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LETTERS...to the editor LETTERS...to the editor This past summer, Senior Scope was pleased to give away two great prize packages for our Annual Contest in celebration of our 15th Birthday. Grandparents should be The grand prize winner, Debbie Smith, wrote in expressing her surprise and her gratitude for the great prize package. What was more surprising is how she came across the Senior Scope in the first place. "Non organized sports" One day while in her yard, a copy of the Senior Scope had blown into her yard. She picked it up and noticed a contest after browsing through the paper on-the-run. She entered and then won! champions. I think Senior Scope earned a new, loyal reader! Thank you for reading Senior Scope and entering our contest, Debbie! Congratulations again. Hi everyone, Hi Kelly! I have to share my experience with down, went on slides, made forts in other seniors because I think I have the trees, played with tops, jacks and My girlfriend Laura and I were We also toured the famous tunnels found a great motivator to keep us even toothpick races in the spring run delighted to travel to Moose Jaw and and underground economy of Moose active and our grandchildren active off to the street drain. Think of those Temple Garden Spa last week. What Jaw. Thanks for the casino package as well! activities, adapt them and have fun a lovely escape thanks to Senior as well! Us casino neophytes didn’t This past year I signed up for the with your grandchildren! Many of Scope’s annual contest and Red- know what we were doing so we 150 ParticpACTION play list to those activities are on the playlist so White & Blue Get-A-Ways! were thrilled sharing $140 in our celebrate Canada's 150 birthday mark them off and you could still I had never been, and returned winnings. and what an adventure I have had! win some great prizes. relaxed and pampered. The geother- Thank you also for the prime tick- There are 150 activities to choose Yes, you can get on a swing again, mal waters and steam room were so ets to see Rainbow Stage’s Mamma from and all you have to do is modify I did and what fun is that! inviting! The town is very welcoming Mia; one of the best Rainbow Stage the activity to your level and add I add activities to every holiday of tourists. We enjoyed strolling performances I’ve seen. Still have yet your grandchildren for some great now. This Thanksgiving we are through the park, visiting the bou- to visit Assiniboia Downs and the fun! playing ball hockey and goal ball. If tiques, museums and art galleries, Eliminator RC Hobby Supply store Not only do I have increased you don't have equipment you can and discovering wonderful places to … the amazing Senior Scope grand health benefits but it has increased find it at garage sales, thrift shops, dine. The Gallery Café in Yvette prize that keeps on giving! my bond with my grandchildren and dollar stores or Wall mart. Planning Moore’s Art Gallery in the old Land increased their activity level as well. the activity will be as much fun as Titles Building is a must! Debbie Smith When we get together I plan dif- doing it. ferent physical activities for us to do. If you need to know how to play It is no longer just baking cookies and any game the ParticipACTION web watching movies any more! site has information on all 150 activ- I believe that we as grandparents ities. You can log on until December can champion "Non Organized" to win prizes but I am using the list sports. Remember when we went out every year going forward. to play in the morning and only Lets do this for our grandkids and returned to eat or when the lights have some guaranteed fun! If you came on at night, that was the signal don't have grandkids yet I'm sure to come home! We played all day there is a young person somewhere with anyone on our street and came who would love to help you play! home tired but happy. Remember If you want to know what I have kick the can, hide and seek, hop done, just google "Winnipeg Super scotch, hula hoop, Chinese skipping, Grandma" and my interview with double Dutch skipping, playing a Global news and CBC online news game of scrub baseball or skating on will show up. the neighbor hood ice rink until we couldn't feel our feet anymore. Linda LeBlanc We swung on swings, rode bikes, Ile des Chenes, Manitoba made up our own monkey bars on R0A-0T1 the swing set by hanging upside

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In some cases, selling cer- Can provide references. from their own and be able to account for all monies spent or The attorney must carefully man- tain properties may be unavoidable (Seniors’ Discount) received on the donor ’s behalf. age the donor’s assets and preserve in order to maintain the donor’s the value of the donor’s estate to the lifestyle, but the attorney should 03 | If an attorney is responsible for extent possible. All investment deci- exercise caution in exercising this a large amount of money or sions must be in the best interests of responsibility. Conversely, if the donor complex assets, they should the donor, not the attorney or the has assets that are no longer needed consider speaking with experts estate beneficiaries. Although there or used, the attorney should consid- to help ensure they properly are generally no limitations on er selling them or renting them at exercise their duties. which types of mutual funds or fair market value to minimize unnec- Readings investments an attorney can invest essary expenses being incurred by the donor’s money in, the attorney the donor and maximizing the value by must invest the donor’s assets pru- of the donor’s estate. Wendy dently, and in keeping with the The attorney generally cannot Palmistry NOTE: For the purposes of this arti- donor’s future needs. The attorney derive any personal benefit from their Private Appointments: cle,the person who has been granted should ensure that the donor’s position. 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If and sometimes known as representa- donor’s assets separate from their possible, the attorney should try to tion agreements in British Columbia, own (except for property that they avoid receiving any personal benefit they will be generically referred to as already own jointly) and the attorney from the donor’s assets in order to “powers of attorney.” must be able to account for all avoid difficult questions later. Moving Furniture & Small Items monies spent and/or received on the Exceptions may be made, for exam- When the attorney can act donor’s behalf. Depending upon the ple, where the attorney is one of the 204-746-4318 The terms of the power of attorney assets involved, it may be a good donor’s dependents. 204-746-6141 document will govern when the idea to hire an accountant or lawyer attorney can act. 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October 13 - November 2, 2017 • V16N4 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 5 October 3, 2017: FREE GOLD/SILVER Elections Manitoba Releases EVALUATION ...... 2016 Annual Report COLLECTIBLES CANADA Elections Manitoba’s 2016 annual to reflect emerging voting trends, the voting experience and achieving 2211 McPHILLIPS ST. report, released today, notes the legislative clarity and innovation in administrative efficiencies,” says WINNIPEG total operational cost of the 41st the electoral process. Many of these Verma. “The proposed amendments general election was $13,518,340 recommendations have already been reflect consultations held with all 204-586-6263 and outlines the detailed work that parties through the advisory com- occurred before, during and after From opening 57 mittee, experiences from past elec- the election. Chief Electoral Officer returning“ offices and tions and best practices of other Shipra Verma’s recommendations jurisdictions.” DISABILITY TAX for amendments to The Elections 2,700 voting stations As noted in the annual report, the Act and The Election Financing Act across Manitoba, to overall cost to conduct the 2016 gen- CREDIT are also contained in the report. scaling up from a eral election was $16,985,131. This “This annual report gives the pub- includes the operational cost of A STEP BEYOND & ASSOCIATES lic a picture of the preparation permanent staff of 17 $13,518,340 and $3,436,742 in reim- Call Peter 204-663-4651 required to run a general election,” to a 10,000-person bursements and auditor subsidies. www.astepbeyond.cc says Verma. “From opening 57 return- operation, to review- The report contains an election DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE DISABILITIES? ing offices and 2,700 voting stations financial statement for each regis- • Suffer from mood disorder, pipolar across Manitoba, to scaling up from a ing the election tered party and candidate required or other mental functions? • Difficulty walking, managing your bowel permanent staff of 17 to a 10,000- financial statements to file, as well as annual statements or bladder, having impairments? person operation, to reviewing the of 238 candidates from parties and constituency asso- We help individuals, parents, families election financial statements of 238 ciations. A historical summary of and caregivers to complete all of candidates and six registered parties, and six registered contributions made to registered the necessary DTC forms. the report gives a sense of the magni- parties, the report parties over the past 10 years is also My service is to look after you. A+ Rating tude of this province-wide event.” gives a sense of the included. “All the activities of our office are Under The Elections Act and The driven by our legislative mandate to magnitude of this Election Financing Act, an annual deliver free, fair and accessible elec- province-wide report that includes recommenda- tions, while providing service and event. tions for amendments to legislation information to the public and assis- - Shipra Verma is referred to the Standing Committee tance to political entities in fulfilling ” on Legislative Affairs for review. The STORAGE: their obligations,” says Verma. introduced in Bill 27, The Elections committee may call the Chief Electoral Heated Indoor / Unheated Indoor Recommendations made by the Amendment Act, which will be Officer to discuss the report. Chief Electoral officer focus on four debated in the upcoming session. To see the full report, visit Elections key areas: creation of a permanent “Two important objectives guided Manitoba’s website at voter register, administrative change these recommendations: improving www.electionsmanitoba.ca. A selling service for Jim Higham classic & antique 204-997-4636 automobiles Power of attorney for property... cont’d from page 4 Email: [email protected] www.jimsclassiccorner.com assets (which is also generally pro- only annuity and life-insurance con- ...... hibited except in certain jurisdic- tracts can have a beneficiary desig- tions, where specific conditions are nated). If the donor had appointed SHIRLEY HILL CFP, RRC met, such as charging fair market someone as the direct beneficiary of a Executive Financial Consultant interest). particular asset, that designation Shirley Hill & Associates Private Wealth Although an attorney can be reim- may be continued if the form of the Management bursed for expenses incurred in the investment changes but new contri- Investors Group Financial Services Inc. course of conducting their duties, the butions should only be made to 10 Island Shore Blvd. Exercise your mind, coordination, expenses must be reasonable and accounts where there is no benefici- Winnipeg, Manitoba R3X 0E7 concentration and motor skills. the attorney must keep sufficient ary designation. Phone: (204) 257-9100 / (204) 257-0999 ONSITE or MOBILE receipts or documentation respecting If the attorney is unsure as to how Toll Free: (866) 574-7901 those expenses. 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Might we be driving our last 'traditional car? By Roger Currie I turned 70 this past summer, Without even touching the reserve, The Google self-driving car project and along with many others I find the plane would have a range of is now Waymo. Waymo stands for that driving has lost much of its joy 1,100 kilometres which would be a new way forward in mobility. as the years go by. But like every- ideal for many of the short com- thing else in the digital age, chances muter flights that Americans seem are we ain't seen nothing yet. to favour more than we do in such a way that collisions would As we get ready for another winter Canada. The obvious benefits will be simply not happen. Experts who are of plugging in the old beater to cleaner air and a lot less noise near less enthusiastic about the prospect ensure that it will start in the morn- airports. point out that our current infra- ing, a relatively small but growing But back on the ground, the larg- structure of roads and bridges number of drivers in Manitoba and er question many of us are asking is would have to see major upgrades to elsewhere are plugging in for a dif- “How soon before we are no longer make it all work. There are some ferent reason. Those who drive driving our vehicles, because they Self driving car interior serious unanswered questions about hybrids or fully electric vehicles will be driving us?” It seems to me it the impact of winter weather. If snow must recharge their batteries was not that long ago that the and ice could not be immediately overnight. As Manitoba Hydro strug- answer most of us would give might dealt, would autonomous vehicles gles to manage its debt load, they have been “Not in my lifetime”, but drivers are being tested, particularly be grounded temporarily. can finally look forward to a steady the pace of change seems to be by Google, in several U.S. states. The Can we all say mind-boggling a rise in the demand for electricity. accelerating. Conference Board of Canada, an few times about the future? Stay It won't be just passenger cars DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Ottawa-based think tank, is a major tuned. plugging in to recharge. More and has surveyed the attitude of proponent of autonomous vehicles. more transit buses and large trans- Canadians on the subject, and the In a report they released several Roger Currie is a regular port trucks are developing hydrid results are surprising. Roughly half of months ago, they estimated that if we contributor to Senior Scope. and electric models, and what about the consumers they questioned said had such means of transportation aviation? Zunum Aero, which is a they would trust self-driving or today, the result would be a net sav- He is a veteran Winnipeg small subsidiary of Boeing, is mak- autonomous vehicles to get them ing of $65 Billion a year, in the costs broadcaster who is heard doing ing plans to put a hybrid-electric safely to their destination, even we are that currently result from traffic acci- news and commentary on CJNU, aircraft into commercial use within probably a few years away from see- dents. The report says 80% of deaths five years. With seating for 12 pas- ing it happen. The number drops to on the road would be eliminated. Nostalgia Radio, at 93.7 on sengers, it will be powered by batter- less than half on the prairies and BC. Advanced computer and GPS the FM dial. ies with a fuel reserve as a backup. 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Manager Rick Forney Championship called the 2017 edi- tion of the Winnipeg Goldeyes “the best team I’ve seen in a long, long time.” On a beautiful mid-September night, in front of 6,363 spectators at Shaw Park in downtown Winnipeg, the Goldeyes proved their manager’s assessment beyond a shadow of any doubt. With nine runs in the second inning, a cycle from Shawn Pleffner – that’s a home run, a triple a dou- ble and a single – home runs by Pleffner, David Bergin and Mason Katz and a brilliant pitching per- formance by starter Edwin Carl and relievers Mitchell Lambson and Victor Capellan, the Goldeyes demol- ished the Wichita Wingnuts 18-2 to claim the deciding game of the best- of-five American Association cham- pionship series. It was the second straight league championship for the Goldeyes – the first back-to-back in franchise histo- ry – and the third in six years. It was also the fourth title in franchise his- tory – 1994 (Northern League), 2012, 2016 and 2017. I just want to thank the fans for coming out,” said the American The American Association champion Winnipeg Goldeyes. Association’s Most Outstanding Player, Josh Romanski. “That’s the best crowd I’ve ever played in front of and to do it for a championship, was Pleffner, who had already singled special. For the guys to come out and scored, hit a line drive opposite and play the way they did for the field three-run homer over the left- fans of Winnipeg, man this city’s just field wall to make it 9-0 and the awesome. The last two years here in Wingnuts were done. They played Winnipeg have been the best two the rest of the game like a team years of my career and playing here, ready to hop on the bus and go man I just love every minute of it. I home. want to thank every single fan, The Goldeyes scored five more in ‘cause they were just awesome the fourth to make it 14-0, added a tonight.” run in the sixth to make it 15-0 The night was special. The crowd and then, after Wichita scored was simply outstanding and when twice in the seventh, added three the Goldeyes put up a nine-spot in more in the eighth to make it 18-2. the second inning, the celebration In the eighth, Pleffner led off with a began early. From that point on, triple to become one of only a they were just waiting to see the handful of Goldeyes to hit for the Goldeyes raise the league champi- cycle. Darvill then singled home onship trophy. Pleffner to record at least one hit in With the score tied 0-0 in the bot- all nine Goldeyes playoff games. tom of the second, Pleffner led off And then Katz hit a two-run homer with a single and then Bergin singled. to put an explanation point on the Wes Darvill laid down a perfect sacri- proceedings. Reggie Abercrombie with the League Championship Trophy fice bunt to send Pleffner to third and Carl (2-0, 2.35 ERA) earned the Bergin to second and then catcher win by allowing only two earned Mason Katz doubled home both base runs on five scattered hits in 6.1 good and we played really well at the nate enough to win last year but we runners to give Winnipeg a 2-0 lead. innings. Carl’s five postseason wins right time, but this year, there is no were celebrating in Wichita. I told That’s when the bubble burst for over the last two years surpassed doubt in my mind that this is the Sam (owner Katz), that the only starter Tim Brown and the Wingnuts. manager Rick Forney for the best team we’ve had in a long time. thing that could make this better is Andrew Sohn singled to drive Goldeyes' franchise record. This was the best team in the if we were to win this thing at home. home Katz, Casey Turgeon singled “When we won in 2012, we didn’t league. I don’t know if they believed I didn’t believe we’d do it again the to put runners on first and second have any business being in the it, but I believed it. I just kept letting very next year, it’s really hard to and then David Rohm singled home finals,” said Forney, looking back on them go out there and play, just make the playoffs in this league, Sohn. Romanski walked and the the last six seasons. “We were prob- kept writing their names in the line- but we did it. Somebody’s looking Reggie Abercrombie singled home ably the fourth best team in the up every day and they did it. down on us. To do it in front of Turgeon and Rohm. That made it 6- playoffs, but we just got hot at the “It was unbelievable to win in these fans, it’s like Christmas 0 but the Goldeyes weren’t done. right time. In 2016, we were pretty front of this crowd. 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your hair, my other hand lightly I saw, in her motionless form, my TOUCH drawing on your bare back, shivers TREAT own fragility. We will both be causal- By Brian Hay (BHH) and goose bumps. Your hand on my By Erin Taves (ET) ities of the same ephemeral world in chest. which time calls us to dance. I Touch is healing. (BHH) You may think that in life, a lot remembered all the times in which I “Seldom, or perhaps never, was left to pick up the broken pieces of things happen to you along of my psyche after having fallen does a marriage develop into an I embrace the gift of simple the way. The truth is, in life, you apart. I’m sure that when things individual relationship smoothly touch to express love and were not going well that I considered happen to a lot of things along myself a victim of circumstances; and without crises: there is no tenderness, compassion the way. but perhaps I was bracing for the coming to consciousness and care. tricks instead of asking for treats. (ET) without pain.” (Dr. Shad Helmstetter) (Carl Jung) BIO: Brian Hay (BHH) My life is a treat. I watched as emergency medical Brian Hay is a retired lawyer and a writer. I accept all the goodness He completed Transformative WritingTM personnel carted the woman on a Your touch means so much more studies at Canadian Mennonite University stretcher down the busy hospital that life has to offer than your words. I have longed for and received facilitator certification at corridor. They walked quickly, yet your touch these past years, wanted Woodbrooke Quaker Study Center, appeared to be in no particular it spontaneously given, during our European Centre for Life Writing for hurry. I stole a glance at the BIO: Erin Taves (ET) walks, to reach over and touch my TransformationTM, in Birmingham, England. woman’s motionless form; her Erin Taves plays the role of wife, mother, shoulder, or my hip. To hold my Brian took motorcycle lessons after he mouth was gaping open and red. It friend, employee, and spiritual enthusiast. hand. turned 60, consistent with Michelangelo’s reminded me of a gory Halloween She attended a Transformative WritingTM And while we drive, to reach over motto: “I’m always learn-ing …” He loves mask. program in 2004 and continues to enjoy and with the back of your hand, reading books about writing and daily per- I shouldn’t have stared; it’s not gatherings with “Prism”; an eclectic group touch my cheek, let me know that sonal/spiritual reflection. Since 2012, he considered polite. But I snuck one of women who provide her with inspiration you are thinking of me, glad to be has envisioned and helped guide this book more look at her in an attempt to and wisdom. Erin’s writing is self-reflective, with me. to completion. determine the cause of her injury. It based on her observations of the world and We have so much pain to work E-mail: [email protected] ■ was Halloween and the phrase “trick how it imitates her inner psyche. She reads through, and a flood of words seems or treat” kept echoing through my books that promise to reveal some secret insufficient to ease that pain. mind. I wondered about the woman that has yet to be revealed. ■ Instead, it is the touch, your head on the stretcher—if her life was a on my shoulder, my fingers through series of tricks or treats. Crime Prevention Tip Courtesy Winnipeg Police Service It is autumn already! Stay Safe!! • Use caution when driving as deer are out • The term Hydroplaning is commonly • Bikes are a convenient way of getting • Opportunist thieves will target doors left and about during the fall season. Deer used to refer to sliding of car tires across around, seeing the city and getting in out- ajar. Avoid these unwanted visitors by are easily spooked and run across the a wet surface. It has been a wet couple door exercise. Unfortunately, bike thieves ensuring your doors and windows are roadways /highways without fear of cars. of days, slow down when driving espe- are still out there. It is advisable to invest locked whenever you are not in- even if This can be a very dangerous situation cially while passing puddles. in a sturdy bike lock and make sure you you are just stepping out for a couple of for drivers as well as the animals. have the serial numbers written down. minutes.

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Oct. 28, Chapter - presents Caribbean Dreamin: renovations, opening early 2018. pm, 737 Bannerman Ave. Adults: $17, 6- 10 am-5 pm & Big Bargain Sunday, Oct. Appetizer & Wine Pairing, Thur. Oct. 19, 7-9 12: $5, 5 & under free. Advance tickets pm at Riverwood Square Retirement Living, Trip to Israel - Tour to The Land of Promise 29, 11 am-3 pm. 60 tables of great books in 2018 and celebrate Israel's 70th Year. only, Theresa: 204-586-7985 or Doreen: plus DVDs CDs, art prints & posters. Grant 1778 Pembina Hwy. Wpg. Tickets: 204- 204-582-2187 772-3498 or [email protected] Great value price out of Winnipeg. For info Park High School Gym, Grant at Nathaniel. contact Ken: 204-9425433, visit website St George's Anglican (Transcona) - Proceeds support special projects of the La chorale des Intrépides - Recruiting www.ToIsraelWithLove.com or e-mail Annual Christmas Bazaar, Craft & Bake Winnipeg Public Library. French Speaking Choral Singers to share [email protected] Sale (with lunch bar), Sat. Nov. 25, 10 am- Grands ‘n’ More - Book launch ‘Powered their talent, to develop their voice, to 2 pm at the Transcona Retired Citizens by Love: A Grandmothers’ Movement to immerse themselves in the French VOLUNTEERING Organization, 328 Whittier Ave. West, on End AIDS in Africa,’ Nov. 4, 7 pm, at community or simply to sing. Practices behalf of St. George's Anglican Parish, McNally Robinson, Grant Park mall. Guest Thursdays, 7-9:30 pm, at Collège Louis Deer Lodge Centre, 2109 Portage Ave - 321 Pandora Ave. W., 204-222-1942. speakers include Joanna Henry, the author, Riel, 585 St-Jean-Baptiste St. If interested: Medical Escorts (daytime) - volunteers www.stgeorgesanglicantranscona.ca as well as grandmothers from Africa and [email protected] needed to provide companionship, support Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary representatives of the Stephen Lewis Manitoba WISE Inc. - 2017 Equality and supervision to residents and patients #4 - Christmas Luncheon, Sun. Nov. 19, Foundation. Free and open to the public. Breakfast, Fri. Oct. 20, 7:15-9 am, at RBC on medical appointments. No driving is required. Call Joy: 204-831-2912 12:30-2:30 pm at the St. James Legion, Rainbow Resource Centre - Finding Convention Centre. Theme: Life Journeys or email [email protected] 1755 Portage Ave. Elevator available. Prize Rainbows Summit, led by those age 55+, for Equality and Justice. Guest speakers: Draws. Tickets $8, 10 & under: $3, available addressing social isolation in the Senator Kim Pate and lawyer Loretta Ross. Caregiving with Confidence (formerly from auxiliary members or at door. LGBT2SQ+ community, Tue. Nov. 7, 8:30 Tickets are $30 avail. at McNally’s, 1-800- Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services) - High Steppers Seniors Club Tea - am-4:30 pm, Canad Inns Destination 561-1833, Manitoba Status of Women, Volunteer drivers needed to take clients in SW in celebration of Canada's 150th, Sat. Centre Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Ave. 204-945-6281, 204-453-1379 or Wpg. for appt’s, shopping, etc. Compensation [email protected]

Nov. 4, 1-4 pm, at Winakwa C.C., 980 when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank Keynote: Bill Richardson, author & broad- when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank for gas/pkg provided. Also to provide respite Winakwa Rd. Adm. $8, 12 & under Free. caster. Registration closes Oct. 31. Manitoba Provincial Rifle Assoc. for Caregivers of older adults in all areas of Wear Red & White (optional). Good food, General $55, Corporate/non-profit $100. (MPRA) - The MPRA Senior’s Air Gun Winnipeg. Call 204-452-9491 or email: rainbow auction, vendors, draws, & Subsidy avail. upon request. Lunch and program, Wednesdays, 11 am, at the indoor [email protected] Canadian Trivia. breaks included. www.rainbowresource air gun range at 711 Leola St. Rifles and Misericordia Health Centre - Volunteers The Women’s Canadian Club of centre.org/finding-rainbows Pistols are supplied. Our range is one of the needed for reg. fall shifts in Gift Shop - Call Winnipeg - Luncheon, Oct. 19, RBC In support of Canadian LifeLight First best in North America with “State of the 204-788-8134, and to escort and stay with

Convention Centre. Mrs. Christy Dzikowicz, Senior Scope Nation Bible Ministry Outreach - Award Senior Scope Art” electronic targets (SIUS). This is a Senior Scope residents while attending spiritual services Director of Child Safety and Family winning Elvis Gospel Music tribute artist sport that can be enjoyed your whole life. inside the same building, Thur. or Fri.’s, 10- Advocacy Division. "Protecting all performance by Corny Rempel, Fri. Oct. Gord: 204-415-7919 or 204-771-1987 11:30 am. Call 204-788-8132, or online at Children". 12 Noon. Cost $25. 27, at Faith Temple 968 Notre Dame. St Charles United Church - Paint Party www.misericordia.mb.ca/volunteer or Reservations and info: 204-663-5657 Tickets $20, doors open 7 pm, show 8 Fundraiser, Sat. Oct. 21, 1:00-3:30 pm, apply in person. Free parking provided. pm, rush seating. Call 204-339-3770 St. Charles Church, 673 Isbister St. South Winnipeg Seniors Resource - EVENTS Harrow United Church - Rev. Bob (North off Portage Ave). Tickets $40, Seeking Meal Program Volunteer Galston leads us in study: The Gospels supplies included. Max. 40 painters. Rita: Assistant, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11 am-1:45 The Manitoba Coin Club - meets 4th Please mention Gospels (profoundly simple/simply pro- Please mention [email protected] or 204-889-4002 Please mention pm, at Delta Manor, 100 Adamar Rd. Wed. each mo. (except Dec, July & Aug), found), Sat. mornings, 10 am, Oct. 14- Winnipeg Male Chorus - join them for Call Samantha 204-478-6169. 7:00 pm (1-1/2 hrs approx.), at the Fort Nov. 18 at Harrow United Church. To reg- the upcoming season to sing classical, Rouge Leisure Centre, 625 Osborne. Victoria Lifeline Home Service ister: 204-284-0079 or secretary@har- pop, religious, folk and show tunes at Representative - Volunteers needed to Frequently there is a Coin auction. rowunited.ca Personal Care homes, Senior Citizen's Call Barré W. Hall: 204-296-6498 explain and set up the Lifeline equipment Harrow United Church - Grief Support homes and Charity groups throughout MB. in people’s homes in Wpg. Must have car, Red River Coin & Stamp Shows - Series (6 sessions), Thursdays 7-9 pm, Nov. Two concerts a year. Rehearsals begin mileage reimbursed. Melissa: 204-956- 2nd Sunday ea. month except July & Aug., 2-Dec. 14. (except Nov. 23), led by Rev. Sept. 11. Email: [email protected] or 6773 or email [email protected] 10 am-4 pm, at the Charterhouse Hotel. [email protected]. Linda Churchill. Max 8 participants. Cost Meals on Wheels - If you got the wheels, Free adm. All welcome. Coins, Bank Notes, $60 per. Pre-registration required through Westminster Concert Organ Series - tokens, bullion, Canadian and Foreign, Buy we got the meals! We are looking for volun- Harrow Church office: 204-284-0079. Sun. Nov. 12, 2:30 pm, Westminster teers in the following areas: Downtown, or sell. Come with paper, leave with Gold. United Church, Westminster at Maryland, Call Andy Zook: 204-482-6366 Alzheimer Society - Care4u, a confer- Point Douglas, Seven Oaks and Transcona. ence for family and friends caring for a per- presenting Joshua Stafford, winner of the Drivers receive an honorarium. 204- Pembina Oldtimers Curling Club - son with dementia, Sat. Oct. 28, 9 am-3:30 Longwood Gardens Organ Competition 956-7711 or www.mealswinnipeg.com 1341 Pembina Hwy. Two games/wk - from New York. 204-784-1330, pm at Canadian Mennonite University. The Bereavement Care Program of Mon., Wed., or Fri. @ 1 pm. Fee $200 for Cost is $40 including lunch. Visit www.westminsterchurch.org 40 games. Call Bob: 204-261-3033 or Concordia Hospital - seeking Grief alzheimer.mb.ca/care4u2017 or Seniors’ Choral Society - New members Support Volunteers to provide telephone Herman: 204-253-7633, 204-943-6622 to register. Space limited. invited especially tenors and basses. www.pembinaoldtimerscurling.com grief support to family members of people Parkinson Society MB - “Parkinson’s Practice Mondays, 10 am-12 noon at who have died at the Hospital. Ideal for a Wildewood Senior Men's Curling - New 101”, presented by Donna Greening, McClure Place, 533 Greenwood Place. person with a health care, ministry or coun- curlers and spares are invited to join us Parkinson Society, Wed. Nov. 1, 1:30 pm No auditions. We are an SATB Choir with seling background. Flexible 4 hrs/wk. Work every Mon. and Wed., 1-3 pm at Granite at Temple Shalom, 1077 Grant Ave. All are a challenging repertoire. Concerts held in from home. Bob Milks: 204-661-7402, Curling Club. For info and applications: welcome, especially those over 55. Free spring and several weeks before [email protected] Charlie 204-269-7998. event. Refreshments provided. Christmas. Also, prior to Annual Concert, will perform at local seniors complexes and Pembina Oldtimers Curling Club - RCL Wpg Polish Cdn Br 246 - 49th 1341 Pembina Hwy. Two games/wk - PCH’s. Info: Gerda or John: 204-669-5570 Continued on page 12 Anniversary, Sat. Oct. 21, 1335 Main St., or www.seniorschoralsociety.ca Email ready-to-print electronic PSAs to: [email protected]. FREE for non-profits and current advertisers. Include duration for listing to run. Page 12 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] October 13 - November 2, 2017 • V16N4

IN WINNIPEG, cont’d from page 11 Kildonan MCC Thrift Shop - Volunteer 1:30-4 pm, at Bleak House Centre, 1637 Tour, A Walkabout in the Exchange, and visit Senior Achievers - Meet 3rd Thur. 1-3 in a professional environment and have fun! Main St., across from Burger King and to PineRidge Hollow. Call 204-253-4599 pm at 406 MacGregor St. Bingo, 50/50, Located at 445 Chalmers Ave. Call or email: Mohawk Gas. Annual membership fee $25. Fraternal Order of Eagles - 3459 meat draws, door prizes, coffee. Call [email protected] Drop-in $3. MCWA contact: Frieda 204- Pembina Hwy. Cribbage Tues. 1 pm. $100 Pat: 204-414-5360 for more info. and 204-668-0967 256-3642 or Bev 204-326-7286 for a 28 or better hand. Free Coffee; Wed. Vital Seniors - Monthly Book Club: 204- Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety - Manor Adult Day Cub - 320 Sherbrook St. Bingo, doors open 11:30 am, games 12:55 257-4014, Monthly Board Games: 204- Volunteer opportunities. Visit mips.ca ‘About We are a pacesetters adult day program for pm; Sun. Bingo, doors open 5:30, games 261-8236, Bridge: 204-256-3832, Carpet Us’ to learn about our Volunteer Program. seniors who live in the community who have 6:30 pm. 204-269-4332 after 4:30 Mon-Fri. Bowling: 204-452-2230, Line Dancing: 204- [email protected] or 204-927-6477. mild Alzheimers/Dementia. Tues-Fri. Referrals The Friends of Library Book Club - 334-3559, Exercise Class: 204-253-0555 Middlechuch Personal Care Home - made through WRHA. 204-784-1378 Seeks new members. Meet 3rd Tue. ea mo (Judy), Monthly Luncheon: 204-255-7508, Volunteers needed to visit residents, assist Deer Lodge Community Centre - Yoga at 10:15 am on 2nd Floor of Millennium Scrabble: 204-257-4014, St. Mary in the rehab dept., hair salon and with the with Doreen Wuckert, Certified Yoga Library. Books chosen are available through Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Rd. pet therapy program. Call: 204-336-4138 Instructor. Mondays, Sept. 11-Dec. 4 the library. Membership is free. Call: 204- Elmwood-East Kildonan Active Living or [email protected] (12 classes), at 323 Bruce Ave. E. $8 per 452-3369 or 204-254-6697 for info. Centre - 180 Poplar @ Brazier in Elmwood. Southeast Personal Care Home - class for registered, $10 per class for Lion's Place Adult Day Program - Social Membership $15/yr. Wood shop, Floor volunteers needed to assist with recreation Drop In. To register, call Doreen: 204- day program for seniors. Transportation & Curling, Scrapbooking, Darts, Carpet programs at 1265 Lee Blvd - days, eve’s, 837-9613 or email [email protected] hot lunch provided. Members $8.75/day. Bowling and other activities. Call wknd’s. Call 204-269-7111 Ext. 2225 Good Neighbours Active Living Centre - Call 784-1229. Referrals made through 204-669-0750 or 204-890-3282 Vista Park Lodge Personal Care Are you a senior 55+ in the Elmwood/East WRHA at 788-8330, or call Case Coord. Norberry-Glenlee CC - Programs for Home in St. Vital - Volunteers needed. Kildonan area who is feeling bored, isolated? The PROBUS Club of Winnipeg - seniors. Play Pickleball at 26 Molgat Ave., Contact: Caitlin Liewicki: Call the Outreach Worker for various activi- is a group for the retired or semi-retired. St. Vital. Call 256-6654 [email protected] ties and functions that are available to you: Info: 204-489-2882, or Fibromyalgia Support Group of Julie 204-996-0750 HSC Winnipeg - Volunteers welcome in [email protected] Winnipeg - For info: 204-975-3037 patient and support areas, 7 days a week. Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre - Dakota 55+ Lazers Senior Centre - Dufferin Senior Citizen Inc. - 377 Free parking or bus tickets. Call 204- (1588 Main St.) Shuttle Bus runs Wed. Various programs: Cribbage, line dancing, Dufferin Ave. Mon: shuffleboard 9:45 am, 787-3533 or email: [email protected] mornings for $15 from the north end and floor curling, quilting, fitness programs, etc. Bingo 1 pm; Wed noon: soup and perogy $15 from the South End (members). South Winnipeg Seniors Resource Call: 204-254-1010 ext. 206. WHIST, lunch. All welcome. Perogies for sale. Transportation from Seven Oaks, Garden Wednesdays, 12:30 pm, contact Bob or Every 2nd Sat: noon-3:30 pm dance with Council - Volunteers needed for Meal City, West Kildonan, Maples & South End. Program in Osborne Village 2-6 hrs/wk. Fran: 204-257-3172. Jonathan Toews a 4-piece band (full lunch). 204-986-2608 Get lunch, bingo, entertainment, refresh- Centre, 1188 Dakota St. Call 204-478-6169 or email ments & transportation home. 204-339-1701 The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell [email protected] The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - Family Resource Centre - Seniors 55+, Archwood 55 - Join us for yoga, fitness 3-203 Duffield St. The Centre offers a variety 51 Morrow Ave, St.Vital. Tues S.T.A.R.S. 9:30- Parkview Place, Long Term Care by classes, line dancing, or art instruction. Drop when contacting our advertisers. when contacting our advertisers. Southeast Personal Care Home - when contacting our advertisers. of different programs and services to adults 11:30 am, FREE Tea/Coffee, Snacks, Games, in for a board game, pickleball, floor curling 55+. Visit www.stjasc.com to view Outings. Wed. 10 am-noon FREE Steppin' is looking for volunteers during the day, evening or billiards. Visit our website for a list of or the weekend to assist with the recreation programs and services. 204-987-8850 Up Exercise Class. Thur. 10 am-noon FREE luncheons, social activities, informational Pickle Ball. 204-990-2339 programs. Call 204-269-7111 ext. 2247 sessions and bus trips. 565 Guilbault St. 55+ Men’s Club - meets Wed. & Thur. Office hrs: Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm. 204-416- afternoons, 1-4 pm, at 3172 Portage Ave. Weston Seniors Club - Programs: PROGRAMS /SERVICES 1067 or [email protected] Various activities: art and hobby classes or computer training, cooking, guest speak- Senior Scope Senior Scope Senior Scope www.archwood55plusinc.weebly.com just enjoy a cup of coffee. 204-987-8850 ers, presentation, luncheons, etc. Meet Pembina Active Living (PAL) 55+ - Fort Garry Legion - Hard Card Bingo - Tuesdays at 1625 Logan. 204-774-3085 Drop-in activities: men’s breakfast, PinPALs Brooklands Active Living Centre - Zumba Gold, Aqua-fit, Line Dancing, Floor Tues. 1:15, Paper Bingo, Fri. eve, Early Bird Assiniboia Wood Carvers Association - (bowling), bridge, movies, LunchPALS. 7:15 pm, and Sat., Hard Card and Ladies Woodcarving every Fri. 1-3 pm at Valour CC- Special events: Wellness series “Health at Curling. Drop-in fees avail. Bingo Mondays, 1 pm. #License LGA 1143-B1. FREE Auxiliary Lucky Star. All Welcome. Kitchen Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St. Call Mel: every size-moving from weight to wellness”, open for Lunch. 1125 Pembina Hwy. 204-661-2213 or Wayne: 204-783-7340 Thur. Oct. 19, 1 pm; Still Bloomin’ Games. 204-632-8367 The Canadian Hard of Hearing Le Conseil des francophones 55+ - Please mention Please mention Gardening Club, Thur., Oct. 26: presenta- Please mention Charleswood Adult Day Program - tion by Trees Winnipeg; Wine Pairing Fund- Social Day Program for seniors Association - MB Chapter - Fall pro- ensures the accessibility and availability of raiser, Thurs., Oct. 26, 7 pm, Riverwood Transportation and hot lunch provided. grams: speechreading/lip reading classes, French-language services and support Square Retirement Living, 1778 Pembina Members $8.85/day. Referrals made support groups, presentations and displays. programs for the French-speaking population Hwy. Info: www.pal55plus.com, email through WRHA. 204-889-4608 or call Learn about assistive devices to accommo- 55 years and up living in Wpg. French only: [email protected] or 204-946-0839 your Case Coordinator date your hearing loss. Learn to advocate for Tai Chi Chih, light Yoga, Line dancing and better hearing in public venues. Visit Pickleball. 204-793-1054, 107-400 Bleak House Senior Centre - 1637 Prendergast Seniors Club - 906 www.chha-mb.ca or email: mbchha Des Meurons St., St-Boniface, Wpg., Main St. - Mon. 1 pm whist, Tue. 10 am Cottonwood Rd. Rm.20 - Crib Mon. & @mymts.net. 204-825 Sherbrook St. [email protected] coffee and conversation, 11.45 am Lunch, Wed., 1-3:30 pm; Whist Thurs., 1-3:30 pm; 1 pm Bingo - Ceramics Thur. 1 pm Mon. luncheons 4th Wed., 12-1 pm. All St. Chad's Anglican Church - Services at Mensheds Manitoba Inc. - peer run Cribbage, Friday 12:30 pm Quilting. welcome. Call Joe/Mary: 204-254-8390 472 Kirkfield St. Service of Holy Eucharist program by men for men at Woodhaven Info: 204-338-4723 and Sunday School, Sunday at 9 am. Community Club, 200 Glendale Blvd, Ukrainian Cdn Veterans Br # 141 - Fellowship with tea and coffee after service. Woodhaven in St James, Tue. and Wed. Golden Rule Seniors - Fort Rouge Leisure Dance to a live band every Sat., 1-4:30 McBeth House Centre - 55+: Tues.: afternoons, 1-4 pm. Call Doug: Centre, 625 Osborne St. Mon. Bingo 1 pm. pm. Adm. Includes lite lunch. Chase the 204-832-0629 or 804-5165 Tues. Bridge 2 pm. Thurs. Singalong 10 am. Ace Draw ea. Sat. Tickets on sale 3:30- Quilting, 9-2 pm; cribbage; Thur.: porcelain Floor shuffleboard 1 pm. Bridge 1 pm. Fri. 4:25 pm. Draw 4:30 pm. Also 60/40 draw. painters, etc., 10-2 pm; Fri.: whist, 7-10 pm; Good Neighbours Active Living Centre - China painters 10 am. Carpet bowling 1 pm. Call 204-589-6315 ext 103 for future Sat.: bridge, 1-4 pm. Bridge players needed: Lunch and Bingo. Lunch $6, Bingo 5c per Wanted Cribbage players for Wed. 1 pm. events and information. 204-334-0432. House avail. for rental. card. Transportation provided within the Call Terry: 204-453-1085 The Friendly Settlers Senior Citizens RiverEast (Elmwood, E.K., N.K. areas) Call Seine River Seniors - at Southdale CC. Julie at Seniors Outreach: 204-996-0750. Manitoba Christian Writer's Assoc. Bridge, Indoor/Outdoor Walking, Creative Club - 400 Day St. (Transcona), Meet Group - Writers of all levels welcome for Writing, Games, Canasta, Monthly Birthday Mondays, 10 am for cribbage, lunch and High Steppers Seniors Social Club - education, encouragement and fellowship. Lunches, Trips to South Beach, Bingo at the bingo. Special events /group trips offered. We meet Wednesdays & Thursdays for fun Meetings Saturdays, Oct. 7, Nov 4/17, Jan. Downs, Celebrations Matinees, Floral 204-222-7504 or [email protected] and activities. New members and volun- 10, Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Apr. 7, May 5, Jun 2/18, Arranging, Health Workshops, A Trolley City teers welcome. Winakwa Community Centre, 980 Winakwa Rd. 204-619-8477 Rural listings on next page

September 28, 2017 Province marks official opening of Tabor Home - Personal Care Home in Morden MORDEN—Together with Southern single rooms with private wash- can socialize, stay active and spend entrance. The new home also offers Health-Santé Sud, Tabor Home rooms. The new Tabor Home was time with loved ones. We would like direct access to protected outdoor Governing Board and the communi- originally announced to include 80 to express our appreciation to the spaces to be enjoyed by residents ty of Morden and extended area, personal care beds and 20 support- province, the Tabor Home Govern- and visitors. Premier Brian Pallister marked the ive housing beds. The province later ing Board and the community for “We are thrilled to mark the offi- official opening here today of a new, made the decision to designate all their leadership, collaboration and cial opening of the new Tabor $38.7-million personal care home. 100 beds as personal care beds. The dedication in seeing this project Home,” said Wilf Warkentin, board “This new facility is going to make 20 extra personal care beds signifi- become a reality.” chair, Tabor Home Inc. “Indeed this a wonderful home for so many people cantly enhance Tabor Home’s ability Each new house is home to 20 is a celebration to commemorate and in the Morden area,” said Pallister. “I to meet the needs of seniors and residents and includes a living honour all those who served faithful- want to thank everyone who has families in the community. The new room, a dining room, a kitchenette ly in various capacities throughout worked so hard to complete this proj- facility is designed as a community with a fridge, stove and microwave the prior facility’s 65-year life span. ect, and wish all the new residents complete with five houses, two neigh- as well as its own spa/shower room. Today we also celebrate all the peo- well as they begin their lives at the bourhoods and an uptown area. To assist with way-finding, the ple, staff and volunteers who have new Tabor Home.” “The completion of this construc- houses are named Aspen, Birch, contributed to its new beginning. We The new Tabor Home is located tion project is truly a testimony to Cedar, Dogwood and Elm. The extend our gratitude to the Province along PTH 3 beside a private assisted- the collaborative efforts of a very Crocus Lounge is at the centre of the of Manitoba, the City of Morden, the living facility. Having the personal care visionary community, the regional Aspen, Birch, and Cedar neighbour- regional health authority and every- home and private-housing options on health authority and the Manitoba hoods. The Sunflower Lounge joins one who donated time and resources one campus will allow for an easier government,” says Jane Curtis, chief the Dogwood and Elm neighbour- for this great project.” transition between care settings. executive officer for Southern hoods. A community centre for larg- The new Tabor Home is located at The new, 77,000-sq.-ft. facility Health-Santé Sud. “This new ‘home er group activities, spiritual care, a 450 Loren Dr. and will replace the replaces the older 30,500-sq.-ft. close to home’ will give seniors a café and a salon are located in the smaller, outdated facility originally structure and includes a total of 100 beautiful, modern facility where they uptown area near the main built in 1968. ■ October 13 - November 2, 2017 • V16N4 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 13 Thistle and Selkirk Rotary Club News John Cartwright’s ‘Thistle’ the al of his plays in the East Coast Celtic, Folk and Comedy Show Band eventually returning to Manitoba have been together for seven years with his wife Leslie whose parents this month (Oct). The act has played still live in the Interlake. It was from a range of venues starting in bars here Cartwright initiated ‘Thistle’ then moving on to Community Halls seven years ago. They will perform Festivals, Casinos and the Winnipeg their ‘Celtic Fury show’ with the Convention Centre. A resident of the McDonnell Irish Dancers at the Interlake and approaching his 75th Selkirk High Theatre as his last year Cartwright is to play his last formal engagement. formal performance with his band After the Act’s last tour into on Oct 27th in Selkirk. Ontario, Cartwright had to admit he With an academic background in Thistle performing at the 2012 Seniors’ and Elders’ Day Celebration in Winnipeg. was no longer a youngster however Health Care for some fifty years it the future will see him staging a seems very appropriate that this last variety show presenting Manitoba performance sponsored by the Selkirk forming at such venues as The artists; new and established, each Rotary Club is to raise funds toward Cavern in Liverpool and the Two ‘I’s Wed throughout next summer. The the purchase an Echocardiograph for famous for the start it gave to the show titled ‘J.Cs Modern Vaudevillian the new Selkirk hospital. likes of Tom Jones and Cliff Richard. Showcase’ will be held at the A-Spire Born in England, Cartwright’s Gaining a second degree in psych Theatre in Gimli. An agent and or a musical career stems decades when Cartwright and their Bumblies’ booker will be in attendance to hear at age eight as a boy soprano he took manager Colin moved to Manitoba the presentations. Interested musi- first solo vocal at the Chester completing required Post Grad cians comedians or other forms of Cathedral. By age 16 he was one of Courses and forming another act stage entertainment interested in the founding members of The that played mostly bars. Eventually appearing can contact the show pro- Bumblies, recording act. 1962 his after some management success, he ducer by calling 204-278-3552. band warmed up The Beatles in managed Chad Allen the originator John Cartwright of Thistle - 2012 Northwich, Cheshire and later a of the ‘Guess Who’ with the objective Don’t miss Cartwright’s Goodbye number of other recording acts. It of producing a TV show “Chad show with Thistle October 27, was the British invasion period and Again” and producing a final record by the National Health Services as a at the Selkirk High Theatre, the UK music industry had so many for him. They continue to consider Consultant in Addictions while con- presented by The Selkirk Rotary bands the occupation appeared ten- themselves friends. tinuing contact with the entertain- Club raising funds for the uous. For this reason he started his Returning to England he became ment world writing musical reviews, training as a nurse where he met a a small partner in HTV Wales hav- plays and producing several up and New Selkirk Hospital. fellow student Colin Whitehurst who ing the second largest production coming artists as part of the compa- www.selkirkrotary.ca. became the bands manager. He con- studio next to BBC TV. To maintain ny’s entertainment agency. Returning Contact John Cartwright: tinued to study and play music per- his academic licensing he was hired to Canada Cartwright staged sever- 204-278-3552 for info.

IN RURAL MANITOBA PROGRAMS / SERVICES / VOLUNTEERING East St. Paul 55+ Activity Centre - Springfield - Springfield Seniors - Let’s Dauphin Multi-Purpose Senior Centre- or email: [email protected] (262 Hoddinott, behind curling club) - Talk! About living with hearing loss this fall - Seniors 55+ - members and non-members. Notre Dame de Lourdes/Saint-Léon Floral Workshop: Dec. 11, 1:30, $18 Speech (Lip) Reading. Sept. 15- Nov. 3, 1-3 Exercises, floor games, quilting, scrabble, sip /Ensemble Chez Soi - Services: parking (Christmas Floral Arrangements). pm, Springfield Library, 60 024, Hwy 206, and stitch, bingo, crib night, community cho- permits, congregate meal programs 5x/wk at Supplies provided. Take home your Dugald, MB. Cost $35. For info: Gladys rus. Special events: Police Academy, dinner the manor, internet research, info/health ses- arrangement. 204-654-3082 (msg). Nielsen [email protected] / 204- and a movie night, dances. Congregate meal sions, light housekeeping, Alzheimer’s sup- Headingley United Church - 975-3037, or Diane Dumas 204-853-7582 / program at the Centre - Tue, Wed, Fri. port group, palliative care, transportation, Fall Supper, Nov. 5, Headingley C.C., [email protected]. Lifeline, cancer society Transportation help with documents, friendly visits/calls, spir- 5353 Portage Ave. Seatings 4, 5 & 6 pm. Canadian Hard of Hearing Assoc., MB. Program, fee for service contact list, Erik Kits, itual services, equipment rental, E.R.I.K. kits, Adults $15, 6-12 $8, 5 & under Free. Call Steinbach - The Bethesda Regional help with paperwork. Facility available to rent. lifeline, mobile library, yard work. Coordinator for tickets: Jean, 204-222-5402 Health Care Auxiliary - Fall Book Faire www.dauphinseniors.com, 204-638-6485 Bev Collet: 204-248-7291 or ensemble@ Île-des-Chênes - Venez célébrer les for used books, Thur. Oct. 19, Fri. Oct. 20 & East St. Paul 55+ Activity Centre - mymts.net. Our goal is to assist seniors and personnes aînées - le 26 octobre - On Sat. Oct. 21 at the Clearsprings Center, (262 Hoddinott) - Area residents welcome to the disabled to maintain their independence. vous demande de vous inscrire dès aujour- Hwy #12 north in Steinbach, MB. Thur. & play cribbage Tues., whist Fri. Also: pool, quilt- We are always looking for volunteers to d'hui pour participer à la journée « Fri. 9 am-9 pm, Sat. 9 am-4 pm. ing and stitchery, art group, table and floor help with these programs. CÉLÉBRONS LES PERSONNES Stonewall - South Interlake 55 Plus - shuffleboard, book club, yoga, potluck sup- Seine River Services for Seniors - The AÎNÉES! » prochain à Île-des-Chênes. Oddfellows Hall, 374-1st Street W. Events: pers and casino trips. 204-654-3082 (msg). Philips Lifeline Medical Alert Service pro- Vous aurez la chance de voir l'excellente Line Dance Classes, Tuesdays 11:15 am, Emerson-Franklin Senior Services - For vides simple, fast access to highly trained, comédie franco-albertaine « Prends mes Thursdays 11 am. $2/class plus yearly SI 55 seniors with disabilities, to assist in maintaining caring Response Associates at the push of yeux, tu vas voir », d’entendre une con- Plus membership. Call 204-467-2582 independent living. Services: friendly visiting and a button, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. férence de la part du Dr. Denis Fortier et Victoria Beach Seniors - Stay healthy checks, transportation, shopping, foot care clin- E.R.I.K., Foot care, Transportation service, vous aurez l’occasion de participer aux and active indoors at the Victoria Beach ics, home maint. including housekeeping, heavy Friendly Visiting, Shopping trips. Juliette activités physiques animées par Marie-Line Community Centre: Curling season starts cleaning, gardening, home repair, Victoria Rowan: 204-424-5285. Lacerte. S.v.p. consulter l’affiche en pièce mid-October. Many volunteer opportunities. Lifeline, E.R.I.K. kits, mobility equipment (loan Les services riviére seine pour aînés - jointe!!! C'est gratuit et le dîner est For info: email Margaret at service), congregate meal program (3x/wk), Lifeline est un service d’alerte médicale sim- INCLUS mais vous devez absolument [email protected] Meals on Wheels for shut-ins. 204-427-2869 ple et conçu pour réduire les risques vous inscrire à l'avance car nous devons Ile des Chenes Seniors/Grande Pointe - lorsqu’on vit seul. En cas de chute ou d’ur- planifier le dîner! Communiquez avec Yoga, Mondays, 10 am. Indoor Walking, gence, de l’aide est à votre portée en André au 204-235-0670 / 1-855-235- VOLUNTEER Mon., Wed. & Fri, 9-10 am. 204-878-3482 appuyant sur un bouton. Le bouton d’aide 0670 ou par courriel : [email protected] Emerson-Franklin Senior Services - or 878-2728, 253-0856, 878-9562. de Lifeline vous met en communication avec dès aujourd'hui. Volunteers needed: Congregate Meal Program, un télésurveillant expérimenté qui vous enver- Handi-van drivers, Medical drivers, Friendly visits Interlake North Eastman - Services to Seniors Komarno - Western Dance - Sun. Oct. programs include: transportation, friendly visit- ra rapidement de l’aide - 24 heures sur 24, 29, 1-5 pm, Komarno Community Hall. and safety checks. Call Lorri: 204-427-2869 7 jours sur 7. Philips Lifeline ont gracieuse- when contacting our advertisers. when contacting our advertisers. when contacting our advertisers. ing/phone calls, assistance with filling out forms, Lunch included. $20 per. Music by Ritchot Senior Services - (serving seniors foot care, housekeeping, yard work, minor home ment donné une subvention à Les Services Canadian Rhythm Masters. Tickets, call 50+ in the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - repairs, Meals on Wheels, Congregate Meals, Rivière Seine pour aînés. Cette subvention Mona: 204-886-2994. Proceeds to the Need people to be on our list of available Lifeline, ERIK, errands, etc. Volunteer opportuni- nous permet d'aider les aînés de nos com- Komarno Hall renovations drivers, friendly visitors, housekeepers etc. ties avail. Call for info: Arborg and District Seniors munautés à mener une vie plus indépen- Selkirk - Fung Loy Kok Institute of Call Janice: 204-883-2880 or email: Resource Council 376-3494; Ashern Living dante. C'est important pour les aines de Taoism - 2017 Tai Chi Fall Registration [email protected] Independence for Elders 768-2187; demeurer actifs s'ils souhaitent maintenir leur qualité de vie. Gratitude à Philips Lifeline pour Senior Scope Senior Scope Beginner Classes. 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Oakbank: Mon/Tues/Fri - 5 Oct. 19, 2-3 pm - 5469 ext. 20956 or [email protected] Cooks Creek C.C., 30 026 Zora Road Riverton & District Seniors Resource 378-2460; pm. Wed/Thurs, noon. Call 204-444-3132. Please mention Please mention Oct. 24, 9:30 am-3:30 pm - Please mention Springfield - Service to Seniors - St. Laurent Senior Resource Council 646-2504; Dugald: Mon/Wed/Fri - 5 pm. Cooks Creek: Oakbank - Kin Place Seniors Housing Additional volunteer drivers needed in all Selkirk - Selkirk & District Senior Resource Mon/Wed - 11:30. Call 204-444-6000. Complex (door C) areas of Springfield. Fees avail. to help Council Inc. 785-2737; Stonewall - South Anola: Mon-Fri, 11:45 Call 204-866-3622 Oct. 31, 9:30 am-noon - cover costs. Call 204-853-7582 or email: Interlake Seniors Resource Council 467-2719; Springfield - Support Group for Dugald Community Club 544 Holland [email protected] to Springfield Services to Seniors 853-7582; Caregivers. 3rd Thur. of month 1-3 pm Nov. 4, 10 am-2 pm - Oakbank - arrange to pick up an application package. Teulon and District Seniors Resource Council at that Springfield Library. Call Jackie at Kin Place Primary Health Centre (door A) 886-2570; Two Rivers Senior Resource Council, 204-268-4752 or email Nov. 7, 1-7 pm - Oakbank - PROGRAMS / SERVICES Lac du Bonnet 345-1227, Pinawa 753-2962 or [email protected] to register Kin Place Seniors Housing Whitemouth/Reynolds 348-4610 or Winnipeg Beausejour - Beau-Head Senior Center - River Resource Council 367-9128 West St. Paul Seniors Programs - Complex (door C) Mon. Chi Gong, Chair Exercise, 10 am. Crib Bring your MB Health or Immunization Montcalm - Montcalm Service to Yoga/Pilates; Zumba Gold 55+; Stitch 'n 7 pm; Tues. Crib, 1 pm; Wed. 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Not like the case of Robert bed may have been wrong, but at no came to live with me this incredibly astonished look on Durst. time did I try to have her arrested or for a short period of her face and say: "You know dear, I Last year I'm channel surfing even mention lethal injection. time, we had some was just thinking about calling her when I came across CNN's true With my seventies just around very testy moments. Margaret was ... you must be psychic or some- crime documentary "The Jinx" in the corner and okay, some conver- 85 years old at the time and she thing." which a wealthy American lunatic sations with myself being increas- had this harmless peccadillo ... no, A little while later after reflecting by the name of Robert Durst is ingly audible, I cannot emphasize it was more of constant peculiarity on some bad news from my sister denying he had anything to do with strongly enough that I am against ... no, it was a bad habit ... okay she Gail, I'd hear my Mom 'think': "Poor some very suspicious deaths the death penalty for older people mumbled to herself and it drove me Alex, I should send her a card." including his ex-wife, a girlfriend who mumble. In fact I think seniors absolutely crazy to the point where Then I would happen by and say: and a male neighbour. suspected of a crime need a new I would spice up her strawberry- "Here's one of those Group of Seven The 71-year-old Durst believed Miranda warning: "You have the flavoured nutritional supplement stationary cards I ordered by mail he could outsmart the investigator right to remain silent. Anything you with three hits of Tabasco every ... you know you should send one of and host of the show who's half his mumble may be used against you chance I got!!! these to your friend, Alex. It might age, is holding all the cards and is in a court of law." ■ It was a tense period, two people cheer her up." too young to mumble. Near the end living in close quarters and although And my mother got this amazed of the interview Durst was shown For comments, ideas and I couldn't prove it, I think she was look on her face like she'd seen the two envelopes, one written by the topping up my shampoo bottle with Virgin Mary at the Shrine of Fatima killer of his ex-wife and one which copies of The Legend Nair. and she said: "You won't believe this he himself had admitted writing. of Zippy Chippy, go to The first time I broached the sub- but dear, I was 'thinking' that very When he could not identify one www.williamthomas.ca ject of mumbling by explaining same thing," and she wandered off from the other because they are there really needed to be a mini- with the card in her hand, shaking identical - he gets himself trapped mum of two people in a room dur- her head all the way. on camera. ing a conversation she flatly denied So in a very short span of time Then he excuses himself, walks she talked to herself. She claimed my mother went from presuming into a nearby washroom where, for- WORDSEARCH - Solution what she did was 'think' louder her son was too dumb to hold down getting that his lapel microphone is than most people because she had a real job to believing that I was the still recording, he mumbles to him- a lot on her mind. smartest human being on the face self: "What the hell did I do?" Pause. In other words she was overload- of the earth. "Killed them all of course." ing her mind as I was slowly losing This little game was working so Mumbling, Robert Durst con- mine. But no, she did not talk to well, I started to believe in it too. fessed to two more murders that he herself. Rather than argue, I turned Maybe we all 'think' just barely was actually being questioned about. it into a kind of game in which I'd beneath our breath. Maybe The Soon he will be facing murder agree with her - she did not talk to Amazing Kreskin wasn't so amazing charges in California where the state herself. after all. Maybe he just had terrific is expected to seek the death penal- So I would be sitting at my desk ears. ty which proves once and for all in my office when I'd hear my moth- So my mother had this incredibly that mumbling as I tried to tell my er 'thinking' in the TV room: "Gee, I annoying habit of mumbling to her- mother, can be harmful to your wonder what Gail is doing ... maybe self and although it drove me nuts health. I should call." and caused me to occasionally leave For the record, my mother's mum- And then I'd go in and say: "Gee her at the doctor's office overnight, I bling was very annoying and yes, Mom, I wonder what Gail's up to and swear the situation never escalated putting a squeaky toy under her pil-

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