreinformation call: Karen, 250-573-3670 orBernice, 250-372-0468.Hub City Singers is a 4-part harmony, acappela singing group, which meets everyMonday at 7 pm at Plura Hills UnitedChurch on Pacific Way. The chorus isunder the direction of Chuck Harmon andwe would LOVE to see YOU there! Newmembers welcome. For info please contactPenny, 250-579-1887 or Helen, 250-573-5362.Freedom from nicotine – a support groupto assist you in stopping the use of tobacco,meets Wednesdays 7-8 pm, at the KamloopsUnited Church, 421 St. Paul Street.PAWS-N-TAILSDOG & CAT GROOMINGFor appointmentplease call:Clipper bladesharpening availableThree groomersavailable864C-8thStreetKamloops376-6533RIVER VIEW!GroupsKamloops Family History Society meetsthe fourth Thursday of each month atHeritage House, 100 Lorne St., from 7 to 9p.m. (Sept. to May). Barry from the CameraHouse will be our guest speaker. Computertips for genealogy will also be discussed.Guests and new members are welcome. Formore information call 250-372-5679.Interested in the Canadian Air Force? 886Wing of the Air Force Assoc. of Canadameet the third Wednesday of the month forlunch at the ABC restaurant, 1835 RogersPlace. New members are always welcome.Call Mike 250-318-5777.Gardening for a happy and healthier life.Join us for tips. Kamloops Garden Clubmeets at 7 pm at the Heritage House on thefourth Wednesday of every month. Contact,Jeanne, 250-573-3160.OPEN HOUSEDec. 22nd Ph. 1-778-232-3815$1700/mo. 2 Bdrm Suitein 55+ RiverBend Seniors Community,river view, Kamloops, welcoming.Wheelchair friendly. Avail. immediately.250-377-3686 (Kamloops)catherine_steele@hotmail.com1-604-408-1023 (Vancouver)Ladies Auxiliary, Legion Branch 52: General meeting January 7, 1 p.m. at the Legion Hall,425 Lansdowne Street.Do you have an interest in radio? Two-way radio? Electronics? The Kamloops AmateurRadio Club will be holding a course beginning in January, which will certify you as anamateur radio operator. The course covers everything you need to know from electronicsbasics to radio operating procedure to safety, and more. The course will conclude with theIndustry Canada examination to obtain your Certificate of Proficiency in Amateur Radio.The course is set to run weekly, beginning Monday, January 14, 2013, and course fees willbe $100, which includes the study guide manual (a $40 book on it’s own). If you or someoneyou know would be interested in attending, please contact Bill Foster at 250-828-0895.Royal Inland Hospital Retirees our “Valentine Luncheon” is Friday, February 4, from11:30 am to 1 pm at the ABC Country Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Way. RSVP is required byFebruary. Call Marnie at 250-828-2724.White Cane Week-February 4th to 9th. There will be bowling with the Mayor andCouncil on Monday the February 4 at Bowlertime, where the mayor and council will trybowling with simulated blindness. Lunch will be at Desert Gardens on Wednesday Feb 6 at11:30 a.m. There will be a guest speaker from Seniors Outreach as well as door prizes. Formore information contact Rose at 250-554-1797.BIG Little Science Centre is open with public visiting hours Tuesday to Saturday from10am to 4pm, all year round. With three Exploration Rooms and shows throughout the day,there is always something new to try at BIG Little Science Centre. The centre is located at985 Holt Street in George Hilliard School. Please join us to discover and enjoy fun science.Call 250-554-2572 or visit us at www.blscs.org.Kam High’s Class of 1963 50 Year Reunion Celebration!Kam High’s Class of 1963 is planning a 50-year reunion September 13-15, 2013. Interestedclass members please send your contact information to the organizing committee atkamhigh1963@gmail.com. Help spread the word to other former classmates. Check theKam High website (www.kamhigh.com) occasionally for reunion updates.Kamloops Happy Choristers invites newmembers age 55 and over to join us for fun,singing, harmony and a variety of songsunder the direction of the talented MaryJackson. Join us on Wednesday from 9:30 to11:00 am at the Heritage House. For moreinformation call Sharon at 250-579-9505.Dance to the country music of Vern Cavethe Fender Bender every Sunday nightfrom 8 – 11:30 pm at the BarnhartvaleCommunity Hall. Admission $8.The CSI Seniors Activity Centre offersfloor curling at 1:30 pm on Mondays.Players needed. Address: 9a-1800 TranquilleRd. in the Brock Shopping Centre. Call778-470-6000.C.N. Pensioners Crib Night at ParkviewActivity Centre, 500 McDonald Ave.,happens every 1 st & 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m.Everyone welcome. Call Pat 250-376-5862.AcAciA TowersFOR RENT:1 bedroom startingfrom $695/mo.Bachelor suite startingfrom $605/mo.No pets, no smoking,security cameras.Please call250-374-7455.#4 Edward St.$43,500Perfect for Seniors!WOW!Clean and Bright!Near Mac Park | UpdatedCall Eric (250) 374-3331LEGENDSCOOTER3 wheel, rack, canopy, frontbasket, exc. cond. $ 1000250.672.5590 BarriereFOR SALEAlzheimer Caregiver and Early SupportStage groups meet the second Thursday ofthe month 10 am to 12 pm and the fourthThursday for the month 7 pm to 9 pm atthe Alzheimer Society Resource Centre,405, 235 – 1st Ave., Kamloops. For moreinformation please contact: Tara Hildebrand,Support and Education CoordinatorAlzheimer Society of B.C. at 250-377-8200.ClassifiedSEWING AvailablePants hemmed $5, zippers replaced by theinch. Anything you need sewn call Carla778-470-0569.Nicely UpdatedTownhouseThree bdrms, 1½ baths, 1650sq. ft. Privacy, mature trees &landscaping, 2 decks & only 5minutes walking distance to allamenities, including TRU, TCC,shopping & entertainment. Niceextras are the 9’ glass patiodoor in the main living space,hardwood floors, closet organizers,low e windows & secured outsidestorage. Low strata fees. Toview call 250-372-5972 or emailbrooker_s@shaw.caReduced $249,900

Page 26Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2013If I had to be on one medication...Welcome to Our FamilyDiabetesartprojectLeft: Photograph byHarmony Raine entitled,“Stuck”.The Diabetes Art fostering a sense of pride diabetes garbage - insertionMovement was started last and accomplishment in the devices, strip containers,year by Lee Ann Thill, a works they’ve created. pump tubing, syringesDiabetes Art Therapist The Juvenile Diabetes (with sharps removed).and type 1 diabetic and has Research Foundation These works convey howtaken off all over the world. initiated this project in diabetes has impacted thePeople benefit from this Kamloops with a call to lives of participating artists,creative A outlet Community in numerous Where artists Health of all ages & touched Happiness communicating are a Way of their Life livedways. 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Gallery from November 14youth • in Txwhydddhvhwyg,kghparticular enjoy Artists were instructed to to December 31.this form . of expression create their masterpiece out For more informationand • it serves Hvgu“g as an outlet ”,udguwhbyghThof whatever materials they about JDRF, please contactfor their H,vhdvdudhgddff.feelings, while desired - paint, clay, pen, Shianne Carswell atdeveloping • Ou confidence Tand pencil, ud paper, gd or recycled u, hyh, Kamloops@jdrf.ca. hbA,D,Wk,dCfidCh,d.Lunch is on us when you call and book a tour.250-579-9061@hhwyd.www.thehamletsatwestsyde.com3255OvdDv,K,BCI often tell people if I hadto be on one medication,I would want to be onlevothyroxine (t4).Levothyroxine (Sythroid,Eltroxin or generics) isone of the most prescribedmedications in NorthAmerica. At least 2 percentof Canadians suffer fromclassical hypothyroid (lowthyroid hormone) disorders.Diagnosis and treatmentis relatively simple formost, however as withall medications there aresome tips to ensure you aregetting the most out of thismedication.Levothyroxine is a“bio-identical” hormone.Although it is producedin a lab, our body cannotdistinguish between themedication or our ownlevothyroxine - they areused and broken downin the exact same way.Levothyroxine is availablein a wide range of doses anddoctors will usually give adose based on lab results. Ifyou are just starting on thismedication, it is importantto understand that thyroidhormones usually act veryslowly, so they must betaken regularly for two orthree months before fulleffects are seen. Whentaking a levothyroxinepill, absorption from thePharmacistReflectionsAdam Sawula, pharmaciststomach is affected bytaking it with food orcalcium. In order to get themost out of levothyroxinemedication it is best to takeit one hour before or twohours after a meal. Also,it is important to spaceit one hour apart fromany calcium or mineralsupplements as they can alsoreduce absorption of yourmedication. Consistencyis key so if you have beentaking levothyroxine foryears with a meal or calciumand your symptoms andlab values are fine, thencarry on. If you stop takingit with food, the levels ofthyroid hormone could rise,which means you wouldneed to change your dose.Levothyroxine also hasalmost no side effects atthe proper dose. As longas your lab values andsymptoms improve it isquite simple. If the doseis too high, hyperthyroidsymptoms may developover time. These include:sudden weight loss despiteincreased appetite, troublesleeping, anxiety, tremors,bulging eyes, diarrhoea,rapid heart rate, excessivesweating and an intoleranceto heat. If the dose is toolow, hypothyroid symptomssuch as: chronic fatigue,foggy thinking, increasingjoint aches and pains,depressed mood, weightgain despite eating less thanusual, thick/flaky and itchyskin, constipation, increasedhair loss, always feeling cold,slowed heart rate and slowreflexes may return. If anyof these symptoms occur,check with your doctorimmediately. Changes inthyroid levels can occureven if your dose has beenconsistent for some timeand you are taking it exactlyas prescribed. It is importantNOT to change the doseon your own as small dosechanges are usually all thatis required and taking toomuch can be dangerous.When takinglevothyroxine, it isimportant to check withyour doctor every threeto six months so they canensure levels are normal andthere are no problems withit. For most persons who dothis, hypothyroidism is aneasily manageable disorder.I hope everyone has ahappy, healthy New Year!Welcome to Our FamilyAt The Hamlets at Westsyde you can look forward to:• Healthy and tasty meals prepared onsite which includes breakfast, lunch,dinner, and snacks throughout the day.• Amenities include a multi-mediacenter, greenhouse, fireplace lounge,billiards/games room with carpetbowling, tuck shop, chapel, hair salonand fitness room.• Time to relax with family and friendsand not have the worry of cleaning,cooking or home maintenance.• Having support to “age in place”,including couples who are able to staytogether at The Hamlets, even if theirindividual care needs change and aredifferent.• Our on-site Team Professionals includeRegistered Nurses, Physiotherapist,Rehabilitation Assistant, Dietician,Social Worker, Red Seal Certified Chef,and more.Welcome to Our FamilyF I N A N C I A L S O L U T I O N S• Tired of the roller coaster ride of the stockmarket?• Tired of continued diminishing returns ofyour investment portfolio?• There are other investment optionsavailable to you.• For a personal consultation on alternativeinvestment options call...FOUND!December’sFIND ROXY’S HATcontest winner wasHelen Moran!Roxy was foundon the Senior Connector’sown ad on page 12.Maury Dawson250-372-9801maury@investmart.caIan McArthur250-374-7772ian@plazafinancial.cawww.plazafinancial.caWe’d like to thank allour readers for helpingfind Roxy and her hat.Look for a new conteststarting in 2013!

January 2013 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 27October and November are veryimportant months for the RevelstokeSenior Citizens’ Association. Two ofour most important members havebirthdays at that time. Ebba Stocks,(on the left) celebrated her 104thbirthday in October and ThelmaNilsen, (on the right) turned 107in November. Both occasions werehonoured by the Revelstoke Seniorsas well as the Mayor of Revelstoke,David Raven. Ebba Stocks was stillable to attend a party in her honourat the Seniors Centre in October.Thelma has been unable to leavethe Cottages for the last few yearsand her party took place at Mt.Cartier Court. We all look forward tocelebrating these two ladies againnext year.• Celebrating 9 Years as a retirement lifestyle. ••StOffering assisted living services andamenities to seniors in our community.udio, one and two bedroomapartments available.Mike Keetch photoMike Keetch photoSubmitted photoA good time and greatgift ideas were the orderof the day at RiverBendSeniors Communityon November 4th asthey held their annualcraft and bake sale inconjunction with anarray of home basedbusiness displayingtheir wares for sale.The timing was greatfor those seeking ideasfor Christmas gifts.The local residentspitched in with someexcellent baking for theholidays and the Ladiesworking for the childrenin Haiti had their craftCall and book atour and lunch is on us.743 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BCPhone: 1-866-930-3572Cell: 250-517-9667table loaded. There wasalso a flea market ideacalled “Grannies Attic”which proved to be quitepopular. Pictured (left)50 %Anniversary SpecialOFF *Full Rental Rate*Limited time offerwww.parksideestate.comis the very busy bakingtable and the craft tablefrom the ladies working tosupport the Haiti orphans.Jean’s delicates arenobody’s business buther own.At RiverBend Seniors Community, every suite has an in-suite laundry centre — so Jean knowsher neighbours but not their briefs. Jean also likes the flexible meal plans and housekeepingoptions. And now when she travels, she simply locks up and goes knowing her things(including her delicates) are safe and secure.Own at Mayfair from $139,900or rent at RiverBend from $1,400 a monthOne and two bedroom suites with support services specifically for seniors.Call Kate at 250-682-4378Or visit our show suite at 760 Mayfair St. in Kamloops, BCRent atOwn atinfo@theriverbend.cawww.theriverbend.cainfo@themayfair.cawww.themayfair.ca

Page 28Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2013Happy Holidays!I hope this year has been happy and healthy for you and yourloved ones! I know our extended family has been able to celebratemany happy occasions.I had a bit of a revelation last Christmas; I am almost ashamed tosay. I am sure that I mentioned in our last letter that we had startedplaying darts at the Eagles once a week with my parents. I noticedthat my dad wasn’t wearing his hearing aids when he came to dartsand I asked him why. “There’s just too much noise – I do betterwithout them” was his answer. I was shocked!I asked him, “Where else don’t you wear your hearing aids?”To which he replied, “I don’t wear them to bowling either.It just sounds like a bunch of noise and hens clucking in thebackground!” I asked him why he never said anything and he said“You’re so busy, I didn’t want to be a bother.”This just wouldn’t do. I’ve been in the hearing aid industry forover 12 years and I am the first one to tell my customers that theright hearing aid will make all the difference in the world. Not justfor the person who wears the hearing aids but also for their family.I immediately knew what Dad’s Christmas present would be.He was a bit surprised when he opened the box. He said that healready had a pair of hearing aids to which I replied, “But youdon’t wear them!”The joy of having our home right above the office is that I wasable to program his hearing aids on Christmas morning. This yearDad stayed for the entire Christmas day and it wasn’t until afterhe left when my teenaged children commented on what a nicevisit they had with Grandpa. He didn’t seem to be pacing likehe normally does. It was then that I realized that my Dad musthave been struggling with his hearing more than he ever let on,and because he had his hearing loss MY whole life, from beingexposed to excessive noise in the military, I thought that his shortvisits were because he was the kind of guy who didn’t like toover stay his welcome. He is so much more involved with ourfamily when it is easier for him to hear the conversations that goon around him.This past year he’s been wearing his new hearing aids all daylong including in difficult situations like darts and bowling. Itconcerned me that my father hadn’t told me about this difficultybefore and it makes me wonder how many of our customersstruggle with this problem. The technology today has improved somuch that there’s no reason that someone should have to struggleto hear.Please let us or your loved ones know about your hearingdifficulties so that they can be addressed. It may be time to upgradeyour hearing aids and perhaps benefit from the new hearing aidtechnology that’s available or maybe a simple adjustment is all youneed. Insurance companies and extended health plans often haveprovisions for hearing aid replacements.The New Year started out with a bang! I celebrated my Januarybirthday with Blaine in Vegas where I showed him the art ofgambling. He became discouraged at the slot machines and wasgoing to throw away his 18 cent chit when I stole it right out ofhis hand and proceeded to turn it into $86.00. This has been myfavourite story all year long!The beginning of 2012 was pretty exciting forJoanne too. She stretched out her 50th birthdaycelebration from December, where shewent on a family trip toCosta Rica, all the way to February when her husband threw her asurprise birthday party. (I don’t think that she was too surprised.)Lynda is now a grandma for the third time. Her daughter Katehad a baby girl in March. This is the first girl grandbaby and thatmakes it all the more special. 2011 was a busy time in their familytoo. Her oldest daughter Mandy was accepted into the nursingprogram at T.R.U. and started this last September and her youngestdaughter Crystal graduated from high school in June. Although itseems that her schedule was very busy, she still had time to fit in atrip to Cuba with her husband. Cuba was quite an experience andshe said that she had a fabulous time.I don’t know whether you’ve noticed this or not but my husbandis a bit of a nerd. (I mean this in the nicest sense of the word – he’sa complete technology geek) In April he fulfilled a lifelong dreamwhen he and his best friend Shayne went to Comic-Con in Calgaryand saw the entire cast of Star Trek the Next Generation as wellas many other actors from shows like Stargate, Sanctuary and theHarry Potter movie series.Blaine made a conscious effort to become more healthy andactive this year. He changed his diet and like many of our clients,started golfing as often as possible. It worked! He’s lost over 40lbs and feels terrific. Even with his improved health he will haveto live to a ripe old age 108 for us to make the 68th year weddinganniversary milestone like his grandparents did this past May.One of the year’s highlights for Blaine and I was the firstever Hearing Innovation Expo. We saw guest speakers likeBill Clinton, Sir Richard Branson and the Celebrity Apprenticewinning actress Marlee Matlin. Marlee is a deaf actress whosecharity of choice was the Starkey Hearing Foundation. The fundsthat she won on behalf of Starkey were used in Kenya. Marlee wasnot only able to have this money donated on her behalf but shealso accompanied the Starkey Canada volunteer team, comprisedof hearing instrument practitioners and audiologists, to Kenya tohelp fit hearing impaired children.The five day Expo featured speakers, classes, seminars and evena life-size working model of the office of the future. Honestly, I feltlike I was in an episode of the Jetson’s. The whole experience wasmind-boggling. In my lifetime I have seen so many changes and itseems that we’ve only just reached the tip of the iceberg.When I stop to think about how different the world is today itmakes me think about our oldest client – Mary. Mary turned 104in February and I can only imagine how she must have felt aboutall these new-fangled things. Like many of you, we sawMary a couple of times a year and her passing thissummer weighed heavy on our hearts.I’m proud to tell you that my daughter Erika graduatedfrom grade 12 this year. She is now attending T.R.U.with the goal of becoming a special needs teacherspecializing in Autism. You may have noticed thatmy son Alex is no longer at the front counter whenyou come in. He’s gone on to other ‘young adult’ typeactivities and in his place we have our neweststaff member Anna. Anna is a little shy at firstbut you’ll appreciate her friendly mannerand sense of humour the more you get toknow her.In August Blaine and I had awhirlwind weekend in MinneapolisKAMLOOPSHEARING AID CENTRERegistered under the Hearing Aid Act of B.C. Serving Kamloops and area since 1980.414 Arrowstone Drive, Kamloops, B.C.250-372-3090 • 1-877-718-2211attending the Starkey Hearing Foundation Gala. The Gala isan annual event to raise funds for the Foundation’s work ofsupplying and fitting hearing aids to underprivileged peoplearound the world. It’s our personal goal to volunteer our timeand expertise on one of the upcoming missions. (If you’reinterested in learning more about this foundation just go towww.sotheworldmayhear.org. On the flip side of that, we tooka week of vacation time to go camping on Adams Lake andalso attend the Barriere Rodeo. This was a completely relaxingway to end the summer and it almost matched the feeling I gotwhen we finally finished our home and office renovations. Thismeans that our parking lot and landscaping is finally complete.I’m sure our neighbours are happy; I know our customers are asthey can now pull right up to the front door.And now we’ve come full circle and are heading into anotherChristmas season. As we have for the past 12 years, we invite ourcustomers, friends and neighbours to stop in for a glass of eggnogor perhaps a holiday treat on Friday, December 21st from noonuntil 4 pm. If you can’t make it on that day, don’t hesitate to stopby sometime before Christmas to have your hearing aids cleanedand get your holiday supply of batteries.Once again, I have to thankyou for your friendships andin the spirit of the holidayswish you all a veryMerry Christmasand a HappyNew Year!~ JanStop in for aglass of eggnog orperhaps a holidaytreat on Friday,December 21stfrom noonuntil 4 pm.Open M-F 8:30-4:30 Closed Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1