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FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Your Children’s Children Need Your Help! - Shirley Hill, CFP - Executive Financial Consultant, Investors Group

In previous issues I outlined the six all the fixings of a modern Canadian are taking a larger piece of the avail- erage. While not every insurance com- pillars of financial planning that all family, they are often unable to see the able pie. In most cases, though, this pany in Canada offers Whole Life any- Licenced Certified Financial Planner forest from the trees when it comes to pie is no longer part of the family budg- more (most once did) several of the professionals practice under. In the financial planning. In the rare et, but thrown to the grandparents to leading insurance carriers continue to December 2014 article I once again instances that they are able to see, manage. offer a strong Whole Life product, with wrote in greater detail on the six pillars their ability to make a material differ- What is old is new again – history is a special emphasis on the traditional of financial planning. I will continue ence in planning for legacy issues is replete with such examples, and insur- Participating Policies, which have organizing information under these often hindered by their financial ance is certainly one of them. It is not made an enormous comeback after principles. So the question needs to be wherewithal. uncommon today to encounter a thir- years of being considered “old and bor- asked, why would I spend so much Indeed, without the intervention of ty-something with an old Whole Life ing”. Indeed, Canada Life is one of the time writing about the same thing even grandparents – potentially like you – insurance policy dating back to the leading purveyors of Participating though the information may be more those little extras, the things genera- early 1980s, with a small death benefit Whole Life today and boasts a dividend thorough? There are so many other tions’ past might have taken for grant- and a massive accumulated cash from their “Par Account” that’s been things that I could be writing about. ed, are set aside. For instance, despite value. Why? Simple – their parents paid to policy holders every single year I write about this again and again very generous tax credits and federal purchased these modest plans under since 1848. How’s that for stability and because of the importance of it. I can’t grants, the Registered Educations the pretense (a correct one, as it so performance? stress enough about the importance of Savings Plan (RESP) remains sadly turned out) that Whole Life was not How does this appeal to you as a working in the six pillars of financial underutilized. Most middle class fami- only a good buy, but that the insur- grandparent? In many ways, Whole planning (The Goal Setting Process, lies in Canada today do live pay cheque ance and cash values would prove Life is a keystone product, one that has The Investment Planning Process, to pay cheque; according to the endured the test of time, year after The Personal Risk Management Canadian Payroll Association, over year. It appeals in a multitude of ways, Process, The Retirement Planning 51% of Canadian households would be Increasingly, grand- not least of which is this product’s abil- Process, and The Estate Planning in serious financial turmoil if they “parents are opting to ity to provide permanent insurance (a 1 Process). These pillars are the guiding missed only one pay cheque. That is shoulder the financial constant coverage, and a constant principles. If adhered to they will not to say, things are tight. Even for those price) for a grandchild who is young, only keep us safe but they will also who earn above average incomes, the burden of helping their highly insurable (good health) and open up opportunities for not only old adage “the more you earn, the more children’s children in affordable. There is an old saying that yourself but also those you care the you spend” is all too true, with bal- Whole Life is “the gift that keeps on giv- most about. looning mortgage debt and refinancing areas of least resistance ing” and there is a sound reasoning Grandchildren – those wonderful all too easy to come by for good income such as post-secondary behind this expression: the cost of grandchildren. I should know as now earners, and with that the hefty car education and insurance. insurance will never be lower than it is we have five. We were expecting four payments, more frequent vacations, today for a child, it will never increase, but we received a bonus. Our youngest and bigger luxury purchases. Only the Previous generations were and the cash values will provide useful daughter, a few months ago delivered most diligent followers of advice from quick to buy Whole Life injections of cash flow when it’s need- twins. We are very blessed. So when I their Financial Planners can usually insurance on their children, ed most, during those critical life speak about the following information I stem that tide and dedicate scarce stages such as higher education, buy- have a very vested interest in the sub- resources to future financial priorities. but today this is far less ing that first home, or getting married. ject on many levels – one from a busi- So as a grandparent, how can you common than it should Whether through the withdrawal of ness point of view, two from a plan- help? Increasingly, grandparents are dividends from the policy, through a ning discipline and last but not least opting to shoulder the financial burden be. direct policy loan, or through the use of from a personal point of view as now of helping their children’s children in ” the cash value as collateral for a loan we have five grandchildren to advocate areas of least resistance (i.e.: those tremendously useful over time. There at a lending institution of their choice, for. I have personally followed and done spaces where parents are happy to are myriad examples in Canada alone a Whole Life insurance policy can be what I am about to share with you as a cede responsibility if someone else is of young adults who have successfully useful for their whole life! When the strategy for all of my grandchildren. willing to foot the bill) such as post- financed part or all of their tuition, time comes, ownership of the plan can This strategy overlaps several pillars – secondary education and insurance. bought their first car, paid for their shift seamlessly from one generation to 1) Goal setting 2) Risk Management Previous generations were quick to buy wedding, and even provided a down the next with very minimal (if any) tax and 3) Estate Planning (the movement Whole Life insurance on their children, payment on their first home – all with consequences, thus allowing your of assets from one generation to anoth- but today this is far less common than the help of their little old Whole Life grandchild to continue making pay- er on a tax effective basis). it should be. Rather, with the rising policy that Mom and Dad bought for ments – if that’s even necessary at that As someone who’s successfully prominence of RESPs, parents have them years ago. If this approach point. Indeed, most Whole Life policies entered their golden years, you appre- often diverted funds (such as those worked well before, can it work well produce sufficient dividend values over ciate the past while keeping a keen eye made available from the Federal Child again? the course of 15 to 20 years that they on the future and the legacy to be left Tax Benefit and the Universal Child Absolutely! In 2014, Whole Life sales can be self-sustaining, requiring liter- behind. With this in mind, thoughts Care Benefit) in that direction, favour- in Canada are stronger than they have ally no further investment or premium almost always turn to children – and ing the registered plans that are dedi- been in a long time. Consumers appre- payments. even more likely, grandchildren. With cated exclusively to helping children ciate the values and guarantees such a Another insurance product, one most adult children today precariously pursue higher education. However, product offers in uncertain times, and that never existed 30 or 40 years ago perched upon a pile of debt, living in there is merit in what your generation prefer to put their money into a finan- but is beginning to take a larger share two income households, surrounded would have considered in its place, and cial vehicle that offers tax exempt of the insurance marketplace today, is by young children, and run ragged by the likes of Whole Life and Critical growth of their capital while offering Critical Illness (CI) insurance. CI insur- extracurricular activities – essentially, Illness insurance as viable alternatives meaningful, long-term insurance cov- ance is a type of insurance that, like

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Your Children’s Children..., cont’d from page 3 life coverage, will pay out a lump-sum For example, one of the leading into insurance mechanisms like Whole ...... tax free payment to a designated benefi- providers of CI coverage for children is Life and Critical Illness insurance. This ciary. In the case of life insurance, this Sun Life Financial, which offers a per- way, the premiums are covered by happens upon death and the money manent plan (coverage and premiums these investments and therefore do not flows tax-free to the beneficiary (often a remain the same, forever) and yet still draw upon much needed cash flow in spouse). In the case of CI insurance, provides a substantial 75% return of your retirement. Both products offer this pay out occurs 30 days after the premium at age 25 – in time to help interesting coverage but also effective diagnosis of a covered critical illness, pay back student loans or make a ways to transition wealth from one such as cancer, heart attack, stroke, or down payment for that first home. By generation to the next in a tax efficient any one of usually 20-24 protected ill- continuing the premium payments way, and offer you a convenient way to nesses in the plan. Why would you con- they will one day be able to choose to help your own children with theirs! sider buying this for a grandchild? First cancel the plan (such as in retirement) Once again the question now must and foremost, the insurance protection and obtain 100% of premiums as a be asked, “Have you had this conver- SHIRLEY HILL is immensely valuable. The incidences guaranteed cash-back. And as with sation with your financial advisor”? If Executive Financial Consultant of childhood related critical illnesses, Whole Life, ownership can easily not, why not? What steps have been such as type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes, change hands from you – the grand- taken to protect not only you but your Investors Group Financial Services Inc. Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, parent – to the insured – your grand- family’s wealth? If your advisor is fol- 10 Island Shore Blvd. Cystic Fibrosis, or Congenital Heart child, allowing them to continue mak- lowing the steps of financial planning Winnipeg, Manitoba R3X 0E7 Disease are high enough to warrant ing payments, which will be compara- then a discussion under the pillars of Phone: (204) 257-0999 ext. 3019 such coverage. The injection of tax-free tively tiny given the insurance was 1) Goal setting 2) Risk Management [email protected] cash would, if their child were to obtained when they were much, much and 3) Estate Planning (the movement www.investorsgroup.com/en/shirley.hill/home become ill, provide the family essential younger. It’s a priceless form of insur- of assets from one generation to anoth- financial resources to combat the unex- ance protection for a vulnerable group, er on a tax effective basis) should have pected costs associated with a sick while offering substantial value by been either had or you are in the child, such as taking a leave of absence returning all the capital invested at process of having. from one job (or both parent’s jobs), pay- some point in the future, should they It would be wise to consider your ing for health care or treatments outside remain healthy. options for protecting not only your ...... of Canada, covering specialty medica- For some grandparents, perhaps own financial health but also those tions not covered by provincial plans, or even you, these two products can who are the most vulnerable in your This is a general source of information only. It is not intended to provide per- even continuing to make those RESP afford ample opportunities to not only family and whom we seem to have no sonalized tax, legal or investment advice, and is not intended as a solicitation contributions under such financial protect those you love, but to leave end of patience and caring for – our to purchase securities. Shirley Hill is solely responsible for its content. For duress. Finally, thanks to most prod- them a legacy by repositioning the grandchildren. more information on this topic or any other financial matter, please contact ucts featuring a full reimbursement of assets you already own (often, non-reg- Contact our office to learn more Shirley Hill. Insurance products and services distributed through I.G. premium after a specified period of time, istered) into these insurance plans. A about your options regarding caring for Insurance Services Inc. Insurance license sponsored by The Great-West all the money invested into a CI insur- common strategy is to see underper- your grandchildren. We also offer com- Life Assurance Company. Investors Group Trust Co. Ltd. is a federally regu- lated trust company and the mortgagee ance plan will normally be returned to forming and/or unnecessary non-reg- prehensive estate planning strategies. ■ the policyholder, also tax-free. istered investments moved over time DISABILITY TAX CREDIT FOR ALL AGES Advertising Feature

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Palliative Manitoba The audience’s job was to solve the The Kinettes carry out various (HPCM), a charitable organization, has will help individuals and their support mystery with the clues given by each fundraising events and services to recently re-branded to better reflect the network “navigate” the system. Our cast member. raise money to serve the community's services the organization offers the services extend well beyond the person Other Kinettes members volun- greatest needs. ■ community. These services are com- with the illness. Our services can teered with admission, the fine dinner plementary to the formal health care assist the family, caregiver and other system and are offered free of charge. people in the individual's support net- Palliative Manitoba, "Helping You work. Live Today", along with its new Palliative Manitoba offers the follow- website was formally launched on ing services: Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Over • Bereavement Services/Telephone the past 18 months support and guid- Grief Support ance was obtained from external • Grief Seminars stakeholders and the province as well • Compassionate Care Courses as from our volunteers, families and • Customized Compassionate Care support networks. Courses for First Nation communi- There was a need to heighten aware- ties and Direct Service Staff support- ness of HPCM and increase the utiliza- ing adults with intellectual disabil- tion of its services through a re-brand- ities in care ing process with a new website and • Caregiver Supports increased social media. • Volunteer Visiting Programs This new brand aligns well with the • Final Days, Final Hours organization's current three year re- • Kids Grieve Too and Teens Grieve newed strategic plan to: Too • Expanding Palliative Manitoba's capa- • Community Outreach city on a provincial basis • Annual Conference • Educating Health Care Attendants • Health Care Attendant Training and Direct Service Workers regard- • Memory Tree ing the provision of quality end of life care Palliative Manitoba relies heavily on • Promoting and advocating on pallia- a cadre of volunteers to assist in the tive care issues at all levels, local, delivery of its programs and services. Above are some of the Kinettes cast in the skit. One was the murderer. provincial and federal The organization also uses Faculty of (The daughter did it. The guilty looking one - 3rd from left - white skirt, blue vest) Social Work student field placements With an ever increasing aging popu- to increase its ability to develop and lation, the expectation is that there will deliver projects. be an exponential growth in the need Through the development of a new for quality palliative end of life care brand and website and creation of a services. Growth patterns in the pallia- Community Outreach function Palliative tive field have created a wide variety of Manitoba will extend its capacity service providers. At times, it is across the province. unclear to the consumer where they The organization seeks opportuni- can most appropriately and readily ties to develop partnerships and work access palliative care services. collaboratively with internal and exter- Hospice & Palliative Care Manitoba nal stakeholders to deliver quality pal- was the "best kept secret” for many liative care services in Manitoba. years. With its new brand Palliative Manitoba intends to be consumer driv- For more information: en and to become the "go to" place for call 204-889-8525 information, guidance and direction on or Toll free 1-800-539-0295 palliative care issues either internal to or visit the website: A good time was had by all! The Stonewall Red Hat ladies - the organization and/or referred out to www.manitobahospice.ca L-R: Gerrie, Marilyn, ‘Patsy’ (actor), Ruth, Grace. The Foxie Roxies.

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We also install Grab Bars and other mobility aids. 204-471-1533 Email: [email protected] Page 6 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V13N9 • Mar 5 - Mar 31, 2015 South Winnipeg Seniors Slow-Pitch (SWSSP) gearing up for a new season Currie’s Corner By Fred Spiring South Winnipeg Seniors Slow-Pitch the playing fields and equipment that the (SWSSP) association is a community- club provides, plus the barbecues and By Roger Currie based group of "mature" adults who annual banquet. The SWSSP Spring and Daylight Savings have joined together to enjoy the physi- Fall “House league” tournaments are Daylight savings is upon us and the someone to the east or the west. More cal and social benefits of slow-pitch soft- daylong festivities that include several province of Saskatchewan gets to than once while I was hosting radio ball. SWSSP offers interested individuals games of slow pitch followed by a bar- demonstrate once again that it is dif- shows, I ended up missing what might opportunities for non-competitive and/or beque. All games, as well as the bar- ferent in a fairly noticeable way. While have been a great phone interview competitive recreation through playing beque, are held at the Moffat Fields. most of the rest of the world has to fid- because I called the interviewee an softball with and against others of simi- In 2014, SWSSP had three Traveling dle with clocks, and grumble about hour late, or an hour early. lar ages and experience. Our twice weekly teams that included the Bees, Legends losing an hour's sleep, Roughrider Figuring out the TV schedule is "House league" games are played at and Night Owls. The Bees and Legends Nation, also known as the Land of always fun. In the summertime in Moffat Field, located adjacent to Century participated in the Manitoba Seniors Living Skies, does not change. Saskatchewan, popular shows are Arena at the corner of Clarence and Slow-Pitch Tournament League and It has been that way for more than always an hour earlier than other Hamelin in Fort Garry. found them competing in over 50 games 50 years, and it's likely to continue for places, but in the wonderful world of Games are Tuesdays and Thursdays including regular league play at the at least 50 more. Whenever someone the PVR, who watches anything in real from May to October (weather permit- Blumberg and Buhler diamonds as well does a poll on the subject, the word time ? What exactly is real time any- ting) and both male and female mem- as various tournaments in Manitoba. 'inconclusive' takes on new meaning. way ? bers are encouraged to participate. The Night Owls participated in league Roughly half the Saskatchewan people For many years I dared not be late Women aged 40 and over and Men aged play featuring both daytime and who are questioned say “Enough is with a newscast at the top of the hour 55 and over are eligible for membership. evening games with teams from Lee enough! It's time to get in step with the because thousands of people stopped SWSSP House league games are open River, Selkirk and Anola. Similar to the rest of the world and change those what they were doing to listen. Right. to mixed participation by all members, Bees and Legends, the Night Owls also clocks !” But a fairly equal number say Not many of us believed it then, and and are intended primarily for exercise participated in several tournaments. “No, we like things just the way they almost no one believes it now. and social interaction. In addition to The Night Owls, Legends and Bees are, thank you very much”. Pardon me Miss, do you have the these House league games, SWSSP sup- joined forces to play in the Batting for Indeed, as the years go by, the list of time? ■ ports several "Traveling" teams, com- Breast Cancer tournament and raised compelling reasons why Saskatchewan posed of members who wish to partici- more than $2700 for this very worthy should join the Daylight Savings ...... pate in more competitive games. cause. This year's Batting for Breast parade seems to grow shorter, not The SWSSP 2015 Registration and Cancer event is scheduled for Sat., July 4, Roger Currie is a Winnipeg writer Spring General Meeting is scheduled for 2015 at Little Mountain Sportsplex. longer. During the 11 years that I lived and broadcaster. He is heard in Regina, the most annoying problem Monday, April 20, at the Victoria SWSSP is always hoping to increase was forgetting how much time differ- regularly on CJNU, Nostalgia Radio Community Centre on Derek Street in Fort the number of participants in both the ence there was if you were calling www.cjnu.ca/c-corner.shtml Garry, Winnipeg. Registration and fee pay- House league and Traveling teams. All ment starts at 12:30 PM with the General friends, relatives or acquaintances meeting commencing at 1:00 PM sharp. All (Men 55+ and Women 40+) who may interested participants and members are be interested in joining SWSSP are urged to attend. There will be free coffee encouraged to register. Come enjoy and donuts at the meeting. competition in our daytime “Senior’s Laugh a Little The 2015 annual membership is Rules” Slow-Pitch House League every $50.00, and includes registration with Tuesday and Thursday. For more The census taker knocked on Betty’s door. She answered all his questions Softball Manitoba, Insurance coverage, information please visit our website at except one. She refused to tell him her age. "But everyone tells their age to the as well as a cap and jersey for new census taker," he said. "Did Miss Martha Hill and Miss Myrna Hill tell you members. Bats and balls are provided. www.swssp.coffeecup.com, their ages?" she asked. "Certainly," he replied "Well, I'm the same age as they All that you need to join the fun are a email us at [email protected], are," she snapped. "As old as the Hills," he wrote on his form. paid-up membership, some comfort- or call Bob: (204) 261-3033 able clothing and a softball glove. Metro: (204) 256-4074 Membership fees also help support Janice: (204) 831-5641 V13N9 • Mar 5 - Mar 31, 2015 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 7 MARCH 2015 Overview: - The ideal Vehicle - Driving Skills - Fixit - Driving - RVing it - The Drivers Test

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vehicles that meet the needs and HOLD THAT WHEEL! Drive like a Pro and use the correct grip THE IDEAL VEHICLE, desires of our readers. We test our review vehicles for different The Steering Wheel The New things than the Automotive Magazines Much has been made about the Hand Car/SUV/Truck such as; Position on a Steering Wheel and how Ease of entry and exit, All Weather Driver Educators have been so wrong Review Capability, Fuel Economy, Driver Control in teaching the 10-2 position. Here are Assists and how they function, Ease of the absolute facts on how you should Sports Car or SUV and everything Parking and Maneuvering, Carrying always hold the steering wheel, and in-between; we review them for Capacity for grandchildren and cargo, in this means you have the center of your addition to its headroom and leg room. chest mass and the steering wheel in you in The Manitoba Environment Collision Avoidance Capability and alignment with each other. You can use Driveability are issues that all Shuffle or Motorsports X Technique but Our Ideal Vehicle Review is directed 55+Drivers are concerned about. your hands must never cross over each towards the needs of the 55+ Driver We will report on it. other as this creates a confusion in the and Passenger so we will be reviewing cortex of the brain which will result in a stutter like steering motion and you will Hands at 8-4 and Thumbs at 9-3 lose the smoothness required to man- age the tire contact patch and the slip The modern Steering Wheel is angle of the tire. designed to be held this way for AT THE STEEING When we had really large steering control and safety wheels in the 40, 50, 60’s and no or lim- WHEEL ited power steering, the hand grip and Driving Skills and New Technology seating position required a different grip. that affects the Driver. Many Driving School instructors have not moved with the times and teach a method that is in fact dangerous in In the “AT THE STEERING WHEEL” vehicles equipped with Air Bag column we discuss the issues that affect Supplemental Restraint Systems. If an you the driver and how the modern vehi- Air Bag deploys it will cause any hand cle demands significant changes to your position that is at say 10-2 or worse, a driving skills and abilities. one hand grip over the center of the Here in our first session at the steering steering wheel, to be impacted into the wheel is how to hold it in a modern face, chest area of the driver causing car/SUV/or truck for the most control. significant injury and has resulted in This is the next generation of steering death. wheel in the 2018-20 Cars

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Here is Shuffle Steering and How to wash at a drive through or wand wash that vehicle in the driveway. There are Perform it. bay once a week. other noteworthy differences, as well.” Shuffle Steering Technique The interior needs cleaning and this should include vacuuming and a twice a Here are some unique differences The Ultimate Shuffle Steering Technique year interior clean and shampoo of the in the US vs Canadian Vehicle has been developed by Bobby Ore carpets, cloth seats and appliques. Motor Sports and it works so well that it An option many folks do is the Spring 1. In Canada, 77.8 per cent of the driv- deserves special mention. and Fall full detailing package and this ing-age population owns a vehicle, The left and right hands touch only at makes for extended life of the painted versus 96.3 per cent in the United the top and bottom of the wheel and surfaces of the vehicle as well as it States – and U.S. ownership has they never cross over or x in any man- looks great. I include, in the spring and been higher than 100 per cent in ner. Here is the technique. fall super cleaning or detailing, a very recent years. useful safety process called “AQUAPEL” 2. A vehicle in Canada typically has this product provides enhanced vision just three owners, compared to four as well as assists in cleaning the win- in the United States – which means dows of bugs, ice and all sorts of for- Mainstream mid-size sedans such as the extra owner is likely buying a the Chevrolet Impala or Ford Taurus are eign material. This product is sold and very old vehicle, in turn creating a installed by Speedy Auto Glass, often perceived to be the typical and large U.S. do-it-yourself aftermarket most common body style in the United Chamois Car Wash and for the do-it- not seen in Canada. yourself person, at any NAPA Auto States. While mid-size sedans are Store. indeed among the country's best selling 3. The U.S. pre-owned market is much vehicles, pick-up trucks held the top larger than Canada’s, using the one- positions until mid-2008, rivaling tenth rule of thumb. That is, down sedans in the terms of total numbers Automotive Rain Repellent south, the pre-owned market is up to Applications sold. In the year 2006, the best selling 45 million units a year, versus what models were the Ford F-Series with Vehicle Windshields, Side Windows, DesRosiers estimates at about 3 mil- 796,039 units sold and the Chevrolet Doors Mirrors lion in Canada. Silverado with 636,069 units sold. The Toyota Camry, Dodge Ram and Honda University of Michigan’s Transportation 4. The average expected life of a vehi- Research Institute Study: The Influence Accord held the next three positions as cle in the United States is 15.36, the best selling cars. Rising oil prices of Hydrophobic Windshield Coating on versus 12.88 years in Canada. Our Driver Performance stripped pick-up trucks of the "Best weather plays a part, but so does selling vehicle type" title in mid-2008. The study used simulated conditions to psychology – many Americans are Toyota Corolla currently holds the title. study the effect of hydrophobic coat- happy to drive a beater into the Shuffle Steering is a simple technique ings on windshields. The study indi- ground. for managing the steering wheel of an cates that hydrophobic coatings can automobile, bus or truck. This technique improve an operator’s visual acuity by 5. Half of all the cars sold in Canada enables you to have full control of the nearly 34% over an untreated wind- are compacts, while in the United steering input without ever getting con- shield. Additionally, a driver’s response States compacts account for less RV ing It fused, and you can seamlessly go from time to identify a small target was than one-third. The Canadian sub- delicate corrections to big motions with improved by 25 percent, from four sec- compact is almost twice the size of ease. onds to three seconds. One second the U.S. subcompact segment, too. Your left hand always stays on the left response time represents about 58 feet 6. Just 1.7 per cent of Canadian pas- half of the wheel. Your Right hands of travel distance at 40 miles per hour. senger car buyers purchase a high- always stays on the right half of the Here is a link to the AQUAPELLE web end luxury car, versus 4.4 per cent in wheel. So, the highest your hands can site for more information the United States. go is where both hands are at 12 o’clock (your hands touch their index http://www.aquapel.com/ 7. Mid-size cars? Twenty per cent of fingers together). The lowest both Canadian car buyers shop for an hands can go is 6 o’clock (where your intermediate car, while in the United hands touch their pinkies together). States the mid-size segment accounts for 39.6 per cent of all cars bought. The left hand is always in position SUNSHINE DRIVING to operate the turn signals. 8. Canadians are nuttier about pickups It’s fast, smooth and has total control of than Americans. The Canadian pick- the steering task at all times. up truck segment is a huge 30.6 per cent, versus 22.3 per cent in the Sit back and enjoy your new grip on the United States. steering wheel and drive to arrive. 9. Compact sport-utility sales account for 32.2 per cent of the market in Canada, versus 25.7 per cent down FIXIT south. 10. Overall, we not only love pickups, we love trucks as a whole and FIXIT is the Vehicle Maintenance much more than Americans. This is a huge reversal from 10 years ago column of DRIVEN! and it deals when 56.6 per cent of the light with what you must do to ensure LOVERS BEACH AT Los Cabos vehicles bought by Americans Mexico - a great destination to drive to. were light trucks, versus 47.8 per All ages enjoy the open air recreation of your vehicle has a long life with cent in Canada. Last year, light a RV and Manitobans travel vast dis- as reduced maintenance cost as trucks accounted for 52.2 per cent tances in theirs as well as use them as If you are a Snow Bird, Sunshine of U.S. sales, versus 57.6 per cent mobile cottages. possible. In FIXIT we will have Driving is all about driving in the USA of sales in Canada. Whatever your choice, there is a RV for maintenance articles and how to and Mexico. We will deal with the differ- ent Laws, Customs and procedures you. This said we will endeavour to Do-It-Yourself articles that improve along with special interest items on assist you and your family in the won- Given the importance Canadians, in derful world of RV ing and bring you the and maintain your vehicle. Insurance and Vehicle Maintenance and Vehicle Warranty when you cross the general, place on fuel efficiency, latest news and views from the RV Border. DesRosiers says he’s surprised by our World. The Car Wash romance with trucks. Could be we have Here are some unique differences in more pent-up demand for light trucks Here are some cost comparisons of a A car wash at a full service wash is the the US vs Canadian Vehicle Owners. coming out of the Great Recession, or it trip from Brandon MB to Drumheller AB. best investment you can make for con- “Canadians,” says Dennis DesRosiers could be that collectively we have more Total $3,175 - $5,191 - $5,904 tinued maintenance of your vehicle as it of DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, money to spend. After all, as a recent provides significant paint surface and “often see vehicles as a necessary evil, report noted, the Canadian middle class Vacation Cost Comparison underbody cleaning as well as getting while Americans see it as their ‘God- is richer than the American middle The savings for a RV are $220.00 to rid of road salt and grime. given right’ to drive the biggest, bad- class. And that’s another big difference. $270.00 per day. Interesting? This infor- dest, most eye-catching ride possible, mation was found on http://gorving.ca/rv- An Underbody Wash is essential each whether they can afford it or not.” I think we like trucks because they are time you wash your vehicle as is a coat- 4X4 All Weather Vehicles that can oper- vacation-cost-compare/?trip=brandon- ing of Wax and related products to “Canadians,” he says in a comparison of ate on our unmaintained Winter and, drumheller&car=yes&air=yes maintain surface appearance as well as Canadian vehicle ownership trends and sadly yes, Summer roads. reduce corrosion. This should be done statistics with the United States, “will once a month, with a weekly exterior only spend an ‘acceptable’ amount on

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I spoke to Dane Wilson of Crossroads THE DRIVERS TEST Driver Training http://www.crossroads- drivertraining.com/driver_training.html and he suggested a 55+ Package of a 2 Hour Classroom and a 2 hour In- We all fear it and yet it’s a great way to Vehicle Evaluation which duplicates the refresh our driving skills and to preserve Driving Test. This will put you in the our privilege to drive. position of knowing your strengths and I personally take a driving course about weakness and being able to upgrade every three years to maintain my skill your skills prior to needing a Drivers and ability to drive. This with daily exer- Test. This good advice and the process cise at the Seven Oaks Wellness behind it will be offered as a package Institute and a yearly review of the through DRIVEN! at Senior Scope in Driving Law changes means I am up to the near future. date and aware, as well as physically and mentally set to continue driving. THANKS FOR READING OUR Driving is a compound complex task FIRST ISSUE AND IT GETS requiring vison, physical co-ordination and space awareness, as well as atti- BETTER. PLEASE SEND YOUR tude, physical driving skill and of course COMMENTS, QUESTIONS AND a relaxed grip on the wheel. IDEAS TO ME - Bill Ward If you have not had a driver’s test in the at [email protected] last 10 years it’s a great idea to start with taking the driving quizzes on MPIC’s web site and familiarize yourself with the rules of the road and the changes in them. Yep They Change and it’s like being on a different planet from Collision Rates in Manitoba (MPI): 10 years ago. Find the Written Test Quizzes at AgeAccidents per 10,000 Drivers http://apps.mpi.mb.ca/dr_quiz/DrvQz1. (Estimated) asp?questions=10 16-19 853 35-44 532 65+ 309 Page 10 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V13N9 • Mar 5 - Mar 31, 2015 THE BUZZ McKinnon Joins Order of Canada; Stefanson Looks Great; Dr. Helen Glass Passes at 98; Chawla Still Finding“ Stars; Edmonds Retires; Neufeld and” Link Win Provincial Sr Curling; Morrissey Retires; Field House Named After Daly; Percy Back on Air

On February 13, Club, Canoe Club and Winnipeg Winter Carman’s own, Frank Club) and as the provincial coach for McKinnon, was offi- Badminton Manitoba. He’s also the cially welcomed as a founder of Racquets Pro Shop, which Member of the Order of was originally located at the Winnipeg Canada. Last summer, Canoe Club and is now at the Winnipeg it was announced that Winter Club. Anybody from Manitoba Mr. McKinnon had been who has ever been successful with a rac- By Scott Taylor selected to this presti- quet in his/her hand has probably had gious group. something to do with Archie Chawla. McKinnon served as Haley Nakonechny, who has just commissioner for the Manitoba Junior competed in the 2015 Canada Winter Hockey League for 10 years (1992- Games in Prince George B.C., is one of 2002) and was known for his charisma Frank McKinnon Helen Glass those athletes. Chawla got her excited and vast knowledge of MJHL history. about the game and is her coach today. “This is a tremendous honour for “My dad used to take me to the Frank,” said MJHL Commissioner Kim school gym in Manitou to play bad- Davis. “We are all very proud of him. minton with him and his friends,” After leaving the office of commissioner Haley recalled. “Then I went to a bad- Frank always followed our league minton camp that was run by Archie closely. He’s a true gentleman and and he asked me if I wanted to get seri- deserving of this honour.” ous about the sport and that’s when I McKinnon served two decades on decided I really wanted to compete. the executive of the Manitoba Amateur “Archie’s a bit of a legend.” Hockey Association (now Hockey Indeed. In fact, he may have created Manitoba), including five as president the Next One when he convinced a 12- in the 1970s. He was also president of year-old Haley Nakonechny to take up the Carman-Dufferin Minor Hockey Eric Stefanson the game seriously. Association. Since the day she became a compet- He also left his mark beyond Sports portfolio. There was a lot less itive badminton player, she has pretty Manitoba. As a trustee, he helped cre- controversy. Archie Chawla much run the table. ate the Centennial Cup (now RBC Cup) she held until 1979. She was instru- She reached her first quarterfinal in in 1971. He was a member of the con- ••• Girls Singles (U-16) at the Junior DR. HELEN GLASS PASSES mental in establishing a graduate pro- gress of the International Ice Hockey gram in nursing at the University and Nationals at age 15 and joined the Federation and part of the committee AWAY AT 98 also in creating the Manitoba Nursing Provincial Team at age 16. She is the that organized the first IIHF World Dr. Helen Preston Glass, in whose Research Institute. Dr. Glass later 2013, 2014 and 2015 U-19 Manitoba Junior Championship in 1974. honour the Helen Glass Centre for became President of the Canadian Junior Provincial Singles Champion. In 1979, McKinnon became the first Nursing was named, passed away on Nurses Association, and had a great She was the 2013 Provincial Women's chairman of the board of the Canadian Saturday, Feb. 14, at the age of 98. influence on the wording and scope of Singles Champion and already in Amateur Hockey Association (now “I know I speak for all of us at the the Canada Health Act (1984), working 2015, it’s been a monster year. She Hockey Canada), a post he would hold University of Manitoba when I express for the inclusion of nursing and allied won the 2015 Herb Richard Manitoba until 1982. His contributions to grow- my sadness at the passing of Dr. Helen health professionals alongside physi- Open Women's Singles title, the 2015 ing the game at the grassroots levels Glass,” Dr. David Barnard, University of cians in the delivery of primary care Junior Provincial U-19 Triple Crown -- weren’t unnoticed. In 1981, he was Manitoba president and vice-chancellor, services. Girl's Singles, Doubles and Mixed awarded the Gordon Juckes Award for said in a written statement. “She was a “During her many years as a nurs- Doubles – and last weekend, won the efforts in developing amateur hockey true pioneer and inspired many to ing and administrative professional, 2015 Winnipeg Winter Club Open at the national level. Two years later he achieve the highest standards within the Dr. Glass lent her expertise to the Triple Crown – Women's Singles, was named Hockey Canada’s Volunteer nursing and health care professions. She development of new policies as the Doubles and Mixed Doubles Champion. of the Year. He received a third award will be greatly missed, but her legacy and concept of health care shifts from insti- Archie Chawla won’t take credit for from Hockey Canada, the Order of vision for the nursing profession will con- tutional care to community-based anything Nakonechny has done, but Merit, in 1991. tinue to make a difference as a result of health promotion strategies. Her com- those who know him, know better. He’s McKinnon also made a difference her contributions and dedication.” mitment and experience in health care a great coach and a marvelous judge of beyond hockey, serving two years as Born in Regina, Dr. Glass earned policy development and nursing edu- people with talent and commitment. director of the Sports Federation of her diploma in nursing and her cation and research is recognized “She’s a wonderful young athlete Canada and four years as vice-president Registered Nurse (RN) designation internationally.” and a beautiful person,” said Chawla of the Canadian Olympic Association. In from Montreal’s Royal Victoria Hospital Among the many honours Dr. Glass modestly. “She has done well. 1993, McKinnon was named a Life School of Nursing in 1939. has received over the course of her “But you know, I guess I’ve been Member of Hockey Canada. According to her biography, “Then, as career are the Queen’s Silver Jubilee around long enough to know most of a single mother, she was determined to Medal (1977), YWCA Woman of the the people who play racquet sports at a ••• high level in Manitoba modestly. I’ve STEFANSON CALLS HIMSELF forge a better and new life so she moved Year Award for Education (1979), to Winnipeg where she received a Member of the Order of the Buffalo been around a long time.” “SEMI-RETIRED” Certificate in Teaching and Supervision Hunt (1987), City of Winnipeg Community And he’s been great since the day he Had the pleasure of traveling back from the University of Manitoba and Service Award for outstanding contri- arrived. from Orlando, Fla., with former taught at the nursing school in Victoria bution to the City, and Officer of the ••• Manitoba Sports Minister Eric Stefanson. Hospital. She then traveled to Columbia Order of Canada (1989). NEUFELD AND LINK WIN Now 64, he calls himself semi- University where she received her In 1999, the Helen Glass Centre for PROVINCIAL SR. CURLING retired and lives part of the year at his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts Nursing at the Fort Garry Campus was TITLES home in St. Petersburg, Fla. degrees and returned to Winnipeg dedicated in her honour, a recognition Randy Neufeld, Dean Moxham, Peter “I serve on a few boards but for the where she began teaching in the for which she was humbled and very most part I’m semi retired,” he said. University of Manitoba School of Nicholls and Dale Michie are Manitoba moved. Most recently, Dr. Glass was senior men's curling champions. “I like to play and work out regularly. Nursing. She later went back to the recipient of the College of Registered I have balance in my life.” Columbia University for her Masters and The La Salle team captured the Nurses of Manitoba’s Centennial Award Strathcona Senior Men's Provincial Most people in Manitoba remember Doctorate Degrees in nursing education. in 2013. Stefanson as Manitoba’s Finance “Dr. Glass was named director of the Championship late last month at the Minister, but I like to remember the School of Nursing in 1972, a position ••• Altona Curling Club. Team Neufeld CHAWLA STILL FINDS RACQUET defeated Ron Westcott’s team from Fort Rouge 9-2 in the final. STARS ALL OVER MANITOBA In the senior women’s final, Team It took a legend to get young Haley Link emerged victorious and will repre- Nakonechny really excited about play- • Conscientious and Clean sent Manitoba at the national champi- ing badminton. Turns out, the legend onship. Kim Link, along with Karen Service still has a pretty good eye for talent. Fallis, Janice Blair and Allyson Bell from • Competitive Rates and It is unlikely that there has been a the East St. Paul Curling Club defeated Adjustable Prices coach more responsible for the identifi- Lois Fowler 8-6 in the final of the Senior cation, teaching, nurturing and cre- Women’s Provincial Championships at • Ongoing Damage Prevention ation of racquet sport athletes in the Killarney Curling Club. Trained Movers Manitoba than Archie Chawla. The national championship will be Services include: Born in India, Chawla, 64, has been held in Edmonton from March 21-28. Ask • Local and long distance moves • Very qualified seniors service the veritable king of racquet sports in about our In the men’s final, Neufeld picked up Seniors • Pick-up and delivery • Office and commercial moves this province since the day he moved to two in the first end, stole three in third Moving • Packing and unpacking • Removal and donation service Winnipeg more than four decades ago. and then it was handhakes all around Service He has been a Squash, Badminton and after the La Salle skip hit for five in the Phone - 990-4341 Wpg Tennis professional throughout his sixth end. Email: [email protected] Website: www.qualitycaremoving.net career, both in private clubs (Wildewood Continued on next page V13N9 • Mar 5 - Mar 31, 2015 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 11

The BUZZ, cont’d from page 10

The Randy Neufeld Championship Team (L-R): Neufeld, Dean Moxham, Peter Nicholls and Dale Michie.

Jim Daly Phil Kives

"Everybody played really well," said reunion/reception was held at the new Michie. "We hadn't had a lot of games Active Living Centre. together as a team. In fact before this To call Jim Daly, now 87, a legend we played two games together. Right might be stretching it a bit, but cer- from the very first game, everybody tainly not too much. The fact is, in the started throwing well, got a good read annals of Winnipeg amateur sport, for the ice and just carried it right there has been no one else like him. He through. Randy played great all week - started the track and field program at it was great." the University of Manitoba and Neufeld, Moxham, Nicholls and brought indoor track to the province, Michie went undefeated in the round way back in 1949. He was also the guy robin, winning seven straight. They who brought the incredibly successful were clearly the best team in the 1967 Pan Am Games to town. provincial championship. The field house, or something like it, It was a disappointing finish for should have been named after Jim Westcott, Howard Restall, Bob Daly a long time ago. Boughey and Don Shiach who ended Team Robertson's reign as provincial ••• champs with a 7-6 victory over the NOTES: Two big birthdays in February: three-time provincial champions in the Canadian Masters Bodybuilding Champion semifinal on Monday morning. Tom Heffner turned 70 while former "We came into this as a Masters Lakehead University basketball star, team," said Westcott. "When we're on Brandon University champion coach the ice we play to win." and Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Neufeld, Moxham, Nicholls and member Jerry Hemmings turned 67. Michie will represent Manitoba at the Coach Hemmings is now Coach Canadian Senior Men's Curling Emeritus at Brandon University... Championship from March 21st - 28th Good friend Terry Petrishen, one of in Edmonton. the great Goldeyes fans, celebrated his ••• 78th birthday in February with this U OF M FIELD HOUSE NAMED remark, “I know I’m old because the IN HONOUR OF JIM DALY candles cost more then the cake.” Now that certainly rings true, Terry... One Jim Daly began his coaching career of the great sports journalists in right after the War. That would be the Manitoba, Scott Edmonds, has retired Second World War. from The Canadian Press bureau in That career has not yet come to an Winnipeg. Edmonds just turned 65... end. During this summer’s 50-day race “My grandson volunteered me so I’m meet at Assiniboia Downs, our local still hanging around,” said Daly, racetrack will honour 86-year-old rac- recently. “He recommended me a few ing legend Phil Kives with special years ago. His name is David Flynn, races named after some of his greatest my daughter’s boy, and he was a horses... Bill Morrissey, the head of tremendous athlete at Fort Richmond YES! Winnipeg, the man who’s job it Collegiate. He eventually won a schol- was to convince businesses to relocate arship for engineering and that’s what from wherever to Manitoba's capital he is today, an engineer. region, has decided to retire. In “David got me back into it and I’m January of 2016, Economic Develop- quite enjoying it. Over 60 some years, ment Winnipeg will launch YES! I’ve put together what is probably the Winnipeg’s second five-year term. A largest library of track and field coach- search to replace Morrissey is slated to ing books in, well, maybe anywhere. I start this month... How about that still love it. I still love the competition Don Percy? He was back on the air at and I love to watch the kids get better The Jewel, hosting the Morning Show at what they do.” during the last week of February. “I On Friday night, Feb. 27, one of the thought they were just being nice to greatest track coaches in Canadian me when they said they wanted me to history was honored by his coaching fill in,” Percy laughed. “Guess they colleagues at University of Manitoba. were serious. And, heck, I’m nearly On Day 1 of the Canada West Track 80.”... One of the great leaders in and Field Championships at the U of Manitoba amateur sport, especially M, the indoor track field house on aboriginal sports, Ken Faulder, retired campus was officially named the after 30 years at first, the Manitoba James Daly Fieldhouse. Daly’s close Sports Federation and later Sport coaching associates Alex Gardiner, Manitoba. He was honored by Sport Claude Berube and Bruce Pirnie all Manitoba in February... ■ spoke at the ceremony and a an alumni Page 12 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V13N9 • Mar 5 - Mar 31, 2015 The Reading Room @ J.W. Crane Memorial Library, Deer Lodge Centre Consumer health books, videos, and magazines for seniors, their families and friends.

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EVENTS Norberry-Glenlee CC - Programs for seniors. Things to do in Winnipeg Now offering Pickleball at 26 Molgat Ave., Red River Coin & Stamp Shows - George V School Alumni - 100th Southeast Personal Care Home - St. Vital. Call 256-6654 Monthly Sept. through June. Free adm. Anniversary Celebration, June 5 & 6. is looking for volunteers during the day, evening Charterhouse Hotel, 2nd Sun. of the month, Dakota 55+ Lazers Senior Centre - Contact school at 204-669-4482 or visit or the weekend to assist with the recreation various programs: Cribbage, Line dancing, 10 am-4 pm. Coins, Bank Notes, tokens, www.winnipegsd.ca/schools/georg ev programs. Call 204-269-7111 ext. 2247 bullion, Canadian and Foreign, Buy or sell. floor curling, Quilting, fitness programs, etc. Call Andy Zook: 204-482-6366 Village Green English Dance - Weekly, 1188 Dakota St. 204-254-1010 ext. 206. Wed, 7:30-9:30 pm, Jan 7-Apr 29, Harrow PROGRAMS /SERVICES The Salvation Army - Seniors 55+ The Manitoba Coin Club - meets 4th United Church, 955 Mulvey Ave. Everyone Wed. each mo. (except Dec, July & Aug), Pembina Active Living 55+ (PAL) - “Zing Program, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, at the Welcome. Info, Katherine: 204-475-2097 Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre, 7:30 pm (1-1/2 hrs approx.), at the Fort villagegreenenglishcountrydancing.org hank You. into Spring”-social event/registration for 10- Rouge Community Centre, 625 Osborne. T wk spring programs, entertainment - Thurs. 51 Morrow Ave. Coffee/tea, crafts, board Frequently there is a Coin auction. Mar. 19, 1-3 pm, Grace Christian Church, games & more. Call 204-946-9152. Call Barré Hall: 204-296-6498, VOLUNTEERING 50 Barnes St.; Fundraising dinner-Tues. April Le Conseil des francophones 55+ - email: [email protected] The Big Brothers Mentoring program – 14, 6 pm; Music “Happy Homesteaders” - ensures the accessibility and availability of Mar. 12, 1 pm; Gardening club - Mar. 26, 1 North Kildonan United Church - host- At any time we have 100 youth waiting 1-3 French-language services and support pm. Info: www.pal55plus.ca , e-mail programs for the French-speaking population ing Sisters of the Holy Rock, Sat. Apr. 18 yrs to be matched with 80% being boys. [email protected] , 204-946-0839 at Chief Peguis Junior High School, 1400 We need male volunteers to serve as Big 55 years and up living in Wpg. French only: Tai Chi Chih, light Yoga, Line dancing and Rothesay St. Doors open 6:30 pm. Tickets Brothers. Support provided by experienced Senior Scope. Springs Senior Drop In - Mar. 10 & 24, $18. in advance, $20 at the door. case-workers. Kayla Chafe: 204-988-8663, 1-5 pm ,725 Lagimodiere Blvd. Enjoy bil- Pickleball. 204-793-1054, 107-400 Call Barrie: 204-663-6744 or email [email protected] liards, darts, shuffle board, cards and many Des Meurons, St. St-Boniface, Wpg., [email protected] [email protected] Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services - board games. Free coffee/tea and refresh- ments. For more info call 204-233-7003 or 55+ Men’s Club - meets Wed. & Thur. The Women's Canadian Club of Volunteers in Wpg. are needed for our email: [email protected] Winnipeg - Luncheon, Tue. Mar. 31, transportation program in S.W. Wpg. 204- afternoons, 1-4 pm, at 3172 Portage Ave. 12-2 pm, at RBC Convention Centre, 452-9491 or email: [email protected]. Bleak House Senior Centre -1637 Various activities: art and hobby classes Main St. - or just enjoy a cup of coffee. 987-8850. Pan Am Room. Discussion on changes for Middlechuch Personal Care Home - Mon. 1 pm whist, Tue. 10 am Assiniboine Park Conservatory and gar- coffee and conversation, 11.45 am Lunch, High Steppers Senior's Club - at Winakwa Volunteers needed for friendly visits. 1 pm Bingo - Ceramics Thur. 1 pm dens. Adults, Members $22, Guests $25. Contact Matt Mutcheson: 204-336-4138. Community Center. Where seniors can and Reservations: 204-663-5657 Cribbage, Friday 9:30 am Quilting. meet and have fun. Wed. & Thur. 10-2:30 - a Victoria Lifeline Home Service Info: 204-338-4723 fun day of games, cards, friendship, and more. Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League - Representative - Volunteers needed to Spring Tea, Sun. Mar. 29, 1-3 pm, 115 Assiniboia Wood Carvers Association - Light lunch, refeshments. Call 204-619-8477 travel throughout Winnipeg to explain and Woodcarving every Fri. 1-3 pm at Valour CC- McGregor St., Church auditorium. Official set up the Lifeline equipment in people’s Senior Achievers - meet every 3rd Opener, Lesia Szwaluk Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St. Call Mel: Thursday, 1-3 pm at 406 MacGregor St. homes. Must have a car, mileage reim- 204-661-2213 or Wayne: 204-783-7340 Manitoba Antique Association Spring bursed. Melissa: 204-956-6773 for info Join us for bingo, 50/50, meat draws, door Antique Sale (New Location) - Sun. Mar. or email [email protected] A & O: Support Services for Older prizes, coffee, and socializing. Call Rose Adults - Manulak: 338-3833 for more info. 15, 10 am-4 pm, at the Viscount Gort Hotel, HSC Winnipeg - Entry Program for Older Adult Seasonal volunteers Immigrants, engage in fun group activities, 1670 Portage Ave. Many tables to find that welcome in patient and support areas. Prendergast Seniors Club - 906 treasure you're looking for at our annual 204- group discussions, etc. over the phone. Cottonwood Rd. Rm.20 - Crib Mon. & Wed., Free parking or bus tickets. Call Thursdays, 1-2 pm, Jan.15-Mar. 19/15. spring sale. Admission: $5. FREE adm- 787-3533 or email: [email protected] 1-3:30 pm; Whist Thurs., 1-3:30 pm; children under 12. Call Kelly: 204-981-9616 Call 204-956-6440 or email Exercise class Tues. & Fri., 9:15-10:30 am; Tudor House Personal Care Home, In [email protected] Mon. luncheons 4th Wed., 1130 am-1 pm. St. Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Women’s Selkirk, MB - Need Volunteers to assist League of Canada - Annual Palm Sunday McBeth House Centre Inc. - Offers to All welcome. Call Joe/Mary: 204-254-8390 with Recreation Programs, Rose Bistro Tuck 55+: Tues.: Quilting, 9-2 pm; cribbage day Tea, Sun., Mar. 29, 1 pm & 3 pm. St. Basil’s Shop, Friendly visiting, etc. Also Nursing Lion's Place Adult Day Program - Social Parish Auditorium, 202 Harcourt St. Home or evening; Thur.: porcelain painters, etc., day program for seniors - physical, mental, Volunteers/companions, Palliative Care, 10-2 pm; Fri.: whist, 7-10 pm; Sat.: bridge, Baking, Raffle, Silent Auction Office, and grounds and gardening. Call and recreational programs. Transportation & 204-482-6601 1-4 pm. Looking for more bridge players. hot lunch provided. Membership $8.06/day. Class: Crystal Singing Bowls - March Sable Chamberlain: Ext:21. Accepting new members. Call 204-334- 17, 24, 31, (Tues), 7-9 pm at 525 Call 784-1229. Referrals to the program are The High Steppers Seniors club - 0432 for info. House is also avail. for rental. made through WRHA at 940-2655, or call Beresford Ave., Spiritualist Fellowship Volunteers needed to help with getting Church in Churchill Park United Church St Vital Streamliners - meet Tuesdays, your Home Care Case Coordinator. seniors to and from our club on 6:45 at General Vanier School, 18 Lomond building. Cost $15 per class. No preregis- Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10-2:30. Dufferin Senior Citizens Inc. - 377 tration required. 204-333-5364, www.spiri- 204-619-8477 Blvd. Fun group with focus on weight loss Dufferin Ave. Mon. - Shuffleboard & Bingo; tualistfellowshipchurch.info and healthy living. Exercise suitable for all fit- Wed. noon - soup & perogy lunch. Perogies Parkview Place, Long Term Care by ness and mobility levels. Modest member- Westview Dance Club - Prairie Crocus for sale. Every 2nd Sat., 12-3:30 pm, dance, Revera - Volunteer Recreation Program ship fee. Call Carol at 204-269-4097. 4 piece band & lunch. 204-986-2608 Dance, Sat. Mar. 14, 8 pm, Oak Bluff Assistant required to assist in running Recreation Centre. $35/couple. Alcohol Vital Seniors - Bridge, Thursdays: 204- The Friendly Settlers Senior Citizens programs for residents and with individual 256-3832, Carpet Bowling, Tuesdays: 204- free beverages and light lunch. Call Brian: visits, days/evenings, downtown Wpg. Club - 400 Day St. (Transcona), Meet 204-880-5505 for tickets. Email: their ad effectiveness in when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track 452-2230, Line Dancing, Mondays & Mondays, 10 am for cribbage, lunch and Email: [email protected] 204-334-3559 [email protected] 204-942-5291 Fridays: , Free Exercise bingo. Special events and group trips or call Class, Tuesdays: 204-253-0555 (Judy), Friendship Force of Winnipeg - Dinner offered throughout year. Jean: 204-222- A & O: Support Services for Older Monthly Luncheon, Last Tuesday: 204-256- 7504 or email: [email protected] meeting, Wed. Mar. 11, 6 pm, at Holiday Adults - Volunteer Visitors are needed in 0414, Scrabble, Mondays: 204-487-7835. Inn South, 1330 Pembina Hwy. Call all areas of Wpg. 1 hour every 1-2 weeks. St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Rd. Elmwood-East Kildonan Active Living Elizabeth @ 204-452-5299 or visit Centre - 180 Poplar Ave. & Brazier. Various Please call 204-956-6440 or email Archwood 55Plus - www.friendshipforcewinnipeg.org. [email protected] Archwood Community scheduled and drop in activities. Call 204- Senior Scope Centre, 565 Guilbault Street - exercise classes, 669-0730 to confirm if activity still on. Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery - K.I.N. Resource Council for Seniors - pickle ball, line dancing, social activities Presents A Place in the Kingdom: and Bluebird Lodge Congregate Meal Program, (monthly luncheons, bowling, card & board The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - Heritage Stories by Celebrating Farm 97 Keewatin St., seeking volunteers to help games), bus trips & more. 204-416-1067, 3-203 Duffield St. The Centre offers a variety Animals, Mar. 13-Jun. 20, at 600 with the 4:30 meal - 3 hours, once a week. www.archwood55plusinc.weebly.com of different programs and services to adults Shaftesbury Blvd. (south campus of CMU). Call 204-774-3085 for details. 55+. Visit www.stjasc.com to view Free adm., storytelling, refreshments, 100 Seine River Seniors Inc. - Southdale CC. programs and services. (204) 987-8850 free printed story booklets. Vista Park Lodge Personal Care activities: bridge, Mon., 9:45-11:30 am; Home in St. Vital - Volunteers needed. walking/urban poling, Mon., 9:30-10:30; Mensheds Manitoba Inc. - peer run

Sir John Franklin Public School (class Call Janet Paseshnik: 204-257-6688 Please mention monthly lunches - 2nd Wed. of each month. program by men for men at Woodhaven of 1954-55) - 60th Kindergarten Reunion, Call: 204-253-4599 Community Club, 200 Glendale Blvd, Sep. 7-8, 2015, Wpg. Contact: Walter Bethania Personal Care Home and Woodhaven in St James, Tue. and Wed. Badger: 204-467-5838, [email protected]; Pembina Place - volunteers needed for Weston Seniors Club - Programs: afternoons, 1 pm-4 pm. Call Doug: Derek Legge: 204-837-1290, Meal assisting, 1 hr. time commitment. Training computer training, cooking, guest speak- 832-0629 or 804-5165 [email protected]; Shar Mitchell: 204- provided. Call: 204-654-5035 or email ers, presentation, luncheons, etc. Meet 414-2066, [email protected] [email protected] Tuesdays at 1625 Logan 204-774-3085 Things to do in Rural Manitoba RURAL PROGRAMS / SERVICES / VOLUNTEERING Lac du Bonnet - Suicide Awareness membership ($20) Call Verna, Member of East St. Paul 55 Plus Activity Center - 372-8703; Gimli Seniors Resource Council Workshop, Thur. Mar. 26, 9 am, at Lac du the Quarry Strutters Line Dancers: 204- Accepting memberships from East St. Paul 642-7297; Lundar Community Resource Bonnet Community Centre. Speakers, 467-5090 or email: [email protected] area residents. Various activities and quilt- Council 762-5378; Riverton & District Seniors 204-661- 378-2460 service provider dispays, lunch. $10/per- Quarry Toastmasters - ing open to all members. Call Resource ; St. Laurent Senior son. Deadline to reg. is Mar. 12. Call Diane Face your fears 2049 or 204-654-3082 (msg). Resource Council 646-2504; Selkirk - 204-853-7582 of public speaking. Meetings at Stonewall 785-2737 Dumas: for tickets. Interlake North Eastman - Gordon Howard Support Services ; Collegiate library, 7:15-8:45 pm. We all Services to Stonewall - South Interlake Seniors Resource Selkirk Community Choir - Rehearsals work together. You’re not alone. Contact Seniors programs include: transportation, 467-2719 204-467-5088 Council ; Springfield Services to Tuesdays, 7 pm at the Lutheran Hall (by Brenda: friendly visiting/phone calls, assistance with Seniors 853-7582; Teulon and District Safeway parking lot on Main. St., Selkirk, Springfield Seniors Community - filling out forms, foot care, housekeeping, yard Seniors Resource Council 886-2570; Two MB. Small membership fee. No music work, minor home repairs, Meals on Wheels, 204-757-4411 Congregate Meals are available to all com- Rivers Senior Resource Council, Lac du experience necessary. Call: Congregate Meals, Lifeline, ERIK, errands, Bonnet 345-1227, Pinawa 753-2962 or or or [email protected], or 204-785-1929. munity seniors. Oakbank: Mon/Tues/Fri - 5 etc. Volunteer opportunities avail. Call for info: pm. Wed/Thurs, noon. Call 204-444-3132. Whitemouth/Reynolds 348-4610 or Winnipeg South Interlake 55 Plus - Arborg and District Seniors Resource River Resource Council 367-9128 Beginner Line Dugald: Mon/Wed/Fri - 5 pm. Cooks Creek: Council 376-3494; Ashern Living Dance, Wednesdays 6:45-7:30 pm, Regular Mon/Wed - 11:30. Call 204-444-6000. 768-2187 Springfield Seniors Community 204-866-3622 Independence for Elders ; Line Dance, 7:30-9 pm and Mondays 11:30 Anola: Mon-Fri, 11:45 Call Brokenhead/Beausejour Outreach for Seniors Events - Canasta/Bingo - Tuesdays, am-1 pm at South Interlake 55 Plus on Keith Ritchot Senior Services at 268-7300; East Beaches Resource Center Pickleball -Wednesdays. Call Cousins Drive, Stonewall. Wear comfortable (serving seniors 55+ in the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - (Victoria Beach) 756-6471; Eriksdale 204-853-7582 for info. Reviving the Past - clothing and shoes. Bring water to drink. Community Resource Council 739-2697; Cooks Creek Museum - Thursdays Admission $1/class with 55 Plus 1-yr Volunteer drivers, friendly visitors, housekeep- ers... needed. Call Denise: 204-883-2880 Fisher Branch Seniors Resource Council (call Liz 204-444-3247). Email ready-to-print electronic PSAs to: [email protected]. No faxes please. Format: Who (what company or organization is holding the event), what event, date, time, place, about the event, contact info. Page 14 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V13N9 • Mar 5 - Mar 31, 2015

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Cut chicken crosswise into 1/2 inch (1 cm) wide strips. Seed and core pepper; cut into strips. Cut broccoli into small florets; slice 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick. In large skillet; heat 2 tablespoons (25 ml) of oil over medium heat; cook chicken, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes or until golden and no longer pink inside. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to warm bowl. In same skillet, heat remaining oil; cook pepper and broccoli for 2 min- utes. Stir in stock and reduce heat to low; cover and steam for 2 min- utes. Using slotted spoon, add pepper and broccoli to chicken; cover to keep warm. In same skillet, pour in vinegar; bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up brown bits in pan. Stir in mustard, tarragon, salt and pepper to taste. Add mushrooms and onions. Return chicken mixture and any juicesto skillet; cook just to heat through. Serve on a bed of rice or lettuce.

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Last fall I interviewed George out-foxed his opponents instead of unable to overcome the grief commit- Chuvalo while he was on the book tour steadily pummeling them into a purple ted suicide as well. How many people with his memoir Chuvalo - A Fighter's pulp as Chuvalo did. Henry Cooper could survive such personal catastro- Life. Like no other, this inspirational who once knocked down a young phes let alone write about them and memoir tells the story of one of the Muhammad Ali was the British, rise above them to the point where you greatest boxers in history who fought European and Commonwealth Heavy- can smile again and even laugh? None the legends - Muhammad Ali, Joe weight Champion. Canada being part that I know. Frazier, George Foreman - and then of that Commonwealth meant Chuvalo, Greater than his remarkable strength lost everything outside the ring. the longest-reigning Canadian champi- in the gladiatorial sport of boxing is Chuvalo is a living, breathing and on had a legitimate chance to challenge George Chuvalo's indomitable will to yes, still laughing Canadian icon who Cooper. Except Cooper knew what survive in life as a person. The ability fought his way to the top of the world every fan of boxing believed - trying to to laugh is sometimes the only power of boxing while coping with unimagin- dance around George Chuvalo would that keeps the human spirit from able loss along the way. be like throwing himself in front of a breaking. Today George's job is to go Chuvalo was as tough as they come, big, red double decker London bus. So into schools and describe to students, a raging bull who fought the biggest Cooper artfully dodged Chuvalo, fight- parents and teachers the devastation and strongest heavyweights of his time ing less dangerous opponents. drugs can exact on family. ■ in an inconceivable 93 punishing pro- One day Chuvalo was training in a fessional fights and never got knocked London gym when he spotted Cooper's For comments, ideas and copies down. Never off his feet, not once in 23 manager Jim Wicks. "Boom Boom" as years in the ring. George was known ambled over to of The True Story of Wainfleet, Our conversation took place before Wicks and after a bit of small talk put or to book William as a speaker, Memoir of Canadian boxer George Chuvalo - a live audience at Port Colborne's it to the manager bluntly. go to www.williamthomas.ca Roselawn Theatre in front of a sold-out Chuvalo - A Fighter's Life "So when are me and your boy going audience of 300 people. Sports writers to meet in the ring?" asked Chuvalo. or www.prospeakers.com/ always characterized Chuvalo as a asked Chuvalo how, with the average At this point in the storytelling, speakers/William-Thomas counter puncher, a battler who could fighter taking as many as 200 hits to Chuvalo invokes a very good English take a lot of punches before coming the head per match he could not possi- accent. back with his own attack. With my bly have received a single concussion? "Mister Chuvalo," replied Cooper's first question I wanted to see how a "No neck," he said. "I don't have a manager, clearing his throat, "he does- man who made a living with his fists neck." n't even want to meet you socially!!!" WORDSEARCH - Solution would react. Just a hunch on his part but he's And with that, perhaps the greatest "Your critics have described you probably right. The brain needs to compliment ever paid him, Chuvalo more of a defensive boxer than ..." I swing like a pendulum banging off the never got a shot. And Cooper, a smart didn't get to finish my sentence. walls of the cranium in order to con- man much beloved by the Brits, retired "My critics should talk to the 74 cuss. Very little of a neck means not a champion, later to be knighted. guys I put in the hospital," replied much of a swinging motion and there- Hearing George Chuvalo tell me that Chuvalo, rather calmly. Fortunately he fore little or no damage done when hit. story and laughing is a testament to did not say the critics should talk to I couldn't wait to ask him about the resilience of the human spirit the 74 feckless interviewers he had put Henry Cooper. Way back in the 70's I rather than his prowess as a puncher. in the hospital. His eyes said that. found myself in The Henry Cooper Pub Because while George Chuvalo was "The night I fought Muhammad Ali in in London, England staring at a wall of working his way into the World Boxing Toronto, he went to the hospital after- photos of every great fighter that ever Hall of Fame in Los Angeles, those he wards and I went dancing with my wife." lived including Jack Dempsey and the loved the most were dying under Unlike many punch drunk boxers original Sugar Ray (Robinson). unimaginable tragic circumstances. who slur their words, Chuvalo is not Cooper was a small heavyweight but His youngest son took his own life only mentally sharp, he can remember a quick puncher with a deadly left with a gun. Two other sons died every detail of every one of his bouts. I hook, a pugilist who out-boxed and together of heroin overdoses. 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