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END OF SUMMER SALE SEE PAGES 7-9 On selected styles of Open- back Pants, Nightwear and Tops for both MEN and WOMEN Long-time Local Jeff Reinebold, former Blue Reporter, Author ♦ Adaptive Pants, Capris, Shorts and Friend - ♦ Open-back Dresses & Wrap- Bomber coach - the lessons around Skirts ♦ Undershirts & Marianne Front-closing Brassieres he learned in Winnipeg and (Marion) ♦ Wheelchair Capes & Shawls ♦ Slippers, Diabetic & where he is today Clemens Compression Socks See Scott Taylor’s The BUZZ on Pages 10-11 passes leaving February 12, 1927 - a legacy of wisdom July 25, 2015 It was a sad day when it was announced that Marion Clemens, as we knew her best from her Coffee Break columns in Senior Scope, had passed on. BACK BACK Marion was featured in the ‘Spotlight’ section of the February 10, 2010 edition of Senior Scope. She had just authored her first autobiography. It wasn’t long after that that she began reporting on events in her community and submitting them to Senior Scope. Marion chronicled her life in several books. They were personal accounts of growing up under Nazi rule in Germany Retinal Health as a child and eventually making a new Among Older Adults life in Canada, arriving in 1957. She eventually settled in the Oak Would you like to participate in a study screening retinal health Jeff Reinebold, former Winnipeg Blue Bomber coach Bank/Springfield area with her long-time partner and friend Louise. She then in relation to nutritional status became a writer/reporter/journalist for among older adults? A hockey career almost cut short at 15, Bill Ranford local newspapers, and publications in the We are looking for older adults, ages 55-80 persevered and made it to top See Pages 10-11 early to mid 1970s. Her ‘Coffee Break’ col- who do not have a mental health issue umn was popular. In fact, Marion sent or eye disease. We plan to evaluate the retinal her last column to us just prior to her function in relation to nutritional status. passing and we’ll share some of it with • You will get your retina function measured at no cost (Tests are worth $150) you inside this issue. • You will provide blood and urine sample Marion’s legacy is her gift of writ- • You will fill out a short questionnaire and ing, showing us the good and bad food record in this world as she saw it. Please join us for It was a real honour one of two information sessions: to publish Marion’s September 1, 2015 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm columns and to be Richardson Center for Functional her friend. She will Foods and Nutraceuticals, be truly missed. 196 Innovation Drive, SmartPark, University of Manitoba Free Parking Provided Bill Ranford today Read more on Page 5. For more information please contact Shatha Alattar at: [email protected] (preferred) Bill Ranford winning the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1990 or 204-887-4619 Page 2 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V14N1 • August 4 - August 26, 2015

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Contributing Writers / Donald is now 80 and still going strong in movies like I still don't use a smartphone, but I love the world of Submissions: The Hunger Games. He's also quite angry that when Netflix and I would be totally lost without my PVR. I do a other Canadians get to vote in a federal election in weekly podcast on skype, with a co-host who is more Scott Taylor - The BUZZ October, he won't be allowed to take part. He was born than 2,000 miles away. As a semi-retired freelancer I live Roger Currie - Currie’s Corner and raised in New Brunswick and still has a home in this on the desktop computer in my home office. Fortunately Shirley Hill - Financial News country, but his principal residence has been outside I have a precious son-in-law who helps me over the Bill Ward - DRIVEN! Auto Review Canada for many years. Such people are ex-patriates, major speed bumps that appear on the highway. 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V14N1 • August 4 - August 26, 2015 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 3 Giving your Grandchildren a Head Start in Life: Critical Illness Insurance – intergenerational Wealth Transfers – Tax Free - Shirley Hill, CFP - Executive Financial Consultant, Investors Group

The last several articles have been for whom is this money intended’'? To continue this discussion, I well as critical illness insurance on very technical in nature which have Depending on the answer, the plan- have broadened the concept of how the grandchildren. Neither of these generated some interesting phone ning will reflect the intention. In to use Critical Illness Insurance as a ideas have much to do with tradi- calls and comments. The most com- their second appointment – the first tool for intergenerational wealth tional risk management issues mon remark has been “I had no idea thing they said “No one had ever transfer on a tax free basis. (nobody purchases permanent life that there were so many things that asked us that question before, and One of the greatest pleasures for a insurance for their children/grand- I could do. No one at the bank has now we have different discussions grandparent is spoiling their grand- children with the expectation it will ever told me this”. Good information among us and with our children. It children. Borrowing the children ever pay out a claim) but rather with and planning is becoming more freed us to look at our wealth in a from mom and dad, taking them out the accumulation of cash values, important than ever. In my practice, different way’'. to the zoo and for ice cream, then return of tax-free capital, and pro- I have had the discussion with many What I am finding in my practice dropping them off at the end of the tecting long-term insurability. of my wealthy clients regarding once is what is being discovered in studies day – or at the end of a weeklong get- Without a doubt, many children and wealth has been achieved, then how with those who have wealth. away with nana and grandpa. These parents acquire health conditions do we meet the greatest challenge of Originally, when wealth and those are fruits of your labour – raising through their life which may make how to keep it, and then secondary who held wealth were studied – the children so that one day you can their offspring uninsurable. Buying how to pass it on. Most families thought was that this wealth would spoil theirs. As a review from previ- insurance while they are still young think that their greatest expense is transfer from parents to children. It ous articles, increasingly in Canada, and everyone in the direct family is their mortgage but in reality it’s is now thought that much of this grandparents are finding creative healthy is crucial. taxes. If you have an income of wealth could if desired be structured and impactful ways to continue this How does critical illness insurance $70,000 per year in Manitoba and to skip a generation or two and tradition, finding expression for for children work? Unsurprisingly, it therefore in a 39.4% marginal tax transfer to grandchildren and great such love in financial products. starts with the coverage itself. A crit- bracket your tax bill would be grandchildren. If that is indeed the Indeed, a great many grandparents ical illness insurance (henceforth $18,045/year or monthly $1,503. desire as early studies are showing – contribute to RESPs (Registered referred to as “CI”) plan can provide The cost is equal to or greater than then the question becomes - what Education Savings Plans) for their coverage normally from $25,000 all many mortgages yet we pay so little strategies need to be examined to grandchildren. the way up to $250,000, which upon attention to this. We accept it as sta- accomplish this new approach to The enormous transfer of wealth claim would be paid out to the parent tus quo instead of looking for advice wealth and families? If you have fol- that will unfold over the next 25 tax-free. Remember, the purpose is and alternatives. lowed my recent articles, that has years in Canada, something we have not to benefit from a potential claim, In the last few weeks, during an been my focus. To broaden the dis- discussed in previous columns, is though there’s little doubt that there appointment with a newer client – cussion of what is possible, we manifesting itself in innovative ways. are massive financial repercussions after the initial fact finding – I asked should not only discuss preserving Even RESPs have their limitations, to having a child in some form of the question of “whose money is wealth but also take a look at family. not only in terms of usage but also care, travelling to and from a hospi- this?” Initially there was silence and How money can be used as a tool to with respect to maximum contribu- tal for weeks on end, or taking a full- then the question came “what do not only benefit the primary holder of tion space and maximum govern- blown leave of absence from work for you mean?” My response was, you wealth but also how it can be used in ment credits. Consequently, those one or both parents. This could real- are 86 years of age and have consid- a very beneficial way inter-genera- looking to make a more substantial ly save the financial vitality of a fam- erable wealth – so the probability is tionally. 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Giving your Grandchildren a Head Start..., cont’d from page 3 when a covered illness occurs. Some cover costs related to health care are refunded totalling $11,502 of ...... insurance carriers offer coverage that are not covered under current tax-free money. Logan could use this SHIRLEY HILL that ends at age 25 and can be con- government plans? And would they money to reimburse his student Executive Financial Consultant verted, without proof of insurability, be able to continue to contribute loans, pay for a small car, or pay for to a permanent, “adult” plan; other during this difficult time to their his honeymoon. The policy would Hill & Associates Private Wealth carriers offer permanent, lifetime child’s education plan – the future continue, probably now under Management protection to children for a guaran- they want them to have? Logan’s ownership, and coverage Investors Group Financial Services Inc. 10 Island Shore Blvd. teed, locked-in premium for life. Grandparents can purchase these would remain well into his adult- Winnipeg, Manitoba R3X 0E7 Most CI plans for kids tend to plans, own the plan, and leave mom hood, all at the original child pricing Phone: (204) 257-9100 cover the 24-odd adult-focused ill- and dad as the beneficiaries. of $64 per month. While available Toll Free: (866) 574-7901 nesses identified in most CI plans, Furthermore, most plans come with earlier, the return of premium option such as cancer, heart attack, stroke, a reimbursement of premium that would not normally be exercised [email protected] and more. Many of these illnesses essentially guarantees that all the after age 25 until retirement age www.investorsgroup.com/en/shirley.hill/home may seem irrelevant as a child, but monies contributed to the plan are (critical illness coverage for adults is https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirleyhillcfp will be very important should they returned, or refunded, should no extremely important to protect https://www.facebook.com/Shirley.Hill1989 carry their insurance coverage into claim ever be made. This money- lifestyle and assets) and in such a adulthood. Furthermore, most child back guarantee, in essence, ensures case, the policy could be ended CI plans provide additional coverage that the investment made is not lost when Logan turns 65 and over for critical illnesses that are unique and the return of premium can $34,506 would be returned to him to childhood, amplifying their value make a consequential difference in tax-free!* and utility to the younger insured, the early adulthood of the child. For Clearly, the impact of you, as a such as: cerebral palsy, congenital instance, some insurers offer plans grandparent, purchasing a CI policy heart disease, cystic fibrosis, mus- with a full reimbursement at age 25; on your grandchild will be felt for a cular dystrophy, and type 1 when the insurance is cancelled, all very long time, potentially helping Diabetes. These are things that do contributed premiums are refunded the family to remain financially happen to young children and the tax-free. Other carriers offer lifetime whole during a very difficult time, impact, both emotionally and finan- plans that provide a partial reim- and most certainly helping the child cially, on the parents should not be bursement at age 25, but that con- to grow up safely and with financial underestimated. tinue coverage indefinitely. resources that will serve him time ...... Other financial considerations Interested in some real numbers? and time again. * Numbers are courtesy of Sun Life EOS v.6.3.0 build 0607 Illustrated July 2015 may come to bear should a child or Here’s a scenario for you to consid- Should you wish further informa- This is a general source of information only. It is not intended to provide per- grandchild be diagnosed with such er: you have a 5 year old grandson tion you can contact Shirley Hill & sonalized tax, legal or investment advice, and is not intended as a solicita- an illness: Would the parents be able named Logan. You obtain a Associates, Private Wealth Manage- tion to purchase securities. Shirley Hill is solely responsible for its content. For more information on this topic or any other financial matter, please con- to afford time away from work to $100,000 CI policy with the “return ment at 204-257-9100 or email tact Shirley Hill. Insurance products and services distributed through I.G. ■ Insurance Services Inc. Insurance license sponsored by The Great-West care for their child? Would they be of premium” feature with Logan as [email protected] Life Assurance Company. Investors Group Trust Co. Ltd. is a federally reg- able to pay for the ideal type of the insured. The premium is $64 per ...... ulated trust company and the mortgagee. Mortgages are offered through I.G. Investment Management, Ltd. Inquiries will be referred to a Mortgage treatment? Would they be able to month. By age 25, 75% of premiums Planning (Agent) Specialist.

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Marion Clemens, cont’d from front page Marion’s writing is her legacy. It’s not the words themselves that hold the Congratulations to true value - it’s the messages within those words that she hopes will make a difference. Walter & Margaret Below was her last contribution to Senior Scope. But I believe it was her last attempt to say her peace and hope for a better world for everyone. Rest in Peace Marion. Your wisdom and your kind soul will be missed. Reimer - Celebrating 70 Years of Wedded Bliss Coffee Break in Rural Manitoba Oak Bank, MB, including Springfield News...

Hello everybody and Whenever one listens to the news welcome to another there seem to be only bad news Coffee Break, telling you reports. Like the shootings in shop- a bit of the goings-on in ping malls and now our world is the RM of Springfield. fearing a much bigger problem com- For the last several ing from the far East. FBI is pub- weeks here in Oakbank lishing warnings for possible attacks. By Marion one got the impression So, what do those warnings do for Clemens that suddenly several the people? Are they supposed to organizations decided hide somewhere in a cellar or are to change things for the better. This they all supposed to spend that day idea could be turned into reality due in a faraway country? It's all so to grants available for them. senseless – those are the facts we Besides the Kinplace have to live with in the Building on Main Street in Why can present time and there is Oakbank which is renting really nothing we can do. apartments to seniors who we not Yes we can do one thing - are looking for independ- and that is believing in ent living quarters, there is all learn God's almighty powers. also the Dugald Estates But not everybody believes housing, which is very dif- to "live in Him - especially authori- Walter & Margaret Reimer were sang. Margaret also plays piano and ferent from the Kinsmen ties - like governments and married on July 26, 1945. is still playing today. Building in Oakbank. and let schools with some even ban- Walter worked at Steinbach Feed The happy couple retired and Here seniors can buy a live"? ning any mentioning at all of Mill for about 50 years and of those moved to Fernwood in Steinbach condo for the low down God or Christianity. he was manager for 40 years. and now enjoy life and friends. payment of $89,610. One positive announce- Margaret sang in the choir and We hope you enjoy many more To find out more please call ment came from President Obama they met at the Church where she years together. 204-853-7434. the other day, when he announced Turning for a while to broader that same sex marriages will be circumstances in our lives right now: accepted as legal in the USA. But that does not mean that the rest of the world will accept his decision too – as we could see in a news report showing reactions of people in Turkey – attacking a Pride parade. Why can we not all learn to "live and let live"? What's it to others how some people live? As long as they do not hurt others – it's nobody's busi- ness. Life is so short. Too many peo- ple still waste their precious time judging others. Okay - let's live one day at a time, just enjoying each one. People who are happy and content, will always be good human beings, because they want others to feel the same way. Closing with my best wishes for you and your families: May you have a happy, safe summer !!!

~ Marion

We will post Marion’s original Senior Scope ‘Spotlight’ feature on Senior Scope’s home page Marion Clemens with her first two at www.seniorscope.com. self-published autobiographies.

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Now that this legislation has their school taxes following the dou- taxes fully covered by the Manitoba government's basic Education Property July 2, 2015 passed, work will begin to change bling of the Seniors' School Tax the required regulations and bring Rebate, Finance Minister Greg Tax Credit and the 2014 Seniors' LEGISLATION PASSES School Tax Rebate. these new rules into effect. Dewar announced today. “We believe in fair deals for all "In this year's budget, we doubled The minister noted an additional TO OUTLAW INACTIVITY 6,700 senior households will no Manitoba families,” continued Swan. the Seniors' School Tax Rebate so FEES ON SHOPPING “We have introduced legislation to they could save up to $1,570 on longer pay school taxes this year with the expanded 2015 Seniors' CENTRE GIFT CARDS: protect the two biggest purchases their property taxes this year, and so most families will make: their home, far, close to 34,000 seniors have School Tax Rebate. Applications are available online Swan and their car. We now require war- applied," Minister Dewar said. "This ranty protection for families buying rebate saves seniors money and at www.manitoba.ca/seniorsrebate or by calling 204-945-7555 in New rules will create a fairer deal newly constructed homes, and we’ve makes it more affordable for older for Manitobans made sure that when it comes to Manitobans to stay in their family Winnipeg or at 1-855-893-8266 (toll-free). ■ This week, the Manitoba govern- buying a car, the price you see homes."Payments will begin being ment passed legislation outlawing advertised is the price you pay.” processed after the property tax fil- inactivity fees on shopping centre He added, “We will continue to ing due date, the minister said July 7, 2015 gift cards. This closes a loophole grow the economy, create good adding processing of payments will that currently allows companies jobs and keep Manitoba one of the begin after the property tax due MANITOBANS ASKED that sell shopping centre gift cards most affordable provinces in the date. For properties with a June 30 to charge monthly fees if the card country.” ■ property tax due date, such as FOR INPUT ON PRE- Winnipeg, Brandon, Headingley and Dunnottar, payments will be deliv- ARRANGED FUNERAL ered by direct deposit and cheque SERVICES REGULATION starting July 6, he noted. In March 2015, the Manitoba gov- Manitoba Tourism, Culture, Be Fit with Gwen ernment doubled the Seniors' Heritage, Sport and Consumer School Tax Rebate to $470 from Protection invited Manitoba funeral Gwen Bonneville was the 2012 Look for pro- $235. The maximum rebate of $470 home owners and managers, funer- Road Runner of the Year for grams that com- is available in 2015, in addition to al directors, industry-related sup- Athletics Manitoba and has numer- bine movement the basic $700 Education Property port organizations, consumer asso- ous age group championship wins. with strength and Tax Credit and the income-tested ciations, and citizens to have their cardio fitness and $400 Senior's Education Property say on a draft regulation related to Get fitted for the correct shoe. make waves. The Tax Credit top-up. the Prearranged Funeral Services more you exert Seniors can apply for the rebate Act. They had until August 1 to I get my running and athletic yourself in the when they receive their property tax respond. shoes from Ken at Stride Ahead in water the more Once in effect, the Prearranged Grant Park Mall and he and his you will gain in Seniors can apply for Funeral Services Act regulation would staff make the fitting a science so performance, the“ rebate when they enhance protection for Manitobans that comfort and performance wellness and who purchase prearranged funeral blend into the perfect shoe for the physical ability. receive their property tax plans by: individual. Two or Three statement from their local • allowing contract cancellation for The correct shoe will make each Aqua Classes combined with your municipality. up to 10 days without penalty; step easy and provide you with the walking, running fitness program • requiring payment be made directly support you need. can make a world of difference in ” to a trust or insurance company to This month I suggest a combina- your health. statement from their local munici- ensure the money is available when tion of Walk/Running and Aquasize pality, the minister said. Some needed; for fitness, agility and good health. Check it out. municipalities will be sending out • making it an offence to exert Contact YMCA, City of Winnipeg - Gwen property tax statements over the undue pressure, take advantage and Wellness Seven Oaks for the summer into fall. To qualify for the of a person’s inability to under- best Aqua Fitness programs. 2015 tax rebate, seniors must: stand a plan, make a sale knowing

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7th Edition

Sunglasses and Safety

Polarized Sunglasses provide signifi- cantly improved glare reduction and Driving in the Rain help drivers see more clearly from Wm. M. E. (Bill) Ward dawn to dusk. The Lens colour is best as a brown/amber and provides accu- [email protected] It’s all about Preparation rate light colour and hightens your vision and the ability to differentiate shadows and bright spots. These sunglasses can be used for driving and, in fact, can reduce glare from a long, flat surface such as the hood of the car or the road's surface. This month I am featuring a Polarized sunglasses also can be worn Dealership that is small, friendly and indoors by light-sensitive people, includ- community minded, as well as, driving ing post-cataract surgery patients and those continually exposed to bright light technology and driving in severe rain through windows. during the summer. All this and some How Do Polarized Lenses Work? editorial comments on Traffic Safety Light reflected from surfaces such as and of course Bob’s Service Tips. a flat road or smooth water generally is horizontally polarized. This means that, instead of light being scattered in all A Ride and Drive with you testing directions in more usual ways, reflected vehicles on August 27 at 7 pm and light generally travels in a more hori- zontally oriented direction. This creates your comments in the September an annoying and sometimes dangerous Issue are part of the fall New Car intensity of light that we experience Tread Depth/Aquaplane Clean interior of Windows as glare. introductions. If your tread depth is at or below 4/32 Clean the Interior Windows so that on an inch you should consider getting any substance is cleared off so that I have noticed lately many bicycle new tires as these tires extend your you have full vision at all times. operators and the unlicensed gas\ stopping distance by up to 50% and can start to Aquaplane/hydroplane at Weather Radio and Warnings electric bikes riding into oncoming traf- very low speeds and cause a total loss Have your cell phone set up to fic, riding through Pedestrian Cross of traction. receive weather warnings and preset Walks and riding through Stop Signs your car radio to the weather channel Aquapelle Windows so that warnings come to you and and Lights. Have your windows Aquapelled and listen to it if the weather looks bad. they will clear rain, water, dirt, snow Never Stop on Roadway All Bikes are required to obey all traffic and ice off quickly and efficiently. Stopping on the highway or shoulder laws just like a motorcycle or car. They Windshield Wash Fluid is a sure way to be rear-ended. Pull Polarized sunglasses cut glare and haze have no exceptions and should not be For this time of year you need bug off the road at rest stops, on to side so your eyes are more comfortable and you can see better. given any form of permission to dis- desolving spray and put some in a roads and or any other area so that squirt bottle to spray on and then other traffic does not hit you. Use Polarized lenses contain a special filter obey the law as written. Report to clean off the windows every time you 4-way flashers-headlights and keep that blocks this type of intense reflected Police, Complain and call your MLA fuel up in addition to that which is in moving until you find a safe spot is light, reducing glare. your windshield washer bottle. best. and City-Town-Regional Council to Though polarized sunglasses improve Windshield Squeegee Plan where to pull off comfort and visibility, you will encounter ensure enforcement of the rules as some instances when these lenses Have your own Squeegee and use it Look for pull off areas and plan if bad written. Bikes are great but have no may not be advisable. One example is to prevent dirty and bug encrusted weather comes where to go. downhill skiing, where you don't want place in traffic on highways-express- windows. Wait it out to block light reflecting off icy patches ways and any road that they cannot Windshield Wipers because this alerts skiers to hazards It does not last forever and it is better they are approaching. keep up with traffic flow. New wipers Spring and Fall are to arrive late than not at all. essential to safe driving. The best More Info you can afford so that they do not Drive to Arrive Alive In addition, polarized lenses may reduce smear the visibility of images produced by - Bill liquid crystal displays (LCDs) or light- emitting diode displays (LEDs) found DRIVEN! Continued on page 8 Page 8 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] V14N1 • August 4 - August 26, 2015

Cont’d from page 7 on the dashboards of some cars or in polarized lenses are available in com- other places such as the digital screens bination with other features that can THE DEALERSHIP on automatic teller machines and self- enhance outdoor experiences. Where you buy your car or truck is often it is the very best lowest price you service gas pumps. Polarized bifocal sunglasses or pro- more important than the make and can get as you take the vehicle With polarized lenses, you also may be gressive lenses are examples of model of vehicle as the dealership is the offered and their finance charges unable to see your cell phone or GPS options for the presbyope who also link to service, repair, warranty and pro- on that one are eliminated. device. likes outdoor sports. vides the link to the manufacturer. B.) Dealerships are moving into the 22 Boaters and pilots also have reported And polarized photochromic lenses, So what do you want? Century and are there to assist you similar problems when viewing LCD which change from dark outside to The question of what a dealership in getting exactly what you want, at displays on instrument panels, which light inside, may be right for the light- provides is changing from Bob a price you can afford, so can be a crucial issue when it comes sensitive person who frequently is in Barker’s (Let’s Make a Deal), to the RESEARCH The Purchase, PLAN to making split-second decisions and out of the sun on any given day. professional who assists you in choos- The Purchase, ORDER it and based strictly on information displayed ing the correct vehicle correctly make sure it is exactly what you Whether you spend your time water- want. They want happy customers on a panel. (Some manufacturers of skiing or boating, in-line skating or equipped in the colour you want with these devices have changed their the trim you want. for life and will work for your busi- mountain biking, driving or jogging, ness by providing you with no has- products to solve the problem, but polarized sunglasses may be the right many have not yet done so.) The best way to buy a vehicle is to sle service at all levels. choice to help you enjoy your life out- RESEARCH IT, PRICE IT, and However, for most other sports and doors. ■ ORDER IT exactly as you want it and The Above is Option A if McPhillips activities, polarized sunglasses offer have this custom built vehicle deliv- Nissan is being stupid great advantages. And today, many ered through the dealership that you The Below is Option B if McPhillips have chosen to do the service, warran- Nissan is being smart RED RIVER CO-OP SPEEDWAY ty and after sales service and care. I have very specific things I look for in Taking a vehicle off the lot is great for a dealership and they are cleanliness, the dealer who moved a piece of tin acceptence of my wants, needs and that was sitting on the lot and not mov- service of my vehicle post purchase. ing but is it what you want? As well, I look for a delership that I suggest that you check out online the knows me, my name and treats me as good and bad points that dealer a friend not just a number. In short I reviews illustrate and talk to individuals want to be treated as a unique person who deal at the location you are inter- who, not only during the purchase but ested in buying from. I go to the serv- in the after service, has been intregral ice waiting area and ask customers to the dealership’s progress and my questions about how they feel they are own satisfaction of ownership. treated, is the coffee and refreshments I have known John Medeiros of in the service waiting area fresh and McPhillips Nissan for over 25 years clean, are the washrooms bright, clean and his style of management meets my and well maintained, is the service needs as well as his understanding area clean and are the workers show- that a vehicle purchase is not a Bob ing care in the vehicles they are fixing. Barker (Let’s Make a Deal) event. Far Does the dealer ask for a fee to pre- beyond the lowest price is the care pare the paper work for the sale? If taken by a dealership to represent the they do charge you to make the deal, Manufacturer to their customer as an why buy there? integral part of the process and to pro- The crowd A.) Think about all those vehicles on a vide you the customer with the service lot and why they are there and how and care needed to keep you coming desperate is the salesperson to back due to the trust established in sell them. A great deal can be had service, warrenty, sales and body simply by choosing the most des- work. perate salesperson and if you take In conversation with Sales Staff, a vehicle off the lot make sure that Service Managers, Parts Manager and Continued on next page BOB’S MAINTENANCE TIPS! Bob Degrave Automotive Specialist What is wrong? - Tony Bob and his shop Seven Oaks ...... Transmission are a CAA Approved Auto Repair Services Facility and Well Tony; he is an approved vehicle specialist This sounds like a differential prob- and the owner/manager of Seven lem and it should be examined at a The cars and drivers Oaks Transmission. Each Issue we shop that deals with axles, differen- will feature reader’s questions and tial, and gears as a specialty. This Drive out and check out the Speedway on the 26th of September 2015. This the advice Bob gives in this section. sound may be a minor fix and early on Highway 75 just south of the City. year they have added a Friday night Please email [email protected] detection can provide inexpensive This is a great place to go on a show to the Delaine Memorial and our with your questions. correction and peace of mind. Thursday night for exciting action and Season Ending Event is scheduled for ...... great Burgers. Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th. Bob, I have a ratcheting noise Red River Co-op Speedway will be from the rear of my vehicle and - Bob DeGrave. racing every Thursday night beginning Go to http://www.victorylane.mb.ca/ it does not back up smoothly. on the 21st of May 2015 and ending for the full story. ■ V14N1 • August 4 - August 26, 2015 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 9

THE DEALERSHIP, cont’d from page 8 McPhillipsMcPhillips NissanNissan TheThe DealershipDealership asas AUTO EVENTS TeTechnicallychnically AdvancedAdvanced asas thethe GT-RGT-R andand ••••••••••••••••••••••• asas FriendlyFriendly asas aa GoodGood NeighbourNeighbour STONEWALL QUARRY DAYS SHADES OF THE PAST SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW August 16 - Sunday - 9 am -3 pm August 30 - Sunday Veterans Memorial Sports Complex Beausejour, MB - 5 closed blocks (1/4 parking area. (south end of Main mile) of Park Avenue. Free to all partici- Street). All classic, special interest pants and spectators. Free BBQ picnic and antique vehicles are welcome. for car show participants after show. Registration is $10 with partial pro- Show area for motorcycles and any ceeds going to a local charity. vehicle of interest. Enter on West end of For more info contact: Park Avenue. Bring a tin or donation for Derek Bodnarchuk local food bank. 204-799-2208 For more info contact: [email protected] Jon Delannoy www.stonewallquarrydays.ca 204-268-4467 Individuals in the Service Department The sales staff along with service staff [email protected] from the Friendly Car Detail Team I have will be there along with a selection of ••••••••••••••••••••••• Robert Lidster gathered the same impressions in the Nissan Vehicles for our intrepid testers 204-268-2275 Morning I spent at the dealership. to evaluate along with you the reader 29th ANNUAL CORN & The only complaint I have is that the so that we have a cross representation ••••••••••••••••••••••• Coffee was not as good as it could be of opinion. APPLE SHOW & SHINE and the waiting area needed herbal Mark Thursday, August 27 at 7 pm on August 23 - Sunday - 12 - 4 pm COOKS CREEK HERITAGE tea as well. your calender and come to 2150 Presented by Border Hills Car Club in DAY McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, and enjoy Call Valentine Anyanwu: Morden Park Bowl. Open to all special August 30 - Sunday 204-952-7532 a full vehicle ride and drive along with inereste vehicles. Door prizes, silent short seminars on Driving Skills, auction and live band. Presented by Springfield Tractor Club at or John Medeiros: 204-294-4294 Cooks Creek Museum - pioneer build- of McPhillips Nissan for your test drive. Safety and Maintenance provided by For more info contact: ings, blacksmith shop, Static Tractor and (See ad below) DRIVEN!/Senior Scope along with Antique vehicles. Entertainment all day McPhillips Nissan. Malcolm Doney 204-362-0529 and craft show. Home cooking available. Well, that aside, I feel that our first Let us know you are coming so that we 204-822-5299 For more info contact: upcoming DRIVEN! Ride and Drive can prepare for you at [email protected] [email protected] John Holland Senior Scope event will be great or by phone at 204-632-7135 and register 204-853-7452 fun, entertaining and informative at to attend. ■ [email protected] McPhillips Nissan. - Bill Ward

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The BUZZ, cont’d from page 10 A Great Career Nearly These days, Ranford is still deeply “T.J. Rubley, what was I thinking?” season and when we’re I done I go Ended at 14 involved in the game. In fact, he’s a he once said about his inexperienced, back to London to work for Sky Sports. two-time Stanley Cup winner as a marginally talented quarterback. They have the NFL rights in England Bill Ranford will never ask for sym- coach – the goaltending coach of the “Listen, T.J. was a great young kid and the game is growing so fast in pathy. His life was never that hard. Los Angeles Kings. but he wasn’t ready to be a starting Britain that the NFL now has a 10- He had great family support, his dad It’s a good thing that coach in quarterback in the CFL,” Reinebold year agreement to use the new was the most influential person in his Summerside asked him to come back. said. “If he’d had a chance to be a 62,000-seat stadium being built for life and he had the will and desire to Hockey would be a lot poorer without him. backup in a good program behind a Tottenham Hotspurs. I think that one become a great hockey player. veteran CFL quarterback, he might day in the not-too-distant future, the Trouble was, his dad was also in ••• have developed, as Drew Willy did in NFL will have a team in London. the Canadian Forces. That’s a good Reinebold Happy With Saskatchewan, but he and we didn’t “Anyway, I got the gig a few years thing for Canadians, but not such a Life in Hamilton have that luxury. We decided to take when I was working at the NFL office in good thing for a teenaged kid trying to Maybe Jeff Reinebold should a shot with a young quarterback and London and Darren Woodson was hired make his way through minor hockey. for a lot of reasons, it didn’t work. to fly in and do some commentary one “I was born in Brandon, but I didn’t have been an assistant coach all along. Heaven knows, he should “The biggest problem we have in weekend. For some reason, Woodson start playing hockey until I was living football today is that there aren’t couldn’t make it and my boss asked me in Cold Lake, Alta.,” said Ranford, 59, have always been a TV star. Remember Jeff Reinebold, the enough quality quarterbacks,” he con- if I’d like to do it. Well, I went down to as he began to tell of young man’s jour- tinued. “And let me tell you, I know the studio, did it and they liked it and ney with a Canadian forces family. Harley-riding, flip-flop wearing, ear- ring-sporting head coach of the 1997 from experience. There aren’t 32 No. 1 asked me to come back and they’ve “I played in Cold Lake, then in quarterbacks in the NFL and that kept asking me to come back. I have a Germany, then in Portage la Prairie, and 1998 Winnipeg Blue Bombers? Yep, the same Jeff Reinebold who means there aren’t nine good quarter- different style, I guess. I just analyze then in Summerside, PEI, and finally backs in the CFL. And if you have a these games as if I were sitting on the in Red Deer. In Summerside, when I coaches special teams for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and stars on good quarterback and you lose him to living couch talking to you. was 14, it almost ended. I went out injury, you have big trouble. “I do every game I can from the for the midget team and was cut. I Sky TV in England as the No. 1 NFL analyst. That guy. “We were talking about this the end of our season to the Super Bowl. ended up playing forward in House other day. Is the East that much bet- I have fun with it.” League when one of the goalies Well, it seems that times change for everybody and Coach Reinebold will ter than the West this season? The So here’s the big question: If he decided to play high school hockey answer is no and it will probably had to do it over again, would he and the coach called me back. My be the first to admit how much a per- son’s outlook on life changes when a even out as the season goes along. have taken the job as head coach of career as a goaltender almost ended We knocked out (Drew) Willy and the Bombers in 1997? right there. If I hadn’t got the call, I’d person reaches a “certain age.” “I’m 56 now,” he said shortly after beat Winnipeg handily. Edmonton is “The lesson I learned in Winnipeg – probably have just gone on and been without Mike Reilly. Saskatchewan and I needed to learn a lesson – is that a house league forward.” getting off the train in Montreal on Wednesday evening. “I just have a is without their No. 1 guy (Darian the job was a wake-up call,” he said. Instead, he went back, earned the Durant). B.C. just got their QB back “When I took that job, I just wanted a league’s rookie of the year award completely different outlook. When you’re young and climbing the ladder and they’re going through a program head-coaching job so badly that I prob- and started making a name for him- change out there. And Calgary has ably would have taken any job. I guess self as a great young goalie. you worry about all kinds of things, but when you pass 50 and you’ve lived some guys out of position on the I did. But I learned that there are just “The next year, I went to Red Deer offensive line because of injuries. some jobs out there that maybe you and it was an eye-opener,” he said. it, you just kind of approach things a lot differently. I know I certainly do.” “I learned in Winnipeg a long time shouldn’t take. That’s why Chris Jones “There were 22 goalies in camp for a ago that if you don’t have a quarter- waited so long and was so careful midget team. The coach was Dave Back when he was climbing the ladder, he left the B.C. Lions, where back, you don’t have a hope.” before he took the job in Edmonton. He Manning, a guy who taught me so This week, Reinebold and his waited to take a job that gave him a much and brought me to the next he was the wide receivers and spe- cial teams coach, to take the head- Tiger-Cats are in Montreal for a game chance to win, to be successful. level of the game. The next year I was on Thursday night (6:30 p.m. CDT on “Would I take another head coach- playing junior in New Westminster. coaching job in Winnipeg. He was young, refreshing, funny, open, TSN). The Ti-Cats are 1-1 while the ing job? Yeah, maybe. But I have a In two years, I went from almost end- Alouettes are 1-2. Still, Reinebold has really good situation here. My son ing my career to playing in the best accessible and brutally honest. He drove a Harley to the stadium, the utmost respect for a Montreal Kekoa, whose 20 now, is at radio and junior hockey league in the world.” club that beat Calgary 29-11 at TV school (Conestoga College in After New West, it was off to the looked like a skateboarder on the sidelines and waxed poetic about Molson Stadium two weeks ago. Kitchener) and he’s spending the Boston Bruins and the rest, as they “Montreal has a real good club,” summer here working for Ticats TV. say, is history. He played 15 seasons why he loved coaching and why he was so awestruck by the game. said Reinebold bluntly. “We have a And I like what I do. This is a beauti- in the National Hockey League, most lot of respect for them. This is going ful game. If you could just cut out all with the Edmonton Oilers, and won But even by his own admission, he was a disaster. OK, to be fair, the to be a real good football game.” the other stuff...” two Stanley Cups. The second with It’s also going to be fun for Reinebold didn’t want to talk Edmonton, in 1990 was the most Bombers were a disaster. He just happened to be the guy who was Reinebold. While he loved being the about “the other stuff.” At 56, he’s memorable moment of his career. head coach in Winnipeg, he’s still not just way too happy to start that “Yeah, usually when you win your hired to take the eventual fall. Can’t pull any punches here. The certain that he’d do it again. He has a conversation. first Cup, you remember it as your good gig working alongside young defen- greatest moment,” he said. “But I was a Bombers have not won a Grey Cup ••• in 26 years and in an eight or nine sive coordinator Orlando Steinauer (a HAPPY BIRTHDAY: On Friday, backup in 1988, just a spectator, when man he calls, “one of the up-and-com- we won the first Cup. Winning the Cup team league, you should stub your July 31, the commissioner of the toe in 26 years and win one trophy. ing young coaches in the game) and Winnipeg High School Football in 1990 and having an impact on the when the CFL season ends, he heads outcome made it extra special for me.” So the fact is, Reinebold was just the League and successful Winnipeg guy who had the reins about a third back to London to wax poetic about business owner, Rick Henkewich – Extra special, indeed. He not only the NFL on Sky TV. made an impact, he was named of the way through the drought. also a former football, basketball Still, no one understands more “I have a really good life,” he said and lacrosse star -- turned 61. Oh winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy with a laugh. “I coach here during the ■ as playoff MVP. clearly why he was not successful. my, we’re getting old...

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EVENTS Please call 204-956-6440 or email Things to do in Winnipeg [email protected] South Winnipeg Seniors Slo-pitch - all levels welcome. Writing Exercises, process deposits and receipts for both K.I.N. Resource Council for Seniors - SENIORS HAVING A BALL, May-Oct. Workshops, Writing Resource Library, Bethania Mennonite Memorial Foundation To join or for more info, call Bob: 204- Bluebird Lodge Congregate Meal Program, Group Critique Sessions. Annual and Mennonite Benevolent Society, plus 97 Keewatin St., seeking volunteers to help 261-3033 or Metro: 204-256-4074 or Membership Fee $25. Guest Drop-In Fee other administrative duties. 1-2 days/wk. Janice: 204-831-5641, or visit with the 4:30 meal - 3 hours, once a week. $3 per meeting. Upcoming meetings from Contact Dianne Nixdorf, Director of Call 204-774-3085 for details. swssp.coffeecup.com 1:30-4 pm, Sept.12, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 at Recreation & Volunteer Services at 204- The Manitoba Coin Club - meets 4th Bleak House Centre, 1637 Main St. 654-5035, [email protected] Vista Park Lodge Personal Care Wed. each mo. (except Dec, July & Aug), Contact Irene [email protected] Home in St. Vital - Volunteers needed. Sarasvati Productions, host of the Call Janet Paseshnik: 204-257-6688 7:30 pm (1-1/2 hrs approx.), at the Fort Knights of Columbus - Farmers’ Market, annual Femfest Theatre Festival - We are Rouge Community Centre, 625 Osborne. Sun. Sept. 13, 9 am-3 pm. LUBOV SSMI looking for volunteer board members. Southeast Personal Care Home - Frequently there is a Coin auction. Foundation, 1085 Main St. Supplied by For info: 204-612-1112 is looking for volunteers during the day, evening Call Barré Hall: 204-296-6498, email: or the weekend to assist with the recreation Neumann’s Market. Veggies, honey, wild Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba [email protected] rice, perogies, garlic sausage, pickerel, programs. Call 204-269-7111 ext. 2247 Division - Volunteer opportunities: High Steppers Seniors Social Club - jams, pickles, etc. All Welcome. Proceeds for Holy Family Home Chapel Project. Volunteer driver, Door to Door Campaign, Open Houses, 10 am-12 noon on July 29, Dragon Boats, presentations/displays, PROGRAMS /SERVICES 30, Aug. 12, 13, 26, 27 & Sept. 9, 10, 16, The Seniors' Choral Society - under the data entry, Gala Ball, Speaker’s Bureau, 17. We meet Wednesdays & Thursdays for Seine River Seniors Inc. - 204-253-4599 direction of Richard Greig, looking for new general help, Daffodil sales, Sun Safe at Southdale CC. Activities: Bridge, Mon., fun and activities. We are looking for new members for their upcoming 2015/16 sea- Communities, Relay for Life, Science Fair, members and volunteers. Winakwa 9:45-11:30 am; Walking, Mon., 9:30-10:30 son beginning Mon. Sept. 14. No audition committee work. Call: 204-786-0613, am, cheapy aft. Movies, 1st Tue. of mo. Call Community Centre, 980 Winakwa Rd. required. Contact Mary: 204-221-2538, email: [email protected] or Call: 204-619-8477 204-452-5439; Brunch, 3rd Tue. of mo.; k You. k You. email [email protected] or visit [email protected]. Or pick up

nk You. Creative writing Sept. 10. Call 204-275- Pembina Active Living 55+ (PAL) - seniorschoralsociety.ca application form at 193 Sherbrook St. 1353; Canasta Fridays starting Sept. 11; Tha Than Community picnic and membership drive: Ultimate Women's Show - Sept. 12 & Than Middlechuch Personal Care Home - Pansy Fall Supper, Sept. 13; Nordic Poles Tue. Aug. 25, 11:30 am-3 pm, St Norbert 13, Sat. 10 am-5 pm & Sun. 11 am-5 pm, Volunteer needed for rehab assistant to for Sale, call Sharon 204-253-9059. Fall Farmers’ Market, 3514 Pembina Hwy. at Assiniboia Downs. Adm. $5, free park- help with transporting residents to our roster of all programs now available. Theme - Groovin’ to the Sixties. Program ing. A fun weekend out! Exhibitor info: rehab dept. Contact Matt Mutcheson: demos, Entertainment (Neil Keep, Raging Archwood 55Plus - Archwood Community [email protected]. 204-336-4138. Centre, 565 Guilbault Street - exercise classes, Grannies), Flea Market, Kids’ activities, www.ultimatewomensshow.com. BBQ items for sale. Registration for fall Meals on Wheels Inc. - Volunteers need- pickle ball, line dancing, social activities Senior Scope. Senior Scope. activities starts Sept. 8. Admission – tin for 50 Plus Living Show - Oct. 17 & 18, Senior Scope. ed for 2 hours a week or more. Please call (monthly luncheons, bowling, card & board Winnipeg Harvest. Information: Sat. 10 am-5 pm & Sun. 11 am-5 pm, at us to get started. Training and honorarium games), bus trips & more. 204-416-1067, www.pal55plus.ca, 204-930-6931 Assiniboia Downs. Adm. $5, free parking. provided. Call 204-956-7711 or visit www.archwood55plusinc.weebly.com or e-mail [email protected] Exhibitor info: [email protected] www.mealswinnipeg.com The Salvation Army - Seniors 55+ www.50pluslivingshow.com Friendship Force Manitoba - Open The Big Brothers Mentoring program Program, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, at the House Dinner Meeting, Wed. Sept. 9, 6 pm Music in the Cemetery Summer – At any given time we have 100 youth wait- Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre, at the Masonic Temple, Donald & Osborne. Concert Series - every Thur., Jul 16-Aug ing to be matched with 80% being boys. 51 Morrow Ave. Coffee/tea, crafts, board Mtg includes highlights of the August 13, 7:30 pm in the Heritage Church in the They wait 1-3 years for a Big Brother! We games & more. Call 204-946-9152. exchange with Ambassadors from Long St. James Cemetery (across from Polo need male volunteer mentors to serve as role Vital Seniors - Bridge, Thursdays: 204- Island, New York. Dinner $20. RSVP Park), 525 Tylehurst. $10 adm. at door. models and friends. Support provided by 256-3832, Carpet Bowling, Tuesdays: 204- required. Lynda: 1-204-995-8344 or Judy: Aug. 13 – acapella group, Company L. experienced case-workers. Contact Kayla 452-2230, Line Dancing, Mondays & 204-294-6428. Visit www.friendship http://stjamesanglicanchurch.ca/ Chafe 204-988-8663 or Fridays: 204-334-3559, Free Exercise forcemanitoba.org for more info. Concerts_in_the_Cemetery.html [email protected] Class, Tuesdays: 204-253-0555 (Judy), Seven Oaks General Hospital - Annual Nearly New Shop - Jul. 2-Aug. 27. Buy Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services - Monthly Luncheon, Last Tuesday: 204-255- Book Sale, Aug. 18, 19 & 20. Donations one piece of clothing and get another Volunteers in Wpg. are needed for our 7508, Scrabble, Mondays: 204-487-7835. of gently used cookbooks, children’s piece of equal or lesser value for FREE. transportation program in S.W. Wpg. 204- St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Rd. books, novels, non-fiction books and rela- 961 Portage Ave, open Mon-Sat, 10 am-4 452-9491 or email: [email protected]. Elmwood-East Kildonan Active Living tively new magazines gratefully appreciat- pm. All proceeds go to the Children’s Victoria Lifeline Home Service Centre - 180 Poplar Ave. & Brazier. Various Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. ed. Encyclopedias more than 2 yrs old not Representative - Volunteers needed to scheduled and drop in activities. Call 204- accepted. Drop off at SOGH Volunteer Bible Land Israel Tour, w/optional travel throughout Winnipeg to explain and 669-0730 to confirm if activity still on. Services, 2300 McPhillips St., 1st floor) Jordan, Petra tour - with optional Jordan, set up the Lifeline equipment in people’s Bleak House Senior Centre -1637 Death Cafe - a non-denominational venue Petra tour Oct. 25-Nov. 5/15. Visit homes. Must have a car, mileage reim- Main St. - Mon. 1 pm whist, Tue. 10 am for people to drink coffee, eat treats & talk www.toisraelwithlove.com or call bursed. Melissa: 204-956-6773 for info coffee and conversation, 11.45 am Lunch, about death in a relaxed, respectful and confi- Ken at 204-942-5433 or email [email protected] 1 pm Bingo - Ceramics Thur. 1 pm dential group setting. Participants set the St. Boniface Diocesan High School HSC Winnipeg - Seasonal volunteers Cribbage, Friday 9:30 am Quilting. direction of conversations. Death Cafe is not is turning 50! Come celebrate with us welcome in patient and support areas. Info: 204-338-4723 grief counselling or bereavement support. Oct. 9-11, 2015. Wine & cheese, dinner & Free parking or bus tickets. Call 204- A & O: Support Services for Older Reserve [email protected] dance, and mass followed by a pancake 787-3533 or email: [email protected] or 204-582-5088 Adults - Entry Program for Older Adult breakfast. Call the school: 204-987-1560 Immigrants, engage in fun group activities, sbdhsalumni.net Tudor House Personal Care Home, In Learn Modern Square Dance - starting or visit for more info Selkirk, MB - group discussions, etc. over the phone. and early bird pricing. Need Volunteers to assist Sept. 14, Mondays, 7 pm at Norberry with Recreation Programs, Rose Bistro Tuck Thursdays, 1-2 pm, Jan.15-Mar. 19/15. Glenlee C.C. First 3 classes free. Singles Seniors (55 Plus) Slo Pitch Baseball - Shop, Friendly visiting, etc. Also Nursing Call 204-956-6440 or email welcome. Year membership $13. Cost for when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track their ad effectiveness in when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track their ad effectiveness in when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track May-Oct. Mon-Wed, approx 1 pm, at Sinclair their ad effectiveness in when contacting our advertisers. It helps them track Volunteers/companions, Palliative Care, [email protected] evening $3.50. Call 204-256-7053 Park, Arlington St. and Church Ave. Fun, Office, and grounds and gardening. Call McBeth House Centre Inc. - 55+: Tues.: University of Winnipeg - 55+ Program: exercise and socializing. Call John: 204- Sable Chamberlain: 204-482-6601 Ext:21. Quilting, 9-2 pm; cribbage day or evening; 582-1904 204-582-1904 Lifelong Learning, Six 12 week courses or Terry: Parkview Place, Long Term Care by Thur.: porcelain painters, etc., 10-2 pm; Fri.: starting Sept. No prerequisite or homework - The Morse Place Flashback Senior Revera - Volunteer Recreation Program whist, 7-10 pm; Sat.: bridge, 1-4 pm. just the joy of learning. Courses taught by Baseball Club - looking for new slo-pitch Assistant required to assist in running Looking for bridge players. Call 204-334- Senior Scope Senior Scope professors and experts. Subjects: current baseball players which is open to men 55 Senior Scope programs for residents and with individual 0432 for info. House is also avail. for rental. affairs, history, religion, law, music, literature, years of age and over and women 40 years visits, days/evenings, downtown Wpg. etc. All welcome. Visit http://pace. Prendergast Seniors Club - 906 of age and over. Call Paul: 204-668-8574 Email: [email protected] Cottonwood Rd. Rm.20 - Crib Mon. & Wed., uwinnipegcourses.ca/55-plus-program or call 204-942-5291 or Call 204-982-6633 1-3:30 pm; Whist Thurs., 1-3:30 pm; VOLUNTEERING A & O: Support Services for Older Exercise class Tues. & Fri., 9:15-10:30 am; Manitoba Christian Writers Adults - Volunteer Visitors are needed in Mon. luncheons 4th Wed., 1130 am-1 pm. Association - for Christian writers. Meet Bethania Group - Volunteer Opportunity all areas of Wpg. 1 hour every 1-2 weeks. All welcome. Call Joe/Mary: 204-254-8390 Please mention Please mention 9 Saturday afternoons per year. Writers of for a casual Administrative Assistant to Please mention Things to do in Rural Manitoba RURAL PROGRAMS / SERVICES / VOLUNTEERING Komarno Harvest Dance - Sat. Aug. 28, Admission $1/class with 55 Plus 1-yr filling out forms, foot care, housekeeping, yard Council, Lac du Bonnet 345-1227, Pinawa 7 pm, Komarno Community Hall. Music: membership ($20) - can arrange to pay work, minor home repairs, Meals on Wheels, 753-2962 or Whitemouth/Reynolds Canadian Rhythm Masters. Tickets $15. membership after hours (4 pm) at a Congregate Meals, Lifeline, ERIK, errands, 348-4610 or Winnipeg River Resource Call Mona: 204-886-2994. Proceeds to Wednesday class. Call Verna, Member of etc. Volunteer opportunities avail. Call for info: Council 367-9128 204- Komarno Hall renovations. the Quarry Strutters Line Dancers: Arborg and District Seniors Resource Springfield Seniors Community Events 467-5090 or email: [email protected] Council 376-3494; Ashern Living Marquette Farmers Market and Garage 768-2187 - Canasta/Bingo - Tuesdays, Pickleball - Sale - Springfield Seniors Community - Independence for Elders ; 204-853-7582 Sat. Aug. 15, 9 am-2 pm, Marquette Brokenhead/Beausejour Outreach for Seniors Wednesdays. Call . Reviving Co-op parking lot, Hwy #248. Space is free, Congregate Meals are available to all com- at 268-7300; East Beaches Resource Center the Past - Cooks Creek Museum - you provide your own table and goods. munity seniors. Oakbank: Mon/Tues/Fri - 5 756-6471 Thursdays (call Liz 204-444-3247). 204-444-3132 (Victoria Beach) ; Eriksdale Vendors include ScentsyCandles, Norwex, pm. Wed/Thurs, noon. Call . Community Resource Council 739-2697; East St. Paul 55+ Activity Centre - Watkins, Pampered Chef, Epicure, Dugald: Mon/Wed/Fri - 5 pm. Cooks Creek: 372- 204-444-6000 Fisher Branch Seniors Resource Council 262 Hoddinott Ave. Tuesdays - For area Tupperware, Avon, Partylite and MORE, and Mon/Wed - 11:30. Call . 8703; Gimli Seniors Resource Council 642- our local Hutterite colonies will be selling Anola: Mon-Fri, 11:45 Call 204-866-3622 residents: Cribbage, Fridays - Whist. 7297; Lundar Community Resource Council Other activities: quilting, shuffleboard, garden veggies/baking etc. Lunch available Ritchot Senior Services - 762-5378; Riverton & District Seniors for purchase. Call Onj: 204-375-6755 or (serving seniors book club, potluck suppers and casino 50+ in the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - Resource 378-2460; St. Laurent Senior trips. Call 204-654-3082 (msg). Dana: 204-375-6570 646-2504 Need people to be on our list of available Resource Council ; Selkirk - Selkirk Community Choir - South Interlake 55 Plus - Beginner Line drivers, friendly visitors, housekeepers etc. Selkirk & District Senior Resource Council Rehearsals Dance, Wednesdays 6:45-7:30 pm, Regular Call Janice: 204-883-2880 or email: Inc. 785-2737; Stonewall - South Interlake Tuesdays, 7 pm at the Lutheran Hall (by Line Dance, 7:30-9 pm and Mondays 11:30 [email protected] Seniors Resource Council 467-2719; Safeway parking lot on Main. St., Selkirk, am-1 pm at South Interlake 55 Plus on Keith Springfield Services to Seniors 853-7582; MB. Small membership fee. No music Interlake North Eastman - Services to experience necessary. Call: 204-757-4411 Cousins Drive, Stonewall. Wear comfortable Teulon and District Seniors Resource Council 204-785-1929 clothing and shoes. Bring water to drink. 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Mr. Odds & Ends NOTICE TO BUYING & SELLING BUSINESSES: Looking to share New & Used Specializing in items space with existing people need. Will trade business to sell Items items /Cash for some. NEW & USED Currently Available: items in Winnipeg. Bicycles, Lawnmowers, Can show examples. Open to selling on Air Conditioners, Fridges, consignment. Couches, Beds (like new), Furniture & More. Snowblowers and Shovels Call Dave also available. 1-204-746-4318 SOLUTION ON NEXT PAGE. V14N1 • August 4 - August 26, 2015 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 15 I Hate Water. Water Is Our Enemy.

I used to love water always twenty something below onto the lake and couldn't find with Kool-Aid or Diet Coke, some- which is why I bought zero and the wind was 50 and 60 water. His ice fishing auger only thing that's not quite so sticky. Or, a house at Sunset Bay miles-per-hour coming off the lake. went down three feet! it may all be one big conspiracy along the north shore Suddenly everything that used to I thought frozen water was my engineered by the world's industri- By William J. of Lake Erie. Back be water became ice including the mortal enemy until I watched the al, military complex. All this has Thomas then water was good. pipe that runs from my outside cis- Toronto Maple Leafs trying to play made me fearful and crazy but just I swam in the lake and tern into the house. It froze and hockey on it. Then I didn't feel so because I'm paranoid it does not sailed on its surface. In the cold of burst and froze again so I didn't bad. Those guys have reason to mean that water is not really out to winter I fished through lake ice for have water for five months. Late hate ice even more than I do! get me. perch. Until my knees went creaky, spring when the ground thawed, I I went to Portugal for a couple of From now on I plan to avoid all I paddled a canoe through the was able to install a new and very weeks where the weather was water - fresh, salt, distilled, whatev- waters of Algonquin Park for five or expensive water pipe and heat line. uncharacteristically cold and the er - except for those frozen cubes six summers in a row. When I say I had no water, I exag- waves off the Atlantic hammered the that pop to the top of scotch in a I enjoyed water so much that just gerate because one day the float on coastline and smashed walls that glass. That's so much fun! ■ for fun I would take two cubes of my sump pump broke away and I have been there for centuries. In the frozen water and make them float in had lots of water, ten inches of north an American surfer set a world For comments, ideas and copies a glass with Scotch. That was so ground water in my basement. The record by riding a 78-foot monster much fun, sometimes I would do it gas pilot light sits five inches off the wave into the coast near Nazaré. A of The True Story of Wainfleet, twice. floor so the furnace blew out as couple weeks later, a plumber from or to book William as a speaker, But then came global warming well. No water to drink or wash Devon, England broke that record by go to www.williamthomas.ca and extreme weather and water with, no heat and then a skating two feet. Water, it seemed has fol- or www.prospeakers.com/ turned on me like it was coming rink in the basement. lowed me to Portugal and it was try- speakers/William-Thomas through a hose held by riot police. My plumber came to my house at ing to kill me there too and make it By mid-summer last year the lake least 30 times during that period. look like an accident. water was no longer cool and One day he showed up when I had- I turned on BBC News and the WORDSEARCH - Solution refreshing. By August the water n't even called him. He said he was bottom half of England was under was too warm for me to swim in and experiencing separation anxiety. water. It rained for three weeks the algae grew faster than ever, pil- The last time he was here he told straight, the worst downpour on ing up on the beach and rotting. me his wife gave him an ultimatum: record since 1915. The Thames Every day thousands of tons of ice "It's either me or that guy who hates River overflowed and if you didn't fall into the ocean from the Arctic water! Make up your mind!" He says have water in your basement it Ice Shield. That being the world's he's still thinking about it. meant you lived in a second floor air conditioner, the summer can When it comes to the Great flat. Water, it seemed was trying to only get more oppressively hot. Lakes, scientists predict that if we kill all of us, not just me. I was happy to feel the water cool don't stop the wastage and the The winds are stronger, the down in the fall and then ... then spillage, some day we will deplete waves are higher and because of the Arctic Vortex hit like that ice- the world's largest supply of fresh global warming the water in the berg that got in the way of the water. I'm all for it. The sooner the oceans is rising. If you have not Titanic. It was like a cruel meteorol- better. I hate water. been to Key West, go now while it's ogist, say Al Roker forced us all into There was so much ice on the still there. a big meat freezer at gun point and lake, in March a fisherman the next Trust me, water is out to get us. didn't let us out until April. It was bay over drove his ATV one mile out We need to replace it immediately SUDOKU - Solution CROSSWORD - Solution Free Multi Media Presentation Topic No Country Can Live in Isolation: An Example from an Island Nation, Sri Lanka Content History - Culture - Interrelationship Canada & Sri Lanka - Demographics - Emerging Sectors - Human Capital Development - Agriculture - Srilankan Community in Winnipeg

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