January (10.0 MB) - Senior Connector

Page 4 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comJanuary 2007Good King WenceslasGood King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen,When the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even.Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel,When a poor man came in sight, gathering winter fuel.You’re probably familiar with this old Christmas carol. Butdid you know that Wenceslas was a real person?He was born into the royal Premysl or Przemyslid dynastyof Bohemia (located in what is now the Czech Republic).Wenceslas was born around 907 AD in the castle ofStochov near Prague. The castle is gone now, but there isstill an oak tree there that was supposedly planted whenWenceslas was born. His nannies watered the tree with hisath water, which supposedly made the tree strong. Thehurch Wenceslas attended still exists.A stern but fair monarch, he stopped the persecution ofriests and tamed the rebellious nobility. He was known foris kindness to the poor, as depicted in later verses of thearol. He was especially charitable to children, helping youngrphans and slaves.Many of the Bohemian nobles resented Wenceslas’ttempts to spread Christianity, and were displeased when hewore allegiance to the king of Germany, Henry I.The duke’s most deadly enemy proved to be his ownrother, Boleslav, who joined the nobles that were plotting hisrother’s assassination.He invited Wenceslas to a religious festival and thenttacked him on his way to mass. As the two were struggling,oleslav’s supporters jumped in and murdered Wenceslas.“Good King” Wenceslas died on Sept. 20, 929. He was inis early 20s and had ruled Bohemia for five years.Today he is remembered as the patron saint of the Czechepublic.The words to the carol “Good King Wenceslas” werewritten by John Mason Neale, and were first published in853.The music is from a 13th century song called “TempusAdest Floridum,” or “Spring Has Unwrapped Her Flowers.”The music was first published in written form in Finland in582 as part of a collection of songs called Piae Cantiones.It is also used for another carol, “Gentle Mary Laid Herhild.”And in case you’re wondering, the Feast of Stephen iselebrated on December 26 – the day after Christmas.Senior ConnectorThe Seniors’ Own Newspaper ~ FREE!www.seniorconnector.com107 - 540 Seymour Street, Kamloops, B.C.Telephone: (250) 374-8883 • Fax: (250) 374-8802Office Hours Monday ~ Friday 8:30 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.Please address all correspondence to:Senior ConnectorP.O. Box 729, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5M4E-mail: editor@seniorconnector.comPublisherMichael H. KeetchManaging Editor F. Lori KeetchSalesGlen BishopProduction & Design Sierre Allison, Judi DupontSenior Connector is a monthly newspaper dedicated to inform, serve andentertain seniors 45 and over. Deadline for advertising and editorialcopy is the 15th of the month for publication on or about the 25th ofthe month.It is published by locally owned PrintMark Publishing Inc.Letters to the Editor must be signed and have a phone number (yourphone number will not be printed unless so requested). Other submissionsare gratefully received but Senior Connector reserves the right to editall material and to refuse any material deemed unsuitable for this publication.Articles will run in the newspaper as time and space permit.No portion of this publication may be reproduced without writtenpermission from the publisher.The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily thoseof the publisher, Senior Connector, PrintMark Publishing Inc., or the staffthereof.Subscriptions are $30 per year in Canada.Any error which appears in an advertisement will be adjusted as toonly the amount of space in which the error occurred. The content ofeach advertisement is the responsibility of the advertiser. Senior Connectorrecommends prudent consumer discretion.Senior Connector is a member of the Kamloops Chamber of CommerceSubmitted PhotoMaisie Hinchey gets in the Christmas spirit with Mayor TerryLake at the Senior Connector customer appreciation get togetherrecently at Desert Gardens.Candles – Lighting candles was an early pagan tradition todrive away forces of cold and darkness. The Romans decoratedtheir temples with greenery and candles. Early Christianslit candles to symbolise the birth of Jesus, the Light ofthe World. It is also associated with Hanukkah.Oasis CaféNow serving a full Breakfast & LunchMenu. Let us cater your next event!Catering is available for all occasions,in-houseJor at yourJvenue of choice.ChristmasDay BuffetDecember 25Traditional Turkey& Ham Dinnerwith all the trimmings& dessert buffetAdults $17.95Children (under 12) $9.95There will be one seatingat 4:00 pm.There is a maximumseating of 200. Your place must beconfirmed by December 20. Ticketsavailable at Desert Gardens frontdesk, please book your tickets early!JJJJJJOasis Café540 Seymour St. 372-5110You don’t have to be a member toenjoy a nutritious meal with us!Tues & Thurs NightBuffet Dinners5:30-6:30 • ONLY $8.95!Now includes coffee or tea!Salad • Main CourseVegetables • DessertTues Jan. 2 .............Chicken SchnitzelThurs Jan. 4 ............Pork RoastTues Jan. 9 .............Fish with TrimmmingsThurs Jan. 11 ..........Veal CutletsTues Jan. 16 ...........Liver & OnionsThurs Jan. 18 ..........Ham & Scalloped PotatoesTues Jan. 23 ...........Roast BeefThurs Jan. 25 ..........Beef Stew with TrimmmingsTues Jan. 30 ...........Fish with Trimmings372-5110 • 540 Seymour St, Kamloops, BCPBefore you criticize someone, you should walk a mile intheir shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you’re amile away and you have their shoes. ~ Submitted by Anne HeeseNew Year's DancePrime Rib Dinnerwith all the trimmingsCocktails 6:30 pmDinner 7:30 pmDancing 8:30 pm - 1:00 amParty favours and door prizes!Live music byThe EvergreenDriftersAdmission $35.00 • Reserved Table for 8-$240Includes one beverage ticket.Tickets available at Desert Gardens front desk.Daily Lunch BuffetDecember 5 - December 23Roast Turkey or HamIncludes dessert and tea or coffee$6.95Monthly DinnerRoast Turkey & Baked Ham,Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Salad & DesertDecember 20 • Cocktails 5:30 pm • Dinner 6:00 pmFree entertainment!$10.00Bring a friend!Members with Decemberbirthdays receive their meal freeRSVP By Friday Dec. 18 at the front deskdes24_buffetdes23_dec