VOLUME 7 ISSUE 7 ABBOTSFORD PEER SUPPORT FOR SENIORS JULY—AUGUST 2019 2499 MCMILLAN ROAD ABBOTSFORD, BC V2S 7R3 WE ARE HERE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT 604-850-0011

Happy Day!!

LAUGHING HOW TO DO VOLUNTEER MATTER BREAKFAST She hurried to the phar- macy to pick up the medi- Our next Volunteer Break- cation. When she got back fast will be July 2nd, 2019 at to the car, she found her 9:00am. Come enjoy break- BOARD MEMBERS keys locked inside. The fast at Crossroads Restau- woman found an old rusty rant! Let’s all share a memo- Diane Anderson: President coat hanger on the rable summer holidays Bonnie Wetmore, V Pres ground. She looked at it SUPERBRAIN you’ve had in the past. We Stephen Chan: Treasurer look forward to seeing you and and said, “I don’t YOGA George Ho: Secretary know how to use this.” there! Willa Kraft: Director ”She bowed her head and Pat Stare, Director asked God to send her Superbrain Yoga is a sim- some help. ple beneficial exercise SUMMER Within 5 minutes an old that does not invoive any PICNIC motorcycle pulled up, driv- complicated body twists or turns. It is designed to en by a bearded man who Mark your calendar for July help improve aspects of was wearing an old biker 18! You and your client are skull rag. He got off his your mental health such invited to a magical morning cycle and asked if he could as concentration. While at Mill Lake Park, with enter- help. “She said, “Yes, my hard evidence for the tainment, games and a picnic! husband is sick. I’ve locked effectiveness of super- my keys in my car. brain yoga is limited, He said, “Sure.” He some feel it can especial- CANADA’S NATIONAL walked over to the car, ly benefit hyperactive and in less than a minute children and teens, senile FLOWER the car was open. She people, autistic people, Bunchberry wins Canada nation- and people with ADD/ al flower vote. In a nation-wide hugged the man and poll that ended on Canada Day Canada’s National through tears said, “Thank ADHD. Superbrain Yoga is a simple activity that 2017. 80% of almost 10,000 Animal is the beaver. you, God, for sending me people picked bunchberry such a very nice man.” involves touching the (Cornus canadensis) as their The man heard her little ears and doing squats. choice for a national flower. prayer and replied, “Lady, I With a little effort, you am not a nice man. I just can easily gain the bene- got out of prison yester- fits of Superbrain Yoga. day; I was in prison for car Go to www.wikihowlife/ APSS is funded by United Way Lower Mainland and a theft.” Do-Superbrain-Yoga. see the attachment to the Gaming Grant from the BC The woman hugged the Government. man again, sobbing, “Oh, newsletter or pick up a thank you, God! You even copy at the Volunteer sent me a professional!” Breakfast. THE CANADIAN VOLUNTEER TIME SHEETS WANTED The Maple Leaf flag became Canada's flag on 15 February 1965. Before this, Canada used the British Red Ensign Please turn in your completed time cards from with Canada's coat of arms on it. ... The Royal Union Flag is the January to June 2019, if you haven’t already British , and is a symbol that Canada is a member of the done so. They are needed by July 15 for our Commonwealth, and that Canada and Britain share a history and a reporting. monarch. You can email them to us at [email protected], bring them to the July 2nd Volunteer Breakfast, or drop them by the office. Our clients appreciate you, and so do we!

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BC DAY AUGUST 5th The Day Act was first introduced to the Legislative Assembly in 1974. The aim of the Bill was to create a stat- utory holiday on the first Monday in August to recognize the pioneers in the province and the act gained royal assent in 1996 . ++++++++++++++++ ABBOTSFORD RECREATION CENTRE FLEX PASS

If you received an email from the office saying your new Flex Pass is at the recreation centre checkin counter, please remem- ber to stop by and get your photo taken and pick up your new Did you know? The flag of British Columbia is card. based upon the shield of the provincial arms of British Columbia. At the top of the flag is a APSS WEBSITE rendition of the Royal Union Flag, defaced in the centre by a crown, and with a setting sun We’ve begun working on our website, keeping it updated with below, representing the location of the prov- new and fresh information. You’ll find us at: ince of British Columbia at the western end www.abbotsfordpeersupportforseniors.ca. We have begun up- of Canada loading the most recent version of our newletter . Click on the

Senior Information tab and you’ll see the recent newsletter at the top of the list, and other items of interest to you. As we Don’t be afraid to go out on a add new content, we’ll let you know! limb, that’s where the fruit is.