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September 2005 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 17The two bronze Medal Teams from Kamloops representing Zone 8 at the Senior Games.The five left-most players are the junior team, the four on the right are the senior team.The players are: Top row, left to right; Al Kline and Jack Horutko, skips. Lower row, left toright: Kay Miller, Helga Bulley (back), Liz Ruschienski, Joan Loehr, Leo Loehr, Wilf Schneider,Liz KarplukBy Janet SchneiderTwo birthday celebrationswere held this month.Grace and Elaine bothseemed to attend functionsin their honour for days, butat the Manor, each of theirspecial days was recognizedwith a cake, gift and “HappyBirthday” sung by the residentsaccompanied by Gwenon keyboard.We are happy to haveMeryl home, safe and sound,after a short stay in the hosital.Everyone is quiteNews from Cariboo Manorhealthy and enjoying theseidle summer days and balmyevenings. Many of us haveparticipated in several outingsto Westsyde CentennialPark and a wonderful eveningat Music in the Park towatch the Rube Band perform.Sadly, one of our residents,Helene, has moved toEdmonton with her granddaughterto be near family.In her honour, a farewelltea was held on August25 th , during which she wasgiven a small photo albumcontaining pictures of thehome, residents and staff, toremember us by. We willmiss her gentle ways andcheerfulness, but wish herwell in her new home.Welcome, Janet, tothe Cariboo Manor family.We’re sure you will feelcomfortably at home in notime at all!A special thank youto Doris, Phil, Nancy andDon. You have all given upso much of your summer toKamloops Art GallerySeniors’ Art Classes Fall 20051:00 to 3:00 pmInstructor: Joey Nash CopeLocation: Ken Lepin andTricia Sellmer Studios at theKamloops Art Gallery.Four-day Sessions:Mondays, October 3, 17, 24and 31Mondays, November 7, 14,21 and 28Members $40, nonmembers$50 (per session)Three-day Sessions:Monday, September 12, 19,26Monday, December 5, 12and 19Members $30, non-members $40 (per session)If you are a beginner comeand enjoy a broad selectionof subjects and materialssupplied in class, or bringa sketch (or sketches) ofyour chosen subject plusany photos you would liketo work from. This could bea subject you’ve wanted totackle but didn’t know how,or an idea you haven’t quiteresolved. Group discussionson techniques, perspective,colour mixing and blending,light and shadow helpstudents learn how to createa balanced composition.Pre-registration is requiredat the Kamloops Art Gallery.All supplies are included.Call 377-2400 for moreinformation.What you see before you, my friend,is the result of a lifetime of chocolate.~ Katharine HepburnSubmitted PhotoKamloopsFloorCurlingTwo teams of curlers travelledto the 2005 B.C.Senior Games in Duncanthis past week and bothteams brought home bronzemedals for their age category,Senior and Junior. TheJunior team (under 69 years)competed against 8 otherProvincial zones and theSenior team (70 years plus)had 9 zones to competeagainst. Games were playedAug 25 to 27 in Mill Bay,south of Duncan.Floor curling begins anew season Sept 6 and 8,2005, at 9 o’clock A.M. atHeritage House. Anyoneinterested in trying thissport should plan to attendone of the Open Housesscheduled for , Sept 12, 13,15 and 16, from 9 a.m. to 12noon at Heritage House. Forinformation call 376-0917or 372-7462.benefit the residents and theManor. Your contributionsare noticed and appreciatedby many!KAMLOOPSFuneral HomeLaughter:the shortest distance between two people.~ Victor BorgeYour Foot Doctor is in ...The Podiatrist is able to treat foot problemssuch as in-growing toenails, calluses, heel spursand other painful conditions.Dr. Stephen DeWitt, DPMPodiatrist, Foot Specialist#420 - 546 St. Paul Street, Kamloops(250) 374-7495His legacy is priceless.Toll Free: 1-866-420-7758A member of theKami CabsHydraulic Lift, WheelchairAccessible Van availablePlease call for details374-5151Toll Free: 1-888-526-9663Airport, Bus & Train Service • Proudly serving Kamloops since 1973A+ Home Support ServicesCaring with DignityHelping seniors to stay in their homesMature Caregiver ~ certified and licensedReasonable RatesCall Anne: 578-0526dew01aph02_sepFamily ownedand operatedKCA03_2x2BWkfh08_ad1