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Potlucks • BBQs • Bingo • Whist • Bridge • Singing • Pianofrs01_sepPotlucks • BBQs • Bingo • Whist • Bridge • Singing • PianoPage 14May the holes in your net be no larger than the fish in it.~Irish BlessingRiverside Realty Inc.726 Seymour St., KamloopsMissagh ManshadiB.Sc. PharmPharmacist/OwnerSHUSWAP LODGERETIREMENT ◆ RESIDENCEFor a guided tour ormore information call(250) 832-7081#200 Trans Canada HwySalmon Arm, BCSeniors save big $$$Buying or Selling REAL ESTATEAs a senior you pay less!Buy or sell your next homethrough me and you will receive1500 AirMiles or $750.00 towardyour legal fees on completion.*Visit us at our new location477 St. Paul Street, Kamloops(Old General Paint Building)372-2223◆ 40 charming units◆ 3 meals/snacks andtreats daily◆ All utilities includedexcluding phone◆ Weekly laundry andhousekeeping◆ Full range of assisted livingand professional careservices available◆ Medical Clinic on location◆ Convenient downtown location◆ Relocation assistanceavailable*Some restrictions applyCall Thane FriesenToll Free: 1-888-764-0333319-7399For free money saving tips emailed to you in minutes:http://www.HouseHuntersCanada.comAsk us about free deliverymsh02_aprshu02Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comBy Helen WilsonHello Everyone! Here I amafter a few months hiatus,well rested and with myhead full of ideas, observationsand the like.Let’s take care of oldbusiness first. Kay Whitman,Shirley Lowe and Iwill once again be collectingand administering the pennydrive so we are asking you toplease save your coins for us.Shirley will collect the coinsfrom those of you who cannotdeliver them. We will asin the past send them intothe Variety Telethon for theBC Children’s Hospital. MyNumber is 372-8743. Thankyou, Shirley for stepping up.I was saddened to readof Del Stanley’s passing.I enjoyed his articles andwould have enjoyed meetinghim. Former Glenfair residentVerna Smathers passedaway in July at Pinegrove.I thought that her obituarywas inadequate and impersonal,so I have to mentionthat she was in my mind, atleast, worthy of some kindwords. Verna’s life was notblessed with children butmany animals, in particularcats, led a very privilegedlife with Verna and her husband.During the wildfiresof 2003 she was a generousand regular contributor tothe SPCA and the HumaneSociety. Her passion washockey and she was not justanother sweet little lady thatHearsay from Helenwatched the game. She hadthe current book of NHLand all the players, youwanted to know your facts ifyou talked the game. Vernawas a shy lady who was kindto her neighbours and generousto a fault. She will bemissed.You know what we needdowntown? We need a townclock! You can never find aclock in a mall. If the citywants to honour Mr. Gaglardi,how about a statue (soresubject I know!) with a clockon his rotund little belly,he was well known for hisobsession with getting thejob done on time or rapidtime saving travel! All jokingaside, a town clock would bea lovely addition.I am a staunch supporterof the downtown and theimprovements on SeymourStreet will help to make itinviting. I hope that theywill plant trees. In the heatthe trees on Victoria Streetare the absolute most valuableaddition.The renovations ofThompson Park Mall willbe interesting, I hope theyset aside enough moneyto spruce up their publicwashrooms and put a mirrorin the disabled washroom.I have mentioned thisto the Mall management.How presumptuous of themto think that the disabledhave no need to check theirreflection. The Mall renovationswill give us armchairquarterbacks lots to chewon. If as it appears now,the city bus terminal willbe located at the old SearsSeptember 2005garage, that will be quite ahike for the elderly to getback to the grocery and drugstores. Of course, one couldalways detour to the casinofor a breather!In my humble opinionthe Glenfair Seniors housingcomplex is the best keptsecret in Kamloops. Weappreciate all the improvementsmade by the volunteerBoard of Directors.We would especially like tothank Tom Moore for all hedoes.In closing a passage fromthe book “Tending Roses” byLisa Wingate.“The secret to a happy life isnot on getting what you want.It is in learning to want whatyou get!”L A W Y E R S D O W N T O W NJENSEN CARROLL WATT isa full service law firm servingKamloops for the last 93 years.We are conveniently located inthe Old Firehall No. 1 at Fourthand Lansdowne and would behappy to advise our KamloopsSeniors in matters concerningthe law.Monthly birthday parties • Potlucks • BBQs • Bingo • Whist • Bridge • Singing • Dancing • Piano • Rec Room • Friends • FunKamloops Low Rental Housing Society (Non-Profit)Ponderosa Place has been designed from the groundup with seniors in mind and offers the lifestyle you’vebeen looking for at a price you can afford,including tasteful decor, security of tenure,protection from inflation, and downtown location.Kamloops Low Rental Housing Society maintainsa waiting list for the one (1) one-bedroom RENTALSUITES. Eligibility requires qualification underthe S.A.F.E.R. program. For further informationor to get on the list, contact Donna Mae at372-0651 or 374-6130or email us: ponderosaplace@shaw.caFREE INITIAL CONSULTATIONWeekend and HospitalAppointments AvailableTelephone: 372-8811www.jensencarrollwatt.comDid you know ....Ponderosa Place has lots going on!• Rec room with piano• Monthly birthday parties• Potlucks and BBQs• Bingo, whist and bridge• Exercise equipment• Singing and dancing• AND MORE!Call us for detailsMonthly birthday parties • Potlucks • BBQs • Bingo • Whist • Bridge • Singing • Dancing • Piano • Rec Room • Friends • Funpon04_febjcw01Happy Birthday, Maud!Submitted by Mrs. B. KellyMaud LaBlond celebratedher 90 th birthday on Saturday,August 20 th at PonderosaPlace. The party wasa “big Surprise” and a greatsuccess!! So beautiful. Maudhas a wonderful, caring andloving family – most livefairly close by. Her children,the grands and the greatswere present . . . Maud wasso very happy!Her daughter Rena didmuch of the planning for theevent. She did a handsomejob and everyone enjoyed theday long party, which wentwithout a hitch. I have seldomenjoyed a lovelier party!We figure close to ormore than 100 attended.5th Generation GrandmotherMuriel King is pictured here with her great-great-grandson, Keegan, born July 15, 2005,and left to right, Kelly Jackson, Dalene Dance, Chelsea Jackson.Congratulations, Muriel!Submitted PhotosSubmitted PhotosThe room, the décor, thetables, the flowers, the gorgeouscake, made by a familymember and so professional. . .the divine pianist,a family member, playedclassical music, which wasso gentle and soft as background.She played for anhour and a half. The MCand programme and everyonebrought one rose of anycolour and. The whole daywas sheer delight.Maud is a great gal, fullof vitality, a lovely happyperson . . . she is ever up, anda dear good friend.
September 2005 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 15Chronic Disease Self-Management ProgramThe Chronic Disease Self-Management Program isa new resource that hasbecome available for personsin Kamloops and area withchronic conditions to helpthem cope with the dailydemands of their condition.The University of Victoia,Centre on Aging (Ladner)in partnership with theInterior Health Authorityand Kamloops Parks &Recreation is offering the2005 Fall series of six weekcourses at various locationsthroughout Kamloops. Thecourse offerings are availablestarting September 14 thThruppManorNewsSubmitted by E. Anne JackCan you believe it, the daysare getting shorter already,and as I am writing this, itis raining and blowing likecrazy.Well I have made itthrough my first month asthe Manager of ThruppManor and I am enjoying itso much. Thank you to thestaff, and residents for all thehelp and support. It meansa lot. Also special Thanks toStewart for all the guidance;I hope you are enjoying yournew job.August birthdays - Bestwishes to Sadie, Kathy andBerna.Thank you so much toeveryone who has beenbringing in fresh produce.To Mary, Margaret andWalter, Edith and the Madsens,what would we dowithout you? It always tastesbetter straight out of thegarden.We are lucky to have somuch entertainment, usuallyit is slower during thesummer, but Barb has beenworking hard to bring in alot of great entertainmentthis month. Thank you all somuch, you brighten everyone’sday when you come inand share your talent withus.Our hairdresser Dorawas in today and she is gettingpretty excited, her sonis getting married on Saturdayand she is very busygetting ready for the bigday. Congratulations to Tomand Hanna, may your lifebe filled with happiness andlove.Fall Series has arrived in Kamloops2005 and are offered free toparticipants, but registrationis limited! The courses, are2-hours each week and willbe led by local, certified andtrained volunteers.“We’re very pleasedwith the interest shown bylocal residents in becominginvolved with ourProgram,” said MarkDavies, project coordinatorfor the Chronic DiseaseSelf-Management Program.“Our experience has shownthis program can give peoplewith chronic conditionssuch as arthritis, diabetes,heart disease, etc., more controlover their condition andhelp them feel better aboutthemselves.”A Healthy Life WithChronic Conditions Fall2005 ProgramsDesert GardensSept 14 – Oct 199:30-12:00 PM Wed69782North Shore Seniors CentreSept 21 – Oct 261:30-4:00 PM Wed69783Downtown YMCASept 27 – Nov 11:30-4:00 PM Tue69784Plaza StationOct 27 – Dec 19:30-12:00 PM Thu69785Parkview Activity CentreOct 31 – Dec 59:30-12:00 PM Mon69786Registration is limited.Call 828-3500 to register.For more informationregarding the Chronic DiseaseSelf-Management Program,A Healthy Life WithChronic Conditions, contactSue Adamson @ 250- 851-2978.McArthur Park Lawn BowlingSubmitted by Kay MillerOur club has had a pleasantmonth with good weather,good turnouts and visitorsfrom out of province andEngland.We held a club triplestournament and the winnerswere: 1 st place – ArchieBoth, Kay Miller and AliceHallam, 2 nd place – AlKline, Joe Magos and BillTyson, 3 rd place – DomenicConsalvo, Betty Christiansenand Etta Magos.We have plans for clubsingles and doubles and willbe hosting the PresidentsCup, which invites all OkanaganPresidents with oneExecutive member to playfor the 71-year-old cup.Club bowling will windup about the end of Septemberand Cribbage will beginonce again on Tuesdays at1:30. Watch for announcement.For more informationcall 376-0917 or 376-5463.The whiter my hair becomes,the more ready people are to believe what I say.~ Philosopher Bertrand RussellThinking of downsizing?Or just selling?Bonus 500 Airmiles *For listing and selling your home*Some restrictions apply. See Peter for details.For worry-free positive results callPeter Doyle377-3030 • Cell 571-9444www.KamloopsListings.comYOUR MONEYHAS A FUTURE.WHAT’S NEXT?TALK TO ME.I can help you decide what yournext investment steps should be.Call 250 828-8881 today for acomplimentary financial review.Riverside Realty Inc.The Local Experts Christine Dairon, PFPFinancial Planner,Investment &Retirement PlanningTM/ ® Trade-mark/registered trade-mark of Bank of Montreal.Financial Planners are representatives of BMO Investments Inc., a financial services firm and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.dai01_sepdoy02_apr
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