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Working together to overcome ageism. Visit AgeIsMore.com SENIORS' SCENE May /June 2014

MESSAGE FROM THE ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR Experience When I first got involved at the Seniors’ Activity Centre the Ride I could hardly believe what active, bright individuals there are in West Vancouver that I really did not know. Now that I am a senior I realize it is really a mindset. I don’t feel old—well, there are maybe a few extra wrinkles I don’t like—but seeing people who are in their eighties and nineties (and older) playing duplicate bridge, exercising, volunteering and going on field trips, I realize I have many productive, fun years ahead. Being active at any age is important for one’s health and we are very fortunate that our Activity Centre and its caring staff are here for us. The spring season is here, the warm weather is around the corner and we will soon have gardening and other outdoor activities available. Sign up now, meet new friends and continue an active Experience the Shuttle Bus on lifestyle. June 20 in the afternoon. Ride for By the time you read this, the annual Flea Market, our major fundraiser free, see the sights, enjoy refresh- will be over. A special thank you to Joan Townsend and Karen Hardie, ments and at live band presented co-chairs of the Flea, and the many volunteers who have made this event by and hosted at Amica! so successful.

Sheilah Grant E-NEWS Chair, Advisory Board The Newsletter is a bi-monthly publication that we print and have available on-line. Message from the The publications are as follows: Community Recreation Manager Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Thank-you to the hundreds of people who contributed Jul/Aug, Sept/Oct and Nov/Dec. to our annual Flea Market, and the 1,000’s of shoppers Misplaced your hard copy of who helped create the largest fundraiser of the year! the newsletter? Visit to Each year the Advisory Board decides how best to westvancouver.ca/seniors to make a difference in the lives of our members with view the Newsletter from your these funds; please stop by in the lounge and visit computer in colour. Did you also the picture frame to see the purchases from the 2013 Flea Market. know we print and post on-line a I would like to extend a special congratulation to Fred Titcomb, a recipient two page update of things that are of the 2014 BC Community Achievement Award, for his outstanding happening at our Centre?—It’s contribution of 75 years as a volunteer with the District of West called the E-news or Update. It Vancouver. Fred started as volunteer fire fighter and changed volunteer often has last minute changes. roles over the years until he got active with the Seniors’ Activity Centre The E-news comes out in February, 35 years ago! If you have not met Fred stop by the main office and April, June, August, October, and introduce yourself to our delightful 102 year old statistician who runs December. If you sign up at the our office with a smile! front desk, you can receive a copy of the E-news in your email inbox Put a little spring in your step at our Centre … the most inspirational place before it’s available for pick up at on the North Shore! the front desk. For more information ask at the Jill Lawlor front desk or contact Caroline at Community Recreation Manager [email protected] to sign up to receive your copy.

VISIT US ONLINE WESTVANCOUVER.CA/SENIORS 3 Fully Accessible Fundraiser Vaudeville Dinner vents Come join us for a dinner and show. Our Chef will be cooking up a great & Events meal and the Vaudevillians will put on an hour long show. Feel free to dress up. See the front desk to pick

Fundraiser & E your table and find out the menu. Wed May 7 4:30 – 7 p.m. 965517 Members $30 (incl GST)

Heritage Choir Spring Concert Community Day, June 7 Sun May 25 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. The theme will be Let’s Play. 936481 $7.50 Event will be at Ambleside Park and the parade route will only go to Thursday Night Dance 17th street. If you are interested in Dust off your dancing shoes and break helping out and walking in the parade out those ballroom moves to the representing the Seniors’ Centre, music of our magnificent live bands. contact Sylvia. Members, singles and non-members North Shore Chamber Orchestra are encouraged to attend. Cash bar in Join the North Shore Chamber effect. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Orchestra, consisting of 20 string Gwen Gouchee instruments. They perform a variety Thu May 22 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. of music from Baroque and Classical 963368 Members $8 (incl GST) to Modern. Under the direction of Band TBA Charles Inkman, cellist with the VSO. Thu Jun 26 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Wed May 28 7 – 8 p.m. 963369 Members $8 (incl GST) 938617 $7.50

VOLUNTEERS A HUGE thank you to all the people Next Volunteer Appreciation to helped with the Flea Market. It’s Event will be a BBQ on July 15, an amazing amount of work that Code 959873 to register. raises money for the Centre. We really appreciate all the hours every­- one puts in. THANKS SO MUCH. The 5-Visit-Passes for the volun- teers have arrived! » All 2013 volunteers and active Current Permanent Volunteer volunteers are eligible to receive Shift Openings: one pass. Busser Wed, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. » Volunteers can pick up their passes Server Sat, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. from the front desks of: WVCC, GECC, SAC Cafeteria, AC and/or Coordinator of Healing or Therapeutic Touch (Fall Vanessa Tong or Caroline Brandson. Volunteers & Newsletter 2014)—contact Sylvia if you’re trained. » Passes will be available at these Caroline Brandson locations from April 6 – 25. After [email protected] We always have relief coverage needed for sandwiches, opening April 25 volunteers can speak to and closing and many other positions. Vanessa or Caroline directly about If that fits your lifestyle better, please their pass. contact Caroline. » Please register using code 945836 and write your name on the pass.

4 SENIORS’ SCENE MAY – JUNE 2014 MONDAYS PROGRAMS Coffee Talk Bridge Social 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 12 – 3 p.m.

n/c just pay for coffee Please come 10 min early to get a table. No partner needed. P R

No talk May 19 No play May 19 OG TUESDAYS RA M S Knitting Cribbage Bombay Rummy Poker 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 1:15 – 3:15 p.m. w/ 13 cards 4:45 – 8:30 p.m.

Come early to get a table 3 – 8:45 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Craft Group Rummy Women Only Table Tennis 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 3:30 – 9:30 p.m. 2:45 – 5 p.m.

Make crafts for the Centre n/c Drop-in $2.50 No play May 7; June 11

Computer Club Garden Club 1:15 – 3:15 p.m. 11:30 – 1:30 p.m.

(2nd & 4th Wed) Guest Speaker May 7 & June 25 Program Coordinator May 14, 28; June 11, 25 See page 7 for details. Sylvia Lung THURSDAYS [email protected] Keep Well Stamp Club Table Tennis West Van Gogos Chair Exercises 12:30 – 3 p.m. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Grandmothers)

9 – 10 a.m. 6:45 – 8 p.m. DROP-IN PROGRAMS (1st + 3rd Thu) No play Hands on Must be a member of the Seniors’ May 1, 15; May 22; (1st Thu) May 8; June 5 Wellness Clinic June 26 Activity Centre to participate. June 5, 19 Drop-in $1 10 – 11:30 a.m. Proceeds donated The cost is $2.25 drop-in unless otherwise stated. FRIDAYS Quilting Bee Spanish Social Sound Advice 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Conversation 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. INFO 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. For all programming, whether Make quilts for (1st Fri) drop–in or registered, check us the Centre, n/c May 2; June 6 out on line at westvancouver.ca/ Computers – Flight Simulator Videography seniors. Most of the information 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1 – 3 p.m.

you are looking for is available (2nd & 4th Fri) (2nd & 4th Fri) on-line. May 9, 23; June 13, 27 May 9, 23; June 13, 27 SATURDAYS Flash Mob 2014 Bombay Jazz Jam Table Tennis Canasta Club Scrabble Rummy Session 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. 1 – 3 p.m. 1 – 3 p.m. w/ 13 cards 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. SUNDAYS Table Tennis Coronation Street Chat Have you heard about the 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Seniors’ Flash mob that took place last summer? No play May 25 May 25; June 29 If you did, you’ll be happy to hear EVERY DAY that it's on again this year! It’s Supervised Snooker in the Games Room Drop-in $1/hour for anyone 55+ years whether Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. you are in a wheelchair or can If you are a member and would like to play outside the supervised time please ask for dance up a storm. If interested, the key in the office. Leave your card in the office. When done, please lock up the room, please contact Sylvia. give money to the office and get your membership card back.

VISIT US ONLINE WESTVANCOUVER.CA/SENIORS 5 Fitness PROGRAMS M S RA OG R P

Exercise—It’s Never Too Late Fitness Coordinator We’ve all read the research that’s been done regarding the benefits of regular Wendy Lewis physical activity. Everyone of every age and physical capability can and will [email protected] benefit through exercise and fitness improving mental as well as physical well-being. Just a few minutes a day … it’s an investment worth doing. Move for Health Week Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9 Recent research indicates that: » Aerobic exercise improves Check out what’s happening during » Fit people react to difficult endurance and cardiovascular Move for Health Week: Fill in a “Fitness situations with less stress than health while non-aerobic exercise Passport” to be entered in a draw inactive people. improves strength in both muscles for prizes and free fitness classes and bones and flexibility. through­out the week at the Seniors' » Regular exercise programs have Activity Centre, the Community been found to prevent and reduce Centre and Gleneagles. The week symptoms of many chronic If you are new to fitness please will finish with a Fitness Fair in the diseases. don’t hesitate to ask for information Community Centre Atrium, Friday » An active lifestyle promotes better from Wendy on what program may morning May 9th. Lots of activities sleep, better moods, and better benefit you and for those of you and fun for everyone! Look for posted self-esteem by increasing energy who are regular exercisers. events and pick up your fitness passport. as well as social contact. … keep on moving!

REGISTERED PROGRAMS Mac Tips & Tricks Ever wonder if you could be more Computer Classes efficient with your computer? Learn how to select multiple items, how to Please bring your own Mac or PC dictate rather than type, fill out forms computer or tablet. We have one faster, use gestures, and more! iPad /laptop for loan. Please ask for Thu May 15 1 – 4 p.m. it when you register. All Computer 953368 $42 classes are instructed by Andrea MacDonald. iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch only iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch only Lecture on Exploring: Tips & Tricks Q & A and Playtime The Culture of the Net Ever wonder if you could be more effi-­ Make a list of what’s troubling you and Impress your grandchildren—learn cient with your device? Learn typing we will cover as many questions as about memes, YouTube cultural tricks, how to jump from one app to possible in the first hour! In the next icons, and going viral. Explore net- another, how to control your music, deal hour you’ll learn about a free game specific language and netiquette. No with a misbehaving app, use Emoji, and called QatQi, also known as Scrabble device needed. Handout provided. Siri. Bring your charged device. Solitaire. Bring your charged device. Thu May 8 1 – 4 p.m. Thu May 22 1 – 4 p.m. Thu May 29 1 – 3 p.m. 953367 $42 953369 $42 953370 $28

6 SENIORS’ SCENE MAY – JUNE 2014 General Workshops Spanish for Travelling: Community Gardening Intermediate Carole Christopher has a PhD in Downtown Eastside Must have taken Spanish for travel- nutritional ecology and food policy. Gardening Excursions ling in the past with Lucie. This is a For over 25 years she has taught, The YMCA is starting a new daycare P 6 week course. advised the federal governments on R for at-risk, 3–5 year olds in the old OG

May 7 – Jun 11 10 – 11:45 a.m. food advertising to children, and RA Woodwards building. They are 958917 Members $18 worked with community groups to M S planting vegetables in raised beds support urban agricultural activities. on a patio and have asked if Seniors' She will start discuss Canadian and Centre members might like to garden Vancouver community gardening with them. These gardening days will movements and frame short presen- be arranged as field trips. Come to a tations given by various community garden club meeting if you would like gardening groups including Edigle to learn more. Details TBA. Garden Project, Ecourbia and other

community school gardening groups. Pauline Johnson School Gardening Wed May 7 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Join a walking field trip to Pauline 968967 Drop-in $10 Johnson School to work with students in their gardens and in gardening- related classroom activities. Sign up through at the Garden Club meetings. No cost.

Keep Up On Garden Gardening Club Club Activities We are excited to be starting a new Sign up for the Garden Club e-News- gardening club at the Seniors’ Centre letter by sending your name and on Wednesday 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. email address to [email protected]. Whether you are an experienced Vegetable Gardening Secrets gardener or new to gardening, watch James Spears is a vegetable gardener Acrylics w/ Gordon the newsletters and bulletin board extraordinaire. Come learn his Paint for leisure and enjoyment, the for more information on dates, times secrets for keeping a vegetable theme: happiness and joy. We will and activities. garden full, even in the more difficult verge on the side of expressionism, months, from fall to spring in Van­ pushing a little away from reality. Got Gardening Questions? couver. James has learned to push Please bring your own supplies and Master Gardeners will be at the the envelope in his garden where images you would like to paint. Centre to answer any gardening he grows Spanish saffron, wasabi, Instructor: Gordon Davies. questions on Thursday May 1, June 5, olives, okra, figs, quinoa and grapes Please note new time! July 3, August 7 and September 4 and has even been able to harvest Sat May 3 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. outside the tomotes in June. Sun May 4 10 – 3:30 p.m. Café. Come ask them any questions Wed Jun 25 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 936483 $25 you may have. 968968 Drop-in $7.50

VISIT US ONLINE WESTVANCOUVER.CA/SENIORS 7 Fire Extinguisher Training When is it safe to use a fire extin- guisher? West Vancouver Fire Pre­ven­ tion Officer Marcia James will answer these questions and provide hands-on M S Bright training. Participants will have an RA opportunity to extinguish a fire. OG

R Ideas! P Wed May 28 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Did you know we have an Ad Hoc 957917 Members $3 Communications Committee that wants your bright ideas? Flowers Not only is the committee looking Hi-Style/Contemporary Floral for ways to get information out Design Workshop about our amazing programs and Learn floristry techniques and bring activities, they are looking for your flower arrangement. Supply list bright ideas from you, on how to provided at registration as this is a make the programs and activities at hands on workshop. the centre better. There are bright Instructor: Margaret N. idea boxes located on the front Thu May 22 1 – 3 p.m. desk, at the info desk by the Café 948334 Members $15 where we are inviting you to submit your ideas. The bright ideas are McCartney Mary © Opera Preview: posted with responses behind the Great Performers: Cunning Little Vixen information desk across from the Peggy Lee / Shirley Bassey Usually seen as a fairy tale, this Café. Take a look! Join CBC Radio contributor Neil piece also provides us with a reveal- Ritchie as he shares with you, stories ing insight into nature's struggle to about these two women. Lectures survive the devastation of the foot- Mon May 5 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. print of humanity. Nicolas Krusek Nutrition­—Myths & Reality 953322 Members $8 Mon Jun 2 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. and Exercise 972217 $2.25 We'll look at some of the new trends Flowers (soy products, coconut oil, and pro- Special Event & Party tein enriched foods) to see if they are Flowers Workshop right for our bodies. Barrie Chapman Dazzle your dinner party guests with An Apple a Day will speak about regaining and a hand-made floral arrangement! There are so many apple varieties maintaining strength by exercising. Supply list provided at registration. that if you were to eat an apple a Ellie MacKay will discuss nutrition. Instructor: Margaret N. day, it would take you over 27 years Mon May 12 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Thu May 15 1 – 3 p.m. to try them all—And more kinds are 951047 Members $3 948100 Members $20 produced every year!

8 SENIORS’ SCENE MAY – JUNE 2014 KEEPING CONNECTED Sunday Movies PROGRAMS Cost $2 includes snacks. Purchase Are you a senior and becoming ticket at the front desk. Tickets can less physically and/or cognitively P R be purchased up to two weeks in able? Then the Keeping Connected OG advance. Seating is first come, supportive programs are a good RA M S first serve. fit for you! We will pick you up if Movies start at 1 p.m. unless you live in the neighbourhood, otherwise noted. provide reminder prone calls about programs and provide one-on-one See program board for movie Outreach Coordinator support for your classes if needed. descriptions. Joni Vajda There are 14 Keeping Connected [email protected] programs offered each week and MAY we are happy to be increasing these May 4 Love is all opportunities this spring. These new programs include a Dinner Club you need Keeping Connected Program Presents: event, an Art Workshop and a Fun & May 11 Philomena Games Day weekly program. Staying The Modern Phone Booth active and involved in community Connect with your family face May 18 March of the Penguins programs will support your pursuit to face in other parts of British to live independently. May 25 No movie Columbia or the world with our Come to the Heritage Concert help of Technology Professionals, For information on the programs Jennifer and Simon. contact Joni at 604-925-7211. Book your appointment and come JUNE to the Centre to call family via SENIORS’ ACTIVITY June 1 Diana SKYPE with support. You will

receive your own ID card, an CENTRE SHUTTLE BUS June 8 Book Thief account and 20 minutes of SKYPE Monday – Friday time to talk face to face over the June 15 The Brothers Grimm 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. computer. Donations fuel the bus. June 22 The Bride Wars Sunday June 1 1 – 4 p.m. For schedules and information June 29 The Men Monday June 2 4 – 6 p.m. on the Seniors’ Shuttle visit Who Stare westvancouver.ca/seniors at Goats Cost $15 (20 minutes) In partnership with For information please contact Joni at 604-925-7211.

VISIT US ONLINE WESTVANCOUVER.CA/SENIORS 9 Monday Cycling Join us for weekly social rides. OUTDOOR Rides are max of 4 hours at a pace

TIVITIES of about 15 – 18 km/hr, with a stop C

A ACTIVITIES for coffee. R Mon, Apr 7 – Nov 24 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 948035 Members $12 (incl GST) OO UTD O Ramblers Annual Registration New members are welcome, but need to be able to hike at a moderate level for 5 hours. For more information, please contact John at 604-925-7230 or [email protected]. Pitch 'n' Putt Golf Mon, Jan – Dec 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The WV Seniors' Activity Centre Program 926871 Members $12 Pitch 'n' Putt Golf Program starts in Coordinator April at Ambleside Par 3 course. John Lait Group meets on Mondays and Thurs-­ Tuesday / Thursday Hikers days. Starting in May, Mondays are Hike every Tuesday throughout the bus trips to various courses through- For a listing of what is happening year and/or Thursdays (May to out the lower mainland. When Mon­ each month visit westvancouver.ca/ October only). Bus trips once a month. day is a holiday, the group will only seniors and click on the link Tuesday hikes are about 4 – 5 hours golf on Thursday that week. This is “Outdoor Activities Schedule” and 8 – 14 km. Thursday hikes are an annual membership; please pay or see the front desk. about 6 – 9 hours and 12 – 25 km. separately for each individual bus For more information contact All hikes are recommended for active trip. The Tournament & Luncheon will John Lait at [email protected] people in good physical shape. Hikers be on Thursday, September 11, 2014. or 604-925-7230. must carry their own food, water and Newcomers welcome. Bus and Golf wear hiking boots. It's recommended schedules available on-line at you bring spare clothes and some- westvancouver.ca or at the SAC. thing to sit on. New hikers please contact John. Mon/Thu Apr – Sep 8:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tue/Thu, Jan – Dec 9 a.m. – 4 pm. 947576 Members $10 (incl GST) 947617 Members $12 (incl GST) No golf May 19, July 1, Aug 4 and Sep 1

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10 SENIORS’ SCENE MAY – JUNE 2014 Partly Accessible PERFORMANCES & TRIPS Kay Meek: Fawlty Towers PERFORMANCES Theatre West Van is proud to present three episodes from the iconic British AND TRIPS comedy series, Fawlty Towers. Set in a Please see the Trip’s board or your receipt dysfunctional Torquay hotel, presided for important trip information. over by Basil Fawlty, who is always try- ing to keep one step ahead of disaster. Partly Accessible Sat May 17 1 – 4 p.m. Casino Trips 963718 Members $22 (incl GST) Join us as we try our luck at the Casino. Enter your casino loyalty card number at Partly Accessible registration for benefits like free slot play. Enjoy Tour & Travel: River Rock Port Townsend (USA) Fri May 9 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visit the irresistibly charming Port 947568 Members $12 (incl GST) Townsend in Washington State known for its Victorian buildings. The tour in-­ Chances Casino Squamish Partly Accessible cludes a guided tour of The Rothschild Fri Jun 13 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Joy Brown Galiano Tours: House, guided coach tour of the Vic-­­ 947569 Members $15 (incl GST) Yellow Point and Chemainus torian­ homes with a period costume We will travel south of Nanaimo and historian, lunch at the century-old Partly Accessible have lunch in the famous Crow and Manresa Castle and all ferry tolls. Valid Saturday Outings Gate Pub. Afternoon tea will be passport, Nexus enhanced ID required. served with time to look around the Join us for many local destinations for Wed May 21 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. town of murals. We will also visit a little shopping, cafes & sightseeing: 949918 Members $109 (incl GST) Stanley Park Herons Yellow Point lodge and a glass studio Sat May 10 10:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. located in an elegant garden estate. 948024 Members $10 (incl GST) Wed May 14 7:30 a.m. – 7:15 p.m. 958367 Members $111 (incl GST) Steveston Wharfs Sat May 31 10:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. Partly Accessible 948025 Members $15 (incl GST) Stars on Ice (Rogers Arena) Granville Island Olympic medalists Patrick Chan, Not Accessible Sat Jun 21 10:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir highlight Garden Club Tours: 948026 Members $12 (incl GST) a superstar ensemble of champions Greig Rhododendron Gardens when the highly acclaimed produc- A trip set up for the Garden club to tion visits Rogers Arena. explore the stunning Greig Gardens. Thu May 15 5 – 11 p.m. Wed May 21 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 962517 Members $35 (incl GST) 968668 Members $10 (incl GST)

ChiropraCTiC Care Massage Therapy Dr. Bob Hafizi, B.Sc., DC Therapeutic / Relaxation / Deep Tissue Focusing on Chronic Pain & Soft Tissue Disorders • Offering massage therapy services • Low back pain, neck pain, Arthritis, six days per week, including foot-related issues Saturdays • Gentle, safe, senior-oriented care • Three therapists on staff, male and • Featuring Laser therapy, Shockwave 2nd Floor, West Van Community Centre female therapy and ART (604) 925-2225 • 10% discount to West Vancouver • Orthotic services www.complementhealthcare.com senior centre members

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ER Aqua Bus Tour of False Creek

PROGRAMSP your own). tasting costs, lunch and gratuity. Join us as we take a 40 min. cruise Wed May 28 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. around False Creek. You will then have Thu Jun 19 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 968667 Members $14 (incl. GST) 90 min. to have lunch at the Edgewater 969267 Members $26 (incl GST) Casino (your own cost), play the slots Partly Accessible or just enjoy the sun and seawall. Cultch: DVote Thu Jun 12 10:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. DVote is an investigation by Gagnon 969317 Members $15 and Bhattacharya into the dichotomies that separate devotion and submission, Not Accessible the profound and the profane, sexuality Partly Accessible Enjoy Tour & Travel: Washington and spirituality. Joy Brown Tours: State’s Most Scenic (USA) Squamish Sea-to-Sky Gondola Thu May 29 6:30 – 11 p.m. Discover Deception Pass, Chuckanut Newly opened Gondola is a comforta- 962367 Members $49.35 (incl GST) Drive and Whidbey Island. Finish the ble 10 min. ride up the sheer face of day in Langley (US). The tour includes the Squamish Chief. At the top are Partly Accessible a generous picnic table lunch and free viewing platforms, easy walking trails, Stanley Theatre: Spamalot time to explore stores, galleries and the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge and A new musical lovingly ripped off boutiques. Complete the day with a the beautiful Summit Lodge where you from the motion picture Monty Python scenic ferry ride from Clinton to can relax while enjoying the panoram- and the Holy Grail. Whether or not Mukilteo Landing. Valid passport, ic views. Lunch and dessert are served you've seen the movie that inspired it, Nexus or enhanced ID required. in a lovely restaurant in Squamish. Spamalot will make you laugh-a-lot. Thu Jun 12 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Tue Jun 24 9:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tickets are limited, contact John at 949919 Members $89 (incl GST) 604-925-7230. 959367 Members $111 (incl GST) Wed Jun 4 12:30 – 4 p.m. Partly Accessible Partly Accessible 959768 Joy Brown Tours: Queen Elizabeth Theatre: Wicked Member Transportation + Ticket $68.25 Salt Spring Island Market We are offering bus transportation to Member Bus Only $13.65 The Saturday Salt Spring Island Market the Matinee showing of Wicked. Please has been voted one of the best mar- purchase your tickets for the show on kets in Canada. Located in the heart June 28, 2 p.m. by calling 800-889-8457. of Ganges everything at the market Sat Jun 28 12:15 – 5 p.m. must be made or grown on Salt Spring. 966917 Members $13 (incl GST) We will have Afternoon Tea in a local colourful cafe in Fulford on Salt Spring Not Accessible with time to visit this lovely village. UBC Opera: Cunning Little Vixens Sat Jun 14 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Usually seen as a fairy tale, this piece Partly Accessible 948566 Members $111 (incl GST) also provides us with a revealing Nitobe Memorial Gardens: UBC insight into nature's struggle to sur- Join us for a guided tour of Nitobe Not Accessible vive the devastation of the footprint of Gardens at UBC. These magical Garden Club Tours: humanity. UBC offers a lower cost opera gardens are steeped in tradition. Stanley Park Rose Gardens experience. Purchase your tickets in Our guide will demystify the amazing A trip set up for the Garden club to advance 604.822.6725. Transportation landscape. explore the stunning Rose Gardens. only. See page 8 for related lecture. Fri Jun 6 10:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Wed Jun 18 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sun Jun 29 12:30 – 5 p.m. 969233 Members $20 (incl. GST) 968717 Members $10 (incl GST) 947640 Members $10.50

12 SENIORS’ SCENE MAY – JUNE 2014 G C SIDE ARDEN Garden Side Café PERFORMANCES & TRIPS A

Mon I Wed I Fri 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please note the Garden Side Café please remember to bring All selections are MENU FÉ Tue I Thu 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. is staying open on Tuesdays and membership card. subject to availability. Thursday between lunch and din- Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Menu subject to change. Tue I Thu Dinner 5 – 7 p.m. ner—come for a coffee or to warm Interac accepted. Sat I Sun 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. up anytime with friends!

MAY Thursday Mediterranean Chili with Garlic Toast, Tossed Salad MAY 1 – 4 Friday Baked Fish on Vegetables with Rice, Green Beans Saturday Chef's Special DINNERS Sunday Sunday Brunch at the Café Thursday, May 1 MAY Monday Hungarian Goulash with Roasted Potatoes, Vegetables Greek-themed Dinner 5 – 11 Tuesday Baked Chicken Teriyaki with Rice, Steamed Broccoli w/ Chicken & Prawn Wednesday Pork with Paprika with Mushrooms and Sour Cream, Souvlaki, Tzatziki, Roast Potatoes, Vegetables Potatoes & Greek Salad Thursday Spaghetti and Meatballs with Garlic Toast, Salad Tuesday, May 6 Friday Cod with Lemon with Garlic & Chives, Oven Fries, Coleslaw Sole Florentine w/ Hollan-­ Saturday Chef's Special ­daise Sauce, Lemon Sunday Mother’s Day Special: BBQ Chicken with Caesar Salad, Wedge, Rice Pilaf, Salad Ice Cream & Cranberry Punch (Members $10) Thursday, May 8 Vegetable Lasagna w/ MAY Monday Beef Meatloaf with Roasted Leek Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Caesar Salad, Garlic Toast 12 – 18 Harvard Beets Tuesday Ham & Cheese Quiche with Caesar Salad Tuesday, May 13 Wednesday Chicken Schnitzel with Warm Potato Salad, Braised Red Cabbage Turkey Vegetable or Thursday Stuffed Salmon Boats with Lemon & Caper Sauce, Rice, Steak & Mushroom Pie Sautéed Zucchini with Onions and Peppers w/ Mashed Potatoes, Baked Squash Friday Seafood Newburg with Rice Pilaf, Salad Saturday Chef's Special Thursday, May 15 Sunday Sunday Brunch at the Café Lamb Curry w/ Fruited Rice, Fresh Mix Vegetables MAY Monday CLOSED – VICTORIA DAY Tuesday, May 20 19 –25 Tuesday Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables Honey Ham w/ Pineapple, Wednesday Spanakopita with Tzatziki, Roasted Potatoes, Baked Tomato Scalloped Potatoes, Mix Thursday Beef Stroganoff with Pasta, Salad Vegetables Friday Breaded Sole with Lemon Wedge, Herbed Tartar Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Mix Vegetables Thursday, May 22 Saturday Chef's Special Pacific Wild Salmon w/ Shrimp Hollandaise, Sunday Sunday Brunch at the Café Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables MAY Monday Pork Chops in Guinness Stout Gravy with Mashed Potatoes, 26 –31 Vegetables Tuesday, May 27 Tuesday East Coast Pepper Steak with Rice, Vegetables Coq au Vin w/ Mashed Wednesday Breaded Beef Liver with Roasted Onions, Gravy, Potatoes, Green Beans Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables Almondine Thursday Bacon & Swiss Quiche with Sliced Tomatoes on Lettuce Thursday, May 29 Friday Pollock Montreal with Roasted Potatoes, Salad Roast Turkey with all Saturday Chef's Special the Trimmings

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JUNE 1 Sunday Sunday Brunch at the Café Tuesday, June 3 Veal Scaloppini JUNE Monday BBQ Chicken Leg with Rice Pilaf, Mix Vegetables w/ Penne and Steamed 2 – 8 Tuesday Swiss Steak and Baked Potato Broccoli Wednesday Pork Cutlet with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Thursday, June 5 Seasonal Vegetables Moroccan Lamb Stew Thursday Cabbage Rolls with Pierogies, Garlic Sausage, Tomato on Lettuce w/ Roasted Red Potatoes Friday West Coast Wild Salmon Burger with Tartar Sauce, and Green Beans Coleslaw, Oven Fries Almondine Saturday Chef's Special Sunday Sunday Brunch at the Café Tuesday, June 10 Italian Rustic Fire JUNE Monday Sweet & Sour Pork with Rice, Steamed Broccoli Roasted Cod w/ Prawn 9 – 15 Tuesday Mediterranean Chicken with Pasta Brochette, Roasted Potatoes and Ratatouille Wednesday Swedish Meatballs with Parsley Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables Thursday Spinach & Four Cheese Quiche with Caesar Salad Thursday, June 12 Friday Salmon Boats with Lemon Wedge, Roasted Potatoes, Tossed Salad Southern-style BBQ Saturday Chef's Special Pork Ribs w/ Mexican Sunday Father's Day Special: Steak Sandwich, Fries, Caesar Salad Rice, Baked Beans and and Beer (Members $12) Kernel Corn Tuesday, June 17 JUNE Monday Beef Bourguignon with Lyonnais Potatoes, Vegetables Montreal Corned 16 – 22 Tuesday Spanakopitas with Tzatziki, Lemon Wedge, Greek-style Potatoes, Brisket served w/ Dijon Tomato and Cucumber Salad Mustard Sauce and Wednesday Chicken Schnitzel with Roasted Potatoes, Zucchini with Onion, Parsley Potatoes, Braised Tomatoes and Peppers Cabbage Thursday Penne Bolognese (meat sauce) with Garlic Toast, Salad Friday Battered Cod with Tartar Sauce, Lemon Wedge, Oven Fries, Thursday, June 19 Coleslaw Coq au Vin w/ Mashed Saturday Chef's Special Potatoes and Fresh Sunday Sunday Brunch at the Café Seasonal Vegetables Tuesday, June 24 JUNE Monday Pork and Vegetable Stew with Mashed Potatoes, Salad Sicilian Meatballs 23 – 29 Tuesday Smoked Salmon and Green Onion Quiche with Salad w/ Fresh Basil Marinara, Wednesday Turkey Chili with Romaine Salad, Cornmeal Muffin Spaghetti, Salad and Thursday Breaded Beef Liver with Roasted Onions, Gravy, Garlic Toast Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables Thursday, June 26 Friday Curried Basa Fish Filet with Rice Pilaf, Salad Madras Chicken Curry Saturday Chef's Special w/ Fruited Rice and Sunday Sunday Brunch at the Café Green Beans JUNE 30 Monday Beef Meatloaf with Roasted Leek Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans All selections are subject to availa­­bi­lity. Menu subject to change.

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