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JUNE 05
T H E S W O R D Volume 15 Issue 07 JULY 2018
http://www.champlainseniors.ca
A chilly Tuesday morning greeted our members as they assembled at the Orillia Legion for
the first meeting of June. Even with the cool weather, there were many members present.
Linda McNabb from the Orillia Kiwanis Festival was on hand to thank the members of the CSSC who once
again did an excellent job volunteering to help run the Festival, which was very successful. Kiwanis members
are very grateful for our continuing support.
Potpourri: Mike Jones’ “Potpourri” enlightened us on the history of “Cockney Rhyming Slang”. “CRS” is a
humorous slang first used by “Cockneys” in the east end of London and
now understood (?) widely in London and throughout Britain. It was
invented in London in the 1840’s by market traders, costermongers,
(sellers of fruit and vegetables from handcarts), and street hawkers. The
language was used to disguise what was being said from passers-by.
Today’s teens do exactly the same thing on the internet making up
acronyms and obscure words to baffle snooping parents.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES:
Today’s emcee was Pat Verner
who had many good jokes to
keep the membership laughing.
He was accompanied by the
outstanding “MusicMakers’
Band” and the “standing up”
members of our choir who were joined by our members singing
enthusiastically from their seats.
SPEAKER: Bill Zufelt could not get a sitter for his children for today so
he brought them to the meeting. Lucky us! Daughter Chris accompanied
son Kirk, who for the second time spoke to us about his latest “birding”
adventures which wowed our members.
WRITER - THIS ISSUE – JIM McADAMS
Mike Jones
Pat Verner as MC with the Choir
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Kirk is a graduate of Hillcrest School, Orillia. He finished
medical school and now is Head of Pediatrics in Sault St.
Marie. His other passion is “birding.” Big time “birding.” His
amazing slide show started with adventures in and around
Alaska and Attu Island, off the Russian coast. Fast forward to
Antarctica and boating adventures with 40 to 50 knot winds
and ice making us shiver. We
were treated to photos of
penguin colonies, elephant
seals, emperor seals,
albatross, numerous sea birds,
flying fish, flying squid and
even snakes. His adventures
took us from Antarctica, to
Amsterdam Island, (SW from
Perth), to remote Islands surrounding New Zealand, Tahiti and the Ascension
Island near the equator.
Chris indicated that she did not long to accompany Kirk on his adventures. John
Smalley thanked Kirk for his outstanding presentation.
There was “Plenty of sunshine coming our way”, as the Champlain Seniors assembled for
their regular Tuesday meeting at the Legion. President Bob Bowles led the toast to the
Queen and Canada to get things started.
Tribute: John Morrison presented his excellent tribute to his good friend Allan Scott, our “Leader of the Band”,
“The MusicMakers.” Allan grew up in a musical family and bought his
first guitar at Orillia’s Hock Shop when he was 12. He later learned to
play piano and keyboard. He joined the Champlain Seniors in 2008,
sponsored by George Smith. Allan served on the CSSC Board and
presented Tributes for Neil Anthony and George Smith as well as
many Pause for Thoughts and Potpourris. He performed as an
opening act for Gordie Tapp at the Orillia Opera House in 2014; the
Ramara Historical Society in 2015 and 2017, two Peter Heslin
specials of Gordon Lightfoot and Paul Anka as well as countless
times at the Orillia Farmers’ Market.
Currently he and The Music Makers continue to bring music and joy
to retirement homes, churches, and other venues, (including the
CSSC). Summing up, John praises Allan as being dependable,
honourable, considerate and loyal and a gentleman in every
sense. It doesn’t get any better than that.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Gerry Murfitt was today’s
emcee. He presented us with many words and sayings
that were commonly used in the past which are no
longer in our vocabulary or have different meanings
today. The band was in fine form and the choir was
mostly in tune, as our membership happily sang along
with today’s selection of tunes from our new song
books.
Chris, Bill and Kirk Zufelt
Dr. Kirk Zufelt and his Penguin
John Morrison and his Tribute to Allan Scott
Gerry Murfitt and the Choir
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JUNE 19
MAY 07
SPEAKER: Our guest speaker today was Doctor Linda Rodenburg, an
English Professor and Humanities 101 Coordinator of Interdisciplinary
Studies/English Departments at Lakehead University, Orillia. She was
introduced and thanked by David Godward, one of our fine coordinators of
our guest speakers. Linda spoke of community engagement and lifelong
learning for Lakehead learners in Simcoe County. Humanities 101 and the
Ontario Master Naturalist program both enable this process. Lifelong
learning is essential! She walked us through an exercise to identify an
object in a picture and gave us several wooden objects that she had
brought to the meeting. This led to interesting guesses and conclusions.
What is the Ontario Master Naturalist Program? This certificate
program is now in its fourth year in Orillia and its second year in Thunder
Bay. Lakehead also offers fall and winter sessions, and this year we will
be learning about mushrooms, lichen, mosses, and bird migration.
Participants come from all walks of life. They have included teachers,
outdoor educators, environmental consultants, and many seniors with a
real passion for nature. Master Naturalist Bob Bowles coordinates this
program, and he teaches with experts from across the province who
specialize in specific topic areas. Linda finished with an interesting Q and
A session. Dave then presented her with her CSSC Speaker’s gift.
The good weather keeps rolling in and many CSSC
members donned their shorts for the first time this
morning to celebrate. President Bob Bowles and company toasted the
Queen and Canada and heartily sang O Canada, accompanied by the
MusicMakers Band.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Emcee Chuck Penny had a plethora of
great jokes and the band had selected great songs,
(including Paul Anka’s “Diana”}, which our
membership and our massive choir belted out and
rocked the walls of Branch 34 of the Legion.
SPEAKER: We were honoured to have our current
CEO of Orillia’s Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Pat
Campbell, as our guest speaker this morning. Pat
will be leaving “Soldiers” in July. Carmine Stumpo,
from Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto, (formerly
Toronto East
General Hospital),
will take over as
OSMH’s president
and CEO. Pat
outlined the ambitious changes that are in the planning stages for Soldier’s
Memorial Hospital. It appears that over time, the entire hospital is going to be
replaced! One member was very interested in the project and brought
forward the issue of hospital parking. He even suggested a possible parking
site. Pat’s presentation was very interesting and was warmly received by our
members. Dave Godward thanked Pat for her informative presentation and
then presented her with her CSSC speaker’s gift.
Dr. Linda Rodenburg
Chuck Penny as MC with a Large Choir
OSMH CEO Pat Campbell
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JUNE 21
JUNE 26
THE TRIP TO STRATFORD TO SEE SHAKESPEARE’S TEMPEST
Four outstanding
features of the tour were:
1. The weather and the scenic
cross country route selected by the
driver. The sunshine, the green,
growing fields and broad open
landscape made for a calming, gentle
ride both there and back.
2. Anna Mae’s scrumptious and
abundant fresh from the farm meal.
The eating space was crowded but so
were the platters of food. We did say
“no thanks” to the repeated offer to
bring more food.
3. The Stage production and visual
effects were outstanding. It was a feast for the eyes. Unfortunately, however, I and many like me heard very
little of what was said.
4. The price of $130.00 per person. This was the lowest paid by members for outings to Stratford. All costs
were covered and the bus driver was given a tip. This was a great value. Fayne Bullen
The last Tuesday of June was the fourth perfect summer meeting day in a row. Lucky us.
President, Bob Bowles, welcomed the large turnout of members and led them as they sang
our national anthem and raised a glass to toast the Queen and Canada.
Potpourri: Neil Anthony presented his interesting “Potpourri” which dealt with his Bermuda homeland during
World War II. Bermuda was a strategic location for the military during the conflict. It was a vital military post for
allied army, navy and air forces, particularly in disposing of enemy submarines.
Neil has fond memories of his time there; skin and scuba diving in the beautiful clear water where you could
see the bottom at a depth of 200 feet.
Telecare thanked our members for helping to raise $2,000 tagging to support their “help” phone lines.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Bob Brassington was our Emcee this morning and had lots for good jokes for
Bob Brassington as MC with the Choir and the MusicMakers
Tour Group, 32 CSSC Members and Friends
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our members. Bob also was a ground breaker for Emcees as he attempted to use his I-Phone to retrieve some
material. Unfortunately, we can all relate to the “revenge of the devices.” Awesome band and a double quartet
choir!!! Happy 103rd Birthday to drummer/tap dancer/good sport, Les Girard!
SPEAKER: My Life So Far. Olaf Stosch presented his “Life So Far” as a new member. He was born in Berlin
in 1932 and was disappointed that Germany was knocked out of the Football World Cup on Wednesday. He
was 6 years old when World War II started in 1939 and most young boys were separated from their families for
years to come. Luckily, he was placed with a farmer’s family who had horses. He got to love horses and
learned how to drive them with horse and wagon. He walked 5 km to school and
has uncomfortable memories of the war years.
After the war ended in 1945, he went back to school and he graduated in 1947.
His Mom enrolled him as a carpenter’s apprentice and after three years he
became a “Journeyman”. In 1952 he joined the Berlin Police Force. He met his
wife Eva and they were married in June 1957. Soon after they left for Canada and
for a better life. They moved to Toronto and he found a job for $1.25 an hour. He
enrolled in a course to learn programming and data processing.
Olaf landed a job with Massey-Ferguson then Simpson Sears with whom he
stayed until 1990. After he retired he volunteered in Uxbridge to help children and
adults with various mental and/or physical problems.
He still loves horses. He learned English Riding and even won some competitions
but he gave it up last year.
He and Eva have enjoyed travelling to more than sixty countries and are still
counting. Bob Bowles presented Olaf with his permanent CSSC membership
badge and welcomed him aboard.
Pres. Bob Bowles Presents Olaf
Stosch his Membership Badge
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DATE EVENT CONTACT
TUESDAY,
JULY 31 LAST MEETING OF THE MONTH.
PLEASE BRING A DONATION FOR THE
FOOD BANK TO THE MEETING.
Ross
Ferguson
SUNDAY,
JULY 01, 2018
CANADA DAY
SELLING BUTTONS FOR CANADA DAY
Bob
Brassington
SATURDAY,
JULY 21, 2018
ORILLIA SCOTTISH FESTIVAL.
SELLING BUTTONS
Mike Jones
SATURDAY,
JULY 28, 2018
ORILLIA PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS GROUP
TAG DAY
Bob Duff &
Doreen
Anderson
SUNDAYS,
JULY, 2018
CONCERTS IN THE PARK START.
CHAMPLAIN SENIORS VOLUNTEERS ACT AS MC AND
TAKE UP A COLLECTION.
CSSC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. CONTACT PAUL McNABB
Paul McNabb
Note: If you have any upcoming events, Tag Days, Community Events, Club Events coming up anytime
in 2017, send the information to the Editor to have them advertised here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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PAUSE FOR THOUGHT (Rick Beyers) MASTER OF CEREMONIES (Mike Jones)
July 03 Cancelled July 03 Mike Jones
July 10 Rae Hutt July 10 John Morrison
July 17 Paul McNabb July 17 Ron Harrison
July 24 Keith Elliott July 24 Keith Elliott
July 31 See Below July 31 John Bobyk
POTPOURRI (Fayne Bullen)
July 31 Cliff Scott
(Jim McAdams)
July 01 Heather Austin July 20 Heather Campbell July 25 Karin Mustel
July 02 Andrea Bunn July 21 Diana Bell July 26 Gene McBride
July 07 William Leslie July 21 Pauline Burns July 27 Paul McNabb
July 08 Brian Pounder July 23 Ross Ferguson July 28 Rae Hutt
July 13 Rosalind Cleland July 24 Sharon Van Kessel
(Jim McAdams)
Oct 24
July 04 Larry and Ann Fitzhenry July 19 Bob and Connie Bowles
July 04 Doug and Sharon Mills July 26 Bob and Betty Ballantyne
July 08 Murray and Rosalind Cleland July 26 George Smith and Diana Bell
July 14 Dwayne and Faye Hunter July 28 Brian and Grace Hoover
July 17 Harold and Edna Holmes July 31 Chip and Joyce Wiest
(John Smalley, Rae Hutt and
Dave Godward)
JULY 03 The Dieppe Project – Jayne Turvey
JULY 10 My Life So Far – Robert Morrison
JULY 17 Life and Times at O.D.C.V.I. - Ken Hammond
JULY 24 Medicine, 1875-2018 Changes and Up Dates - Doug Sumner
JULY 31 Happy at Home - Sheona
Note: If you do not get the Bulletin by email by the weekend after the last meeting of the month, go to the web site to
download it. The Champlain Seniors Web Site is http://www.champlainseniors.ca
William Leslie – Editor - w.leslie@rogers.com
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