'Remember .... yonder .... give thanks ....~,., In Flanders field ·the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. "'...By.. Ma.ior John McCrae, May 1915."' ..... 33.enfrebJ ·QI:oUinlJUlOob~enior9" ~odetp . '(fJ/Tf.'lil!J §fll 1'0r5to Jllell rt' 2970 East nod Avenue, Vancouver, B.c., V5M 2Y4 PhonelFacsimile: (604) 430-1441 Website: \vww.rcIlcollscniors.ca Email: [email protected] The red Flanders' poppy was first described as a flower of remembrance by Colonel John McCrae (1872-1918), who was Profe-ssor of Medicine at McGill University of Canada before World War One. Colonel McCrae had served as a gunner in the Boer War, but went to France in World War One as a medical Officer with the first Canadian Contingent. At the second battle of Ypres in 1915, when in charge of a small first-aid post, he wrote in pencil on a page torn from his despatch book:' b G £ c-o\J Gn...- 0 p N GWLG"I'f~12 ~ " The verses were apparently sent anonymously to the English magazine, Punch, which published them under the title, In Flanders' Fields. Colonel McCrae died while on ac'tive duty in May 1918. On the eve of his death he allegedly said to his doctor, Tell them this. If ye break the faith with us who die we shall not sleep. His volume of poetry, In Flanders' Fields and Other Poems, was published in 1919. An American, Miss Moina Belle Michael, read In Flanders' Fields and wrote a reply entitled - Hello, Everyone - didn't we have fun at Tom & Jerry's? And what great food? Wasn't it nice of the owner to come and greet us - very nIce service too! Mac did a great job organizing and having the bus driver take us on the "scenic route" on such a beautiful afternoon! Don't you just love Audrey's decorations this month -lots of fun! Can't wait for Christmas! How did you like creating the gratitude trees last month with Annitta? Really makes one think of all the things we have to be thankful for. This month's newsletter has some great finds by Iris abollt Memorial Day - we are so lucky to live in this country! We need to remember those who sacrificed for the incredible freedoms \ve enjoy every single day. Thank you Shirley for organizing the flu vaccine days in November - it's important that you book your appointment! Thank you .... for all of you who gave us ideas and opinions - thank you ! Your input is always appreciated and please keep it coming. We have had questions lately about Program Fees. Please know that everyone who attends the Centre, whether they choose to participate in the activities or not, need to remit the $2.00 Program Fee. Ifa person has lunch here, the cost is $4.00. If Mac drives you home, the charge is $2.00 each way - no one is exempt. Consider the cost - the Society has to pay for the gas, vehicle insurance, repairs and Mac's time so please, if you are being driven by Mac give him the $2.00 (except for those of you who are billed). You all know how expensive gas is nowadays - with mechanics at $90.00 per hour, keeping a safe vehicle on the road is a challenging proposition in today's world. The Society purchased the van and had it equipped at great expense to bring in people which HandyDart would not. It is true that we are still dealing with some anomalies from the past, however, to keep the program alive and growing, we need indicators to show that you support this program. Thank you for your co-operation on paying the Program Fees and the transportation. Check out your local service on Memorial Day - I go every year to the Cenotaph - and think of what it may have been liked in the trenches in the war - wet, cold, being shot at - not knowing whether you'd ever see your family again - and wondered what they thought sitting and waiting for the next battle .... Scorpio My Mantra: I deserve the Money I'm Making and More The Scorpio Way: "Scorpio, Scorpio, where for art thou Scorpio?" You're far too complex for one little paragraph. Your sign rules sex, death and money--- That's why you are so fluffy. You're the most po\verful, intense sign in the Zodiac. You pack more life into a year than most do in a lifetime. "That's because you are extreme!" "Take it to the limit one more time" You have X-ray vision and the mind of a sleuth) you're passionate; you have strong feelings about everything! The While it's long been knovvn that vitamin D is essential to bone health, new research suggests it may also help you live longer the northern hemispherc \'.hcre and winter," advises Heather there is not enough sun exposure Chappell with the Canadian ycar round, Cancer Society. People with Researchers believe \'itaillin dark skin generally have low D in the blood could SlOp can- lc\'c!s of vitamin D because th cer cells from spreading, or it darker pigment makes it dif/i- may boost the immune system. cult for the skin to synthesize "Cancer is ch3racterized by the \'itamin D 1'1'0111 sunlight. Also proliferation of cells," says Dr. seniors cannot manufacture Autier. ,·It looks like thl': \'ita- vitamin D as efticiently from min D was able to put comral sun exposure, so both of these on this, put the brakes on this groups may bcnefit 1'1'0111 a sUf proliferation." plement year round. Two other recent studil':s The Canadian Cancer show apparent bendits of \'ita- Society now recommends get- min D. Tn one, young Finnish ting 1,000 international units ( men experienced fewer respira- \'itamin D3 (as cholecalciferol tory infections. In the othl':r a day. Up to 2,000 IU a day study, conducted may prove safe. on seniors in the ." You can also Netherlands, obtain vitamin I p:lrticipants were through your less likely to end diet, in foods up in a nursing like salmon and home. tuna, rortifi~d Our bodies dairy products prn<.!uce vitamin and cereals, D when exposed But more i,n F YOl' WA"iT TO J'\CREASE followed more than 57,nOO peo- to the ultraviolet necessarily belle: ple for six years. i\lost of the rays in direct - too much _.~',_your;.:",'_chan'_., ces of li\'ing a ~ longer, healthier life. the studics (with participants mainly sunlight. So, \'itJlllin D can bl ~s!unshine vitamin could do over 65 years of age) looked at sl':nsiblc unpro- toxic and lead te just th:tt - according to the role of vitamin [) in pre\'cnt- tc<:ted sun exposure on your kidney stones and kidney dam- European researchers. \\ho have ing fractures, It's long becn face and artns, about 10 to 15 agc. Talk t\) your doctor ahollt I'llund that people \\'ho regul:lrly known that the vi:arnin is cru- minutes a few times a week, is \\'hat is sare for you, Stitl. give took vitamin D supplemcnts had cial for bone health, but mount- saiel to be all you need to help the growing benefits of taking a sen:n pCI'cent lower chance of ing c\'idence sugge,;ts it may you produce enough of the the vitamin, all aCC0mpanying dying from a major di,case, also help prevent ,\ \'ariely of vitamin. But this doesn't mean editorial to this latest European "You could have an discases including cancer, type 2 that you should stop using sun- study says it's time that health increase of life expectancy by diabetes, multiple sclerosis and screen, since skin cancer and care providers become more two or three years," says Dr. even some infectious diseases, aging skin from UV light are proactive in identifying. pre- Philippe A utier of the Previous studies have indi- still very real risks. venting and treating vitamin 0 International Agency for cated a vitamin D deficiency Since daily sunshine is not deficiency in their patients. Research on Cancer, whose may be linked to a higher risk of an option in B.C., you need to Stay tuned, as even more study was published in the cancer, heart disease and dia- stay on top of it in the winter- research is in the works. 1!2 recent Archives oj [Jllemal betes, which account for up to time. "As the sun's rays Medicine journal. 70 per cent of deaths in high- become less strong as we move . Your Health with Dr. Rhonda Low airs Researchers reviewed the income countries. i\']ost of these mto the fall, people should start Weekdays during CrY News at Five and results of 18 clinical trials that countries also happen to be in taking a supplement in the f.al.l-=~ 0' PONDERINGS FROM THE PANTRY... by Audrey PONDER THIS .... IN FLANDERS FIELDS THE POPPIES CROW UPON THE CROSSES ROW ON ROW ..... WELL IT IS SURE NICE TO BE ?ACK HOME WITH YOU ALL AGAIN~ ALTHOUGH I HEARD THAT YOU WERE ALL REALLY SPOILED BY FATIMA AND HER WONDERFUL DESSERTS.