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Manitobans from starting to smoke 204-467-9000 A new training program for personal Dec. 1, 2015 care home staff on lifting and transfer- and help smokers quit, it will also [email protected] ring residents will support even better ENHANCED RENT reduce health care costs for all care for Manitobans living in personal ASSIST SHELTER Manitobans.” Advertising: care homes and help to reduce work- Under this initiative, organizations BENEFIT PROGRAM with proven experience in tobacco 204-467-9000 place injuries, Health Minister Sharon TO HELP MANITOBANS Blady and Labour and Immigration reduction activities will be asked to submit proposals to demonstrate how Contributing Writers / Minister Erna Braun announced. WITH LOW INCOMES they intend to use the funding to sup- Submissions: “The Safe Resident Handling “Over the next decade Manitoba will Program supports the implementation need thousands more workers for good port programming in youth prevention Scott Taylor - The BUZZ of safe lift and transfer training and careers in skilled and specialized jobs,” or smoking cessation. Each eligible NGO will receive an extensive list of cri- Roger Currie - Currie’s Corner policies to help protect residents and said Minister Kevin Chief. “Giving peo- workers from injuries that can happen ple that are training or transitioning to teria that must be met to apply, such Bill Ward - DRIVEN! Auto Review as ensuring a focus on vulnerable sub- Shirley Hill - Financial News when lifting and transferring resi- work this stability now, when they dents,” said Minister Blady. “This need it the most, means they will be populations that smoke at high rates William Thomas - Humour Column funding will be used to develop there when we need them the most.” and require additional, specific sup- Adrian Powell - Crosswords provincewide training to prevent The Rent Assist program provides ports to increase the chance of suc- J.W. Crane Memorial Library - Book Reviews injuries, as well as monitoring and financial benefits for people who pay cessfully quitting. Proposals that Rick Goodman reporting processes to better track more than 25 per cent of their income involve partnerships to enhance suc- information from personal care homes on rent for a modest apartment in the cessful outcomes are encouraged, the across Manitoba.” private market. 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NEWSBITS • making it illegal to smoke in a pri- • a no-appointment-needed, walk-in dents were registered in French to the exact shape, size and location of vate vehicle when someone under option located at River Point Centre; schools and 22,725 were registered in the tumor. the age of 16 is present. • a website with up-to-date informa- French-immersion programs. “CancerCare Manitoba appreciates The minister noted the government tion on services available and how This proposed legislation would con- the government’s commitment to pro- is particularly proud that provincial ini- services can be accessed; and tribute to improving outcomes for fran- vide Manitobans with leading-edge tiatives have been effective at reducing • an online self-screening tool to help cophones and ensure that Manitoba equipment to treat cancer,” said Dr. Sri tobacco use among youth. According to guide people to the most appropriate continues to benefit from a strong and Navaratnam, president and chief exec- the Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring service to meet their needs. diverse francophone community, Premier utive officer of CancerCare Manitoba. Survey, smoking rates for Manitobans For more information about the Selinger said. “The CT simulator, when used with 15 and over have declined to 17 per cent new Manitoba Addictions Helpline, high-dose radiation therapy, will pro- ...... vide individualized treatment to women in 2013 from 23 per cent in 1999. visit www.MBAddictionHelp.ca Dec. 4, 2015 Smoking rates for youth ages 15 to 19 with gynecological cancers in Manitoba. have declined even more to 13 per cent ...... NEW RADIATION The next step will be to use the same in 2013 from 29 per cent in 1999. Nov. 24, 2015 EQUIPMENT WILL equipment to treat prostate cancer.” For info on Manitoba’s quit smoking Every year, the Manitoba govern- PROPOSED ALLOW MORE TARGETED ment invests approximately $30 mil- initiatives, visit: www.gov.mb.ca/ LEGISLATION TREATMENT healthyliving/tobacco/index.html. lion in new and replacement equip- To find the Tobacco Use Reduction TO ENHANCE New equipment that allows for more ment across the province. Grant Application Form, visit: https:// FRANCOPHONE targeted treatment and better out- ...... wzxhtwhwok.formstack.com/ COMMUNITY comes after radiation for patients with Dec. 3, 2015 forms/tobacco. ovarian, cervical, uterine and other The Manitoba government has intro- cancers will soon be offered at DOMINION CITY - ...... duced a proposed new bill, the fran- CancerCare Manitoba, Health Minister HOME TO MANITOBA’S Nov. 17, 2015 cophone community enhancement and Sharon Blady said. FIRST ‘ABBEYFIELD support act, that would provide a NEW ADDICTIONS “This equipment allows radiation to HOUSE’ framework to enhance the vitality of be more focused, protecting healthy HELPLINE WILL PROVIDE Manitoba’s francophone community, tissue around the tumor from damage Dominion City, MB - After two years INFORMATION ON and to support and assist its develop- that can be caused by radiation treat- of planning, construction has begun ADDICTIONS SUPPORTS ment, Premier Greg Selinger announced. ment,” said Minister Blady. “This on Abbeyfield House in Dominion City. “We are lucky with a dynamic fran- This seniors housing facility will be the IN ONE CONVENIENT makes a real difference for patients by cophone community that is an essen- allowing treatment to be customized first Abbeyfield home in Manitoba, PLACE tial part of the province’s history and a for each person, leading to better out- joining over 1,100 Abbeyfield Homes Manitobans needing support for critical part of our future,” said Premier comes and faster recovery times.” around the world. drug, alcohol or gambling addictions Selinger. Known as high-dose rate (HDR) The 10-suite home is located in a will now have easy, seamless access to The proposed bill would: brachytherapy, the new equipment peaceful residential area of Dominion information about addictions services • establish a Francophone Affairs allows the placement of catheters close City, surrounded by green space. and resources in one place, Healthy Advisory Council comprised of senior to or inside a tumour to deliver radia- “The compassion, commitment and Living and Seniors Minister Deanne officials and community members tion from radioactive pellets directly to creativity exhibited by both local resi- Crothers announced at the launch of that could advise and make recom- where it is most needed. Computers are dents and the municipal council of the Manitoba Addictions Helpline. mendations to the minister responsi- used to control how far a pellet goes Emerson Franklin in their efforts to “When someone is ready to deal with ble for francophone affairs; into a catheter and how long it is used support their seniors through this proj- an addiction, we want it to be as • modernize the mandate of the to release radiation. By using the CT ect is a shining examples for other com- straightforward as possible to find the Francophone Affairs Secretariat; simulator, the treatment can be tailored munities to follow,” says project con- most appropriate supports and servic- • require departments and certain sultant Gordon Daman. ■ es,” said Minister Crothers. “With the public bodies to prepare a multi-year new Manitoba Addictions Helpline, there strategic plan relating to the provision is now an easy and confidential way to of French-language services; and find out about the resources available.” • require the tabling of an annual “With more than a half century of report on the work of the secretariat, experience serving Manitobans over- the advisory council and the coming problems with drugs, alcohol province’s bilingual service centres, and gambling, we know how addiction as well as the progress made by services have grown and evolved in our public bodies to implement French- province over the years,” said Ben Fry, language services plans. CEO, Addictions Foundation of This legislation will allow francoph- Manitoba (AFM). “Having a choice in ones and francophiles alike not only to services is important because everyone use these services, but also to offer is unique, but we know that as those them, thanks to their education in choices have grown. It’s not always French schools and immersion programs.” easy to find the right kind of services. The French presence in Manitoba Senior representatives from provin- goes back to the founding of the cially funded addictions agencies, province. Louis Riel ensured the including AFM, Behavioural Health Manitoba Act 1870 guaranteed French Foundation, Native Addictions Council to be an official language of the courts of Manitoba, Salvation Army and Main and the legislature. For more than 25 Street Project led the development of years, the Manitoba government has the Manitoba Addictions Helpline in provided services in French to consultation with other members of the Manitobans. 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We understand this. achieve that client’s goals backgrounds and professional cate- So, even though this person is a doctor Financial advisor: A person who gories. This article is as a result of a we would never ask this internal med- provides financial advice or guidance conversation I was involved with Mid icine physician to fix or operate on our to clients to help them reach their October. I was the bystander in the broken foot. We know what their financial goals. Also known as an conversation, but anecdotally I have expertise is and the level of treatment investment advisor. heard the end result many times in my within that specialty. The entry level course they must & CLEANING SERVICES 28 years in the Financial Planning Although the medical community is take and pass is the Canadian • Moving Furniture & Small Items Community. not perfect, we all have had the expe- Securities Course which is provided by • Move-in / Move-out Cleaning & Janitorial The conversation was between father rience of not only being referred to the Canadian Securities Institute. The • 15 Years Janitorial Experience and son, both are pharmacists and other doctors who are specialized, but CSC® is a baseline regulatory require- 204-746-4318 both owned pharmaceutical practices. we have also been referred to comple- ment to perform securities and mutual Both have above average knowledge, mentary practitioners. I.e. dieticians, fund transactions in many financial 204-746-6141 education, leadership ability and physiotherapists, occupational thera- services positions. IIROC (Investment wealth. The conversation went as fol- pists, speech pathologists etc. The pri- Industry Regulatory Organization of lows: Son told dad that he and his wife mary physician understands their lim- Canada is a self-regulatory organiza- SENIORS were not happy with the service of their itations and recognizes, understands tion for the investment industry). DISCOUNT present day accountant and firm and appreciates what the other spe- So to get back to my story, there whom they had for many years. The cialties can do in creating a synergy in are two successful pharmacists who son had sought an appointment with enhancing someone’s recovery and are disappointed in their accountant. another accounting firm and was wellbeing. Should they be? Their accountant quite surprised with the information This cannot be said in the financial is not even aware that they are not he was receiving regarding different services industry. As an example the satisfied and will have probably made choices in Tax Strategies. He won- profession of accounting –There previ- the decision to take their business dered why his long time accountant ously were three types of Accountants, elsewhere. OCD CLEAN had not provided him with this infor- CGA, CMA, and CA. However, I’m not So who is at fault? I would say many SATISFACTION mation and options. The off shoot of sure that a good job was communicated are. The long serving accountant for GUARANTEED this conversation is that the account- to the general public what their level of not asking if all is well. The new ant and firm which has provided reli- expertise was or what each sub group accountant who had an exploratory DISCOUNTS $$ AFFORDABLE able service for many years is about to within the profession could do. The interview – for not saying –“your pres- CHEMICAL FREE AVAILABLE lose their business without ever amalgamation of all levels under the ent account is doing a good job within (NORWEX) knowing why. title of CPA may have complicated mat- the description of what an accoun- BASIC / DEEP/CLEANING As the conversation progressed, I ters for the general public even more. tant’s role and function should be as & ORGANIZING quickly realized that these pharmacists The field of law may be somewhat per education and licensing. However, with above average knowledge and skill better. Yes, we know that everyone my firm has additional credentials. We Call or Text were no different than the average per- needs to start out with a law degree as a firm have taken higher level cours- son on the street as far as literacy and that time is needed in a practicum es and we provide some level of plan- 204-651-1182 regarding the job descriptions of those where the graduated person obtains ning. We don’t just do historical data in the financial industry i.e. money practical experience (like an intern- work, but are somewhat more forward management, accounting and law. ship) before they get called to the bar leaning. For the extra service and The medical profession has done a and obtain their designation which will expertise we charge more”. Now my much better job in not only describing give them the right to practice. So we two pharmacists have a fair playing different levels of expertise but also in start with this premise of a law degree. field to do an evaluation of not only the socializing us regarding what we can There are some break outs in that the service they have had but also what expect of the designations. public knows and can identify the dif- they may want and need for the future. Readings As an example – nursing – we know ference in real estate lawyers, criminal This is no different than a lawyer Readings what level of education and practice lawyers, crown attorneys, constitution- and a tax lawyer. Each are lawyers by we can expect from someone who is an al lawyers to name a few. Then the with entry level knowledge and skill Wendy LPN (licensed practical nurse). We lines start to become blurred. So what level. But the tax lawyer has advanced Wendy know that an RN (Registered Nurse) is the difference between a tax lawyer learning therefore that advice given will Palmistry has a different level of education. The and a lawyer with a TEP (Tax, Estate be more technical and of a higher Private Appointments: graduate has a two year diploma and Practitioner)? So where does the per- value. The cost will be substantially 1 Person Reading $40 has a different practice path. A RN has son who has the entry level law degree more as well. 2 for $75, 3 for $100 a four year degree with a wider range stand? Is this person just like the No different than a physician who is Call or Text: of educational knowledge resulting in physician? Skilled to be sure – but a general practitioner and an orthope- many more options for employment. what are the levels of practice and dic surgeon. All are doctors first but 204-206-0081 The nursing path is layered where what expertise can we as a general one continued on with school and Tarot to book an appointment anyone can either opt in or out of the public expect? Is this roll defined? Are became specialized with a higher level different entry points which enables there boundaries? of expertise. one to progress through the designa- So what about financial planners? So if all was equal and as it should tions by going back to school and Now things really become messy. What be – the general practitioner should act obtaining greater levels of education is the minimum level of education? as the quarterback and refer up the and training. What is their level of practice as ladder to a specialist. The specialist The same applies in Medicine. We all defined not only by the institution they after performing any necessary func- know that to become a doctor, the per- may be sponsored by, but also by the tion should report all findings and pro- son needs a medical degree followed by licensing boards? cedures to the general practitioner who TO ALL BUSINESS OWNERS... one year of internship. Although great- Is there an entry level? Yes, there is. will follow on an on-going basis. ly valued, we know this is an entry According to the IFSE institute Website, The same should happen in Save money level of practice. We know that this The entry level for licensing is the accounting and law. Unfortunately, on advertising. level will deliver primary care and if Canadian Investment Funds Course or this often does not happen. Most other anything further is required – this pri- the Canadian Securities Course. services other than medicine, sees itself You help us and we’ll help you. mary physician will triage the require- The Investment Funds Institute of in competition instead of complementa- It’s simple. ments and refer up the ladder for any Canada (IFIC) is an industry organiza- ry. To compound the issue – most of Call for details: special requirements. If you require tion which provides the definition of a these services do not know what prod- someone to follow you for diabetics Financial Planner and Financial ucts are out there which could provide 204-467-9000 –you would be referred to an internist. Advisor is as follows: Continued on page 5 SOUTH OSBORNE PLACE

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers 1998: 3-15 under Jeff Reinebold and The only coach out of the five different I will admit, for years I tried hard to football fans have now Gary Hoffman head coaches in the last decade to support the board. I saw them as well- had all of Grey Cup 1999: 6-12 under Dave Ritchie have a winning record was Berry (27- meaning people who cared deeply week to dissect their 2005: 5-13 under Jim Daley 26-1) and he barely made it. Mike Kelly about a Manitoba institution. They team’s horrendous 2015 2010: 4-14 under Paul LaPolice was 7-11 in one season, LaPolice was were hard-working volunteers who season. When you finish 2012: 6-12 under Paul LaPolice and 16-28 when he was fired, Burke was 7- wanted nothing more than to see the 5-13 with a sophomore Tim Burke 21 and O’Shea has gone 12-24. franchise become successful again. coach, just a season 2013: 3-15 under Tim Burke Meanwhile, the team finished the But lately, I’ve questioned that sen- after you were 7-11 with a freshman 2015: 5-13 under Mike O’Shea 2015 season by firing its offensive timent. It appears to me that the board coach, the franchise needs to do some coordinator. Now, his numbers were has failed miserably. From Garth soul searching and fans have been In the 25 seasons since the Bombers horrible and it’s certainly easy to blame Buchko to Joe Mack to this latest soul searching. last won the Grey Cup, the team has Marcel Bellefeuille for the club’s hor- group at the helm, the board’s hiring What happened in 2015 wasn’t just had 16 seasons of 9-9 (.500) or worse. rendous 2015 season. By scoring only abilities have proven to be extremely bad, it was one of the worst seasons in The Bombers have not made the play- 353 points in 2015, the Bombers had weak. recent memory and when you are a offs since 2011 and are 7-20 while the lowest offensive output in franchise The fact is, the board has made franchise that hasn’t won a champi- playing at Investors Group Field. history, at least since the CFL moved to numerous and consistent hiring mis- onship in 25 years in a league with While the team has gone 12-24 in 18 games a season in 1986. In fact, the takes. In some cases, devastating mis- either eight or nine teams (depending two seasons under O’Shea and his last time the Bombers scored fewer takes. It’s their job to find the right on the season), you’ve obviously had group, their team hasn’t fared very well than 360 points in a season (or even 20 people to run the franchise and they some pretty bad seasons. for a decade, even though it got to the points per game) was in 1979 when have failed to do that job properly on a Since 1990, when this team last won Grey Cup under Doug Berry in 2007 they played only 16 games. consistent basis. a Grey Cup, its eight worst seasons and LaPolice in 2011, the team’s total Even when the Bombers were a hor- Today, the team is a 5-13 product were as follows: record during the 10-year period rible 4-14 in 2010, they scored 464 with a dwindling list of ticket buyers. 1997: 4-14 under Jeff Reinebold between 2006 and 2015 is 69-110-1. points. When they were horrendous (3- When your final three announced 15) under Tim Burke in 2013, they attendances in a relatively new, tax- scored 361 (the previous low). The payer-built stadium (so far, a little Bombers scored more points in 1998 more than $250 million in public funds and 1999 under Jeff Reinebold (and for depending on how you’re counting) some of the time, Gary Hoffman) with with a capacity of than 33,500 seats, is T.J. Rubley at quarterback than they 23,113, 24,179 and 23,773, your oper- did this season. ation has issues. Of course, it didn’t help Bellefeuille Something needs to be done and, in Exercise your mind, coordination, that the Bombers offensive line has this case, government has to do it. It’s concentration and motor skills. been weak for a decade. Because the great that the board is an arm’s length team’s quarterbacks were so prone to representative of the people of ONSITE or MOBILE getting hit and injured, the Bombers Manitoba, but this is getting a little started five different QBs this past sea- past embarrassing. 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Centre, 565 Guilbault Street - exercise classes, We meet Wednesdays & Thursdays for fun Call 204-478-6169 or email and activities. New members and volun- Whirlaway Westerners Square Dance [email protected] pickle ball, pool, line dancing, arts, social activities (monthly luncheons, games, legal teers welcome. Winakwa Community Club - Open House, Fri. Jan. 15, 7 pm, Centre, 980 Winakwa Rd. 204-619-8477 Kirkfield-Westwood C.C., 165 Sansome HSC Winnipeg - Seasonal volunteers clinics), bus trips & more. 204-416-1067, Ave. Enjoy Modern Square Dancing! New welcome in patient and support areas. www.archwood55plusinc.weebly.com Assiniboia Wood Carvers Association - dancers, singles and couples are welcome. Free parking or bus tickets. Call 204- Seine River Seniors Inc. - 204-253-4599 Woodcarving every Fri. 1-3 pm at Valour CC- First three dances are free! Call Carole: 787-3533 or email: [email protected] Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St. Call Mel: at Southdale CC. Activities: Bridge, Mon., 204-661-2213 204-783-7340 204-831-8954 or Pam: 204-414-7637 Parkview Place, Long Term Care by 9:45-11:30 am; Walking, Mon., 9-11 am; or Wayne: Ukrainian Cdn Veterans Branch # 141 - Southeast Personal Care Home - Movies, 1st Tue. of mo; Brunch, 3rd Tue. of The Salvation Army - Seniors 55+ Ukrainian Xmas Dinner and Dance, Dec. 20. is looking for volunteers during the day, evening mo.; Senior Lunch, 2nd Wed. of mo.; Art Program, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, at the Xmas draw and the Band: By Request. or the weekend to assist with the recreation Workshops, Creative writing, Canasta, Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre, Ukrainian Xmas Dinner and Dance, Jan. 10. programs. Call 204-269-7111 ext. 2247 Flower Arranging, Day trips, etc. 51 Morrow Ave. Coffee/tea, crafts, board 204-946-9152 Tickets $15 (limited number). A & O: Support Services for Older Bleak House Senior Centre -1637 games & more. Call . Call 204-589-6315 ex 103. Adults - Volunteer Visitors are needed in Main St. - Mon. 1 pm whist, Tue. 10 am The Friendly Settlers Senior Citizens Anthology of Christmas Stories - Local all areas of Wpg. 1 hour every 1-2 weeks. coffee and conversation, 11.45 am Lunch, Club - 400 Day St. (Transcona), Meet writer seeking story contributions for an Please call 204-956-6440 or email 1 pm Bingo - Ceramics Thur. 1 pm Mondays, 10 am for cribbage, lunch and anthology of Christmas memories in [email protected] Cribbage, Friday 9:30 am Quilting. bingo. Special events and group trips Manitoba. For more information, visit: Info: 204-338-4723 offered throughout year. Jean: 204-222- 7504 or email: [email protected] www.manitobachristmas.wordpress.com PROGRAMS /SERVICES McBeth House Centre Inc. - 55+: Tues.: Bridges for Peace Study Tour - Jan. 19- Eastern Star Chalet (ESC) - Quilting, 9-2 pm; cribbage day or evening; 55+ Men’s Club - meets Wed. & Thur. 28/16. $3745. Call Ken at 204-942-5433, Congregate Meal Program, 525 Carthcart Thur.: porcelain painters, etc., 10-2 pm; Fri.: afternoons, 1-4 pm, at 3172 Portage Ave. www.toisraelwithlove.com or St., offers a Congregate meal program to whist, 7-10 pm; Sat.: bridge, 1-4 pm. Various activities: art and hobby classes [email protected] area residents 55 plus. Registration Looking for bridge players: 204-334-0432 or just enjoy a cup of coffee. 987-8850. House is also avail. for rental. required. Volunteers needed for 1 hour per Lion's Place Adult Day Program - Social VOLUNTEERING week cleanup. Call 204-889-3687 for Prendergast Seniors Club - 906 day program for seniors - physical, mental, info or to register. Leave msg for Lesley. Cottonwood Rd. Rm.20 - Crib Mon. & Wed., and recreational programs. Transportation & Southeast Personal Care Home - Fort Garry Legion - Hard Card Bingo - 1-3:30 pm; Whist Thurs., 1-3:30 pm; hot lunch provided. Membership $8.06/day. volunteers needed to assist with recreation Tues. 1:15, Paper Bingo, Fri. eve, Early Bird Exercise class Tues. & Fri., 9:15-10:30 am; Call 784-1229. Referrals to the program are programs at 1265 Lee Blvd - days, eve’s, 7:15 pm, and Sat., Hard Card and Ladies Mon. luncheons 4th Wed., 1130 am-1 pm. made through WRHA at 940-2655, or call wknd’s. Call 204-269-7111 Ext. 2225 when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track their ad effectiveness in when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track their ad effectiveness in when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track Auxiliary Lucky Star. All Welcome. Kitchen their ad effectiveness in when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track All welcome. Call Joe/Mary: 204-254-8390 your Home Care Case Coordinator. Meals on Wheels Inc. - Now recruiting open for Lunch. 1125 Pembina Hwy. Dufferin Senior Citizen Inc. - 377 The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - for rewarding volunteer opportunities for Vital Seniors - Book Club, Last Fri/mo: Dufferin Ave. Mon: shuffleboard 9:45 am, 3-203 Duffield St. The Centre offers a variety 2 or more hrs/wk in Downtown, E.K., 204-257-4014, Bridge, Thur: 204-256- Bingo 1 pm; Wed noon: soup and perogy of different programs and services to adults Seven Oaks & St. Vital. Training and 3832 204-452-2230 lunch. All welcome. Perogies for sale. 55+. Visit www.stjasc.com to view 204-956-7711 , Carpet Bowling, Tues: , honorarium provided. Call Line Dancing, Mon & Fri: 204-334-3559, Every 2nd Sat: noon-3:30 pm dance with programs and services. 204-987-8850 Senior Scope Senior Scope or visit www.mealswinnipeg.com. Senior Scope a 4-piece band (full lunch). 204-986-2608 Free Exercise Class, Tue: 204-253-0555, Mensheds Manitoba Inc. - peer run Victoria Lifeline Home Service Monthly Luncheon, Last Tue/mo: 204-255- Dakota 55+ Lazers Senior Centre - program by men for men at Woodhaven Representative - Volunteers needed to 7508, Scrabble, Mon: 204-257-4014, Free various programs: Cribbage, Line dancing, Community Club, 200 Glendale Blvd, explain and set up the Lifeline equipment Apple Classes, Tue: 204-452-2230. St. Mary floor curling, Quilting, fitness programs, etc. Woodhaven in St James, Tue. and Wed. in people’s homes in Wpg. Must have car, Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Rd. 1188 Dakota St. 204-254-1010 ext. 206. afternoons, 1 pm-4 pm. Call Doug: mileage reimbursed. Sam: 204-956-6773 Springs Senior Drop in Center - 832-0629 or 804-5165 [email protected] Join us St. Vital Streamliners - meet Tuesdays, or email Tue. Jan.12 & 26, 1-4 pm, 725 Lagimodiere Please mention Please mention Please mention 6:45 at General Vanier School, 18 Lomond A & O: Support Services for Older Middlechuch Personal Care Home - blvd. Free coffee & treats, pool tables, Blvd. Fun group with focus on weight loss Adults - Visit www.ageopportunity.mb.ca volunteers needed for special events, to shuffle board, games and cards in a newly and healthy living. Exercise suitable for all fit- St. Chad's Anglican Church - assist in the rehab department and for renovated 2000+ sq. ft. facility. ness and mobility levels. Modest member- Services at 472 Kirkfield St. Service of Holy Eucharist evening bingos. Call: 204-336-4138 Good Neighbours Active Living Centre - ship fee. Call Carol at 204-269-4097. or [email protected] and Sunday School, Sunday at 9 am. offers a wide variety of fitness, art and music Fellowship with tea and coffee after service. 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age 18 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V14N6 • December 10, 2015 - January 12, 12, January - 2015 10, December • V14N6 [email protected] • 204-467-9000 • Scope Senior 18 age P 2016 V14N6 • December 10, 2015 - January 12, 2016 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 19 HUMOUR By Rick Goodman Christmas Memoirs [email protected] Twas the Night Before Christmas... By Rick Goodman. ©Copyright 2015 There was a time Put it this way. It's a long, hot, lazy how it had all gone so terribly, terribly Your sock would be full. There'd be many years ago when, August afternoon. We're sitting around wrong. an orange, the easy peel kind, peanuts, for me and my cousin, in the barn because it's the coolest But that was back in August. Who maybe some other nuts and some hard Santa Claus was real. place on the whole farm. It's too hot to could even remember August? That Christmas candy. There would be We also knew, because pick berries. It's too hot to go down to was way back when I was only five presents under the tree. we'd been told many, the slough and see what the ducks are years old and not nearly man enough to That Christmas Eve my cousin wait- many times that if we weren't good up to. We're bored. Being bored is bad. handle a BB gun. Now it was Christmas ed until I'd hung up my sock then she Santa would not bring us anything. Bea You can get into trouble if you're bored. Eve and Santa was on his way! We'd threw her sock into a corner, shucked and I try the same line on the grandkids We figured we had better find some- managed to "Be Good" for nearly a day out of her leotards and hung them up with about as much success as our par- thing to do. So we looked around and and a half now so there could be no instead. ents and grandparents had with us. found a quart of lime green paint. Just doubt that her super doll house girly "Whoa," I thought," Talk about going It's not that we were intentionally bad the thing to spruce up our rusty old inconsequential type stuff and my BB for the big score!" or went out of our way to look for trou- bicycle. Safe at last. We couldn't get in gun were in the bag so to speak. But it didn't work. In the morning ble. It's just that when you're young it's trouble now. We had something to do. We were experienced Christmas cel- she had an orange, twenty-seven hard to stay focused on staying out of So armed with Uncle Andy's tooth- ebrators and knew how it worked. On peanuts' and a handful of hard candy trouble in the hopes of a big payoff brush we set to work. Old Bowser, the Christmas Eve you laid out the milk just like the rest of us. sometime in the distant future. At that farm dog and a very good friend of and cookies, then hung your stocking There were more disappointments to time in life I was hoping Santa would mine, wanted in on the action so we up by the tree. Of course we didn't have follow. Instead of a super doll house bring me a BB gun. Looking back, I had obligingly painted him too. There was stockings. We had woolen work socks. something or other she got a doll that as much chance of getting a bb gun as enough paint left over to colour a chick- After the socks were hung up you made wet itself and another pair of leotards. I I had of winning the Nobel Peace Prize. en but we couldn't catch one and had excuses as to why you couldn't go to got a snakes and ladders board game (Although there was that rocketry to make do with Granny's favourite cat. bed, and then after you finally got and a pair of long johns. Later that day experiment involving kitchen matches, Waste not want not. chased to bed you needed a drink of the head came off her self wetting doll. I gasoline and a Heinz tomato juice can ....Later that afternoon we found water, then you needed a trip to the have no idea how it happened. Swear to that had held a lot of promise until my ourselves out behind the Saskatoon bathroom, then you needed to be God. And somehow she managed to Uncle Andy aborted the launch with a patch, covered in cat scratches, green threatened with a good licking if you swallow one of the dice from that snakes pail of icy cold well water.) Anyway, paint, dirt, chicken feathers, and dog didn't settle down and go to sleep. Then and ladders board game. ■ define trouble. hair, cutting switches and wondering you woke up and it was Christmas.

A blue, blue Christmas... By Rick Goodman. ©Copyright 2015 Don't you love Christmas? When And the turkey! White meat, dark face instead. For some reason they He hollered at Mom, "Get the door! you're a kid there just isn't anything meat, steaming, tender, and succulent. thought it was important for him to Get the door!" better. The anticipation of things to I don't know how well you remember start normal respiration as quickly as Mundi was a nice shade of blue and come while you're trying to go to sleep your avian anatomy, but on one end of possible so there was always a degree rigid as a fence post. Dad picked him on Christmas Eve. Waking up too early a turkey there's a thing called "the of urgency in the entire process. Left to up and headed outside. When his sock Christmas morning. The old wool work Pope's nose," which if I recall correctly himself of course he'd of started suck- feet hit the puddle on the linoleum he socks we used for stockings stuffed full is Latin for turkey butt. At the other ing air again in his own good time. But started doing a weird little dance. Mom of goodies. There's nothing like a end is the furcula or wishbone. from my point of view where would the made a little detour and grabbing the breakfast of peanuts and lots and lots We fought like animals for the wish- fun have been in that? milk jug off the table followed him out of hard candy to put a real shine on the bone. Given the chance your own sister This Christmas, when the call for the door. Dad was still jigging hard day is there? would strangle you with your new long dinner came, our sister Cheryl outma- when he ran out of the porch and hit The tree. The presents under the johns for possession of an unbroken neuvered me in the battle for wishbone the steps. He knew he was going down tree! Us kids used to spread some pret- furcula. ownership. By outmaneuvered I mean so to keep from crushing our little ty broad hints around about how great Our little brother, Mundi, was going she elbowed me in the solar plexus brother he sort of caber tossed him it would be to get dolls and BB guns through a phase this particular when I came into the kitchen and then into a snow bank. and jack knives with real blades and Christmas. If something displeased him sprinted to the table and the seat clos- Mundi hadn't seen that one coming. maybe even a chemistry set so we he would gulp a lung full of air, throw est to the turkey platter. By the time I I've got to hand it to him though. He could blow stuff up. himself on the floor, turn stiff as a made it off the floor she was already stayed stiff as a plank, went up, did The certain knowledge that this was board, and hold his breath until he waving it around in triumph. three complete end over ends and the year that Santa was going to come turned blue. Medically, this is known It was bad. Real bad. She was flaunt- landed feet first up to his knees in through with the good stuff. The gen- as a hissy fit. You could see it coming. ing the wishbone. She'd wave it under snow. Then he saw Mom coming with uine surprise when you got three pairs "Mom, "Mundi's" gonna have a hissy fit. Mundi's nose and then pull it back just the milk jug, blinked twice, and fell of socks and a set of long johns. Then he'd hit the floor and it would out of his reach. This displeased over backwards. At which point Dad "Ah poop, pass the candy." be show time. Mundi. Displeased him mightily. sat up just in time to get a half gallon How about Christmas dinner? The There was never any danger that he And down he went. Show time! of milk right in the face. smells coming out of the kitchen? Driving could actually hurt himself. The doctor Dad grabbed the water pitcher and It took a while, but eventually every- your mother to distraction by asking her had told my parents to just slap his made a wild underhand toss. It went body was back at the table. Cheryl if it was ready yet every five minutes? face to snap him out of it, but they wide and the water missed the kid waved her wish bone under Mundi's Mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, could never bring themselves to do completely. Both him and Mom were nose and said, "Mom, I'm thirsty." ■ cranberry sauce, pickles. that. They'd throw cold water in his moving fast now.

Lighting the way for Santa... By Rick Goodman. ©Copyright 2015 Way back, a long time ago, when I Sometimes it just got to be too much personal interview with Santa himself. the pack and picked out a nice red one. was around four or five years old, my so I'd wait until Mom had her back Just him and me and around four hun- Mom whipped out the old bulb, parents decided to take a break from turned then I'd break out the back gate dred other kids standing in line waiting whipped in the new one and rushed farming and give city life a try. We and head for Oscars on Ellice Street, to get sat on his knee so you could tell back to the kitchen to rescue supper packed up and headed for the bright which was the local Mom and Pop him what you wanted. He smelt like before it burnt to a crisp. lights of Winnipeg. corner store. These corner stores were Scotch and said, "Ho Ho Ho," a lot. I flipped the switch then pulled back Life was different there. No cows or the 7-11's of their time. They carried Really easygoing, so I went for broke the living room window curtain and chickens. Instead of a whole farm to tobacco products, pop, milk, stuff like and asked him to bring a saddle too. looked outside. It was beautiful! That play on there was a back yard with a that. Five years old you could walk in Later that week I was telling Oscar bulb had turned the snow a nice rosy fence around it. Five days a week you and buy a pack of cigarettes. Really. If about the whole deal. He figured that a colour and best of all it was the only red had to get up and go to something back yard in Winnipeg in the winter- light on the whole street! Really made grown ups had organized called they carried lunch meat it came in time might be too cold for a horse. the place stand out. Santa wouldn't kindergarden. This is where you went bulk and was sliced to order for you "Well how about we keep him in the have any trouble finding us now! to have - 1) Snacks, which I liked right on the premises. basement?" I asked. Later on I heard Dad come home. although they were pretty cheap with I'd visit and talk to Oscar and it He looked at me sort of sideways Couldn't help but hear him. He ran the Kool-Aid, and - 2) Naps, which I did wouldn't be long before he'd have me and said, "Here kid, half another piece through the living room with his boots not like. sitting up on his little deli counter eat- of bologna maybe." on yelling something about a red light Early on I'd suggested to Mom that I ing sliced bologna. I'd talk and eat and Finally Christmas Eve arrived. Dad on over the porch. could do all that stuff at home but she he'd slice and laugh and then Mom had to work and wouldn't be home Mom said, "A red light?" said to never mind, that kindergarden would rush in all frantic and chase me until after bedtime. It was a mild She told him that the porch light was a darn good idea and that the only home. evening and as the street darkened it had burnt out and that while she way I wouldn't be going would be over Oscar knew how to build customer began to snow. Pretty heavy too. Santa unscrewed the old one that his son had her dead body. loyalty. One slice at a time. Any time I was flying that night and it wasn't gotten her a replacement out of the We had television in the city. It wasn't had money I did my shopping at Oscars. going to be easy, what with the cupboard and that it was dark and long before I was hooked on "The Fall came and went. Winter set in reduced visibility. What we needed to that she had no idea what colour light Rifleman" and "Davy Crockett." Dad and I spent my time kindergardening do was turn the porch light on as a sort she'd put above the porch. even got me a genuine Davy Crockett and Riflemaning and Davy Crocketting of landing beacon. I flipped the switch. That's when Dad dropped his voice coon skin cap. I've seen pictures from and slipping down to Oscars for a few The light flashed and went out. It was and told her what a red light above a that era. Apparently I was a short fat quick slices before Mom would show burnt! Tonight of all nights and the porch meant. But I heard what he said. kid with big cheeks wearing something up to chase me home again. But mostly porch light bulb had to burn out. It There was no horse in the back yard that looked like a large hairy rat on my I spent my time waiting for Christmas. was a disaster. Some other kid was Christmas morning but I got some head. Other than being taller now not It was going to be a big year. This was going to get my horse if we didn't get pretty good stuff otherwise. much has changed. I'm not proud of it the year Santa was going to bring me a that light changed. Mom said she'd do A couple of days later I managed to but there you are. horse. It could live in the back yard. I'd it. Anything for a little peace and quiet, slip away for a quick slice and told That was city life. Get up, go have train it to keep the neighbor's cat out of she said. Whatever that meant. Oscar the whole story. He laughed so snacks and naps then come home to the sandbox, I'd feed it hay and ride it I don't know if they still sell them hard he had to sit down. Davy Crockett and The Rifleman, then to kindergarden. but at that time coloured light bulbs "Here kid," he said, "Have TWO head out to the back yard to see if the We'd already written and mailed our were in fashion. We had a brand new slices of bologna maybe." neighbor's cat had left anything inter- Santa letters. Not only that but I got package in the cupboard. While Mom "Thanks Mr. Oscar," I said, "What's a esting in my sandbox. taken down to Eatons and had had a was setting up the stepladder I opened who house anyway?" ■ Page 20 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V14N6 • December 10, 2015 - January 12, 2016