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I’ve been pondering on what a wonderful As you all know – the times they are a changing! organization we have here. There are so We as an organization, and we as the active many folks who VOLUNTEER to ensure that adult population of Alberta, are being called our friends and acquaintances are afforded upon to look forward to how we can all the opportunity to continue to be active and come together to ensure the 55+ games can interactive. Heck sometimes we even get to be delivered to the benefit of all who will be do some of the activities ourselves! participating long into the future. Yes this means I was proud to see how well Strathmore carried a change in the methodology of presenting off the Summer Games in July. Despite negative the games. Yes this means that we can address inputs from the weather man they managed some of the challenges we’ve had up to now to pull it all together to an extremely successful in delivering portions of the games that could conclusion. The fact that such a small town, be labeled non-active. Yes this also means we with limited existing facilities for addressing all can address how participants may be able to our events, could provide such a high class participate in more than one sport. Indeed this event for our participants is a testament to small town creativity, spirit and volunteerism. change will impact where the games can be Hats off Strathmore! Keep that model for others offered, how we qualify, who can qualify, as to follow please. well as a variety of other needs assessments. Thanks also to Alberta Sport Connection for We will have the opportunity to address the all the help these folks provide to us not only funding model and how it best suits the needs of in carrying out the games themselves, but the participants and the hosting communities. between games providing guidance and In short we’re doing a whole scale review of support toward our objectives. the entire process. This makes us a very busy organization and over the next year we will be asking for opinions from each and every TABLE OF CONTENTS member on various issues that may directly impact you. In the interests of our future please Message from the President...... 1 provide your feedback in a most positive and helpful way, and with haste. We don’t have Zone 1...... 2 a lot of time to change our world and we do Zone 2...... 4 want the next games to be just as successful as Zone 3...... 8 others have been up to now. I want to thank all those who gave us ideas, and Membership Benefits...... 13 feedback in Strathmore. I also want to thank all Membership Directors...... 14 you folks who are willing to help us move into the future with positivity and your own personal Membership Form...... 15 touch. We are a great big community – indeed Membership Form Waiver...... 16 I like to think of us as a family, one who has Zone 4...... 18 differing opinions and can work together, do some of the proverbial give and take, to make Zone 5...... 22 the future more gratifying for all. Let’s get out Zone 6...... 25 there and change our own world! Zone 7...... 29 Zone 8...... 33 LEA DASHKEWYTCH President Alberta 55 plus Canadian Publication Mail Agreement #40050168 Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: Percy Page Centre, 11759 Groat Road Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6
1 WOW – what a busy year – for Zone 1 we hosted the Alberta 55+ Winter Games in February, 2015 and no sooner had this event been completed and everyone turned ZONE around -‐ to prepare for the Play offs for 1 the 2015 Summer Games in Strathmore. forced While Mother Nature the cancellation of the Alpine Events for the WOW Winter – what Games, a busy she year looked for more Zone kindly on Strathmore. 1 – we hosted new members signing up to qualify. Play-offs Members for all the Alberta regions of 55+ Zone Winter 1 participated Games in the Play-‐offs for in the February, Summer 2015 Games with many new were held in several different cities and towns members signing and up no to sooner qualify. Play-‐offs had were thisin held several event different been cities completed and towns in our Zone: in our Zone: Athletics and Bocce in Cardston; Athletics and Bocce in Cardston; Contract Bridge in Brooks; Cribbage, Floor Curling, Shuffleboard, Pool (8 Ball), Horseshoes, and Tennis, everyone Arts & turned Crafts and around Creative to Writing prepare in Lethbridge; fore; Golf in Picture Butt Contract Bridge in Brooks; Cribbage, Floor Swimming in the Claresholm; Play-offs Military for Whist the in 2015 Hays; Summer Cycling in Barnwell/Taber; Slo-‐Pitch Games and Pickle in Ball in Curling, Shuffleboard, Pool (8 Ball), Horseshoes, Medicine Hat. Strathmore. While Mother Nature forced the Tennis, Arts & Crafts and Creative Writing in cancellation of the Alpine Events for the Winter Lethbridge; Golf in Picture Butte; Swimming Games, she looked more kindly on Strathmore. in Claresholm; Military Whist in Hays; Cycling Members for all regions of Zone 1 participated in in Barnwell/Taber; Slo-Pitch and Pickle Ball in the Play-offs for the Summer Games with many Medicine Hat.
Larry and Arliene Adamson Shuffleboard (Floor 70+); Diana and Brian Gold Hillier 55+
Slo-‐Pitch team at Play-‐offs Gladys Miklos (left) Janine Larry and Larry Arliene and Arliene Adamson AdamsonShuffleboard (Floor (Floor 70+); Diana and Brian Slo-PitchGold Hillier 55+ team at Play-offs Wansbrough (center) Dorothy Shuffleboard 70+); Diana and SloBrian-‐Pitch team at Play-‐offs Laforge (right) swimming qualifiers Hillier 55+ Gold
Gladys Miklos (left) Janine Wansbrough (center) Dorothy Laforge (right) swimming qualifiers
Bocce and Bocce Horseshoes and Horsehoes require require a lot a lot of concentration. of concentration Pool (8Larry Ball) Dickhaut also requires and Lorne skill – Pretzlaw and 55+ concentration Men’s Doubles Bronze Bocce and Horseshoes require a lot of concentration. to make the shot
Pool (8 Ball) also requires skill and concentration to make the shot Larry Dickhaut andPool Lorne (8 Ball) also requires skill and concentration to make the shot Pretzlaw – 55+ Men’s Doubles Bronze
Weicheng Pretzlaw and Marlene Wylychenko – 55+ Women’s Doubles Bronze
Larry Dickhaut and Lorne – Pretzlaw 55+ Men’s Doubles Bronze
2 Weicheng Pretzlaw and Marlene – Wylychenko 55+ Women’s Doubles Bronze
Weicheng Pretzlaw and Marlene – Wylychenko 55+ Women’s Doubles Bronze
ZONE 1 Sumi Tomiyama 70+ Open -‐ Singles Silver
A clever disquise but didn’t really fool anyone.
Sumi Tomiyama 70+ Open Singles - Silver Frankie Leavitt and Donna Gillis - Frankie Leavitt and Gillis Donna – Cribbage 70+ Open Doubles Gold Cribbage 70+ Open Doubles Gold Sumi Tomiyama 70+ Open -‐ Singles Silver
Frankie Leavitt and Gillis Donna – Cribbage 70+ Open Doubles Gold Elizabeth Maciura 75+ Ladies Callaway Gold A clever disquise A clever but disguise didn’t really but fool anyone. didn’t Military Whist players enjoying Military Whist players enjoying some down time.
really fool anyone. some down time.
Elizabeth Elizabeth Maciura Maciura 75+ 75+ Ladies Ladies Callaway Gold Callaway Gold Maynard Roelofs and Shirley Zuelke – Maynard Roelofs and Shirley – Zuelke qualifiers for Athletics qualifiers for Athletics
After a hectic spring and summer season, competitors can take a quick breather before various clubs After a hecticMilitary Whist spring players enjoying and summer some down time. season, Vulcanstart up on their September fall programming 19th, and competitions. Military Whist in Already slated for Zone 1 is the First Annual Ken Tooke Bridge Tournament in Brooks on September 10, competitors can take a quick breather before Taber201 5, on Military September Whist Tournament 24th, in Vauxhall Crib on Tournament September 10, 2015, Bridge in Vulcan on September various clubs start up their fall programming in Lethbridge on September 26th, Bridge and competitions. Tournament in Taber October 15, Military Whist in Bow Island October 17 and Crib in Vauxhall Already slated for Zone 1 is the First Annual on October 29th. There will be many more Ken Tooke Bridge Tournament in Brooks on tournaments in various games coming up so September 10, 2015, Military Whist Tournament check our website or the bulletin board at your in Vauxhall on September 10, 2015, Bridge in local club for updated information.
Maynard Roelofs and Shirley – Zuelke qualifiers for Athletics
After a hectic spring and summer season, competitors can 3 take a quick breather before various clubs start up their fall programming and competitions.
Already slated for Zone 1 is the First Annual Ken Tooke Bridge Tournament in Brooks on September 10, 2015, Military Whist Tournament in Vauxhall on September 10, 2015, Bridge in Vulcan on September ZONE 2
What a fantastic Summer Games we had in banner carriers were John Tullikopf from Three Strathmore! Everything about the games was Hills (sixteen winter or summer games) and Kay first class – great sports venues, delicious food, Humphries from Sundre (fourteen winter or amazing volunteers and lots of extra events to summer games). What great ambassadors to attend. A big thank you and congratulations represent our zone. to the Town of Strathmore for a wonderful job! The organizing committee, officials, sponsors, These games showed a greater distribution of and especially the volunteers were welcoming, participants from all areas of Big Country Senior enthusiastic and responsive to all.Alberta 55 Plus Fall magazine – zoneSports 2 Society. There was a games record set in
What a fantastic Summer Games javelinwe had in Strathmore! by Phil Everything Wade about in the the games 55+ was first division. class –great All four sports venues, delicious food, amazing volunteers and lots of extra events to attend. A big thank you and Zone 2 won a total of 81 medalscongratu – 32lations gold, to the Town34 of Strathmoreof our for balla wonderful teams job! The wonorganizing medals committee, officials, – 70+ sponsors, Bronze, silver and 15 bronze. Our zone wasand also especially awarded the volunteers were65+ welcoming, Silver, enthusiastic 55+ andGold responsive and to all. the Zone Co-ed 2 won a total team of 81 won medals – 32 gold, 34 silver and 15 bronze. Our zone was also awarded two very prestigious awards: two very prestigious awards: President’sPresident’s Spirit Spirit of Participation of Bronze. Award: Awarded What to the great zone that exemplifiescompetitors! the true spirit Onof the 70+ Participation Award: Awarded toparticipation the zone in the 2015that Alberta 55team Plus Summer Robert Games, andMoggey also the played ball because Lieutenant Governor’s Cup: Awarded to the zone showing the greatest improvement from the previous exemplifies the true spirit of participationAlberta 55 Plus Summer in the Games. he loves the game and decided to ignore his 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games,Zone 2 had and146 participants also and werecent had 41 more health that filled inconcerns for other zones. Ourand two bannerplay carriers anyway. were He John Tullikopf from Three Hills (sixteen winter or summer games) and Kay Humphries from Sundre (fourteen the Lieutenant Governor’s Cup: Awardedwinter or summer to games). the What greatis now ambassadors under to represent strict our zone.orders from his doctor and These games showed a greater distribution of participants from all areas of Big Country Senior Sports Society. zone showing the greatest improvementThere was a games fromrecord set in javelinhis wife by Phil toWade not in the play 55+ division. for some All four of time. our ball teamsBut wonthat is the the previous Alberta 55 Plus Summermedals – 70+ Games. Bronze, 65+ Silver, kind 55+ Gold of and spirit the Co -edthat team wonkeeps Bronze. Alberta What great competitors! 55 Plus On going the – 70+ team Robert Moggey played ball because he loves the game and decided to ignore his recent health Zone 2 had 146 participants andconcerns we and playhad anyway. 41 He is wenow under love strict to orders participate from his doctor and and his wife have to not play fun for some and time. stay more that filled in for otherBut that zones.is the kind of spiritOur that two keepsin the Alberta game. 55 Plus going – we love to participate and have fun and stay in the game.
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Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games Arts & Crafts: Berthe Richard (2G, 2B), Carolyn Always (1G), Beryl Delorme (1G), Bertha Ann Fisher (1B), Sharon Calgary does it again for the 2nd Games in Sheeler (1B). a row. We won the Provincial Team Award at Creative Writing: Linda Elder (1S) the 55+ Summer Games by winning the most Bocce: Bob Craswell (1G), Gloria Culp (1G), Larry Culp medals. We did it in 2013 and again in 2015. (1G), Erna Dreger (1G). This year, at the Games in Strathmore, we won Contact Bridge: Allan Kreutz (1B), Doreen Moore (1B). 126 medals, gold, silver and bronze, which Cribbage: Garry Rosling (1G), Debbie Stapleton (1G), counted towards the trophy. Since team sports Anna Jarmics (1G), Ruth Beecher (1B), Ilene Miller (1B). only count as one, our athletes actually took Cycling: Wendy Carson (2G), Suzanne Eugster (2G), home 161 medals. This was accomplished by Bertha Ann Fisher (1G), Stephen Robinson (2S), David 97 athletes. We were very strong in Track & Field Coldwell (1S), Merv Matson (1B). and Swimming, but the other activities also did Golf: Bill Clark (1G), Marielle Galibois (1S), Reid Harbour very well. There was only 3 activities we did not (1S), Karen Kernaghan (1S), Rozanne Lawn (1B). get medals in, out of 16 activities. Horseshoes: Sid Aker (1S), Doris O’Malley Winfield (1B). Pickleball: Diana Blud (1S), Lucy Coffey (1S), Gerry There were over 1100 participants at Strathmore Collard (1S), Ron Dumbarton (1S). for the 4 day event in mid-July. These Tennis: Don Herman (1G), Gary Wallin (1G), Kerry represented 8 zones from all over Alberta. The MacPherson (1G), Brenda Ringdahl (1G), Fouad Aziz chart below shows how they did. (1G), Richard Martin (1G), Dee-Ann Clark (1G), Rosel Fehres (1G). 1. Calgary (Zone 3) 126 medals Slo-Pitch 70+ Team, Silver Medal: Ed Chala, 2. St. Albert area (Zone 5) 97 medals Gavin Davidson, Paul Dvorack, Dean Gillett, Robert 3. Red Deer area (Zone 4) 95 medals Jaynes, Ron Komix, Raymond Letourneau, Rod Martens, 4. Edmonton (Zone 6) 92 medals Tom Matthews, Jim McMaster, Garry Reichert, Arthur 5. Drumheller area (Zone 2) 81 medals Rousseau, Nestor Shular, Arnie Stang. 6. Grande Prairie area (Zone 8) 64 medals Slo-Pitch 65+ Team. Bronze medal: Francis Avery, 7. Lethbridge area (Zone 1) 62 medals John Blanchette, Graham Brockway, Garth Colpitts, Rob 8. St. Paul area (Zone 7) 41 medals Dean, Jim Freeborn, Ernie French, Ted Harrison, Maurice Lakness, Robert Letal, Brian Sacks, John Smith, Glen The individual Calgary medal winners are Tilden, Geoff Weiss. shown below (G – gold medal; S – silver medal; B – bronze medal)
Track & Field: David Guss (4G), Susanne Lauridsen (3G, 1S), Gerald Graham (3G, 1S), Joe Elder (3G), Anne Liversey-Husak (2G, 2S) Nessie Hollicky (2G, 1S), Brian Cochrane (2G, 1S, 1B), Ray Colliver (2G 1B), Rob McKinnon (1G, 2S, 1B), Al Vessey (1G, 2S, 1B), Brian Hill (1G, 1S, 1B), Anna Barretto (1G, 1B), Linda Elder (1G), Doug Kyle (1G), Chieko Rehm (1G), Alfred Andriamahady (1S), Maurie Martin (3B), Roy Jarvis (1B). Swimming: Ivan Pivovarov (4G), Keith Shaw (4G), Marilyn Shaw (4G), Gabor Zinner (4G), Pat Hlady (3G, 1S), John Slofstra (2G, 2S), Andrea Gammack (1G, 3S), Lily Chan (1G, 1S), Larry Brunner (1G), Richard Bascom (3S, 1B).
8 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games Creative Writing and Arts Crafts Carolyn Alway – Zone 3 Coordinator
As the Provincial Games does not allow for any medal presentations at the Games for Creative Writing and Arts and Crafts our Zone hosted an Awards night and dinner for these entrants and their guests. This was held on the evening of July 23, 2015. All of the items entered and medals won were put on display. Everyone enjoyed a hot Turkey and Ham buffet dinner and ZONEafter dinner 3 they were entertained with the Creative Writing entrants present reading their poem or story. The best was saved for last and Linda Elder who received a Silver Medal for her Non-‐Fiction – Humorous Story had every one laughing so hard they had tears in their eyes. The Arts and Crafts winners were with presented their medals and the evening was concluded with 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games a group their picture eyes. being The taken Arts of and all the medal winners. Crafts winners were presented with their medals and the evening Creative Writing and Arts and Crafts Carolyn Alway – Zone 3 Coordinator was concluded with a group picture being taken of all the medal winners. As the Provincial Games does not allow for any medal presentations at the Games for Creative Writing and Arts and Crafts our Zone hosted an Awards night and dinner for these entrants and their guests. This was held on the evening of July 23, 2015. All of the items entered and the medals won were put on display. Everyone enjoyed a hot Turkey and Ham buffet dinner and after dinner they were entertained with the Creative Writing entrants present reading their poem or story. The best was saved for last and Linda Elder who received a Silver Medal Arts and Crafts Medalists (L to R) Beryl DeLorme, Bertha Fisher, for her Non-Fiction – Humorous Story had Berthe Richards, Sharon Sheeler, Carolyn Alway, Linda Elder, every one laughing so hard they had tears in Verla Boyle and Christine Poole
"Arts and Crafts Medalists (L to R) Beryl DeLorme, Bertha Fisher, Berthe Richards, Sharon Sheeler, Carolyn Alway, Linda Elder, Verla Boyle and Christine Poole" Welcome to Three New Board Members 1972. I enjoy quilting, photography, golfing, curling, volunteering for the Veterans Food Ken Park has become our new Bank and Community Kitchen and sewing hats Vice-President. He was originally for cancer patients. I became a Board Member from Toronto, but moved to the after seeing how much fun people were U.S. and lived in the U.S. for 5 years having at the golfing and curling tryouts as well in San Francisco, Los Angeles as speaking with fellow Board Members. I’m and Boston. Being an avid down- looking forward to taking part as well as doing hill and cross country skier, Ken other activities and meeting more people. decided he would like to go to the Rocky Mountains. After considering Denver Ram Achal is our new Zone or Calgary he decided on Calgary and has 3 Treasurer. An Alberta Land lived (and skied) here since 1974. Ken won Surveyor (Retired). Born in Fiji. medals in cross-country skiing in the 2009 and Educated in Fiji and England. 2013 Alberta 55 plus Winter Games. In addition Qualified as a Land Surveyor to skiing Ken likes long distance running. He ran in England. Practiced in his first marathon of 42.2 km at the age of 70 and England, British Virgin Islands, plans to do this every 5 years (he says tongue– Fiji and Alberta. Emigrated to in-cheek). Ken is a Real Estate Canada (Calgary) in 1981 and have resided Agent with Realty Executives. in Calgary since. Volunteer service with JCI (Jaycees) in Fiji leading to membership of JCI Judy Gabert has takenWelcome over to the Three New Senate. Board Members Involvement with various community Ken Park has become our new Vice-President. position of Director of Medals with organizations in Calgary including the Scouts. Judy Gabert has taken over the position of Director of Medals with Calgary 55 plus. Calgary 55 plus. I was born and Long term interest in outdoors and sports. Ram Achal is our new Zone 3 Treasurer. raised in Edmonton. Husband Currently mainly involved in Golf, 5 pin Bowling, Dennis transferred to Calgary Calgary 55 plus in Member, Floor Norm Shuffleboard, Thomas, Honored by Canadian Blood Services Boccie. Canadian Blood Services hosts a national annual event in Ottawa ne every September to honor o volunteer from each region for the contribution they have made to their organization. They call it “Honoring Our Lifeblood”. This two day event brings together donors, volunteers, peer recruiters and partners from each region. Two people d are nominate from each region and Norm was selected to represent the region of 9 Alberta, Saskatchewan and Northwest Territories for his contribution as a donor.
The two day event begins on Sunday, September 27th with a Meet and Greet Reception. Then on Monday, September th 28 there will be a breakfast, a guided tour of Ottawa, lunch and a tour of the manufacturing and production facility followed by a formal reception Monday evening. All travel costs, hotels and expenses are covered by Canadian Blood services. ZONE 3
Calgary 55 plus Member, Norm Thomas, September 27th with a Meet and Greet Honored by Canadian Blood Services Reception. Then on Monday, September 28th there will be a breakfast, a guided tour of Canadian Blood Services hosts a national Ottawa, lunch and a tour of the manufacturing annual event in Ottawa every September and production facility followed by a formal to honor one volunteer from each region reception Monday evening. All travel costs, for the contribution they have made to hotels and expenses are covered by Canadian their organization. They call it “Honoring Our Blood services. Norm has been donating blood Lifeblood”. This two day event brings together every year since 1968 and has done clinics with donors, volunteers, peer recruiters and partners a mobile unit for many years. In the last 47 years from each region. Two people are nominated he has given 690 blood donations. So far this from each region and Norm was selected to year he has given 28 plasma donations and represent the region of Alberta, Saskatchewan worked 25 mobile clinics. (And still counting!) and Northwest Territories for his contribution as Congratulations to Norm for this well-deserved a donor. honor and the recognition of his valuable The two day event begins on Sunday, contribution to Canadian Blood Services.
Zone 3 Gold Medalists
Casino Coming Up! Zone 3 is hosting a casino to raise funds for our Alberta 55 plus Association in the second quarter in 2016. Definite date will be published in November. We will be looking for volunteers for this event. If you are willing and able to help out please contact Gertie Collins 403 273 3955. Thank you!
Ron McCurdy passed away on August 1st, 2015. Ron had been our Zone 3 board treasurer for three years, but retired due to health problems in 2014. We wish to extend deepest sympathy to Ron’s family.
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Third Annual Fun Day take this opportunity to try out some of the activities that are included in the Calgary 55 When? Saturday, October, 17, 2015 plus Summer and Winter Games. Learn how from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. some of the games are played and the rules for participating. Bring a friend who would like Where? Thornview Senior Centre, to try some games and see what our Calgary 5600 Centre St. N.W., Calgary 55 plus Games organization is all about. Great way to spend a day! Please register by Oct. Open to all Calgary 55 plus Games Association 10, 2015. To register call: John Gilchrist: 403-272- members and eligible friends who want to 7958. Free to all participants.
Summer Chef de Mission - Carolyn Alway change it did. We again went to being very hot and at supper time there were many sunburnt I have many positions with Zone 3 and the latest faces to be seen. is that of Mission Chef. At the meeting of all the Zone Chefs and Alberta Sport Connection All our Zone competitors did very well. I am we were asked to answer the question of why also the Creative Writing and Arts and Crafts we had agreed to be Mission Chefs. The only Coordinator for our Zone and am proud to say answer I had for them was I do not know how my few entrants got at total of 9 medals for our to say “NO” and mean it. For all of us it was Zone. Our Zone also won the Zone trophy for five (not four) days of looking after a myriad of receiving the most medals for the Games. I had problems and concerns, trying to be in more the honor of receiving the trophy for our Zone. than one place at a time and meeting a lot of people. I met many extremely nice people from all over Alberta and you cannot change my mind The Strathmore Games committee is to be that I have always thought that Alberta is the congratulated on a four day event that was best and only place in Canada to live. So now well thought out and well run. All the volunteers I can add to my list of lifetime Adventures that were great. The food was exceptionally good of being a Chef de Mission. and lots of it. They even had a special buffet set up for those with food allergies and dietary restrictions. The weather is another thing. Sitting up on those bleachers at the Agriculture Center for the Opening Ceremonies I thought we would all freeze to death and here it is the middle of summer. The next day for the start of the games, of course this is Alberta, the weather again did not cooperate and we had Doug Kyle 3000 M Walk Kyle Doug wind and freezing rain to deal with. As a result all the outdoor events were cancelled for that day. The Strathmore Games Committee dealt with this and scrambled to get new schedules ready for the outdoor activities for Saturday with the hope the weather would change and Doug Kyle 3000 M Walk All our Zone competitors did very the Creative Writing and Arts Crafts well. I am also Coordinator for our Zone and am proud to say my few entrants go t at total of 9 medals Zone. Our Zone also won the trophy for receiving most medal s Games. I had the trophy for our Zone. the honor of receiving all over Alberta and you cannot change my mind that I I met many extremely nice people from have always thought that Alberta is the best and only place in Canada to live. So now I can add of to my list of lifetime Adventures that being a Chef de Mission. hope the weather would change and it did. We again went to being very hot at supper time there were many sunburnt faces to be seen.
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Bev Maertens-Poole, from Camrose, decided she would try out for 75+ Women’s 100m, her first ever attempt at Athletics in the Alberta 55 + Games. Her husband Bill, was trying out for Pickleball, so why
not her in Athletics. Turned out to be a great decision as she is now sporting a GOLD medal. Way to go Bev!!
It’s 4 medals for Alvin Alvin Eyolfson, from Camrose, loves to run. So run he did at Strathmore, winning Bronze in 55+ Men’s 1500m, 3000m, 800m, and managed a Silver in Long Jump.
A Winning Combination
Ab Rowland and Joan Stephenson, from Mulhurst Bay, Helen Caldwell, from Wetaskiwin and Ed Fuller, from Camrose, teamed up to enter the 70+ Floor Curling, winning in their zone playoff. At Strathmore, they were able to finish with the Bronze Medal, Congrats to all of you!!
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This is her First attempt at This is her First attempt at Athletics Athletics There is no stopping these This is her First attempt at two Bev MaertensBev-Poole, Maertens from Athletics-Poole, from Camrose, decided she would Camrose, decided she would Jeanette and Jim Schaffner try out for 75+Bev Women’s Maertens 100m,-Poole, from try out for 75+ Women’s 100m, from Castor proved once again her first ever Camrose,attempt at decided she would Athletics in theher Alberta first ever 55 + attempt at they are winners, coming home try out for 75+ Women’s 100m, Games. HerAthletics husband Bill, in thewas Alberta 55 + with Silver Medals in Contract trying out forGame herPickleball, firsts. Herever so whyhusband attempt atBill, was Bridge. They have been to not her in Athletics.Athletics Turned in the out Alberta 55 + trying out for Pickleball, so why many Games, always on the to be a great Gamedecisions. as Her she husband is Bill, was not her in Athletics. Turned out winning podium. What a pair!! now sporting tryinga GOLD out medal. for Pickleball, so why Way to go Bev!!to be a great decision as she is nownot hersporting in Athletics. a GOLD Turned medal. out
Wayto be to aThere gogreat Bev!! is no decision stopping as these she two is Jeanette and Jim Schaffner from Castor, nowproved sporting once a again GOLD they medal. are winners, Waycoming to go Bev!!home with Silver Medals in Contract Bridge. They have been to It’s Four Medals for Alvin This is her first attempt at Athletics It’s 4 medals for Alvin Alvin Eyolfson, from Camrose, loves to run. So run he did at Strathmore, many Games, always on the winning Alvin Eyolfson, from Camrose, Bev Maertens-Poole, from Camrose, podium. What a pair!! winning Bronze in 55+ Men’s 1500m, 3000m, 800m, and managed a Silver in Long Jump. loves to run. So run he did at decided she would try out for 75+ Strathmore, winning Bronze in Women’s 100m, her first ever attempt 55+ Men’s 1500m, 3000m, 800m, at Athletics in the Alberta 55+ Games. It’s 4 medals for Alvin Alvin Eyolfson, from Camrose, loves to run. SoA Winning run he Combinationdid at Strathmore, and managed a Silver in Long Her husband Bill, was trying out for winning BronzeJump. in 55+ Men’s 1500m,Pickleball, 3000m, so 800m, why not and her managedin Athletics. a Silver in Long Jump. It’s 4 medals for Alvin Alvin Eyolfson, from Camrose, loves to run. Ab SoRowland run he and did Joan at Strathmore, Turned out to be a great decision as winning Bronze in 55+ Men’s 1500m,she 3000m, is now sporting 800m, a and GOLD managed medal.Stephenson, a Silver from in Mulhurst Long Jump. Way to go Bev!! Bay, Helen Caldwell,A Winning from Combination Wetaskiwin and Ed Fuller, from Camrose, teamed Ab ARowland up Winning to enter and Combination Joan the 70+ Floor Curling, winning Stephenson, from Mulhurst in their zone playoff. Ab Rowland At and Joan Strathmore, Bay,they were Helen able Caldwell, to from Stephenson, from Mulhurst finish with theWetaskiwin Bronze Medal, and Ed Fuller, from Congrats to Camrose,allBay, of you!! Helen teamed Caldwell, up tofrom enter Wetaskiwin and Ed Fuller, from the 70+ Floor Curling, winning inCamrose, their zone teamed playoff. up At to enter the 70+ Floor Curling, winning Strathmore, they were able to finishin their with zone the playoff. Bronze AtMedal, There is no stopping these Strathmore, they were able to two Congrats to all of you!! finish with the Bronze Medal, Bocce Zone 4 Winners Jeanette and Jim Schaffner CongratsFalun to and all ofWesterose you!! combine to from Castor proved once again form a winning team they are winners, coming home Bill and Donnalee Mishio, (left), with Silver Medals in Contract from Westerose, and Keith and Bridge. They have been to Bernie Andersen, from Falun, play There is no stopping these together in the Zone 4 Challenge A Winningmany Games,Combination always on the cup Floor Curling monthly compe- Ab Rowland and Joan Stephenson,winning from podium. Mulhurst What Bay,two a pair!! Helen Caldwell, from There is no stopping these titions. Well, why not Bocce too, Wetaskiwin and Ed Fuller, from Camrose, teamed up to enter the 70+ Floor Curling, and here they are Bronze Medal winning in their zone playoff. At Strathmore, Jeanette they andwere Jim abletwo Schaffner to finish with the Bronze Winners. Medal. Congratsfrom Castorto all of you!!proved once again theyJeanette are winners, and Jim coming Schaffner home withfrom Silver Castor Medals proved in onceContract again they are winners, coming home Bridge. They have been18 to manywith Silver Games, Medals always in Contracton the winningBridge. podium.They have What been a pair!!to many Games, always on the winning podium. What a pair!!
The Color is Bronze for the 55+ Slo-pitch Team Zone 4 is so proud of this team, coming together from all over the zone, to form a winning team.
Back row – Joe Metzger (Red Deer), Phil Lodermeier (Lacombe), Harvey Kelts (Red Deer), Dave Nixon (Byemoor), Kevin Drader (Bawlf), Russ Kobi (Byemoor), Rene’ Chartrand (Camrose). Front row – Paul Dietrich (Halkirk), Larry Leasak (RedZONE Deer), 4 Lorne Enright (Camrose), Jim Wasdal (Endiang), Lawrence Boyer (Millet), James Andres ( Rimbey).
Rimbey Military Whist players win Bronze
Bill Howe, Russ Picketts, Gladys Wilson and Alice Picketts, all from Rimbey, proved they knew how to play the game. The smiles couldn’t be bigger as they celebrate their win.
The Color is Bronze for the 55+ Slo-pitch Team Zone 4 is so proud of this team, comingWelcome together Duane from to Athletics Merv Armstrong has a story to tell Duane Smethurst, from Red Deer, The Colour allis Bronze over thefor the zone, 55+ Slo-Pitchto form Teama winning team. heard about the Strathmore This competitor in the 75+ Athletics brought home a Zone 4 is so proud of this team, coming together fromWelcome Duane to Athletics The ColorZone is 4Bronze is so proud for the of this55+ team, Slo-pitch coming Team together from all over the zone, to form a Games and decided to get Gold in Long Jump and a Silver in the 100m. Merv Back row – Joe Metzger (Redall Deer), over thewinning Phil zone, Lodermeier toteam. form a winning (Lacombe), team. Harvey Kelts (Red Deer),involved, Dave and Nixon involved he did, Duane Smethurst, from Red tripped just at the finish line but still managed to fall (Byemoor),Back Kevin row: Joe Drader Metzger (Bawlf), (Red Deer), Russ Phil Kobi Lodermeier (Byemoor), (Lacombe), Rene’ Harvey Chartrand Kelts (Red(Camrose). winning a Gold Medal in 55+ over the line in second place. He was rushed to the Back rowDeer), – Joe DaveMetzger Nixon (Red (Byemoor), Deer), Phil Kevin Lodermeier Drader (Lacombe),(Bawlf), Russ Harvey Kobi (Byemoor), Kelts (Red Rene Deer), Dave Nixon Deer,Men’s heard Shot Put, about a Silver the Medal in hospital with a slight concussion, but quickly Front(Byemoor), row – KevinPaul DraderDietrich (Bawlf), (Halkirk), RussChartrandA KobiLarry Dream (Byemoor), Leasak (Camrose). come (RedRene’ True. Deer),Chartrand Lorne (Camrose). Enright (Camrose), JimDiscus, Wasdal and a Bronze Medal in Strathmore Games and decided returned to receive his Medals. Once a competitor, (Endiang),Front rowFront – Lawrence Paulrow: DietrichPaul Dietrich Boyer (Halkirk), (Halkirk),(Millet), Larry Larry LeasakJames Leasak (Red Andres (Red Deer), Deer),( Rimbey).Lorne Lorne Enright Enright (Camrose), (Camrose), Jim Wasdal 100m. Congratulations Duane!! (Endiang),Gordon LawrenceandJim WasdalBrenda Boyer (Endiang), Mounteney, (Millet), LawrenceJames from Andres Boyer Bluffton, ( Rimbey).(Millet), teamed James Andres up with (Rimbey). Vivian and Dave to get involved, and involved he always a competitor!! You’re the best Merv!! did, winning a Gold Medal in Mulligan, from Rimbey, to enter the 55+ Floor Curling. It has been Dave’s and A Novice and a seasoned Veteran Vivian’s dream to finally qualify for the Games and win a medal, and their dream 55+ Men’s Shot Put, a Silver Medal in Discus, and a Bronze Christine Hector, from Innisfail, likes to cycle, came true at Strathmore with a GOLD medal hanging around their necks. What a so why not try in the Strathmore Games, after great fun bunch, could those smiles get any bigger!! Medal in 100m. Congratulationsall her husband Ian is in Tennis. This is her Duane!! first Games and she loved it. It was trying to bike both the 10km and 20 km in one day, but managed to finish with a SILVER medal in both races. David Johnston, from Rocky Mountain House, lived up to his potential, finishing with GOLD in both the 10km and 20km.
Welcome Duane to Athletics A Novice and a Seasoned Veteran Duane Smethurst, from RedChristine Hector, from Innisfail, Deer, heard aboutWelcome the likes Duane to cycle, to so Athletics why not try in A Dream come True. the Strathmore Games, after all Strathmore Games and decided Duane Smethurst,her husband fromIan is inRed Tennis. This Gordon and Brenda Mounteney, from Bluffton, teamed up with Vivian and Dave to get involved, and involved he A Dream Come True. Deer, heardis her about first Games the and she loved Mulligan,Gordon from Rimbey, and Brenda to enter Mounteney, theA Dream55+ Floor from come Curling. Bluffton, True. It teamedhas been up Dave’s with Vivian and anddid, winning a Gold Medalit. Itin was trying to bike both the Vivian’s dreamDave toMulligan, finally qualify from Rimbey, for the Games to enter and the win 55+ a Floormedal, Curling. and their It has dream been 55+ Men’s ShotStrathmore Put, a Silver10km Games and 20km and in decidedone day, but she managed to finish with a These Ladies never lost a Game Gordoncame trueDave’s and at BrendaStrathmore and Vivian’s Mounteney, with dream a GOLD to fromfinally medal Bluffton, hangingqualify for aroundteamed the Games their up necks. withand Vivian winWhat a medal,aMedal and Davein Discus, to getand involved,a Bronze and involved he and their dream came true at Strathmore with a GOLD medal hangingMedal in 100m. CongratulationsSILVER medal in both races. David Mulligan,great fun frombunch, Rimbey, could those to entersmiles theget any55+ bigger!! Floor Curling. It has been Dave’s and did, winningJohnston, a Gold from Medal Rocky i nMountain With determination and their game faces on, around their necks. What a great fun bunch, could those smiles get anyDuane!! Vivian’s dream to finally qualify for thebigger!! Games and win a medal, and their dream 55+ Men’sHouse, Shot lived Put, up a to Silver his potential, these ladies played to win, and win they did, finishing with GOLD in both the all their games, the 65+ final game for the came true at Strathmore with a GOLD medal hanging around their necks. What aMedal in Discus, and a Bronze 10km and 20km. GOLD medal being a blow-out. Right to left, Medal in 100m. Congratulations great fun bunch, could those smiles get any bigger!! Mary Linnell, skip, Kathy Sturgess, Claudette Duane!! Gottenbos and Mary Vincent. 19 Rimbey Military Whist players win Bronze
Bill Howe, Russ Picketts, Gladys Wilson and Alice Picketts, all from Rimbey, proved they knew how to play the game. The smiles couldn’t be bigger as they celebrate their win.
Merv Armstrong has a story to tell
This competitor in the 75+ Athletics brought home a Gold in Long Jump and a Silver in the 100m. Merv tripped just at the finish line but still managed to fall over the line in second place. He was rushed to the hospital with a slight concussion, but quickly returned to receive his Medals. Once a competitor, always a competitor!! You’re the best Merv!!
A Novice and a seasoned Veteran Six Smiling Faces from Zone 4 Dennis Zukiwsky, from Red Deer, won Bronze in 65+ Callaway; Christine Hector, from Innisfail, likes to Lawrencecycle, Koehli, from Camrose, won Bronze in 55+ Low Gross; Linda Slater, from Camrose, won so why not try in the Strathmore Games,Silver after in 65+ Callaway; Lillian Holmes, from Sedgewick, won GOLD in 75+ Callaway; Steve Petz, from Camrose, won Bronze in 65+ Low Gross; Debbie Retzlaff, from Rimbey, won Bronze in 55+ Low all her husband Ian is in Tennis. This is her Gross. What a wonderful showing from our golfers!! first Games and she loved it. It was trying to bike both the 10km and 20 km in one day, but Roy sure knows how managed to finish with a SILVER medal in to throw Horseshoes both races. David Johnston, from Rocky Roy Spelrem, from Mountain House, lived up to his potential, Ponoka, is a seasoned finishing with GOLD in both the 10km and veteran at Horseshoes, 20km. here he is sporting a GOLD medal in 65+ Open Singles “A”.
Six Smiling Faces from Zone 4 Dennis Zukiwsky, from Red Deer, won Bronze in 65+ Callaway; Camrose shines in Pickleball Lawrence Koehli, from Camrose, won Bronze in 55+ Low Gross; Linda Slater, from Camrose, won SilverZONE in 65+ Callaway; 4 Lillian Holmes, from Sedgewick, won GOLD in 75+ Callaway; BillSteve Maertens Petz, from-Poole and Bob Affleck from Camrose competed Camrose, won Bronze in 65+ Low Gross; Debbie Retzlaff, from Rimbey, won Bronzein the in 65+ 55+ Men’s Low Doubles managing to win a BRONZE medal. Gross. What a wonderful showing from our golfers!! Considering this is their first competition together, they did very well. Way to go Camrose!! Roy sure knows how to throw Horseshoes It’s a Family Affair
Roy Spelrem, from The Kreutz family from Wetaskiwin These Ladies never lost Ponoka,a Game is a seasoned love their horseshoes. It was evident veteran at Horseshoes, again at these Games with Nick With determination and their gamehere faceshe is sporting on, a winning GOLD in 55+ Open Singles these ladies played to win, and GOLDwin they medal did, in 65+ “A”; Connie winning SILVER in 55+ all their games, the 65+ final gameOpen for Singles the “A”. Open Singles “D”, and Larry winning GOLD medal being a blow-out. Right to left, BRONZE in 55+ Open “C”. Also from Wetaskiwin is Fred Broska, winner of Camrose shines in Pickleball Mary Linnell, skip, Kathy Sturgess, Claudette SILVER in the 65+ Open Singles “B”. Gottenbos and Mary Vincent. Bill Maertens-Poole and Bob Affleck from Camrose competed These Ladies Never Lost a Game It’s a Family Affair With determination and their game faces on, these in the 65+ Men’s Doubles managing to win a BRONZE medal. The Kreutz family from Wetaskiwin ladies played to win, and win they did, all their Considering this is their first competition together, they did love their horsehoes. It was evident Six Smiling Faces from Zone 4 Dennis Zukiwsky, from Red Deer, games,won Bronze the 65+ in 65+ final Callaway; game for the GOLD medal Roy Sure Knows how to Throw very well. Way to go Camrose!! again at these Games with Nick being a blow-out. Right to left, Mary Linnell, skip, Horseshoes Lawrence Koehli, from Camrose, won Bronze in 55+ Low Gross; Linda Slater, from Camrose, won winning GOLD in 55+ Open Singles Kathy Sturgess, Claudette Gottenbos and Mary Roy Spelrem, from Ponoka, is a It’s a Family Affair Silver in 65+ Callaway; Lillian Holmes, from Sedgewick, won GOLD in 75+ Callaway; Steve Petz, from “A”; Connie winning SILVER in Vincent. seasoned veteran at Horseshoes, Camrose, won Bronze in 65+ Low Gross; Debbie Retzlaff, from Rimbey, won Bronze in 55+ Low here he is sporting a GOLD medal 55+ Open The KreutzSingles family“D”, and from Larry Wetaskiwin Gross. What a wonderful showing from our golfers!! in 65+ Open Singles “A”. winninglove BRONZE their horseshoes. in 55+ Open It “C”. was evident Also from Wetaskiwin is Fred Broska, again at these Games with Nick winner of SILVER in the 65+ Open Roy sure knows how winningSingles GOLD “B”. in 55+ Open Singles to throw Horseshoes “A”; Connie winning SILVER in 55+ Open Singles “D”, and Larry winning Roy Spelrem, from BRONZE in 55+ Open “C”. Also from Ponoka, is a seasoned Wetaskiwin is Fred Broska, winner of veteran at Horseshoes, SILVER in the 65+ Open Singles “B”. here he is sporting a GOLD medal in 65+ Open Singles “A”.
Camrose shinesCamrose in ShinesPickleball in Pickleball Bill Maertens-Poole and Bob Affleck Bill Maertens-Poole andfrom Bob Camrose Affleck fromcompete Camrose in the competed 65+ in the 65+ Men’s DoublesMen’s managing Doubles to managingwin a BRONZE to win meda a l. Considering this is theirBRONZE first competition medal. Considering together, theythis isdid their first competition together, they did very well. Way to go Camrose!!very well. Way to go Camrose!! It’s a Family Affair Six Smiling Faces from ZoneSix Smiling 4 Dennis Faces Zukiwsky, from Zone from 4 Red Deer, won Bronze in 65+ Callaway; Dennis Zukiwsky from Red Deer, won BRONZE in 65+ Callaway; Lawrence Koehli Lawrence Koehli, from Camrose, won Bronze in 55+ Low Gross; Linda Slater, from Camrose, won The Kreutz family from Wetaskiwin They Clangfrom as they Camrose, Walk won Willie BRONZE Littlechild in 55+, from Low Maskwacis,Gross; Linda is Slater from Camrose, Silver in 65+ Callaway; Lillian Holmes, from Sedgewick, won GOLD in 75+ Callaway; Steve Petz, from love their horseshoes. It was evident sporting a GOLDwon SILVERmedal in 70+65+ Callaway;Breaststroke Lillian – 100m Holmes and from 50m, Sedgewick, GOLD in won GOLD in 75+ Camrose,Callaway; won Steve Bronze Petz infrom 65+ Camrose, Low Gross; won Debbie BRONZE Retzlaff, in 65+ from Low Rimbey,Gross; Debbie won Bronze in 55+ Low again at these Games with Nick IM – 75m, and SILVER in Backstroke – 100m; Norm Hinkley, from winning GOLD in 55+ Open Singles Retzlaff from Rimbey, wonGross. BRONZE What ina 55+wonderful Low Gross. showing What from a wonderful our golfers!! showing Ponoka, is sporting a GOLD in 65+ Backstrokefrom – 50m,our golfers!! GOLD in Freestyle “A”; Connie winning SILVER in 55+ – 50m, SILVER in IM -75m and SILVER in Breaststroke -50m. Not Roy sure knows how Open Singles “D”, and Larry winning pictured is our fill from Calgary – who won SILVER Suzanne Costashukto throw Horseshoes BRONZE in 55+ Open “C”. Also from in 65+ Backstroke – 100m and Breaststroke – 100m. Congratulations to Wetaskiwin is Fred Broska, winner of They Clang as They Walk all of you!! Roy Spelrem, from SILVER in the 65+ Open Singles “B”. Willie Littlechild from Maskwacis, is sporting a GOLDPonoka, medal is ain seasoned 70+ Breastroke - 100m and 50m, GOLD IN 1m - 75m, and SILVER in Backstroke - 100m; Norm Hinkley from Ponoka, is veteran at Horseshoes, sporting a GOLD in 65+ Backstroke - 50m, GOLD in Freestyle - 50m, SILVER in 1m - 75m and SILVER in Breastroke - 50m. Not pictured is our fillhere from he Calgaryis sporting - Suzanne a Costashuk who won SILVER in 65+ Backstroke - 100m and BreaststrokeGOLD - 100m. medal Congratulations in 65+ to all of you!! Open Singles “A”.
Camrose shines in Pickleball 20 Bill Maertens-Poole and Bob Affleck from Camrose competed in the 65+ Men’s Doubles managing to win a BRONZE medal. Considering this is their first competition together, they did very well. Way to go Camrose!! These 4 wonderful athletes contributed 17 medals to Zone 4! Shirley Reaman, from Red Deer,It’s just a Family Affair couldn’t win anything but GOLD medals in her 80+age The Kreutz family from Wetaskiwin category, 100m, discus, shot put, javelin and relay; love their horseshoes. It was evident Bridie Forde, from Stettler, did the same thing in her again at these Games with Nick 70+ age category, winning GOLD medals in 200m, winning GOLD in 55+ Open Singles 800m, 1500m, 3000m and relay; Susan Macdonald, “A”; Connie winning SILVER in 55+ from Lacombe, won GOLD in 55+ 1500m, 3000m, Open Singles “D”, and Larry winning and relay, Bronze in 100m and 200m; Kit Nielsen, BRONZE in 55+ Open “C”. Also from from Red Deer, won GOLD in 55+ 100m and relay, Wetaskiwin is Fred Broska, winner of Silver in 200m and Long Jump, Bronze in Discus. SILVER in the 65+ Open Singles “B”. What a foursome!!
They Clang as they Walk Willie Littlechild, from Maskwacis, is sporting a GOLD medal in 70+ Breaststroke – 100m and 50m, GOLD in IM – 75m, and SILVER in Backstroke – 100m; Norm Hinkley, from Ponoka, is sporting a GOLD in 65+ Backstroke – 50m, GOLD in Freestyle – 50m, SILVER in IM -75m and SILVER in Breaststroke -50m. Not pictured is our fill from Calgary – Suzanne Costashuk who won SILVER in 65+ Backstroke – 100m and Breaststroke – 100m. Congratulations to all of you!!
ZONE 4
These 4 wonderful athletes contributed 17 medals Our Cultural winners contributed 29 medals What a great start to the Summer Games, 29 medals from Arts & Crafts from Red Deer, just and Creative Writing. This smiling group received their medals at the to Zone 4! Shirley Reaman, Zone 4 Arts & Crafts and Creative Writing Banquet held July 26th in Rimbey. couldn’t win anything but GOLD medals in her 80+age Back row – Jenny Linklater (Lacombe) 1 Silver and 1 Bronze; Barbara Patey ( Rimbey) 1 Silver; Ole Lundle ( Camrose) 1 Bronze; Jason Nixon, category, 100m, discus, shot put, javelin and relay; MLA and presenter of medals (the handsome young one); Margrit DeGraff (Lacombe) 1 Gold. Front row – Bev Maertens-‐Poole ( Bridie Forde, from Stettler, did the same thing in her Camrose) 1 Bronze; Lois Wilkie ( Ferintosh) 1 Silver; Lorreen Beggs ( Stettler) 3 Gold, 1 Silver; Harry Tucker ( Rimbey) 1 Gold; Brenda Restall ( 70+ age category, winning GOLD medals in 200m, Rimbey) 1 Silver, 1 Bronze; Alvin Goetz ( Rimbey) 1 Bronze. Missing were Hazel Bakewell ( Ponoka) 1 Silver; Betty Dragon ( Wetaskiwin) 1 800m, 1500m, 3000m and relay; Susan Macdonald, Bronze; Eileen Ensminger ( Ponoka) 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze; Natalie Foster (Lacombe) 1 Bronze; Sharon Olsen ( Camrose) 1 Silver, 3 Bronze; Randy Reaman ( Red Deer) 1 Gold; Caroline Trelenberg ( Ponoka) 1 from Lacombe, won GOLD in 55+ 1500m, 3000m, Bronze. WOW!!! and relay, Bronze in 100m and 200m; Kit Nielsen,
from Red Deer, won GOLD in 55+ 100m and relay, Silver in 200m and Long Jump, Bronze in Discus. What a foursome!!
These 4 wonderful athletes contributed Our Cultural Winners Contributed 29 MedalsOur Cultural winners contributed 29 medals 17 medals to Zone 4! What a great start to the Summer Games, 29 What medals a great start from to Arts the Summer Games, 29 medals from Arts & Crafts and Creative Writing. This smiling group received their medals at the Shirley Reaman from Red Deer, just couldn’t win anything & Crafts and Creative Writing. This smiling groupZone 4 Arts received & Crafts and their Creative Writing Banquet held July 26th in Rimbey. but GOLD medals in her 80+ age category, 100m, discus, medals at the Zone 4 Arts & Crafts and CreativeBack row Writing– Jenny Linklater Banquet (Lacombe) 1 Silver and 1 Bronze; Barbara Patey ( Rimbey) 1 Silver; Ole Lundle ( Camrose) 1 Bronze; Jason Nixon, shot put, javelin and relay; Bridie Forde from Stettler, did the held July 26th in Rimbey. MLA and presenter of medals (the handsome young one); Margrit DeGraff (Lacombe) 1 Gold. Front row – Bev Maertens-‐Poole ( same thing in her 70+ age category, winning GOLD medals Back row: Jenny Linklater (Lacombe) 1 silverCamrose) and 1 1 Bronze; bronze; Lois Wilkie ( Ferintosh) 1 Silver; Lorreen Beggs ( in 200m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m and relay; Susan Macdonald Barbara Patey (Rimbey) 1 silver; Ole Lundle (Camrose)Stettler) 3 Gold, 1 1 bronze; Silver; Harry Tucker ( Rimbey) 1 Gold; Brenda Restall ( Rimbey) 1 Silver, 1 Bronze; Alvin Goetz ( Rimbey) 1 Bronze. Missing from Lacombe, won GOLD in 55+ 100m and relay, SILVER in Jason Nixon, MLA and presenter of medalswere (the Hazel handsome Bakewell ( Ponoka) 1 Silver; Betty Dragon ( Wetaskiwin) 1 Bronze; Eileen Ensminger ( Ponoka) 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze; Natalie 200m and long jump, BRONZE in discus. What a foursome!! young one); Margrit DeGraff (Lacombe)Foster (Lacombe) 1 gold. 1 Bronze; Sharon Olsen ( Camrose) 1 Silver, 3 Bronze; Randy Reaman ( Red Deer) 1 Gold; Caroline Trelenberg ( Ponoka) 1 Front row: Bev Maertens-Poole (Camrose) 1 bronze;Bronze. WOW!!! Lois Wilkie (Ferintosh) 1 silver; Lorreen Beggs (Stettler) 3 gold, 1 silver; Harry
Tucker (Rimbey) 1 gold; Brenda Restall (Rimbey) 1 silver, 1 bronze; Alvin Goetz (Rimbey) 1 bronze. Missing: Hazel Bakewell (Ponoka) 1 silver; Betty Dragon (Wetaskiwin) 1 bronze; Eileen Ensminger (Ponoka) 1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze; Natalie Foster (Lacombe) 1 bronze; Sharon Olsen (Camrose) 1 silver, 3 bronze; Randy Reaman (Red Deer) 1 gold; Caroline Trelenberg (Ponoka) 1 bronze. WOW!!!
Zone 4 65+ Slo-pitch Team Sports Silver Medal They played a really good game in the finals but came up short by 3 runs. One of the best results for our 65+ slo-pitch team in the Games to date. It took lots of travel and commitment, thank you fellows! Back row: Jim DeZutter (Red Deer), Larry Mulgrove (Stettler), Doug Shaw (Sylvan Lake), Bill Weatherill (Tees), George Nichols (Castor), Terry Skoropad (Bawlf), Zone 4 65+ Slo-pitch Team sports Silver Medal Ken Kirk (Camrose). Front row: Elmer Stang (Red Deer), They played a really good game in the finals but came up short by 3 runs. One of the best Barry Moore (Lacombe), Roger results for our 65+ slo-pitch team in the Games to date. It took lots of travel and commitment, Forth (Camrose), Peter Kolopenuk (Wetaskiwin), Norm Van Petten thank you fellows! (Ohaton), Bryan Gallaugher Back row – Jim DeZutter (Red Deer), Larry Mulgrove (Stettler), Doug Shaw (Sylvan Lake), Bill (Wetaskiwin). Weatherill (Tees), George Nichols (Castor), Terry Skoropad (Bawlf), Ken Kirk ( Camrose). Front row – Elmer Stang (Red Deer), Barry Moore (Lacombe), Roger Forth (Camrose), Peter Kolopenuk (Wetaskiwin), Norm Van Petten (Ohaton), Bryan Gallaugher (Wetaskiwin). Zone21 4 65+ Slo-pitch Team sports Silver Medal They played a really good game in the finals but came up short by 3 runs. One of the best results for our 65+ slo-pitch team in the Games to date. It took lots of travel and commitment, thank you fellows! Back row – Jim DeZutter (Red Deer), Larry Mulgrove (Stettler), Doug Shaw (Sylvan Lake), Bill Weatherill (Tees), George Nichols (Castor), Terry Skoropad (Bawlf), Ken Kirk ( Camrose). Front row – Elmer Stang (Red Deer), Barry Moore (Lacombe), Roger Forth (Camrose), Peter Kolopenuk (Wetaskiwin), Norm Van Petten (Ohaton), Bryan Gallaugher (Wetaskiwin).
ZONE 5
President’s Message
Congratulations to all the participants in the Summer Games in Strathmore and especially to the 153 participants from Zone 5 that placed us 2nd in the medal count. I am disappointed that the Strathmore organizers didn’t do a better job of controlling
the weather since they did such a President’sfantastic Message job in all other aspects of hostingCongratulations the games. to all the participants Many in the Chef de Mission Summer Games in Strathmore and especially to Marlene Fizer has been our from our zone thought the games were great nd the 153 participants from Zone 5 that placed us 2 Zone Chef de Mission for fun especially those wildin the ones medal count. that I am danceddisappointed that the a number of years. She wants on the floats in front of Strathmorethe stage organizers at didn’t the do aDrew better job of to get back to competing so controlling the weather since they did such aNext Casinowe are looking for someone to Gregory concert or took fantasticpart in job the in all Barn other aspects Dance. of hosting the manage our team. If interested To me, this emphasizes thegames. importance Many from our zone ofthought the the games call Marlene at 1-780-349-3253 were great fun especially those wild ones thatZone 5’sor next e-mail [email protected] will be . held in April, May social aspects of these games.danced on the I’mfloats insure front ofmany the stage at theor June of 2016 at the Apex Casino in St. Albert. new friendships were formedDrew Gregory and c onpeoplecert or took got part in a the Barn Dance. To me, this emphasizes the importanceThe of exact dateA Little will Hard be of determined Hearing by a random chance to renew acquaintancesthe social aspects from of these previous games. I’m sure manydraw in February.An elderly gentleman Volunteers had to go for willhis annual be needed. games. Having a membershipnew friendships in were Alberta formed and people55 got a physical checkup. Since he was having difficulty chance to renew acquaintances from previous hearing, his wife decided to go with him. After the Plus gives many an avenuegames. Havingto keeping a membership active in Alberta 55 Plus checkup, the doctor said to him, “I want a stool and enjoying a healthy lifestyle.gives many an Itavenu is imperativee to keeping active and Winningsample, Limerick a urine sample and a semen sample.” The enjoying a healthy lifestyle. It is imperative that gentleman turns to his wife and says,”WHAT that one gets a yearly membershipone gets a yearly membership in Alberta in Alberta 55 PlusThe followingDOES HE WANT?”limerick, written by Zone 5 55 Plus to learn about eventsto learn about in theevents zonesin the zones and and to get Her reply was, “YOUR UNDERWEAR!” information on Alberta and Canada Games. member Bob Boulet of Spruce Grove, placed to get information on Alberta and Canada third in the Section B: Light Verse category in Games. Keep active, keep healthy and laugh a lot!! the Summer Games.Next Casino It has a good message for Respectfully submitted, all organizations,Zone 5’s next casino clubs, will beand held inindividuals. April, May or Keep active, keep healthyGeorge and Oko laugh a lot!! June of 2016 at the Apex Casino in St. Albert. The exact date will be determined by a random draw in “There areFebruary. those Volunteers sort will of be folks needed. I suppose Respectfully submitted, Who never support but always oppose George Oko They will curseWinning and Limerick they will cuss The following limerick, written by Zone 5 About themmember and Bob Boulet about of Spruce us Grove, placed Chef de Mission How I wish they would just smell the rose”
Marlene Fizer has been our Monthly Meeting Change Zone Chef de Mission for a number of years. She wants Since 2016 is an off-game year, the number of to get back to competing so regular meetings held at the Villeneuve Hall we are looking for someone will be reduced. Meetings are planned for the to manage our team. If second Tuesday of September, November, interested call Marlene at February (annual and regular meeting) and President’s1-780-349-3253 Message or e-mail [email protected]. May. Extra meetings will be called if necessary. Congratulations to all the participants in the Chef de Mission Summer Games in Strathmore and especially to Check before planning to attend. nd Marlene Fizer has been our the 153 participants from Zone 5 that placed us 2 Zone Chef de Mission for in the medal count. I am disappointed that the a number of years. She wants Strathmore organizers didn’t do a better job of to get back to competing so controlling the weather since they did such a we are looking for someone to 22 fantastic job in all other aspects of hosting the manage our team. If interested games. Many from our zone thought the games call Marlene at 1-780-349-3253 were great fun especially those wild ones that or e-mail [email protected] . danced on the floats in front of the stage at the Drew Gregory concert or took part in the Barn Dance. To me, this emphasizes the importance of A Little Hard of Hearing the social aspects of these games. I’m sure many An elderly gentleman had to go for his annual new friendships were formed and people got a physical checkup. Since he was having difficulty chance to renew acquaintances from previous hearing, his wife decided to go with him. After the games. Having a membership in Alberta 55 Plus checkup, the doctor said to him, “I want a stool gives many an avenue to keeping active and sample, a urine sample and a semen sample.” The enjoying a healthy lifestyle. It is imperative that gentleman turns to his wife and says,”WHAT one gets a yearly membership in Alberta 55 Plus DOES HE WANT?” to learn about events in the zones and to get Her reply was, “YOUR UNDERWEAR!” information on Alberta and Canada Games.
Keep active, keep healthy and laugh a lot!! Next Casino Respectfully submitted, Zone 5’s next casino will be held in April, May or George Oko June of 2016 at the Apex Casino in St. Albert. The exact date will be determined by a random draw in February. Volunteers will be needed.
Winning Limerick The following limerick, written by Zone 5 member Bob Boulet of Spruce Grove, placed ZONE 5
Annual Memberships Matter Even though the next Provincial Games won’t and e-mails informing you of changes and be held until 2017, it’s important to maintain updates about the Games and any social your membership during 2016. This is the only events and zone competitions during the year. way you’ll continue receiving this magazine
Pickleball -
PICKLEBALL MAKES DEBUT IN GAMES Frieda Vanherck & Bronze Toni Anctil
Terry & Mira Fenton
Pickleball - Bronze
Dale Kruhlak &
Perry Sutherland
Pickleball - Silver
Debbie Henwood & Lindsay Hobbs Pickleball - Gold Vivian Oko & Rosa Semenchuk Pickleball - Gold
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“Co-ed” Slo-Pitch - Silver Medalists 55+ “A Division” Slo-Pitch - Silver Medalists
Slo–PitchSlo–Pitch MedalistsMedalists
55+ Co-ed55+ Co- ed– Silver – Silver 55+55+ Men Men “A” “A” DivisionDivision – Silver 65+65+ Men Men “A” “A” Division Division - Gold - Gold Dell Bass Jim Baylis Ray Foster John Bass Dell Bass Wayne JimBiggs Baylis RayKenneth Foster Gallagher Don Bay John Bass Daryl CarterWayne Biggs KennethLarry Galye Gallagher Margaret DonConvey Bay Don CarterDaryl Carter LarryRichard Galye Houle Beverly CoupalMargaret Convey Steve CzekanskiDon Carter RichardElwyn HouleKoehler Beverly Coupal Steve Czekanski Elwyn Koehler Lorraine Hebert Michael Devries Ervin Krawchuk Lorraine Hebert Michael Devries Ervin Krawchuk Walter HopfWalter Hopf Robert FranksRobert Franks BrianBrian Kupsch Kupsch John JansonJohn Janson David FrazerDavid Frazer ChesterChester Perreault Perreault Alan JohnsonAlan Johnson Robert FreyRobert Frey RichardRichard Perreault Perreault Dave KaempfDave Kaempf David GartnerDavid Gartner RobertRobert Reil Reil Tony Lew Tony Lew Greg MohsGreg Mohs EarlEarl Sloan Sloan Lynne MonksLynne Monks James MonroeJames Mon roe GeorgeGeorge St Laurent St Laurent Bruce RomaniukBruce Romaniuk Arthur PageeArthur Pagee ErwinErwin Wiens Wiens Gary WattGary Watt Barry ProperziBarry Properzi JerryJerry Wozniak Wozniak
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Arts and Crafts Golf Stan Bienert – Gold Pat Beaudoin – Silver Chico Bulmer – Silver, 2 Bronze David Laurie – Silver Mary Dafoe – Gold Bob Milligan – Bronze Brenda Dahlseide – 3 Gold, Bronze Audrey Zilli – Bronze Heather Doran – Gold Joyce Goerz – Bronze Horseshoes Robert Hunneman – Silver Bill Hinds – Gold Susan Rees – Silver Hilda Laarz – Silver Esta Richardson – Silver Richard Nousek – Bronze Shirley Stewart – Gold Glen Thompson – Silver Barbara Strand – Gold, 2 Bronze Mary Wagner – 2 Gold, 2 Silver Military Whist Judy Forget, Virginia Gower Athletics Rosamy Krupa, Coralee Richmond – Gold Mike Bilida – Gold, 2 Silver, Bronze Isabel Gibson, Elsie Measures John Butler – 2 Gold, Silver, Bronze Wayne Noullett, Mary Thompson – Silver Etty Cameron – 3 Gold Barry Crombie – Gold, Silver, Bronze Pickleball Margaret Dehoog – 3 Gold, Silver Toni Anctil, Frieda Vanherck – Bronze Bruce Foster – Gold, 2 Silver Mira Fenton, Terry Fenton – Bronze Charlotte Hamel – Gold, 3 Silver Debbie Henwood, Lindsay Hobbs – Gold Paul Hebor – Gold, 2 Silver, Bronze Dale Kruhlak, Perry Sutherland – Silver Marvin Kaluzniak – Gold, 3 Silver Vivian Oko, Rosa Semenchuk – Gold Geraldine Lawrence – Silver Pool – 8 Ball Contract Bridge Rudi Switala – Gold Emma Lien, Dorothy Young – Gold Swimming Cycling Sheila Gurba – Gold, Silver John Daly – 2 Bronze Rita McCaw – 5 Gold Sid McKinney – Gold, Bronze Connie McKinney – 3 Gold, 2 Bronze George Wilson – Bronze Valerie Seatter – 5 Gold
Floor Curling Creative Writing Raymond Pirart, Margaret Stevenson Bob Boulet – Bronze Joan Ruck, Raymond Stevenson – Silver Donna Quick - Bronze Floor Shuffleboard Frank Fowler, Wilfred Goerz – Gold
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President’s Report together to get venues started as quickly as Zone 6 Submission for Provincialpossible. Newsletter All the August water 2015 that lay in pools on Ball Congratulations(All articles to written all medalby Marshall winners Yaremcio, and President,fields, Zonethe 6 unlessGolf course,otherwise andindicated) Horseshoe and participants – you did Zone 6 proud at the Athletic fields was absorbed into the ground, President’sStrathmore SummerReport Games! However, most leaving soft conditions. Congratulationsoutdoor events to allwill medal be winnersremembered and participants for – you did Zone 6 proud at the Strathmore Summer Games!adverse However,conditions most – outdoorOpening events Ceremonies will be remembered Special for thanks adverse to conditions volunteers, – OpeningGames Ceremoniesadvisors, almostalmost cancelled, cancelled, lightning lightning and andthunderstorms thunderstorms heading ourand way, Provincial and Friday’s Board all -membersday storm forwith helping gusting windsout cancellingheading allour outdoor way, sportsand Friday’s. We woke all-day up Saturday storm to awhere warm extra14˚C with help an was expected required. high I ofwould 23˚C alsowith likesome cloudywith gusting periods. winds I guess cancelling it was “Strathmore’s all outdoor Time sports. to Shine”!to thank volunteers who drove from Calgary and other surrounding communities to help AfterWe wokethe entertainment up Saturday and to pancake a warm breakfast 14˚C withsupplied by the Calgary Stampede Board and eaten outside withoutan expected winter jackets high ofin bright 23˚C sunshine, with some volunteers cloudy andhost participants these great pulled Gamestogether forto getAlberta venues 55 started plus. Ias quicklyperiods. as possible.I guess it All was the “Strathmore’swater that lay in Time pools to on Ballhope fields, all the participants Golf course, thanked and Horseshoe their volunteers and Athletic fieldsShine”! was absorbed into the ground, leaving soft conditions.and sponsors wherever and whenever possible! Speaking for myself, I received 5 thankyous SpecialAfter the thanks entertainment to volunteers, and Games pancake advisors, breakfast and Provincial from BoardZone 6members participants for helping for my out partwhere in extra all the help was required. I would also like to thank volunteers who drove from Calgary and other surrounding supplied by the Calgary Stampede Board and work organizing events behind the scenes – communitieseaten outside to helpwithout host winter these jacketsgreat Games in bright for Alberta 55 plus. I hope all participants thanked their volunteers and sponsors wherever and whenever possible!much Speaking appreciated! for myself, I received 5 thankyous from sunshine, volunteers and participants pulled Zone 6 participants for my part in all the work organizing events behind the scenes – much appreciated!
Philosophical Thought for the Day From a Wise Member 26 We play Badminton, Pickleball, SloPitch, Hockey or Athletics for Marigold 55 plus for the good of both mind and body. When we are not on the court, we learn something from others; we learn to socialize, and we learn to have patience. Just remember, a person doesn’t train for the Olympics at a Seniors’ Centre! Develop a forgiving attitude – most people are doing the best they can! Snowflakes are one of Nature’s most fragile things – but just look at what they can do when they stick together! ZONE 6 Leah Dashkywytch Holly Wood Vern Hafso presents award to Mary Zobolotniuk
Leah DashkywytchDashkywytch HollyHolly Wood Wood Vern Hafso presentspresents awardaward CarolineCaroline Anker Anker receives receives award award from from Vern to Maryto Mary Zobolotniuk Zobolotniuk HafsoVern at May Hafso 4th ,at 2015 May Provincial 4th, 2015 AGM Provincial AGM Congratulations Long-Service Members Congratulations Long-Service MembersWe wish to congratulate the following continuous memberships in Alberta 55 plus, Edmonton Marigold 55 plus Recreation, Zone 6 in receiving their Long-Service Pin Awards. You people are the back bone of our one-of-a- We wish to congratulate the following kindcontinuous organization! memberships in Alberta 55 plus, Edmonton Marigold 55 plus Recreation, Zone 6 in receiving10 Year Members their Long-Service Pin Awards. YouJudith people Axelson are Rosie Bovo the back bone of our one-of-a-kind organization!Bill Burton Evelyn Carmody Fay Claus Pat Costello Edgar Doucet Vernon English Lloyd Hicks Louise Holtom Ruth Kimmitt Georgina MacDonald Fred McCuaig Linda McDonald 10 Year Members Caroline Anker receives awardOlga from Severin Vern Yoke Lai Tan th Judith Axelson RosieHafso Bovoat May 4 , 2015 ProvincialBill 15Burton Year AGM Members Evelyn Carmody Fay ClausMaude Purdy Maureen Bishop Pat Costello Edgar Doucet VernonIrene HarrisEnglish Lloyd EmmaHicks Germain Louise HoltomRichard Larson Derry Ingram CongratulationsRuth Kimmitt Long-Service Georgina Members MacDonald20 Year Members Fred McCuaig Linda McDonaldKay Johnson Eunice Barron We wish to congratulateOlga Severin the followingYoke continuous Lai Tan memberships Kennethin Alberta Barron 55 plus, EdmontonDora Marigold Bilko 55 plus George Kosh Rose Orfino Recreation, Zone 6 in receiving their Long-Service Pin Awards. Ed You Orfino people are the back bonGordone of our Severin one-of -a- Clare Radis Mike Dolynny kind organization! 15 Year Members Vicky Dolynny Lillian Sharun Jim Burke 10 Year MembersMaude Purdy Maureen BishopJudith Irene Axelson25 YearHarris Members RosieEmma Bovo Germain Richard Larson Bill Burton Evelyn Carmody Fay ClausJim Normey Pat CostelloDaniel Kunesky Jack Fleck Gordon Conrad Edgar DoucetDerry IngramVernon English Lloyd HicksHelen Conrad Louise Holtom Ruth Kimmitt Georgina MacDonald Fred McCuaig Linda McDonald Olga Severin20 Year MembersYoke Lai Tan Marigold 55 plus AGM, March 23rd, 2015 15 Year MembersKay Johnson Eunice Barron MaudeKenneth PurdyThe annual Barron meeting Maureen Dorawent smoothly Bilko Bishop – no complaints!George Nominations Kosh were held, but no-one volunteered, or made Irene Harris Rose Orfino Emma GermainEd Orfino RichardGordon nominationsLarson Severin – we wereDerryClare in Ingram shock! Radis Jessie TrottierMike (long Dolynny-time member now 91 years of age) asked to speak and 20 Year MembersVicky Dolynny Kay Johnsontook the floor. She Euniceexplained Barron that this is “our organization and we have to step up to the plate!” Past President Kenneth Barron Dora Bilko George KoshPat Covington furtherRose explained Orfino that without a full board and quorum, we are unable to function – no motions Ed Orfino 25 Year MembersGordon Severin Clare Radiscan be passed, no Mikecheques Dolynny can be written, and our doors will have to close! With that, Jessie volunteered to Vicky Dolynny be a Director at Large, Pat Covington volunteered to be Vice President, Stan Androschuk was nominated and Lillian Sharun Jim Burke Jim Normey Daniel Kunesky Jack Fleck 25 Year Members Lillian Sharunaccepted as MembershipJim Burke Director, Bill Burton was nominated and accepted as a Director at Large, and Jim Normey Gordon ConradDaniel KuneskyHelen Conrad Jack FleckMarshall Yaremcio volunteeredGordon Conrad to stay on for one more year as President. We are still looking for people to fill Helen Conrad two of our executive positions, but it is a work in progress! We ask that members come and take on a role, and work with us as we all strive to make Edmonton Marigold the best we can be! rd Marigold 55 plusPhilosophical AGM, March Thought23 , 2015 for the Day From a Wise Member The annual meeting went smoothly – no complaints! Nominations were held, but no-one volunteered, or made nominations – weWe were play in shock! Badminton, Jessie Trottier Pickleball, (long-time SloPitch, member nowHockey 91 years or of Athletics age) asked for to speakMarigold and 55 plus for the took the floor. Shegood explained of both that thismind is “our and organization body. When and we wehave are to step not up on to the the plate!” court, Past we President learn something from Pat Covington furtherothers; explained we learn that without to socialize, a full board and and wequorum, learn we toare haveunable patience.to function – Justno motions remember, a person can be passed, nodoesn’t cheques train can befor written, the Olympics and our doors at a will Seniors’ have to closeCentre!! With that, Jessie volunteered to be a Director at Large, Pat Covington volunteered to be Vice President, Stan Androschuk was nominated and accepted as MembershipDevelop Director,a forgiving Bill Burton attitude was –nominated most people and accepted are doing as a Directorthe best at Large,they can!and Snowflakes are Marshall Yaremcioone volunteered of Nature’s to stay most on for fragileone more things year as – President. but just Welook are at still what looking they for people can todo fill when they stick two of our executivetogether! positions, but it is a work in progress! We ask that members come and take on a role, and work with us as we all strive to make Edmonton Marigold the best we can be!
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Marigold 55 plus AGM Mary Hogg Tournaments, Cribbage, March 23rd, 2015 Floor Shuffleboard and Floor Curling. Thanks to both of you for volunteering! The annual meeting went smoothly – no complaints! Nominations were held, but no- Evelyn and Lyle Waun also received one volunteered, or made nominations – appreciation awards. Unfortunately, due to we were in shock! Jessie Trottier (long-time Lyle’s ill health, they were unable to attend. member now 91 years of age) asked to speak We all wish you well Lyle! They have been and took the floor. She explained that this members since 1997, serving as Coordinator is “our organization and we have to step up and Assistant Coordinator for Euchre – thanks to the plate!” Past President Pat Covington for all your volunteer efforts! further explained that without a full board The Merit Award went to Clint Sopchyshyn and quorum, we are unable to function – no for serving 10 years as an executive member motions can be passed, no cheques can be in many positions, but best known for his role written, and our doors will have to close! With of Publicity Director. To list all his roles and that, Jessie volunteered to be a Director at accomplishments would fill this page – let’s Large, Pat Covington volunteered to be Vice just say he deserves a lot of appreciation! Our President, Stan Androschuk was nominated thanks to Clint, and yes – he is still the Scrabble The Provincial AGM and accepted as Membership Director, Bill Coordinator! Burton was nominated and accepted as a The recent Provincial AGM in May is – inDirector my opinion at Large, – oneand ofMarshall the best Yaremcio I have A been Lifetime to Membership for some Award time. was However, presented members need to arrive earlier so that theyvolunteered can peruse to stay on the for minutesone more yearfrom as last to year’sDerry Ingram. AGM, It wouldthe ag takeenda another and page the various reports and reviews before thePresident. actual We meeting are still looking begins for .people I feel to fillthe to newlist all BoardDerry’s variedwill progressroles with Edmonton with a two of our executive positions, but it is a work Marigold – but the highlights would include positive Administration. Congratulationsin toprogress! all the We new ask that Board members members, come and and his welcome! ten years as MembershipWe all have Director, to do being our a share to make Alberta 55 plus a great onetake-of on- aa- role,kind and organization. work with us as we all strive Curling Coordinator, and being instrumental to make Edmonton Marigold the best we can in setting up our fundraising casinos. He spent Appreciation awards were presented tobe! Helen and Gordon Conrad (membersmany since hours in1989 front )of for the theircomputer efforts sending in out ‘e-mail blasts’ to our membership. Thanks Military Whist, Mary Hogg Tournaments,The Cribbage, Provincial AGMFloor Shuffleboard and Derry,Floor for Curling. all your contributions Thanks to to Marigold both of55 you for volunteering! plus! The recent Provincial AGM in May is – in my opinion – one of the best I have been to for Evelyn and Lyle Waun also received someappreciation time. However, award memberss. Unfortunately,need to arrive due to Lyle’s ill health, they were unableearlier to attend. so that they We can all peruse wish the you minutes well from Lyle! They have been members since 1997, lastserving year’s AGM,as Coordinator the agenda and and the Assistant various reports and reviews before the actual meeting Coordinator for Euchre – thanks for all yourbegins. volunteer I feel the new efforts! Board will progress with a positive Administration. Congratulations to all The Merit Award went to Clint Sopchyshynthe new Board for members,serving and10 welcome!years asWe an executive member in many positions, butall havebest to known do our sharefor his to makerole Albertaof Publicity 55 Director. To list all his roles and accomplishmentsplus a great one-of-a-kind would fill organization. this page – let’s just say he deserves a lot of appreciation!Appreciation Our thanks awards to wereClint ,presented and yes to– he Helen and Gordon Conrad (members is still the Scrabble Coordinator! since 1989) for their efforts in Military Whist, A Lifetime Membership Award was presented to Derry Ingram. It would take another page to list all Derry’s varied roles with Edmonton Marigold – but 28the highlights would include his ten years as Membership Director, being a Curling Coordinator, and being instrumental in setting up our fundraising casinos. He spent many hours in front of the computer sending out ‘e-mail blasts’ to our membership. Thanks Derry, for all your contributions to Marigold 55 plus!
Pickleball – Written by Zone 6 President Marshall Yaremcio, Interim Pickleball Coordinator I feel compelled to write this article to all Alberta 55 plus Pickleball players. Zone 6 took on the task of introducing Pickleball to the Games Committee and Alberta 55 plus membership in the Westlock/Barrhead Summer Games in 2013. Linda Dane – an avid Pickleball player – is knowledgeable and dedicated to Pickleball. She did an awesome job for the playoffs to the Canada Games with 83 members battling for the right to play in the Canada Games in 2014, and then in running the Canada Games Pickleball with other talented, knowledgeable people, and we are grateful for this. Due in part to her efforts, Pickleball was gaining popularity in leaps and bounds! Following this came the playoffs for the Summer Games in Strathmore held July 16-19th, 2015. Then “the ---- hit the fan” as the saying goes. Because the Pickleball at Strathmore was going to be played indoors instead of outdoors, and Linda was offended in not being ‘consulted about this decision’, she sent e-mails and voice messages to all Alberta 55 plus Pickleball players urging them to boycott both the playoffs and the Games. These type of decisions are made by the Host Community – not the Provincial Board – and not by Linda Dane. Strathmore had only 2 courts, and those were earmarked for Tennis, but there was plenty of space indoors for Pickleball. To add insult to injury, Linda chose to compete in the playoffs (held outdoors). Only 11 members attended the playoffs – in large part due to Linda’s ill-advised communications and discouraging remarks to her fellow players – and we were unable to fill our allotted quota to send to the Games. Linda and her partner won the right to represent Zone 6 in 55+ Women’s Doubles, and at Strathmore, they won gold in their division. How do the members who followed Linda’s urging to boycott feel now? She went to the Games and won a gold medal, and they stayed home and missed a golden, silver or bronze opportunity to play, and the chance to represent their zone! Some of these individuals may not be able to qualify in two years’ time due to advanced age or injury or health conditions. How unfair that the petulant and immature attitude of one person impacted so heavily on this one sport and on so many people. It may well influence the future of Pickleball at local, provincial and national levels. Pickleball, and Pickleball players do not deserve this, and Ms. Dane owes an apology (at the very least) to everyone involved, most especially to the Strathmore Games organizers and Alberta 55 plus. “Common sense is a genius dressed up in work clothes.” ZONE 7
Bonnyville Man Awarded McGregor said the ceremony was “quite Prestigous Honour special” and he felt “honoured” to receive the Written by Peter Lozinski, Cold Lake Sun award. “But you know that’s a long time ago. You can’t remember all the details. Seventy A local man was awarded the highest years. Now I’m 92 so your memory isn’t as good decoration that France can bestow in a July 1 as it used to be,” he said. ceremony in Bonnyville. William McGregor, 92, was awarded Knight of the French Legion of McGregor was born in 1923 in North Ireland as Honour. Thomas William McGregor. He emigrated to Tuesday, July 7, 2015 CanadaCold Lake Sun with his parents in 1925. They landed 13 The Legion of Honour was created in 1802 during in Quebec City and took the train across the the reign of Napoleon. It has been awarded to country before settling into Vermillion, Alta. In several prominent Canadians, including Prime the springBonnyville of 1936, they moved man to aawarded homestead Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and at Sandy Rapids, about 45 km NW of Bonnyville. Premier Jean Charest. After the war, McGregor was discharged on Jan. 18, 1946. Heprestigious received several medals honour including McGregor enlisted on Dec. 4, 1942. He the 1939-45Peter Lozinski Star, the Francetling Germany in Vermilion, Alta. Star, In the spring the of 1936, crossed into France on D-Day, the invasion of Cold Lake Sun they moved to a homestead at Sandy Rapids, Defence Medal, the War Medalabout 45 km NW1939-1945 of Bonnyville. in Normandy, on June 9, 1944. He served with A local man was awarded the highest dec- After the war, McGregor was discharged defenceoration that of France Britian can bestow and in a Julythe 1 Thankon Jan. 18 1946. You He received Canada several medals, the 11th Field Ambulance, attached to the including the 1939-45 Star, the France Ger- 1945ceremony medal in Bonnyville. from the Dutch Government. Essex Scottish Regiment, Regimental Aid post William McGregor, 92, was awarded knight many Star, the Defence Medal, the Cana- of the French Legion of Honour. dian Volunteer Service Medal, the War as a medic. Prior to joining the war, McGregor Back Thehome, Legion of McGregorHonour was created in spent1802 medal much 1939-1945 inof Defence his oftime Britain and during the reign of Napoleon. It has been the Thank you Canada 1945 medal from the had no experience as a medic. “We trained volunteeringawarded to several and prominent working Canadians, toDutch improve Government. the local including Prime Minister William Lyon Mac- Back home, McGregor spent much of his for two months in Canada, and then I trained community.kenzie King and HePremier led Jean Charest.the way fortime volunteeringthe construction and working to improve in England for a year or so”, he said. “I had no McGregor enlisted on Dec. 4, 1942. He the local community. He led the way for the of thecrossed Centennial into France on D-Day, Hall the invasion at Ironconstruction River of thewhere Centennial 4-HHall at Iron previous training before I joined the army.” and of youthNormandy, ongroups June 9, 1944. could meet.River where 4-HIn and1973, youth groups he could He served with the 11th Field Ambulance, meet. In 1973, he joined the Bonnyville Agri- joinedattached the to the Bonnyville Essex Scottish Regiment, Agricultural Reg- cultural Society, Society, and served on and the board of To celebrate the 70th anniversary of D-Day, imental Aid post as a medic. directors for 19 years. He was instrumental in servedPrior on to joining the the war,Board McGregor of had Directorsno the construction for of the19 Bonnyville years. Agriplex. the French government decided to bestow experience as a medic. He retired from his farm in 1990 and He was“We trainedinstrumental for two months inin Canada, the constructionmoved to the Town of Bonnyville. of the awards upon all living Canadian veterans who McGregor joined the seniors society and Bonnyvilleand then I trainedAgriplex. in England He for a retiredyear from his farm in participated in D-Day operations. or so,” he said. “I had no previous training served as president for 10 years. He has been 1990before and I joined moved the army.” to the TownArea ofDirector Bonnyville. for the Lakeland Senior Games To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Association for the past 18 years. Major Benjamin Le Gall presented the award D-Day, the French government has decided McGregor won gold in javelin and shot put McGregorto bestow awards joined upon all living the Canadian Seniors and silver inSociety discuss throwing and in the 2014 on behalf of the French Government. Le Gall’s veterans who participated in D-Day opera- Canada Senior Games. He will compete in servedtions. as President for 10 years.floor curling He this summerhas atbeen the Alberta Sen- speaking notes were provided to the Cold Major Benjamin Le Gall presented the ior Games in Strathmore from July 16-19. Areaaward Director on behalf of the for French the Government. Lakeland In September Senior of 2005, Games McGregor received Lake Sun. the Alberta Centennial Medal for outstand- AssociationLe Gall’s speaking for notes the were providedpast to18 years. McGregor The Cold Lake Sun. ing service to the people and province of “As French officer in Canada, my post brings won gold“As French in officer javelin in Canada, and my post shot Alberta. put and silver in brings me to a lot of places, none as hum- Then, on January 16, 2008, he received the me to a lot of places, none as humbling as the discusbling throwingas the one here today,” in Lethe Gall said. 2014 Queen Canada Elizabeth Diamond SeniorJubilee Medal. “Today I have the privilege to be here to offer Now, he’s also a knight of the Legion of one here today,” Le Gall said. “Today I have Gamesthe deepest in gratitudesStrathmore from my fromHonour ofJuly France. 16-19. In country to the honourable Thomas the privilege to be here to offer the deepest SeptemberWilliam McGregor.” of 2005, McGregorLe Gall spoke about receivedhow impor- gratitudes from my country to the honourable tant D-Day is to modern-day Thomas William McGregor.” the France.Alberta Centennial “Of nearly 45 thousands Cana- Medaldians whofor died outstanding during the Sec- Le Gall spoke about how important D-Day ond World War, 55 hundreds lost servicetheir lives to during the the Battle people of Nor- is to modern-day France. “Of nearly 45 and mandy.province It was the largest of Alberta.sea-borne invasion in history. We, as the fol- thousand Canaadians who died during the Then,lowing on generations, January still enjoy the16, Second World War, 55 hundred lost their lives fruits of their extraordinary brav- 2008,ery,” he said.he “This is areceived debt we can during the Battle of Normandy. It was the never fully repay. I am here, rep- the resentingQueen the country Elizabeth you helped largest sea-borne invasion in history. We, as Diamonddefend, to promiseJubilee that France Medal. will always remember.” the following generations, still enjoy the fruits Now, McGregorhe’s saidalso the ceremony a Knight was “quite special” and he felt “hon- of their extraordinary bravery,” he said. “This is of theoured” Legion to receive the of award. Honour “But a debt we can never fully repay. I am here, you know that’s a long time ago. of France.You can’t remember all the details. representing the country you helped defend Seventy years. Now I’m 92 so your memory isn’t as good as it used to to promise that France will always remember.” be,” he said. McGregor was born in 1923 in North Ireland as Thomas William McGregor. He emigrated to Can- SUPPLIED PHOTO 29 ada with his parents in 1925. They landed in Quebec City and took the William McGregor, 92, of Bonnyville, was awarded The train across the country before set- Legion of Honour during a July 1 ceremony for his role in the 1944 D-Day invasion of Normandy during WWII. ZONE 7
Zone 7 President Report Zone 7 Activity Director’s Report
Greetings from Zone 7. We had a very warm 2015 has been quite a year for me so far. I’ve and dry summer which was good for our been Zone 7 Activity Director since February. outdoor activities but not for the farmers and I have been an active member since 2007, gardeners. Their crops turned out poor or failure. participating in almost all summer and winter The Alberta 55 plus summer games held in games as well as one national game. But now Strathmore started out nice, but Mother Nature I am a member of the integral part of the added some rain to give the outdoor games operation that is needed to put together zone some problems. Yet it seems the players came playoffs and zone fun events. The challenge home on a high note and said they all had a has been intense and the learning curve steep great time. A great thanks is given to all the but things are coming together with the fine participants and the volunteers who helped help from my colleagues. to make the Alberta 55 plus summer games successful in Strathmore. Zone 7 sent 95 participants to the Summer Games in Strathmore. Nineteen of the thirty- I would like to thank our Zone Chef Linda eight towns in the zone were represented. Danilak, Activity Director Victor Ouellette and Our athletes brought home 19 gold, 16 silver all the helpers who organized the pep rally and and 12 bronze, for a total of 47 medals. the Zone 7 play-offs. They did great job. Congratulations!
Our zone is still busy with listed activities, Since January we had two provincial games, enough to keep our members active if weather two pep rallies, five activity fun games is permitting. Zone 7 will again host a fund throughout the zone and it is only mid-August. raising crib tournament, open to all, held in By the end of 2015 we will have four more fun St. Paul November 14th, starting at 10 am. We days, the Awards Banquet, a fund raiser crib also formed a committee for special events. tournament and a few more board meetings. We have chosen to do a cultural event for the All in all, I thank all the members that were community to enjoy and get involved. active in the zone playoffs and Zone 7 fun events. I appreciate your patience while I’m in It would nice to hear from other zones who the learning stage of my job. might have tried such an event, new or other ideas are always welcome. Have a great fall and winter. See you all down the road. Submitted by Joe Ibach Victor Ouellette
Horshoes Left to Right: Joe Shular, Mundare (4th, Floor Curling 70+ Team from Bonnyville: 65+); Colleen Ouellette, Cold Lake (4th, 55+D; Christina Urchyshyn, Willie McGregor, Ed Horse shoes Left To Right Joe Shular ,Mundare [4th , 65+c]; Colleen Floor curling 70+ team from Bonnyville-‐ Christina Urchyshyn, Willie Vic Ouellette,Ouellette Cold Cold Lake lake [4th, (Gold 55+D]; 55+C); Vic Ouellette Joe , Cold Lake [GOLD 55+C]; Joe McGregor, Solowoniuk, Ed Solowoniuk, Jean Jean Wierzbicki Wierzbicki Horse shoes Left To RightMarciniw, Marciniw, Joe Shular Lloydminster Lloydminster ,Mundare [4th , 65+c]; [GOLD Colleen 65+D] Floor curling 70+ team from Bonnyville-‐ Christina Urchyshyn, Willie Ouellette Cold lake [4th, 55+D]; Vic Ouellette , Cold Lake [GOLD 55+C]; Joe McGregor, Ed Solowoniuk, Jean Wierzbicki Marciniw, Lloydminster [GOLD 65+D] 30 ZONE 7
Zone 7 Arts & Crafts Coordinator Report Cora Verkuil (Fort McMurray) - crocheted - baby dress - bronze Thank you to all the members that entered their articles in the provincial competition Lorane McGregor (Bonnyville) at Strathmore. Zone 7 entered 38 articles - Handmade quilt - gold and came home with 10 medals. Way to go! Congratulations to the winners. Myrtle Dussault (Fort McMurray) - Holiday craft Table cloth (small) - silver Following is a list of the winners: Mary Ann Latty (Cold Lake) Marie Routhier (Fort McMurray) - Soft toys & dolls- Plastic canvas - 3 piece baby layette – gold - barn & animals – gold - Crocheted article - child’s dress - bronze - Photography - Barred Puffbird - silver - Machine quilt - bronze - Sun breaking through clouds - silver - Quilted small article - table runner – silver Submitted by Marie Routhier
Mary Routhier entered athletics in the time predicted walk. In Recipient of trophy for the oldest Marie the 3000 Routhier meter event, entered athletics Marie in predicted the time her time predicted walk. of 35 minutes Recipient participant of at trophy the games for the oldest - Willie In and the 20 3000 seconds. meter Walked event, the Marie track in predicted 34 minutes her and time 45 of 35 minutes and 20 participant at McGregor. the – games Willie McGregor seconds.seconds, Walked a difference the track of minutes in 34 35 seconds and and 45 came seconds, home a with difference of 35 a seconds and came home silver with medal. a silver medal.
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Opening ceremonies banner carriers on the left – Odette Misiewich from St. Paul and on the right Lorraine Donovan from Tofield. Nick and Lucille Burdek of LacLaBiche at the “star sign-‐in board”. ZONE 7
Opening ceremonies banner carriers on the left – Odette Misiewich from St. Paul Mary Ann Latty (Cold Lake) Gold for plastic canvas crafts and on the Opening right Opening Lorraine ceremonies ceremonies Donovan banner from Tofield. carriers banner on the left – Odette carriers Misiewich NickNick from and and St. Paul Lucille Lucille Burdek Burdek of of LacLaBiche Lac La Biche at the “star sign-‐in board”. at Mary Ann Latty (Cold Lake) Gold for and on the right Opening Lorraine ceremonies Military Donovan from Tofield. banner whist carriers players on the left – Odette from Bonnyville Misiewich Nick Left to right – from and Al Blair, Lucille St. Paul Jo Burdek Toker, of LacLaBiche at the “star sign-‐in board”. on the left - Odette MisiewichLorane from McGregor, St. Walter Solowoniuk the “star sign-in board”. plastic canvas crafts. Paul andand on on the the right right Lorraine Lorraine Donovan from Tofield. Nick and Lucille Burdek of LacLaBiche at the “star sign-‐in board”. Donovan from Tofield.
Mary Ann Latty (Cold Lake) Gold for plastic canvas crafts Military whist players from Bonnyville Left to right – Al Blair, Jo Toker, Mary Ann Latty (Cold Lake) Gold for plastic canvas crafts Military whist players from Bonnyville Left to right – Al Blair, Jo Toker, Lorane McGregor, Walter Solowoniuk Lorane McGregor (Bonnyville) Gold for Hand made quilt Lorane McGregor, Walter Solowoniuk Mary Ann Latty (Cold Lake) Floor Gold for Shuffleboard plastic canvas crafts teams from Bonnyville: Both teams won Military Military whist Whist players players “Grandmother’s from from Bonnyville BonnyvilleLorane Flower Left to right – Al Blair, McGregor left Garden” to Jo Toker, (Bonnyville) Lorane Lorane Gold McGregor McGregor for (Bonnyville) Hand made quilt (Bonnyville) Gold Gold for Hand for made quilt hand bronze. Emily Floor Bourassa Shuffleboard and Stella teams Floor Marcotte Shuffleboard from (55+) and Bonnyville: teams Both teams won from Bonnyville: Both teams won Lorane right McGregor, - Al Blair, Walter Jo Toker, Solowoniuk Lorane“Grandmother’s McGregor, Flower “Grandmother’s made Garden” quilt Flower “Grandmother’s Garden” Flower Garden” Marie Brunet bronze. and Ted Emily Malishewski Bourassa (70+). bronze. and Emily Stella Bourassa Marcotte (55+) and and Stella Marcotte (55+) and Walter Solowoniuk Marie Brunet and M Ted arie Malishewski Brunet (70+). and Ted Malishewski (70+).
Bocce 55+team from St. Paul. Left to right – Lorane McGregor (Bonnyville) Gold for Hand made quilt Lucille Marcichiw, Maria Leskw, Pat Swedgen Floor Shuffleboard teams from Bonnyville: Both teams won Bocce 55+team from Bocce St. Paul. 55+team Left to right – from St. Paul. Left to right – “Grandmother’s Flower Garden” Floor Shuffleboard teams from Bonnyville: Bocce 55+ team from St. Paul, left to Bocce Bocce 70+ team 70+ from from St. St. Paul, Paul left Standing left to right: Bertha bronze. Emily Bourassa and Stella Marcotte and (55+) and Odette Lucille Misiewich Marcichiw, Maria Lucille Leskw, Marcichiw, Pat Swedgen Maria Leskw, Pat Swedgen Both teams won bronze. Emily Bourassa and right - Lucille Marcichiw, Maria Leskw, to right -Lemley, Bertha Lucie Lemley, Jean Lucie Molly Jean, Yurkowski. Sitting – Doreen Marie Brunet and Ted Malishewski (70+). and Odette Misiewich Bocce 70+ from St. Bocce Paul 70+ Standing from left St. to right: Bertha Paul Standing left to right: Bertha and Odette Misiewich Lafreniere Stella Marcotte (55+) and Marie Brunet and Pat Swedgen and Odette Misiewich Molly Yurkowski. SittingLemley, - Lucie Doreen Jean Lemley, Molly Yurkowski. Sitting Lucie – Jean Doreen Molly Yurkowski. Sitting – Doreen Ted Malishewski (70+) LafreniereLafreniere Lafreniere
With Gratitude! Alberta 55 plus would like to express our gratitude to the Alberta Sport Connection for our partnership in Bocce 55+team from St. Paul. Left to right – Lucille Marcichiw, Maria Leskw, Pat Swedgen the Alberta 55 Plus Games program. and Odette Misiewich Bocce 70+ from St. Paul Standing left to right: Bertha Lemley, Lucie Jean Molly Yurkowski. Sitting – Doreen Lafreniere
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We have just completed a very busy time leading up to, and participating in, the Strathmore Summer Games. Zone 8 fielded over 100 athletes for the games and placed 6th in the medal count. Congratulations to Mike Abdallah; Laraine Andrew; Gwen Atkinson; Lucille Basarab; Lee Rasmussen; Henry Biendarra; Laurie Bleier;ZONE Carol Boehk;8 Fay Boyd; Al Bromling; Freddi Bromling; Louis Burns; Michael Bzowy; Dave Campbell; Bruce Cassidy; Lynn Connell; Wayne Davies; Louise Doucette;We have just Paul completed Duteau; a very busyShirley time Fagan; leading up Karen to, and participating Fimrite; Michael in, the Strathmore Frey; RaySummer Gilkyson; Games. Zone David 8 fielded Hagopian; Al overHallick; 100 athletes Steven for the Harvel; games and Gordon placed 6th Head; in the medal Mary count. Hemmingway; Congratulations to Ron Mike Hemmingway; Abdallah; Laraine Andrew Bridgitte; Himer; MaryGwen Helen Atkinson Hopkins;; Lucille Basarab Gordon; Lee Rasmussen Konno;; HenryAnne Biendarra Kotyk;; LaurieJoe BleierLarsback;; Carol Boehk E. Rita; Fay Lee;Boyd; AlJanet Bromling Lemay;; Paul Listoe;Freddi RichardBromling; LouisMackinnon; Burns; Michael Bob Bzowy McIntosh;; Dave Campbell Ann ; McLeod;Bruce Cassidy Rod; Lynn Middlebrook; Connell; Wayne Davies Rosalie; Louise Middlebrook; Doucette; Paul Duteau; Shirley Fagan; Karen Fimrite; Michael Frey; Ray Gilkyson; David Hagopian; Al Hallick; Steven DennisHarvel; Milligan; Gordon Head; Dave Mary Neustaeter;Hemmingway; Ron Marie Hemmingway; Peterson; Bridgitte Ken Himer; Purvis; Mary Lois Helen Rasmussen; Hopkins; Gordon Sandy Konno; Richer; Bob Roessler;Anne Kotyk; Jayne Joe Larsback; Rubbelke; E. Rita RaymondLee; Janet Lemay; Sather; Paul Listoe; Melvin Richard Schmitke; Mackinnon; Ben Bob Sept; McIntosh; Marie Ann McLeod;Sept; Ella Rod Siemens; RobertMiddlebrook; Stover; Rosalie Cindy Middlebrook; Sweere; Dennis Donald Milligan; Toews; Dave Neustaeter; Frank Tries;Marie Peterson;Don Tunke; Ken Purvis; Jack Lois Walker; Rasmussen; Fred Sandy Walkley; RuthRicher; Walkley; Bob Roessler; Bob JayneWalsh; Rubbelke; Dianne Raymond Willier; Sather; Gerry Melvin Willis. Schmitke; Ben Sept; Marie Sept; Ella Siemens; Robert Stover; Cindy Sweere; Donald Toews; Frank Tries; Don Tunke; Jack Walker; Fred Walkley; Ruth Walkley; Bob Walsh; Dianne Willier; Gerry Willis.
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At the end of August, Zone 8 is hosting a Fun Day in Grande Prairie where the medalists
willZONE be honored .8 Individual invitations were sent to all winners of both sports and arts and crafts. Media will also be there.
At the end of August, Zone 8 is hosting a Fun Day in Grande Prairie where the medalists At the end of August, Zone 8 is hosting a Fun Day in Grande Prairie where the medalists will be honored . Individual invitations were sent to all winners of both sports and arts At the endwill be of honored August, . Individual Zone invitations 8 is hosting were sent a Funto all Daywinners in of Grande both sports Prairieand arts and crafts.and Media crafts. will Media also be will there. also be there. where the medalists will be honored. Individual invitations were sent to all winners of both sports and arts and crafts. Media will also be
there.
PRESIDENT
Our Zone President, Lea Dashkewytch is elected as the Alberta President in May. Lea is now taking on the dual role of Alberta and Zone 8 Presidents. As well as these positions Lea works full time as the Controller for Northern Lakes PresidentCollege, She alsoPRESIDENT volunteersPRESIDENT as the secretary for Faust Silver and Gold Seniors, Our Zone andPresident, president of Lea the Faust Dashkewytch Charity Association. is elected She is married as tothe George Alberta and OurPresident Zone OurPresident, Zone inhas May. twoPresident, Lea adult Dashkewytch Lea sons Lea is Dashkewytchandnow families.is electedtaking Inisas electedonotherthe Albertathe words as dualthe Presidenta Albertavery role busy Presidentin of young Alberta inlady. and May. Lea is now taking on the dual role of Alberta and Zone 8 Presidents. As May. Lea is now taking on the dual role of Alberta and Zone 8 Presidents. As wellZone as these 8 presidents. positions Lea works As well full time as asthese the Controller positions for Northern Lea works Lakes full time as the Controllerwell as these forpositions Northern Lea works Lakes full time College. as the Controller She also for Northern volunteers Lakes as College, SheCollege, also volunteers She also volunteers as the secretary as the forsecretary Faust Silverfor Faust and Silver Gold andSeniors, Gold Seniors, andthe president secretaryand ofpresident the Faust for of CharitytheFaust Faust Association. SilverCharity andAssociation. She Gold is married She Seniors, is to married George and to and George president and of hasthe two Faustadulthas twosons Charity adult and families.sons Association. and families.In other words In otherShe a very wordsis married busy a very young busy to lady. youngGeorge lady. and has two adult sons and families. In other words a very busy young
lady. CHALLENGE CUPS AND PLAYOFFS We hosted a lot of challenge cups this spring/summer.
Challenge Cups and Playoffs WeC hostedHALLENGEC HALLENGEa lot of CUPSchallenge CUPS AND cups PLAYOFFSAND this spring/summer. PLAYOFFS
We hostedWe a lot hosted of challenge a lot of challengecups this spring/summer.cups this spring/summer.
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.IN MEMORIUM ZONE 8
Among others this year we said goodbye to long time members Mike Garlinsky, Marvin Hunt, Ella Sloan, and Doreen Hunt. RIP!
SAYING GOODBYE AND THANK YOU
.IN MEMORIUM Four Board of Director members have retired. We say goodbye to Jeanne Snyder, Mary Markley, Ethel Ruecker and June
Bagan. Their dedication and hard work will be greatly missed. Good luck in whatever you do ladies. In Memorium
Among others this year we said goodbye to long time members Mike Garlinsky, Marvin Hunt, Ella Sloan, and Doreen Hunt. Among othersRIP! this year we said goodbye.IN to MEMORIUMlong time members Mike Garlinsky, Marvin Hunt, Ella Sloan, and Doreen Hunt. RIP! SAYING GOODBYE AND THANK YOU Saying Goodbye and Thank You Among others tFourhis year Board we of said Director goodbye members to long have time retired. members We say Mike goodbye Garlinsky, to Jeanne Marvi Snyder,n Hunt, Mary Ella Markley, Sloan, Etheland Doree Rueckern Hunt. and June Four Board ofBagan Director. Their membersdedication and have hard workretired. will Webe greatly say goodbye missed. Good to luck Jeanne in whatever Snyder, you doMary ladies. Markley, RIP!Ethel Ruecker and June Bagan. Their dedication and hard work will be greatly missed. Good luck in whatever you do SAYINGladies. GOODBYE AND THANK YOU
Four Board of Director members have retired. We say goodbye to Jeanne Snyder, Mary Markley, Ethel Ruecker and June Bagan. Their dedication and hard work will be greatly missed. Good luck in whatever you do ladies.
Mary MarkleyMARY M andARKLEY Ethel Ruecker AND E THEL R UECKERJeanne J SnyderEANNE S withNYDER Lea W/LEA D ASHKEWYTCH June Bagan JUNE B AGAN Dashkewytch MARY M ARKLEY AND E THEL R UECKER JEANNE S NYDER W/LEA D ASHKEWYTCH JUNE B AGAN
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ZONE 8
Please note we have vacant positions and would Challenge Cup request that anyone interested in filling one of Coordinator Renee J .Simard these positions contact one of the board members Area 1 Directors Viney Sloan to make arrangements to do so. Cathy Bittman Zone 8 Executive Area 2 Directors Renee J. Simard Alicemary Olansky President Lea Dashkewytch Area 3 Director Vacant Vice President Ruby Morrison Area 4 Director Ken Allen Past President Mary Sutherland Area 5 Director Pat Sydoruk Treasurer Patrick Bonertz Area 6 Director Eleanor Graw Secretary Velvet Davies Area 7 Director Mike Bain Velvet Davies Membership Director Cathy Bittman Area 8 Director Ruby Morrison Activity Director Mary Zabolotniuk Area 9 Director Vacant Asst Activity Director Ken Allen Casino Coordinator Wendell Ebbett A special request to all Zone 8 members: Publicity Director Cathy Bittman If you have received this newsletter by mail instead of e-mail, please contact Cathy Bittman at kookumca@ Asst Publicity Director Freddi Bromling hotmail.com with your e-mail address. This will help reduce costs for notifications of all types. Thank you.
Alberta 55 plus Provincial Board Says Goodbye to Mary Zabolotniuk
This smiling face has held the position of Technical Director North for 6 years. Her contributions to our organization has been selflessness and hard working. Mary, affectionally referred to as Mary Zee, first joined our organization way back in 1994, represented Zone 8 as Activity Director and Zone Chef de Mission since 1998. Her zone has rewarded her with Merit Award in 2006, Lifetime Award in 2009, Appreciation Award in 2005 and 2011. She even received the Minister’s Seniors Service Award in 2006. Mary has worked tirelessly holding workshops and challenge cups, even serving on the 2011 Fairview Summer Games organizing committee. She steps up frequently as Provincial Advisor for the Games. Thank you Mary for all your years of service, you are very much appreciated!
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