West Hillhurst Go-Getters Association February 2020 Newsletter .50 Cents Per Copy

West Hillhurst Go-Getters Association February 2020 Newsletter .50 cents per copy

The Go-Getters have fun!

Calgary, AB T2N 0W3 Phone: (403) 283-3720 Fax: (403) 283-3744

Office Hours are from 8:30am – 4:00pm

Web: www.gogetters.ca and like us on Facebook

Vision & Mission Statements

Vision: “To provide a welcoming meeting place for adults in social, recreational, intellectual and educational activities which I N S I D E T H I S I SSUE greatly improves their sense of well-being”.

2 President’s Message Mission: “Go-Getters adults connecting for support, community and friendship.” 4 Professional Services 7 Travel & Activities 10 Donations Made Easy 14 February Calendar

The Presidents Message

2020 is deemed as a "Leap Year" and as such we have an extra day in February. Besides allowing those born on February 29th an opportunity to celebrate their birthday on their actual birth date it is in fact, a corrective measure, because earth does not orbit the sun in precisely 365 days. In fact it takes 365.25 days to orbit the sun, so those in the know decided to add an extra day every 4 years to balance things out and they chose February because it is the only month without 30 or 31 days. "History Lesson Over".

In keeping with tradition we will celebrate Valentines day on Friday, February 14th. While love happens every day, a special day has been set aside to express our everyday love in a very open manner. And don't you just think that a day of love followed, 3 days later, by a day to celebrate Family, is an ideal way to start a long weekend in spite of the off chance it could be freezing cold outside? Please note that our center will be closed on Family day so our staff can enjoy some quality time with their families.

A gentle reminder that our monthly luncheons will be starting up again in February, so mark your calendars for February 10th. While I can't say for certain, rumor has it that we will be treated to "chicken stir-fry". Please plan to join us for some much enjoyed food and friendship.

Back in November we had the opportunity to participate in a "cyanotype workshop" as part of the Aging Well with Art project, and now we have the opportunity to attend the closing reception at Artpoint Gallery, of the exhibition of the works of the participants of the traveling art workshop of which we were part of. The reception is on February 13th from 4pm to 6pm. If we have enough interest in attending we will arrange to take the bus there and back. Please let Carole or Cassy know if you would like to take this event in ASAP so they can make the necessary arrangements.

Just a little refresher for those who so willingly volunteer for the Go-Getters, remember: if you do the time, (as in volunteering) you must remember to sign (as in the big red book on the front desk). As you may or may not know, our funding, in part from FCSS is based on how many volunteer hours we report in a year- more hours, could mean more funding. Also as we are a volunteer based organization our numbers can also be used to lobby the government for more funding for seniors groups. So, whether its 15 mins. or 5 hours or anything in between, please , please mark it down in the book. If you are unsure of exactly how or what to do, please just ask Cassy or Carole and the will be more than happy to help you. Oh yes, and thank you to each and everyone of you who so generously have given and continue to give of your time.

Good news for those who lament " they can never get a ticket to Stage West" , for the first time in a very, very long time Stage West tickets are still available at this late date. If you want to go and see The Insider on February 26th, hurry down to the center and pick up one of the remaining tickets.

Words to live by: Life is too short - forgive quickly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably... and never regret anything that made you smile!! Remember, our lives are not made by the dreams we dream but by the choices we make, so says Joe Stowell.

Embrace winter (despite the bone chilling wind ), stay warm, watch out for the ice when walking and know that spring is just around the corner.

Cheers,

Diane Allen President

WHGG Board of Directors

Executive Diane Allen……...... President and Bingo Committee Bev Wallace… ...... Vice-President Leona Schaal……………………………...... Secretary Pat Weatherley...... Treasurer

Directors Aline Greaves – Travel Committee Tom McKay – Scrabble Liaison Carol Labrecque – Library/ Remembrance and Bingo Committee Rita Neufeld – Telephone and Bingo Committee Heather Normey – Director Carole McIntosh – Special Events Committee Anne Schneider – Special Events Committee Diane Becker – Travel and Special Events Committee

Office Staff Carole Saviak ([email protected])...... Executive Director Cassandra Towpich ([email protected]).....Program Coordinator

Your West Hillhurst Next Board Meeting: Go-Getters Board Monday, February 24th, 2020 @ 1:30pm represents you!

We support open communication and encourage you to give us your kudos and constructive (positive and negative) comments. Please provide Facility Closures comments in writing (signed and Monday, February 17th, 2020 for dated) so we can review them at the next available Board meeting. Please deliver all comments to the office in a sealed envelope addressed to the board.

Professional Services Lawyer services A lawyer willing to do some pro bono work has been recommended to the Go-Getters. He is Reflexology willing to make appointments with our We will be taking appointments the second membership and can help out with the issues Thursday (10am - 3pm) and sometimes the that arise for seniors. He will see you in his fourth Thursday (10am - 3pm) of every month office or come to the Go-Getters centre if that with Diana Korpan, RCRT, PT. Cost is $25.00 is easier for you. His contact information is: for a ½ hour foot treatment (one hour Cass Lintott (403) 520-2288 (main), treatments are preferred). *Next clinic dates (403) 520-2283 (direct), (403) 230-3477 (fax) 2913 – Centre Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2E 2V9 are Thursday, February 13th and 27th, 2020 with Diana. There is a minimum of 3 appointments that need to be booked before the reflexologist will come in. Cancelation Go-Getters Memberships: policy: for Thursday appointments, you must Go-Getters 2019-2020 cancel 24 hrs. in advance of your membership purchase/renewals appointment. If cancellation does not happen are $25.00 each. Be sure to fill by this time, you will be required to pay for out your membership forms & your appointment. Exceptions will be made survey to renew/join as they are for illness. Call our office to book your required in order to purchase a membership. appointment. A surcharge of $5.00 per activity for non- Diana Korpan RCRT, PT members (those that have not D & D Wellness Revolution renewed/joined) is in effect. Membership year Sept. 1, 2019– Aug. 31, 2020. Foot Doctor DR. GREG SOMER takes his appointments Go-Getters Membership Benefit: 10% discount at Amato from 8:45 am – 12:00 pm. Please call the Gelato - Italian gelato in office to book your appointment. Next Foot classic & creative flavours, Clinic: March 3rd, 2020. Cost: $10.00 per plus pies & custom cakes, appointment pd directly to Dr. Somer. If with indoor/outdoor you have booked an appointment, please do seats. They also have your best to attend as we do not want to lose sugar free and keto diet our podiatrist due to unattended selections. All you need to do is show your Go-Getters appointments. membership card when you pay and you will receive a 10% discount on your purchase. Service Coordinator Annette Jordan- Address: 2104 Kensington Rd NW.

Sackmann is available to be contacted. If Facebook: you need help or require information on Go-Getters has a Facebook page. outreach services, call her (587) 231-1202 or Locate us at West Hillhurst Go- email at [email protected] Getters Association. Like and follow us on Facebook.

WE HAVE HAD SOME NEW MEMBERS JOIN US. PLEASE HELP

US MAKE THEM FEEL WELCOME WHEN YOU MEET THEM. Febraury Victoria Campbell Birthday ages ending in a zero or a five are celebrated Leona Williams with a monthly luncheon invitation (we will contact you).

Monique Wan Ostiguy, Eileen Jill Wyatt Hongisto, Barbara Fidler, Herta Jamieson, Frances WEEKLY GROCERY SHOPPING Martens, Mary We go every Friday at 8:45 a.m. Nedinis, Patrice and alternate weekly between the North Hill Safeway and the Lailey, Lori Brentwood Co-op. You must be in our bus Becker, Doug boundary to be picked up. Cost is $4.00. If Clair, Betty you would like to go, please call the office Bakay, Marie to put your name on the list. Please let us know by Thursday at 4pm if you plan to Cholka, Delores attend. Thank you. Judd, Jacquelyn Schneider, Anne Monthly Walmart Shopping Dry, Denice FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2020 Thomas, Randall NORTHLAND MALL Shemko, Ernie COST: $4.00 Hutton, Elsie TIME: 11:00 A.M. Go-Getters goes to Walmart once a month Bubenik, Alena and we alternate between the Northland Vincent, Deane Mall and the Westbrook Mall locations. Danyluk, Vonnie You must be in our bus boundary to be Fehr, Mildred picked up. If you wish to go, call the office to put your name on the bus list. Please let Ridley, Sharon us know by the Thursday before 4:00pm if Campbell, June you plan to attend. Williams, Fred Towpich, Cassandra Want a unique gift idea? Why not buy some gift certificates from the Go-Getters! They can be used towards any activity or class in the club

E-Transfer Payments: Volunteer Incentive! Go-Getters is having draws for We accept e-transfers by e-mail. This is volunteers who donate their time. One ballot meant for those that are not able to get can be entered into our draw box for each to our facility easily. Those who come to the centre and pay directly will have first event completed. In order for the draw to be claim on any spots/tickets and you will not fair, a volunteer may only win once in our have a spot/ticket until your e-transfer is membership year. We will draw for a $50 confirmed as accepted. This may mean you are Visa/Mastercard! The next draw will be bumped until we are able to get to your payment.

th held on March 9 , 2020. The draw box and Before your e-transfer, please call the centre to ballots will be kept in the office. Please contact make sure there is still room available on the trip the office if you are willing to volunteer. or in the event you wish to attend. At that time, you will need to provide a list of what it is you are purchasing and the names of the people attending Volunteer Opportunities: the trips/events for our records. The e-transfer Monthly luncheons, we are always looking for must come to [email protected]. servers and clean up crew. There is a sign up sheet posted on our bulletin board. Sign up or Please be aware that if you are not doing call the office to see how you can help out. e-transfer, our centre accepts cash or cheque only, we do not have debit or credit card

capabilities. Name Buttons: Name buttons are an ongoing Calgary Scrabble Club fundraiser. You can order as many as Meets every Thursday at 6:45pm you like with anything you wish as and Sundays at 12:00pm. All ages welcome your background. Order yours in the including your grandchildren, Grade 5 and up. office today. Cost is $4.00 per button and Go- Cost: $3.00 drop-in fee Thursdays and $5.00 Getters places that total fee towards our drop-in fee Sundays. fundraising. Thank you to all that have supported this fundraiser thus far.

Bridge (contract/rubber) Please be reminded that Go- is on Monday nights at Getters is a scent free zone. We 6:30pm and Saturdays at 10:30am. have again seen an increase in There is a drop-in fee of $3.00 each time. fragrances. We have members that There will be no Bridge Monday February are sensitive to these smells so 17th as the centre is closed for Family Day. please be aware and don’t wear your scents when attending the Go-Getters centre. Thank you! Qi Gong Class Spring Forest Qi Gong is a simple, Crib: efficient and effective method for Crib times are Thursday afternoon at helping you heal physical and emotional pain 1:00pm for a drop-in fee of $3.00 to enhance the quality of your life and the lives of others. Anyone and everyone, regardless of each. Coffee, tea and prize pools are ability, age or beliefs can practice the included in the fee. techniques and become healthier and happier. This is a drop-in class at 11:15am on Mondays with a fee of $2.00 per class (class on monthly luncheon days is at 10:00am).

Travel & Activities

If you travel with us and you have any special medical needs that we should be aware of, please inform the office. All information is kept completely confidential. Note! You must sign up at the Club AND pay for your tickets BEFORE the deadline date. Seats are CONFIRMED ONLY AFTER TICKET IS PURCHASED. Payments by cash, cheque or e-transfer only!

Please book your trips early! Tickets are first-come, first-served and can sell out quickly. Trips will be cancelled if the minimum number of people have not signed up and paid by the cutoff date. The cutoff date is 1 week prior for events that haven’t sold out. Minimums: in town - 10 people, out of town - 15 people. Non-Members who would like to join in on trips must pay an extra $5.00 Fee

NO REFUNDS, IF YOU CAN’T MAKE A TRIP, YOU MUST FIND YOUR OWN REPLACMENT and list info. will not be provided for confidentiality reasons.

PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE TRAVEL DEPARTURE TIME. Bus will not wait for late arrivals. The end time on your ticket is the time you’ll arrive back at the centre. Trip days: if possible, please park on far side of the community centre so handicap parking is left open.

Fri. Feb. 7 Games Night $2.00/person 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Mon. Feb. 10 Monthly Luncheon $10.00/member & 12:00 p.m. $15.00/guest Thur. Feb. 13 Reflexology with Diana $25.00 ½ hr. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (by appointment only) Thur. Feb. 13 Cyanotpye Art Show -- 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (if enough interest) Sun. Feb. 16 Jubilations: $65.00/member & 4:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. Pitched Perfect Golden Girls $70.00/guest Mon. Feb. 24 Board Meeting -- 1:30 p.m. Wed. Feb. 26 Stage West: The Outsider $60.00/member & 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $65.00/guest Thur. Feb. 27 Cash Casino $10.00/member & 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. $15.00/guest Thur. Feb. 27 Reflexology with Diana $25.00 ½ hr. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (by appointment only) Fri. Feb. 28 Walmart Shopping trip $4.00 11:00 a.m. at Northland Mall

Monthly Luncheon Line Dancing Monday, February 10th, 2020 Two new sessions started in January. Time: 12:00pm One for the beginner continued level Cost: $10.00/Member & $15.00/Guest (does NOT start from scratch) and Menu: Chicken Stir Fry, Rice, Salad & Dessert the intermediate class. Instructor: (Dessert provided by Chartwell, Colonel Belcher). Paula Bickford Last minute walk-ins will not be accepted as we must know number of attendees for food Beginners Continued: Thursdays from 10:00 – preparation. Thank you. 11:00am started Thursday, January 16th. This is a 10 week session ending March 19th. Cost Games Night is $50.00 for this 10 week session. This class Friday, February 7th, 2020 is a continuation and will not be from scratch.

Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm Intermediate: Fridays from 10:15 – 11:15am Cost: $2.00/ person started Friday, January 17th. This is a 10 week Games night is a monthly get together where session ending March 20th. Cost is $50.00 for our members can use the centre to play games this 10 week session. of their choice. Come on out and brighten your mood with a night filled with friends and Mosey on in and register for your spot in our games. There will be games, comfort food, and classes. You’re sure to have some boot- good company. scootin fun! These classes are for members only. We prorate for late starters! Cash Casino Thursday, February 27th, 2020 Carpet Bowling Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm Cost: $10.00/member & $15.00/guest Carpet Bowling is Mondays at Lunch is included. 9:15am (there is no bowling on luncheon days or holiday Mondays). This group is looking for Try your luck at the slots or tables and enjoy a more people to join so come on in and give it day with your fellow Go-Getters. Lunch is your best shot. Drop in fee of $2.00 per included in your cost. person.

Indoor FitWalk Jubilations: Tuesday, January 14th – March 17th, 2020 Pitched Perfect Golden Girls Time: 12:15pm – 1:00pm Sunday, February 16th, 2020 Cost: This Class is full! Time: 4:30pm – 9:45pm Instructor: Paula Bickford Cost: $65.00/member & $70.00/guest

Join Paula for a 45 minute indoor cardio walking program! This program will have you moving to the beat of the music while having a The ladies of the blast! You will get all the benefits of cardio, Maple Oaks Seniors home may have missed balance and strength in the safety of the out on their college years, but thanks to a indoors. This is an easy to follow program (no loophole in the Collegiate Singing Group tricky dance moves) that is suitable for anyone. Competition’s eligibility guidelines… it may not Class will conclude with a nice stretch. We will be too late! Come and watch these Golden prorate for late starters! Girls show the college chicks how it’s done!

Stage West: The Outsider Giggles: Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 Time: 10:30am – 3:00pm Cost: $60.00/member & $65.00/guest

In politics, the less you know, the higher you’ll go! At once a razor-sharp comedy and a sincere tribute to democracy, The Outsider is a timely and hilarious take on modern politics.

In the midst of a political scandal, Ned Newley, the ultimate policy wonk, is unexpectedly thrust into the position of Governor. Ned Newley doesn’t even want to be Governor. He has no political instincts, a paralyzing fear of public speaking, and his poll numbers are impressively bad. Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for… the worst candidate ever to run for office.

Politics is a visual medium. People vote for idiots who look like leaders. But Ned Newley is a new phenomenon: a leader… who looks like an idiot.

READING CIRCLE Next Book: “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. Please join us at Reading Circle Friday March 6th to discuss the novel “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. We meet in the Library at the Go-Getters centre @ 10:00 a.m. There is coffee/tea provided, plus sweets and good conversation.

Rosemary Christmas [email protected]

Cyanotype – In light of Things For those who are interested in attending the cyanotype prints display at the Artpoint Gallery, please advise the office. The reception is Thursday, February 13th from 4:00 – 6:00pm. We are willing to take the bus at 3:30pm if there is enough people interested in attending. There would be no charge for the bus ride. The office must know no later than Friday, February 7th to have time to arrange this trip. 9

Go-Getters BINGO is held EVERY WEDNESDAY afternoon starting with Nickels & Early Bird (shaded/unshaded) at 12:00 noon followed by Regular Bingo starting at 12:45 p.m. and includes Pot of Gold, Double Action, 6 page program, Super Bonanza, concluding with the Houdini blackout game. Featured progressives include Early Bird (shaded/unshaded) & Pot of Gold that starts the second half of the program. Loonie pot is also available as are 2 different pull ticket Nevada’s BINGO CARD PRICES Nickel Gold Bingo Card (3 Page Booklet) $1.00 each 6 cards $6.00 9 cards $9.00 12 cards $12.00 15 cards $15.00

Donations Made Easy:

West Hillhurst Go-Getters In Memorium (S.C.) Association - Donation Form If this is a memorial donation, please provide the name PLEASE PRINT: of the person being honoured, and contact information Donor’s Name:______for the family member who should receive an acknowledgement: Full Address: ______Memorial to: ______

Donation Amount: $______Send Attn. To: ______Payment by: Cash Cheque (Tax Receipts issued for $10+) Full Address: ______

A charitable donation receipt for all donations of $10.00 or more. Make Donation cheque payable to: West Hillhurst Go-Getters Mailing address: 1940 6 Ave. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 0W3 Are you or members of your family looking for an easy way to donate to the Go-Getters? You can now donate online and use your credit card or even Interac! And it is easy to do! Just go to our website and click the Donate Now button located on all of the tabs. You will be taken to the “Canada Helps!” website and directly to the Go-Getters Giving Page where you can donate to us. It’s that easy! You will receive a tax receipt by email from Canada Helps. You can make the donation in your name or in honor a loved one. Donate today!

A Great way to help your centre is to donate your…. Bucks. With your donations of Canadian Tire money, we are able to purchase items we may otherwise not get. Example: kitchen pots and pans. There is a jar in the office to drop them in.

Regularly scheduled events

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

9:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Carpet Tai Chi Bingo Beginner Line Grocery Bridge Scrabble Club Bowling Dancing Shopping 12:15 p.m. 11:15 a.m. FitWalk 11:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Qi Gong Tai Chi Intermediate 1:00 p.m. Line Dancing 1:00 p.m. Canasta 1:00 p.m. Euchre Crib 1:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Whist 6:45 p.m. Bridge Scrabble Club

WHGG WEEKLY GAMES

Game Day Time Cost Monday Carpet Bowling (Luncheon days & holiday 9:15 a.m. $2.00 Mondays, there is no bowling)

Euchre Monday 1:00 p.m. $3.00

Saturday 10:30 a.m. $3.00 Bridge

(Contract/Rubber) Monday 6:30 p.m. $3.00

Canasta Tuesday 1:00 p.m. $2.00 (Hand & Foot)

Whist Tuesday 1:00 p.m. $3.00

Crib Thursday 1:00 p.m. $3.00

Thursday 6:45 p.m. $3.00 Scrabble Sundays 12:00 p.m. $5.00

Exercise Classes

Qi Gong Monday 11:15 a.m. (Luncheon On-going $2.00 days class is 10:00 a.m.) Tai Chi Practice Tuesday 10:00 a.m. On-going $2.00 (no instructor) Thursday 11:00 a.m.

FitWalk Tuesday 12:15 a.m. 10 week session started $50.00 for the 10 January 14th, 2020 week session

Line Dancing Thursday 10:00 a.m. Beginners Continued is Beginners continued 10 weeks and started class is $50.00 for Jan. 16th, 2020 a 10 week session

Intermediate is 10 Friday 10:15 a.m. weeks and started Jan. Inter. class is 17th, 2020 $50.00 for a 10 week session

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9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Scrabble Club Qi Gong 10:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Bingo Reflexology 10:00 Co-op 8:45 Bridge 10:30 12:00 12:00 Monthly Luncheon FitWalk 12:15 Beginner Line Dance Intermediate Line 12:00 10:00 Dance 10:15 Canasta 1:00 Euchre 1:00 Tai Chi 11:00 Whist 1:00 Bridge 6:30 Crib 1:00

Scrabble Club 6:45

Cyanotype Art show 3:30 pm 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Scrabble Club Facility Closed Tai Chi 10:00 Bingo Beginner Line Dance Safeway 8:45 Bridge 10:30 12:00 12:00 10:00 FitWalk 12:15 Intermediate Line Tai Chi 11:00 Dance 10:15 Jubilations Canasta 1:00 4:30pm Crib 1:00 Whist 1:00 Scrabble Club 6:45

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Scrabble Club Carpet Bowling 9:15 Tai Chi 10:00 Bingo Reflexology 10:00 Co-op 8:45 Bridge 10:30 12:00 12:00 Qi Gong 11:15 FitWalk 12:15 Cash Casino 9:30 Intermediate Line Stage West 10:30 Dance 10:15 Euchre 1:00 Canasta 1:00 Beginner Line Dance 10:00 Walmart Northland Board Meeting 1:30 Whist 1:00 Mall 11:00 Tai Chi 11:00 Bridge 6:30 Crib 1:00

Scrabble Club 6:45