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Published by KerbyKerby Centre News “The most read publication for the 55+ in Calgary and Southern Alberta” 2018 December Volume 34 #12 Celebrating 10 years of The Nutcracker Inside Kerby Centre relocation update ...................................... page 3 Friday, December 21, Winter begins Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day The Nutcracker Ballet ....................................................... page 6 Wednesday, December 26, Boxing Day Costa Rica ................................................................ pages 20-21 1133 - 7th Ave. S.W. 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Who many older adults for whom of that older adult who will re- pundits offer finger-wagging stumble a bit and need a hel- Christmas is a time when their ceive your kind gesture. What op-eds about the true meaning ping hand. needs are keenly felt. For tho- they receive will show them of the holidays, so I will not Kerby Centre is here for se older adults, the best gifts that this world cares for them. add another. Instead I want to them. are those that will provide ba- That when they are down, we tell you about what it means Kerby Centre’s Practical- sic human needs that will ease will come to their aid. to receive. ly Christmas campaign asks their minds. Every donation, To find out more about By Zane Novak Every one of us has had a for donations of gift cards and large or small, goes to support how you can help, visit www. President of Kerby Centre day when we just needed a bit cash to replenish our crisis programs and services for kerbycentre.com/donate. of help. A kind word, a mo- fund. This fund helps older older adults in Calgary. Thank you for supporting ment of caring, or someone adults year-round with emer- Instead of thinking of what Kerby Centre. Enjoy a safe paying the tab for us at lunch. gency expenses. it means for you to give, I want and active holiday season, and There are those in our Kerby Centre supports you to put yourself in the place have a happy New Year. s December 2018 Get support and stay connected we need to feel connect- connect with one person. KERBY CENTRE’S MISSION: ed, perhaps to our fami- Let one person into your To assist older people to live as well as possible for as lies, our friends, or maybe life. Also, if you are not iso- long as possible as residents in the community. it is to our neighbours and lated, please reach out and our community. When you connect with someone who are connected, this usually is. Then, let me know what Kerby Centre means that you have a sup- you did, what you learned port group, those who make (about yourself and the other Board of Directors you laugh out loud, who sit person) and I will share the 2018 - 2019 quietly with you or visit and thoughts you provide. 1133 - 7th Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 1B2 share time, and even those December is quite hyped who challenge you to get up by many…but, you can EXECUTIVE by Luanne Whitmarsh out of your comfort zone, make it YOUR month. I President: Zane Novak CEO of Kerby Centre to do something that you hope that you have a good 1st Vice President: Richard Parker would not normally do! Re- month and that you are Treasurer: Ken Lin It is hard to believe that we search shows that when you healthy and have someone to Secretary: Tara Weber are in December. Every year have a support group you share time with. We live in a Past President: Hank Heerema I think that December comes are healthier, you have less great City full of great peo- faster! I feel a bit melancholy chronic illnesses and your ple, including you! Reach Directors Philip Dack, Stephanie Sterling in December and I wonder if smile is wider. Research also out, breathe deeply and have you do too? demonstrates that isolation a great time. Be well! I enjoy writing to you each is one of the main reasons You are not alone. If you month and hope you find my that people are sad. need assistance call: Kerby News message interesting, helpful This month I would like to Kerby Centre distress line — Published monthly by Kerby Centre and supportive. This month set out a challenge to you. (403) 705-3250 1133 - 7th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2P 1B2 I would like to talk about If you feel that you are iso- Calgary Distress Centre — (403) 265-0661 • Fax (403) 705-3212 connections. All year long lated, please reach out and 211 s Kerby Centre Website: www.kerbycentre.com e-mail: [email protected] Co-Publishers: Keith Callbeck and Luanne Whitmarsh Editor Sheila Addiscott Production Manager: Winifred Ribeiro Kerby Centre relocation update Sales Consultants & Distribution: Jerry Jonasson (403) 705-3238 were informed that our pro- [email protected] For more than 40 years, ditions inside the building David Young (403) 705-3240 Kerby Centre has established have made it extremely chal- posal had been rejected. [email protected] itself as Calgary’s premiere lenging for all who visit. Because the report dealt Classified Ads: (403) 705-3249 Fax (403) 705-3212 multi-purpose seniors’ cen- In July 2017, City Coun- with questions of land own- [email protected] tres, providing a host of ser- cil unanimously approved a ership and values it was The following volunteers assist our professional staff in vices to older adults in the motion for City Administra- dealt with by Council in a the production and distribution of Kerby News each month. community. tion to work collaboratively closed session and we were We are indebted to them for their help: Due to the rapidly grow- with the Kerby Centre, and only informed that our pro- Editorial Assistant: Margaret McGruther ing “boomer” population, and their potential development posal has been rejected and Proofing: Anita Dennis, Margaret McGruther as the services and number of partners on a relocation plan City Council had requested Mailing: Don Sharpe, Murray Beck, Ellen Hansell, older adults attending Kerby that would potentially see that the Civic Administra- John Lamb, Wayne Orp, Margaret Walker, Centre has grown to 25,000 tion explore alternative po- Peter Meyer, Anita St. Laurent, the Kerby Centre relocated Lolita Kiemele, Shirley Evaskevich, annually, so too has the need to City-owned lands on the tential locations with us. Gloria Higgins, Anne Prystupa to expand and improve Ker- intersection of Haddon Road Kerby Centre President Zane Novak said: “We are Kerby News is the official publication of Kerby Centre. Of the 30,000 copies by Centre’s infrastructure in and Heritage Drive Southwest printed monthly, 3,200 copies are mailed to its members. In addition, 26,800 order to continue offering its – former home of the YMCA. very disappointed with this copies are distributed free of charge to readers throughout southern Alberta services to an increasingly Over the last year Kerby, decision as we believed that through the courtesy of retailers and agencies. Non-members can subscribe for $25.00 per year, inclusive of postage and GST. diverse population. working with a consulting the location was a good fit Printed in Canada by CentralWeb-Calgary.