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mcg02_sepPage 22A VOLUNTEER is a person who is a light to others,giving witness in a mixed-up age, doing well and willingly the tasks at hand-namely,being aware of another’s needs and doing something about it.~ Author UnknownRic’s Grillsteak seafood & chop houseSheraton Four Points Hotel1175 Rogers Way377-3113227 Victoria Street372-7771WE’VE MOVED!Claude Richmond - MLAKamloops Constituency Office#490, 175 - 2nd. Ave.(Bank of Montreal Building)Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5W1rgr02_2x6Proud to Sponsor Hidden HeroesPhone: 314-6027 • Fax: 314-6030Email: claude.richmond.mla@leg.bc.caSenior Connector www.seniorconnector.comHidden HeroesEnter To WinDo you know someone who’sreally made a difference in yourcommunity?Nominate a Volunteer in yourcommunity to be featured as amonthly “Hidden Hero.” FeaturedHero will be showcasedin Senior Connector and willreceive a gift certificate for$50.00 from Ric’s Grill. Theperson who nominates the featuredHero will receive a $25.00Ric’s Grill gift certificate.All submissions must be received at theSenior Connector by the 20 th of eachmonth. Submissions can be sent bymail to Box 729, Kamloops, BC, V2C5M4, by fax 374-8802 or by e-mail toeditor@seniorconnector.comSubmissions must include the name,address and contact number of both theproposed Hero and the person submittingtheir name, and must include, in 50words or less, why the person deservesto be our Hidden Hero of the month. Allsubmissions should be marked “HiddenHero Feature”.Those chosen to be featured mustagree to have their photo and story publishedin the Senior Connector.The final decision on the hero foreach month will be at the sole discretionof the managing editor of the SeniorConnector and all decisions are final.Winners will be interviewed by SeniorConnector staff.All entries become the property of theSenior Connector and those not selected will bekept and considered for future editions.ric05_sepThis month we feature awonderful lady from DesertGardens.Buddy Schweitzer movedto Kamloops from Fauquieron the Arrow Lakes in 1999after the passing of her husbandDale to be closer toher family. She soon becameinvolved in the community.In 2000, Buddy was askedto help out on the frontdesk of the Desert GardensSeniors Centre and has sinceprogressed to being the volunteercoordinator as wellas working most events thattake place at the centre.This tireless lady can befound at the centre almostanytime of the day or nightworking to make sure thatthe groups that make use ofthe centre are getting everythingthey need.Buddy is relentless in herdedication to Desert Gardens,making sure that thevolunteers’ needs are lookedThis month I hope togive some comfort topeople who have tomake the same decision thatmy family and I have had tomake this past week.On my return from Victoria,we were faced withmaking a decision about afamily pet, our cat Haley,who was experiencing somehealth problems. After a tripto the vet, it was discoveredthat she had a very largetumour in her mouth anddown her throat.After discussions withthe vet about possible alternatives,it was decided thatfor her sake and to stop anypain, we needed to put herdown. We have had thisKamloops554-3211September’s Hidden HeroBuddy Schweitzerafter and that the volunteersare in place whenneeded. Buddy also doesthe scheduling of thevolunteers for the frontdesk information area.Quoting anotherwonderful volunteer,Peggie Ward, “Buddyalways has a smile onher face and a friendlyword which makes thevolunteers happy to helpout wherever they can.Our community centreruns very well becauseof her”.Over the years, Buddy hasbeen a member of the HubCity Singers and has beenon the board of that group.She also volunteers withUnited Way and has been aGirl Guides “Sparks” leader.In her spare time, Buddyspends time with her daughtersJanet and Sandra andSandra’s new daughter 6month old Paige. She alsowonderful pet for fifteenyears and although we wereexpecting the worst, this wasstill a very difficult decisionto make. The vet was verycaring and helpful throughoutthis process. Our heartfeltthanks go out to all thestaff at the Central AnimalHospital.My son found a comfortingarticle for us on theinternet and I am sharing itwith all of you. I hope thatif you have to go throughsomething like this, it willbe of comfort to you as well.Rainbow BridgeJust this side of heaven is aplace called Rainbow Bridge.When an animal dies thathas been especially close tosomeone here, that pet goesto Rainbow Bridge.There are meadows andhills for all of our specialfriends so they can run andplay together.There is plenty of food,water and sunshine, and ourSeniors’ GolfMonday - FridayOnly $11.00!Seniors:DailyLunch & DinnerSpecialsSeptember 2005Buddy with granddaughter Paige.Photo: Lori KeetchMike’s Musings ~ Petsenjoys helping her youngersister by babysitting her twobeautiful nieces Amy andCailey.This lady is a dynamowho keeps helping peoplewhenever she gets a chance.Our thanks go to Buddyfor all her work and to PeggieWard for submittingBuddy Schweitzer as a HiddenHero.friends are warm and comfortable.All the animals who hadbeen ill and old are restoredto health and vigour; thosewho were hurt or maimedare made whole and strongagain, just as we rememberthem in our dreams of daysand times gone by.The animals are happyand content, except forone small thing; they eachmiss someone very specialto them, who had to be leftbehind.They all run and playtogether, but the day comeswhen one suddenly stopsand looks into the distance.His bright eyes are intent;His eager body quivers. Suddenlyhe begins to run fromthe group, flying over thegreen grass, his legs carryinghim faster and faster.You have been spotted, andwhen you and your specialfriend finally meet, you clingtogether in joyous reunion,never to be parted again.The happy kisses rain uponyour face; your hands againcaress the beloved head, andyou look once more into thetrusting eyes of your pet,so long gone from your lifebut never absent from yourheart.Then you cross RainbowBridge together....Author unknown
September 2005 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 23Submitted by Florence DennisWhile driving to work thismorning, I looked overto my left and there wasa woman in a brand newMustang convertible, withher face up next to her rearviewmirror putting on herlipstick.I looked away for a coupleseconds and when I lookedback, she was halfway overin my lane, still working onher makeup.As a man, I don’t scareeasily. But she scared me somuch I dropped my electricshaver, which knocked thedonut out of my other hand.In all the confusion of tryingto straighten out the car,using my knees against thesteering wheel, it knockedmy cell phone away frommy ear which fell into thehot coffee between my legs,splashed, and burned BigJim and the Twins, ruinedthe phone, soaked my trousers,and disconnected animportant call. “Those StupidWomen Drivers!!!!Submitted by Joyce DavidsonOur fall schedule willbe starting Sept 7th with aGeneral Meeting at 1pm.A games afternoon is alsoplanned with a corn roastChucklesBob Hope One-linersOn Sailors “They spendthe first six days of eachweek sowing their wild oats,then they go church onSunday and pray for cropfailure.”On Giving Up His EarlyCareer, Boxing “I ruinedmy hands in the ring – thereferee kept stepping onthem.”On Winning An Oscar“Welcome to the Academyawards or, as it’s called atmy home, ‘Passover’.”On Golf ”Golf is my profession.Show business isjust to pay the green fees.”On His Six Brothers“That’s how I learned todance. Waiting for the bathroom.”On Going To Heaven“I’ve done benefits for allreligions. I’d hate to blowthe hereafter on a technicality.”and hamburger barbeque at4pm. Cost is $6. Everyonewelcome.We will be having a BakeTable on Sept 10 at Parksidefrom 10 am – 2pm. Dona-Birthday Celebrations At Le Jeune ManorSubmitted by Arlene ShorskyOn Aug16th birthday celebrationswere held at LeJeune Manor for the followingpeople: born in July; RayWilliams and Kay Orr; bornin August: Evelyn Daniels,Marie Trentin, Ruby Harwoodand Maud Brennan.Wanda Bedard, OliveHews, Garnet Holland andLarry Hornsby served birthdaycake, tea and coffee.Thanks everyone.There were 17 people inattendance including ouradministrator, Ray Williams.The caretakers, Bob andKamloops RetiredTeachersSubmitted by Evelyn BaziukThe Kamloops RetiredTeachers are gearing up fora new season of fellowshipand learning. Our regularmonthly luncheon meetingwill resume on Sept.30 at the Grasshopper Barand Grill (the former Keg)in Sahali. Our Septembermeeting will give allattending a chance to renewacquaintances, share summerstories and welcome thosenew retirees to our group.Other programs plannedthroughout the year are:News from Chase OAPO Br 53tions will be accepted at theOAPO Hall Friday in theam or the table at Parkside.Crib starts again on Sept13th at 1pm., Carpet BowlingSept 12, at1pm, Bingoteaching experiences inCuba, helping underprivilegedkids with Marg Spinaand Neighbourhood Preparedness.We hope to seeyou at our meetings.✷✷✷✷✷Please watch for childrengoing back to school!Sept 13 at 1pm, Line DancingTues Oct 13 at 10amand Silver Belles Sept 06at11am.Hope to see you all at theBBQ.Hazel Stalker were absentas they were having a welldeserved vacation.I would like to take thisopportunity to wish my son,Ken Shorsky, “Happy Birthday”.His birthday was onAugust 30th.Out of EdenMobile Hair andEsthetics ServicesPerms • Cuts • ManicuresPedicures • SetsLicensed Hairdresser & EstheticianCall Sarah forin-home service318-5540out01_sepSENIORS’ ART CLASSESInstructor: Joey Nash CopeThree Mondays, September 12, 19, 26Four Mondays, October 3, 17, 24, 31Ken Lepin and Tricia Sellmer StudiosPre-registration required 377-2400For more informationcall 377-2400 or visitwww.kag.bc.ca465 Victoria StreetKamloops BCANAVETS Unit 290September Calendar Senior Connector©Sunday onday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayGeneraleetin g10amSept 25Meat Draw3pmNaval VetsMeetingMeat Draw25General Meeting10amAll SeafoodMeat Draw3pm444 Tranquille RoadKamloops, B.C. V2B 3H2554-24551 2 3Kitchen 11-4T.G.I.F Kitchen 11-4Kitchen 11-4 Meat DrawFun Darts Meat Draw 3pm7:30pm 7pmFishing Dirby WeekendHeffley Lake Sep 16, 17, 184 5 6 7 8 T.G.I.F 9 10Kitchen 11-4Fun Pool &Kitchen Open Kitchen 11-4 Kitchen 11-4Kitchen 11-4Free BingoCrib 7pmMeat Draw Meat Draw4:30pm 11-43pmL.A. Meet Darts 7:30pmLeague Darts 7pm7:30pmLabour Day 7:30pmSenior Ball Tournament Weekend11 12 Kitchen 11-4 13 14 151617Kitchen 11-4 Kitchen 11-4Free Bingo Kitchen Open Kitchen 11-4 Meat Draw Meat Draw4:30pm 11-47pm 3pmExec. Meet7:30pm Darts 7:30pmLeague Pool3pm& Crib 7pmLeague DartsSenior Ball Tourney7:30pm Fishing Dirby WeekendWeekendKaraoke 7pmHeffl ey Lake18 19 20 21 2223 Kitchen 11-4 24Meat DrawKitchen 11-43pmFishing DirbyWeekendHeffl ey LakeGolf & Steak DinnerMac Island Golf CourseBar B Que Dinner 5-8pmSeptember 24League Pool& Crib 7pmLeague Pool& Crib 7pmKitchen 11-4Free Bingo4:30pmKaraoke 7pmSenior BallTournamentWeekenda c Island Sept.9, 10, 11Kitchen Open11-4Darts 7:30pmLeague Darts7:30pmT.G.I.FKitchen 11-4Large MeatDraw 7pm26 27 282930T.G.I.FKitchen 11-4 Kitchen Open Kitchen 11-4Kitchen 11-4Free Bingo11-44:30pmLeague DartsMeat DrawKaraoke 7pm Darts 7:30pm7:30pm 7pmNorbroc Husky ServiceFull service gas • Car wash • 3 service baysTotal automotive service and repair1208 Tranquille (opposite NorKam Secondary) • 376-7676nhu01_calGolf & SteakDinnerLarge MeatDraw3pmKaraokeTuesday7pmProud to sponsor theAnavets CalendarRevelstoke Senior Citizens Br.#83Phone 837-9456September Calendar Senior Connector©Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2School's Back!Please watch forschool zones andcrosswalks.1 pm Bridge1 pm Bridge1 pm Bridge1 pm Bridge1 pm Bingo7pm WeightWatchers1 pm Bingo7pm WeightWatchers1 pm Bingo7pm WeightWatchers1 pm Bingo7pm WeightWatchers9am CarpetBowl1pm Bridge9am CarpetBowl1pm Bridge9am CarpetBowl1pm Bridge9am CarpetBowl1pm Bridge7:30 pmGames Nite7:30 pmGames Nite7:30 pmGames Nite7:30 pmGames Nite9am CarpetBowling1pm Crib9am CarpetBowling1pm Crib9am CarpetBowling1pm Crib9am CarpetBowling1pm Crib1 pm Bridge4 5 6 7 89 101 pm Bridge11 12 1 14 1516171 pm Bridge18 19 20 21 222 24251 pm Bridge26 27 282909am CarpetBowling1pm Crib1 pm BridgeShowcase your business here!Sponsor the Revelstoke Seniors’ calendar.Seniors in the area will be sure to know about your business!
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