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“THE BUZZ” cont’d from front page From Sept. 5-7 at Centennial Concert Hall, the hilarious parody of The Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy, 50 Shades The Musical, will make its debut in The Peg. A resounding hit in Chicago and New York, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 50 Shades The Musical opens with a ladies book club deciding to read Fifty Shades of Grey. Through their interpretation of Phil Fontaine the novel, the audience is led on an uproarious roller coaster ride through this unlikely bestseller. The show is Roger Hamelin’s full of dance numbers and original football card songs delivered by an outrageous cast with a live, on-stage band. have been inducted into the Hall. “This is my show,” Sam said. “I Joe Wilder Kas Vidruk circa 1952 went to Chicago, saw it, loved it and This year’s list includes, the late Abe Kovnats, one of the greatest officials had to bring it to Winnipeg. It’s so Derby will be held at Assiniboia funny, so entertaining. I can’t imag- in Canadian history, both as an Downs on Monday, Aug. 5... amateur and CFL referee; builder KAS VIDRUK ine anyone who wouldn’t love it.” (1925 - 1986) Tickets, at $59.50 & $49.50 plus ••• Joseph Salay from Rivers, Man.; applicable service charges, are on sale Phil Fontaine, the 68-year-old Bud Irving, who played in four Grey Kas Vidruk was born in Siaule, now. Just call Ticketmaster at 1-855- Manitoba Indigenous People’s leader Cup games (1945, 1946, 1947 and Lithuania on October 6th, 1925. After 985-5000 or visit Ticketmaster.ca. For and former National Grand Chief, 1950) with the Blue Bombers and attending St. Paul's High School, more information, just log on to wants the federal government to rec- was a three-time CFL all-star (1947, believe it or not he got his start in foot- http://50shadesthemusical.com/ ognize a sixth world “genocide.” And 1948 and 1949) and then became ball as a player in 1942 signing with it’s a genocide that Fontaine says one of the greatest officials in CFL the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at the ••• occurred right here in Canada. history; former Blue Bomber, the tender age of 17 years for the prince- The former president of the Currently, our federal government late Cec (the Milkman) Luining ly sum of $50 as older players left for Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Joseph Parliament recognizes five “official from Selkirk; Gord Steeves, the the War, making him perhaps the (Joe) Wilder, was recently named genocides” -- the Holocaust, the brilliant coach who was known as youngest player in CFL history at president of the Jewish Foundation of Holodomor, the Armenian genocide, The Godfather of Brandon Football; that time. During his professional Manitoba. Wilder, 78, is an honored the atrocities in Rwanda and the Churchill High School head coach career he played both offense and Winnipeg lawyer who has held a lead- atrocities in the Bosnian city of Ron Gustafson who went on to be defense as a centre, guard, tackle ership position with the Canadian Srebrenica. the commissioner of the Winnipeg and linebacker. Jewish Congress, the Canada Israel Fontaine recently wrote a column High School Football League from While still playing with the Committee, the Winnipeg Jewish in the Toronto Star in which he 2000-2010; the late George Eakin, Bombers, Vidruk taught high school Community Council and the Royal asked parliament to recognize a a longtime amateur player and and was a lecturer at the University Winnipeg Ballet. He is a former politi- sixth genocide: Canada's aboriginal official; former St. Paul’s High of Manitoba. After retiring from the cian and is a Senior Partner at the policies during the last century, School star and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Vidruk was extremely law firm of Wilder, Wilder & Langtry... including the residential schools Bomber Grey Cup champion Roger active both as a teacher and became For old time country music fans, system, the nutritional experiments Hamelin; the outstanding St. James deeply involved in supporting the Tuesday, Sept. 10, should be a great on malnourished First Nations adults Rams star Marshall Quelch; and Winnipeg amateur sports community. night in the city. 56-year-old Dwight and children in the 1940s and '50s former Tec Voc head coach Arnold It was perhaps after teaching high Yoakam will play Winnipeg’s Burton and forced relocations. Taylor... school for three years, and then being Cummings Theatre... Ever tried to be The Harper Government has not The list goes on. Former Daniel appointed the Phys. Ed. Supervisor in two places at once? On Saturday, acknowledged the request and the Mac High School star Michael for the Norwood School Division that Nov. 2, the Winnipeg Jets play the Canadian Museum for Human Kachmar who went on to become an would lead to his contribution as a Chicago Black Hawks at MTS Centre Rights which will open in 2014, has almost legendary coach; the late builder to amateur football and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers face refused to use the term “genocide,” George Depres Sr. who played with Kas retired after a long and suc- the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Investors to describe any of the the Canadian St. Paul’s High School and the cessful career in June 1986._Bottom Group Field. Both games start at government’s aboriginal policies. Winnipeg Rods and went to become line, Kas Vidruk was always there to exactly 2 p.m. and both games are on a champion coach with the Rods; make sure the amateur athletes got national television: the football game ••• the late Eddie Cass who created the the recognition they deserved and on TSN and the hockey game on The Manitoba Football Hall of St. Paul’s High School football made sure his disapproval was CBC. Meanwhile, for horse racing Fame will hold its annual induction program; and the remarkable Kas shown to anyone who referred to it fans, the Breeders Cup from Santa ceremony at the Canad Inns Vidruk. as "minor sport". Anita Race Track in L.A. will be in full Destination Fort Garry on Aug. 8 at Jim Ladd from the Football swing. It will be fun to be a sports fan 11:30 a.m. The luncheon will honor Manitoba selection committee pro- As well, there will be four teams on that day... Speaking of horse rac- a long list of former amateur football vided us with a beautiful biography inducted into the Hall at the lunch- ing, the $75,000 Manitoba Lotteries stars, coaches and builders who of the late Mr. Vidruk: eon on Aug. 8: the 1954 Canadian Continued on next page Glenn’s Moving Service • Household / Commercial Over 30 Years SENIOR’S • In House Moves Experience! DISCOUNT • Local & Long Distance • Appliance Removal For more information,

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Whether for summer, winter, or Ownership options insurance to maintain payments if year-round use, a vacation property When you make your purchase, you or your spouse are unable to that you can call your own is a you’ll need to decide how you want work. There is typically a less liquid dream shared by many Canadians. to structure the ownership of your market for vacation properties. A Some people want access to recre- forced sale could net significantly property. You might decide to regis- ■ ational activities, such as skiing or ter ownership in the name of only less than the property’s true value. Manitoba’s fishing. Others simply want a relax- one spouse, particularly if the other ing environment where their family spouse is a business owner and is can meet, away from the stresses of Written and published by Investors Group concerned about potential creditors. as a general source of information only. It is Largest day to day life. Whatever your rea- However, many couples choose to not intended as a solicitation to buy or sell sons, it’s important to consider the register the property jointly. In such specific investments, nor is it intended to financial implications of owning a cases, the property passes automati- provide tax, legal or investment advice. second property. Here are some Readers should seek advice on their specif- cally to the surviving spouse upon ic circumstances from an Investors Group Tea Cup areas to investigate before you pur- death, and does not form part of the Consultant. chase your dream retreat. deceased owner’s estate. The advan- Insurance products and services offered Paying for your dream tages are that probate and other through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. (in estate fees may not apply, and the Québec, a financial services firm). 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Gimli Glider This past week marked the 30th Captain Pearson got another free anniversary of the infamous Gimli meal in Gimli this week, and there’s Glider. now a street in the community that On July 23rd 1983, an Air bears his name. He retired ten years Canada 767, flight 143, made a suc- after flight 143, and has been pretty cessful landing on an abandoned much relegated to a small chapter in airstrip at Gimli Manitoba. The Canada’s aviation history. plane ran out of fuel on a flight from He doesn’t get offered book deals, Montreal to Edmonton. or fancy speaking gigs like Sully The reasons for that classic snafu Sullenberger, the Hero of the Hudson. would take far too long to detail. The Pearson has not even been awarded pilot, Captain Bob Pearson had the Order of Canada. experience flying gliders, and he Far from being treated as a hero brought the big plane down with no at the time by Air Canada, Pearson power or hydraulics. There were no was demoted for six months after serious injuries to the 69 passengers landing the Glider. I interviewed on board. him 15 years ago on the anniver- It’s safe to say that landing the sary. He shrugged and said .. “No Space Shuttle was quite a bit easier big deal. A deadstick landing is one than what Pearson achieved that day. of the first things you learn in pilot It became a classic scenario in flight training.” simulators that were used in pilot The man must be Canadian. training. The first several times that anyone tried it, the result was a sim- I’m Roger Currie ulated crash with serious casualties.

Confession time Confession time .. I should stay net worth at somewhere between away from my computer, especially 7 and 14 million dollars. when I have a credit card in hand. In an interview with the New This past week I came oh so close to Yorker a few years ago, Oz was quot- being victimized by an internet ed as saying “I want no more barri- scam. It was a very persuasive ad for ers between patient and medicine. I a weight loss supplement using would take us back a thousand green coffee bean extract. Have you years, when our ancestors lived in heard of this one? Lose 17 pounds in small villages, and there was always barely a month, and you don’t have a healer in the group.” to exercise ! It’s an interesting pipedream, and Sounds very much like my kind of when he first appeared with Oprah weight loss plan, so I ordered the and others, he seemed to be genuine magic pills. The thing that made it all and sincere in his efforts to help seem worthwhile was what appeared those with obesity and other prob- to be an endorsement by Dr. Oz. He lems related to lifestyle. is the most famous health care guy You very much wanted to believe on TV, and a product of Oprah that Dr. Oz was one of the good guys. Winfrey’s school of celebrity. But if you spend any time online, you He has very impressive medical begin to wonder if there are any ‘good credentials, and he claims that all of guys’ when it comes to health care. the wonder potions that say he has endorsed them, are phony. Try I’m Roger Currie Googling ‘green coffee and Dr. Oz’ ...... and see what you think. Roger Currie is a Winnipeg writer He claims to have lawyers work- and broadcaster. ing fulltime to take down those ads He is heard regularly on CJNU, like the one I fell for. Other articles Nostalgia Radio about the good doctor estimate his www.cjnu.ca/c-corner.shtml

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204-471-1533 Email: [email protected] Page 6 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V12N1 • August 1 - 26, 2013 A Million Senior Voices Movies By James Twyman "The senior audience just isn't George Cappannelli adds, "Boomers for Baby reliable," the man said to me. "Why and elders are being underestimat- do you think most movies are made ed. Decision-makers beware. You for young people? It's because older are not only leaving money on the Boomers people don't go to the movies. If they table, but in ignoring this market did, more would be made for them." you are poking a bear that is about I couldn't believe my ears. I was to wake up and bite you. They want speaking to a distribution "specialist," more than you are giving them." and older a consultant to independent produc- So I believe its time to launch this By Roger Currie ers like myself trying to get their films campaign and make our voices heard! in front of large audiences. A movie We've created a petition and survey I can relate to a great deal of what I co-wrote and produced called that will be distributed to all the key James Twyman is saying in the Redwood Highway was ready to be it's unlikely, but if you can do it, individuals in the movie business. It article called A Million Senior Voices. released, and this man was recom- then they'll definitely take notice." means that everyone in the industry Movies have been the overriding mended by a friend to help. A million seniors telling Hollywood making decisions about which films passion in my life for more than 45 According to him, it was a pointless that it's time for senior cinema to be get made and which ones don't, or years, and they have frequently trying to focus on seniors - the group taken seriously! I thought about that what films will or will not receive prop- helped me make a living in a variety we made Redwood Highway for. for the rest of the day and it didn't er distribution, will see this report and of ways. According to the 2011 Canadian take long to realize he was right. It's will have to rekon with its contents. I In 1969-70 I spent a year working census there are 9.6 million baby easy to throw out numbers and data, can already tell what it will reveal -- as assistant manager at several Boomers, 10.4 million in the genera- but a petition with one million that the senior community wants and Winnipeg movies theatres, including tions older than boomers totalling 20 names, all of them lending their voic- deserves inspiring films that relate to the Met where I now have the pleas- million seniors in Canada as of 2011. es to a campaign for better senior their own lives. Knowing that there ure of hosting a series called Dinner "There are over seventy-six million entertainment - that would get some are a million people ready to buy tick- and a Movie. I was 22 then, and Boomers in the US, and forty-three attention. ets to senior-oriented films will be the watched literally every movie that million people over sixty-five," I said One million signatures may be difference between two movies a year came to town, regardless of quality. to him. "I'm pretty sure most of them just a starting place, but it repre- and 20. Like others of my generation, I’m still see movies." sents something that has never So, what can you do? It's very now much more discriminating, but The answer was the same. In his been tapped in the film industry simple. Just go to www.seniorcine- I still manage to get to a movie in a mind, and in the minds of many in before - the largest demographic ma.com and fill out the survey. It theatre almost once a week on aver- the film industry, people over fifty- in the country standing up and will only take about two minutes, age. Industry figures suggest that’s five are not worthy of attention, and demanding attention. Consider but the results could be astounding. way above average for Canadians are grossly neglected, especially in these statistics: One thousand People like the consultant I met who are collecting old age security. theaters. An occasional film like The boomers turn 65 in Canada every won't be able to dismiss you any Many of my contemporaries tell Best Exotic Marigold Hotel breaks day and will for the next 20 years. longer. The entire film industry will me they stopped going to the movies free and gets some attention, but it's The 50+ generation represents 45% have to take notice, and they will regularly at least a decade ago. They the exception, not the rule. of the US population; an American definitely respond. It's up to you. Let cite a variety of reasons, but for That trend is about to change. turns 50 every seven seconds, which your voice be heard and let's go to many it was a gradual drift caused There is a movement gaining is more that 12,500 people every see some great movies. ■ by a growing dissatisfaction with the speed, what I like to call Senior day; the 55+ age group controls ...... movies that were being offered. Cinema, to which producers, distri- more than three-fourths of America's Graphic violence is a major turn-off, About James Twyman: bution companies and even the big wealth; Baby Boomers account for but a larger factor seems to be the Hollywood studios are starting to 40% of total consumer demand; and James Twyman is the New York absence of good storytelling and an pay attention. They're paying atten- seniors have a net worth 3 times Times bestselling author of 15 books, absence of characters to care about. tion because they don't have a that of younger generations. However as well as the producer/director/ Those in the 60 plus generation choice. As the Baby Boom popula- you look at it, this is not a genera- writer of five films including the who still go the movies at all, will tion reaches retirement age, there's tion to take for granted. award-winning feature film Indigo. generally show up to watch films an enormous need for quality films "I love to go to see movies and His newest film, Redwood Highway, about great events of relatively with strong senior characters engaged I would go more if there were films starring two-time Academy Award recent history, with recognizable in stories that resonate with them. worth seeing," Karen K., 56, said. nominee Shirley Knight and film stars. Examples this past year It's already begun -- movies such as "I don't think I'm any different than legend Tom Skerritt,will debut on include Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, Quartet and Amour being among others my age. The problem isn't in National Grandparents Day, Sunday and 42, the story of Jackie the latest - but that's only the tip of our motivation, it's about choices. Sept 8, and will be previewed earlier Robinson’s debut with the Brooklyn the iceburg. I'm not interested in seeing Iron Man that week in senior residences around Dodgers, with Harrison Ford as the "What you need are numbers," 3, but as soon as a movie comes out the nation. He currently travels legendary Branch Rickey. the man said. "If you're so convinced I can relate to, I'm there." around the world promoting films for Spielberg and George Lucas, who there's a big audience for films like AgeNation is an multi-platform what he believes to be the most impor- were both responsible many of Redwood Highway, prove it. Get a website and organization that caters tant, and underserved film audience Hollywood’s blockbuster hits barely million seniors to join together and to "people who weren't born yester- in history - elders. For more info, visit: a generation ago, had some interest- demand better entertainment. I think day." Its founder and president www.seniorcinemacircle.com Continued on page 8

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Movies for Baby Boomers..., cont’d from page 6 VACATION & TRAVEL: ing predictions about the future of satellite, you will be exposed to some movies when each spoke recently at of the best storytelling that has ever the School of Cinematic Arts at the been put on film, and the vast Las Vegas is Hot! University of Southern California. majority of it has always been suit- Spielberg said that Lincoln came very able for all ages, to invoke the time- close to not showing up on the big honoured mantra of film classifiers screen at all. Instead it might have of which I am one. an HBO feature, and he predicted Is it a forlorn waste of time to No, it’s Really Hot. that similar stories will go directly to hope that someone destined to be By Scott and Sally Taylor TV more and more in the future. the next Spielberg or Lucas, or What then will be left to see in the- Hitchcock or John Ford might re- atres? More and more it is likely to be discover the ability to produce enter- LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Sometime the entire flight, you have your lap- giant spectacles in 3D, with hugely tainment that is suitable for the between the day’s fourth different top, tablet and other devices handy. expensive special effects, and mini- broadest possible audience? buffet and another wager on jockey Obviously, we also flew in the mal dialogue. Both Spielberg and Frank Capra made You Can’t Joel Rosario at Belmont, you just summer. That meant that Las Vegas Lucas warned that ticket prices will Take it With You in 1938, and it won have to get up and go for a long walk. was incredibly hot (47 C last continue to climb, and anyone look- the Oscar as Best Picture of the That’s the one thing we’ve learned Saturday), but the savings you get ing for thoughtful drama on a human to do in Las Vegas. If you need to kill from flying out of Grand Forks did- scale will probably do better staying time and feel better about yourself n’t come with a gigantic winter pain at home watching their flat screens. head out to the strip and start walk- in the behind. Films like the ones I mentioned, ing. When you do that, you kill three Must admit, it’s unlikely we’d and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, birds with one giant step – (1) you get drive to North Dakota and fly which James Twyman mentioned, out of the smoke in the casino, (2) Allegiant in winter. You’d need have been regarded by Hollywood as actually get a little exercise and (3) another bag for winter clothes, you’d non-recurring events for more than a you get to watch people and People have a car to clean off and warm-up generation. They do very well with Watching just might be one of the and there is no guarantee you’d get the older audience, but it has long most interesting activities you can to your flight without our unpre- been thought that there simply are undertake in America’s Disneyland dictable winter weather delaying you not enough potential box office dol- for Adults. somewhere. But clearly, as a sum- lars there to drive the industry. The We love Las Vegas. We love The mer form of southern travel, it’s well Lionel Barrymore Roger Currie as a Strip, the people, the sports books, worth it. better bet in this entertainment teenager. ‘gamble’ are the superhero block- the shows and the food. Love it all. When we stay in Vegas, we like busters like Man of Steel. In the Year. Lionel Barrymore played the Sure, we’re in our 60s and so we The Mirage. The pool is terrific, the words of Variety, the show business 60 Plus head of a colourful family, hate the prices, the cigarettes and location is perfect, the hotel’s air- bible for more than a century, the who was also physically challenged. the odds of winning, but still, when it cleansing system keeps out most of latest go round of the Superman I first saw the movie in the early comes to getting away, having a few the smoke, it’s not the priciest resort saga is definitely boffo, if not Socko ! 1960’s when I was a teenager. I laughs and killing a few days, noth- on The Strip, but the location is per- Clearly the industry is at a signif- never thought of Barrymore’s char- ing beats “Fabulous” Las Vegas, Nev. fect. Yes, it’s getting a little dated, icant turning point. Personally, acter as being impossibly old, and Sure, it can get old pretty quickly. but unless you’re staying at the I tend to gaze into the future though therefore irrelevant. I didn’t even That’s why we never go for more Cosmopolitan, the Vdara, the Aria, the eyes of a skeptical journalist think of him as a senior. The late than three days at a time. After the Wynn, the Encore, the MGM who always hopes to be pleasantly 1930’s were hugely different from awhile you can get tired of slot Grand or the brand new Crystals, all surprised when things turn out today in many ways, but You Can’t machines and high-calorie buffets. of the Strip resorts are getting a lit- better than expected. ‘Better than Take it With You was a hit. On the upside, if you’re just looking tle dated – or are just way too tacky. expected’ would be what James Maybe there are some lessons to be to get out of town, do something total- Granted, we don’t go to Vegas for Twyman is advocating and cam- learned by studying fairly recent his- ly different and do it relatively eco- the early morning clubbing scene at paigning for. He’s looking for a world tory. Ted Turner has obviously done nomically, you can’t beat Las Vegas. spots like 1 Oak, the Bank or where Senior Cinema becomes a that to great success with TCM. ■ For the first time we tried the Hakkasan, nor do we spend anytime profitable phenomenon. hottest Winnipeg travel fad – driving shopping (Sally would rather watch To my mind, Steven Spielberg and ...... to Grand Forks and taking an a ball game in the Sports Book than Allegiant Air flight. On our flight last pay way too much for a pair of George Lucas have not made many Roger Currie is a regular contributor mistakes in their successful careers. week, it was packed with Winnipeggers, shoes), but if you’re interested, I think they are more likely to be right to Senior Scope. Besides his beloved many of them we knew. Chanel’s windows in the Bellagio that watching movies in a theatre will partner Janice, movies continue to be Allegiant is cheap (in comparison have the new fall fashions despite become more and more the domain the abiding passion in his life. to flying Air Canada, West Jet or the fact it was 37.7 C at the time. of the Under 60 crowd, while the rest Delta out of Winnipeg, we saved For many Winnipeggers, Vegas of us will spend more time in our liv- Among other movie connections, he between $500 and $1,000 and we has become the early week or week- ing room with remotes in hand. serves as a member of the Manitoba didn’t have to fly home at 11:30 end of choice, because there are But if you will indulge me for a Film Classification Board. p.m.), but it isn’t perfect. With their simply so many things you can do moment, let me lay out a third path old planes, lack of in-flight enter- that you can’t – or won’t -- do in that could unite all of us who love Roger can also be heard doing news tainment and al la carte everything, Winnipeg. storytelling on a screen, regardless and commentary on CJNU, Nostalgia you should buy a bag of goodies Now, like many Winnipeggers, we of when we were born. If you watch Radio ( www.cjnu.ca ) before you board (snacks are cheap- tend to visit The Strip at least once, Turner Classic Movies on cable or er in the airport than they are on the maybe twice, a year. On this trip, we plane), make sure you have a book saw the Cirque de Soleil show, KA, and a couple of magazines or simply at the MGM Grand (the first time be so tired you just doze off for the that the stage, honest, the stage, is duration of your 2 1/2-hour flight. the actual star of the show), wan- As well, make sure you pay for dered past the Andy Warhol Show at your carry-on. It’s worth it. You board the Bellagio, spent a couple of days sooner (and thus you can get to sleep wagering on horse racing, hockey sooner) and if you do stay awake for and baseball at the Caesar’s Palace Continued on next page V12N1 • August 1 - 26, 2013 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 9

Las Vegas, cont’d from page 8 6) Be ready to walk. There is nothing more fun than walking the Strip at night, so pack good, comfortable walking shoes. 7) All of the resort swimming pools are great fun (although if you go in the winter, it will be cold here and there is often upgrading and renovations being done at the pools). Still, if it’s fall, spring or summer, pack a bathing suit, sunscreen and a good book. Man (or woman) cannot exist on slot machines and poker tables alone. 8) The shows in Vegas are tremen- The buffet at The Paris. Cirque du Soleil’s KA, where the stage is the star. dous. From Jerry Seinfeld to Celine Dion to David Copperfield and all and Mirage Sports Books (it’s been 2) When we go to Vegas, we want to to the front door of any Strip resort the Cirque du Soleil extravaganzas, completely renovated is now the best be on “The Strip.” That’s where the without delay, and it’s only about $25. you will never be short of entertain- book in Vegas), spent hours at the fun is (that’s why we love the Mirage) 5) Everybody who visits Las Vegas for ment. But most of the shows can be Mirage pool (yep, watching people) and that’s where you’ll probably end expensive if you don’t look around and even took a cab down to The up running into people you know. the first time always seems to hear about the great buffet tables. Just for deals. And there are deals – great Palms to see if the Sports Book is as So before you leave, sign up for as deals – especially in summer. Some good as they say (it’s not) and to go many hotel deals as you can. Go to about every hotel has one and, at the big hotels on the strip, the food is gen- shows are cheaper on Monday or to an afternoon movie. Google and ask it for a list of all the Tuesday nights, others have great However, if you are thinking of hotels on the strip. Go to the hotel erally very good. Right now, there is only one way to enjoy the best buffets two-for-one offers. If you’re set on going to Vegas for the first time or if websites and sign up for regular seeing one particular entertainer on you haven’t been since the 60s or email reports. You’ll start getting on the strip. The Caesar’s Palace (Wyndham) Resorts have a spectacu- your only weekend in Vegas, you will 70s and you’re ready to do it again, great offers that will allow you to likely be stuck paying retail, but if then here are some tips to make the stay in a higher-end Strip resort for lar buffet deal, The Buffet or Buffets. For $49, you get a 24-hour pass to the you’re just looking for a show and it trip go smoothly. For neophytes, not a lot of money. doesn’t matter which night you go, even “older” neophytes and, yes, we buffets at Planet Hollywood, Harrah’s, 3) Shop around for airline deals and Rio, Paris (we absolutely love the buf- ask the concierge at your resort if did meet a few, nothing is familiar, there are any deals out there. so here are eight ways to make the the best possible schedules. If it’s fet at Paris), the Flamingo, Bally’s and difficult go by quickly so the fun can summertime, think seriously about The Quad (you can add on to get A weekend in Las Vegas can be a start without a hitch. heading down to Grand Forks or Caesar’s and the high-end Rio seafood lot of fun, but it can be more fun if Fargo to get a cheap, direct flight on buffet). It was the best thing we ever you have a smooth arrival and you 1) Plan ahead. Don’t decide on Allegiant. did. With a $49 pass (and believe me get settled in quickly. Thursday that you want to go on it’s probably going to cost you $49 a And sure, there is probably a slot Friday. It’s too expensive and there 4) As you land at little McCarran day to eat in Vegas even if you eat at International Airport listen for the machine with your name on it or a are no flights left anyway. Give your- McDonald’s and Denny’s), you no poker table awaiting your arrival, self a month to plan the trip proper- flight attendant’s baggage claim longer argue about where or what announcement. Then when you de- but remember, you can always gam- ly, get the best hotel at the best rates you’re going to eat. Just pop into the ble at the Casinos of Winnipeg or at or buy an all-in airline vacation and plane just follow the signs right to buffet, eat as little or as much as you your bags. You can take a shuttle to Assiniboia Downs. It’s the other stuff do your best to get a direct flight for like -- without feeling you just blew a that makes a Vegas vacation more a good price. many hotels but we always just grab $30 buffet on a salad – and then get a taxi. It’s quick, easy, takes you right fun than any adult should be back out to the penny slots. allowed to have. ■ Page 10 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V12N1 • August 1 - 26, 2013 VACATION & TRAVEL: Road Trip! Simplify Travel With Older Loved Ones By Lisa M. Petsche If you are planning to take an older Arrange for your relative to visit conditioned environments and cool Stop approximately once per hour relative on a vacation involving car the doctor pre-trip. Share your trav- evenings for stretch breaks or short walks. travel, thorough preparation is the el plans and any health-related con- -Sufficient prescription and over- Choose stops that have clean, key to success, especially if the per- cerns, such as motion sickness or the-counter medications to cover the well-lit restrooms with good accessi- son has special health care needs. circulation problems. time you plan to be away, plus a few bility. Follow these tips for a safe and If your relative has trouble walk- extra days‚ worth in case your Wear seatbelts and, if your rela- enjoyable stay. ing long distances, rent a folding return is delayed tive is in the front seat, ensure that wheelchair or ensure that the places the headrest is centred at the back Planning you plan to visit have some wheel- -Sunscreen, insect repellent, anti- of their head. Set realistic expectations for the chairs available. histamine and motion sickness Encourage your relative to shift trip. Consider your relative's needs Have your car checked and serv- tablets their weight often and to do neck and and limitations. iced before departure. -A list of all health conditions and shoulder stretches and foot flexes. Make plans and start necessary If you are going to an unfamiliar medications in case of a medical preparations well in advance. Make area, obtain a road map and study emergency Lodging lists to keep organized and prevent it. If you belong to an automobile -Any necessary medical equipment When checking in, ask for a room last-minute chaos. club, take advantage of its route- and supplies, such as a walking aid, close to the lobby or elevator. Include your relative in the prepa- planning service. food supplements, incontinence A ground-floor room is ideal in case rations to the best of their ability. Plan to do as much driving as pads or diabetic supplies of an emergency in which elevators Research the accessibility of possible during off-peak traffic become inoperable. accommodations and attractions times. Or choose the scenic route if -A cushion or two for comfortable positioning in the car If your relative has a back prob- you wish to visit. If you are planning time and your relative‚s sitting toler- lem, request a room with a recently to stay at a motel or hotel, make ance permit. -An extra pair of eyeglasses and replaced mattress. reservations, especially if you will spare hearing aid batteries need specific features such as a Packing -Sunglasses and umbrellas (the lat- Recreation room with handicapped facilities or Include the following items when ter primarily for instant shade) a ground floor room. drawing up a packing list: Space out activities and allow Learn the location of the nearest -A pillow and a nightlight ample time for each. hospital in any areas you plan to -Loose-fitting, breathable clothing, Schedule outings for the time of -Snacks and a cooler containing day when your relative‚s energy level visit. Avoid destinations where a comfortable walking shoes, a wide- sandwiches and beverages hospital is far away. brimmed hat, and a cardigan for air- is highest. 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Landing in LAOS - PART ONE © Story by Rick Goodman. Photos by Beatrice Daigneault. A friend of mine told me that he not have to eat fish heads." But... deal. For something like $22.00 a was taking his family back to his I did NOT mention the sauteed car picked us up at the airport and home country of Laos for a six week crickets and grubs. Or the lizard drove us to a small, clean, quiet holiday and invited my wife Bea and soup. Haa HaaHaa Haa Haa. hotel. They checked us in, gave us a I to come along. Work was at a Surprise. wakeup call, fed us breakfast and standstill so I surprised myself by What is it about flying that wears drove us back to the airport. Up booking a trip to Laos. Not, however a body out? We got on a plane in where we live it's pretty hard to get as surprised as Bea. Saskatoon. Drank coffee, and after a breakfast for that price. Checking the airlines we found while got off the plane. Got on anoth- It's about an hour’s flight from that because of the short booking er plane in Vancouver, drank every- Bangkok to Vientiane. We paid our return fare from Saskatoon to thing we could get our hands on, ate entry fee and got our visas without Bangkok, Thailand would be around plastic wrapped Air Canada mystery any problems. Chai and his brother $1700.00 and around $150.00 one meals, napped, and after a very long in law Chai were waiting for us when way each from Bangkok to Vientiane, time got off the plane. Got on anoth- we came out the doors. They bun- the capital of Laos. er plane in Tokyo and drank beer. (As dled us into a truck and took us on With better planning you should an aside we had some time to kill in a quick tour. We later learned that, yes, we both fit be able to get there for around Tokyo so I thought I would make use Vientiane is the capital of Laos and on one elephant. $1500.00. Pay attention to the rout- of the washroom. Wow. High tech, it's largest city with a population of ing however. Going thru Hong Kong I can't even begin to describe it. There around 755,000. It's situated on the There was a lady sitting behind a is cheaper than going thru Tokyo but was a throne in there that looked to Mekong River near the border with table on a street beside the monu- the layover is torturous. You’re going me like it was equipped to handle the Thailand. Probably the most iconic ment park selling a pig. Nice pig, to be in the air for around 20 hours normal scope of business but might landmark in Vientiane is the Patuxai great presentation, cooked to a so I would suggest that you get to also be able to give you a bath and a Gate in the Thannon Lanxing district. beautiful dark brown, whacked into Bangkok as quickly as you can. hot wax and maybe even remove Architecturally Laotian, it does how- chunks with the head front and cen- Having booked the trip we decided your appendix if you didn't know ever remind you of the Arc de ter and the sausages piled behind. that maybe we should know a little how to drive it and pushed the wrong Triomphe in Paris. It was built be- This reminded the two Chai’s that bit about this country. Like, for button. It scared me and that's all tween 1957 and 1968 with American it was time for lunch so off we went example, what's it like there? Where I'm going to say about it. The plastic money and cement intended for the to a Feu or Pho restaurant in the is it and why should we go there? Do wrapped mystery meal came with construction of a new airport. (I like morning market. we have to eat fish heads? Can we chopsticks so I suspected that if we to think that somebody had a fore- ...... ride elephants? weren't getting close we we at least boding of just what the Americans A little time on the computer told headed in the right direction. were capable of doing with airplanes. Rick Goodman lives in Ile A LA us that Laos is a country with a trop- Six hours after leaving Tokyo we Not long after Laos would become the Crosse, Saskatchewan. He likes to ical monsoon climate with the cooler got off the plane in Bangkok. most heavily bombed country on travel and can be reached at dry season being from November to Absolutely bushed. I felt like I'd earth.) Originally known as the [email protected]. February. It's in southeast Asia, is flapped my arms all the way there. Anousavali (Memory) for Laotian sol- landlocked and is 12 timezones away Just could not wait to get to our diers who died in WWII and the Cont’d next issue: Starting off with from Saskatoon. Thailand is on it's guesthouse for a shower and some Independence War against the French a good hearty lunch. Then the real western border, with Myanmar sleep. It was around 10:00 in the it was renamed Patuxai (Victory) Gate adventure begins. (Burma) and China to the northwest evening and we had an 8:00 A.M. by the Patet Lao in 1975. and northeast respectively. Vietnam Flight to catch to Vientiane. is to the east and Cambodia to Suvarnabhumi is a modern mega the south. airport. It's huge and very well air As to why we should go there, well conditioned. It took a while to find never mind the adventure of explor- our way around, claim our luggage, ing an exotic country, seeing how dif- and clear customs. Then we had to ferent people live and work. How they find our hotel car and driver. play and celebrate. Never mind the Having done all that we wheeled opportunity to taste different foods, our bags up to the big glass doors smell different smells. To generally be that separate the cool air conditioned immersed in a completely foreign cul- comfort of Suvarnabhumi from the ture. Really, just to experience life in hot, wet, industrial strength sauna a different place. To test ourselves, to that they call Bangkok. The doors see if two old fat people can adapt, opened. Jet lagged and confused we and maybe even thrive in a new envi- stepped out and it was like having a ronment. To see if they can really fit pail of hot water thrown over you and on the same elephant. That's what then being wrapped in a wet wool I told Bea. She's a hard sell. blanket. With maybe a rice bag Really though I had quit paying thrown over your head to cut off attention right after the tropical cli- whatever little air your lungs are mate part. In my mind tropical means managing to suck down. palm trees. I love the idea of sitting in We panicked, did an about face the shade of a palm tree with a cold and sprinted for the air conditioning. drink in my hand while the neighbors And bounced off the doors. I did a back home are polishing their snow little shuffling, weak kneed blind shovels and hoarding sidewalk salt. stagger. Bea had a pretty good Besides, my friend Chai said we Michael Jackson moonwalk going should go. Bea said, "And I suppose when the driver and his helper wres- if Chai said you should jump off a tled us into the car. It must have 107.5 FM GIMLI NEEPAWA bridge..." Somehow it just didn't feel looked like an abduction. Nobody 99.5 FM ARBORG like the right time to tell her about seemed to notice. We didn't care. It the zip lines at Tad Sae Waterfalls was cool in the car. Hello Bangkok! outside of Luang Prabang. We had booked our guesthouse Instead I replied, "Hon, I've been thru TravelersPoint on the internet. 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(FREE), Scrabble Club (FREE). information booths, and gift bags. Call 204- Centre - 180 Poplar Ave. & Brazier. Various Presentatios: Jaw Pain, Mon. Aug. 945-6565 in Winnipeg or toll free, 1-800- Community Singers - N.Kild ladies choir scheduled and drop in activities (pool, 26.10:30 am. One week notice required. 665-6565 requires pianist for Wed.evenings, Sept. - shuffle board, wood shop, Art). Hours: Call 204-956-6490 for times, cost, length May, beginning Sept. 4th, 2013. Resume of 9:30-3:30. EEKALC is home to Local of classes and to register for classes. River East Council for Seniors - Join us www. musical education and experience, audition Colour. For more info, visit A&O: West End - for a hot, delicious meal for 55+. Pre-regis- required. Further info. provided upon inquiry. localcolourart.ca/index.html. Call (Clifton CC 1315 ou. Strathcona St) Clogging Thursdays (FREE tration required. $6.50. Parkside Plaza, Ph. Evelyn Shepel at 204-338-2554 Y 204-669-0730 to confirm if activity still on. 1630 Henderson Hwy. Tues/Thurs/Fri. @ for Summer), Line Dancing Wednesdays, noon. Ph: 204-339-4428. and River East SOCIAL PROGRAMS/ Pembina Active Living (55+) - Summer Social Dance Mondays (FREE), Card play- Meal Program, 1100 Henderson Hwy. SERVICES programs: Bocce, beginning June 12, 10 ers - open Thursdays, Call to set up. Mon/Wed/Fri @noon. Ph: 204-338-6284. am (weather permitting), at Richmond Summer Strollers Tuesdays, Table Tennis Seine River Seniors at Southdale Kings Community Club. Email (FREE) Mon-Fri, Woodcarving Fridays Historic St. James Anglican Church - Community Centre - Creative Writing [email protected] or call 204-269-1903. (FREE), Social Gathering Wednesdays Summer concert series Wednesday Thursdays - Call Denise 204-275-1353; PAL Pedallers - Wednesdays. Call 204- (FREE). Call 204-975-5167 for times, evenings until Aug. 14, 7:30 pm., 195 Monday Urban Poling - Call Sandra 204- 261-4198. PAL Putters - Mondays. Call cost, length of classes and to register for Tylehurst (in the cemetery across from Polo 255-8332; Social Brunch, Aug. 20 204-253-6236. Fishing PALS - meet bi- classes. Park). Admission $10 at door. For line up 204-253-6236 Pembina Hwy. Canad Inn. To register for weekly. Call . Lunch PALs A & O – Seniors Centre Without Walls details go to http://stjamesanglicanchurch 204-253-4599 meets once a month during the summer. following programs, call : program - Free program for 55+ in .ca/Concerts_in_the_Cemetery.html Monday Bridge; Health Fair at Walmart Call 204-269-5383. Still Bloomin’ Garden Club, June 27, 1 pm. Call 204-269-5431. Manitoba. The program operates entirely The Seniors' Choral Society - under the (Empress St.) Aug. 22; Morden Corn & over the telephone and provides older adults direction of Richard Greig, are looking for Apple Festival, Aug. 24; SRS, Sept. 11, Good Neighbours Active Living Centre with a variety of presentations, tours and new members to join them for their 2013- Luncheon; Pansy Fall Supper Sept. 8; (720 Henderson Hwy.) - Programs and activities over the phone. Program presenta- 14 season, beginning Mon., Sept. 9. NO Celebrations Matinee Sept. 24; Starbuck services to 55+: Outreach Program, expres- tions include: The San Diego Zoo, The AUDITION REQUIRED. For more informa- Fall Supper Sept. 29. sive arts, fitness & educational classes, work- Assiniboine Park, The Human Rights tion contact Mary at 204-221-2538, or Good Neighbours Active Living Centre - shops & more. Bookstore, Mon. 1-4 pm & Museum, etc. Please call A & O at email us at [email protected] Home Maintenance Program in Winnipeg Tues.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Hobnobs Café, 204-956-6440 and speak with Silvia Del or visit our website at for Older Adults who are 55+ and who are Mon-Fri, 10 am-1 pm. For more info: 204- Vecchio to register and receive more informa- http://www.seniorscoral looking for various types help within their 669-1710 or visit www.gnalc.ca tion about the July-Sept. Summer Session. society.ca/ home. To find a service provider, please Vital Seniors - St. Mary Magdalene Church, Lion's Place Adult Day Program - is Whirlaway Westerners Square call the Coordinator: 204-806-1303 [email protected] 3 - St. Vital Road. Bridge, Thursdays, Margaret a social day program for seniors, includes DanceClub - Open House, Fri. Sep. 13, or e-mail: . 204-256-3832; Carpet Bowling (looking for physical, mental, and recreational programs. 7 pm, at Kirkfield- Westwood Community Springs Senior Drop In Centre - 725 volunteer coordinator), Tuesdays, Pam 204- Transportation & hot lunch provided. Centre, 165 Sansome Ave. Enjoy Modern Lagimodiere Blvd. 1-4 pm Thur. Aug. 15. 253-9848; Line Dancing Mondays, Membership is $8.06/day. Call 784-1229 Square Dancing! New dancers, both singles Join us for an afternoon of fun and games. Beginners, Prairie Stars, Fridays, Beginners for info. Referrals to the program are made and couples. Your first three dances are free! Open to all people age 55+. Meet new Plus, Warren 204-334-3559; Luncheons through WRHA at 940-2655, or call your For more info call Art/Zoya: 204-632-0698 people; make new friends around free cof- $10, last Tuesday of month, June 204- Home Care Case Coordinator. 256-0414 204- 50 Plus Living Show - Oct. 19-20, Sat. fee, snacks, games, etc. , Scrabble, Mondays, Don Prendergast 55 Plus Seniors Club - 10-5, Sun. 11-5. at Assiniboia Downs. 487-7835, Urban Polling, spring startup, Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre - Bernice, 204-253-9244, Afternoon movie, 1st Programs: Cribbage; Whist; Excercise Admission $5. Free parking. Exhibitor Shuttle Bus runs Wed. mornings for $14 programs; Soup & Sandwich luncheon information call 905-697-1037 or email Tues, Cecile 204-253-4599, Explore restau- from the north end and $15.00 from the rants, last Fri. of mo., Fran 204-269-8584. every 4th Wed. Club membership $11/year. [email protected]. South End. (members). Get lunch, bingo, Call 257-9586 or Joe / Mary 254-8390. www.50pluslivingshow.com. Dakota 55+ Lazers Program - entertainment, refreshments & transportation Variety Norberry-Glenlee CC - of progams at Jonathan Toews Community Programs for seniors CARP - Canadian Association of home. Looking for Bridge Players, Tues., 1-3 at 26 Molgat Ave., St. Vital: Square Dance, Retired Persons, Winnipeg West pm. Volunteers needed for Wed. Programs. Centre, 1188 Dakota St.: Mondays - 204-339-1701 ext. 205 Cribbage, Tuesdays - Line Dancing, Floor Seniors Bingo, Bridge, Red River Seniors Chapter 47 - 1st meeting-Sep. 4, 9:30 am, Elaine: Cards, Light & Lively Fitness: Intermediate at ANAVETS #283 Board Room, 3584 Curling, Wednesdays - Public skating, Whist 256-6654 The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - and various health and education programs, and Beginner. Call for info Portage Ave. Bring a friend and they will 3-203 Duffield St. The Centre offers a variety be entered for a free 1 yr. membership to Thursdays - Floor Shuffle, Kraft Korner. Le Conseil des francophones 55+ - of different programs and services to adults 204-254-1010 CARP. Guest speakers and/or discussion www.stjasc.com Call Karen: ext. 206 is a community-based non-profit org. 55+. Visit to view Its mandate is to ensure the accessibility topics at each meeting. Call Ann-Marie: programs and services. (204) 987-8850 Whirlaway Westerners Dance Club - 204-831-1320 or [email protected] Modern Square Dancing. New single and and availability of French-language K.I.N. Resource Council for Seniors - services and support programs for the The Nearly New Shop - is closing for couple dancers welcomed Fridays, 7-9:30 pm Bluebird Lodge Congregate Meal Program, at Kirkfield Westwood Community Centre, French-speaking population 55 years renovations soon and they need your help 97 Keewatin St., seeking volunteers to help and up who live in Winnipeg to help clearing the store. Fill a garbage bag with 165 Sansome Ave. Membership $2. Cost with the 4:30 meal - 3 hours once a week. per evening $4. Art/Zoya: 204-632-0698. them maintain their autonomy and to clothing for $5! Red lined items not includ- Call 204-774-3085 for details. improve their quality of life. 793-1054, ed in the sale. 961 Portage. Hours: Mon- 55+ Men’s Club - meets Wed. & Thur. 400-107 Des Meurons St. St-Boniface, Sat, 10 am-4 pm. All proceeds from the Addictions and Depression Recovery afternoons, 1-4 pm, at 3172 Portage Ave. Wpg., [email protected]. Nearly New Shop go to the Children’s Group for Seniors 55+ - Wednesdays, Various activities: art and hobby classes Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. 10 am-12 noon, starting Apr. 17 at ACCESS or just enjoy a cup of coffee. 987-8850. Transcona, 845 Regent Ave W. A support VOLUNTEERING High Steppers Seniors - Garage Sale, group for those battling addictions Mensheds Manitoba Inc. - peer run Sat. Aug. 24, 9-3 pm at Winakwa and wanting to improve Mental Health. their ad effectiveness in Senior Scope. Thank Please mention Senior Scope when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track program by men for men at Woodhaven Vista Park Lodge Personal Care Community Centre. BBQ hotdogs and Call Colleen: 204-222-9879. Community Club, 200 Glendale Blvd, Home in St. Vital - Volunteers needed soda will be available too. Check Woodhaven in St James, Tue. and Wed. for the following positions: Cribbage play- www.highstepperswpg.com for more info. Dufferin Senior Citizens Inc., afternoons, 1 pm-4 pm. Call Doug: ers and one to one visiting companions - Sisters of the Holy Rock will perform to 377 Dufferin Ave. - Mondays - Shuffle 832-0629 or 804-5165 various days and times; Assistance with support High Steppers Seniors, a club for Board 9.45 am, Bingo 1 pm; Wednesdays, our Breakfast Programs twice monthly-usu- frail/elderly in southeast Winnipeg, on Sat. 12 noon - soup and perogy lunch. We also Archwood 55Plus Centre (565 Guilbault ally on a Tuesday morning from 7:30 am-9 evening, Sep. 21, at Bethel Community have perogys for sale. Every second Sat: St.) - Offers programs: Nordic Pole Walking, pm; Require a volunteer to do filing and Church. Early bird tickets only $17. Call Dance 12 noon-4 pm, with a 4-piece band Yoga Fit, Zumba Gold, Water Exercise, typing occasionally; Program assistant 204-253-3903 or 204-619-8477 to order and lunch. 204-986-2608 Bowling, Belly Dance, Lite “N” Lively Mondays-1:30-3:30 pm and 6 pm-8 pm. yours. Workout, Line Dancing, Painting & Drawing. 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1 onion, finely chopped 1 500 g yukon gold potatoes, peeled & grated 1 lb 15 ml fresh dill, chopped 1 tbsp -salt & pepper to taste - 1 egg white 1 112 g smoked salmon 4 oz 50 ml sour cream 1/4 cup - cooking spray -

Combine onion, potatoes, dill, salt, pepper and egg white in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Form pancakes by dropping about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) mixture on tray and flattening into disks. Bake in preheated 400 F (200 C) oven until golden brown on bottom about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and turn pancakes over. Return to oven and bake until brown on both sides about 7 minutes more.

Serve pancakes topped with smoked salmon and a dab of sour cream. Garnish with dill sprigs.

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Each person brought a piece workplace study shows that 70% of “humour rooms” with comedy videos, Given the complex workings of the of humour and the hysterical jokes told in the workplace mock gags and humour tapes to give their human body, the immediate benefits response of the group produced their co-workers’ age, sex or employees a quick jolt of laughter of a good bout of laughter are quite better benefits than therapy. Today weight. This not only defeats all the instead of caffeine. The U.S. Digital remarkable. First the heart rate there are a thousand laugh clubs benefits of laughter, the real butt of Equipment Company has deputized drops and blood pressure eases off. around the world and over fifty in the joke, yours, will find itself in a a “grouch patrol” whereupon happy More oxygen is added to the blood Canada. 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I shouldn’t have been at that world to teach children how to smile the immune system helping to fight employees and wards off burnout. meeting. I was just a puppet in there.” and laugh again. off infection. People who laugh a lot Acting as an emotional stimulant, The next best victim is us. All of Laughter, a weapon of mass resur- get fewer colds and have a higher laughter at work in measured doses us. Observational humour that takes rection. Nearly a century and a half tolerance of pain because of the can’t help but increase productivity all of us to task for our human ago, President Abe Lincoln under- immunoglobulin produced in the and longevity of employment. Most foibles is safe by inclusiveness. stood the benefits of humour. process. employees rate a pleasant and happy The biting satirist Mark Twain was “Gentlemen,” he said to his cabinet But it’s got to be a good laugh, eh? work environment higher than a funny but inoffensive because he members, “Why don’t you laugh? 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