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Ask questions about your One is to ask questions. The This action alone can significantly safetoask.ca. To order your copies Institute for Safe Medication Practices reduce the potential for harm from email [email protected] or call 204- medications. (Canada) suggests five important medication incidents. Work with 927-6477 or 1-866-927-6477 for Medication mix-ups happen far questions to ask your pharmacist as your pharmacist, doctor and nurse more information. more often than people realize. well as your doctor and nurse about to make sure that nothing is missed Print the tools and fold them into An estimated 40 to 50 per cent of your medications. They are: and that all differences between a handy wallet size. Let family mem- patients in hospital and 40 per cent 1. What has changed about your what you are taking compared to bers, friends and loved ones know of patients discharged from hospital prescription and why? written instructions is talked about. that you have them. Keep your med- experience potential medication 2. What medication do I need to con- The healthcare system does its ication card up-to-date and share it incidents that could lead to health tinue taking? Why? best to ensure that the right medica- with your pharmacist, doctor and issues. In Manitoba, it is estimated 3. What is the correct way to take tion information is communicated nurse. ■ that medication-related incidents the medication? How long? each time a patient moves from one are the third leading cause of all 4. How do I know that the medica- healthcare setting to another. How- Laurie Thompson is executive harmful patient incidents. These tion is working? What are the ever, when medication mix-ups occur, director of the Manitoba Institute injuries can result in emergency side-effects? it is most often from miscommunica- for Patient Safety. department visits, admission to 5. What follow-up do I need? tion or lack of communication. MIPS is an independent, not-for- hospital, and death. Ask these questions every time a To assist you with both of these profit corporation established in Seniors are particularly vulnera- new medication is prescribed or important actions, the Manitoba 2004 to promote and co-ordinate ble to medication mix-ups. In 2008, given, and when over the counter Institute of Patient Safety has two activities that improve patient safety the Canadian Institute of Health medications are purchased. Ask resources. Use our It’s Safe to Ask and enhance quality healthcare in Information found that two-thirds of questions in the hospital, at the medication card to list all of your pre- Manitoba. seniors were on five or more drugs, pharmacy, and during healthcare scription and over the counter med- and 21 per cent of these took at least appointments. ications, including vitamins, minerals See article on front page (top) 10 drugs. It’s easy to see how the A second way to reduce the risk of and herbal/natural products. Use average person can lose track of a potential mix-up is to review med- our 5 Questions to Ask About Your what they are taking and how often ications at transition points, such as Medications - Patient Notes to write they are taking it. when moving into a personal care down the answers to the important March is Pharmacist Awareness home, at discharge from hospital, 5 questions. Both the Medication month. It’s a good time to review picking up new prescriptions from card and the ‘5 Questions to Ask how you can help reduce the risk of the pharmacy, and when receiving About Your Medications’ patient SUNDAY harm from medication mix-ups. home care services. notes resources can be printed at MORNING

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Left: Great grandmother, Mary Ann Wright, in front of her Grandpa Wright was a proud home in Emerson about 1910-12. Centre: Grandfather, Liberal, with a capital 'L'. I suspect he Weston Wright, an officer in Canada’s first Dental Corps. would probably approve of his home- town being a place of hope for people Right: Weston at Camp Hughes, 1916. looking for a safer, more solid future for themselves and their families in a including a major tract of land that tist, and that was quite an 'adven- my mother Thelma and her younger land that values freedom and justice. would be tax free virtually forever. So ture'. There were no dental schools sister Shirley, Grandpa became the The community was incorporated Emerson's moment in the sun was in Canada until after World War first Winnipegger to establish a sum- in 1873, named after American essay- short-lived. One, so Grandpa chose to study at mer cottage on Clearwater Bay at the ist and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. 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The CPR was Ann Wright (pictured), my great have been some of the grim days he building the rail line that made grandparents. David was born in spent in the trenches in France Canada into a nation 'from sea to New York city in 1848. He emigrated (pictured) as an officer in Canada's Roger Wright Currie is a sea'. Emerson, Selkirk and Winnipeg with his family to Ontario in 1855, first Dental Corps. Winnipeg writer and broadcaster. were their three possible choices for and later to Emerson where he After the war, Dr. Wright re-estab- the Manitoba route, and Winnipeg served as mayor from 1908 – 1910. lished himself as one of Winnipeg's He is heard regularly on CJNU, emerged as the winner after the city By then, his youngest son Weston busiest and most accomplished den- 93.7 FM in Winnipeg. fathers gave them huge concessions, – my grandpa – had become a den- tists. With his family, that included

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Roger Currie is a Winnipeg writer CURRIE’S CORNER and broadcaster. He is heard Onward Ho! To the 55+ Games By Roger Currie regularly on CJNU, Nostalgia Radio in Killarney We Go Article by Lesley Smith / Photos by Jared Neufeld Smart Phones -not-so-smart users Our Vital Seniors Carpet Bowling What strange times Perhaps the saga of Brian and Martha Team is gearing up for the games we have in 2017. will mark a turning point. being held June 13-15. We've booked Despite virtually unan- As these words reach you, Brian our hotel rooms and are planning imous agreement that Cullinan and Martha Ruiz are still T-shirts. In 2015, Vital Seniors spon- 'distracted driving' is every bit as gainfully employed by Price Waterhouse sored the Gold Champs by providing dangerous as 'impaired driving' when Coopers in Los Angeles. That's the T-shirts, registration fees, and ban- it comes to killing people on high- famous accounting firm that has quet tickets. This year, carpet bowl- ways and biways, more and more tabulated the Oscar ballots and ing has returned to the games after a people are texting and tweating been responsible for preparing those year hiatus and we'd like to register 2 every day, including from the dri- famous envelopes since Irving Thalberg non-cued teams. We have 7 players ver's seat with the wheels turning at was alive in the mid-1930's. and are actively seeking out an 8th high speed. Last Sunday, as we were all falling bowler. The only requirement is 'Do Floor Shuffle How many more will die tragically asleep waiting for Bonnie and Clyde you like to have fun'! If you're inter- this year because of such reckless to tell us who won Best Picture, Brian ested in joining us and coming out to carelessness? Americans get to and Martha were backstage in their compete in Killarney, contact Richard observe the worst possible example, Sunday best, but they were a bit Smith at 294-452-2230. the 70 year old who lives at the 'distracted' it seems. I won't repeat As I was searching for bowlers, White House, and behaves worse the details, but the accounting cou- my path crossed Karen Irvine's, the than most 5 year olds we've ever ple have been made to carry the can Seniors Programs Coordinator at met. President Trump is a compul- for the worst snafu in the 89 year Dakota Community Center. They sive tweater at 4 in the morning, history of this premier event. don't have carpet bowlers and it's a most often on a personal smart- Why? It seems that Brian was program they would like to start phone, with all the 'bad dudes' of the busy tweeting, when he should have up. I asked who were participating Qualfiers for the 55 Plus Games world being able to tune in at any been paying attention to which in the 55+ Games. Dakota is enter- in Killarney this summer. time. About the only positive is the envelope was front and centre on ing 2 floor shuffle and 3 floor curl- fact that The Donald probably won't the podium. Knowing the distracted ing teams. Karen said often teams while Wally has since passed. Many be driving himself for a while. world of Hollywood, someone is return with metals. I had heard members curl and shuffle and are at What is it about these digital probably preparing a movie about it about these sports but didn't know the center twice a week. The games devices that didn't even exist 40 at this very moment, and Samsung anything about them. Karen kindly are located upstairs in the Great Hall years ago? Does anything that is and Apple will provide the financing. explained the rules of each sport at the Dakota Community Center. really worthwhile even happen on Brian's 15 minutes of fame hasn't ■ and showed me the floor shuffle Curling runs Tuesday and shuffle smartphones, that couldn't possibly ended yet. teams in action. Each team is made runs Thursday, both from 9:30 am- wait like it had to back then? up of 2 players and use cues. 20 3 pm. Karen pointed out they have Smartphones: Part 2. folk play at a time for about 1.5 their own schedules and after one hours. Rocks entering the circle are group finishes another starts up Call this one ‘Smartphones: Part 2.’ But if you're thinking of investing awarded points but if they go to far and they all play all day. If you have one of those magical your retirement nest egg in the stuff, past the circle, the rock enters the All folks are welcome to curl and devices, or perhaps an i-Pad or other maybe just watch for a while as the 'kitchen', and points are lost. shuffle and the games are inclusive. smart tablet of some kind, you may story unfolds. Right now Canada is a A floor curling team is made up of 4 players communicate using sign know that an essential element that relatively small player in the Lithium drives social media is Lithium . story. We have proven reserves of a 4 persons and 40 folk play at a time. language and write messages to It has a long and growing list of little over 200,000 tons which pales Each game lasts 2 hours. Floor curl- Karen and she replies in writing. The industrial uses. Those of you reading in comparison to what's available in ing is like curling on ice but there is center is fully handicap accessible or listening to this on a smartphone places like China, Australia, Argentina, no sweeping involved. Art Ross and and some days you see lots of walk- probably know that Lithium is one of and Chile . George Wiebe were two of the original ers and canes. One member plays the key ingredients in rechargeable Then, I came across a Financial skips. with his oxygen tank in tow. Stroke batteries that power the digital world Post story with the headline “Cobalt The floor curling and floor shuffle recovery participants are encouraged as we know it. It also has a number may take the reins from Lithium in started at the center in 2002. From to come out. Karen noted there is def- of extremely valuable medicinal 2017” .. oops! Cobalt is a more humble beginnings with 20 players, initely a connection between sports uses, in anti-depressants and other recent addition to the battery busi- there are now over 100 players and and healthy living especially benefi- drugs that help many with mental ness, and large amounts of it are they would like to see more folks cial for older adults. health issues, especially those who being mined in places like the Congo out. Founding members of the floor If you are looking to get active, are bi-polar. We used to call such in Africa. Wait a minute, isn't there a curling are Art and Dot Ross and contact Richard at 204-452-2230 for poor souls 'manic depressive'. place called Cobalt in northern they are still active. Founding mem- carpet bowling and check out floor The industrial uses gobble up Ontario? Indeed there is and the bers of the floor shuffle were Wally curl and floor shuffle and other pro- about three quarters of the stuff, mining of cobalt and silver began and Verla Jopka. Verla is still active gramming at www.dakotacc.com. and right now there's speculation there more than 120 years ago. The that southeastern Manitoba could area has a colourful history, and see a bit of a mining boom because maybe it's due for a comeback. there seems to be a lot of lithium in Boy, I sure wish I paid more attention ANAVETS Manitoba & N.W. Ontario the ground there. Who knew ? in that geology class 50 years ago. ■ 61st Annual Curling Bonspiel March 3, 4 & 5 By Duncan M Anderson, MNWO PR Chair Twenty-two rinks from various units in the MNWO Command of the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada (ANAVETS) converged on the Fort Rouge Curling Club 750 Daly Street Winnipeg for this annual event. 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SLAM members gather in Winnipeg for an evening of fellowship. The 55+ Group of the Sri Lankan love letter and using the emotions to Association of Manitoba (SLAM) write many popular songs. organized its winter event on Feb. After the movie, a pot luck supper 25th at Southland Community Church, was arranged. This was a fantastic 85, Keslar Road, Wpg. opportunity for members to discuss with participation of 24 members their day-to-day events. Sri Lankan of different age groups. To avoid the food, namely king fish curry, chick- winter season, some members have en curry and dhal (lentil) curry, and gone to Sri Lanka. coconut sambol with string hoppers The organizing committee select- was enjoyed. ed a Sinhala movie with English sub- At this gathering, plans were made titles, called Butterfly Symphony, for the next event. A majority pro- released in Sri Lanka in 2013, and posed an out-of-city, one-day bus based on the tea growing region in tour during the summer season. hill country of Sri Lanka. It is a story Dates are to be determined. ■ of a young musical student finding a

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You may Logo remember Wayne Link from televi- sion's 'Western Hour' or the band 'Red Wine'. A friend, Bill, who joined us at this performance commented Wayne is still wearing that darn cap, and his daughter confirmed it's the original. Wanda told me later that Wanda Wall and Wayne Link the name Linkon Express came from her dad who made and sold special guest Stephanie, a 14 year 'Linkon' peddle steel guitars. He was old Charleswood teen who sang the only manufacturer in Canada 'Crazy' by Patsy Cline and 'A Song by and shipped the guitars all over the Band Perry'. That girl sure has a world. He still makes a few and voice. Performing were Jim Flett on some parts. Along with daughter lead, Keith Lindstrom on fiddle, Wanda Wall singing a set of old time Dean Linklater on base, Brad Eliuk favourites like 'Rolling In My Sweet on harmony and rhythm, and Darren Dick Armstrong wins on Opening Day in 1958. Baby Arms' and 'Momma Pray Again Ray Beck on voice and guitar. by George Jones', son Dennis Link Everyone took to the stage for the and friend Frank, who hail from finale singing 'Cover of the Rolling n June 10, 2017, when the trainer’s titles since then, including Grand Beach, sang 'Me & Bobbie Stones', and 'Orange Blossom Special'. Ohorses go to the post for Race 1, 2016, was the Trainer’s Champion McGee' and several original songs. Johhny ended the three hour show it will be, officially, the 60th while Delorme, who has gone on to Dennis told us his dad 'countrified' singing 'Good Old Boys', famous as Anniversary of Assiniboia Downs. ride at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, them and he always thought of his the theme song from TV's Dukes of On June 10, 1958, the Downs Minn. (the Twin Cities), was the family as the 'Link' Ponderosas. Hazard, as a tribute to his dad. opened at its current location and Jockey Champion. The feat has not Back by popular demand was John If you're interested in an evening replaced Polo Park Racetrack which been repeated since. Mauseth, mayor of Headingley, of Classic Country, call Wanda at was closed to make way for the Polo • July 8, 2011: Female jockeys estab- singing 'They Call Me The Firebug' 204-479-2897. ■ Park Shopping Centre. lish a record when they win seven- and 'Family Tradition' that he dedi- It’s been a spectacular run for the of-eight featured that night, three cated to his dad who had just been Downs and this year’s celebration by Jocelyne Kenny, two by Janine released from hospital and was here will last from post time on the open- Stianson, one by Jennifer Reid and to see him perform. Wayne and ing day of racing until the final race one by Alyssa Harder. Friends played a few polkas for the crosses the finish line in September. • September 23, 2013: Shelley Brown square dancers that took to the floor A special 60th anniversary logo has registers win No. 48 and secures the through out the evening two step- been designed to celebrate the season leading trainer title – the first ping and swirling about. There was and Downs CEO Darren Dunn and woman in ASD history to do so. a sprinkling of intergenerationals in Assiniboia Downs Historian Bob • September 21, 2014: Ardell Sayler the mainly boomer crowd, including Group song finale Gates, looked back on the most mem- finishes the season by capturing orable race days in the 60-year histo- his record 12th leading trainer title ry of our local track. at ASD. NOTE: If you’d like to participate in the Dragon Boat Festival but don’t have a team, submit “There have been so many high- Dunn and Gates selected the two your name, email and phone number to Senior Scope by email to [email protected] lights over the 60 years of racing,” and we will try to match you up with a team that may need members. If you have a team that greatest single-day individual per- Dunn said. “We have so many to formances at the Downs: needs more members, check with us by email. We may be able to help you out. choose from and this is so tough, but here are a few of the most notable…” • June 23, 1976: 22-year-old jockey • September 9, 1978: Overskate wins Jim Sorenson establishes Downs the 30th running of the Manitoba record for most wins by a single Derby and sets a Canadian record jockey on a race card when he for the distance of 1 1/8 miles in scores seven victories on the nine 1:47 3/5 and winning the race by race card that night. 13 1/2 lengths • August 1, 2016: The largest wager- • April 23, 1982: Northern Spike with ing total for a single day in jockey Jack Wash aboard sets a Assiniboia Downs history is estab- track and world record by covering lished with $1,106,999 bet – crush- four furlongs in 0.44 2/5 seconds. ing the previous mark of $713,756 • May 4, 1984: Jockey Vicki Warhol set on September 5, 1988. makes ASD history when she wins And they also selected the most five races on the opening day card memorable day in Downs history: – the most ever in a single day by a • July 15, 1970: The Queen of female jockey. England visits Assiniboia Downs. • September 5, 1988: Legendary The Manitoba Derby was run that jockey Bill Shoemaker visits and day and it featured a visit from the rides in races at Assiniboia Royal family (Queen Elizabeth, Downs, one of ultimately two visits husband Prince Phillip and daugh- he makes to the Downs. ter and Olympic horse-woman • September 25, 2009: Tom Gardipy Princess Anne. The Queen present- Jr. from Beardy’s and Okemasis ed a trophy to the winner. That Cree Nation in Saskatchewan and same trophy continues to be pre- Larren Delorme from Spirit Lake in sented to this day and is called the North Dakota became the first Queen’s Cup. indigenous horsemen to win Top Trainer and Top Jockey at any It has been a remarkable 60 major North American thorough- years and the Downs will celebrate bred trasck in the same year. all 60 this summer during the 2017 Gardipy, who has won two more meet. ■

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myself wanting to be anywhere but some of her faith experiences. Presently, agus begins to contract and I can BLOOM where I am. Sometimes I find myself Tracey lives in Winnipeg and teaches ESL. feel the lump of awe rise up, prompt- By Tracey Craigon wishing for more (or less) of some- She recently certified as a Personal Trainer ing my body to produce tears. thing or someone, including myself. and helps others enjoy the benefits of fit- It’s not that I am sad. I am grate- We are here to add what we can Sometimes I wonder if I’m growing ness. Tracey’s other interests include ful and honoured to be able to prayer, language, singing, cooking, HIIT to life, not to get what we want or if I’ve been planted at all! absorb it all. It is a great relief to be I’ve realized that the “where you workouts, and dance. able to release that part of angst, joy, from it. (William Osler) are planted” can be more than one or love that I've kept double knotted place. Blooming implies having in my emotional garbage bag. (VH) “Bloom where you’re planted.” roots, some kind of attachment to a This phrase has poked its head out foundation, some kind of source Through stories I absorb many at me several times lately. In fact, I that keeps me fed and alive and came across this phrase yesterday RELEASE feelings. growing, opening up to new life and I release them with relief and when I was looking through a giving of my unique self. Blooming By Valerie Henderson friend’s photos. There was a picture requires an awareness of the season enter new freedom of a flower growing up alongside a ... God's grace and wisdom to let it I think I must let go. concrete wall, out of a crack in the shape me into what I am intended to Must fear not, BIO: Valerie Henderson (VH) road. I like the message that this be. (TC) phrase carries for me—be content must be quiet, Valerie works at Rossbrook House, an so that my children can hear inner city drop-in centre in Winnipeg, with what I have been given; to make I relax and accept that the most of my gifts, talents, abili- the Sound of Creation Manitoba. She basks in family smiles, I have a purpose ties, to tend to my environment and and dance the dance laughter and togetherness with her hus- right here, where I am band Terry, their son Brian, his wife Maria, flourish there, wherever the “there” that is in them. is that I may find myself in the and their six children. Competition puts pep in her step. Val’s family are gifted pool moment ... to be at peace with who BIO: Tracey Craigon (TC) (Russell Hoban) and where I am and trust that my players who have collected many trophies Tracey has had a knack for writing since needs will be met so that I will not One thing I have noticed about and awards. Late at night Valerie can be childhood. Her love of the craft has led to myself when I read or listen to oth- found reading, writing, or working on a only survive but thrive. explorations in poetry, journalling, song Sometimes this isn’t an easy mes- ers tell their story or share a deep degree in Criminal Justice. writing, blogging, calligraphy, and fiction. part of themselves, is that my esoph- sage to accept. Sometimes I find She is considering writing a book about

PRAIRIE TALK - Now & Again Springfield/Beausejour, MB 'Bedposts' also known as fence sparks as Rocket Conrad stepped let us not forget those darn bedposts. posts, goal posts, mule ears and up, not to bat (I used to play ball), Our next bowling is slated for By Angela Temple even snake eyes, was the name of but to rock and roll those bowling Tuesdays March 7th and 21st as the game for many today along with balls...blowing us all in the wind. well as April 4th and 18th. Come headpins and a sprinkle of gutter Wow! He scored a Double Double in one, come all and have some fun! An Let’s march forward balls here and there. Diane states the first string and another in the interesting quote was dropped today into this new month that it doesn't matter if you are play- third string giving him the High by one of the players which says it with results from ing with new balls or old balls, your Single with 217 and the High Triple all; “Old antiques are the best February’s bowling bowling ball will find its way to the with 593. friends...and we are”. outings: Tuesday, February 7th, was gutter... as she found out. We were few in number because of I wish you all a Happy St. a beautiful sunny but mighty cold It has been said that 5-pin bowl- the icy roads but still managed to Patrick’s Day on March 17th. If you day with a wind chill of –31 degree C ing is only played in Canada. While have a fun-filled day of laughter. see a green beer, spring is near – if as the Springfield Go Getters and there have been a few attempts to Alfred scored a Double Double in the you see a green bear, of the ale, Beausejour gang gathered for their introduce 5-pin bowling to other first _string. Most of us suffered beware! ■ 5-pin bowling games. With laughter parts of the world, such as in through head pins, gutter balls and in the air always, they were ready to Scotland, and on Canadian ‘Rock and Bowl’. Armed Forces bases in Germany, Harry had the first Double Double today the sport is only played in in the second game, but then the Canada - and it has been played 'Rocket' (otherwise named Conrad) now for over 100 years. played a Double Double as well as a On Tuesday, February 21st, as Triple in the third game, taking both the Go Getters and Beausejour Exercise your mind, coordination, the High Single with 220 and the Gang arrived once more for Five Pin concentration and motor skills. High Triple with 496. Bowling, the air soon sizzled with ONSITE or MOBILE Music Lessons for DRIVE ON, cont’d from page 9 Children, Adults & Seniors qualified technician to check your you accordingly. Piano • Organ • Keyboard • Guitar •Voice vehicle wheel alignment and repair N.B: If the pothole you hit has Serving Winnipeg, Stonewall, Selkirk & area it if necessary. caused severe damage to your vehi- Poor wheel alignment will lead cle, document the site, photograph it Ask about 6 Week Introductory Karaoke & poor fuel economy and high tire if it’s safe to do so and report it to CASUAL Instrument LESSONS Offer - $85 wear. It may even result in loss of local authority or municipality. In at your own Free use of Rentals control in extreme cases. some cases, your state, city or coun- pace Keyboard 6. Be Wary of the Puddles — A ty may reimburse your repair costs. puddle of water can disguise a deep However, never try to take a photo of SALES & SERVICE: pothole. Never drive through pud- the pothole if there’s traffic nearby MUSIC: • Keyboards, Guitars, Recorders, dles at high speeds. It will land you that puts you in danger. Music Books/Accessories, etc. in deep trouble. It’s prudent to treat COMPUTER: them as if they’re hiding potholes. For any of your auto concerns, call • Printer cartridges, USB flash drives, SD cards, 7. Recognize Vibrations/Noises — CDR's, DVR's, etc. Computer virus removal $1 from every card goes Marve at Canadian Super Shop: HOME: to the Jackpot Blackout A severe pothole impact can bend or 204-885-5901 or stop by 1775 • Batteries (hearing aids, Make music even break suspension components, fireplaces, remote car a part of your in 50 Numbers or Less. Portage Ave., just west of Polo Park. starters, etc.) life in 2017... dislodge the wheel weights, or dam- www.canadiansupershop.ca ■ for the fun and Kinsmen Jackpot Bingo age the wheel or tire. If you start Call Terry: health of it noticing any unusual vibrations or 204-955-5428 161 Rue Grandin sounds after hitting a pothole, take [email protected] Winnipeg MB R2H 0A8 your vehicle to a reliable repair facil- www.keyboardventures.com Ph: 204-233-6365 Fax: 204-233-6415 ity immediately for an inspection. A 310 Weitzel Street • Winnipeg Email: [email protected] professional will be able to advise 324 Main Street • Stonewall Web: www.kinsmenjackpotbingo.com Page 12 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] March 7 - March 27, 2017 • V15N9

Crime Prevention Tip Senior Games hosted by The Month of March has been declared Winnipeg Retirement Home FRAUD PREVENTION MONTH!! By Nic Curry, MLA for the constituency of Kildonan Here are a few tips to stay safe company and/or other fees. this month and all year round. Consumers then learn that the As a new MLA, I am always enthu- • Romance Scam: This occurs cheque is counterfeit and they are siastic about learning who my con- when a fraudster shows romantic responsible for any funds with- stituents are and what they do in the interest in a victim to gain their trust drawn. Fraudster's will use the community. It was a distinct honour and affection, which then is exploit- name of legitimate companies in an to be invited to take part in the recent ed. It usually ends up with the vic- attempt to make the job seem real. tim sending money to the scammer. eighth annual All Seniors Care (ASC) HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF: Seniors Games hosted by the River Most victims of the Romance Ridge Retirement Residence. Scam that Winnipeg Police Service Never send money to anyone you At River Ridge, I had recently start- Financial Crime Unit has spoken only know from an unsolicited ed a regular meeting with residents with do not realize how much they phone call or email over coffee. In the beginning, there have given the scammer, yet in 2016 • Avoid providing sensitive personal was a small group who attended. It the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre information online or over the phone was a privilege to speak to them, and found that the average loss was in situations you did not initiate I looked forward to the next time I $25,000.00 per victim. • Research any request for money would find myself at River Ridge. • Tax Scam: Its tax season and before making a commitment e.g. The opening ceremony of the ASC scammers would be sending out Call CRA or any other agency to con- Seniors Games had the main hall of emails and voice messages claiming firm the information you received. the residence packed from wall to to be Canada Revenue Agency. Email • Find someone whose advice you wall. It was not just the number of instructions might include an attach- respect and run any request for residents in attendance that impressed ment requesting recipient to enter or money by them before you commit me, but the appearance of many local update personal information. Phone to it. personalities. messages would say "There is a war- • Never feel pressured to make a “Heroes” was the theme of the cer- rant out for your arrest because you quick decision emony. Attendees were regaled with owe CRA money press 1 to speak to • Use reputable dating websites stories about a variety of personal an agent" when the victim presses 1 • Never send money or give credit heroes. Commonly, our heroes con- they get a voice telling them to enter card details to anyone you do not personal information. know or trust. sisted of grandparents, parents and Nic Curry presenting one of Job Scams: Consumers receive If it sounds too good to be true, it children. Certain stories were more many medals to Bob Toth • • comical; a husband described his an unsolicited text message stating probably is. wife as a hero because, “Who else The enthusiasm provided a clear they can earn $300 to $500 per would put up with me?” Others were example of the spirit of competition week by wrapping their car, truck, If you, or someone you know, is deeply sentimental, like a resident that lives on no matter a person’s age. SUV or bike with a "company" logo. involved in a potential romance scam, who recognized her father as her One resident, Bob Toth, was among An email link is provided and con- contact the Winnipeg Police Service hero. She described how little her many of the great examples of athleti- sumers who respond receive to make a report. The public can family had while she was growing up, cism at River Ridge. When it came instructions and a contract followed also call the Financial Crime Unit at but how despite their circumstances, time for me to present a medal to him, by a cheque in the mail. Consumers 204-986-6231 for assistance and her father recognized her artistic abil- he jingled as he walked toward me, are instructed to deposit the cheque advice, or go to the Canadian Anti- ity and crafted her an easel and already draped with many of them. and withdraw a portion of the funds Fraud Centre website at www. bought her first art supplies. I’m thankful to have been invited to and deposit into a specific bank antifraudcentre.ca for service in By the time the Seniors Games participate in the opening and closing account, fees are to pay a graphics English and French. closing ceremony had come around, I ceremonies of this event. Any opportu- expected to see a smaller audience nity I have to better familiarize myself than before. It’s common for people to with my constituents is greatly wel- WIN participate in events like this and comed. In which case, I would like to ENTERENTER TO TOTO WINWIN eventually become bored or preoccu- invite the residents of River Ridge I & ENTER pied with other things. However, the II to my next Coffee and Conversation main hall boasted an audience at least event on March 25 at 9 a.m to be held a pair of GALA TICKETS the size of the crowd that had attend- at the respective residences. ed the opening ceremony. I was thor- Congratulations to everyone who to the WPG COMEDY FESTIVAL oughly impressed by the enthusiasm took part in these Seniors Games. THE TWO CLOSEST CALLERS TO 10 A.M. on SUNDAY, MARCH 26th and dedication of the residents. 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WHIST, Red River Coin & Stamp Shows - locations in Wpg. during Daffodil Days, Mar. Social Day Program for seniors Wednesdays, 12:30 pm, contact Bob or 2nd Sunday ea. month except July & Aug., 13-19. 4-hr day, evening and weekend Transportation and hot lunch provided. Fran: 204-257-3172. Jonathan Toews 10 am-4 pm, at the Charterhouse Hotel. shifts. Call Lynn Davidson: 204-789-0887 or Members $8.85/day. Referrals made Centre, 1188 Dakota St. Free adm. All welcome. Coins, Bank Notes, email [email protected] through WRHA. 204-889-4608 or call tokens, bullion, Canadian and Foreign, Buy your Case Coordinator Fibromyalgia Support Group of Misericordia Health Centre - Winnipeg - 204-256-1191 or sell. Come with paper, leave with Gold. Volunteers Lions Manor Adult Day Program For info: . Call Andy Zook: 204-482-6366 needed to escort and stay with residents while attending spiritual services inside the (Pacesetters) - 320 Sherbrook Street. A Manitoba Christian Writer’s Assoc. - St. Andrew’s River Heights United same building, Thur. or Fri.’s, 10-11:30 am. social program Tues-Fri for isolated seniors Writers of all levels welcome. Various activi- Church Choir - Presents: S’WONDER- Parking provided. Call 204-788-8132, in the community living with Alzheimer’s/ ties. Membership $25. Drop-in $3/mtg. FUL! S’MARVELOUS! Featuring Fiddler or apply in person or online at www. Dementia. Transportation and hot lunch 204-256-1614 or 1-204-326-7286 on the Roof / Porgy and Bess / Gershwin misericordia.mb.ca/volunteer provided for $8.85/day. Call 204-784-1378. Referrals for the program made through the Manor Adult Day Cub - 320 Sherbrook show tunes. Fri. & Sat. Mar. 3 & 4, 7:30 St. We are a pacesetters adult day program pm, 255 Oak St. Refreshments w/café Caregiving with Confidence (formerly WRHA home care case coordinator. Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services) - specifically for seniors who live in the com- style seating in lower auditorium. $20/per- Prendergast Seniors Club - 906 munity who have mild Alzheimers/Dementia. son at door or reserve at 204-488-1130. Volunteer drivers needed to take clients in SW Wpg. for appt’s, shopping, etc. Cottonwood Rd. Rm.20 - Crib Mon. & Tues-Fri. $8.65/day includes lunch. Email: Red Hat Society in MB - Red Hat Compensation for gas/pkg provided. Wed., 1-3:30 pm; Whist Thurs., 1-3:30 pm; [email protected] for info. Whooot in Wpg. June 10, 12-5 pm. Also volunteers needed for “Time-out for Mon. luncheons 4th Wed., 12-1 pm. All welcome. Call Joe/Mary: 204-254-8390 The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - $45 - hot meal, entertainment, 50/50, Caregivers Program.” 2-3 hours. 3-203 Duffield St. The Centre offers a variety silent auction and vendors. Email Helen: Call 204-452-9491 (non-profit) Archwood 55 - Come and join us for of different programs and services to adults [email protected] or call 204-355-4791 Victoria Lifeline Home Service yoga, fitness classes, line dancing, or art 55+. Visit www.stjasc.com to view Post Polio Network (MB) Inc - AGM, Representative - Volunteers needed to instruction. Drop in for a board game, pick- programs and services. 204-987-8850 leball, floor curling or billiards. Visit our web- Mar. 28, 1-2 pm, Katherine Friesen Centre, explain and set up the Lifeline equipment 55+ Men’s Club - meets Wed. & Thur. 940 Notre Dame Ave. Coffee and lunch. in people’s homes in Wpg. Must have car, site or pick up a 2017 Winter Program Guide from the office for a list of luncheons, afternoons, 1-4 pm, at 3172 Portage Ave. South Winnipeg Slo-pitch - mileage reimbursed. Sam: 204-956-6773 Various activities: art and hobby classes Players or email [email protected] social activities, informational sessions and wanted: Men 50 plus, Women 40 plus. bus trips. 565 Guilbault St. Office hrs: or just enjoy a cup of coffee. 987-8850. Home diamond - Moffat Field, 1377 Westminster Concert Organ Series - Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm. 204-416-1067 or Fort Garry Legion - Hard Card Bingo - Clarence Ave. Season starts Apr. 25. Westminster United Church, 745 [email protected] Tues. 1:15, Paper Bingo, Fri. eve, Early Bird Contact Bob Chapil: 204-261-3033 Westminster Ave. Simon Johnson, May 7/17, www.archwood55plusinc.weebly.com 7:15 pm, and Sat., Hard Card and Ladies Harrow United Church and South 2:30 pm. Tickets at door or McNally Auxiliary Lucky Star. All Welcome. Kitchen Robinson. Wpg Polish Legion Br 246 - 1335 Main Winnipeg KAIROS - will host an exhibit St. Tues. Senior Luncheon/Dance, open for Lunch. 1125 Pembina Hwy. of historic photos from the Brandon Indian Travel Manitoba Visitor Information noon-3 pm, Karaoke, Fridays, 8-midnite. Assiniboia Wood Carvers Association - Residential School, which operated 1885- Centre at The Forks - Come volunteer this Call Br 204-589-5493 for more upcoming Woodcarving every Fri. 1-3 pm at Valour CC- 1972. Tue. Mar. 14, 12 -9 pm, and Wed. spring and summer in the Visitor Information events/details. Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St. Call Mel: Mar. 15, 10 am-3 pm, 955 Mulvey Ave. Centre. Provide helpful advice, recommenda- 204-661-2213 or Wayne: 204-783-7340 Tues. Clara Kirkness, a former student and tions and directions to the province’s top Ukrainian Cdn Veterans Br # 141 - survivor of the school, will share her story. tourist attractions/destinations. Email: Dance to a live band every Sat., 1-4:30 St. Chad's Anglican Church - Services at [email protected] pm. Adm. Includes lite lunch. Chase the 472 Kirkfield St. Service of Holy Eucharist Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre - Ace Draw ea. Sat. Tickets on sale 3:30- and Sunday School, Sunday at 9 am. Creative Self-Care Series - Creative Kildonan MCC Thrift Shop - Volunteer 4:25 pm. Draw 4:30 pm. Also 60/40 draw. Fellowship with tea and coffee after service. Colouring, Tue. Mar. 28, 6-8 pm at 1150A in a professional environment and have fun! Call 204-589-6315 ext 103 for future Waverley St. You will learn the latest trends Give back by volunteering at Kildonan MCC events and information. McBeth House Centre Inc. - 55+: Tues.: of adult coloring and the many therapeutic Thrift Shop, located at 445 Chalmers Quilting, 9-2 pm; cribbage day or evening; benefits it can provide. Space is limited. Pre Avenue in Winnipeg MB. Call or email: Seine River Seniors - at Southdale CC. Thur.: porcelain painters, etc., 10-2 pm; when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank registration is required: 204-477-1123. This when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank [email protected] Bridge, Indoor/Outdoor Walking, Creative Fri.: whist, 7-10 pm; Sat.: bridge, 1-4 pm. is a women only event. Childcare is not and 204-668-0967 Writing, Games, Canasta, Monthly Birthday Looking for bridge players: 204-334-0432 available. All Supplies Provided! Lunches and Brunch, Trips to South Beach, House is also avail. for rental. Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety - Bingo at the Downs, Celebrations Matinees, Archwood 55 Plus Inc Fundraiser - Volunteer opportunities. If you are concerned Floral Arranging, Health Workshops, The Friendly Settlers Senior Citizens Sisters of the Holy Rock Concert, Sat. about patient safety related to medications, Winnipeg Transit’s Peggo workshop, an Club - 400 Day St. (Transcona), Meet May 13, at Archwood Community Club (565 patient rights and advocacy, we’d love to Applebee’s Fundraising Breakfast, Stonewall Mondays, 10 am for cribbage, lunch and Guilbault St.) 7 pm (Doors open at 6 pm) hear from you! Visit mips.ca ‘About Us’ Quarry Choristers, A Trolley City Tour, A bingo. Special events /group trips offered. 204-222-7504 or [email protected] Senior Scope Senior Scope Tickets: $20. Call 204-416-1067 for tickets Senior Scope to learn about our Volunteer Program. Walkabout in the Exchange, and a visit to or email [email protected] [email protected] or 204-927-6477. PineRidge Hollow. Call 204-253-4599 Senior Achievers - Meet 3rd Thur. 1-3 Fred Douglas Society - Art of Caring Deer Lodge Centre, 2109 Portage Ave - Brooklands Active Living Centre - pm at 406 MacGregor St. Bingo, 50/50, Lunceon, May 11, 12 pm, Norwood Hotel. Medical Escorts (daytime) - volunteers Zumba Gold, Aqua-fit, Line Dancing, Floor meat draws, door prizes, coffee. Call Tickets $50. Contact Rebecca: 204-586- needed to provide companionship, support Curling. Drop-in fees avail. Bingo Mondays, Pat: 204-414-5360 for more info. 8541, ext. 127, email: [email protected] and supervision to residents and patients 1 pm. #License LGA 1143-B1. FREE Vital Seniors - Monthly Book Club: 204- on medical appointments. No driving is Games. 204-632-8367 257-4014, Monthly Board Games: 204- The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club - 204-831-2912 Annual Open House, Model & Photo required. Call Joy: Pembina Active Living 55+ (PAL) - 261-8236, Bridge: 204-256-3832, Carpet or email [email protected] Bowling: 204-452-2230, Line Dancing: 204- Please mention Please mention Contest, Apr. 1-2, 11 am-4 pm, at Please mention “Registration for spring classes, Charleswood Legion Hall, 6003 Roblin Middlechuch Personal Care Home - Refreshments, displays, entertainment, door 334-3559, Exercise Class: 204-253-0555 Blvd. Snacks and drinks avail. Wheelchair Volunteers needed to visit residents, assist prizes: Mar. 23, 1-4 pm, Grace Christian (Judy), Monthly Luncheon: 204-255-7508, access. Adm. By donation. Proceeds to in the rehab dept., hair salon and with the Church (50 Barnes St). New members wel- Scrabble: 204-257-4014, St. Mary support St. Amant Center. Email Morgan pet therapy program. Call: 204-336-4138 come. Special presentations: Computer Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Rd. Turney: [email protected] or or [email protected] workshop – computer basics (Mar. 13); Bleak House Senior Centre - 1637 call 204-668-0168 for info. Wellness series – Legal information for Main St. - Mon. 1 pm whist, Tue. 10 am Southeast Personal Care Home - seniors (Mar. 16); MPI Drivers’ individual The Manitoba Orchid Society (MOS) - volunteers needed to assist with recreation coffee and conversation, 11.45 am Lunch, review (Mar. 27); Still Bloomin’ gardening 1 pm Bingo - Ceramics Thur. 1 pm “Spring into Orchids” Show and Sale, Fri. programs at 1265 Lee Blvd - days, eve’s, club “Step back in time, life of pioneers” Mar. 24-Sun. Mar. 26, at Assiniboine Park wknd’s. Call 204-269-7111 Ext. 2225 Cribbage, Friday 9:30 am Quilting. by Fort Whyte Alive (Mar. 30). Info: 204-338-4723 Conservatory. An American Orchid Society www.pal55plus.com judged show with a wide variety of orchid Meals on Wheels Inc. - Now recruiting , email for rewarding volunteer opportunities for [email protected] or 204-946-0839 Elmwood-East Kildonan Active Living species and hybrids as well as orchid ven- Centre - 180 Poplar @ Brazier in Elmwood. dors. Two educational sessions on orchids 2 or more hrs/wk in Downtown, E.K., Fraternal Order of Eagles - 3459 Seven Oaks & St. Vital. Training and Membership $15/yr. Wood shop, Floor on Sat. and Sun. Hours: 9 am-4:30 pm Pembina Hwy. Cribbage ev. Tues., 1 pm. Curling, Scrapbooking, Darts, Carpet daily. Adm. $7. 14 & under Free. honorarium provided. Call 204-956-7711 $100 for a 28 or better hand. Free Coffee; or visit www.mealswinnipeg.com. Bowling and other activities. See Facebook Wheelchair Access. Wed. Bingo, doors open 11:30 am, games page : Elmwood_Active,or call 204- Canadian Celiac Association Mb Vista Park Lodge Personal Care 12:55 pm. Mini loonie prize over $15,000; 669-0750 or 204-890-3282 Home in St. Vital - Volunteers needed. Sun. Bingo, doors open 5:30, games 6:30 Chapter - AGM, Apr. 1, 11 am-1 pm at the 204-269-4332 Le Conseil des francophones 55+ - Maranatha Evangelical Church, 910 Contact: Caitlin Liewicki: pm. after 4:30 Mon-Fri. [email protected] ensures the accessibility and availability of Sturgeon Rd. A “Gluten Free 101” class for The Friends of Library Book Club - French-language services and support the newly diagnosed, 9:15-10:30 am. HSC Winnipeg - Seasonal volunteers Seeks new members. Meet 3rd Tue. ea mo programs for the French-speaking population Members are asked to bring a potluck item welcome in patient and support areas. at 10:15 am on 2nd Floor of Millennium 55 years and up living in Wpg. French only: for a cold lunch and a Gluten Free donation Free parking or bus tickets. Call 204- Library. Books chosen are available through Tai Chi Chih, light Yoga, Line dancing and for Winnipeg Harvest. Info: 204-832-5590 787-3533 or email: [email protected] the library. Membership is free. Call: 204- Pickleball. 204-793-1054, 107-400 452-3369 or 204-254-6697 for info. St Charles United Church - Turkey Dinner, South Winnipeg Seniors Resource Des Meurons St., St-Boniface, Wpg., Sun. Apr. 9, 673 Isbister St. (North off Council - Volunteers needed for Meal Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre - [email protected] Portage Ave). Sittings: 4:30 & 5:30 pm. Program in Osborne Village 2-6 hrs/wk. (1588 Main) offers weekly Wed. lunch & Weston Seniors Club - Programs: Adults $15 / 10 & under $5. RSVP – Call 204-478-6169 or email entertainment with shuttle bus service. computer training, cooking, guest speak- Rosemary: 204-888-8003 [email protected] Daily fitness for older adults, kosher take- ers, presentation, luncheons, etc. Meet Wanting to form a Real Estate busi- out food, computers, bridge, tai chi, and Tuesdays at 1625 Logan. 204-774-3085 Parkview Place, Long Term Care by more. 204-339-1701 ness group? Need a relaxing meeting Southeast Personal Care Home - Dufferin Senior Citizen Inc. - 377 space? Come on into Cippriani's Espresso is looking for volunteers during the day, evening Good Neighbours Active Living Centre - Dufferin Ave. Mon: shuffleboard 9:45 am, Coffee House Fridays, 5-8 pm. Enjoy a com- or the weekend to assist with the recreation Lunch and Bingo. Lunch $6, Bingo 5c per Bingo 1 pm; Wed noon: soup and perogy plimentary Espresso & Baklava 1199 Fife St. programs. Call 204-269-7111 ext. 2247 card. Transportation provided within the lunch. All welcome. Perogies for sale. RiverEast (Elmwood, E.K., N.K. areas) Call Every 2nd Sat: noon-3:30 pm dance with Julie at Seniors Outreach: 204-996-0750. a 4-piece band (full lunch). 204-986-2608 VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMS /SERVICES Lion's Place Adult Day Program - Social Norberry-Glenlee CC - Programs for The Bereavement Care Program of Golden Rule Seniors - Fort Rouge Leisure day program for seniors. Transportation & seniors. Play Pickleball at 26 Molgat Ave., Concordia Hospital - is seeking compas- Centre, 625 Osborne St. Mon. Bingo 1 pm. hot lunch provided. Members $8.75/day. St. Vital. Call 256-6654 sionate, sincere, Grief Support Volunteers Call 784-1229. Referrals made through Tues. Bridge 2 pm. Thurs. Singalong 10 pm. Continued on page 16 who are able to provide telephone grief sup- Floor shuffleboard 1 pm. Bridge 1 pm. Fri. WRHA at 788-8330, or call Case Coord. port to family members of people who have China painters 10 pm. Carpet bowling 1 pm. 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SOLUTION ON NEXT PAGE March 7 - March 27, 2017 • V15N9 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 15 HUMOUR Creeky The Clown. By William J. Thomas Gone But Hardly Forgotten. Could there possi- ing in big top acts, making personal they meant well but the fact is the jokes that come with the bulbous bly be a better name appearances, electrifying kids' par- coffin with Creeky inside would nose and the long eyelashes - for the world's oldest ties and walking thousands of miles crash to the ground several times "What's the red gooey stuff between clown than 'Creeky'? I in Shriner parades to raise money when several of the clown pallbear- the elephant's toes called? A slow don't think so. Funny for hospitals. The man with the ers tripped over their floppy shoes. clown." thing is, the nickname did not white face and red lips liked to say There wouldn't have been a wet And the people, they looked up to emanate from his arthritic knees or he ran away with the circus when he face in the whole place because each Creeky but mostly when he was his achy, breaky back. Floyd "Creeky" was twelve but the police made him person had just one tear drop paint- walking on stilts. He loved it when Creekmore was 98 when he passed bring it back. ed under the eye. Real tears make the circus went on the road but he away last year at his home in Creeky's gone but hardly forgot- the face pain run so no, crying is not never much liked rooming with Billings, Montana. Honoured to be ten and I can only imagine what the allowed at the funeral of a clown. Mister Extinguo - "The man who put listed in the Guinness World Records funeral of the world's oldest clown It's just as well nobody cried out fires with phlegm!" as The World's Oldest Performing would look like. because at the beginning of the Creeky The Clown brought joy Clown, Creeky was still making 'em Outside the funeral home the funeral service Binky The Clown had and laughter to millions of people, laugh at 95 years of age. American flag would be flown at already made over 100 hankies dis- he entertained hordes of giggling A former cattle rancher, he traded half-mast just like the zippers of all appear. children under the big top and he the saddles and spurs for the rubber the clowns who attended. The younger performers in the never once rear-ended another Go nose and orange wig in the 1980's Approximately 150 professional crowd of mourners were told they Kart in the Shriner's musical ride. and he never looked back ... except clowns would attend Creeky's funer- had big shoes to fill but really when And what did Creeky ask for in for that time the lion got loose and al and they would all arrive in the it comes to replacing clowns, who return? As the minister who mistook Creeky for a slow-footed but same hearse. Mourners would give doesn't? presided over the funeral of tender gnu. them a standing ovation for the best It would be the only funeral in 'Chuckles The Clown' said: "A little Creeky was a juggler and a magi- clown car stunt ever! recorded history where two guys on song, a little dance, a little seltzer cian and as such quite adept at Creeky would have been given a unicycles were chased around the down your pants." tying two scarves together and sud- crazy and colourful sendoff complete funeral home by a St. Bernard wear- So long Creeky and give St. Peter denly separating a very surprised with a "21 Honk! Honk! Salute." ing a tight-fitting dress. a wedgie for us all. woman from her brassier. A kind At the end of the tribute a loud Somewhere in the funeral home a man, Creeky disliked only one group explosion would send Marvin The diminutive fortune teller named For comments, ideas and of people - feminists; because they Human Cannonball flying high and Esmeralda would mysteriously dis- copies of The True Story didn't wear bras which always inelegantly over the funeral proces- appear prompting the public of Wainfleet, go to ruined the trick. sion. This would be the highlight of address announcer to warn guests www.williamthomas.ca Creeky cut back considerably on the burial ritual until it ended badly that there was a small medium at circus appearances after his 96- in a death spiral at a Tim Horton's large. year-old wife Betty passed away. It's Drive-Thru four blocks away. A mime delivered Creeky's eulogy. likely Betty fell for the whoopee Inside the funeral home Creeky It went on for three days. WORDSEARCH - Solution cushion trick over three thousand would have been sealed inside a Creeky had been a dedicated times. Her nickname was 'Betty The closed coffin right up until clown. He wore polka-dot pants and Boomer.' Mandrake The Magician found a a pointy hat, a bow tie and really Creeky joined the Shriner's Circus way to open it in under ten seconds. loud socks so his feet wouldn't fall

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Thank Congregate Meals are available to all com- Home needs volunteers for various help the seniors of our communities live a Council 367-9128 positions. Call 204-482-6601 Ext: 21. healthier and more independent life. For info munity seniors. Oakbank: Mon/Tues/Fri - 5 on Lifeline services, please contact Juliette pm. Wed/Thurs, noon. Call 204-444-3132. West St. Paul Seniors Programs/ Dugald: Mon/Wed/Fri - 5 pm. Cooks Creek: PROGRAMS / SERVICES Rowan: 204-424-5285. Mon/Wed - 11:30. Call 204-444-6000. Classes at the Sunova Centre – West Beausejour - Beau-Head Senior Center - Anola: Mon-Fri, 11:45 Call 204-866-3622 St. Paul’s Recreation Site: Yoga/Pilates Les services riviére seine pour aînés - Combo Class 55+ Session #1: 6-Classes - Senior Scope Senior Scope Mon. Chi Gong, Chair Exercise, 10 am. Crib Senior Scope Lifeline est un service d’alerte médicale sim- Stonewall - South Interlake 55 Plus - Mondays - Feb. 6th-March 20th - 10-11am 7 pm; Tues. Crib, 1 pm; Wed. 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