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Spotlight: Caregiver Recognition Day, Cont’d from front page Norman and Julie Donaldson of Home Instead Manitoba is the only jurisdic- Senior Care also spoke about how tion in Canada to have a legislat- much the impact of caregiving ed recognition day for caregivers! Thelma Meade: affects all families and she spoke For more information, please about the launch of the new web- contact 204-945-6565 or toll free site for CareAware Manitoba - at 1-800-665-6565. ■ A Manitoba Family www.careaware.ca. There were By Scott Taylor many booths and many visitors. Norm Meade remembers vividly Manitobans, but their work in this the day he asked Hollow Water’s province, along with the efforts of Chief George Barker for his youngest their two children, Loretta and daughter’s hand. Raymond, are a shining example of “I was 21 and Thelma was 22, what people with big hearts and a when we got married,” Norm re- sense of community can accomplish. called. “She was one of 18 children. Norman has spent his life in I grew up at Manigotagan, about government service, but is also an seven or eight miles away and we Anglican pastor and the founder of only met because in the early 1950s, the Winnipeg Aboriginal Curling they finally built a road between League and the Manitoba Aboriginal Manigotagan and Hollow Water. Mixed Curling Bonspiel, which will “Thelma’s dad wanted the road hold its 20th event this coming because there was the Brown & weekend. Thelma was a teacher at Harry Paine (left) a local advocate on Age & Opportunity - a long-time Rutherford Mill, in Manigotagan and Hollow Water who eventually got seniors’ issues and Bob Thompson, Support Services organization for that meant there was work. Once into adult training in Winnipeg. President of the Caregiver’s Council. older adults 55+. there was a road, the Chief Barker’s There are thousands of aboriginal people got work and we could all and immigrant men and women walk between Manigotagan and working throughout the country Hollow Water. who have benefited from Thelma’s “I remember that after we’d been programs. Later, she went on to found going out together for awhile, and still operates the Aboriginal I wanted to marry her, but it took Seniors Resource Centre at the me quite a long time to get up Friendship Centre on Robinson Ave. enough courage to ask Chief in Winnipeg. Barker for the hand of his “She has done some wonderful youngest daughter. When I did, things for people in her life,” Norm he asked me a lot of questions. He says proudly. “Many times, the The new Care Aware said, ‘I like you Norman, but can things she’s done have surprised. Manitoba website - you take care of her?’ I’ll never for- But she is a very smart, very dedicat- Healthy Living, Seniors and Consumer Affairs www.careaware.ca get that. I guess, for almost 50 ed woman.” Minister Jim Rondeau speaking on behalf of years, I’ve answered his question.” Both Norman and Thelma grew government. Photos by Deborah Lorteau Norm and Thelma Meade might up on the Northeastern end of Lake not be well-known to a lot of Continued on next page Glenn’s Moving Service Open for the season from • Household / Commercial Over 30 Years Mother’s Day Weekend thru the end of September. SENIOR’S • In House Moves Experience! DISCOUNT May 11 - High Tea • Local & Long Distance May 12 - Mother’s Day • Appliance Removal Brunch and Dinner Reservations are always For more information, recommended.

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Roland Price After all, curling has been a big Meade married a Metis woman Winnipeg and give her some extend- part of his life for a long time. named Mary Ashford. She kept the ed time off. We’ll rent the house to “I’ll never forget the year we started Meade name after my great grandfa- the new teacher and the rent will the Winnipeg Aboriginal Curling ther died, but remarried a man cover your mortgage payments. League because my granddaughter named Wood and the family moved “So in 1983, we all came to Sara, who is now 20, was born,” to Manigotagan. Winnipeg and we’re still here.” Norm recalled. “When I first came “Thelma’s family moved around a When Thelma regained her to Winnipeg from my home in bit. Her dad lived at Drumming strength, she was asked if she could Manigotagan, there really wasn’t a substitute teach at William White Point and her dad and grandmother place for me or any other young Do you hate the idea of going shopping? moved to East Dog Head near School in Winnipeg. While working aboriginal person to just go out and Would you like someone to do it for you? Bloodvein. But Thelma was raised in in the school, she really started to curl. If you were new to the city, it If you answered YES to these questions. Hollow Water.” get involved with the community in was hard to find a team. That’s why Then let me put your mind at ease. Married in 1965, Thelma and Winnipeg and was asked to apply for we started the league. Norm lived together at Hollow Water a job with Winnipeg’s Core Area “Now, any young aboriginal or (Grocery Shop & Deliver $ 20.00) where Norm worked at the Co-op Initiative. She was a teacher and non-aboriginal person coming into and Thelma was a teacher’s aid. 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He moved to the city, com- “She got the job and jumped right What pleases Meade most about pleted his program and then moved into it, training people to be every- the bonspiel is the consistently solid Email: [email protected] back home to manage the Co-op. thing from bank tellers to bus driv- abilities of the province’s aboriginal www.angeldeliveries.ca Then, in 1974, he was asked by a ers,” Norman said. “It was a wonder- curlers. There are a number of representative of the provincial gov- ful program, but it was only going to championship-caliber curlers who ernment to set up an employment last four years, as so many govern- don’t get much recognition in the consulting office. He was good at his ment programs do, so near the end mainstream media. job and worked in both the Hollow of the job, she had a great idea. And “I’m amazed at how good these Water region and in the city for the it surprised me, because Thelma curlers are,” Meade said. “Even the next six years. 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Seniors Lifestyles Today: Independence lost, or freedom gained? By Michael van Lierop On nearly a daily basis, I talk to The vast majority of visitors who adult children whose concern for come for a tour at my residence, for their aging parents has come to the instance, leave having had their view point where worries about mobility, of seniors’ living turned on its head. health, medication or supervision Seniors come to me fearing the overtake the notion of independence loss of their independence. That is a most seniors associate with remain- frequent comment, but what does it ing in their own home for as long as really mean? What does independ- humanly possible. Some seniors ence imply for a senior? Often it arrive at this point all on their own, revolves around the freedom that recognizing that those various activ- comes from driving a car, but ities of daily living most of us take beyond this, it’s a hodgepodge of for granted have become overwhelm- things like having a large house and ing. The discussion seems to always having the room for visitors, and the focus on the things left behind, the space for a large family dinner. Most huge house they will put in their people do not mourn the loss of past, or the luxuries of independ- independence when it comes to ence we all take for granted. The housecleaning or running to get gro- truth is most seniors who leave their ceries or maintaining the house with homes and transition into a retire- outdoor upkeep and, eventually, ment residence or seniors communi- renovations and repairs. ty have an entirely different perspec- Many residences who live in retire- tive once the move is done and they ment communities today still drive, look back a few months later. and those who cannot or choose not Why the change of heart? One of to, enjoy the mobility that comes the main reasons is the myths of from regularly scheduled trips (on retirement living are debunked. site-owned buses) to favourite shop- Many of today’s older adults grew up ping and recreation activities, and in a time and place where any sort of make the best of other transit options. place that a person would move to, For those who suffer from the travel away from their lifelong home, would bug, the option remains to hop on a be a nursing home – or some other plane and go. For others, they find institution that usually signalled their own expression of independence end-of-life was not far off. They had a in the absence of a car or even the dismal reputation for care and serv- health required to travel. The point ice. While some long-term care facili- many people lose sight of is this: inde- ties and nursing homes still suffer pendence is a state of mind and atti- this stigma, today the transition to a tude as much as it is a manifestation retirement community is a far less of what they have or what they can do. scary affair. Retirement communities, What about independent or assist- especially those that offer all-inclu- ed living, then, can possibly equate sive pricing and services, are true with independence? The truth is, marvels of 21st century service deliv- freedom to choose is a central theme ery and hospitality. Many adult chil- in the concept of independence, as is dren will tour with, or on behalf of, freedom from the mundane and time their aging parents and joke that they consuming things we do in life just to may just move in with mom and dad. Continued on page 6

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Independence lost, cont’d from page 5 survive – like work, paying the bills, with each other will be spent not running errands, buying groceries, running errands and doing house- THE BUZZ cleaning the house, doing laundry. hold chores for their parents, but The fear of never hosting another spent having fun together. Bamburak“ Honored; McQueen passes family dinner is immediately resolved This quality of life is never more ” when they see a private dining room important than during retirement, they can reserve for this exact pur- whether that is at 65, 75 or 85 years at age 78; Fleming passes at age 62; pose. Family need a place to stay of age. Allowing someone else – a when visiting? A guest suite is not far service provider – to prepare gour- Lancaster passes at age 50; The away. By living in an all-inclusive met meals; clean your home on a retirement community, an aging adult weekly basis; clean the linens and can regain a tremendous amount of make your bed; offer recreational Golden Boy still looks golden. freedom, and therefore, their inde- activities, entertainment and games; pendence, by allowing others to create opportunities to socialize and Back on March 21, assume responsibility for these menial engage with peers; take you on local fans at the Winnipeg things. This trade off is a reflection of outings to see and explore, are all Jets-Washington changing priorities, to be sure, but ways seniors can regain their free- Capitals game applaud- also a reflection of just how much dom. Freedom to be themselves; ed politely for the can be gained by allowing others to freedom to grow old in dignity and in night’s Hometown Hero take care of these tasks. the company of others. ■ honoree, Winnipeg’s I have had adult children visibly By Scott Taylor 66-year-old Roger show how much stress has been lift- Bamburak. Michael van Lierop is a Lifestyle Roger Bamburak ed from their shoulders when, finally, Consultant at Revera – The Waverley It’s a Lays/Winnipeg Jets promo- a decision on where their parents will & Rosewood located in Winnipeg, tion at the games that “Celebrates be living has been made. A herculean He was as sharp and as bright as who helps seniors and their families people who have made positive and load of responsibility has been lifted ever, always smiling, ready to tell a make the right retirement living lasting contributions to their com- and you can literally see just how munity." Bamburak was definitely good story and enthralled with the happy they are. Why? Because they choices. an outstanding choice. goings on around the Downs and are tired, even exhausted (as any You can reach Michael at Bamburak was honoured for all with his own stable of horses. caregiver invariably becomes) and are [email protected] the right reasons. He is, and always He was a horse racing giant at the relieved that mom and dad will be with column suggestions, questions, has been, one of the more tireless vol- end of his life although young people well cared for, and most importantly, or feedback. unteer coaches in the city, In fact, at the Downs probably didn’t know that the limited time they have left he’s coached soccer, track and field, the real Barry McQueen. basketball, volleyball and even cross- Barry passed away on March 22 country skiing. He taught phys-ed for at age 78, surrounded by his wife of many years at Garden City Collegiate 56 years, Pat, their four children, and one of his students was Toronto Heather (Andy), Kim (Russ), Brenda Reasons a Property Sells Maple Leafs enforcer Colton Orr. and son Robert, as well as with his But it was unlikely that very many seven grandchildren and two great By Maurice Allard, RE/MAX professionals of the young people at that Jets game grandchildren. When Barry and Pat met, he was It can be said that every property Fourth, the REALTOR® you on March 21 remembered Bamburak one of the great young athletes in will sell sooner or later. Why is it choose can make a difference. Your for what he was as a young man. the province. He was a basketball then, that some will sell much quicker REALTOR® advises you on the mar- Fact is, he was one of Winnipeg’s and speed skating champion, he and for more money than others? ket conditions, pricing and staging, great young hockey players back in and his team are enshrined in the The first reason is location. You contracting, financing, title work, the day. Lacrosse Hall of Fame, he played ave no control over the location of appraising and closing activities. Bamburak played at the University junior hockey with the Winnipeg your home, but its location helps Just as you insist on an experienced of North Dakota from 1966-1969 and Monarchs (and played hockey until determine value. Some areas of the well-trained doctor to treat your was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the age of 77) and he was a remark- city are in much higher demand than family, you want a REALTOR® who the third round of the 1963 NHL able football player. others. Locations close to parks, does his homework representing you amateur draft. It was only a four- He won city high school champi- schools and shopping can be much in the sale of your home. REAL- round draft and players chosen after onships with Daniel Mac, became a more desirable than an identical TORS® are extensively trained and him included Jim McKenny and national finalist with the junior house next to an industrial park. licensed by the Manitoba Securities Gerry Meehan. The second overall Winnipeg Rods and played one sea- The second reason is price. The Commission. We carry insurance to pick that year was Peter Mahovlich. son with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers right price can only be determined protect buyers and sellers in the Garry Monahan was No. 1. in 1956. by a well-researched market evalua- event something goes wrong, there- Bamburak never made it to the He was a member of the Blue tion. REALTORS® have the tools and fore reducing your liability. As your NHL, but played for the Syracuse Bombers executive committee, a marketing information available to REALTOR® will I help you navigate Blazers and Jacksonville Rockets in member and chairperson for the them to determine accurately where through the process of listing and the old Eastern Professional League. Winnipeg Enterprises Corporation your home should be priced. As a selling your existing home, I will help In 1973, he returned to Winnipeg, fin- (to be blunt, he was one of the few home seller, you should get a written you package your home for sale to ished his degree and began his long honest, forward-thinkers on that market analysis comparing your maximize the sale revenue. I know teaching career – and coaching career. devastating board), a director of the home to similar properties that have how to handle every aspect of the A familiar face at Assiniboia Downs, Manitoba Jockey Club and also a recently sold and those currently on sales process - from strategically mar- Roger Bamburak was not only a director of the Investment dealers of the market. Over pricing can lead to keting and showcasing your home to deserving honoree but a big part of Manitoba. Barry had a successful your home being on the market a lot making sure everything's signed, sealed Manitoba’s colourful hockey history. business career as an investment longer than it should. and delivered by the closing date. advisor for 47 years with Richardson Third is the condition of the prop- As always, I am available for your ••• Securities and the Royal Bank. erty. Your home’s condition is vital questions, or to provide you with a THREE UNTIMELY He was a Manitoba sports giant to a sale. A clean, well maintained free, no obligation, evaluation of PASSINGS: and should be immediately inducted home enjoys a competitive edge over your property. I can provide you BARRY into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. all the other homes on the market. with an opinion of what to do or not McQUEEN You will set faster and at a higher do to get the house ready for sale. WAYNE FLEMING price if you “stage” your home to I’m waiting for your call. When we say, There were few people in the NHL enhance its appeal. Once again, I am “untimely” it has nicer, more genuinely friendly or not saying you should undertake a Maurice Allard nothing to do with smarter than Wayne Fleming. A long- major renovation, but fresh paint in Cell: 204-791-8178 age. The last time I time NHL assistant coach, Fleming neutral tones goes a long way. And Seniors Real Estate Specialist talked at length with passed away last week after a long above all, de-clutter. You’re moving www.mauriceallard.net Barry McQueen, it battle with brain cancer. He was 62. anyway so pack it and store it away. RE/MAX professionals was last fall at Barry McQueen Assiniboia Downs. Continued on page 8

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“THE BUZZ” cont’d from page 6 However, he was probably best After he left Manitoba, Lancaster Amazingly, that was more like known to Manitoba football players Jr. continued coaching, both at the Donny than the “Golden Boy” was as head coach of the Bisons for three CFL and the local levels. He was a like Donny. He had a heart of gold, he seasons in the early 1990s. CFL assistant with the Toronto loved Bob Dylan and like Dylan, he Known as R.D. (as opposed to Ron Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, despised shady government authori- Jr.), he was a head coach with the Edmonton Eskimos and Winnipeg ty and, in fact, anyone who believed Bisons from 1993-95. In those three Blue Bombers and had been coach- he could impose his will on another seasons, the Bisons went 2-6, 3-5 ing junior and high school football person. Today, at 53, he lives in and 2-6 for an overall Bison coach- for the last six years (since 2007) in Costa Rica with his wife Christie and ing record of 8-16 (.333% winning Hamilton. During his CFL coaching the family and promotes healthy liv- Wayne Fleming percentage). career, R.D. went to five Grey Cup ing an environmental causes. Fleming's career in the NHL Dennis Radlinsky, old No. 52, games and won three (Toronto in “I do land development and vaca- spanned 14 seasons with the New played for Lancaster in the early 90s 1991, Hamilton in 1999 and in tion rental developments here in York Islanders, Phoenix Coyotes, and has fond memories of his old Edmonton in 2005). Costa Rica as a living,” Lalonde said Philadelphia Flyers, Calgary Flames, coach. ••• as we emailed each other last week. Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay “He had a very professional, top- WHERE ARE THEY NOW? “I’ve also started an initiative, one Lightning. However, locally, he was down management style,” Radlinsky that I hope to be able to put a lot one of the greatest coaches ever pro- said. “He rarely engaged in lengthy DONNY LALONDE more time and energy into this year, duced in Manitoba. conversations with players. He was There was a time in the mid-90s called TKOOO – Taking Care Of Our He grew up at the feet of his also a tough, detailed workaholic when Donny Lalonde was known Own. It’s to help fighters regain as father, Jake, a legendary hockey who loved to chew. He’d be wearing around Winnipeg, simply as “The Champ.” much of their health as possible coach, and became head coach of a nicotine patch and carrying two Nicknamed “The Golden Boy,” through natural means. A lot can be the University of Manitoba Bisons in tins of tobacco to film study with cof- Donny Lalonde was a kid out of done. Time and money is the oppo- the mid-1970s fee in an IV drip. It’ll never forget Churchill High School who rose to nent and the "health/pharmacutical Fleming also coached internation- that coffee was his rocket fuel. international prominence as the world companies" are the biggest hurdles, ally, including stints as head coach “I know he had a profound effect light-heavyweight boxing champion. but we shall overcome and many of Leksand in Sweden, EV Landshut on many football people in this town. He raised money to promote the will benefit. in Germany and Avangard Omsk in Wade Miller, Jason Dzikowicz, Vaughn awareness and ultimate abolition of “As you know, I am and always Russia and he was part of three Mitchell, Stan Pierre, Brett Watt child abuse – he had been abused by have been a health advocate. I will be Olympic coaching staffs for Canada, (Sturgeon Heights) Kurtis Kubay and his step-father – and battled his way starting to focus my energy much winning a silver medal in Albertville many more and the ‘R.D. Lancaster through the ranks until, on Nov. 27, more directly into health and wellness in 1992 and a gold medal in Salt Coaching Tree – Rick Henkewitch, 1987 in Port-au-Spain, Trinidad, he over the next few years hoping to Lake City in 2002. Lorne Belmore, Harry Jackman, knocked out American Eddie Davis in share and help as many as possible. Fleming spent nine years as head Vaughn Mitchell and Stan Pierre. the second round to claim the vacant “In the meantime, my kids are coach of the Bisons, winning coach “I was affected tremendously by WBC light-heavyweight crown. awesome and my wife is still putting of the year honours in 1984, before RD’s core philosophies: ‘Put your He defended the title against Leslie up with me, still walking and talk- joining Canada's men's hockey team hard hard hat on and come to work.’ Stewart, also in Port-au-Spain, and ing, chewing gum at the same time. as general manager and assistant There was nothing flashy or high then it was off to the biggest fight of Life is good.” coach in 1990. He helped Canada profile about R.D., it was just about his career against Sugar Ray Leonard Indeed. ■ win its first Olympic hockey medal hard work. That’s what made him a at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. since 1968 at the 1992 Albertville good football person and a stand up With then-Winnipeg mayor Bill Games. individual. I believe football can help Norrie standing in the lobby of This is how much he was respect- you become the best man you can Caesar’s handing out stickers, Lalonde ed and admired by the hockey com- be and R.D. believed that, too. After walked into the ring and threw an munity: When he became too sick to all, anyone touched by his passion overhand right that sent Leonard to continue as the assistant coach of and energy is obligated to live up to the mat for only the second time in the Tampa Bay Lightning, GM Steve that ideal. He coached during a tran- his career. Lalonde also hurt Leonard Yzerman kept him on the payroll, sitional time for the Bisons and I in the ninth round, but that seemed sending his family Wayne’s bi-week- personally consider him one of the to wake up the future Boxing Hall of ly cheque without fail. builders of the great program that Famer who unleashed a vicious you see today. I hope the University assault on Lalonde. The fight was R.D. LANCASTER does something for him this fall — a stopped late in the ninth round, and Late Tuesday night, Ron (R.D.) patch or a helmet sticker. He was an Lalonde’s career was over. Lancaster Jr., a former University of important man to me.” He had another chance to win the Manitoba Bisons head coach, CFL world light-heavyweight crown in assistant coach and the son of 1989, but right before his fight with Canadian Football Hall of Famer Ron Dennis Andries in Atlantic City, he Fight Night - Lalonde vs Leonard Lancaster, was found dead in his said, “I’m done. I just don’t feel like apartment in Hamilton. hitting people anymore.” An official with the Hamilton Tiger- Cats said the younger Lancaster had died of natural causes at age 50. R.D. Lancaster was an assistant coach in the CFL with Toronto, Edmonton, Hamilton and Winnipeg. R.D. Lancaster

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Cuba - Off the Beaten Track - PART THREE - Final Chapter © Story by Rick Goodman. Photos by Beatrice Daigneault Editor’s Note: In the last issue, Rick and Bea described their experience-of-a-lifetime taxi ride to their destination – Trinidad, Cuba. There, they did a little sight-seeing, mingled a little with the locals, and started their adventurous holiday. ••• THE PIG IS DEAD - HAPPY NEW YEAR Trinidad is a small colonial town Might not have an Xbox but she has of about 17,000 people. Old town a pony. streets curve and wander about. Many of them are cobblestone. Year’s here without pork, and getting They are narrow and when the the pork off the hoof and onto the sun is shining most of the pedestri- plate is a hands-on affair. an traffic moves on the shady side of The owner of the casa/restaurant the street. The rest is taken up by wanted to show me his pride and joy taxis, buses, horse carts, bicycle so I followed him out the back. Nice cabs motor cycles and dogs. pig, squinty eyed, fat, curly tailed, Hustlers hang out offering you and completely clueless. My new cheap cigars, places to stay, places friend drew his finger across his to eat or drink. There's usually a fair throat in that age old gesture that bit going on. means its all going to end badly for Casas are long and narrow. They somebody. Then he winked. The pig Sunset, Playa Ancon. face the street with stone and iron grunted in surprise. Apparently this grillwork, shutters and tall wooden was breaking news. His wife nodded They're not plants, they're not going point, hit the open ocean and they doors. They stand shoulder to her head and said, "Good." The dog to perk up no matter how much made their move. shoulder, there are no lawns or back took it all the wrong way and bit a sunlight and water you give them. One octogenarian, moving like alleys. Or back doors for that matter. chunk out of my ankle. Time to go. Ever. In automobile terms the dim- a ninja, kicked open a locker and You share a wall or stone fence with I gave them 10.00 CUC for the mer switch is bust and your stuck broke out the rum. Another one your neighbors on three sides. beer, sandwiches, and experience. on low beam. In some cases just fog elbowed the captain's mate out of Casas are built around open We said our goodbyes. The wife beat lights. That's all I have to say about the way and got control of the stereo. courtyards. There will be rooms front us out the door in her hurry to that. Other than their husbands run and back of the courtyard and if it is spend it. I like to think we made around sporting speedos under big a big casa, on the sides as well. their New Year's celebration a little pot bellies. One octogenarian, Out the back people often raise cheerier. The dog certainly looked On the weekends the locals come moving“ like a ninja, chickens and a pig or two. If your satisfied. out and party on a stretch of sand neighbour raises pigs he will very Later that night we were having a between the hotels. The place livens kicked open a locker generously share his flies with you. drink in our courtyard after dinner. right up. Ma, Pa, Uncle, Aunt, and broke out the rum. You can also listen to his rooster A pig started shrieking next door. It Cousin, and all the kids crank up crow for free. went on and on and on. Our host the music, break out the rum and Another one elbowed The day before New Year’s Eve we refilled my glass, smiled, and said, food, and the party is on. These folks checked into our casa and went "Delicioso, I cook for you tomorrow. I know how to have fun. They found the captain's mate out looking for something to eat. There toasted the pig's passing... Happy out a long time ago that there's more of the way and got are places where tourists eat and New Year. to the beach than laying in the sun places where locals eat. We're from trying to contract a carcinoma (skin control of the stereo. Canada so how were we to know. PLAYA ANCON cancer). Anyway, there was a sign that said, Playa Ancon is a stretch of beach The littlest ones break for the The party was on. "Ham Sandwiches," in Spanish. about 12 km out of Trinidad, Cuba. water and half the time get dragged ” These folks were not used to tourist You can get there for around 2 pesos back to the family homestead kick- The party was on. Dancing, down- types and were thrilled to have us. on the hop-on hop-off bus or 8 pesos ing and screaming. Then they break right lewd dancing, drinking, bum They made us sit down and then in a taxi. There are three hotels and for the water again. The older ones patting. It looked like a mosh pit. rushed around finding room on the a marina on it. The sand is not as promenade up and down the beach The crew, Bea and I huddled bed and enough chairs for everyone fine as Varadero's, but it's plenty to see and be seen, like everybody behind a barricade of life jackets. in the family to sit down and watch nice enough. There are cabanas and that age has to do. One determined old gent kept want- us eat. mango trees for shade. Vendors walk Everyone else is eating, drinking, ing Bea to dance. She fought him off They had no English and I had up and down the beach selling and visiting around. A good Spanish with a discarded walker. It was a enough Spanish to say, "Good," and snacks. You can wander over to an conversation sounds to my ear like a good fight. "Beer." So that got us beer to go with outdoor restaurant and get a cold fistfight is about to break out. After a while the sun went down, the sandwiches. beer for a peso and a good sandwich Especially when you have to talk we turned around, and when we Somehow we got around to under- for a couple of pesos. over that good Cuban son. The rounded the point someone turned standing that they were getting It's a topless beach. For some rea- rhythms are infectious and after the down the stereo. Someone else ready for New Year’s. In Cuba this is son older European women like to rum kicks in there will be dancing. kicked all the empty rum bottles into a quiet celebration shared with family promenade around in nothing but Us Canadians and Europeans a corner and everyone found a seat. and friends. Quiet after the pig dies sun block and a bikini bottom. don't know diddley about beach par- Decorum ruled, but not on the high anyway. You can't celebrate New Ladies... it's just not going to work. tying. Bea and I tried Cuban style seas. beach partying but had to quit early If you've gotten this far you've and nap. In my case, right from, reached the end of my little Cuba "WHOO HOO PARTY! I LOVE story. I hope it encourages you to EVERYBODY!!!" to face down in the dust off your passport and go and sand. Disgraceful. It's the rum. explore this wonderful country for We did meet a group of Australians yourself. If traveling around by your- later that week who could give the self seems a little too intimidating locals a good run for their money in you might try booking a package the partying department. tour or even an all inclusive package Bea and I booked a romantic sun- just to get your feet wet, so-to-speak. set cruise at the marina. They put Once you've gone, you’re probably you on a big catamaran and take going to want to go back. I do. you out on the ocean to watch the In fact, when the time comes just sun sink into the sea. pour me in a bottle and toss me in Peaceful, romantic, beautiful? the water. I'll find my way from Nope. We got grouped with about a there. See you on the beach. ■ dozen people – the youngest one was probably around 75. They helped Rick Goodman lives in Ile A LA each other off the bus, wobbled up Crosse, Saskatchewan. He likes the gangplank, and we were off. to travel and can be reached at Bea and I were on the other side [email protected]. of the boat watching them sit, talk- ing quietly amongst themselves. It was a heartwarming scene. You Visit www.seniorscope.com would never have guessed they were for complete story on the plotting a mutiny. We rounded the home page. V11N11 • April 2 - April 24, 2013 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 11 Managing Your Own Music & Entertainment: Health Care... By Roger Currie <

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Petersen, Barry R. fulfilling careers. They shared every- Barry's final transition was saying the person who has the disease but Jan's story: Love thing and had a true partnership good-bye. While Jan could live for how it affects all family members that few of us ever experience. They some time and still look well, the and finding ways to cope with the lost to the long knew what they had and how lucky love of his life was gone and Barry disease. goodbye of they were to have this deep bond. made the decision to keep on living. One of the coping mechanisms Alzheimer's. Jan was perfectly healthy, vibrant, highlighted in this book is the use of Lake Forest, CA.: active and only 55 when she was "Healing is finding peace with what is, music. The grandfather loves to play Behler Publications, diagnosed in 2005. while still cherishing all the rest. It will the piano and sing songs about 2010. Barry takes us on his journey come, give it time. You never forget, baseball games. As his disease pro- with The Disease and how it slowly you never stop loving and yearning, gresses and he forgets parts of the "I call Alzheimer's took his wife, her memories and but there is still joy to be discovered." song, the granddaughter and grand- The Disease. I capitalize the letters their intimacy away. He tells us how father make up words to create a because, to me, it is a viable and it all began and that in hindsight "Choose life. Celebrate life." new song and new memories. known enemy. In my mind I give it there were early signs. We follow When he eventually moves into a face and form. And one way to beat their story as they go through the Resources: nursing home the piano and singing The Disease is to keep going when seven stages of Alzheimer's. www.alzheimer.mb.ca songs are the things that comfort The Disease is taking Jan down and Initially, Barry with great compas- www.alz.org/stresscheck/ and provide moments of shared stretching its tentacles trying to drown sion and intuition was able to deal www.caregiver.org laughter. Alison Acheson is an author me as well." with the symptoms and look after and creative writing instructor living Barry Petersen, acclaimed CBS Jan at home. Early signs were her in British Columbia. News Correspondent, shares his loss of ambition, loss of adventure personal story of slowly losing his but for the most part she was still Acheson, Alison. “It’s good to share stories, art, and music wife to Early Onset Alzheimer's. This Jan. She became a master at com- Grandpa’s with people affected by Alzheimer’s. autobiography will not only help pensating. Eventually when her music: Especially music – research has those facing this same disease but symptoms made it too dangerous to shown that we all remember songs also their caregiver. No one can be leave Jan alone, Barry arranged for A story about from our early to mid-teens the best. fully prepared or understand what a live-in caregiver. That only lasted a Alzheimer’s. This music stays with people, even to expect but by sharing this short time as eventually the Angry while Alzheimer’s or other diseases poignant experience it may give Monster appeared making it difficult Morton Grove, ILL: of the brain cause them to lose many some comfort and insight. for either of them to continue look- Albert Whitman & other memories and knowledge. Often, For Barry and his wife Jan, this ing after Jan. Barry was by this time Co., 2009. the ability to play a musical instru- was their second marriage and they experiencing caregiver stress and by ment will remain even into the later seemed to have it all. They had a 2008 had to make the difficult deci- This is a lovely written and illus- stages of Alzheimer’s.” ■ deep love for each other, romance, sion to place Jan in an assisted liv- trated children’s book about the adventure, family, friends, travel and ing facility. effects Alzheimer’s has not only on

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Health and Wellness: Can’t get rid of your love handles? By Dr. Peter Jones from the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, and summer students; Kendra Turl, Neil Prokop, Travis Hrubeniuk, Stephanie Zubrinski, and Lacey Lynes. Accumulated extra weight might individuals could present lower obese older adults who were already difference for waist circumference, explain part of reasons why you can- risks for obesity-related conditions obese at midlife, this was not the hip circumference, and fat mass not get rid of those love handles! than previously expected. case for newly obese older adults. with an advantage for women who Obesity has now reached an epi- If age and obesity history have an However, currently older adults are became obese after age 45. With demic level. Despite all the strategies impact on related conditions and all treated the same in terms of respect to metabolic profile, the lat- to prevent weight gain and treat mortality risk in obese individ- lifestyle intervention, regardeless of ter group presented a lower fasting chronic conditions, the success rate uals, this means that the 60% of their obesity history. It is thus cru- blood glucose. The ability to main- of maintaining a healthy body weight Canadians who are currently trying cial to understand whether the obe- tain balance was also different is quite low. In fact, only 20% of over- to lose weight may not all benefit sity history plays an independent between the two groups of women weight people are currently able to from the same intervention. In older role in response to a lifestyle modifi- with a lower value in women who maintain an initial 10% body weight adults, newly obese individuals may cation program. If differences are were already obese at age 45. Age 45 loss for a period of two to five years not present the same obesity related observed (e.g., newly obese maintain was used as the cut-off age because using diet and exercise. Because of conditions as compared with older more fat mass after the program), many women accumulate body weight the low success rate of long-term adults who have been obese for a tailored lifestyle interventions for during the menopause transition at weight loss caused by lifestyle modi- much longer period of time. For older adults could be designed a mean age of 50. These results fications, various authorities and example, negative lifestyle choices, based on obesity history. In addi- have been submitted to the journal researchers are now questioning stress, and lack of sleep might be tion, the results of this study might Obesity Research & Clinical Practice whether this non-invasive and con- more prevalent in those who were provide answers to the question of for publication. ventional strategy (e.g., diet and obese in middle age, while a slower why some older adults struggle to In the near future, Dr. Bouchard exercise) is really the solution for metabolism, a decline in hormones, respond positively to a lifestyle mod- and her research team will explore everyone to fight the obesity battle. muscle mass loss and retirement ification program. whether the same differences are A concept that has been challenged could play a major role in the obesi- In the summer of 2012, we observed in men. In addition, she in the recent scientific literature is ty aetiology after age 60. If this is the demonstrated that older obese women will recruit men and women to veri- whether the recommendation to lose case, obesity history could be a way who were not obese at age 45 fy if obesity duration has an impact weight should be applied to all obese to individualize future interventions weighed significantly less (mean on the results obtained following a individuals. Studies have shown to increase the success rate of weight 17%) compared to their counter- lifestyle modifications program. The that based on metabolic health, loss maintenance. Janssen and Bacon parts obese before age 45. 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Ph: (204) 476-5210 Email: [email protected] www.manitobawild.ca V11N11 • April 2 - April 24, 2013 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 13 Things to do in Winnipeg EVENTS Forever Young Club MB - 16th Annual Pembina Active Living, PAL55+ - Archwood 55Plus Centre (565 Guilbault Dance, Sat., May 4, 8 pm, at Masonic Hall, WEDNESDAYS: PinPALS drop-in, non- St.) - Offers programs: Nordic Pole Walking, South Winnipeg Seniors Slo-pitch - 420 Corydon Ave. Continuous 50's, 60's competitive bowling group meet at Dakota Yoga Fit, Zumba Gold, Water Exercise, SENIORS HAVING A BALL, May to & 70's Classic Rock N Roll Music with the Lanes,10 am- Noon. Join any time as Bowling, Belly Dance, Lite “N” Lively October, fun and exercise. To join or for band THE TWILIGHTS. Sponsoring teams change weekly. Call 204-275-3267 Workout, Line Dancing, Painting & Drawing. more information please call Bob Chapil: Shriners’ Hospitals for Children. Tickets or email: [email protected] Birthday Party: Mar. 22. Call: 204-416-1067 204-261-3033 or Metro Hnytka: 204- $20. Call Club hotline 204-261-4442. FRIDAYS: Lunch Pals meet at various or email: [email protected] 256-4074 or visit swssp.coffeecup.com. www.foreveryoungclub.wordpress.ca locations. Contact Ruth or Mary at A&O: 400 Stradbrook - Crafts, Pilates, The Morse Place Flashback Senior Local Colour Art Group - Show and Sale, [email protected]; MONTHLY: Still Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba Gold, Aqua-Fit, Table Baseball Club - Semi-annual meeting and Fri., May 3, 7-9 pm; Sat., May 4, Bloomin’ Gardening Club Mar 28. Call for Tennis, Scrabble Club, Choir. Sorting out registration, Thur., Apr. 18, 11 am at the 10 am-5 pm; Sun., May 5, noon-4 pm, at infor or to register 204-946-0839 or and Managing Technology seminar, Mar. 14; ou. [email protected] Morse Place Community Club, 700 Munroe the Elmwood East Kildonan Active Living Y Chronic Pain Mgmt Mar. 28. Register 1 wk Ave. Our mixed senior baseball is open to Centre, 180 Poplar Avenue at Brazier. Good Neighbours Active Living Centre ahead. Call 204-956-6490 for more info. men 55 years of age and over and women Free Admission. Door Prize. Multiple artists. (720 Henderson Hwy.) - Programs and 40 years of age and over who wish to play A&O: West End (Clifton CC 1315 Nostalgia theme. Art Demos Sat. and Sun. services to 55+: Outreach Program, expres- Strathcona St) - slo-pitch on Tuesdays and Thursdays thru Art Raffle proceeds to Alzheimer Society of Belly Dance, Clogging, sive arts, fitness & educational classes, work- Line Dancing, Ballroom Dance, Table Tennis, out the summer. New players welcome. Manitoba. www.localcolourart.ca shops & more. Bookstore, Mon. 1-4 pm & BBQ to follow. Call Paul: 204-668-8574. Digital Photography, Woodcarving, Social Grands 'n' More Winnipeg - Scrabble Tues.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Hobnobs Café, Gathering, Mature Driving Workshop. Stonewall Toy & Collectible Show - benefit in support of the Grandmothers to Mon-Fri, 10 am-1 pm. For more info: 204- Call for info or to register: 204-975-5167. Sat., Apr. 27, 10-5 pm, Sun., Apr. 28, 10-4 Grandmothers Campaign, Stephen Lewis 669-1710 or visit www.gnalc.ca Lion's Place Adult Day Program - is pm., at Oddfellows Hall, 374 1st St. W. Foundation, Apr. 20, registration 1 pm, at Vital Seniors - St. Mary Magdalene Church, Stonewall, MB. Toy display $10 / Sales St Andrews Anglican Church, 2700 a social day program for seniors, includes 3 - St. Vital Road. Bridge, Thursdays, Margaret physical, mental, and recreational programs. table $15. Adm.: Adults $3, children Free. Portage Ave. Get pledges for $25 or more 204-256-3832; Carpet Bowling (looking for Ron: 467-2331 / Tim: 461-1263. 204-832-5569 Transportation & hot lunch provided. to play. Call: or email: volunteer coordinator), Tuesdays, 1-3, Pam 784-1229 Proceeds to Local Charities. [email protected] for info. Membership is $8.06/day. Call 204-253-9848; Line Dancing Mondays, for info. Referrals to the program are made Westminster Concert Organ Series, Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League, Beginners, Prairie Stars, Fridays, Beginners through WRHA at 940-2655, or call your Westminster at Maryland presents - Metropolitan Cathedral of Sts. Plus, Warren 204-334-3559; Luncheons Home Care Case Coordinator. Quebec organist Isabelle Demers, Sun., Vladimir and Olga Branch - $10, last Tuesday of month, June 204- Spring Tea, Prendergast 55 Plus Seniors Club - Apr. 28, 7:30 pm. Tickets available at door. Apr. 21, 1-3:30 pm, Church Auditorium, 256-0414, Scrabble, Mondays, Don 204- 115 McGregor St. Home baking for sale. 487-7835, Urban Polling, spring startup, Programs: Cribbage; Whist; Excercise The Centre on Aging, U of M - 30th Bernice, 204-253-9244, Afternoon movie, 1st programs; Soup & Sandwich luncheon Annual Spring Research Symposium, May 6, The Manitoba Chapter of Osteoporosis Tues, Cecile 204-253-4599, Explore restau- every 4th Wed. Club membership $11/year. 8:45 am-4 pm, University of Manitoba, Canada - Spring Forum “Achy/Breaky” rants, last Fri. of mo., Fran 204-269-8584. Call 257-9586 or Joe / Mary 254-8390. Bannatyne Campus, 727 McDermot Ave. presented in partnership with The Arthritis Seine River Seniors - Registrations accepted at the Centre until Society, Thur., Apr. 25, 6:30-9 pm, at the High Steppers Seniors Club - Day Monthly Luncheons, Apr. 26. After this date, register at the regis- Reh-Fit Fitness Centre, 1390 Taylor Ave. program for frail seniors two days a week Social Brunch, Bridge, Writing Your Life tration desk on May 6, Indicate on Free admittance. Call 204-772-3498 to in Windsor Park area, 980 Winakwa Road. Story and Creative Writing, Use and Misuse registration form if ordering lunch ($10). book your spot or email: Call: 204-619-8477 or email: of Medicine and Active Living, Cheapy For reg. forms and info: http://umanitoba. [email protected]. [email protected]. Tuesday Afternoon Movies, first Tuesday of ca/centres/aging/events/384.html the month - meet at St. Vital Mall entrance to Winnipeg Philatelic Society - National Dakota 55+ Lazers Program - Variety Cinema at 1 pm. Call 204-253-4599. ALS - Winnipeg Walks for ALS Sat., June 1, of progams at Jonathan Toews Community Stamp Exhibition, the Royale 2013 Royal, Norberry-Glenlee CC - at Assiniboine Park. Registration: 9 am, Jun. 21-23, at the University of Manitoba. Centre, 1188 Dakota St.: Mondays - Programs for seniors Walk: 10 am. Call 204-837-1270. Cribbage, Tuesdays - Line Dancing, Floor at 26 Molgat Ave., St. Vital: Square Dance, Long Term & Continuing Care Curling, Wednesdays - Public skating, Whist Seniors Bingo, Bridge, Red River Seniors Addictions and Depression Recovery Association of Manitoba - 10th Annual and various health and education programs, Cards, Light & Lively Fitness: Intermediate Group for Seniors 55+ - Wednesdays, Provincial Conference & Exhibition, Thursdays - Floor Shuffle, Kraft Korner. and Beginner. Call 256-6654 for info 10 am-12 noon, starting Apr. 17 at ACCESS “Reaching New Heights”, May 14, Call Karen: 204-254-1010 ext. 206 Le Conseil des francophones 55+ - Transcona, 845 Regent Ave W. A support Victoria Inn, Winnipeg, MB. Visit group for those battling addictions www.ltcam.mb.ca/news-conference.htm Whirlaway Westerners Dance Club - is a community-based non-profit org. and wanting to improve Mental Health. to register. Deadline to Register is Apr. 20. Modern Square Dancing. New single and Its mandate is to ensure the accessibility Call Colleen: 204-222-9879. couple dancers welcomed Fridays, 7-9:30 pm and availability of French-language at Kirkfield Westwood Community Centre, services and support programs for the Senior’s Day “GO4health Expo - June SOCIAL PROGRAMS/ 165 Sansome Ave. Membership $2. Cost French-speaking population 55 years 19, at the Red River Ex. Gates open 3 pm. SERVICES per evening $4. Art/Zoya: 204-632-0698. and up who live in Winnipeg to help Many activities, entertainment, interactive Dufferin Senior Citizens Inc., them maintain their autonomy and to displays, education and senior service 377 Dufferin Ave. - Mondays - Shuffle River East Council for Seniors - River improve their quality of life. 793-1054, organization booths. 55+ admission $5, Board 9.45 am, Bingo 1 pm; Wednesdays, East Meal Program, Mon. Wed. & Fri 201-605 Des Meurons St. St-Boniface, Many transportation options available. 12 noon - soup and perogy lunch. We also (1100 Henderson Hwy). $6.50. Pre-regis- Wpg., [email protected]. Watch for more info at a later date. have perogys for sale. Every second Sat: tration required: 204-338-6284. Parkside Meal Program, Tue., Thur., & Fri. (1630 Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre Dance 12 noon-4 pm, with a 4-piece band VOLUNTEERING and lunch. 204-986-2608 Henderson Hwy.) $6.50. Pre-registration (FGWRC) - Outreach Centre: Vision Board required: 204-339-4428. Workshop - Apr. 18,1-3 pm at #104-3100 Elmwood-East Kildonan Active Living The Urban Knights (1983) - recruiting Pembina Hwy., (Buzz Code: 1003). Make Centre - 180 Poplar Ave. & Brazier. Various The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - “Winnipeg Pathways Patrol” volunteers for your own unique vision boards! Call 204- scheduled and drop in activities (pool, 3-203 Duffield St. The Centre offers a variety summer - May-Sept. Should have some 477-1123 to register. This is a women only shuffle board, wood shop, Art). Hours: of different programs and services to adults First Aid Training. 1-2 shifts/mo. Bike, walk, event. Childcare available upon request. 9:30-3:30. EEKALC is home to Local 55+. Visit www.stjasc.com to view run or roller blade and help your communi- FGWRC is a scent-free environment. Non Colour. For more info, visit www. programs and services. (204) 987-8850 ty. Seniors welcome. Must have cell phone. perishable food items or monetary donations localcolourart.ca/index.html 204- their ad effectiveness in Senior Scope. Thank Please mention Senior Scope when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track Email: [email protected] or call: . Call 55+ Men’s Club - meets Wed. & Thur. 786-5000 Ext. 1380. towards FGWRC gladly accepted. Visit 669-0730 to confirm if activity is still on. afternoons, 1-4 pm, at 3172 Portage Ave. www.fgwrc.ca or call 204-477-1123 for info. Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre - Various activities: art and hobby classes Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services - Ring- Murdoch MacKay Collegiate - presents or just enjoy a cup of coffee. 987-8850. A-Ride program needs drivers to take clients Shuttle Bus runs Wed. mornings for $14 residing in Southwest Winnipeg to appoint- Meredith Willson's ‘The Music Man’ from the north end and $15.00 from the Mensheds Manitoba Inc. - peer run Apr. 16, 17 & 18 at St. Boniface College. ments, shopping and social outings. South End. (members). Get lunch, bingo, program by men for men at Woodhaven Compensation for gas and parking provided. Community groups invited to the daily entertainment, refreshments & transportation Community Club, 200 Glendale Blvd, 10 am matinees for only $5. Contact: No minimum time commitment required. Call home. Looking for Bridge Players, Tues., 1-3 Woodhaven in St James, Tue. and Wed. 204-452-9491 or email [email protected] [email protected] or call pm. Volunteers needed for Wed. Programs. afternoons, 1 pm-4 pm. Call Doug: 204-958-6460 ext. 2729 for more info. Elaine: 204-339-1701 ext. 205 832-0629 or 804-5165

Email ready-to-print PSAs to: Email ready-to-print PSAs to: [email protected]. Things to do in Rural Manitoba [email protected]. No faxes please. RURAL PROGRAMS / SERVICES / VOLUNTEERING No faxes please. Komarno Community Hall - Spring Steinbach Arts Council - Absolute Teulon & District Seniors Resource Ritchot Senior Services (serving seniors 55+ in Dance, Sat., Apr. 27, 8 pm. Lunch, Band - Abstract – Painting class with instructor Council Inc. - Services to anyone needing the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - Need people to Canadian Rhythm Masters. Advance Colleen Watchorn runs 6 weeks, Mon. assistance (Teulon, Gunton, Komarno, be on our list of available drivers, friendly visitors, tickets $15. Call 204-886-2994 night starting April 15, at the Steinbach Erinview, Malonton, Inwood, Narcisse, housekeepers etc. Call Denise: 204-883-2880 Armstrong Drop-in Centre (Inwood) - Cultural Arts Centre, 304 Second St. Chatfield & surrounding areas). Driver pro- The Services to Seniors programs in Call now to register 204-346-1077. gram, CancerCare driver program, Victoria The Music of Thistle and the exciting North Eastman - Services: transportation, ALS - Lifeline, handi-helper, housekeeping/laun- McConnell Irish Dancers, Sat., Apr. 13, Zumba Disco Dance Party, Apr. 12, dry, friendly visiting, telecheck, medical friendly visiting, phone calls, foot care, house- 7:30 pm at the Armstrong Drop-in Centre. 6:30 pm, at Springfield Collegiate. equipment loans, E.R.I.K., volunteer income keeping, yard work, minor home repairs, 108 Highway 17, Inwood, MB. Presents: Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at door. tax program, yardwork, monthly bbq’s dur- Meals on Wheels, Congregate Meals, Lifeline, Celtic Fury and Special Guests. Tickets at Call 204-837-1270. 204-886-2570 etc. Brokenhead Outreach for Seniors 204- 204-278-3359 ing summer months. Call 268-7300 door or pre-paid, $15. Call: Springfield Services to Seniors - , H.E.L.P. Centre (East Beach or 204-278-3714 Tudor House Personal Care Home in area) 204-756-6471, Springfield Services to Community Session by Alzheimer Society Selkirk - 204-853-7582 The St. Eustache Young at Heart - Is looking for volunteers to assist Seniors , Two Rivers Senior are of MB, education on dementia. Apr. 16 - On us in our home with the Bistro, recreation Resource Council, Lac du Bonnet/Pinawa holding their Annual General Meeting on the Road - Middle Stage; Apr. 30 - At the activities or meals. We will provide training 204-345-1227 or Whitemouth/Reynolds Fri., Apr. 26, at 7 pm at the St. Eustache Crossroads - Making Difficult Decisions; and orientation. Criminal record check and 204-348-4610 and Winnipeg River Community Hall. Anybody 50+ interested in May 14 - Understanding Alzheimer’s, 6:30- child abuse registry check needed. For info Resource Council 204-367-9128 senior activities, socializing and meeting new 8:30 pm at the Springfield library, hwy’s 206 call 204-482-6601 ext. 28. friends is welcome to attend. & 15, Dugald. To register, call Jackie: 204- South Interlake Seniors Resource 268-4752 [email protected] Springfield Services to Seniors - Council Inc. - St. Eustache Community Centre - , email: Services for seniors and or visit: alzheimer.mb.ca Congregate Meals are available to all commu- those with disabilities. (Stonewall, RMs CRAFT/VENDOR sale, Sat., May 25, nity seniors. Oakbank: Mon/Tues @ 5 pm, of Woodlands, Rosser, Rockwood – wards 9 am-2 pm. Interested vendors call Fraserwood Hall - Sunday Afternoon 204-444-3132 204-353-4457 Wed/Thurs/Fri @ noon. Call . 1,2,3,4). Services include Driver/Escort . Tables $20. Dance, Mar. 10. Doors open 1 pm. Music Dugald: Mon/Wed/Fri. @ 5 pm. Call 204- Program, Mobility aid Lending Service, by Country Pride Tickets available by call- "Bud, Spud and Steak" dinner fundraiser on 270-4028. Cooks Creek: Wed/ Fri. @ 11:30 Handy Helper, Housecleaning, Friendly ing: 204-642 7669, 204-643-5321 or at 204-444-6000 Apr. 13. Call 204-353-4457 for tickets. 643-5556 am. Call ; Anola: Mon. to Fri. Visiting, Telecheck-Telephone buddy, E.R.I.K., J & J Store - 204 . Lunch @ 11:45 am. Call 204-866-3622. Life Line. Caregiver Support Grp. meets last Enjoy a steak, potato, coleslaw, bun, dessert included - $15/person. and a beverage of your choice for only $12. Wed. ea month. Call 204-467-2719 Page 14 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V11N11 • April 2 - April 24, 2013

Stonewall Toy & BABY BOOMERS STILL Collectible Show ACTIVE AT FOREVER YOUNG CLUB MB. Jiving and dancing to old rock ‘n roll. What a great way to stay young Saturday, April 27, 10-5 pm and get exercise. We’re celebrating Sunday, April 28, 10-4 pm www.PeakMarket.com our 16 Th year of enjoying 1950’s, Oddfellows Hall - 374 1st St. W. Stonewall, MB 60’s and 70’s rock‘n roll music Toy Display $10 / Sales Table $15 with dancing, fun, friendship, and a Admission: Adults $3 / Children Free Fisherman’s Stew healthy lifestyle. Ron Maryniuk 467-2331 / Tim Scott 461-1263 If you would enjoy a night of old Metric Ingredient Imperial time rock ‘n roll come to our dance Proceeds to Local Charities. Not responsible for theft or accidents. Lunch Available. 2 red potatoes, julienned 2 event May 4 th at Masonic Temple 4 carrots, julienned 4 420 Corydon Ave. (confusion corner). Dance to continuous music by THE 500 g skinless halibut, cut into cubes 1 lb TWILIGHTS (live band) and D.J. CAUTION TO -salt & pepper to taste - sounds of Specialty Music. 15 ml vegetable oil 1 tbsp Come dressed in 1950’s fashion, SENIORS 2 onions, chopped 2 take part in a 50/50 draw, charitable An elderly man reported that he 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Shriners Children’s Hospital silent was approached at St. Mary’s Rd. 5 ml thyme 1 tsp auction and bring a tin for the bin and Enfield at a bus stop in St. 1 bay leaf 1 Winnipeg Harvest. All for only $20.00 a ticket. Come support our causes. Boniface, Winnipeg, Fri., March 8, 375 ml chicken stock 1 1/2 cup 2013 by a couple approximately in You’ll have a rock’n great time. 175 ml dry white wine 3/4 cup Advance tickets only call Forever their forties trying to sell jewellery. 540 ml can tomatoes 19 oz They were driving a light grey van Young Club hotline 204-261-4442 with side sliding doors. 25 ml fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp for more info. They asked the elderly man if he We live up to our motto: Prepare vegetables. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. In large non-stick was Philipino or spoke Spanish. YOU DON’T STOP PLAYING Then they put a gold colour chain pan; heat oil over medium heat. Cook fish for about 4 minutes or until WHEN YOU GET OLD . around Percy’s neck and tried to sell opaque and barely flakes when tested with a fork. Transfer to plate. Add YOU GET OLD WHEN YOU it to him for $50, although, he was potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, thyme and bay leaf to the pan. Cook, STOP PLAYNG. certain it was fake or stolen. He said stirring, for about 4 minutes. Stir in stock and wine and bring to a boil. Members and guests love dancing no and the couple eventually left. Reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, breaking Although, the man was not in the company of our peers. This is injured or robbed, he was startled up larger pieces. Simmer 10 minutes. Return fish to pan. Cook about 2 our music. and felt uncomfortable knowing that minutes or until fish is hot. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with parsley. It’s the stuff we listened to on the it wouldn’t have taken much to force Serves 6 juke box and danced to at soc hops. him into the side doors of the van. He Sometimes we dress the part didn’t get a licence plate number. ■ Recipe courtesy of Peak of the Market - Proudly Canadian wearing poodle skirts, saddles shoes, www.PeakMarket.com t-shirts. And jeans. Everyone is welcome to our dances. Call hotline 204-261-4442 or visit our web site foreveryoung- club.wordpress.com for information Coffee Break in Rural Manitoba on upcoming events. ■ Springfield News... with Marion Clemens of Oak Bank, MB

Hello - welcome to April - Easter pendence and encourage their The Barrier-free Manitoba office The Coming of Age – month, hoping you had a special involvement within the community. sent good news in regards to the the dialogue continues Easter celebration. together with At the same time also providing pro- government being willing to work family or friends. grams that offer core health servic- globally with other countries, in our The Coming of Age – the dialogue es. They are an invaluable commu- connected global world with over 1 continues is at the Viscount Gort on The Blood Donor Clinic, held Feb. nity resource for information on billion persons with a disability - April 18-20, 2013. The focus of the 14 at the Springfield Collegiate was aging serving all individuals 55 guaranteeing them accessibility- event is on the issues of growing again a huge success. I'm always years and older, or retired. rights - as a truly international older in general and more specifically amazed at how important this kind For information contact Executive issue. Thanks to Patrick Falconer - how to address those issues for of clinic is. For instance: if just 5 Director Connie Newman, 204- Consultant to the Barrier-Free people with an intellectual disability. blood donors attend enough blood 792-5838 or email info@manitoba Manitoba Steering Committee send- Our aim is to gather information and can be provided for a cardiac sur- seniorcentres.com. ing regularly reports I'm kept ideas on best practices in areas such gery patient, or treatment for a can- informed in all new developments. as abuse, financial concerns, futures cer patient each needing up to five During the month of February I Thank you Patrick. planning, social policy reforms, aging units of blood. If 100 donors attend constantly had problems with my caregivers, retirement, dementia and a clinic up to two serious car acci- computer server – Just could not get One last good news topic. Members other key areas. We hope to learn dent patients requiring up to 50 to connect my computer. Now I of the Silverthread Club at Kin Place, from current practices in the generic units of blood each can be helped. learned what happened - and to be Oakbank, MB had the pleasure today seniors system and the support sys- So, please remember – next time honest I had figured it out already, to curl for the first time on their new tem for people with an intellectual when the clinic will be held again in but didn't know why! I thought MTS curling carpet, which they were able disability, to find the best of both Springfield, register to give blood and Shaw servers just took on too to buy thanks to the grant of $250 worlds and to promote the use of "We can't do it alone, but together, many customers and then couldn't from the government. those supports for all older adults, we can do great things! handle the large amountl That was John Kozera made sure that all regardless of disability. There is the reason indeed, but not the fault lines and circles were 100% visible much that the various groups can Do you know what MAMSC of the programs. Apparently a hack- for the carpet bowlers in their dining learn from each other. Working stands for? I didn't but now I know er succeeded to flood the stations room. groups will select goals for moving it's Manitoba Association of Multi- with millions of messages - With the forward on issues and this will Purpose Senior Centres. result that they could not handle the That's it for another month - and by include identifying potential partner- These Centres are health promot- load. The news stated: It was the then I'm sure all the snow will be ships between generic and special- ing capacity - building and commu- same result that we would find if gone ...... hopefully !!! ized services and promoting inclu- nity focal points wherein older per- somebody, daily, leaves thousands sion. Information from the dialogue sons come to take part in services of letters in your mailbox. Well now Take care, drive safely and think will be gathered, a report will be writ- and activities that help enhance this nuisance is done with. positively. - Marion ten including key themes, partner- their dignity, support their inde- ships and goals for moving forward and this report will be posted on a variety of websites to be used by groups committed to continuing to FOOD & DRUG Recalls work on the issues of aging. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issues public advisories for all high-risk food recalls when the Anyone interested in learning product is available for sale or could be in consumers’ homes. about and promoting community based, person centered supports for Nestle brand Kit Kat Chunky bars - Murchie's brand Lemon Drop Tea, The Gourmet Meat Shoppe and older adults will benefit from attend- Recalled March 23, 2013. Co-op Gold brand Organic The Butcher's Cut brands of ing this dialogue. Reason for Recall: Pomegranate White Tea - Frozen Beef Burgers - If people from senior serving Health Hazard - plastic Recalled Feb. 24, 2013. Recalled Feb. 20, 2013. organizations want to attend the rate Recalling Firm: Nestle Canada Inc. Reason for Recall: Reason for Recall: is $315.00. Call Leslie Udell at Distribution: National Health Hazard - salmonella Health Hazard - e. coli. 204-783-8654 Ext. 230 or email: Distribution: Includes Manitoba Recalling Firm: Canada Safeway [email protected] for more Distribution: Includes Manitoba info or for an individual subsidy for registration. ■ V11N11 • April 2 - April 24, 2013 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 15 “Attention Canadian shoppers! Go Home!” by William J. Thomas - Humour Columnist That’s the message Canadians up the cheque. Cheap? I roomed with Driving 30 minutes back to your store and get their hands on the crossing the British Columbia border a guy at university who married a girl Vancouver area home with large bargains but generally speaking we to shop in Bellingham, Washington named “Skinny” so he could buy her bags full of gasoline in your trunk is are not nearly as pushy as those have been hearing from exasperated a smaller ring. Frugal? We have a little different than transporting American shoppers who stormed a Americans. Creating this fuss is a Jehovah Witnesses in this country milk jugs in that if you rear end New York Walmart store on Black Facebook page titled “Bellingham who are still waiting for the Bible to somebody, those plastic containers Friday and trampled an employee to Costco needs a special time just for come out in paperback! Please. What of 1% lactose-free milk will not turn death. So yeah, we like a good bar- Americans.” Locals far outnumbered other country in the world uses wind- your vehicle in a orange fireball that gain as much as the next guy, it’s by Canadians are advocating up hearing aids? can be seen from the space station. just that we are not willing to whack American-only hours during which After watching the video in which Please, if you’re driving with green a Walmart greeter to get it. Canadians would be banned from Canadian shoppers make a pallet of garbage bags full of inflammable Oh, and as far as the Americans entering the budget box store. The milk jugs disappear faster than the gasoline, tie them to the roof of your accusing Canadian drivers of cutting controversial Facebook page accuses tow motor can replace it, I was both car and hope the guy in front of you them off with their cars, well I’ll bet if Canadian shoppers from the Vancouver surprised and disappointed. Beer I doesn’t flick his cigarette butt out that is in fact happening, we’re doing area of swarming the store, littering, could understand, but milk?!? This the window. it politely. The great Canadian bad parking, cutting off other driv- is a sign of how fast we’re aging here So what are we learning from this humorist Dave Broadfoot used to tell ers, pushing past other customers to in Canada. We’re now replacing the cross-border bargain-hunting fiasco? a story that details the difference hog merchandise and clearing Costco alcohol in our system with calcium- That the Canadian dollar is too between an American and a shelves of milk. based products. high. That our prices for the same Canadian. When some guy cuts an A spokesperson for the Canadian People reacting to the milk hoard- retail products in the United States American off and they pull even at Cross-border Shoppers Association ing video are calling us “voracious are artificially exorbitant. That highly- the next light, the American will roll categorically denies the littering thing. predators” and “milk piranha.” But subsidized low US milk prices make down his window and yell: “You ass!!” The Facebook page makes no hey, at least we’re healthy. While a mockery of our Free Trade But when some guy cuts a mention of the fact that without the these people are suffering from foul Agreement. That the average Canadian Canadian off and they pull even at millions of dollars Canadians are mouths, we’re building healthy bones. will not walk 30 minutes a day to the next light, the Canadian will roll pouring into the local economy, And gasoline is being pumped enhance his heart but he’ll drive down his window and yell: “What are Bellingham would look like down- into Canadian tanks faster than the one-hour round trip to fill his gas you an ass?” town Detroit during “Adopt A milk is disappearing. Costco has tank. That our federal government’s You see we always give the other Cockroach Week.” now hired a police officer to control sudden decision to allow Canadians guy the ‘benefit of the doubt.’ There is no doubt however, that the parking lot and gas lineups. to bring back $800 worth of goods Eternally, excruciatingly polite. Canadians are capable of swarming What with a shortage of cops in this duty free after a 48-hour stay will discount retail stores for low-priced country, he’ll be the next thing put many, many small Canadian products. We’re cheap, by nature. they’ll be hauling across the border. businesses on the border out of busi- For comments, ideas and copies If you put a “Cheap!!!” sign in your This whole international con- ness. That Costco’s location manag- of The True Story of Wainfleet, store window, we’ll line up like shop- sumer war took an ugly turn when a er who has not yet revealed plans for pers in the old Soviet Union and Canadian man at the Fred Meyer a new store in Surrey, British or to book William as a speaker, refuse to leave until we find out what gas station was videotaped hoarding Columbia should be fired. That people go to www.williamthomas.ca you’re selling. gasoline in … I’m not making this up in Bellingham are a tad touchy. or www.prospeakers.com/ In Canada you’re guilty of commit- … green garbage bags. I’ll admit, Canadians may be a little speakers/William-Thomas ting an unnatural act when you pick too eager to get into that Costco CROSSWORD How Smart Are You? CROSSWORD Solution 1. For this food, you throw away the outside, cook the inside; then eat the outside and then throw away the inside. What food is this? 2. Can you make one word out of the words ‘new door’? 3. Though I'm known as a second, I'm really the third. What am I? 4. A worm is at the bottom of a 15 foot well. It climbs up 2 feet every day but slips back 1 foot at night. How Across many days will it take the worm to reach the top? 1 Not still (5) 5. On your phone which keys have 4 of the 26 alphabets 4 "Comprende?" (3) Down on them and which has none? 5 Sharer's word (3) ? 1 Terrarium plant (4) 7 Symbol for helium (2) 2 ____ no more (4) 8 Annual event (11) 3 Eastern discipline (4) ANSWERS: 1. An ear of corn picked from the garden. 2. Yes, rearrange the letters to read ‘one word’. 11 Where to celebrate 4 Firm (6) 3. The 3rd hand of a watch - which counts the seconds. It is after the hour and minute hands. 4. It will St. Paddy's Day (3) 6 Musicians are this (8) take the worm 18 days to reach the top. 5. Numbers 7 and 9 have 4 alphabet letters each (7-P,Q,R,S. 12 __ be or not to be (2) 9 Within limits (2) 9-W,X,Y,Z. 1 has no letters.) 13 Gray colour (3) 10 Therefore (2) 14 Connections (4) 11 Barbecue site (3) 15 Beatnik's exclamation (3) 16 "Hardly!" (3) 18 Director's cry (3) 17 Computer keyboard command (4) 20 It's free - good or bad (6) 19 Function (3) 21 Story (3) 20 Like centenarians (4) THE CLASSIFIEDS 22 Hair style (2) 21 Captain's journal (3) Personal items and private sales only. Not for business. 24 Depart! (2) 23 Instrument to propel boat (3) All listings must be pre-paid, cash, cheque, money order, MasterCard or Visa. 26 Extent (3) 25 Origin (2) Listings must be finalized 5-7 days prior to these print dates: Apr. 2, Apr. 25, May 16, June 5, July 4, Aug. 1, Aug. 27, Sep. 18, Oct. 10, Nov. 5, Dec. 10. Listings: $25. 1 photo: $10. Additional photos: $5. Discounts on volume orders. “A sense of humor is the “To truly laugh, you must be For details, Call: 204-467-9000 or Email: [email protected] lubricant of life's machinery.” able to take your pain and play ~ Unknown with it!” ~ Charlie Chaplin Health Products & Equipment Health Products & Equipment For Sale: High-tech VersaCare® bed, For Sale: Easy Lift Chair, Used/VG From Hill-Rom, Product No. P3200/P3201, Condition. Beige. Can deliver. purchased in 2011. Exc. Cond. New air 1-204-746-4318, Morris, MB. Mr. Odds & Ends mattress. $13,200 new. Price negotiable. Call evenings: 204-415-7236 or email [email protected]. BUYING & SELLING BUY-SELL- TRADE THE CLASSIFIEDS Used Items Specializing in NEW & USED are seen in Winnipeg and over items people need. DVD MOVIES. 60 rural Manitoba communites. Will trade items / WANTED: Call 204-467-9000 Cash for some. TENTS - any size, or Email: Currently Available: reasonable price [email protected] Bicycles, Lawnmowers, Air Conditioners, Fridges, NOTE: Senior Scope reserves the right to reject unsuitable listings for its readership. Couches, Beds (like new), Call Dave Furniture, Snowblower, & More 204-746-4318 Page 16 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V11N11 • April 2 - April 24, 2013

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