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Spring 2015 55 PLUS FOR ACTIVE ALBERTANS SG_jiAlberta55Plus_MEDOC_AD_Mar2015FINAL.pdf 1 2015-03-12 11:40 AM MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Greetings everyone, can you believe the great in May. We would spring weather we are having since the Alberta encourage anyone 55 plus Winter Games in ? Thanks interested in the to the Alberta Sport Connection, The City of organizational part Lethbridge and their Games Committee, along of our group to with the many volunteers and sponsors, we were plan to attend and able to experience another successful Games. maybe put your Thanks to all who were able to participate name forward to and congratulations to those who were able take on a volunteer to take home a medal. Unfortunately, due to position. the very nice weather and no snow we had to cancel the cross country ski and alpine ski Stay active. events. We do apologize to the participants in those events who did not get to attend the games. Our new focus will be the Alberta 55 Yours in health, plus Summer Games in Strathmore in July. Be sure to check the playoff dates in your zone, for the events you are interested in. Also coming Vernon Hafso very soon is the annual AGM of Alberta 55 plus, President Alberta 55 plus

TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the President...... 3 Zone 1...... 2 Zone 2...... 4 Zone 3...... 7 Zone 4...... 10 Zone 5...... 13 Zone 6...... 17 Zone 7...... 23 FOLLOW US ON Zone 8...... 25 Playoff Schedule...... 26 Zone 1 Qualifying Schedule...... 29 Zone 2 Qualifying Schedule...... 29 Zone 3 Qualifying Schedule...... 29 Zone 4 Qualifying Schedule...... 29 Zone 5 Qualifying Schedule...... 29 Zone 6 Qualifying Schedule...... 29 Alberta 55 plus has a page. “Like Us” to be kept up-to-date on Zone 7 Qualifying Schedule...... 29 upcoming events, interact with friends Zone 8 Qualifying Schedule...... 29 across the province, post pictures from

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The City of Lethbridge and surrounding ENMAX Centre which was also host to the communities played host to the Alberta 55 Opening Ceremonies. plus Winter Games, held February 19-21, 2015. Preparations for hosting this event began in All of the events with the exception of Alpine 2013 with the Lethbridge 2015 Alberta 55 plus Skiing scheduled for Castle Mountain and Games Society bringing together an energetic Cross-Country Skiing scheduled for Allison group of volunteers. Creek were held in the City of Lethbridge itself. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had ideas of The theme for this year’s games was “Warm her own and the two Skiing events had to be Your Heart” with the Vision “To inspire all cancelled due to lack of snow. The first women’s ages to engage in a healthy lifestyle through soccer event in Games history was held with sport, recreation and culture, while creating teams from Zones 1, 3 and 6 competing. memories, fun, friendships and community spirit”. A logo for the games was designed to Day 1 of the 2015 Winter Games saw all events show the city’s most famous landmark – The High being held at various venues throughout Level Bridge – with the beauty of a . Lethbridge, with a buzz of activity everywhere. The arms of the snowflake are representative At the end of Day 1, participants were treated of each of the 8 zones participating in the to a special variety show presented at New Games. West Theatre.

The Games were started with traditional torch Competition continued through Saturday relay on Wednesday, February 18th at the (Day 2) with many close games and even University of Lethbridge indoor track. Sixteen some tie-breakers. Medals were presented in three-generational groups were invited to badminton, carpet bowling, carts, duplicate share their active living and healthy lifestyle bridge, euchre, five-pin bowling, snooker, stories and from this, multi-generational groups scrabble and table shuffleboard. Soccer, ice were chosen as torch bearers. One family was hockey and ice curling events concluded on a four-generation group – Lorna Vandervalk Sunday. (secretary for Zone 1), Carol Hamilton, Carmen McNamara and Nick McNamara. The torch A special banquet and dance was held on was lit by Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman Saturday night at the ENMAX Centre with who circled the track with his family and the entertainment being provided by the Tom and various multi-generational families carried it Curt Band. around the track. The final medal count had Zone 3 in the lead Torch bearers were honoured prior to the with 12 Gold, 10 Silver and 12 Bronze; Zone 1 cauldron being lit at the Opening Ceremonies with 6 Gold, 11 Silver and 10 Bronze; Zone 6 with on Thursday the 19th by George Gemer, 13 Gold, 4 Silver, 3 Bronze; Zone 4 with 7 Gold, national track and field coach and Hall 3 Silver, 6 Bronze; Zone 2 with 1 Gold, 5 Silver, 6 of Fame inductee; Jim Stacey, two-time Bronze; Zone 5 with 3 Gold, 8 Silver, 2 Bronze; Olympian; and Taylor McDonald, 2014 World Zone 8 with 2 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze; and Junior Champion Curler. Zone 7 with 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 4 Bronze.

Over 1100 participants attended the A full list of participants and medalists is participant registration at the Lethbridge available at www.AlbertaGames.com. The

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Badminton Players that played in our Zone 1 Playoffs to participate in the Alberta 55 Plus Games 2015 and Ron Kincade that ran the Playoffs in Lethbridge. First row left to right: Gemma Gagne, GOLD 75+; Ann Ceaser, GOLD 75+; Chris Burton, GOLD 55+; Martha Nance, GOLD 65+; Tzako Kinjo,65+; Matt Kurio, GOLD 75+. Second row left to right: Ron Kincade, PLAYOFF COORDINATOR; Dan Perry, GOLD 80+; Marv Kirchner, GOLD 80+; Rick Melvin, GOLD 65+; Jerry Riemann, GOLD 65+; Len Whyte, GOLD 75+; Kent Toone, SILVER 55+. Missing from picture: Sharon Fogtmann, GOLD 55+; Paul Fogtmann, GOLD 55+; Warren Murray, GOLD 55+; and Marc Mousseau, SILVER 55+.

Photography Club has provided photos Monday February 2, 2015. This year the two for participants and volunteers for viewing year term of Vice President and Secretary were at www.2015alberta55pluswintergames. up for nomination. Clay Olsen was nominated ca website. These pictures are free for another 2 year term as Vice President, for download for personal use. There accepted and was declared Vice President. are more photos available on the Lorna Vandervalk was nominated for another 2015alberta55pluswintergames Facebook 2 year term as Secretary, accepted and was page. declared Secretary.

Zone 1 was presented with the Lieutenant Life Time Memberships are to be presented to Governor Cup which is awarded to the Zone Larry Evans and Al Jackson, both with over 20 showing the greatest improvement from the years of dedication to Sunny South 55 Plus. previous Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games. The Zone 1 Winter Games Rally took place Zone 1 held their Annual General Meeting on immediately following the Zone 1 AGM.

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Zone 2 President’s Notes sole objective. To have these two groups in the same competition sets up a questionable The Winter Games have come and gone, and situation. Hopefully this will be addressed when we offer congratulations to the medal winners the review of the senior games is completed. and condolences to the skiing participants that had their games cancelled due to lack of We now turn our energies to the upcoming snow. Summer Games being hosted by Strathmore this July 16 - 19. The playoffs are scheduled Thank you to everyone that came out to make to begin April14th, so be on the look-out for for very successful Winter Games playoffs. The the notices listing the dates for each game’s participation level was up: both in quantity and zone playoff. Check the list for games you are quality. Our zone winners kept us in the middle interested in, and, participation in more than of the pack at the provincial games, bringing one game is encouraged. If you are not into home 1 gold, 5 silver and 6 bronze. competing, maybe volunteering to help at the games might be your choice. The Games For most that attended, it was a socializing are in Zone 2, our Zone, so we want to put all event as well as competition. An interesting efforts into making this the best games ever. note is that the games’ participants consist of Competition is during the game, before and the comradery group that play once a week or after the game look at cooperation as the new less, for entertainment and exercise, and then strategy for survival. This is “Our Time to Shine.” there are the elite players that go out three or more times every week, with winning being the Dave Neustaeter

News The playoffs leading up to the games were held in Canmore, Kananaskis, , Cochrane, On Saturday, January 31st, we held our Zone Airdrie, , Carstairs, and 2 Pep Rally for the Lethbridge Winter Games Olds. We had great turnouts with 39 bowlers at the South Fish Creek Recreation Complex competing and 14 qualifying for the games. in . There were about ninety people Sandstone Lanes in Drumheller was a great present at the event and Dave Turnbull gave a venue and Linda Traquair did an excellent great presentation on the games, the venues, job organizing this event. The ice curling was transportation, accommodation, etc. He was held at the Carstairs Community Curling able to answer questions and everyone went Club with a total of 44 curlers participating away with all the information they needed to and 24 qualifying to advance to the winter take part in the games. The new black nylon games. This was a very successful event due vests were handed out and they look quite to the efforts of Nick Radmanovich – Activity sharp on top of a burgundy shirt. We held a Director, Dave Neustaeter – event coordinator, draw for those who might want to carry the and Pat Bartholow – membership director. Zone 2 banner, and our banner bearers were Table shuffleboard at the Olds Legion had a Valerie Ouellette, a carpet bowler from Airdrie, huge turnout with 24 competing for 4 spots and Lloyd Nelson, a curler from Black Diamond. at the games. The Legion put on a wonderful In total we sent thirty-five female and one buffet dinner and Linda Rinas did a great hundred and eight male participants to the job organizing this event. All of the qualifying games from every area of our zone. events had equal successes and our heartfelt thanks goes out to all of the board members

4 ZONE 2 who helped organize and run these important Bronze medal - Scrabble 70+ open - Walter tournaments. Hawksworth Bronze medal - Table shuffleboard 70+ open The Winter Games in Lethbridge were lots of doubles - Reginald Peters and Larry Pierunek fun and we came away with 1 gold medal, Bronze medal - Ice Hockey 60+ open - Gary 5 silver and 6 bronze. It is so unfortunate that Bembridge, Glenn Benedict, Dale Bish, Don the Alpine and Cross Country Skiing had to Burkinshaw, Phil Gilroy, Patrick Hertz, Les be cancelled and hopefully we can change Horbay, Gary Meers, Glenn Meyer, Bob Shaw, the future winter games format so that the Carl Shields, Gerald Shimek, Grant Smith, Tom snow events can take place where snow is Snodgrass and Ryan Wecker guaranteed. Bronze medal - Ice Hockey 65+ open - Robert Bridger, Clint Docken, Roland Girard, Gold medal - Bowling 5-Pin 75+ men’s singles Howie Goon, Randolf Harper, Max Huntley, scratch - Larry Chrest Tom Kinsman, Graham MacDonald, Lynn Silver medal - Carpet Bowling 75+ open McDonald, Robert Murdoch, Bernie Panchuk, team – Karl Barfrieder, Brian Bowyer, Valerie Frank Richardson, Stephen Richardson, Harold Ouellette and Earl Welton Weidman and Donald Whitehead Silver medal - Ice Curling 70+ men – Mike Geraldi, Harry Hallewell, Jack Roszell and Lynn Topp. Silver medal - Darts 55+ Women’s singles – Betty Ann Fountain Silver medal - Darts 70+ Women’s singles – Donna Tomecek Silver medal - Table Shuffleboard 55+ open doubles - Vivian Morris and Norma Wedow Bronze medal - Carpet Bowling 55+ open team - Al Folkers, James Leslie, Lucien Turcotte and Brian Wood Bronze medal - Darts 55+ men’s doubles- Bill Carpet bowling bronze medal - Brian Wood, James Leslie, Lee and Bert Palmer Lucien Turcotte and Al Folkers

60+ Bronze medal hockey team Darts Playoffs - 1st Betty Ann Fountain (Silver in Lethbridge), Nancy Gibbie, Pat Bartholow

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Curling playoffs Carstairs 70+ men - Harry Hallewell, Mike 5 Pin bowling 75+ - 3rd Rudy Sieb, 2nd Ben Sept, 1st Larry Geraldi, Jack Roszell, Lynn Topp - Silver, Lethbridge Chrest - Gold, Lethbridge

Earl Walton, Val Ouellette, Brian Bowyer, Karl Barfrieder, - Silver medal 70+ carpet bowling open team: Norma Wedow and Vivian Morris - Silver medal table shuffleboard 55+ open doubles; and Lucien Turcotte and Al Folkers, two of the 55+ carpet bowling open team.

Dave Neustaeter and Donna Tomacek 5 Pin bowling 75+ - 3rd Rudy Sieb, 2nd Ben Sept, (Silver for 70+ darts, Lethbridge) 1st Larry Chrest - Gold, Lethbridge

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Volunteer Luncheon A volunteer luncheon was held on October 4, 2014 at the Forest Lawn Legion to recognize the very important role of the many volunteers who help to keep our organization running smoothly. Chuck Rose entertained us with his songs and words of wisdom. The luncheon was ably organized and hosted by board member, M.J. Macleod.

Members who were recognized for their continuous membership of 10 years or more were: 25 years: Beryl and Jack Delorme 20 years: Nessie Hollicky 15 years: Anna Jarmics, Ernie Hanchar, Bob Sanderson, Peter Taylor and Tom Therrien 10 years: Linda Elder, Patrick Malcolmson, Beverley Bateman, Roger Davies and Ray McNeill

Norm Thomas was presented with a special Appreciation Award for the many contributions which he has made to the Calgary 55 Plus organization over the years. He was Summer Activity Director for our zone for 14 years and Chef de Mission for Zone 3 at 10 Provincial Games. Although he has retired from these positions he has continued to be a valued Board member. Thanks so much, Norm, for all your hard work on our behalf.

Zone 3 Winter Games Playoffs, 2014 Zone 3 Wins Zone Championship Trophy in Lethbridge We had an exciting Winter Games Playoffs in Zone 3 this year with 444 participating in Participants from all over Alberta were greeted the playoffs for 12 activities and additional by 800 friendly volunteers as they arrived participants in hockey and soccer where a in Lethbridge on February 19 to begin the selection process is used. A real surprise this Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games. They cheerfully year was Ice Curling where Coordinator Doug answered questions and helped participants McIntyre rounded up 112 curlers – a new record find their way during the very busy four days of for curling or any other activity. Games activities. Thank you for your assistance and your welcoming smiles. Other activities had good participation too. From our Playoffs we selected our Team to go Congratulations to all Zone 3 participants to Lethbridge for the Provincial Games. who won medals and helped our zone to win the Zone Championship Trophy. A great Thank you to Doug Kyle and the coordinators big thank you to our Chef de Mission, Roy for their hard work in managing all the details Thomson, who led our team in Lethbridge to a of our Zone 3 Winter Games Playoffs. See very successful Winter Games with 12 gold, 10 Calgary55plus.com for complete results. silver and 12 bronze medals. For a complete list of Zone 3 results go to http://albertagames. rampinteractive.com/public/results.aspx.

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Cycling Workshop out and join us for some fun, competition and meet some new friends. A cycling workshop will be held on April 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Calgary Academy, Bus to Provincial AGM on Monday, 1677-93 St.S.W. Calgary. Learn how to get May 4th, 2015 your bike road ready. Coach – Lanny Donde of CY Cycle. Contact and Registration info: All Alberta 55 plus members are welcome to David Lawson - Ph. 403-614-2319 or email attend the Alberta 55 Plus Annual General [email protected] Meeting which will be held at the I’Hotel , 6500- 67 St., Red Deer , AB on May 4th. A bus will pick Creative Writing and Visual members up at the Thorncliffe Community Hall Arts and Crafts parking lot at 5600 Centre St. North, and will be leaving for Red Deer at 7:45 a.m. The bus 2015 is going to be an exciting year for ride is free to 55 plus members, but bus space is writers, crafters and artists. Zone 3 is holding limited so those who wish to go on the bus must a competition with five categories in creative register in advance with Yvonne Armstrong at writing and 46 in Arts and Crafts. As usual, the (403) 274-6720. top two winning entries in each category will be sent to the Provincial Games in July. The Goodbye to Two Very deadline for Creative Writing entries is April Important People 15, 2015 at [email protected] while Arts and Crafts entries will be accepted June 12, 2015 Sadly for us, our President, Barrie Dargie, and from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Thornview our Web-Master, Betty Dargie will be leaving Seniors Centre, 5600 Centre Street N. Calgary. the Calgary 55 plus organization this spring. Competitors are welcome to join us on June 13, They are planning to relocate to Victoria B.C. 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to view the displays and we wish them well in their new endeavors, of all entries and join us for tea. Awards will be but they will be sorely missed and difficult to announced at 3:00 p.m. replace.

Further details on category qualifications are Both Betty and Barrie have been members of available at www.alberta55.ca or contact Calgary 55 plus for seven years and have made me at [email protected]. Coordinator, Carolyn invaluable contributions to our organization. In Alway (403) 272-6038. 2011 Betty set up our website at Calgary55plus. com where she has consistently supplied Calgary 55 plus Summer Games Playoffs members with information about upcoming for Provincial Summer Games and past events, games results and many photos of 55 plus members in action. She also The Provincial Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games took over publishing the zone newsletter in will be held in Strathmore July 16 - 19, 2015. 2013. Calgary (Zone 3) will be holding their qualifying Playoffs starting April 9 and running through to Barrie was elected to the Board in 2010 and June 14. The complete schedule of events and has served as President for the last 2 years. registration dates is posted on our website www. He has taken the initiative in finding ways to calgary55plus.com, in our Zone newsletter and increase memberships and has encouraged in the back of the provincial newsletter. Come and supported other Board members while

8 ZONE 3 taking on extra responsibilities when there was Hockey: Gold: 65+ Open, 70+ Open no one else to do them. Silver: 60+ Open

Thank you so much to these two special people Ice Curling: Gold: Rodney Butcher, Mel Little, for all their time and efforts on our behalf. Tom McCulloch, Wilmur Sanders Silver: Wayne Barrowcliffe, Clare Bowie, Lorna Zone 3 Medal Winners in Alberta Bowie, Don Cooper, Alana Harrison, Harley 55 Plus Winter Games Kempthorne, Richard Kuzmiski, Grant Little, John Mcintyre, Murray Seminuk , Jim Strain, Badminton: Gold: Pak Keong Chan, Harry Mah Dwayne Woychuck Silver: Carol Kyle, Jean Noble (2), Rex Lee (2), Bronze: Donna Brown, Audrey Buchanan, Forster Mah Heather Christianson, Deborah Gregor, Jill Bronze: Elizabeth Dargie (2), Chieko Rehm, Hodgins Ukrainec, Sharon Huculak, Rozanne Jack Glaser, Doug Kyle,Tak Wong (2) Walter Yu Lawn, Marilyn Ledergerber

Bowling: Gold: Ernie French Pool-Snooker: Gold: J.Warren Saffel, Bronze: Silver: Rosemarie Boulier, Rolly Cabalde, Remy Art Stotz Hipolito, Elgin Street Bronze: Peggy Plathan, Gloria Becker, Scrabble: Gold: Betty Bergeron, Laverne Edilberto Gordillo, Anne Lynch, Emiliano Brookes Baluyot Soccer - Indoor: Gold: Lady’s 55+ Open Duplicate Bridge: Gold: Abdul Fakih, Steven Lawence Bronze: Marilyn Haggins, Murray Haggins

Darts: Gold: Anna Jarmics Silver: Jan Hunter-everett, Anna Jarmics Bronze: Jim Brysh, Jan Hunter-evertt

Euchre: Gold: Gertie Collins, Lloyd Collins

Betty Dargie and Peggy Plathan holding the Championship Trophy

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Zone 4 WINTER GAMES Medal Winners ; James Currie, Red Deer; Gilbert Graborski, Red Deer; Hal Harder, Red Deer; Bowling – 5 pin Singles: Ed Hornett, Red Deer; Maurice Johnson, GOLD: 55+ Ladies: Linda Seitz, Ponoka; 55+ Camrose; Neil Martens, Red Deer; Gary Men’s: Eric Andersen, Ponoka; 70+ Ladies: Pickering, ; Dave Rosentretter, Red Frieda Hoffmann, Ponoka. Deer; James Sandul, Alix; Joe Wagner, Red BRONZE: 65+ Ladies: Sylvia Hitchcock, Ponoka; Deer; Ken White, Sylvan Lake. 75+ Men’s: Fred Milner, Stettler. Ice Curling: GOLD: 55+ Men’s Team: John Darts: BRONZE: Women’s Doubles – Linda Olson, Ponoka: Stanley Carlson, Bashaw; Stevenson, Camrose and Fran Kelly, Lacombe. Larry Thompson, Ponoka; Warren Bloomquist, Ponoka. Hockey: GOLD: 60+ Men’s Team: Ray GOLD: 65+ Women’s Team: Mary Linnell, Anderson, Sedgewick; Don Batchelor, Red ; Kathy Sturgess, Red Deer; Deer; Dennis Becklund, Stettler; Rick Bell, Red Claudette Gottenbos, Red Deer; Mary Deer; Dale Booth, Lacombe; Bernard Doan, Vincent, Red Deer. Halkirk; John Kleinschroth, Brownsfield; Wayne BRONZE: 70+ Men’s Team: Larry Ellenwood, Knull, Millett; Leon Parton, Camrose; Brian Red Deer; Robert Cleland, Wetaskiwin; Patterson, Red Deer; Wayne Perkins, Stettler; Michael Logan, ; William Samuel, Red Brant Sim, ; Jim Wasdal, . Deer. SILVER: 55+ Men’s Team: Duncan Babchuk, Stettler; Tom Bast, Red Deer, Dallas Ellerby, Scrabble: SILVER: 55+ Open: Elisa Hawksworth, Veteran; Peter Friestadt, Red Deer; Carl Mirror; 70+ Open: Janice Johnson, Clive. Graham, Mirror; David Hardy, Red Deer; BRONZE 70+ Open Fill for Zone 2: Walter Donald Kelloway, Red Deer; Phil Pattison, Hawksworth, Mirror Red Deer; Mike Phelps, Red Deer; Gary Smith, Red Deer; Otto Stepanik, Red Deer; Brian Table Shuffleboard: GOLD: 55+ Doubles: Hazel Sutter, Red Deer County; Mike Toal, Red Deer; Heistad, Lacombe & Frank Snopek, Camrose. Douglas Young, Red Deer; Dennis Zukiwsky, Red Deer. Carpet Bowling: BRONZE: 70+ Fill Team from BRONZE: 70+ Men’s Team: Ron MacKenzie, Zone 1: Barb Arnett, ; Joe Ellan, Red Deer; Dalton Alward, Red Deer; Paul Bill, Coaldale; Leonard Hutchinson, Lethbridge; Red Deer; Fred Bozek, Stettler; Larry Creighton, Doreen Jurgens, Lethbridge.

Alberta 55 Plus Wild Rose Award doing. She came home sporting a Leona Oberg from Camrose in Zone 4 accepts Silver medal from the award, from Bridget Pastoor, MLA from the 2013 Alberta Lethbridge, for the eldest participant at the 55 Plus Summer Winter Games at a young 90 years of age. Games in Floor Curling. You go She participated in Table Shuffleboard at these Girl!! Games, but also participates in Floor Curling, Crib, Military Whist, Arts & Crafts and is game to try anything she is physically capable of

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Zone 4 Shines in Bowling Singles won Bronze as a “fill” for Zone 2. See, we share great players!! What can we say, we have fabulous bowlers from Ponoka and Stettler. They really shone in these Games. Let me introduce – Frieda Hoffmann (Gold), Sylvia Hitchcock (Bronze), Linda Seitz ( Gold), Eric Andersen (Gold) and Fred Milner (Bronze). Love those smiles!!

Second Time a Charm - This 55+ Ice Curling Team won the right to play in the 2013 Winter Games but came up short of medalling. For these Games, when they qualified, they were not going to let that happen again finishing with the GOLD medal hung around their necks. John Olsen, Stanley Carlson, Larry Thompson and Warren Bloomquist just couldn’t quit smiling Four More Happy Winners - Frank Snopek and after their final game, way to go boys!! Hazel Heistad are sporting GOLD medals from competing in 55+ Table Shuffleboard, while Linda Stevenson and Fran Kelly are sporting BRONZE medals from 55+ Women’s Darts. What a happy group!

A Hard Match - It came down to the last shot on the last end but this foursome came Scrabble Winners - Silver was the color of out on top with a BRONZE medal in their final medals when these ladies were finished. Janice game. William Samuel, Michael Logan, Robert Johnson (70+) from Clive and Elisa Hawksworth Cleland, and Larry Ellenwood are our winning (55+) from Mirror were able to find the right 70+ Ice Curling Team. words. Pictured also is Walter Hawksworth who

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Gold Medal 60+ Hockey Team These smiling faces are: Back Row: Wayne Perkins, John Kleinschroth, Dennis Becklund, Every pebble was turned over to find this Jim Wasdal, Ray Anderson, Bernie Doan, Leon winning hockey team, from all across the zone. Parton. Front Row: Brant Sim, Rick Allen, Wayne They gelled and fought hard to acquire their Knull (goalie), Don Batchelor, Dale Booth, Brian medal. Patterson. They are still grinning!!

70+ Hockey Team - Bronze Medal Winners

Back Row: Ron MacKenzie, Jim Currie, George Gaetz (gate opener), Maurice Johnson, Ed Hornett, Ken White, Paul Bill, Larry Creighton, Neil Martens, Joe Wagner, Dave Rosentreter. Front Row: Hal Harder, Gary Pickering, Fred Bozek, Jin Sandul (goalie), Al Alward, Gil Grabowski.

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A Message from Your runoffs for the Winter Games are in the even President numbered years. As a member of Alberta 55 plus, you will also receive information from your I am happy to be your Zone 5 Board on local tournaments and other president in Zone 5. It events. is important as we get older to keep active and Zone 5 is divided into 8 areas. It is important involved in the community to know who the director is in your area. I around us. I am very have provided the names in this section of involved in pickleball and the directors for each area. If you have any would encourage anyone questions or concerns, be sure to contact who hasn’t tried the sport to give it a try. It is a them. Also providing ideas of what you would sport that provides exercise, a chance to meet like to see happening in our zone is important. others and enjoy some laughs and friendly In this magazine, you will find the runoff dates competition. for the Summer Games. Please observe the registration deadlines for each sport and be It is also very important that members in our willing to share these with others that may wish zone continually get a yearly membership. In to compete in a particular sport. Hopefully I will this way they will receive the Alberta 55 plus see you on the Zone 5 Team at the Summer Provincial Magazine that gives information on Games in Strathmore. zone runoffs for the Winter and Summer Games. Remember that the Alberta 55 plus Winter and Respectfully submitted, Summer Games are in the odd numbered George Oko years and the Canada 55 plus Games and the

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Directors – Zone 5 Congratulations

Zone 5 circles Edmonton and goes west to to the following for their continuous membership Jasper and is made up of 8 Areas. Below are in Alberta 55 plus and receiving their 5 year the Directors for each area and some of the increment pin. Norm Rivard Ray Wildfong’s –Westlock cities, towns, etc in each area. Norm Rivard Legal 55+ Ollie Waschuk’s St Albert Ray Wildfong’s –WestlockEvelyn Thompson Legal 55+25 years Ollie Waschuk’s St Albert Area One – Herb Holland – 467-5866 Ollie Waschuk’s St Albert Betty Anne Hanson 20 years Ross Perkin’s Zone 5—Medal Winners— Zone Chefs 65+ Area Two – Terry Fenton – 961-2568 Margaret Hanson 20 years (Ardrossan, , Sherwood Ross Perkin’s Marlene Fizer Zone 5—Medal Winners20 years— Park) (Bon Zone Accord,Chefs Gibbons, Legal, , 65+ Redwater, Vimy) Yvonne Ellingson 15 years Area Three – Nancy Thomas – 349-4380 Dian Dennison 10 Years Area Four – John Butler – 963-7747 Martha Doiron 10 years (Athabasca, Boyle, Fawcett, Picardville, Cathie Creaser’s—55+ Norm Rivard Thorhild, Westlock) (Carvel, St. Albert, Spruce Leo Provencal 10 years Cathie Creaser’s — 55+ RayAthabasca Wildfong’s –Westlock Legal 55+ Rene Desaulniers’ 60+ Grove, Stony Plain, Winterburn) Ollie Waschuk’s St Albert Ross Perkin’s Athabasca Rene Desaulniers’ 60+ Zone 5—Medal Winners— Whitecourt & Rene Desaulniers’ 60+ Area Five – Bernard Zone Chefs Schoenberger 65+ – 986-4075 Tomahawk Whitecourt & Barrhead Tomahawk Area Six – Besse Stevens – 584-2536 Barrhead (Beaumont, Calmar, Devon, Leduc,Norm Thorsby, Rivard Ray Wildfong’sWarburg) – (AlbertaWestlock Beach, Darwell, Fort Legal 55+ Table Assiniboine, Barrhead, ) Ollie Waschuk’s St Albert Table Suffleboard Area Seven – Frank Fowler – 542-5154Norm Rivard Suffleboard Cathie Creaser’s 55+ Athabasca Rene Desaulniers’ 60+ Ray Wildfong’s –Westlock Legal 55+ Cathie Creaser’s—55+ Area Eight – Dian Dennison – 723-6324 Ollie Waschuk’s Athabasca St Albert Rene Desaulniers’ 60+ ee (, Evansburg, Whitecourt & ee Tomahawk , Tomahawk, Barrhead Wildwood) Joe Rawn – 865-2031 Table (, Edson, Grande Suffleboard Cache, Hinton, Jasper) Cathie Creaser’s—55+ Athabasca Rene Desaulniers’ 60+ ee Cathie Creaser’s—55+ Whitecourt & If you have any ideas, questions, or concerns, Tomahawk Jarvie Carpet Bowling Bob Young’s 55+ Athabasca Barrhead Rene Desaulniers’ 60+ please contact the Director of your Jarvie area. CarpetCarpet Bowling Bowling Bob Young’s 55+ Whitecourt & Tomahawk Board Welcomes New Barrhead Members Table Suffleboard

Irmgard Lindquist Secretary ee Jarvie Carpet Bowling Bob Young’s 55+ John Butler Area 4 Director Table Barry Crombie Area 1 Coordinator Suffleboard Angeline Majeau Area 2 Coordinator Tomahawk Table Shuffleboard Jarvie Carpet Bowling Bob Young’s 55+ ee 14

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Ross Perkin’s Zone 5—Medal Winners— Zone Chefs 65+

Ross Perkin’s Zone 5—Medal Winners— Zone Chefs 65+

Ross Perkin’s Zone 5—Medal Winners— Norm Rivard

Zone Chefs 65+ Ray Wildfong’s –Westlock Legal 55+ Ollie Waschuk’s St Albert

Norm Rivard Ray Wildfong’s –Westlock Legal 55+ Ollie Waschuk’s St Albert

Ross Perkin’s Zone 5—Medal WinnersNorm— Rivard

Zone Chefs Ray 65+ Wildfong’s –Westlock Legal 55+ Ollie Waschuk’s St Albert Cathie Creaser’s—55+ Athabasca Rene Desaulniers’ 60+ Whitecourt & Tomahawk Barrhead

Norm Rivard Cathie Creaser’s—55+ Table Ray Wildfong’s –Westlock ZONE 5 Legal 55+ Athabasca Suffleboard Ollie Waschuk’s St Albert Rene Desaulniers’ 60+ Cathie Creaser’s—55+ Athabasca Rene Desaulniers’ 60+ Whitecourt & ee Tomahawk Whitecourt & Barrhead Tomahawk Barrhead

Table Table Suffleboard Suffleboard

Cathie Creaser’s—55+ Athabasca Rene Desaulniers’Rene Desaulniers’ 60+ 60+ JarvieJarvie Whitecourt Carpet and Barrhead Bowling Bob Young’s 55+ ee ee Whitecourt & Tomahawk Barrhead

Table Suffleboard

Jarvie Carpet Bowling Bob Young’s Bob 55+ Young’s 55+ ee Jarvie Carpet Bowling Bob Young’s 55+ Zone 5 Member Relocates to Sunny B.C. Chuckles From the Canada Games One of Zone 5’s most active members attended her last meeting in January. Joan Penney has Overheard during last summer’s Canada moved from Fort Saskatchewan to Kelowna to Games in : join her daughter and family. Members at the Jarvie Carpet Bowling Bob Young’smonthly 55+ meeting enjoyed a “Farewell Joan” Two swimmers were talking. First swimmer – “I cake as part of their lunch. have a friend who turns 98 this year.” Second swimmer – “Is he competing in the swimming Joan joined Alberta 55 plus in 2009 and became too?” First swimmer – “No. He’s a retired priest.” Area 1 Co-ordinator in 2011. At different times Second swimmer – “Well, at least he should be she competed in Alpine Skiing, Curling, and able to walk on water.” Darts. Joan took part in three Canada Games and six Provincial games, wining a total of 10 A group of wives in the stands were cheering medals. on their husbands during a 70+ hockey game. A couple sitting in front of them were admiring “I’ve enjoyed being part of Alberta 55 plus the fitness, speed, and agility of the players. The and would do it again at the drop of a hat,” wife of the couple turned around and asked: according to Joan. She plans to join the B.C. “Are they really all 70+? They certainly don’t Senior Sports Association. look that old.” One of the wives immediately replied: “That’s because their wives look after them so well.”

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Zone 5 Results From the Winter Games Summer Games Cultural Competition

Zone 5 wasn’t able to repeat the success of the Judging for Arts and Crafts will take place in last two Games, finishing in fifth place among two separate locations this year. the eight zones. The following members won medals in Lethbridge; All Crafts EXCEPT Artwork and Photography will be judged in Tomahawk. Exhibits must be BADMINTON brought to the Tomahawk & District Sports Agra Gold – Sheila Smith, Akiko Gata. Society building, 51122 Hwy. 759, on the south Silver – Norm Carruthers, Dean Perry, Walter end of Tomahawk. between 10 a.m. and 12 Smith, Mike Rasmussen noon on May 23. Judging will take place at BOWLING 12:30, and non-winning exhibits must be picked Silver – Ralph Courtorielle, Dorothy Gazley, up at 4 pm. Contact Joyce Goertz at 780-339- Donald Jennings 2412, [email protected], for more information Bronze – Tom Walker and entry forms.

DARTS Art and Photography will be judged at the Gold – Richard Nousek Stony Plain Legion, 4902 - 44 Ave. Deadline TBA. DUPLICATE BRIDGE Contact Darlene Hunneman at 780-968-1665 Silver – Irv Stordahl, Diane Stordahl for information and entry forms.

ICE CURLING The Creative Writing deadline is April 30. Silver – Ollie Waschuk, Marian Ostopchuk, Contact Darlene Hunneman for information Angeline Majeau, Carol Kaup and entry forms. POOL – SNOOKER Silver – Ed Sehlin Bronze – Rudi Switala

Food For Thought I would like to propose that on the registration form could be to choose, or not, to allow I have been involved in 3 Alberta 55 plus participants names and contact information games in the last 2 years. In addition to all the be available to participants only for the camaraderie with team mates, others from occasion of the Games. my zone, focusing on developing more skill and ability in my sport, having a 4 day break Another benefit of this resource, if it were and being part of a highlight of life in Alberta, available, would be being able to contact I have started looking forward to an aspect a friend or relative we have lost touch with of participating in the Alberta Games I didn’t over the years ahead of the Games. Another anticipate. thought would be the option for women to put their maiden names, for this resource only. So far I have met or seen an old high school classmate, a bank manager I knew from Two of these people I saw in the crowd but residence in university, a distant cousin, a wasn’t able to say hi. To be able to meet up sister-in-law of my uncle and on Saturday, (the with these people would be wonderful. second last day of the games in Lethbridge) a fellow I used to work with years ago. Lee Maxwell

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President’s Report Competition was very strong, especially in Curling, Hockey, Badminton, and Women’s The Winter Games playoffs are history, as is the Indoor Soccer. That’s not saying that the other Pep Rally. Lethbridge Winter Games are also events were not, but these venues had room history. What have we learned, if anything, that for non-participant guests, as well as spectators can be carried forward to the Summer Games, to observe the action. and beyond to 2017? The Opening and Closing Ceremonies were Strange things happened in the warm, windy excellent; some of the participants got standing City of Lethbridge. At the Opening Ceremonies ovations, and I felt it was a shame that they Pat Covington, Past President, was asked to be didn’t get a chance to perform for the Alberta one of the dignitaries on stage. We assumed 55 plus participants, having performed before she was there to welcome the Alberta 55plus the participants arrived. participants. But that never happened, because no-one ever asked Pat to do that! I Now, these are my own particular views, but if can just imagine how Pat felt, sitting there on you feel the same way, let your zone executive stage, and never being asked to welcome board know. our members! Over 1100 Alberta 55plus Zone 6 had two great representatives carrying members – we might our banner for the Opening Ceremonies in just as well have not John Lee and Bill Burton. been there for the Opening Ceremonies Our next event is the most important of the – because nobody year – our Annual General Meeting. We have acknowledged the three weeks to convince members to allow fact. Some participants their names to stand for office. We have had travelled eight various executive and coordinator positions hours to get there; and, which need to be filled. Come out to the these are our Games! meeting on Monday, March 23rd at 7:00 pm at And guess what? The Central Lions Seniors (113 Street & 111 Avenue). Closing Ceremonies Come voice your opinion, and volunteer, and were the same! Pat become active in the administration of Zone 6. never got a chance to tell our members what a great performance Zone 6 President was given by everyone there! Marshall Yaremcio

Word Play Scrabble: It’s all fun and games until someone loses an “i”. I saw a guy spill Scrabble letters all over the road. I asked him, “What’s the word on the street?” Many political speeches are like the horns on a steer: a point here, and a point there, with a lot of bull in-between.

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2014 Canada 55 Plus Games the 30th. I would like to congratulate not only What Does the Logo Mean? the medal winners, but also everyone who participated. You were wonderful ambassadors The colours of the logo and gracious winners for the Province. For have a distinctive those of you who do not know, our Alberta meaning. The RED participants were over 730 strong. The largest represents Canada and contingent ever attending a Canada Games. the Canada 55+ Games They won 166 Gold medals, 139 Silver and 89 Association, the BLUE Bronze for a total of 394 medals! Thank you, all represents Alberta and of you, to those who volunteered your time for the Alberta 55+, and many days to make these Canada Games the the GREEN represents best ever! Strathcona County, the Canada 55+ Games Community Engagement The host community of the County of Strathcona Society and volunteers. did a stellar job in making sure everything went off without any major problems. I would like “Happiness is Health” Games Motto to particularly give a huge THANK YOU to Leona Logie, who likes to be called ‘the Data “Happiness is Health” Entry Clerk’ for her many hours, days and was the 2014 Canada months of getting all your registration forms in, 55+ Games motto. From and everyone in the correct age group and August 27th through the category. This was an extremely difficult task 30th more than 2300 when working with well over 700 registrations. competitors took part Thank you Leona! Again, congratulations to in the Games; and you all.” many of the competitors were accompanied Pat Covington by spouses (non- Alberta Director, Canada Games participants) they all had to be accommodated Canada Games Golf: Red shirts are Yukon with lodging and food. As well, over 600 players. George Dashkewytch from Zone 8 said volunteers happily gave of their time and ‘he never had a good game’, and he shot a efforts. Countless officials, organizers, Games 78!! committees and government officials worked tirelessly from the time they learned that the 2014 Games were awarded to the County of Strathcona to host. It was the largest Games in the history of the Canada 55+ Games history, and quite possibly the most successful and well- run Games. Following is an e-mail to all Alberta 55+ members expressing congratulations from Pat Covington, Alberta Director, Canada Games.

“Hello to all Alberta 55 plus members who represented Alberta in the Canada Games in the County of Strathcona from August 27th to

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To Zone 6 Representatives know something, just ask Caroline!

Subject: “Happiness is Health” theme for Caroline worked as a hairdresser for 35 years, Canada 55+ Games, Strathcona County, and retired in 1993. In 1995 she joined ASCSRA – August 2014 now Alberta 55plus - to participate in Cribbage in the off-year games for Zone 4, and won Hello, Silver. In 1997, she served as secretary for Zone It was a great pleasure meeting you Games 4, and President in 2000. In 2001, she was asked people, and you do Stratford, proud to be Vice-President for Alberta South, and by radiating that warmth and friendly feeling from 2003-2005 served as President of Alberta with everyone you meet. 55plus, and from 2007-2009 as Past President.

The organization, volunteers, and everyone From 2009-2014 Caroline was Technical Director else, including the transportation department, for . She was also Provincial and the participants, were just great! Brampton Advisor in 2009 for Euchre and Military Whist, has ‘big shoes’ to fill, and a ‘tough act to follow’ in 2011 for Cribbage, and in 2013 for Euchre in 2016. and Floor Curling. In 2014 she volunteered for the Canada 55 Plus Games held in Strathcona Best regards, James Albergo County as a Specialist in Floor Curling. In 2015 Caroline was the Advisor for Euchre Thanks to Caroline Anker for in Lethbridge for the Alberta 55 Plus Winter 14 Years on the Provincial Board Games. Besides being active in Alberta 55 plus, she I first met Caroline Anker is president of the Wetaskiwin Senior Centre, at a Provincial Board Secretary for the Handi-Van Society, and Meeting in Red Deer, in Peace Hills Bingo Association for Wetaskiwin. 2009. I was impressed She also volunteers driving seniors to medical with her cheerful smile, appointments in Edmonton and Red Deer. She and her encyclopaedic still enjoys playing cards whenever possible knowledge of Alberta (Bridge, Cribbage and Canasta). She also 55plus, along with her often comes to Edmonton to be with her sister positive attitude and (Louise Libich) and her sister’s family, taking an way of dealing with active interest in their sports (baseball, rugby, current issues. The more football, and Ukrainian Dancing). I get to know Caroline, the more I am impressed with her volunteerism If there is something you need to get done, in helping to make Alberta the great province Caroline is right there to lend a helping hand. that it is today! I’m very proud to say that Caroline is my sister, and my friend. She is also a member of other Submitted by Marshall Yaremcio, senior clubs so ‘she can enjoy her life to the President, Zone 6 fullest’. A little history on Caroline Anker – a member Respectfully submitted, Louise Libich of Alberta 55plus – and known to some as “The Walking Book of Knowledge”. If you need to

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For Your Information numbers”. There goes another one from the list, at the hands of humans. The Alberta 55plus Board, working along with the Alberta 55plus Technical Committee, from I am truly disappointed that more effort was time to time needs to make decisions about not made to capture and relocate this lovely excluding or including activities in our Provincial creature. In hindsight, perhaps a little more Games. effort could have been made to research possible consequences to this action. In an There are certain definite criteria we need to era of fiscal restraint, perhaps a bullet is a lot keep an activity included. We need to have cheaper than a relocation strategy, but who four or more zones involved as a certain number are we to put a ‘price tag’ on a cougar’s of participants. This is for inclusion of a new head? “Don’t look over your shoulder, cougar activity or an exclusion of an existing activity. – just keep on running!” There are always rumours going around when this happens. At the time of this writing, another cougar has been shot for attacking a human being in We try to keep everyone informed when these the Fox Creek area, where a new oil fracking decisions are made, but obviously, we need endeavour is taking place. Humans encroach more communication between the Provincial on the cougar’s territory, and then we Board and the Zones. ‘exterminate’ them for being where we want to be. PLEASE, if you are not sure about something you hear, or if you need some information about the “Run cougar – run and hide!” Provincial Board, contact your Zone President, Submitted by Marshall Yaremcio or your Provincial President, Vern Hafso. Zone 6 Coordinators Appreciation Dinner Run, Cougar, Run! The Zone 6 Coordinators Appreciation Dinner Recently in the news, I heard of another was held on January 12th, 2015, in Central “Cougar Sighted in Greater Calgary”! Lions’ colourful atrium. The weather turned ‘iffy’, but most people managed the extreme Imagine the panic that grips parents at hearing wind chill. this news! Not to mention the fear of joggers and dog walkers on range roads! Appreciation gifts were handed out to retiring Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators. But first and foremost, what goes through my Helen Conrad was honoured for her service mind is, “Run cougar, run! Get the h**l out of as Coordinator of Military Whist and the Mary that Cowboy City, because you are going to Hogg Tournament, and her husband Gordon end up as the next victim!” Conrad was honoured for being Coordinator of Floor Shuffleboard, and Assistant Coordinator Am I the only one saddened by the death of of Floor Curling. Lyle Waun was honoured for his yet another big, wild and beautiful creature? service as Euchre Coordinator, as well as his wife Cougars are considered to be a ‘threatened Evelyn Waun for being Assistant Coordinator species who are abundant in parts of their of Euchre. Walter Mollenkoph was honoured range, but overall are declining in total for serving as Coordinator of Golf, 8-Ball and

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Snooker. Also honoured for her service as We, the Executive, thank you for all your years Horseshoes Coordinator was Carol Sievers. of volunteering, and for helping to keep our organization vibrant.

Evelyn & Lyle Waun Helen & Gordon Conrad Walter Mollenkoph

2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter very important to support mature 55plus Games – Lethbridge competitors in physical and intellectual competitions. These Games rarely receive the The long wait for the buses serious media exposure, to arrive, the rescheduling or the still evolving of pick-up areas, parking, blogosphere – the highs suitcases, and where and lows are rarely noted, to wait for buses, all except amongst fellow faded away as the giant participants. Greyhound buses pulled into designated loading More than 1100 active Albertans proved ‘age areas. Suddenly we is just a number’ in Lethbridge during the were off to the Games – Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games which ran from in comfort – with built-in February 19th to 22nd. Rumours were plentiful, toilets. “Let the Games begin!” and e-mails filled my computer requesting answers regarding Cross Country cancellations Getting ahead of the action, Games due to warm weather conditions. Finally, word participants, VIPs, and special guests all came out that – yes – Cross Country Skiing remarked about the excellent service at the was officially cancelled, and no alternative Games with regards to transportation, and venue close enough to Lethbridge could be pick-up schedules. No-one was left stranded! found as a substitute site. Following this shock, Thank you, Lethbridge, and Chartered Buses Alpine skiers were getting worried about their for a job well done! event too. Castle Mountain tried to keep the upper reaches for Down Hill Skiing open “Weather Fails to Cut Into Alberta and even stated they would make snow to accommodate us. But the weather was simply 55 plus Spirit!” too warm with south-westerly winds melting the snow even on the upper levels. The Province of Alberta is in its 35th year of supporting and engaging citizens in an Again, confirmation came from Lethbridge appreciation of active lifestyles, as a direct and Alberta Sport Connection that Alpine reflection in quality of life as we age. Itis Skiing was also cancelled. There were many

21 ZONE 6 first-time participants who lucked out at our Opening and Closing Ceremonies were well Winter Games. And the host community gained staged, and enjoyed by all – especially the some added revenue from the Games. dancing of the youngsters, the singing, the Drums and the Drama. Definitely one of the Games are good for the City of Lethbridge, best ever Opening and Closing Ceremonies! returning in this role after a successfully hosted Games in 2009. They have a long track-record The photo below is one of Edmonton’s own of staging successful sporting events. It gives Bridge, taken at night, displaying Lethbridge a chance to show off its many the recent “Light Up the Bridge” results. assets. From my view point as a Provincial Zone 6 gathered up pennies at one of their Coordinators’ meetings – enough to purchase one bulb towards the Lighting up of the Bridge. Can you tell which bulb is ours? (No, we couldn’t either!) But isn’t it pretty?

Board member, the volunteers, the host city of Lethbridge, the welcoming warm weather, and the very friendly people were excellent ambassadors of the Games.

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Zone 7 President’s Report In August the push was on for anyone to take The year of 2014 part in the Canada games held in Sherwood disappeared rapidly Park. Thanks to all that took part and brought due to the fact we home medals. were very busy with our events. A big On October 19 the Two Hills Senior Club hosted thanks to all the our awards banquet plus entertainment for the volunteers that make afternoon. At this event, Alberta 55 plus pins these activities run were handed out. These were 1-10 yr. , 4-15 so smoothly. Without yr. , 3-20yr. and 3- 25 yr. Other achievements you, we couldn’t were recognized at this banquet. Frank & Eva have all the activities Podlowski were highly praised for all the work for the seniors of Zone they did for the 25 years they been with Alberta 7 to participate in. 55 plus. Gifts and thanks were handed to them. They have moved out of our area. They will be On June 24-26 our mini games were held in greatly missed by all of us. . This was a great success. Many thanks to Bonnyville and district for hosting Submitted by and sponsoring these games and also the volunteers and the participants that took part Joe Ibach in the games. President Lakeland Senior Games Association

Zone 7 had 29 participants at the Canada Games, bringing home a total of 26 medals!

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS & Rod Hunter (Viking) Mixed Ice Curling 65+, William McGregor (Bonnyville) Discus 85+ Maida Baskerville (Cold Lake) Women’s Low Gross Golf 75+, Ann & Sandy Brown () BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS Bocce Open Pairs, Edward Clark & Jeff Essex (Wainwright) Darts Men’s Doubles 55+, William Mark Krevenky, Doreen Lafreniere, Patricia McGregor (Bonnyville) Javelin 85+, William Swedgan, Molly Yurkowski, and Del Smith (St. McGregor (Bonnyville) Shot Put 85+, Claudette Paul/Elk Point) 5 Pin Bowling POA 75+ Team, Roy (Bonnyville) Women’s Low Gross Golf 65+, Daisy Fraser ( St. Paul) Women’s 50 m Backstroke Susan Shewchuk (Lac La Biche) 200 m Track Swimming 60+, Daisy Fraser (St. Paul) Women’s Women’s 80+ Relay Swimming, Joe Ibach (Vilna) Javelin 75+, Joe Ibach (Vilna) Discus 75+, Joe Ibach (Vilna) SILVER MEDAL WINNERS Shot Put 75+, Susan Shewchuk (Lac La Biche) 100 m Track Women’s 80+, Faye Smith (Elk Daisy Fraser (St. Paul) Women’s 100 m. Freestyle Point) 5 Pin Bowling POA 65+ Swimming 60+, Vernon & Jan Hafso and Louise

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Pictures (left to right):

Vivian Bryant (Bonnyville) with her quilt “A French Romance” on display at the Gallery 501 during the Canada Games. This quilt is hand appliqued and hand quilted.

Joe Ibach from Vilna – Joe received bronze in the javelin, discus and shot put for the 75+ division.

Willie McGregor (Bonnyville) throwing the javelin. He is 91 years old and won gold in javelin and shot put, silver in discus.

Willie McGregor (Bonnyville) with his medals in the 85+ athletics.

Ann and Sandy Brown from Spedden won gold in Bocce Open Pairs.

Zone 7 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Bronze – 55+ Men’s Ice Curling – (Cold Lake) Senior Games Results Orville MacDonald, James Urlacher, Gerry Delamont, Zane Pikowicz Zone 7 had 101 participants attend the Winter games in Lethbridge. With the large distances Bronze – 65+ Men’s Ice Curling – Floyd Kunnas in Zone 7, we were pleased to have so many (St. Paul), John Nott (Innisfree) John Fleming brave the weather conditions and come out (Irma) Pres Winter (Viking) for the play-offs. We had 14 five-pin bowlers, 4 duplicate bridge players, 2 teams of carpet Bronze – 55+ Mixed Ice Curling – (Viking) Rod bowlers (8 players), 2 dart competitors, 2 pairs and Louise Hunter, Jan Hafso and Greg Terlesky in Euchre, 3 hockey teams, 6 ice curling teams, 2 snooker players, 1 scrabble player and 2 Bronze – 55+ Hockey Team – The pairs in table shuffleboard attend the Games Sweats: Ted Cavanagh, Dan Gervais, Roland in Lethbridge. Gervais, Rod Pazniak, Darryl Luchynski, Des McMillan, Howie Staniforth (Lloydminster) Gold – 70+ Open Pool Snooker - Wilfred Collins Denis Fagnan, Glen Dutertre, Keith Johnson, (Cold Lake) Dean Senecal (Bonnyville) Denis Prefontaine (Blackfoot), Brian Hozak, Murray Hozak Silver – Euchre – Mildred Rokos () and Kay () and Jan Stewart (Cold Lake) Walker ()

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Pictures (left to right):

The Vilna Carpet Bowling 55+ Open Team – Susan Nay, Mary Piwowar, Alex Barabash, Pauline Ibach. They didn’t win but they sure had fun!

Silver Medal Winners – Eucher Open Pairs – Mildred Rokos (Ryley) and Kay Walker (Tofeild)

Gold Medal Winner – Wilfred Collins (Cold Lake) Pool/ Snooker – 70+ Open

Vic and Arnold Ouellette carried in Zone 7 banner

Congratulations! Germain & Marie Routhier from Ft. McMurray celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on November 18, 2014.

ZONE 8

Congratulations to the Zone 8 2015 Alberta Now that spring is teasing us with arrival, 55plus Winter Games Team on bringing back thoughts turn to getting prepared for the 2015 the Spirit of Participation Trophy – two games Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games to be held in in a row!! (Zone 8 also won the award at the Strathmore this summer. We hope for the largest 2013 Alberta 55plus Winter Games.) Looks like ever Zone 8 contingent and invite all 55plussers the trophy may have a permanent home in to check out the events and find something the north country! In addition, participants also that intrigues or interests. Zone 8 has never won 2 Gold medals (55+ Women’s Darts Singles fielded a full team, there are always empty and 55+ Women’s Darts Doubles), 3 Silver spots – let’s fill them all this summer!! The Arts medals( 55+ Women’s Ice Curling, 70+ Mixed and Crafts and Creative Writing competitions Singles Bowling and 65+ Men’s Singles Bowling) are particularly undersubscribed from this zone and 2 Bronze medals (55+ Men’s Singles Darts – and yet we know there are many 55plussers and 75+ Women’s Singles Bowling). Great effort in our zone who are talented and creative by the team! and producing original, quality pieces of work. Don’t be shy – get those entries in!!

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Athletics 55+, 65+ 75 + Ladies & Men’s Low Gross 55+,60+,65+,70+,75+,80+ Mens & Womens. Horseshoes 55+ Men’s & Womens Time Predicted. 55+ Open 40’ A,B,C,D, ringer percentages Bocce 65+ Open 30’ A,B,C,D, ringer percentages. 55+ Open Team; 70+ Open Team Military Whist Bridge, Contract 55+ Open teams of 4 55+ Open Partners. Pickleball Cribbage 55+,65+ Men’s & Women’s Doubles 55+ Open singles, 70+ Open singles 55+, 65+ Mixed Doubles. 55+ Open Doubles, 70+ Open Doubles Pool (8 Ball) Cycling 55+ Men’s & Women’s Singles, 55+, 65+, Men’s & Women’s Singles 10km; 75+ 70+ Men’s Singles. Men’s singles 10km. Slo-pitch 55+ Men’s & Women’sTime Predicted 10km. 55+ Men’s, 65+ Men’s, 70+ Men’s Teams Floor Curling 55+ Co-ed Team. 55+ & 70+ Open Team Swimming Floor Shuffleboard 55+,60+,65+,70+75+ Men’s & Women’s 55+ & 70+ Open Team 55+ Men’s & Women’s Time Predicted. Golf Tennis 55+, 65+, 75+ Ladies & Men’s Callaway 55+ & 70+ Men’s & Women’s Doubles. System.

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Creative Writing Contacts - 5 Different categories, visit www.alberta55plus.ca for info.

Zone 1 - Pat Kincade - 403-524-0929 - [email protected] - Deadline for entries April 1, 2015

Zone 2 - Holly Wood - 403-272-1338 - [email protected] - Deadline for entries May 2, 2015

Zone 3 - Carolyn Alway - 403-272-6038 - [email protected] - Deadline for entries April 15, 2015

Zone 4 - Rosella Snopek - 780-608-1391 - [email protected] - Deadline April 30, 2015

Zone 5 - Darlene Hunneman - 780-968-1665 - [email protected] - Deadline April 30, 2015

Zone 6 - Eleanore Frend - 780-462-7488 - [email protected] - Deadline May1, 2015

Zone 7 - Mary Ann Letty - 780-639-3517 - [email protected] - Deadline May1, 2015

Zone 8 - Freddi Bromling - 780-882-7671 - [email protected] - Deadline May 1, 2015

Arts & Crafts - 46 Different categories, visit www.alberta55plus.ca for info.

Zone 1 - Pat Kincade - 403-524-0929 - [email protected] - Deadline for Entries: June 1st, 2015 - Nord-bridge Senior Centre - Items judged on June 8th.

Zone 2 - Irene Willett - 403-337-2125 - [email protected] - Submit entries on June 19th to Carstairs & Community Half Century Assoc. 1139 Osler St. - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Public viewing June 20th 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Zone 3 - Carolyn Alway - 403-272-6038 - [email protected] - Submit entries to Thornview Senior Center - 5600 Centre St. North, on June 12, 2015, noon to 4:00 p.m., Viewing and tea June 13th from 2:00 p.m.

Zone 4 - Eileen/Dennis Ensminger - 403-783-6156 [email protected] - Submit entries to Ponoka Drop-In Centre 5015 -46 Ave. June 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Viewing June 13th from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Tea to follow.

Zone 5 - Joyce Goerz - 780-339-2412 - [email protected] - submit Crafts to Tomahawk ( 51122 hwy. 759) on May 23, 2015 Entries accepted from 10:00 a.m. to noon. All other categories: Bring entries to Stony Plain Legion - 4902 - 44 Ave., May 4th before 11:00 a.m.

Zone 6 - Isabelle Kleparchuk - 780-455-0128 - [email protected] - Submit entries to Central Lions 11113 - 113 Street, Edmonton May 29th - 12:00 -3:00p.m. or May 30th - 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Zone 7 - Marie Routhier - 780-743-3657 - [email protected] - Submit entries to Golden Years Activity Centre 10111 Main St, Fort McMurray - June 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Viewing June 23 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Zone 8 - Mary Hemmingway - 780-532-2951- [email protected] - Submit entries to Golden Age Centre 10222 - 101 Ave. - June 4th at 10:00 a.m.

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With the Winter Games behind us, scheduling is now underway for the 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games being held in Strathmore. The playoff schedule is being finalized and will be updated as venues and dates are made available. All playoffs must be completed by June 8, 2015 and participants must be a paid 2015 member of Alberta 55 Plus. The preliminary schedule is below. Please check www.sunnysouth55plus.com website for updates.

ACTIVITY EVENT LOCATION DATE REG. BY CONTACT PHONE EMAIL

Athletics 4 events plus relay TBA TBA Clay Olsen 382-0492 [email protected]

Bocce 55+ & 70+ Open Cardston June 2 May 25 Frankie Leavitt 653-2275 [email protected]

Contract Bridge Open Pairs Brooks May 20 May 13 Laurel Tooke 362-4377 [email protected]

Creative Writing Open Pairs Lethbridge April Pat Kincade 524-0929 [email protected]

Cribbage 55+ & 70+ Nord-Bridge Seniors Double Double Mike 381-0495 [email protected] Singles/Dbl 1904 - 13 Ave. N Apr 18 Bennett Single Apr 25

Cycling Barnwell TBA TBA Maynard Roelofs 327-5424 [email protected]

Floor Curling Open (4’s) Nord-Bridge Seniors 55+ 1904 - 13 Ave. N Apr 27 Apr 20 Clay Olsen 382-0492 [email protected] 70+ Apr 27 May 4

Floor Shuffleboard Open (2’s) Nord-Bridge Seniors May 28 May 21 Lorna 380-4930 [email protected] 1904 - 13 Ave. N Vandervalk

Golf M/W Picture TBA TBA Maynard 327-5424 [email protected] Callaway Butte Roelofs 55+, 65+, 75+

Horseshoes 55+ & 65+ Open Lion’s Park TBA TBA Clay Olsen 382-0492 [email protected]

Military Whist Open (4’s) Hays April 30 April 23 Jan Clifton 725-3937

Pool 8-Ball 55+ & 70+ Lethbridge May 8 May 1 Maynard 327-5424 [email protected] Roelofs

Slow Pitch Mens 55+,65+,70+ Medicine Hat TBA TBA Clay Olsen 382-0492 [email protected] Coed 55+ Kin Coolie

Swimming 4 events plus relay May 13 May 6 Ray Monpetit 625-3114 [email protected] AM start

Tennis M&W dbl Lethbridge TBA TBA Maynard 327-5424 [email protected] 55+ & 70+ Tennis Club Roelofs

Pickle Ball 55+ & 65+ mixed TBA TBA TBA Clay Olsen 382-0492 [email protected]

Arts & Crafts Open Nord-Bridge Seniors June 8 June 1 Pat Kincade 524-0929 [email protected] Lethbridge

Creative Writing Open 46 Mt. Rundle Rd. W. Apr. 23 Apr. 16 Pat Kincade 524-0929 [email protected] Lethbridge T1K 7B5

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BIG COUNTRY SENIOR SPORTS SOCIETY Please contact Zone 2 Activity Director, NICK RADMANOVICH at (403) 932-2993 or email: [email protected] for additional information. You must register at least seven days prior to each Event.

EVENT VENUE DATE COORDINATOR

Bridge - Contract Happy Gang Seniors April 18, 2015 Rick Dunn Strathmore - Lakeside Blvd Sat. 9:00 a.m. (403) 324-5556 / [email protected]

Cribbage Happy Gang Seniors April 25, 2015 Joss Binns Strathmore - Lakeside Blvd Sat. 9:00 a.m. (403) 934-2458 / [email protected]

Whist Happy Gang Seniors May 2, 2015 Roger Lien Strathmore - Lakeside Blvd Sat. 9:00 a.m. (403) 934-9240 / [email protected]

Creative Writing Email Entries to: [email protected] May 2, 2015 Holly Wood (403) 272-1338 / [email protected]

Floor Curling Canmore Senior Association May 9, 2015 Garry Hunt Canmore - 600 - 9th Street Sat. 9:00 a.m. (403) 678-4932

Pool - 8 Ball Happy Gang Seniors May 15, 2015 Amine Alame Strathmore - Lakeside Blvd Fri. 9:00 a.m. (403) 390-1417 / [email protected]

Horseshoes Lions Rodeo Park May 23, 2015 Henry Veldhuis Cochrane - 5th Avenue Sat. 10:00 a.m. (403) 932-2097 / [email protected]

Swimming Strathmore Swimming Pool May 24, 2015 Karie Schultz Strathmore - Brent Blvd Sun. 10:00 a.m. (403) 901-5289 / [email protected]

Floor Shuffleboard Strathmore Curling Rink May 27, 2015 Joss Binns Strathmore - Brent Blvd Wed. 9:00 a.m. (403) 934-2458 / [email protected]

Pickleball Strathmore - Wheatland and May 31, 2015 Lynn Thurston Crowther Schools - Brent Blvd Sun. 9:00 a.m. (403) 934-3394 / [email protected]

Tennis Strathmore Tennis Courts June 6, 2015 Rob Procter Strathmore - Brent Blvd Sat. 10:00 a.m. (403) 934-2438 / [email protected]

Bocce Happy Gang Seniors June 7, 2015 Arnold Fieldburg Strathmore - Lakeside Blvd Sun. 9:00 a.m. (403) 934-5114 / [email protected]

Golf Strathmore Golf Course June 11, 2015 Joss Binns Strathmore - Wheatland Trail Thurs. 8:30 a.m. (403) 934-2458 / [email protected]

Slow-Pitch Softball Strathmore Ball Diamonds June 12, 2015 Nick Radmanovich Strathmore - Wheatland Trail Fri. 2:00 p.m. (403) 932-2993 / [email protected]

Athletics Glenmore Athletic Park June 13, 2015 Joss Binns Calgary - 50 Ave. SW Sat. 11:00 a.m. (403) 934-2458 / [email protected]

Cycling Edenbrook Gardens June 14, 2015 Bud Sedman Calgary - Springbank and 17 Ave. SW Sun. 9:30 a.m. (403) 452-3656 / [email protected]

Arts & Crafts Carstairs Century Club June 19, 2015 Irene Willett Carstairs - Osler Street Fr. 1:00 - 4:00 (403) 337-2125 / [email protected]

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ACTIVITY AGE/CATEGORY EVENT DATE LOCATION DEADLINE COORDINATOR Arts & Crafts & Jun. 12/13 Thornview Seniors Jun. 12 Carolyn Alway Creative Writing 5600 Centre St. N Apr. 15 (403) 272-6038 Athletics M&W55+,60+,65+, 100, 200, 800, Jun. 13 Glenmore Track Jun. 6 Doug Kyle 70+,75+,80+ 1500, 3000m Races 11:00 a.m. 50 Ave. & 16 St. SW (403) 255-7932 Discus, Javelin, Long Jump,Shot Put M&W 55+ 2 Km & 3 Km Time Predicted Walk Extra medal: 4 X 100m Relay Bocce 55+ Open Team of 4 Jun. 4 Thornview Seniors May 28 Debbie Stapleton 70+ Open Team of 4 Jun. 5 5600 Centre St. N (403) 640-4515 10:00 a.m. Bridge-Contract 55+ Open Pairs Apr. 11 Confederation Park Apr. 4 Tom Wilcock 11:00 a.m. 55+ Activity Centre (403) 460-8241 2212 13 Street NW Cribbage 55+, 70+ Singles Apr. 9 Greater Forest Lawn Apr. 2 Norm Thomas 10:00 a.m. 55 Plus Centre (403) 246-2756 55+, 70+ Doubles Apr. 23 3425 26 Ave. SE Apr. 16 Cycling M&W 55+, 65+, M 75+ 10 km & 20 km Time Jun. 14 Edenbrook Gardens Jun. 7 David Lawson Trial Race 9:30 a.m. Lwr Springbank Rd (403) 614-2319 M&W 55+ 10 km Time Predicted 17th Ave. SW [email protected] Floor Curling 55+, 70+ Open Team of 4 May 7 Greater Forest Lawn Apr. 30 Cordella Schwengler 10:00 am 55 Plus Centre (403) 272-2778 3425 26 Ave. SE Floor 55+ Open Pairs May 23 Thornview Seniors May 13 Bill Phillips Shuffleboard 70+ Open Pairs May 20 5600 Centre St. N (403) 274-8707 10:00 a.m. Golf M&W 55+, 65+, 75+ Low Gross Jun. 9 Heather Glen GC May 31 Dan Guglielmin M&W 55+, 65+, 75+ Net Callaway 10:00 a.m. Glenmore Tr. & 100 St. SE (403) 289-0352 Horseshoes Open 55+ A, B, C, D Ringer Apr. 25 Calgary Horseshoe Apr. 18 Sid Aker & Open 65+ % Categories 10:00 am Club (403) 273-9282 4310 - 78 Ave. SE Military Whist 55+ Open Team of 4 May 5 Marlborough Hall Apr. 28 Lenora Schwabb 10:00 am 636 Marlborough Way NE (403) 272-4883 Pickleball M&W 55+, 65+ Doubles Jun. 13 Oakridge Jun. 6 Gord McLure Mixed 55+, 65+ Doubles 9:00 am Community Courts (403) 238-3320 9504 Oakfield Dr. SW Pool 8-Ball Men 70+ Singles May 8 Chalks Billiards Apr. 30 Rick Strong Men 55+, Women 55+ Singles May 9 15110 Bannister (403) 281-3867 11:30 am Road SE Slo-Pitch Men 55+, 65+, 70+ 14 Player Rosters T.B.D. T.B.D. Norm Thomas 55+ has max 4 under 60 (403) 246-2756 COED 55+ 14 Player - 3 Women Swimming M&W 55+, 60+, 65+ 50m, 10m Back, Breast May 26 Talisman Centre May 19 Keith Shaw 70+, 75+ Free, 75m I.M. 8:45 am 2225 McLEod Tr. SE (403) 252-9238 M&W 55+ 400m Free Time Pred. 4x25m Open Relay Tennis M&W 55+, 70+ Doubles Apr. 17 Calgary Winter Club Apr. 10 Al Bailey No Mixed Doubles 2:00 pm 4611 - 14 Street NW (403) 239-6968

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PEP RALLY - July 5, 2015 Lacombe Memorial Centre, County Room, 5214 - 50 Avenue, 1:00 p.m.

ACTIVITY DATE LOCATION REGISTER BY CONTACT Athletics May 23 Ponoka High School May 16 Dennis & Eileen Ensminger 10:30 a.m. 6002 – 54 St. (403) 783-6156 / [email protected]

Bocce June 10 Lacombe Memorial Centre June 3 Sharyn Pahl 10:00 a.m. 5214 - 50 Ave. (403) 350-6024 / [email protected]

Contract Bridge April 29 Wetaskiwin Senior Centre April 22 Caroline Anker 10:00 a.m. 5216 – 54 St. 780-352-3541 / [email protected]

Cribbage - Doubles April 1 Big Valley Drop In March 25 Sue Boswell 10:00 a.m. Main St. (403) 876-2031 / [email protected]

Cribbage - Singles April 11 Drop-In Center April 4 Brenda Restall 10:00 a.m. 5110 – 54A Ave. (403) 843-2689 / [email protected]

Cycling April 21 East of Red Deer April 19 Rosella Snopek evening Near Haynes (780) 608-1391 / [email protected]

Floor Curling April 8 Stettler Rec Centre April 2 Jacquie Dietrich 10:00 a.m. 6202 – 44 Ave. (403) 884-2565 / [email protected]

Floor Shuffleboard May 2 Stettler Rec Centre April 28 Fern Borgel 10:00 a.m. 6202 – 44 Ave. (403) 742-3094 / [email protected]

Golf June 1 Montgomery Glen Golf Course May 25 Caroline Anker 10:00 a.m. Westaskiwin (780) 352-3541 / [email protected]

Horseshoes June 7 Golden Circle June 1 Hazel Heistad 2:30 pm. 4620 – 47A Ave., Red Deer (403) 782-3082 / [email protected]

Military Whist April 25 Jolly Senior Centre April 18 Lisa Hawksworth 10:00 a.m. 5119 – 50 Ave., Mirror (403) 788-3890 / [email protected]

Pickleball May 30 Near Camrose Aquatic Centre May 27 Dean Edwards 11:00 a.m. 5600 – 44 Ave. (780) 678-2643 / [email protected]

Pool-8 Ball June 6 Corner Pockets June 1 Dixie Pinchbeck 1:30 p.m. C1-2310 – 50 Ave., Red Deer (403) 729-3243 / [email protected]

Slo-Pitch May 27, June 3 Bashaw Stampede Grounds May 25 Rosella Snopek 5:30 p.m. Hwy 53 (780) 608-1391 / [email protected]

Swimming May 8 Stettler Rec Centre May 1 Fern Borgel 10:30 a.m. 6202 – 44 Ave. (403) 742-3094 / [email protected]

Tennis June 6 Red Deer Tennis Club June 1 Gloria Zukiwsky 10:00 a.m. 4401 – 47 Ave. (403) 342-7540 / [email protected]

Arts & Crafts Submit: June 11 Ponoka Drop-In Centre Viewing: Dennis / Eileen Ensminger 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 5015 – 46 Ave. June 13 (403) 783-6156 Judging June 12th 12 - 1:30 p.m. OR Brenda Restall No access allowed (403) 843-2689

Creative Writing Submit by: Email: April 30 Rosella Snopek April 30 [email protected] or mail to: (780) 608-1391 / [email protected] 3307 Erickson Drive Camrose, AB T4V 3X1

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EVENT LOCATION REGISTER BY DATE CONTACT

Athletics TBA May 15 TBA George Oko (780) 348-5672 / [email protected]

Art & Photography Stony Plain May 4 Darlene Hunneman Royal Canadian Legion (780) 968-1665

Crafts Tomahawk May 23 Joyce Goerz 51122 - Hwy759 10:00 a.m. (780) 339-2412

Bocce Jarvie June 1 June 4 Nancy Thomas 1:00 p.m. (780) 349-4380 / [email protected]

Bridge - Contract April 20 April 25 Leona Logie 50A Spruce Ave. 10:00 a.m. (780) 467-2558 / [email protected]

Creative Writing #121,3400 - 48 St., All entries must Darlene Hunneman Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1V8 be received by: May 4 (780) 968-1665 / [email protected]

Cribbage Barrhead May 4 May 11 Besse Stevens (780) 584-2536

Cycling TBA May 15 TBA George Oko (780) 348-5672 / [email protected]

Floor Curling Hall May 9 May 14 Nancy Thomas 10:00 a.m. (780) 349-4380 / [email protected]

Floor Shuffleboard Tomahawk May 1 May 8 Joyce Goerz (780) 339-2412 / [email protected]

Golf Westlock June 5 June10 Marlene Fizer (780) 349-3253 / [email protected]

Horseshoes Leduc May 29 June 5 Bernie Schoenberger (780) 986-4075 / [email protected]

Military Whist Tomahawk April 21 April 28 Joyce Goerz (780) 339-2412 / [email protected]

Pool - 8 Ball Darwell April 18 April 25 George Richardson 10:00 a.m. (780) 892-2457 / [email protected]

Pickleball Westlock Spirit Center May 9 May 16 George Oko 10:00 a.m. (780) 348-5672 / [email protected]

Swimming Westlock Aquatic Center May 18 May 23 Bob Milligan 10:00 a.m. (780) 785-3744 / [email protected]

Tennis TBA May 23 TBA George Oko (780) 348-5672 / [email protected]

Slo-Pitch Sangudo May 20 May 30 - 31 Bob Milligan (55 male & 65 male) (780) 785-3744 / [email protected]

Slo-Pitch Sangudo May 20 May 30 - 31 George Richardson (55 co-ed & 70 male) (780) 892-2457 / [email protected]

33 ZONE 6 PLAY-OFF QUALIFYING SCHEDULE

ACTIVITY DATE LOCATION REGISTER BY CONTACT Athletics June 1 Strathcona Athletic Park TBA Arnold Nett 6:00pm (780) 475-8971 / [email protected]

Bocce May 19 Central Lions TBA Stan Androschuk 9:30am 11113 – 113 Street (780) 484-2168 / [email protected]

Bridge - Contract April 7 Central Lions TBA Gloria Zielinski 9:30am 11113 – 113 Street (780) 488-3131 / [email protected]

Cribbage April 24 Calder Seniors TBA Bob Blackwood TBA 12963 – 120 Street (780) 473-0750 / [email protected]

Cycling May 23 or 30 Hawrelak Park TBA Harvey Ford 8:30am 9930 Groat Road (780) 434-1063 / [email protected]

Floor Curling May 15 Calder Seniors TBA Mike Dolynny TBA 12963 – 120 Street (780) 457-5036 / [email protected]

Floor Shuffleboard May 9 SEESA TBA Louise Libach TBA (780) 466-4890 / [email protected]

Golf May 26 Raven Crest TBA Ray McMurray 8:30am Shotgun 251 153 Ave NW (780) 435-6622 / [email protected]

Horseshoes TBA TBA TBA Enid Dewald (780) 454-4078

Military Whist April 17 Central Lions TBA Delores Heck 9:30am 11113 – 113 Street (780) 760-9641 / [email protected]

Pickleball May 23 Riverbend Courts Registration Linda Dane Rainout: May 30 14710 - 53 Avenue Starts April 15 (780) 436-0502 / [email protected]

Pool – 8 Ball TBA TBA TBA Elaine Maxwell (780) 483-2983 / [email protected]

Slo-Pitch June 1 – June 4 Airways Park TBA Bill Yakymyshyn TBA 11303 – 113 Street (780) 437-6598 / [email protected]

Swimming May 13 & 15 Bonnie Doon Pool TBA Dwight Robinson (780) 461-2941 10am-12noon or Kay Harper (780) 433-5459 / [email protected]

Tennis TBA TBA TBA Eunice Barron (780) 435-7541 / [email protected]

Arts & Crafts Submit: May 30 Central Lions May 30 Isabelle Kleparchuk 8-10am 11113 – 113 Street 12:00pm (780) 455-0128 / [email protected]

Creative Writing Submit: May 30 Central Lions May 30 Marshall Yaremcio 11113 – 113 Street (780) 434-1754 / [email protected]

34 ZONE 7 PLAY-OFF QUALIFYING SCHEDULE

To enter the Summer Games Play-offs contact your Area Director or Activity Director Vic Ouellette (780) 594-3017 or [email protected]

ACTIVITY LOCATION DATE Floor Curling Cold Lake April 22, 2015 10 am Seniors Centre Deadline: April 15, 2015

Cribbage Elk Point April 29, 2015 10 am Seniors Centre Deadline: April 22, 2015

Floor Shuffleboard Bonnyville May 6, 2015 10 am Seniors Drop in Centre Deadline April 29, 2015

Pool-8 Ball Bonnyville May 6, 2015 10 am Seniors Drop in Centre Deadline April 29, 2015

Contract Bridge Vermilion May 14, 2015 10 am Senior Centre Deadline: May 7, 2015

Pickleball Bonnyville May 21, 2015 9 am Centennial Centre Deadline: May 7, 2015

Bocce & Horseshoes St Paul May 26, 2015 10 am Senior Citizens Centre Deadline: May 19, 2015

Military Whist Lac La Biche May 28, 2015 10 am Heritage Centre Deadline: May 21, 2015

Athletics Lloydminster May 27, 2015 4pm Comprehensive High School Deadline: May 20, 2015

Swimming TBA TBA

Slo Pitch Vermilion TBA

Golf Mannville TBA

Cycling TBA TBA

Tennis TBA TBA

35 ZONE 8 PLAY-OFF QUALIFYING SCHEDULE

For information call Zone 8 Activity Directory Mary @ (780) 523-6355 PEP RALLY - , July 4th, 1:00 p.m. - call Mary (780) 523-6355

ACTIVITY LOCATION REGISTER BY DATE CONTACT

Athletics May 9 Al 55+ 60+ 65+ 70+ 75+ Grande Prairie May 6 9:00 a.m. (780) 882-7671

Bocce June 6 Viney 55+ 70+ Kinuso June 3 10:00 a.m. (780) 775-2271

Bridge – Contract April 11 Ethel 55+ Faust April 8 1:00 p.m. (780) 355-3566

Cribbage – Singles May 16 Mary 55+ 70+ Peace River May 13 10:00 a.m. (780) 624-4615

Cribbage – Doubles May 3 Renee 55+ 70+ April 29 10:00 a.m. (780) 837-0601

Cycling May 23 Bob 55+ 65+ 75+ Fairview May 20 10:00 a.m. (780) 835-4652

Floor Curling April 18 Alicemary 55+ April 15 10:00 a.m. (780) 523-3227

Floor Curling April 17 Ruby 70+ Valleyview April 14 10:00 a.m. (780) 524-3224

Floor Shuffleboard May 23 Ken 55+ 70+ Fairview May 20 1:00 p.m. (780) 835-2695

Golf May 24 Liz 55+ 70+ Fairview May 20 9:00 a.m. (780) 835-5172

Horseshoes May 17 Ethel 55+ 60+ 65+ 70+ Faust May 15 1:00 p.m. (780) 355-4615

Military Whist May 30 Mary 55+ open Grimshaw May 27 10:00 a.m. (780) 624-4615

Pickle Ball June 13 Pat 55+ 65+ Valleyview June 10 10:00 a.m. (780) 524-5898

Pool – 8 Ball May 2 Mary 55+ 70+ April 29 1:00 p.m. (780) 523-6355

Slow Pitch June 5 Ron 55+ 60+ 65+ 70+ Grande Prairie June 3 (780) 532-2951

Swimming May 23 Liz 55+ 60+ 65+ 70+ Fairview May 20 (780) 835-5172

Tennis June 7 Mary 55+ High Prairie June 4 1:00 p.m. (780) 523-6355

Arts & Crafts Golden Age Centre Submit Entries Between Mary 55+ Grande Prairie on June 3 10 – 11 a.m. 780-532-2951

Creative Writing Email entries (preferred) 9049-102 Ave. Must be Freddie 55+ or Mail to: Grande Prairie received by (780) 882-7671 T8X 1G8 May 1 [email protected]

36 SG_jiAlberta55Plus_WINNERad_Mar2015.indd 1 37 2015-03-24 2:20 PM Your Alberta 55 plus Board of Directors President Vern Hafso Past President Pat Covington VP North Lea Dashkewytch VP South Doug Campbell Secretary Rosella Snopek Treasurer David Johnston Technical Director South Nick Radmanovich (403) 935-2993 Technical Director North Mary Zabolotniuk (780) 523-6355 Provincial Coordinator (Staff) Sean Rathwell (403) 803-9852 President - Zone 1 Mike Bennett (403) 381-0495 President - Zone 2 Dave Neustater (403) 586-0210 President - Zone 3 Doug Kyle (403) 255-7932 President - Zone 4 Sue Boswell (403) 876-2031 President - Zone 5 George Oko (780) 348-5672 President - Zone 6 Marshall Yaremcio (780) 819-1754 President - Zone 7 Joe Ibach (780) 636-2243 President - Zone 8 Lea Dashkewytch (780) 355-3586

Alberta 55 plus Office Percy Page Centre 11759 Groat Road Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6

Sean Rathwell 4950208 Provincial Director 1-855-955-PLUS (403-803-9852) [email protected] www.alberta55plus.ca