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... I Remember My Dad, cont’d from front page He was an artillery gunner who was the war. The war just happened to be part of the 1943 invasion of Sicily, the the place where all these guys came first full scale combat engagement by together. These were stories about complete Canadian Divisions since twenty-something friends, just bud- World War 1. He was part of the 1st dies, smoking cigarettes, drinking Canadian Division with Operation Husky camp-fire coffee (beer when they could on July 10, 1943, and it made him steal it) and always, always, having what he was. He fought in Italy until each other’s back. the end of the War, came home met my He didn’t talk much about shooting mom, had a family and never forgot Nazis. He really didn’t talk much about Excerpt from ‘A Book of Devotion And what he often referred to as the “best shooting anybody. He certainly under- Instruction For Use In War Time’ time of my life.” Herbert Steven Taylor’s Medals stood why he was in Italy, but he had compartmentalized the death and vio- him angry. After living through Europe I found that odd, at times, consider- lence and noise and hatred and simply from ‘39-‘45, he couldn’t imagine peo- ing his position on a number of issues. remembered guys named Bucky and ple would do it again. For instance, he loved Zane Grey. He Sloots and Parksy (he was called Dunc, My dad passed away in 1991. He read the stories of the cowboys for because his favorite hockey player was was 74 and either because of his war hours at a time, both in the evening an old Montreal Maroons star named experience or his commitment to the after work and on weekends. But he Dunc Munro). I never met them, but I philosophy of Ayn Rand, he was an never owned a gun. In fact, he never pictured them, like my dad, all decked avowed pacifist. There was no question bought me a cowboy holster and pistol. out in the baggy green uniform with he was a man of his time. He was good www.seniorscope.com He hated guns. Said he’d had plenty. the helmet and the smoke sticking out with his hands, tough, worked his ass He had many keepsakes from the of his mouth. off and was stubborn. He always knew Second World War, but he didn’t want I don’t know war. I’m a lucky best. We argued often, but I was there Publisher/Editor: to be around a gun. Canadian Boomer. I never gave a sec- when he died and I loved him dearly. He hated politicians, with the excep- ond thought to enlisting. My dad made Everything in my dad’s life was a Kelly Goodman tion of Winston Churchill whom he it very, very clear that if the country result of the six years he spent in the 204-467-9000 called a “war leader, not a politician.” calls, you have to go, but he also said Canadian armed forces. It forged his He loved the Royal Family, said “they this: “The reason most of us went over approach to his entire adult life. Right [email protected] had more guts than all the politicians changed from patriotism to a belief or wrong. I always think about my in England, America and Canada com- that this could never happen again. father, but at this time of year, I Advertising: bined.” He didn’t think much of the War was hell. The people who fought it remember him a little more fondly. I 204-467-9000 U.S. Armed Forces, either, but he loved were great, but I’d have preferred that always saw him as a good soldier even the Brits. I was playing ball with them, not though I have never had any idea what I didn’t know. Didn’t care, really. I’ve engaged in a terrible life-and-death it took to be one. Contributing Writers / never formed an opinion. I just loved struggle. After World War II, there On Remembrance Day 2013, I hope Submissions: listening to the stories. could never be another war.” everyone can remember his dad that However, as I grew older, I began to As he read the paper, Korea made way. From his stories, they were all Scott Taylor realize his stories had little to do with him cringe and later, Viet Nam made good soldiers. ■ Roger Currie Rick Goodman Nick Thomas Shirley Hill Manitobans Recognized for Dedication Joyce Bateman Marion Clemens to Community, Seniors Maurice Allard Healthy Living and Seniors Minister October 29 at the Manitoba Legislature. The MCA is an advisory body to the Trevor Shewfelt Sharon Blady acknowledged those who "Today's celebration recognizes and minister of healthy living and seniors. make exceptional contributions to the honours seniors, and helps all MCA members are older adults who lives of older Manitobans as she joined Manitobans better understand the represent a cross-section of geograph- Dave Schellenberg, Manitoba Council invaluable contributions older adults ic, ethnic and community service back- on Aging (MCA) acting chair, to present make to every community throughout grounds in Manitoba. the MCA Recognition Awards on Manitoba," said Schellenberg. Senior Scope and Boomer Buzz is FREE at over 650 locations and by email subscription. Mail-out Subscriptions: 28.00 + 1.40 gst Individual Award Recipients growth and enhancement of the RM’s Resource Council and Pembina Active (29.40 total) for 14 issues/yr. • Churchill Ladies Club – Celebrating of Alexander and Lac du Bonnet. 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With great leadership Bonnet, Stony Mountain, Stonewall, Balmoral, Argyle, • Gordon Emberley – Combining his skiing for grades 1 and 2 for the Marquette, St. Eustache, Warren, Woodlands, Ashern, great interest in both volunteer work skills, kindness and willingness to Roblin, The Pas., Steinbach, St. Anne, Ile des Chenes, Whiteshell Cross-country Ski Club’s help any person, no matter age, gen- Lorette, Niverville, New Bothwell, Blumenort, St. Adolphe, and aviation, Emberley has con- First Sport’s Program initiative. St-Jean Baptiste, Morris, Morden, Winkler, Carman, Roseau tributed to many developments and der, background or culture, Tonelete River, La Salle, Headingley, St. Francois Xavier, Starbuck, improvements to the town of Lac du • Beverly Lewis’ enthusiastic, kind was elected president of FILCASA Elie, St. Eustache, Portage la Prairie, Holland, Hamiota, and professional personality was a Housing Co-op. Notre Dame de Lourdes, Killarney, Neepawa. Brandon, Virden. Bonnet. great asset to many of the organiza- Irene Sharp has enjoyed playing • Alberta Fenning – A volunteer with tions and clubs she was involved in • the Red Cross and various seniors music and is happy to play for people The content or advertising in this publication does not necessarily over the years. She will be missed by at Killarney community events. Her reflect the views and/or opinions of Senior Scope and Boomer centres, Fenning’s involvement and all of those who have been touched Buzz. extraordinary talent has brightened We do not make any warranty as to accuracy of material contributions to her community by her one-of-a-kind and consider- published. © Copyright 2013 Senior Scope. 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Newman • restaurants, 55 plus apartments/complexes/condos, various her many talents and good heart. hours to many community groups in merchant locations - over 650 locations in all. Available online at has volunteered and offered his time the St. Norbert area. Moffatt was the www.seniorscope.com or by mail ($29.40/yr) or email sub- Ken MacMaster – A longstanding to many different community groups scription (FREE) - email request to [email protected]. • secretary for the board of Pembina volunteer, MacMaster is committed and councils. He is an influential vol- Active Living 55+ and currently sits to a variety of organizations and the unteer for the Fort Garry Seniors Continued on next page J.B. 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Seniors Residential Research Service Winnipeg Murray understands, from his experi- strives to make your transition as ence with his own mother, how difficult smooth and as friendly as possible, and overwhelming it can be when you saving you time and frustration. Their are faced with downsizing and moving superior skills, integrity, attention to Remember on into a retirement home. detail and clear communication gar- November 11 Murray has the experience and con- ners them an excellent reputation. Just the soldiers who nections to ensure that you find exactly ask for their client reference list. what suits your requirements. Call Murray at 204-505-0570 for rest in heaven more information. ■ Murray McEwen Submissions Mel Sampson contributes to for the 2013 Age-Friendly Initiative in Stonewall Manitoba Book This past June, Mel Sampson, a longtime resident of Stonewall, Manitoba (30 years), retired from the Awards close board of the South Interlake Seniors Resources Council (SISRC). The SISRC honoured then 83-year- November 15 old Mel Sampson at their annual vol- unteer appreciation night earlier this The Manitoba Writers' Guild, with year. the assistance of the Association of As Director of the SISRC for Manitoba Book Publishers, is pleased 24 years, Mel had volunteered at many to coordinate the 2013 Manitoba Book capacities, including acting as Chair of Awards. Submissions will be accepted the Board, driving seniors to and from until November 15, 2013. For submis- doctor’s appointments in Winnipeg, sions published between November 1 helping with fundraising, and much and December 31, 2013, the deadline more. is January 6, 2014. Mel is a founding member of the The Manitoba Book Awards are an SISRC. After driving the Handi-Van in annual event celebrating the best in Stonewall for seven years, he recog- Manitoba writing and publishing. The nized a need for an organization to 2013 awards will take place in April, advocate on behalf of the seniors in the Mel and Ruth Sampson. Mel is 2014 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. community. He gathered a group of honoured at the South Interlake All submissions must be sent to: volunteers together at the local Seniors Resource Council Annual The Manitoba Writers' Guild Senior’s Drop-In Centre to discuss the Volunteer Appreciation night. Mel has been a Lions Club member for 27 years. 218-100 Arthur St. matter... and succeeded in forming a Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3 council. The Council has assisted in Stonewall, MB and all supported the Stonewall joined the Age-Friendly the aging-in-place mandate, allowing cause. Manitoba Initiative in 2008 and was seniors to stay in their homes longer. Wherever Mel is, he is actively recognized and honoured this year for In 1989, the Seniors Resource Centre involved and volunteering in the com- embracing the initiative, making life For more information, was formed. munity. A testament to that is when better for seniors and their families. Mel has been a Lions Club member Mel and his wife Ruth spent three And it’s people like Mel Sampson who guidelines and entry for 27 years. In 2010 he assisted with months of the winter for 22 years in help give a community this status. forms, please visit a New Year’s Gala put on by the Waslaco, Texas at the Pine to Palm Mel would like to retire from his vol- manitobabookawards.com Stonewall & District Lion’s club along Trailer Park. He volunteered there for unteer driving duties, but he needs with the Royal Canadian Legion 20 of those years as a Dance & new volunteers to step up to take his Stonewall Branch 52 to raise funds to Entertainment Director (5 years), place. 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Brookside Cemetery - Field of Honour Joyce Bateman M.P. encourages Canadians of all ages to remember our Veterans By Joyce Bateman, MP for Winnipeg South Centre Veterans’ week is held November 5-11 new Certificate of Recognition to honour each year in Canada. This is a time to Canadian Korean War Veterans. honour and remember the contributions Our nation has a rich history of mil- and sacrifices of our Veterans, and itary engagement that is an immense those who died serving their country. source of patriotic pride. This history is To get Canadians of all ages involved full of examples of both individual and in Veterans’ Week our Government has collective dedication and heroism on youth education programs and various the part of the brave men and women learning materials available free of who serve in our Armed Forces. Our charge. We believe it’s important for Veterans helped earn Canada the Canada’s youth to add their voices and proud reputation that it has today. creativity to the celebration of our Our Government believes that a Veterans. proud nation that sends brave men One of these initiatives is Postcards and women into harm’s way must for Peace. Postcards for Peace is a stand with them upon their return. By learning activity in which youth can thanking a Veteran, wearing a poppy send personal messages of thanks to and attending a local Remembrance those who served and those who con- Day ceremony you remember and hon- tinue to serve Canada in times of war, our Canadians who have served their military conflict and peace. You can country from past to present. order Postcards for Peace free of charge from Veterans Affairs Canada. For more information on Veterans’ Also, it’s important to note that to Week I welcome you to contact my coincide with the 60th anniversary of constituency office by phone at the Korean War Armistice, we declared 204-983-1355 or email at 2013 the Year of the Korean War [email protected]. Veteran. This is a chance to recognize and honour those Canadians who I also encourage you to visit defended the Republic of Korea and veterans.gc.ca to share your upheld freedom, democracy and the rule thoughts or to find commemorative of law. To that end, we also launched a events in your area. Page 6 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V12N5 • November 5 - December 9, 2013

Welcome innate ability to be ‘in the right place at stepped down in 1984. He did not run the right time’. A prime example was because broadcast mogul Izzy Asper, on September 22, 1975 in San the powerhouse of Liberal politics in Francisco. Newman was the CTV cor- this province, was committed to sup- to the respondent in Washington, and he was porting John Turner who won the the only Canadian reporter covering leadership and was decimated by President Gerald Ford when a woman Mulroney’s Conservatives in the gener- named Sara Jane Moore, failed in her al election a few months later. Broadcast effort to kill the President. Also a bit surprising is Newman’s By Don Newman It was during his Washington years admission that he never voted in Published by Harper Collins in the late 1970’s that Newman made elections that he was covering as a the move to the CBC where he spent reporter. He said it would be compara- the rest of his career. By the time Joe ble to “a referee betting on the outcome Story by Roger Currie Clark enjoyed his brief turn as of game that he was officiating.” Over Canada’s 16th Prime Minister, he the years, Newman never seriously had become established as a trusted considered running for office himself, Journalists who cover politics any- boys in the 1950’s. He played the game observer of the Canadian political and thankfully he never longed for a where on this planet will generally with my older brother David Currie on scene. Especially from this point on, seat in the Senate where his former agree with the old maxim that one outdoor rinks at the old Sir John Welcome to the Broadcast is a true colleagues Mike Duffy and Pamela week is a long time in the political game. Franklin Community Club in River page-turner for anyone with a strong Wallin are now dominating the news By that measure, Winnipeg’s Don Heights, just before starting high interest in politics in this country over for all the wrong reasons. Newman must be very old indeed. In school at Kelvin in 1956. the past forty years. The flavour is rem- Don Newman’s life has not been fact he celebrated his 73rd birthday on But for a bad case of measles in the iniscent of what Peter C. Newman without its share of personal tragedy. October 28th, the same day he was at spring of 1960, his life might have fol- achieved with his landmark books His first marriage was to Audrey-Ann McNally Robinson Grant Park launch- lowed a different path. The illness kept about the Diefenbaker and Pearson Taylor who he met at CKCK television ing a lively and entertaining memoir Newman from getting a good outdoor years, Renegade in Power and The in Regina in 1961. Their only child was called Welcome to the Broadcast. Until summer job that year. At the urging of Distemper of Our Times. a son named Lincoln, born in June his retirement from the CBC in 2009, his older brother Roger Newman who After a relatively brief posting in 1971. In February 1992, 20-year-old Newman began his daily look at was already a journalist at the Alberta during the peak years of Peter Linc died in a bizarre way. He went into Politics with that phrase. Winnipeg Free Press, Don dropped by Lougheed’s regime, Newman became a cardiac arrest while under general It seems that once they retire, old TV the rival Winnipeg Tribune and caught fixture in Ottawa. He was CBC’s point anaesthetic in a dentist’s chair. He was news guys are expected to write down on as a copy boy. Like many a journal- man on all of the major constitutional left brain dead and was taken off life their life story. This past year has seen istic career, Newman’s then became battles, from Pierre Trudeau’s patriation support. Two years later Audrey-Ann memoirs by Lloyd Robertson and Craig the product of a series of fortunate following his comeback in 1980, died after a brief battle with ovarian Oliver. Peter Mansbridge is a few years choices, leading him to work in the through Brian Mulroney’s unsuccessful cancer. younger, but he has already been newsroom at CJAY TV in Winnipeg in Meech Lake and Charlottetown accords, In 1998, Newman married a second working on his story for quite a while. its early days, as well as CKRC radio to the near victory by the separatists in time. His wife is Shannon Day, and she Newman’s memoir suggests that and CKCK radio and TV in Regina. the Quebec referendum in 1995. He partners with him in a consulting busi- during the almost half century that he Then came the Globe and Mail which also hosted CBC’s Remembrance Day ness that they started after Newman’s covered politics and events related to was then on its way to becoming coverage for many years. retirement from the CBC. ■ it, he was as completely into the game Canada’s first national newspaper. There are some revelations along the ...... as someone like Don Cherry is into Through all of these formative years, way that will be surprising to more hockey. Indeed, despite spending a few it was the political connections that than a few. According to Newman, Roger Currie is a Winnipeg writer and years in England during his early Newman nurtured and developed that Manitoba’s Lloyd Axworthy wanted broadcaster, and a regular contributor childhood, Don Newman was also into would serve him well in the years to very much to run for the leadership of to Senior Scope. He is heard regularly hockey as much as most Canadian come. He was also blessed with that the Liberals when Pierre Trudeau on CJNU, 93.7 FM in Winnipeg. Coffee Break in Rural Manitoba regularly in many different community activities. I personally feel connected to Springfield News... her, since she was the one who went with Marion Clemens with me to Petland to buy my Canary of Oak Bank, MB bird and get it home safely. That was three years ago. Yes, Beverley, we all Hello everybody and welcome again miss you very much and we feel grate- to news from Springfield, MB. ful for the advantage of having shared Sept. 22 - The Walk-A-Dog-a-thon several years with you. was held in Birds Hill Park. This event In lieu of flowers, donations may be is a major, annual fundraiser to cover made to The Bev Lewis Memorial Trust the high costs of training working dogs for the Cooks Creek Community Centre to become companions for people who c/o The Bank of Montreal, 249 are unable to do certain things due to Manitoba Avenue, Selkirk, MB R1A-0Y4. different sicknesses or handicaps. Springfield also lost another remark- Mentioning this event reminds me of An example of a working dog participating able person when Clyde Hektor McLeod the late Beverley Lewis (nee Vance). with its owner in this years Dog Walk. died Oct. 7, just 10 days before his Beverley had just retired after 33 years Michelle (pushing the wheelchair), Stef 94th birthday. I remember well when and her service dog Roxy. Approx. 250 Zombies walked through we celebrated his 90th birthday at Kin Oak Bank, Sat. Oct. 19 as a fundraiser for Place, Oakbank. He was, all day, the the Springfield Food bank. life of the Party, energetic like a 50- year-old, forever smiling, and he kept of service as Personnel Manager (west- smiling ’til the end. Clyde will also be ern) for Air Canada. She was the chair- missed very much, not only by his fam- person and co-chairperson for the ily, but by everybody he ever met. Lions Walk for Dog Guides for over thir- That's it for now, wishing you all ty years which kept her busy almost blessed lives, happiness and good the year 'round. She also was involved health. ■

V12N5 • November 5 - December 9, 2013 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 7 Currie’s Corner By Roger Currie We will remember them “The smallest minority on earth is the individual. As Canadians, we celebrate Thanksgiving in mid-October. The Those who deny individual rights cannot claim Americans do theirs on the 4th to be defenders of minorities.” Thursday in November. In between comes November 11th, and it strikes ~ Ayn Rand me that it’s the day when we should say the biggest thank you of all. Thank You seems like such an inad- equate phrase when you think of what Remembrance Day means. Baby Boomers like me should be forever thankful when we think about the carefree days we enjoyed in our late teens and early twenties. I pushed a lawnmower to pay for my tuition and books as a university student. My father and three of my uncles “Removing Barriers” were in a far away land at the same age, but they weren’t backpacking as Wheelchair & Walker Repairs many of my pals did. They were in uni- form, carrying a deadly weapon, and there was at least a 50-50 chance that they would never return to see their GREAT loved ones. The most serious family casualty was Uncle John, dad’s youngest broth- er, who was very seriously wounded PRICES when a mortar shell exploded beside him. They all came home and took care cence was taken away, and it never on Walkers, of families and helped build communi- returned. It’s easy to criticize when ties after the war. They were truly the campaigns like Dieppe, and more Standard, Broda Greatest Generation as Tom Brokaw recent battles in places like Afghanistan and others have described them. go horribly wrong because of poor & Tilt Wheelchairs I was also blessed to know Hugh planning and risk assessment by the Comack who died earlier this year at brass hats. But we must always be the age of 92. He emigrated to Canada thankful to those who were there in We also do from Scotland at the age of eight. On a harm’s way. sunny August day in 1942 he was a 21 We will remember them. ■ year old signalman with the Queen’s Grab Bar Installation Own Cameron Highlanders. Hugh was one of the 5,000 Canadians who went ashore at Dieppe on that horrible day. Roger Currie is a Winnipeg writer He was one of only a few hundred who and broadcaster. 204-471-1533 got off the beach and back to England. He is heard regularly on CJNU, Hugh Comack suffered no physical Nostalgia Radio Email: [email protected] harm, but his carefree youthful inno- www.cjnu.ca/c-corner.shtml Page 8 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V12N5 • November 5 - December 9, 2013 THE BUZZ Heffner Finishes Fourth;“ Robson Honored; Tinsley Scholarship Presented; Ken Little Passes Away;“ Brookside Field of Honour Closed;” Novak still going strong; Forcand Prestigious; All-Star Game Coming to Shaw Park; Big Season for Dobie

Tom Heffner, 68, the president of the Manitoba Amateur Body Building Association, sent me this note after he finished fourth in the Arnold Classic Europe, one of the world’s most presti- gious international com- By Scott Taylor petitions: "I'm in Barcelona on vacation after competing in Madrid on Oct. 11,” he said. “ I placed fourth in the 60-plus Open Class and to say the least, I'm very pleased with the results. "Thanks for the great support from Senior Scope, it's really appreciated. I'm Goldie with Dan Chase of the Goldeyes. Paul Robson now in a documentary motion picture Goldeyes season ticket holders will coming out in 2014. The film crew fol- receive a ticket to the fan fest, skills lowed me around Winnipeg for three competition and all-star game as part days and then had someone pick it up of their 2014 ticket package, while in Madrid for three more days includ- Goldeyes nine-game mini pack holders ing the competition. It was quite an will have an opportunity to purchase experience.” tickets for all-star events before the Heffner. Who overcame some seri- general public. ous health issues last year, is back Season ticket and nine-game mini near the top of the world and at 68, to pack information for the 2014 is avail- finish fourth in The Arnold, is an able by calling the Goldeyes office at incredible accomplishment. 204-982-2273 or visiting Goldeyes.com. Tom Heffner ••• ••• Gary Doer Winnipeg Goldeyes owner Sam Katz, the all-star luncheon and youth skills Sport Manitoba recently announced 62, and his sales and marketing direc- camp will take place in the afternoon, that University of Manitoba basketball tourism, publishing, and hospitality. tor, Dan Chase, 59, will be front and followed by the 2014 American star, Amir Ali, has been awarded the Robson served as the chair of Sport centre this summer when the Goldeyes Association All-Star Game at 7 p.m. $500 Bud Tinsley Sport Leadership Manitoba for 17 years. play host to the American Association This is the third time the Goldeyes Scholarship. The Paul Robson Resource Library All-Star Game at Shaw Park. have played host to the mid-summer This scholarship was created last for Leadership and Coaching offers The game will be held on Tuesday, classic, having done so for the fall in memory of Robert (Bud) Tinsley cutting-edge resources for all athletes, July 29, 2014 but it’s a two-day event Northern League in 2001 and 2008. by his family and friends. Tinsley, a coaches, and officials to develop their that will begin on Monday, July 28, This is also the first time since 2010 former Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ star skills, become better leaders, and fol- with a Fan Fest event and skills com- that the American Association will hold from the 1950s, is a member of the low the example as set out by the petition in the evening at Shaw Park. an all-star game. Canadian Football Hall of Fame. He Resource Centre’s namesake. The following day, Tuesday, July 29, died in Winnipeg 2011 at age 87. Sport Manitoba’s new board chair- The scholarship recipient is selected man, Jeff Palamar’s term started each year from among the Manitoba Wednesday October 23, 2013. Foundation for Sport scholarship recipients, based on the added criteria ••• of leadership. At last month’s Football Manitoba Tinsley grew up in Damon Texas, Championship Weekend, the great played college football at Baylor Bernie Novak, was the head referee University, was drafted by the NFL’s for the Midget Football League of Philadelphia Eagles in 1948 and was Manitoba’s championship final. Novak, a member of the Bombers from 1950- a member of the Winnipeg High School 1960. Football League’s Hall of Fame, has ••• officiated the game of football for In recognition of the profound impact 52 years... The Alzheimer Society of that former Winnipeg Blue Bombers Manitoba is looking for volunteer can- linebacker/centre Paul Robson has had vassers to knock on doors and request on sport in Manitoba, Sport Manitoba donations in their neighborhoods. But honored its recently retired board chair- they need you to be hearty. The Door- man’s accomplishments with a lasting to-Door campaign will be held in legacy, the Paul Robson Resource January of 2014. To register visit Centre for Leadership and Coaching. Alzheimer.mb.ca or call 204-943-6622 Robson was a successful amateur in Winnipeg or 1-800-378-6699 from athlete before playing professionally for outside the city... Canada’s ambassa- the Bombers in the 1960s and '70s. dor to the United States, 65-year-old Following his retirement as a player, Gary Doer, will be in Winnipeg to speak Robson managed the Bombers, leading at the Canadian Club of Winnipeg them to a Grey Cup victory in 1984. luncheon on Dec. 6. After his time in professional sport, he had a varied career in government, Continued on page 9 V12N5 • November 5 - December 9, 2013 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 9

THE BUZZ, cont’d from page 8

Bob Forcand. (Photo courtesy Golf Manitoba)

T. Kent Morgan George Thorogood “On behalf of our Board and ••• Selection Committee, Golf Manitoba is The Heart and Stroke Foundation is pleased to recognize Bob Forcand with looking for 3,800 volunteers across the our Distinguished Service Award in province (2,300 in Winnipeg) to assist 2013,” said Golf Manitoba President with its annual door-to-door campaign Kevin O’Donovan, in a written state- in February. Again, you must be ment. “Bob has been an integral part of hearty. The Foundation is looking for amateur golf in Manitoba for almost 40 canvassers, area captains and zone Ken Little years and he epitomizes what the leaders. For more information click on Destroyers at the Burton Cummings Distinguished Service Award is all heartandstroke.mb.ca or call 1-888- Theatre in Winnipeg on Saturday night, about.” 473-4636... Our good friend T. Kent May 10. Past recipients include Jerry Budyk Morgan of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of ••• (2007), Don Forsyth (2008), Betty Fame has a new gig as columnist with Late last month Golf Manitoba pre- Grant (2009), Brian Gilhuly (2010), Manitoba Hockey News, the new full sented its Distinguished Service Award Rudy Boivin (2011) and Joyce Collier color glossy hockey magazine pub- to Bob Forcand of Breezy Bend. Mr. (2012). Gordon Lightfoot lished by the Huddle Media Group and Forcand became the seventh recipient ••• held on Oct. 29 at Earls Main. Among Esdale Printing. Here’s an excerpt from of the award. Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot the Bombers alumni who joined 12 cur- his first column: “Ken Little, one of Mr. Forcand joined Breezy Bend in the will be honored by some of Winnipeg’s rent Bomber players included 56-year- five finalists for Manitoba male ama- winter of 1971 and became a Board finest musicians at the West End old Joe Poplawski, 68-year-old Jim teur athlete of the 20th Century, died member in the early 1980’s. He served as Cultural Centre to mark Lightfoot’s Heighton, 56-year-old Rick House, in Kelowna, B.C. on Sept. 12. Little the Club’s Tournament Chair and went 75th birthday. Carefree Highway — 81-year-old Nick Miller, 57-year-old excelled in baseball. curling, football, on to serve as President in 1982-83. A Winnipeg Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot Chris Walby and 78-year-old Ken track and field and hockey. His hockey He began volunteering with the is set for Friday, December 6. Kenny Ploen... It was a very successful season career began with the Downing St. Manitoba Golf Association in the Shields, 66, of Streetheart will be one for University of Manitoba football playground team. He played junior for 1970s. In the early 80s without his of the performers. Tickets are on sale coach Brian Dobie. The 60-year-old the Winnipeg Canadiens, spent a knowledge, former MGA President Jim now for $22 through the WECC, Dobie, who has been at the helm of the season in England with Streatham, Bristow submitted his name to become Ticketmaster, Winnipeg Folk Festival Bisons football team since 1995, guid- and then senior with the Winnipeg a member of the MGA Board of Music Store and Music Trader. Or buy ed his team to a 5-3 record and second Maroons.”... One of rock music’s great- Directors. After serving in a number of them at the door for $27. Lightfoot place in the Canada West Conference. est guitarists, 63-year-old George roles, he became the Association himself is not expected to attend... Dobie’s Bisons played host to a playoff Thorogood will celebrate the 40th year President in 1989. He is still involved Variety Club’s semi-annual Hearts of game for the first time since the team of his band George Thorogood and the as a volunteer for Golf Manitoba. Blue and Gold Fundraising Dinner was won the Vanier Cup in 2007. ■ Page 10 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V12N5 • November 5 - December 9, 2013 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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Carrie.com Each office is independently owned and operated. ®registered trademark of Century 21 Real Estate Corporation used under license. V12N5 • November 5 - December 9, 2013 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 11 The Flu Shot By Trevor Shewfelt, Pharmacist at the Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy What is the flu? The flu (or influen- the flu shot than to get the flu. The flu • Children six months to five years So get the flu shot. No one likes to za) is a highly contagious viral illness. shot is made in chicken eggs. So peo- of age get sick and the flu shot is your best It can spread easily from one person to ple with serious egg allergies should • Those with chronic illness such as: protection from getting the flue. If you another through coughing, sneezing or not get the flu shot. You can get a local - an immune system weakened by get the shot, you are also protecting sharing food and drinks. You can also reaction at the injection site that turns disease or medical treatment the 2000 to 8000 Canadians who die of get the flu by touching objects contam- red and sore for up to two days. You - a condition that makes it difficult influenza every year. inated with flu virus and then touching may also get fever, headache, or mus- to breathe your mouth, eyes or nose. That is why cle pain. Your pharmacist can get you - children 6 months to adolescents hand washing is so important to pre- acetaminophen products to help with 18 years of age on long term The information in this article is intended vent the spread of the flu. It is also rec- these mild symptoms. If these symp- acetylsalicylic acid (i.e. aspirin) as a helpful guide only. It is not intended ommended that you cough or sneeze toms get very bad or last for a long therapy. to be used as a substitute for profession- into your elbow, sleeve or into a tissue. time, seek medical attention. If you get - people with other chronic medical al advice. If you have any questions Influenza symptoms include fever, hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling conditions (ex. diabetes, mental about your medications and what is right headache, cough, muscle aches, runny of the throat, tongue or lips after you disabilities) for you see your doctor, pharmacist or nose, sore throat and exhaustion. The leave the flu clinic, call 911 or go to the - Pregnant women other health care professional. symptoms of the flu are usually more nearest emergency department for - Health care workers and first severe than that of a cold. Also, the immediate treatment. responders Manitoba Health Flu info site: onset of the flu is usually quite sud- How well does the flu shot work? - Individuals of Aboriginal ancestry www.gov.mb.ca/health/flu/ den. Flu symptoms usually last from Well, that is difficult to say. The influen- - People who are severely overweight Health Canada Flu site: 7 to 10 days, but the cough and weak- za virus mutates every year or so. or obese www.fightflu.ca ness can continue for 6 weeks. Scientists look at what the flu virus was Influenza arrives in Manitoba every like last year and try to predict what it An interesting fact is that children year in late fall or early winter. will be like this year when they make under nine years of age who have never “Can I get the flu from the flu shot?” up a new batch of vaccine. If the virus had a seasonal flu shot before will need No. The flu vaccine is made from dead only changed a little, the flu shot works two doses, given four weeks apart. virus parts. It cannot give you the flu. well. If the virus changed a lot, the flu Unfortunately, some people can get shot doesn’t work as well. The on aver- sick, or can even get the flu immedi- age, the flu vaccine is effective in about Who should not get the flu vaccine? ately after the flu shot. That is because 50-70% of healthy adults and children. • Infants younger than six months of the flu shot doesn’t start working until Last year, in the 2012-13 flu season the age 2 weeks after the shot. So you can effectiveness was estimated to be 50%. • Anyone who has a severe allergy catch the flu and get symptoms during In nursing homes, the flu vaccine stops to egg protein, formaldehyde or that two-week period. Also, people who 50%-60% of flu related hospitaliza- thiomerosal seem to have gotten the flu within a tions, and 85% of flu related deaths. As day or two of the shot probably had the said before immunity to the flu usually • Anyone who has a serious acute flu virus in them already at the time of starts about 2 weeks after the shot and illness, with or without fever, on the the shot, and would have gotten sick lasts less than 1 year. The elderly, day they are to be immunized. anyway. Finally, the flu shot only pro- unfortunately, can have their immunity A mild illness, with or without a low tects against some very specific fall off in as little as 4 months. fever, is not a reason to avoid getting the flu shot influenza viruses. It doesn’t protect Who should get the flu shot? against the common cold virus or bac- • Persons known to have developed terial illnesses. • Seniors aged 65 years or older Guillain-Barre syndrome within six “Can the flu shot give me a bad reac- • Residents of personal care homes or weeks of a previous influenza vacci- tion?” Rarely. It is always safer to get long-term care facilities nation. Page 12 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V12N5 • November 5 - December 9, 2013 VACATION & TRAVEL: Landing in LAOS - Next stop - Thaket - PART FOUR © Story by Rick Goodman. Photos by Beatrice Daigneault. Fast Food. racks by the front desk or front door for "On the wall," she whispered, "It had Editor’s Note: In the last issue, guests to leave their shoes. It seems a legs." Rick and Bea sampled some local little odd at first but is actually very "This is the end," I thought, "The cuisine in Vientiene and they now cool and comfortable.] snake has legs. We're not going to It was suddenly quiet then the make it and that's for sure." landed in Thaket. ladies appeared at the head of the That's what panic does. Snakes don't stairs with the manager cowering have legs. Asian house geckos have Thaket is a small town on the along in their wake. legs. We got used to them. They're a lit- Mekong. A lot of the old French colo- "$45.00," Van announced. tle nocturnal lizard that can climb walls nial buildings still stand there. And a It was a gorgeous old hotel. and even hang upside down on the ceil- lot of tourists seemed to be standing Hardwood floors and wainscotting, high ing. They'll congregate around lights around looking at them. That's about ceilings, massive doors, well kept and so and eat any insects that happen by. it. Suffering from too much sun – that's very, very clean. I thought $45.00 was Later on we were up in a little town the sum total of my first impressions of a bargain. called Vang Vieng. The guesthouse had Thaket. Old buildings, pale faces,"Oh "That's for all three rooms," Sunny a roofed porch with wooden recliners look, there's another one. And he's chimed in, "And," she said, turning to for the use of guests. Bea and I had Bicycle - common mode of transportation. limping! Where's my bed?" glare at the manager, "Breakfast is free." come in from dinner one night and I Kop jai lai - thank you very much decided to have a cigar and a glass of We decided on a grand old colonial looked at me and asked, "How come hotel and Chai's wife and sister went in ladies. beer out on the porch. Bea and I checked in. The hotel had I laid back, blowing smoke and you're all freckles?" to negotiate the rate. What a team. Hoo Boy! Sunny asked the price for three rooms. been refurbished but they had kept the enjoying the evening. The light was original hardware on the doors and I very dim but I could just make out the The next morning Sunny wanted to Van hooted in derision at the answer. visit an old friend who had a business Sunny was outraged. The manager was given an actual skeleton key. geckos overhead. There must have That's something you don't see a lot of been around 20 of them. They seemed not far from the hotel. This lady ran a relented and that was all it took. Once fast food, quicky mart, gas bar sort of they tasted blood there was no holding any more. a little more active than usual. Lizards are another thing you don't "Must be this dutch tobacco stimu- enterprise. back. Feint and attack, never retreat- There was a little charcoal grill and ing it got louder and louder. Then they see a lot of in western hotels either. I lating them," I thought. And, "Boy, is had just opened our room door when this beer ever foamy." a gas burner for making pho and other took their sandals off. snacks plus a couple of tables for cus- "Hoo Boy," I thought," Now you're Bea let out a shriek, kicked her way They scurried around overhead, I into the room and slammed the door in laid below, smoking and sipping my tomers. She had a few shelves stocked going to get it Buddy." with small items and toiletries. People But they were only going upstairs to my face. beer. I thought, "Snake!" and clawed my About half way through my second there tend to buy one-use bars of soap inspect the rooms. We could hear them and shampoo. Get by one day at a time inspecting from the lobby. I don't think way in after her. glass I found out why it was so foamy. There was a gap under the door you Geckos can poop while hanging upside sort of thing. they were actually cursing but old Chai Outside there was a dog with parts was nodding his head appreciatively at could roll a bowling ball through. I ran- down. They hadn't been hunting they'd sacked the room for some kind of been maneuvering for the best position that were a little out of proportion. some of the pithier comments. I think he was there for entertainment [Taking your shoes off is common weapon and yelled questions and com- to share my cigar smoke and bomb my mands at her. beer glass. Nothing puts a good head purposes. You could slurp pho and practice there. Guesthouses, hotels watch him sleep on the sidewalk. Occa- and even some stores will have shoe "Is it a big one?" I hollered. "What on a glass of beer like gecko poop. colour is it? Get on the bed, get on the Suddenly one of them got a little too sionally he would get up and scratch. bed! Hurry, hurry!" much smoke. He sneezed, farted, and Beside the dog there was a little I wondered later what the other lost his grip on the ceiling. I gave him wooden table with a litre of motor oil Where guests in the hotel were thinking hear- full points for a triple forward somer- and three different sized bottles of gasoline on it. She has a beer bottle, a Your ing all this. sault followed by a half gainer but had Bea stood with her back bracing the to disqualify him for missing the beer whiskey bottle and a two liter pop bot- Musical door, panting too hard to speak and glass. Barely. tle. This was the gas bar. It was actual- ly pretty handy. 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The country come to the city with home ou. welcome. Call Dennis: 204-261-8790 Call 204-890-8999 or email me at made holiday goodness - crafts, baking, Y or Jim at 204-837-6900 55+ Men’s Club - meets Wed. & Thur. [email protected] for tickets. unique gifts, food & more. www. afternoons, 1-4 pm, at 3172 Portage Ave. Royal Canadian Legion Ladies downtownwinnipegbiz.com MAKE YOUR LISTING Various activities: art and hobby classes or just enjoy a cup of coffee. 987-8850. Auxiliary #4 - Christmas Luncheon, Misericordia Health Centre - accepting STAND OUT. Sun. Nov. 17, 12:30-2:30 pm at the volunteer applications for Spiritual Care vol- ADD A BORDER FOR ONLY Mensheds Manitoba Inc. - peer run St. James Legion, 1755 Portage Ave., unteers. Involves supporting a safe environ- $10 PLUS GST program by men for men at Woodhaven upstairs. Elevator available. Bake table, ment for Senior residents by accompanying Community Club, 200 Glendale Blvd, book table, auction & more. Tickets $7 - those wishing to attend services. Call 204- CALL 204-467-9000 Woodhaven in St James, Tue. and Wed. Call Marjorie: 204-888-7874. 788-8134, [email protected] afternoons, 1 pm-4 pm. Call Doug: The Seniors' Choral Society - is looking 832-0629 or 804-5165 St. Luke's Anglican Church - Christmas Self-publishing course - Nov. 26 & 27, for new members for their 2013-14 season, Bazaar, Sat. Dec 7, 10 am-3 pm, 10 am-12 pm, at McNally Robinsons, beginning Mon., Sept. 9. NO AUDITION Archwood 55Plus Centre (565 Guilbault Stradbrook and Nassau. Crafters welcome Grant Park mall. Limit 10 participants. REQUIRED. For more information contact St.) - Offers programs: Nordic Pole Walking, - tables $25 plus small gift. It's a Wrap will Learn editing, choosing a printer, marketing Mary at 204-221-2538, or email us at Yoga Fit, Zumba Gold, Water Exercise, be there to wrap gifts. Contact Church & more. Email: barbking@grant. [email protected] Bowling, Belly Dance, Line Dancing, office: 204-452-3609 mcnallyrobinson.ca for info or visit www.seniorscoralsociety.ca/ Painting & Drawing. Call: 204-416-1067 or email: [email protected] Springs Senior’s Drop In Centre - The Happy Homesteaders men's Community Singers - N.Kild. based Meetings, Nov. 14 and 28, 1-4 pm at 725 barbershop group - is recruiting singers. ladies choir requires ladies to join their Lion's Place Adult Day Program - Social Lagimodiere Blvd. Forever Young Pot Rehearsal is Mondays, 1:30-3:30 pm. group and a pianist. Starting Sept. 4/13, day program for seniors - physical, mental, Blessing Banquet, Sat., Dec. 7, 6:30 pm in Usually perform 1-4 times a month. Sept. Wed. evenings. Info. provided upon inquiry. and recreational programs. Transportation & main sanctuary at Springs Church, 725 thru May at seniors' residences and personal Ph. Evelyn Shepel @ 204-338-2554 hot lunch provided. Membership $8.06/day. Lagimodiere Blvd. $5 at door, last names care homes. Call, Joe Cels: 204-888-4214 or Joy Kaczor @ 204-669-6950. Call 784-1229. Referrals to the program are starting with A-M bring a salad /dessert. or Doug Stewart: 204-837-8943 made through WRHA at 940-2655, or call Names N-Z bring a main course. your Home Care Case Coordinator. Red River College (RRC) Client Actor VOLUNTEERING The Salvation Army - Seniors 55+ (CA) Program - CAs are “actors” portray- A & O – Seniors Centre Without Walls Program, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, at the ing a patient, providing a learning opportunity K.I.N. Resource Council for Seniors - program - Free program for 55+ in Barbara Mitchell FAMILY Resource Centre, for future healthcare providers. We are Bluebird Lodge Congregate Meal Program, Manitoba. The program operates entirely 51 Morrow Ave. Coffee/tea, conversation, recruiting actors for various roles throughout 97 Keewatin St., seeking volunteers to help over the telephone and provides older adults crafts, board games & more. Call Sheila: the year. Call: 204-632-3012 or 430-3757 with the 4:30 meal - 3 hours once a week. with a variety of presentations, tours and 204-946-9152. or email: [email protected] Call 204-774-3085 for details. activities. Call 204-956-6440 and speak with Silvia Del Vecchio to receive more info. St. Charles Parish - Christmas Craft & St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre - Big Volunteer Opportunity: Fort Garry Bake Sale, Sat. Nov. 16, 10 am-3 pm & Sun. Band Dance Series, Fridays, 7:30, Nov. 15 Women's Resource Centre (FGWRC) - A & O: Support Services for Older Nov. 17, 10 am-2 pm, at 320 St. Charles St. & Dec. 13 at the St. James Civic Centre Seeking feminist-minded women willing to Adults - West End at the Clifton Crafts, Baking, Silent Auction, New To You Auditorium, 2055 Ness St. Live music of serve on our board for 2 years for our 2013- Community Ctr., 1315 Strathcona St: For Table, Quilt Raffle, Refreshments. 40s, 50s, 60s. Tickets $12 advance or 15 term to serve on Community Relations activities, call 204-975-5167. Osborne Friends of the Winnipeg Public $14 at the door. Call 204-987-8850 Committee & Personnel Committee. Call: Village at 400 Stradbrook Ave: For activi- 204-477-1123 or [email protected] Library - Best of Friends Gift Shop 8th ties, call 204-956-6490. Visit www.ageop- Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre portunity.mb.ca for info. Anniversary Sale: Nov. 13-16 in (FGWRC) - Free Wen-Do Women’s Self Vista Park Lodge Personal Care Millennium Library lobby. Sidewalk sale. Defense Class – Thursdays until Dec. 5, Home in St. Vital - Volunteers needed. Dufferin Senior Citizens Inc., Pop-up discounts changing daily. Local 7 pm-9 pm at Young United Church (222 Call Janet Paseshnik: 204-257-6688 377 Dufferin Ave. - Various activities. jewellery artists on Thur. Free Draw. Furby Street) *NOTE: No Wen-Do Class on Bethania Personal Care Home and Every second Sat: Dance 12-4 pm, with a Net earnings support library projects. Thur., Oct. 31. For more info: visit Pembina Place - volunteers needed for 4-piece band and lunch. 204-986-2608 204-947-0110 or [email protected] www.fgwrc.ca or call 204-477-1123 Meal assisting, 1 hr. time commitment. Training Elmwood-East Kildonan Active Living The Canadian Club of Winnipeg - Pembina Active Living (55+) - provided. Call: 204-654-5035 or email Centre - 180 Poplar Ave. & Brazier. Various Luncheon with Gary Doer, Fri. Dec. 6, Presentation on “Muscles – structure and [email protected] scheduled and drop in activities. Call 204- 11:30 am-1:45 pm, at the RBC function in health, repair and aging”, Thur. Southeast Personal Care Home - 669-0730 to confirm if activity still on. Convention Centre, Wpg. 204-799-9086, Nov. 21, 1-3 pm at Grace Christian Church is looking for volunteers during the day, evening Dakota 55+ Lazers Program - Progams [email protected], (50 Barnes St. Wpg). Members $10, non- www.canadianclubofwinnipeg.ca or the weekend to assist with the recreation at Jonathan Toews Community Centre, 1188 members $15. Register: 204-269-8003. programs. Call 204-269-7111 ext. 2247 Dakota. Call Karen: 204-254-1010 ext. 206 Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services - For info on other PAL(55+) activities, visit Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services - Ring- Poinsettias for Christmas sale. $19 ea. www.pal55plus.ca or call 204-946-0839 Norberry-Glenlee CC - Programs for seniors A-Ride program needs drivers to take clients at 26 Molgat Ave., St. Vital. Call 256-6654 provided by Shelmerdine’s. Order by Nov. E.K. Ladies Curling Club at Rossmere residing in Southwest Winnipeg to appoint- 22. Pickup for individual orders is Dec. 11, - Curlers Wanted for a very sociable and ments, shopping and social outings. Call Le Conseil des francophones 55+ - 12-6 pm. Our major fundraiser of the year welcoming curling group, Wed. mornings, their ad effectiveness in Senior Scope. Thank Please mention Senior Scope when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track 204-452-9491 or email [email protected] is a community-based non-profit org. helps us in our work with family caregivers 9:30. Call: Joyce at 204-663-7762 or Its mandate is to ensure the accessibility of older adults. Call 204-452-9491 Pat at 204-444-3280. and availability of French-language services and support programs for the St. Basil’s Parish - Christmas Bake Sale, Manitoba Coin Club - Meets 4th Wed. ea. SOCIAL PROGRAMS/ Sat. Dec. 7, 10 am-3 pm at St. Basil’s French-speaking population 55 years Month 7:30-9 pm, Sept-Nov, (Christmas get- SERVICES and up who live in Winnipeg to help Parish, 202 Harcourt St. Perogies, together mid-Dec.) & Jan. thru June, at Fort Magdala House - Weekly hot meals for Cabbage Rolls, Perishke, Borscht, Raffle them maintain their autonomy and to Rouge C.C., Osborne & Kylemore. Annual St. Vital community to help people deal improve their quality of life. 793-1054, and Luncheon. Take out meals – Perogies, dues $10. No charge to attend a meeting with a lack of nutritious food daily. Cabbage Rolls & Sausage (while available). 400-107 Des Meurons St. St-Boniface, or 2. Call Barré Hall: 204-296-6498 Tuesdays: 10 am - coffee/tea and light Wpg., [email protected] “The Assiniboine Show Chorus” and snack, 12:30 - hot meal. Open til 3 pm at Red River Coin & Stamp Shows - The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - “The Golden Chordsmen” - Musical monthly through June 2014. Free adm. 5 St. Vital Road. Donations, assistance of Production of “ Sing We Noel”, Dec. 7, 2-7 any kind, and volunteers gratefully accept- 3-203 Duffield St. The Centre offers a variety Charterhouse Hotel, 2nd Sun. of mo., 10 of different programs and services to adults pm, Bethel Mennonite Church, 465 am-4 pm. All welcome. Coins, Bank Notes, ed. Call: Dayle 204-269-5528 or email: Stafford St. Tickets $15 - Under 6 Free. [email protected] 55+. Visit www.stjasc.com to view tokens, bullion, Canadian and Foreign, Buy programs and services. (204) 987-8850 www.assiniboinechorus.org or sell. Call Andy Zook: 204-482-6366 Things to do in Rural Manitoba RURAL PROGRAMS / SERVICES / VOLUNTEERING The Southeast Artists Group - Annual Call Lorna at 204-353-4538 or Doris at tax program, yardwork, monthly bbq’s dur- Resource Council, Lac du Bonnet/Pinawa Christmas Show & Sale, Fri. Nov. 29, 12-6 204-353-4532 for reservations or info. ing summer months. Call 204-886-2570 204-345-1227 or Whitemouth/Reynolds 204-348-4610 pm & Sat. Nov. 30, 12-4 pm at Clearspring East St. Paul 55 Plus Activity Center - Ritchot Senior Services and Winnipeg River Mall. Local artists’ works fr. Steinbach, (serving seniors 55+ in Resource Council 204-367-9128 Accepting memberships from East St. Paul the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - Need people to Lorette, St. Annes, Vita, Dufresne, Landmark South Interlake Seniors Resource and Ste Pierre-Jolys. Paint demonstrations. area residents. Various activities and quilt- be on our list of available drivers, friendly visitors, ing open to all members. Call 204-661- housekeepers etc. Call Denise: 204-883-2880 Council Inc. - Services for seniors and Komarno Community Hall - 2049 204-654-3082 Western or (msg). The Services to Seniors programs in those with disabilities. (Stonewall, RMs Dance, Sat. Nov. 9, 7 pm. Music by The of Woodlands, Rosser, Rockwood – wards Teulon & District Seniors Resource North Eastman - Services: transportation, Canadian Rhythm Masters. Tickets $15, Council Inc. - 1,2,3,4). Driver/Escort Program, Mobility aid Lunch included. Call 204-886-2994 for (Teulon, Gunton, Komarno, friendly visiting, phone calls, foot care, house- Lending Service, Handy Helper, advance tickets. Erinview, Malonton, Inwood, Narcisse, keeping, yard work, minor home repairs, Housecleaning, Friendly Visiting, Telecheck- Chatfield & surrounding areas). Driver pro- Meals on Wheels, Congregate Meals, Lifeline, Telephone buddy, E.R.I.K., Life Line. St. Eustache Young at Heart - meal gram, CancerCare driver program, Victoria etc. Brokenhead Outreach for Seniors 204- 268-7300 Caregiver Support Grp. meets last Wed. program, Fridays, 5:30 pm, at the St. Lifeline, handi-helper, housekeeping/laun- , East Beaches Resource Centre ea month. Call 204-467-2719 Eustache Community Hall. Good food, dry, friendly visiting, telecheck, medical 204-756-6471, Springfield Services to socializing and sometimes entertainment. equipment loans, E.R.I.K., volunteer income Seniors 204-853-7582, Two Rivers Senior Email ready-to-print PSAs to: [email protected]. No faxes please. Page 14 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V12N5 • November 5 - December 9, 2013 MEGA

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The grand lady of comedy, Phyllis mentary film, “Goodnight, we love you: said Lampanelli. “That led to my roles Diller, passed away on Aug. 20, 2012 the life and legend of Phyllis Diller” in the ‘Comedy Central Roasts,’ and at age 95. Can’t you just see her, strut- weaved clips from the show and back- my career was off and running. If it ting through the Pearly Gates in a stage footage into a compelling story wasn’t for her, I’d probably be working pink, knee-length dress, encrusted about Diller’s extraordinary life and at Kinkos!” with blinding sequins, matching silver career. I thoroughly recommend it for Aside from comedy, Diller was also gloves and boots, flashing her trade- fans of classic comedy. blessed with many other talents. She mark wild, electrified hairdo? Phyllis Diller began performing in was a gourmet cook, an antique car One might expect St. Peter to be 1955, when stand-up comedy was enthusiast, author, gifted musician accustomed to welcoming all sorts, but dominated by men. Despite having no (playing piano with over 100 orches- even he might be taken aback when professional show biz experience, her tras) and an accomplished painter. the Madonna of the Geritol set, as she family and friends encouraged the “I learned from her that diversity is a loved to be called, greets him with the witty, 37-year-old housewife and way to keep yourself creatively ful- familiar Diller cackle, “They’re lettin’ mother of five to try her routine at San filled,” said comic Rita Rudner, who is anyone in here nowadays. Ha Ha Ha Francisco’s Purple Onion nightclub. also a successful author. Haaaa Ha.” “I was shaking all over and sweated But to most fans, Diller will always With her trademark on-stage, rapid- so much, I made a puddle on the be remembered for her nuclear-pow- fire delivery, Diller was famous for stage,” Diller said of her first 17- ered hacking laugh, the crazy wigs launching into a string of one-liners minute act. and costumes, and her brilliant comic without batting an artificial eyelash, The housewife-turned-humorist was timing. poking fun at celebrities, her mythical a smash, winning over audiences while Veteran comic David Brenner wit- family, and of course, herself. poking fun at celebrities and life in nessed all that and more during “You know you’re old when they general. She soon caught the eye of Diller’s final live show. discontinue your blood type ... and influential entertainers who saw the “She gave a remarkable perform- your birth certificate is on a scroll … potential of her estrogen-driven humor. ance, 45 minutes of nonstop laughs. and your walker has an airbag,” she “I got national exposure on the Jack You’d never have known it was her would say. Parr Show, my first big turning point,” last,” he told me. “There will never be I interviewed Phyllis twice, once for said Diller. “And several movies with another Phyllis Diller.” our local public radio station, and also Bob Hope really boosted my career.” Hopefully St. Pete has a sense of for the San Francisco Chronicle in Stephen Rosenfield, director of New humor, and agrees. ■ 2006 several years after she moth- York’s Academy of Comedy Institute, balled her collection of electrifying offered me some interesting insight on fright wigs and flashy show dresses, Diller’s legacy. “[She] went straight and retired from performing after 47 from kitchen to stage, and lit the path years of stand-up comedy. for all aspiring women comedians who “I loved doing the shows, but physi- followed her.” cally it was getting harder for me,” Lisa Lampanelli, the reigning queen QUOTES by PHYLLIS DILLER Diller, who was around 90 at the time, of bawdy insult comedy, was one of told me. “A one-hour show is just the them. She told me her career got a “A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.” tip of the iceberg. All the traveling, boost after Diller became the first rehearsals and media sessions became woman inducted into the Friars Club “Housework can’t kill you, but why take a chance?” more tiring.” of California “Wall of Fame” several Diller’s final stand-up performance years ago. “The reason women don’t play football is because 11 in 2002 was preserved by filmmaker “It opened the way for me and other Gregg Barson. His entertaining docu- women to get into the Friars Club,” of them would never wear the same outfit in public. “A bachelor is a guy who never made the same mistake once.” “My cooking is so bad my kids thought Thanksgiving was to commemorate Pearl Harbor. Laugh a Little “Aim high, and you won’t shoot your foot off.” Learn sign language. It’s very handy. Our band is called 999 Megabytes. We haven’t gotten a gig yet. Dry erase boards are remarkable! 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