SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 Active Living Guide

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Life After Fifty Living Well Has No Boundaries

Potted Mums Sale Starts 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 6 $10.00 (10” potted mums - includes taxes ) Assorted colours. Buy at our West Side and East Side Centres.

No pre-ordering. $4 from First come; first served! every purchase Public welcome to buy. will be donated to Life After Locally Grown by the… Fifty!

Tickets $20/each or 3 for $50 www.lifeafterfifty.ca 519- 254-1108

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East Side Centre Contact Us: West Side Centre well. (WFCU Centre) p: (519) 254 -1108 (Wyandotte & Campbell) fit. 8787 McHugh St. e: [email protected] 635 McEwan Ave. Be www.lifeafterfifty.ca Windsor, ON N8S 0A1 Windsor, ON N9B 2E9 Updated: Augustsocial! 31, 2017

Centre Information and Closures Looking Ahead and in the Community: West Side Centre — 635 McEwan Ave. Open Streets-Patterson Park Sunday September 17 Hours of Operation as of September 5th

BCOPI 3rd Annual Pig Roast—WSC Monday to Friday 8:30am—4:30pm and Saturday 9:00am—1:00pm September 30, 3:00pm– 7:00pm Lunch is served: Monday—Friday 11:30am—12:30pm United Way Kick-Off Event September at LAF LAF Ready Made Meals to Go: Available from fridge/freezer Monday—Saturday

Charity Night @ Breakaway Gaming Closures (See “Week at a Glance” for program changes): Centre—September 21

Saturday September 2 —CLOSED (Labour Day Weekend) LAF Craft Bazaar Monday September 4—CLOSED (Labour Day) Devonshire Mall—November 6-12 Saturday October 7—CLOSED (Thanksgiving Weekend) Coats for Kids—WSC Volunteers Needed in November Monday October 9—CLOSED (Thanksgiving) LAF Health Fair— November 24 East Side Centre — 8787 McHugh Ave. (WFCU Centre) Sergeant Wilson Returns! December 8, West Side Centre Hours of Operation: Monday—Friday 8:30am—4:00pm Our Outreach Program had an active summer going to seniors apartments LAF Ready Made Meals to Go: Available from freezer Monday—Friday bringing residents together. Along with Educational Workshops, the Ice Cream Closures: Socials are very popular! Please see “Week-at-a-Glance” or www.lifeafterfifty.ca for full cancellations Our thanks to Meghan and Tahira for their caring and help making Windsor-Essex a Monday September 4—CLOSED (Labour Day) better place to live! Monday October 9—CLOSED (Thanksgiving) Our West End (OWE) is a neighbourhood renewal initiative that is part of our Life After Fifty organization. OWE is committed to A Grand Thank You! making West Windsor a What a grand success we had with our August 11 LAF Fundraiser, held at the Moose Lodge with entertainment by better place to live, work Tributes for Charity! A special thank you to our Board members, LAF members and sponsors for their donations: and play! On September 17, come ensington Court on out to OPEN STREETS, Retirement Residence where you will be part of OWE and LAF in action! We will be at the Windsor Moose Lodge 1499 Patterson Park Hub from 10 am to 5 pm. Updated: August 31, 2017

Currently Recruiting Volunteers for... Safety & Security Programs! The Lottery is Coming! LAF matches volunteers with Can you help to sell LAF Lottery Tickets? Sales isolated older adults living at Funded by: home. start in November. You too could win great Friendly Visitors go to a prizes for selling! Sign up at Reception. client’s home on a regular basis and provide meaningful social interaction which helps to reduce isolation and increase a sense of community. Coats for Kids:

Telephone Assurance Volunteers commit to making a phone call to a client on a Our West Side Centre will be distributing coats weekly basis. and winter clothing to those in need. Volunteers These programs are designed to keep people are needed to help set-up and distribute items. living safely and independently at home for as long as possible. Interested? Contact Mary our Volunteer Interested? Contact Mary our Volunteer Coordinator. (519) 254-1108 X132 Coordinator. (519) 254-1108 x132

LAF Wellness Services Offered

Looking for assistance with snow removal , deep-cleaning or odd jobs but you’re not sure who to call? Foot Care Services

Life After Fifty can refer you to a By Nurses with Advanced Foot Care Certification trusted service provider through the… First Foot Care Appointment: Home Maintenance Referral Program LAF Members: $25 / Non-Members: $35 Anderson Funeral Home and Creation Centre Regular Foot Care Costs: LAF will refer you to our pre-screened service providers. In LAF Members: $20 / Non-Members: $30 Walter D. Kelly Life Celebration Centre addition to snow removal and yard maintenance, we are When is Medical Foot Care Required? now able to help you find assistance with home repairs, odd  Individuals with Diabetes jobs, deep cleaning and other services (dependent upon  If mobility/ balance is an issue (if you can’t reach Dignity Memorial and Life After Fifty have teamed up to available providers.) your toes) offer members a 10% discount on pre-arranged or at-need- Program Goal: Keep older adults living safe and  If you have issues with circulation. funerals at Dignity Memorial locations. independently at home for as long as possible.  Individuals with fungal/ingrown toenails. Cost: Referral is free. Service charges vary. (Prevention/ maintenance) Safety & Security Programs! Enjoy regular phone calls or visits from caring volunteers. This program is designed to: 7180 Tecumseh Road East, Windsor  Provide a regular “check-ins” or visits  Alleviate boredom 1-(888)-927-8711  Provide friendly conversation www.windsorhonda.com Interested? Contact our Wellness Services department!

Updated: August 31, 2017 September: Special Events and Workshops October: Special Events and Workshops

2& 4 Both Centres are CLOSED Saturday, Sept 2nd and Monday, Sept 4th for Labour Day. In-Motion Week—12 o’clock Walk: Tie up those walking shoes and let’s get moving! LAF will be part 4 of an In-Motion Windsor– Essex walk that will encourage people to walk at various walking locations. Afternoon with Timeless Classics: Join us for an enjoyable afternoon spent watching one of the time- Date Wednesday, October 4 Time: 11:00-12:00 Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0 members/$5 non-members 5 less classics on a big screen. Popcorn is available to purchase before the movie. Date: Tuesday, September 5 Time: 12:30-3:00 Location: East Side Centre Cost: $0 members/$5 non-members 7 & 9 Both Centres are CLOSED Saturday, Oct. 7 & Monday, Oct. 9 for Thanksgiving. Fall Mums Sale—Starts: See front page for details. 6 Date: Sept 6 until they’re sold out Time: 11:00 Location: Both Centres Cost: $10/plant Fire Prevention Week Presentation: Come out and hear our Windsor Firefighters make an educational presentation on Fire Safety. Speak with firefighters & tour the fire-truck outside. AVON Sale: Join us in the café today for the sale of AVON products. 25% of all sales go back to LAF! 10 Date: Tuesday, October 10 Time: 1:00– 1:45 Location: East Side Centre Cost: $0 members/ $5 non-members 6 Date: Wednesday, September 6 Time: 9:00-12:00 Location: West Side Centre Cost: CASH ONLY Fall Kickoff: September is here, so are more members and more programs! Come dressed in your orange Fire Prevention Week Presentation: Come out and hear our Windsor Firefighters make an and blue and enjoy a fun and social day! 11 educational presentation on Fire Safety. Speak with firefighters & tour the fire-truck outside. 11 Date: Monday, September 11 Time: All day Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0 members/ $5 non-members Date: Wednesday, October 11 Time: 9:30 - 10:30 Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0 members/ $5 non-members Facebook: Come out to learn all you can about this popular free social networking website! You must have Harvest Luncheon: Join us for a great meal and afternoon spent in friendly company. After the meal, try a Facebook account prior to this workshop. Make sure you know your password, too. your luck at fun Bingo with prizes! 12 Date: Tuesday, September 12 Time: 12:30-3:00 Location: East Side Centre Cost: $0 members/$5non-members 17 Date: Tuesday, October 17 Time: 12:00 Location: East Side Centre Cost: $8.00members/$9.00 non-members Suicide Prevention Awareness Week: Join CMHA in the Library at 12:30 as they raise awareness of Beading with Ruby: Join Ruby to create a pretty freshwater pearl necklace using Kumihimo technique. mental health issues including suicide prevention. Material fee of $25 applies. This is an intermediate level project. Non-members must purchase a $5.00 day pass to attend. 13 Date: Wednesday, September 13 Time: 12:30-1:30 Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0 members/$0 non-members 18 Date: Wednesday, October 18 Time: 12:30-3:00 Location: East Side Centre Cost: TBA Welcome Back Brunch: Enjoy your breakfast favourites prepared by our skilled cooks. Brunch will be CHOIR CONCERT: Join us for an afternoon of song presented by our own Centre Singers. With over 50 served 11am—12pm, and soup & sandwiches will then be available from 12pm—12:30pm. Special members , our choir group has a great afternoon of music planned! Doors open at 1:30, show will start at 14 Date: Thursday, September 14 Time: 10:30—12:00 Location: West Side Centre Cost: $5 2:00pm followed by light refreshments. Afternoon at the Movies: Join us for an enjoyable afternoon watching a newer release movie on a big 21 Date: Saturday, October 21 Time: 2:00pm Location: West Side Centre Cost: $15—tickets to be purchased in advance screen. Please purchase ticket at reception. 14 Windsor Magic Circle: Interested in the art of Magic? Come out and meet some talented Magicians and Date: Thursday, September 14 Time: 1:00-3:00 Location: West Side Centre Cost: $1 members/$6 non-members 23 gather information and enjoy their demonstrations! Diabetes Self Management Class: FREE 3 week course in Diabetes education and support for adults Date: Monday, October 23 Time: 11:00-1:00 Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0 members/$5 non-members with diabetes or pre-diabetes. No doctor referral needed. Provided by WECHC. Please register at Reception. Master Your Health: Learn how to manage chronic pain through breathing and muscle relaxation 18 Date: Sept 18, 25, Oct 2 Time: 1:00-3:00 Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0 members/$0 non-members techniques, healthy eating, exercising safely, medication use & sleep management. 6 week course. To register 24 please contact weCHC @ 1-855-259-3605. iPad Course: Get to know your ipad with the beginner 5 week course. Must have operating system 10 or Date: Tuesday, October 24 Time: 1:00-3:00 Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0 members/$0 non-members higher. Must know your Apple ID and password. Please register at Reception. Space is limited. Join us for an enjoyable afternoon watching a newer release movie on a big 19 Date: Tuesday, September 19 Time: 1:00-3:00 Location:West Side Centre Cost: $0members/$25 non-members Afternoon at the Movies: screen. Popcorn is available to purchase before the movie. Beading with Ruby: Join Ruby for some creative beading. The project will be a surprise this month. Ma- 26 Date: Thursday, October 26 Time: 1:00-3:00 Location: West Side Centre Cost: $1 members/$6 non-members 20 terial fee $25 applies. Non-members must purchase a $5.00 day pass to attend. Must pre-register. Date: Wednesday, September 20 Time: 12:30-3:00 Location: East Side Centre Cost: $25 LOTTERY LAUNCH AND HALLOWEEN BASH COMING TO A LAF CENTRE NEAR YOU!! Windsor River Cruise with LAF: Depart Riverfront Festival Plaza and cruise down the River for TBA Stay tuned for details! a 2 hour sight seeing tour. Wear your Orange and Blue! Tickets to be purchased at the River Cruise Box office. 22 Let Reception know if you’re interested! Craft Drop-in Wednesdays: Date: Friday , September 22 Time: 1:30-4:00 Location: River Front Festival Plaza Cost: $35.00 It’s back! At a new time! Come in for an afternoon of craft making and fun! The crafts you International Day of the Older Person: Join our choir along with other members of our community make will be available for purchase at the Centre or at the LAF Annual Bazaar! Crafts will vary at City Hall Square for this special day. Enjoy music, flag raising and light refreshments. week-to-week! 29 Date: Friday , September 29 Time: 11:00-1:00 Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0 Date: Wednesdays Time: 1:00-3:00 Location: West Side Centre Cost: $0 members/$5 non-members

Updated: August 31, 2017