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Greeting’s Everyone....Hope you are still enjoying that wonderful winter we have so far experienced....no doubt the winter of 2014-2015 will go down as one of the easier ones that have come our way right here in the beautiful Comox Valley .... certainly hard to remember a much nicer one Well, the 2015 AGM has come and gone and a couple of new faces will be on board with our Executive. For the first time in several years we actually had a vote for the Director positions and aſter the count, Fred Greene was re-elected as 1st Director, Dennis Flynn elected as 2nd Director and Tom Witty elected as 3rd Director. All other positions were returned by acclamation so I will continue in the President’s Role for another term....I thank you all for that privilege. Nettie Webers will continue as Vice-President and Dianne Bruon will continue as our wonderful Secretary. (Continued on Page 2) Gord Kruger, Evergreen Club President Dates to Remember Courtenay Recreation - Florence Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6 Office Hours Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Phone: 250-338-1000 Facility opens at 7:00 am Evergreen Lounge - Food Service Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Closed Saturdays except when specified Kitchen Phone: 250-338-1953 Evergreen Club Annual Memberships January 1 - December 31: $26 & GST Newsletter available last Tuesday of each month with the exception of July. www.evergreenclub.me President’s Message Monthly Newsletter March 2015 Information Mar 2 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall Mar 4 MEET & GREET (SINGLES GROUP) 1 pm Rotary Hall Mar 6 AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Rotary Hall Mar 6 No Friday Night Dance Mar 9 EXECUTIVE MEETING 9 am Soroptimist Lounge COMMITTEE MEETING 11 am Soroptimist Lounge Mar 9 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall Mar 11 LIFE LONG LEARNERS CLUB 1 pm Rotary Hall Mar 13 ARMCHAIR TRAVEL 1 pm Rotary Hall Mar 13 Friday Night Dance music by AMIGOS* 7:30 pm RH Mar 16 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall Mar 20 ARMCHAIR TRAVEL 1 pm Soroptimist Lounge Mar 20 AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Rotary Hall Mar 20 Friday Night Dance music by DOUBLE PLAY* 7:30 pm Rotary Hall Mar 23 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall Mar 25 LIFE LONG LEARNERS CLUB 1 pm Rotary Hall Mar 27 No Friday Night Dance Mar 30 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall For complete details, turn to “Special Events” pages 18 - 19. “Expansive view of Courtenay’s downtown, c. 1920s Historic Photo from Courtenay & District Museum

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Page 1: March 2015 newsletter

1March 2015 Evergreen Newsletter • 250-338-1000 • evergreenclub.me

Greeting’s Everyone....Hope you are still enjoying that wonderful winter we have so far experienced....no doubt the winter

of 2014-2015 will go down as one of the easier ones that have come our way right here in the beautiful Comox Valley....

certainly hard to remember a much nicer one

Well, the 2015 AGM has come and gone and a couple of new faces will be on board with our Executive. For the fi rst time

in several years we actually had a vote for the Director positions and aft er the count, Fred Greene was re-elected as 1st

Director, Dennis Flynn elected as 2nd Director and Tom Witty elected as 3rd Director. All other positions were returned by

acclamation so I will continue in the President’s Role for another term....I thank you all for that privilege. Nettie Webers will

continue as Vice-President and Dianne Bruon will continue as our wonderful Secretary. (Continued on Page 2)

Gord Kruger, Evergreen Club President

Dates to Remember

Courtenay Recreation - Florence Filberg Centre411 Anderton Avenue

Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6

Offi ce HoursMonday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Phone: 250-338-1000

Facility opens at 7:00 am

Evergreen Lounge - Food Service

Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Closed Saturdays except when specifi ed

Kitchen Phone: 250-338-1953

Evergreen Club Annual MembershipsJanuary 1 - December 31: $26 & GST

Newsletter available last Tuesday of each month with

the exception of July.

www.evergreenclub.me

President’s Message

Monthly Newsletter March 2015

Information

Mar 2 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall

Mar 4 MEET & GREET (SINGLES GROUP) 1 pm Rotary Hall

Mar 6 AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Rotary Hall

Mar 6 No Friday Night Dance

Mar 9 EXECUTIVE MEETING 9 am Soroptimist Lounge

COMMITTEE MEETING 11 am Soroptimist Lounge

Mar 9 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall

Mar 11 LIFE LONG LEARNERS CLUB 1 pm Rotary Hall

Mar 13 ARMCHAIR TRAVEL 1 pm Rotary Hall

Mar 13 Friday Night Dance music by AMIGOS* 7:30 pm RH

Mar 16 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall

Mar 20 ARMCHAIR TRAVEL 1 pm Soroptimist Lounge

Mar 20 AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Rotary Hall

Mar 20 Friday Night Dance music by DOUBLE PLAY*

7:30 pm Rotary Hall

Mar 23 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall

Mar 25 LIFE LONG LEARNERS CLUB 1 pm Rotary Hall

Mar 27 No Friday Night Dance

Mar 30 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall

For complete details, turn to “Special Events” pages 18 - 19.

“Expansive view of Courtenay’s downtown, c. 1920s Historic Photo from Courtenay & District Museum

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President

Gord Kruger 250-339-4389

Vice-PresidentNettie Webers 250-334-3499

1st Director Fred Greene 250-334-4334

2nd DirectorDennis Flynn 250-871-0027

3rd DirectorTom Witty 250-465-8113

SecretaryDianne Bruon 250-338-0940

Past PresidentBob Bruon 250-338-0940

Susan Manager

Raegan Recreation

Coordinator

Deanne Volunteer

Coordinator

Lori Receptionist

Sandy Receptionist

Sheila Receptionist

Don /Mike Custodians

Section Page #Activity Reports 2 - 8

Volunteer

Opportunities 9

Instructional Programs 10 -17

Special Events 18- 20

Bus Trips 20- 23

Month at a Glance Back Page

Club representatives please submit

newsletter reports for the April

newsletter publication to the offi ce

or email to: [email protected]

by Monday, March 9th.

CLUB NEWS

I would like to congratulate our new directors Dennis and Tom, and welcome

them to the Executive table. It was a great AGM and my thanks go out to members

who took the time to join us....you are the ones who make the democratic

process work. I would also like to thank the other members who let their names

stand for offi ce....those included Ellen Whitelaw, Nicki Arsenault and Bob Myles.

A number of great prizes were drawn for as door prizes and the lucky winners

seemed very pleased with it all. Financial reports were discussed, executive

reports were given and all in all it seemed a very positive meeting.....THANKS

once again to those who joined us.

A relatively quiet month of March will be followed by a pretty busy April. The

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday April 8th so it is

important that the various Committee and Club Reps make sure that deserving

volunteers within their group get recognized....they all deserve a luncheon. The

Evergreen Drama Club will be presenting “Return To 2015” in celebration of

Courtenay’s Centennial on April 22 and 23. On Wednesday April 22nd there

will be a matinee performance at 1:30pm and on Thursday April 23rd an evening

performance at 7pm. And fi nally on Saturday April 25th, it’s Spring Garage Sale

time again, starting at 9am.

I would like to take a moment to congratulate Rose Jacobson on being recognized

as our most recent Volunteer of the Month. She continues to be a very busy gal

and an inspiration to all at the tender age of 94. An excellent write-up on Rose

was carried in the February issue of the newsletter...it’s certainly worth a read if

you missed it. THANKS Rose.

Well, it’s onward and forward......don’t forget that many outstanding functions

and activities will be taking place in Courtenay over the the next number of

months...it’s Courtenay’s Centennial and we would like you all to be part of

it......keep an eye on the local papers and an ear on local radio to keep up with

what’s happening and where it’s happening. And in the meantime could anyone

tell me why “Fat Chance” and “Slim Chance” mean the same thing??????.........

Adios...gk

Edith Harper sends get well and

bereavement cards to members and

family members. However, if Edith is

not notifi ed of members who have

passed away or are ill in the hospital,

they will not receive our blessing.

Please call Edith if you know someone

who should receive our wishes at

250-338-5385.

President’s Message (cont’d)

Evergreen ClubExecutive 2015

Filberg Centre Staff 250-338-1000

Club Write-Ups For Newsletter

Table of Contents

Card Lady

The City of Courtenay celebrates

it’s Centennial year in 2015!

See feature historic photos on

the front cover of the Evergreen

Newsletter every month in 2015.

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CLUB NEWS

1pm in the Evergreen Lounge on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each monthMexican Train is a game played with

dominoes. The object of the game is

for a player to play all the dominoes

from his or her hand onto one or

more chains, or “trains” emanating

from a central hub or “station”.

Instruction provided. There are usually

about 3 tables of play. If you want

to have some mid-week fun, come

and join us. 25 cent drop in fee.

Joe

Mexican Train

“Sure and Begorra”, St. Patty Day is

coming up and we’ll be ready with

our great Irish songs. February was a

loving month with special songs for

our Sweethearts. The music as well

as the words can sure express all our

feelings even those of us who can’t

sing quite as well as we used to. We

still enjoy, believe me, I know only too

well – AHEM! Good thing I can still

play the piano – Ha! Ha!

We still meet every Friday morning

10-11:30am in the Rotary Hall, Friday,

March 27th is cancelled. As always

everyone is welcome.

Donna

ChoristersAnother good month for the Club

with more new members. The photo

display for March - Ropes - will be

hung at the end of the fi rst week. We

were very pleased with the results and

we hope you will continue to show

your interest by voting for the one you

like the best. We had two education

items in February, the fi rst was on

Low Light Photography and the

second on Problem Solving. We are

learning that light, composition and

photographing some thing interesting

are the key points to success. We are

fi nding the DVD set created by Joel

Satori very helpful in increasing our

skills. Aft er each topic we try to follow

up with the exercise that Joel suggests.

We had two photoshoots, the fi rst to

Nymph Falls which were in full fl ood,

very exciting and the second down to

Fanny Bay to see the sea lions on their

little dock. We always go for lunch

aft er the shoot - an important part

of the morning out! In our forward

planning we have “ whimsical” and

“the Moon” as our topics to hang on

the Lounge Wall in May and July. We

always welcome new folk, give us a

try in the Soroptimist Lounge at 1.00

p.m. preceded by a special session

on Lightroom at Noon.

Robin

Camera Club

Join the Evergreen Cycling Club for

a very nice 2-hour trip. We leave at

10:00 from the Filberg Centre on

Mondays and Wednesdays, weather

permitting. FMI call Karin at 250-898-

8949.

Karin

Cycling

Friday Night DancesThe month of “March” - sounds like

Spring Break. Hopefully our dancing

Snowbirds will be returning soon to

the music of the Amigos on Friday

March 13th and the ever popular

“Double Play” on March 20th.

There wil be Bar Service on both

evenings with dancing starting at 7:30

pm. We have a coff ee break in the

Lounge and some time for socializing

at 9 pm till 9:30 pm then back to the

Rotary Hall dance fl oor till 10:30 pm

and our favorite Spot Dance.

Fees for members of the Evergreen

Club is $7.00 and Non-members are

welcome at $9.00

Bring some friends as, we well know

MUSIC and DANCING and FRIENDS

is good for us!

Sandra and Mary

The Folk Band will meet Tuesday,

March 3, and Tuesday. March 17, at

315 in the Craft Room. This group

is open to anyone who likes to sing

traditional and popular songs and/

or play tunes. For more information

contact Mike, miklayers@hotmail.

com, 250-337-5437, shared phone,

please don’t leave message...

Mike

Folk Band

What a wonderful mild Winter so far,

wow but this RAIN makes one enjoy

the theatre

March 6&7 NIFPerforming Arts

Variety Showcase

March 9 Sarah Hagen.Featuring

Bergman, Piano Duo

March 14 Radical Reels Tour

March 21 C.V. Photographic

Society “Image Fest”

March 24 Shane Koyczan

March 27....Amadeus:Dances with

Wolfgang”Victoria

Ballet

March 28 .When I’m 64...

Fundraiser “ I Belong”

Marlene Oolo...your Cultural Ambassador

Spotlight on the Sid250-338-2430 www.sidwilliamstheatre.com

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CLUB NEWS

March Dance Schedule

March 13 AMIGOS*

March 20 DOUBLE PLAY*

* depicts Bar Service

Starts at 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Please check schedule on front of

newsletter for location of dance.

Members:$7

Non-members:$9 at the door.

NOTE: Aft er 9:30 pm a LATE

ADMISSION FEE OF $4.00 will

apply to latecomers. PLEASE

NOTE: 90% of admission fees

cover the cost of the bands that

are hired to play at each dance.

Friday Night Dance

North Vancouver is getting ready to greet you and meet the challenge of hosting

the BC 55+ Games which run from August 25-29. Hosting such an event is a

major undertaking with over 4000 participants and 1500 community volunteers.

To put this in perspective- my hometown Espanola in Northern Ontario has a

population of only 5000!

These volunteers are charged with arranging the venues for over 30 activities

and sports ranging from water for dragon boating and swimming events, tennis,

pickleball and badminton courts, ice for hockey and curling, lawn for of course

lawn bowling, horseshoe pits, bowling alleys, golf courses, dart boards,archery

targets and bridge and whist cards,tables and chairs. Volunteers must be trained

as offi cials, timers, scorers, referees- whatever each individual sport requires.

Opening and closing ceremonies must be planned and arranging the banquet

with entertainment is a huge task. How would you like to organize the feeding of

over 4000 people?

Let’s not forget our own Zone 2 volunteers: Chair Cheryle Sosnowski, Director

Tony Mayor, Registrar/Membership Alan McRae , Accommodations and

Transportation Bob Reed, Public Relations Corrine Berkin, Sports Chair Paul

Kingan and all the Area Representatives who get us organized and spend a year

planning so we can compete and have fun.

Volunteers are the backbone of this amazing annual event as we get ready for the

28th BC 55+ Games. Why do I volunteer? Why not!!!

Check out the BC 55+ Games website which is being constantly updated with

details about North Vancouver and the games www.55plusgames.ca. The

schedule for the various activities and sports is already posted on the website

plus pictures and results of past games.

If you are a resident of BC and 55+, come and join us! There’s an activity/sport for

everyone. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Judy FrancisZone 2 Area 4 Representative

55 + BC Senior Games

250-897-3577 [email protected]

It’s the Green Month and time to sing

songs like My Wild Irish Rose, Galway

Bay and many others to our Friends in

the Senior Homes. The members of

the Echoes are:

Jim & Tito Messer

Wat Stanton

Bruce & Evelyn Martin

Hank Nottebrock

Bob & Iris Goebel

Rob Freeman

Harold Mosdell

Shari Campbell

Patricia Cottingham

Iris Goebel (250) 897-0281

Valley Echoes

“ BC 55+ Games” - For Life, Sport and Friends!

Floor Curling

There are two out-of-town bonspiels

coming up with two teams invited.

They are great fun and good

competition. Our group voted to give

$1000 towards the new sound system

that is being installed in the Filberg

Conference hall. Anyone interested

in fl oor curling is welcome to come to

the Native Sons Hall on Wednesdays

at 1 pm. or call: Dianne Bruon at

250-338-0940 or Denise Holst at

250-338-7849.

Dianne [email protected]

Karoake

Join Ken & Cheryl for a fun aft ernoon

of karaoke:

Monday, March 2, 2015Monday, April 13, 2015Monday, June 1, 2015

1 pm to 4 pm in the Grand Hall,

Native Sons Hall. If you love to sing....

come & join us!

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CLUB NEWS

March Lunch SpecialsMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2 3

Mac’n

Cheese

4 5 6

Grilled Ham &

Cheese

9

Egg & Shrimp

on Croissant

10 11

Chicken Salad

Sandwich

12 13

16 17

Irish Stew

18

Homemade

Hamburger

Soup

19 20

Reuben

Sandwich

23 24

Homemade

Shepherd’s

Pie

25 26 27

Single Club

Sandwich

30

Grilled Cheese

Sandwich

31

Computer Club

1pm, Soroptimist Lounge, Friday,March 13, 2015Just looking at the date makes me

realize how quickly this year is fl ying

by. Already, most of us have seen

small signs of Spring emerging from

the soil. What an exciting time of the

year.

Our Windows based Club meet

monthly and usually start with a

timely topic. This is followed by a

question and answer period, where

all are encouraged to express their

frustrations or joys with the computer.

This can be a great learning time, as

there always a tidbit of info you learn,

that you also can use.

We welcome all, novice or

experienced PC user. Our only

requirements are a current Evergreen

Club membership, and a $1.00 drop-

in fee.

Marlene 250-336-2171

Table Tennis

For the fi rst time that I can remember,

Mondays have become more popular

than Tuesdays. Either way, I am not

complaining as our membership is

good. Campbell River continues

to play with us every Tuesday and

I am so willing to return the favour,

by playing with them every Sunday.

They play Sundays 12:30 – 4:00pm,

so anyone interested in joining me,

please call me at 334-4404. We play

every Monday 11:30am – 1:30pm and

Tuesday 12:30 – 4:00pm. We only

charge 75 cents per day and balls and

bats are provided.

Patti Robertson: 250-334-4404

Patti

DartsEvery Tuesday 10:30am – 12:30pm

in the Rotary Hall $1.00 drop in fee.

Darts available and draw for teams.

Some high scores in Jan – Jack . m. –

100, Lynn – 101, Maureen – 101, Pat

– 107, Norma – 112, Ginny – 118, Art

– 121, Tom – 122, Lucy – 171 and Bill, F

a perfect – 180!!

55+ BC Games Darts Qualifying Play

downs on March 14th – 10:00am in

the Rotary. Contact Ginny for more

information. Two NIC Students nurses

joined us in Jan, Jasmine and Victoria.

We enjoyed having them with us and

they played very well.

We’re well underway for another

year of fun darts in an enjoyable non-

competitive atmosphere.

See you there!!

Ginny Green 250-334-4334

Brazilian Embroidery

We are always looking for new

members and we all enjoy helping

others learn this craft . There are no

formal lessons, strictly learn as you

go, and everyone pitches in to help

beginners. Although some of our

members have being doing Brazilian

Embroidery for quite a number of

years we all remember how diffi cult

it seemed when we started - that

stage doesn’t last long - the needle

and thread quickly become more

cooperative even though there are

always new stitches to learn.

All are welcome to drop in, meet

the members and see what they

are working on - Thursday 9:00

am to Noon in the Craft Room.

Gaye [email protected]

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CLUB NEWS

Tuesdays,March 10 & March 24,2015 , 4:30-6:15 pm Rotary HallHow quickly the year seems to be

passing. Small glimpses of greenery

from the soil remind me that Spring is

not far off .

Our Club continues to have great

fun under the leadership of Terry. He

does a great job in selecting tunes,

that we all are familiar with, from our

past. We are not adrift in paper as our

music is sent to us via computer, so

we can print it out, or practice right

from the computer screen.

Our aim is to have fun singing and

playing. We are a non-judgmental

group, and invite novice and

experienced players, alike. We

have a loaner uke, which may be

borrowed and taken home for several

weeks, for those who wish to try it all

out, before actually purchasing a uke

for themselves.

Sessions are started with music that

has very simple chords. Most chords

we use can be learned with just a

little practice; of course with a lot

of practice one can become quite

adept, in a short period of time.

Our only requirement is a $2.00

drop-in fee, and a current Evergreen

Club membership.

For more information you can email

Howie at [email protected]., or

Terry at [email protected] . You

can also drop in on our session nights

to sit and listen or have a chat with us.

Marlene

Ukulele Club

Members of the Art Group continue to

each create their own masterpieces.

Most of us are not harbouring the

illusion of becoming famous. But,

hey, one can dream! Join us or wander

through and see how we are doing.

We meet every Thursday, year round,

in the Craft Room from 12:30 – 3:30.

Marcia

Art Club

Play continues each Monday morning

from 10 am to noon in the Soroptimist

Lounge (and once a month in the Craft

Room). Join in the fun!

Canasta

Here are the results of our league play

as of Jan 20th. There are two teams

tied for second place with 9 points

each. Hits & Misses Skip Lyndon

James – Third Fred Calhoun and Lead

Norma Carswell. Also in Second

place are the Blue Jays Skip Joy Nichol;

Third Din Wiseman and Lead Marg

Queen. In fi rst place with 11 points are

the Clams Skip Pat Chambers Third

Melie Ursulom and Lead Brian Scarlett.

Great bowling ladies & gentlemen,

way to go. We are in the middle of

our Ladies Doubles & Men’s Doubles

tournament so I will have the results

of that for the next issue. Our drop in

days are Mondays & Thursdays at 1:00

pm with a cost of 25 cents. Our league

day is Tuesdays at 1:00 pm with a cost

of $1.00. On our league day we bowl

two games and have a short break in

between the two games for coff ee/

tea & cookies. We are always looking

for new people to join us. This is a very

friendly group of people and there is

a lot of good natured ribbing and chit

chat between opposing teams. If you

would like more information please

feel free to phone me at 339-9128

Pat

Carpet Bowling Life Long Learners Club

2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each monthJoin a support group focused on

your needs, including your goals in

health, sociability, communication,

life management, etc. In February,

members were given handouts based

on Arabella Benson’s presentation to

the Singles Club of “Reversing Aging:

How to Look and Feel Younger

than Your Age” and to the Life-long

Learning Club: “How I healed myself

of Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue in

28 days”

In March one of the topics may be

“Clearing Clutter from your home,

your head or your heart.”

Group meets March 11 and 25 in

the Rotary Hall, 1-3 pm. $1 meeting

fee. Sign up for membership at the

Filberg Offi ce, including your name,

phone number and email address.

Questions? Contact : Arabella at

250-941-8885 or

[email protected]

Android Tablet Club3rd Monday of each month at 1 pmA small but enthusiast group attended

the fi rst meeting of the Android

Tablet Club on February 16th. It was

agreed to continue meeting each

month on the 3rd Monday at 1 pm

in the Soropitimist Lounge. Next

meeting Monday, March 16th :

with the following topics to discuss:

1. Bring the “Best App that you have

ever used” to share

2. Password Protection - how to

extend the settings

3. How to cut & paste.

Come & share your knowledge with

other Android Tablet users!

Non-Denominational – Bible Study

held in the Soroptimist Room every

Tuesday morning 10:00am – 11:30am.

Present topic - The Armor of God.

Ruth Hay: 250-703-0059Wilberta Braconnier: 250-337-8687

Bible Study

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CLUB NEWS

The regular meeting of the Book Club

met in the Soroptimist Lounge on

February 2nd. All of our meetings are

held the 1st Monday of the month in

the Soroptimist Lounge.

Many books and authors were

discussed - One in particular was Lily

King,s Euphoria. Euphoria is based

on the life of Margaret Mead, This

historical fi ction was one of the 10

Best Books of 2014 as selected by the

NY Times.

If you have read a good book, why

not come and join us. We would

love to hear what other people are

reading.

For further info, you can call Freida at

250-338-8010

Freida

Book Club

Gospel sing-a-long is still a very

active group of singers. We have

approximately 45-50 singers meet

every Thursday morning from 10:30

till 11:30 in the Conference Room.

We have one change for the month of

March, on the 26th of Mach we are in

the Lower Native Sons Hall.

We are a friendly group come out and

sing with us. The only qualifi cation

is an active membership with the

Evergreen Club. For more information

call Marnie at 250-338-1282

Marnie

Gospel Sing along

Susie. G. – Ladies! I have some purple

yarn at home and I don’t knit anymore,

can you use it?

K&C Group – Yes, we can use it, bring

it in for us we knit purple hats for the

Children’s Hospital, “Shaken Baby”

drive in October. Thanks for thinking

of us.

If you do have purple yarn we’d be

happy to “Knit to donate it”, bring it in.

We meet Tuesdays in the Lounge at

1:30 – 3:00pm, sitting fee 25 cents.

Penny

Knit & Crochet

Just a reminder that it’s time to start

dusting off those clubs again. The fi rst

offi cial start up date of the Evergreen

golf club will be Wednesday April 1st.

No, this is not an April Fools joke. We

shall be meeting at Longlands Golf

Course on Anterton Rd. At 9:30am.

We are a fun group of seniors and the

golf club is open to all levels of players

- all you have to be is a paid up member

of the Evergreen Club. If you have not

played with us before and would like

more information please give us a call

at 250-338-0044.

Betty

GolfWas one of your ancestors a GABLER?

I’ll tell you what his job was at the end.

Our next meeting will be held upstairs

in the Soroptomist Room on Thursday,

March 19th at 1 p.m. A number of us

come early and meet for lunch in the

cafeteria at noon time so please feel

free to join us.

I thought because the time is nearing

that I would tell you what a GABLER

did for a living. He was a Collector of

Taxes. Somehow that name sounds

just right for the job.

Ethel 250-335-1504

Genealogy Club

Want to learn a new game? On

Tuesday at 12:30pm we have an

aft ernoon of fun.

Mah-jongg is played with tiles rather

than with cards, each person is dealt

13 tiles. The basic hand is making sets

of three tiles in runs or sets. The 14th

tile is needed to complete a hand,

so four sets of three and one pair is

a complete hand. Once a person

learns the game there are lots of more

challenging hands to try for. Then of

course the harder to get hands are

worth larger scores.

Instructions are available and we

welcome new members.

Contact # until May is 250-941-7567

Mahjongg

2:30 - 4pm Soroptimist Lounge1st Tuesday - Focus on New Users3rd Tuesday-Focus on MoreExperienced Users -The iPad Club is a peer-led group

which is open to all iPad and iPhone

owners - if your tablet doesn’t have

an apple on the back it’s not an iPad.

An iPhone Club was off ered but

there wasn’t enough interest to justify

continuing with it. However, as there

are so many features on both devices

that are the same we invite interested

iPhone users to join us.

On the fi rst Tuesday of the month we

focus on new users and encourage

those who need a bit of help with

the basics to come - we hope that

many of the more experienced users

will also come to help and share their

knowledge.

On the Third Tuesday we switch to

slightly more ‘advanced’ techniques

but all are welcome. If ‘new’ users

attend (and you are most welcome)

please remember that we don’t review

basics at these meetings.

Sharon

iPad Tips and Tricks

Every 3rd Wednesday at 1 pm in the

Evergreen Lounge. Got a new game?

Bring it along. Everybody welcome.

Jackie

Games Day

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CLUB NEWS

The Evergreen Recorder Players meet

each Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 in the

Craft Room. We @hotmail.complay

music mostly from the Renaissance

and Baroque eras in 3, 4, and 5 parts

as well as folk and country dance

tunes. New players are welcome.

For more information contact

mike , [email protected] ,or

250.337.5437 (shared phone, please

don’t leave message) or come to

the Craft Room Friday morning...

Mike

Recorder

Team 3 (at this writing) seems

unstoppable in their quest to remain

on top of the Snooker League

Standings. They are over 20 points

ahead of their nearest rival (Team 2)

and 30 points ahead of Team 4. March

19 marks the last day in league play

and the play downs will commence

the following Tuesday. The teams

that come in second and third will

do battle in the bid for taking on the

number one team for the “A” division

trophy. At the same time the teams that

come in fi ft h and sixth will do battle to

take on the fourth place team for the

“B” division trophy. Next month I’ll

try to post the fi nal standings results

and put to name the people playing. Greg

Snooker

Come and join a fun group - no need

to bring a partner. Tuesday evenings

at 7 pm. Contact person: Pat Schmidt

339-2391. Thursday aft ernoons at

12:30 pm with coff ee available.

Contact person: Jane Jenssen

250-335-1227.

Social Contract Bridge

Whist continues to be very popular

with an average of 9 tables each

Monday. Please join us for 20 games

of Whist as well as door prizes and

friendship. Start time is 7:30 with

coff ee and snacks to follow.

Judy& Norm

Whist

At our February meeting, Arabella

Benson gave an informative

presentation. Araebella will be a

facilitator for a new Evergreen Club

called “Lifelong Learners “.

Members enjoyed lunch at the Best

Western Westerley Hotel on February

17th .

We say so long to Sandra Hayes, who

has been an active member of our

group. Sandra is moving to back to

Alberta. We thank her for all her help

with the club and wish her all the best.

Next meeting, March 4th , 1 pm will

feature a presentation by a local Coin

collector. See you there!

Ellen

Meet & Greet Singles ClubHi everyone, our new play “Picnic in

1915” is well under way and we are

so pleased with the script. Wow , a

real glimpse back in time when the

community was just 55 years young,

the fi rst settlers having arrived about

1860. We are learning so much about

the early history and the men and

women who settled Courtenay.

There is always room for one more

on the production team, set to paint

and decorate back stage to organize

and so much more, So if you wish to

participate just give us a call at 250

897 1749 or e-mail [email protected]

or ask at the Evergreen Club offi ce.

We always try to make everything we

do fun because life is too short for a

mad dash.

Our production will be presented

on: Matinee Wednesday 22nd April

and evening show on Thursday

23rd April. Tickets will be available

at the Evergreen Club offi ce Only

$10.00 each, wow what a bargain.

Phil

Drama Club

Crib

Every Tuesday morning at 10:00am we

Meet in the Rotary Hall for fun. You get

six games for $1.00.

We’re up to an average of 42 players

each time, come and assist with the

setting up of tables at 12:15pm. Then

table placement of players, so playing

will commence each Wednesday at

12:30pm, cost $3.00, new players

welcome.

Nancy

Texas Hold’em

Fabric PaintersWe meet every Tuesday morning in the

craft room from 9:30 – 11:30am. We

welcome new members. There is no

drop in fee, but painters are required

to be Evergreen Club Members.

Marjorie

We have just completed two quilts.

One for the anniversary raffl e and

one commission. We have another

commission quilt that we will be

starting soon. We have no drop in

fee, but quilters are required to be

Evergreen Club members. “Families

are like quilts, stitched together one

piece at a time”. Marjorie and Member

Quilters

Marjorie & Member Quilters

Quilters

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VOLUNTEERSA Message from Deanne, your Volunteer Coordinator

VOLUNTEER

OF THE MONTH

“Volunteers are part of the ripple

eff ect.”

ATTENTION EVERGEEN CLUB COMMITTEE REPS: I need all of your 2014 Evergreen Club

Volunteers. These are the Evergreen

Club Members that help facilitate your

group or Event. I am currently in the

process of collecting

The entire list of volunteer

names in order to Complete

the invitation process for our

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 8th. Once received from all

of the clubs, the invitations should be

ready for pick up at the Front offi ce

early/mid-March. I look forward to

celebrating this fun aft ernoon with you!

Thanks,

Deanne

PS: Emailing me the list to me is

preferred . Call me 250-338-1000 ext

232 or email [email protected]

FOOD SERVICE HOURS

The food service is open:

8:00am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday

There are no closures in March.

SCAVENGER HUNT PIT STOP ORGANIZER Volunteer Comox Valley is organizing a scavenger hunt, comprised of 20+ tasks that raise awareness of, support, enhance,

recognize or celebrate volunteerism and community participation. The Evergreen Club has been invited to participate in

this event, by providing a task for the scavenger hunt. The task should be relatively simple, feasibly completed within a 30

minute time period, & benefi t our organization. Do you have some fun ideas? You will be supported in getting a crew of

volunteers to run this pit stop of the scavenger hunt. We are not asking for participation in the Scavenger hunt, only to run

this station at the Filberg Centre from April 12th – 18th

Jo Johnson

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -

Babies, Birthdays, and BusesYou’re about to learn some fascinating facts

about our March Volunteer of the month, Jo

Johnson. And, you might even learn a life lesson along the way! Jo was born a

twin. Jo gave birth to her daughter Colleen at the same hospital that her twin

brother’s baby was born on the exact same day! Those two ‘twin cousins’ are

the same age with the same birthday! Amazing right? Now there’s another

mysterious coincidence involving Jo‘s son named Dan. One day, Dan was

reading a book on his community’s history and came across information on

his great-grandfather. It was reading this book that he learned about another

family coincidence. Dan learned that he shared the same birthday as his great-

grandfather... same day, 100 years apart!

Jo, moved to the Comox Valley ten years ago from outside of Edmonton wanting

to be closer to her daughter. She soon joined the Evergreen Club. Jo says,

“It’s the best club there is. With all of the things going on, there’s something

for anyone!” Jo really got involved with all that it off ers and laughs that her

daughter has a hard time fi nding time when her mom is available now! Jo

particularly loves the Evergreen Mystery and Tulalip Christmas trips. “We have

lots of fun on the bus; a lot of the people that go are the same. You get to know

them,” she says. Jo regularly plays Evergreen Bingo and holds down 6 cards.

She marvels at those who play 18 cards at a time! She loves volunteering to sell

50/50 tickets at the Memories of the War Years shows and does a great job at it!

Jo also plays Whist and volunteers as a runner for the winners. Jo knows many

people from playing Whist in Cumberland, Comox, and Courtenay. For the last

fi ve years, Jo runs the raffl es. “I know so many people from all of my activities.

When I’m selling raffl e tickets, I catch them coming through and they can’t resist

buying from me. If they say I’ve already bought one. I say, yeah but not from

me! But in a fun way, “she laughs “I’m not pushy. “ You’ll also have seen Jo

volunteer at admissions for the Charles Dickens Faire and as hostess at the door

for the Flu Clinics.

Jo doesn’t drive but doesn’t let that get in the way. She feels the buses here are

terrifi c. She says, “You have the same schedule with people on the same bus.

You start by smiling, then chatting, then meeting for lunch. I met my best friend

Maureen that way. She lost her husband and I invited her to the Evergreen Club.

She told me ‘I’m not ready yet.’ One day she said ‘I’m ready’. So I said let’s go

now!” It really makes you refl ect how important it is to have a good friend and a

good club to go to. Thanks Jo for all you do!

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 am

Stretch & Strength

Filberg Centre

9:00 am

55+ TRX/Res Trng # (L1)

Lewis Centre

9:00 am

55+ TRX/Res Trng # (L2)

Lewis Centre

9:00 am

Stretch & Strength

Native Sons Hall

9:00 am

Cardio & Strength

Native Sons Hall

9:00 am

55+ TRX/Res Trng # - (L2)

Lewis Centre

9:00 am

Simply Strength 2 #

Native Sons Hall

9:15 am

Chair Fit

Filberg Centre

9:00 am

Simply Strength 2#

Native Sons Hall

9:00 am

55+ TRX/Res Trng # (L1)

Lewis Centre

10:15 am

Simply Strength 1

Native Sons Hall

9 am - 12 pm

Tai Chi (Level 1 - 3)

Native Sons Hall

8:30 & 10:00 am

Yoga #

Filberg Centre

9:15 am

Chair Fit

Filberg Centre

10:15 am

Gentle Hatha Yoga #

Filberg Centre

10:30 am

55+ Strength Trng #

Lewis Centre

10:15 am

Simply Strength 1

Native Sons Hall

10:00 am

Yoga for the Joints #

Lewis Centre

10:00 am

Yoga #

Native Sons Hall

10:30 am

55+ Strength Trng #

Lewis Centre

11 am

Chair Yoga #

Native Sons Hall

10:30 am

55+ Strength Trng #

Lewis Centre

10:30 am

55+ Strength Trng #

Lewis Centre

10:00 am

55+ Strength Trng #

Lewis Centre

1:30 pm

55+ Strength Trng #

Lewis Centre

1:30 pm

Zumba

Lewis Centre

2:00 pm

55 + Circuit Fit #

Lewis Centr

1:30 pm

55+ Strength Trng #

Lewis Centre

2:00 pm

55 + Circuit Fit #

Lewis Centr

2:00 pm

Hatha Yoga #

Filberg Centre

3:00 pm

55 + Beg Str. Trng

Lewis Centre

3:00 pm

55 + Beg Str. Trng #

Lewis Centre

Please pre-register for all of the above classes ~ drop ins or

punch cards may be used for some programs (space permitting). See following pages for class descriptions.

Fitness Fees Drop-In 11 Punch Simply Strength 1 11 punch

Evergreen Member $ 4.50 $ 45 $ 50

Non-member $ 5.50 $ 55 $ 63

How to pay:

• All drop-in fees must be paid at the Florence Filberg Centre offi ce prior to

attending classes & receipt given to instructor

• Punch card holders may go directly to their class

• Be sure to turn in your completed punch card to be entered in the monthly

draw for a free card!

SPRING 2015 FITNESS AT A GLANCE

# No punch card option

“Age is something that doesn’t matter, unless you are a cheese ” Satchel Paige

GST WILL BE ADDED

TO PROGRAM FEES

This class is an option for those who

want exercise, but don’t want the

gym scene. We will use a variety

of equipment and will be fun yet

challenging enough to work up a

sweat. Pre-requisit: 55+ Beginner

Strength Training.

Instructor: Cathy Riopelle

# 37666 Tues & Thurs Apr 2 - June 30

2 - 3 pm

$ 130 / 26 classes

55+ Circuit Fit

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The benefi ts of strength training

fi tness for seniors and older adults

are numerous and include arthritis

relief, reducing the risk and severity

of falls, weight maintenance, sleep

improvement and a sense of mental

well-being. With a qualifi ed fi tness

instructor monitoring the gym fl oor

at all times, you can rest assured that

we will guide you through your fi tness

journey, providing support at every

turn.

No Class: Apr 6 & May 18

Instructor: Juan Blancas

Mon & Wed Apr 1 - June 29

$ 115 / 23 sessions

# 37667 10:30 - 11:30 am

# 37670 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Tues & Thurs # 37669 Apr 2 - June 30

10:30 - 11:30 am

$ 130 / 26 sessions

Fridays # 37668 Apr 10 - June 26

10 - 11 am

$ 60 / 12 sessions

Level 1 10:15 - 11:15 amExercises will be taught with a variety

of equipment to increase balance,

range of motion and strength.

Level 2 9:00 - 10:00 amThis class off ers overall body

conditioning, balance and agility, core

strengthening and health and wellness

education. NO PUNCH CARDS! No Class: May 18

Instructors: Joyce Leong & Steve

Thomson

Mondays $ 66 / 11 sessions Apr 13 - June 29

# 37734 Level 1

# 37736 Level 2

Wednesdays $ 72 / 12 sessions

Apr 8 - June 24

# 37735 Level 1

# 377377 Level 2

SPRING 2015 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

Fitness Classes

Means something new is happening!

55+ Strength Training

Simply Strength

A safe exercise program designed

for the older exerciser or those

with physical limitations that make

traditional exercising diffi cult. Classes

will incorporate upper and lower

body movements and the exercises

are done in and out of chairs - with no

fl oor work.

Instructor: Janet Gravoueille

# 37678 Tues & Fri Apr 14 - June 30

9:15 - 10:15 am

$ 115 / 23 classes

Chair Fit

This class begins with a moderate

level warm up followed by exercises

that focus on strengthening, toning

and stretching key muscles. A long,

relaxing stretch completes the class.

No Class: May 18

Instructor: Janice Bradford

# 37738 Mon & Thurs Apr 9 - June 29

9 - 10 am

$ 110 / 22 classes

Stretch & Strength

This class takes a modern approach

to low impact aerobics, stretching

and strength training. This all around

balanced fi tness class will work your

whole body. Classes are designed

to improve your fi tness level by using

weights, tubing and stability balls and

throwing in a ‘healthy dose’ of cardio!

This class is much like Simply Strength

but with a cardio diff erence!

No Class: May 8 & 29

Instructors: Joyce Leong

# 37676 Fridays Apr 10 - June 26

9 - 10 am

$ 60 / 10 classes

Cardio & Strength

Join us for this gentle introduction to

strength training. Strength training is

an excellent way to improve strength,

mobility and stamina. Using a

combination of cardio and resistance

exercises this class provides a whole

body workout!

Instructor: Cathy Riopelle

# 37665 Tues & Thurs Apr 2 - June 30 3 - 4 pm

$ 130 / 26 classes

55+ Beginner Strength Training

Spring Registration

begins March 3

@

8:30

am

Ask us about Personal Training Options!

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SPRING 2015 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

Fitness Classes55+ TRX & Resistance TrainingSuspension training is perfect for the

older adult allowing user to modify

body position, base of support and

stability to progress or regress an

exercise. Movements on the TRX

can stay simple and static or be more

dynamic, depending on your own

level of comfort.

No Class: Apr 6, May 18 & July 1

Instructor: Kim Hamilton

Level 1 Tues & Thurs

9 - 10 am

$ 78 / 12 sessions

# 37672 Apr 7 - May 14

# 37674 May 19 - June 25

Level 2 Mon & Wed 9 - 10 am

$ 78 / 12 sessions

# 37671 Apr 8 - May 20

# 37673 May 27 - July 8

Health & Wellness

In this series of gentle postures we

will focus on bringing mobility to

the joints. Moving slowly gives time

to explore and modify. The ‘joint

releasing series’ can be used alone as

a gentle practice or as a warm up for

other activities.

Instructor: Sheron Jutila

# 37748 Thursdays Apr 9 - June 25

10 :00 -11:30 am

$ 108 / 12 classes

Yoga for Joint Health

Developed for those who cannot or

do not feel comfortable on the fl oor.

Focus will be on breathing, body

awareness, relaxation, stretching,

and gentle postures. Finish with a

meditation to rejuvenate the body and

mind.

Instructor: Helen Pattinson

# 37679 Tuesdays May 12 - June 30

11 am -12 pm

$ 60 / 8 classes

Chair Yoga

This Latin infused dance class will burn

tons of calories and make you sweat.

You’ll experience Bollywood, Belly

Dance, Meringue, Salsa, Reggaeton,

and more!! No Class: May 18Instructor: Tammy Jones

# 37749 Mondays Apr 13 - June 8

1:30 - 2:30 pm

$ 68 / 8 classes

Zumba

Similar to cross-country skiing in

technique, this invigorating cardio

workout uses nearly 90% of your

muscles by working both the upper

and lower body, and burns more

calories than regular walking.This easy,

low-impact activity is a fun way to get

fi t! Note: Poles will be provided for

participants..

Instructor: Catherine Egan

Fridays Apr 24 - June 12

$ 45 / 8 classes

# 27725 11 am -12 pm (L1) # 37726 12:30 - 1:30 pm (L2)

Nordic Pole Walking Level 1 & 2

Here is a safe and fun combination

class for older adults that consists of

fl exibility and strength techniques

used to target the total body. This class

is designed to enhance and improve

your mobility throughout your daily

activities. Please Note: this class does

not include a cardio component

No Class: May 8 & 29

Instructor: Joyce Leong & Janet

Gravoueille

# 37687 Fridays Apr 10 - June 26

10:15 -11:15 am

$ 60 / 9 classes

Flex & Flexibility

This class will improve balance,

strength, walking ability, and

confi dence. Track your progress with

pre and post balance assessments.

The exercises are matched to your

abilities and are done sitting, standing

and walking.

Participants must be able to walk a city

block without stopping, and without

the use of a walker or cane. A doctor

referral is required.

Instructor: Kim Hamilton

Tues & Thurs 1 -2 pm

$ 84 / 12 classes

#38060 Apr 7 - May 14

# 38062 May 19 - June 25

Fall Proof Balance and Mobility Training

$ 9 drop in

Yin Yoga is a quiet, meditative

and slow moving practice. It uses long

held, (sometimes prop supported)

passive poses to release connective

tissue and deeply held parts of the

body and mind. This class includes

mostly ‘low to the ground poses’

(seated, lying on back or belly).

Instructor: Helen Pattinson

# 37867 Wednesdays May 123- June 17

12:30 -2 pm

$ 54 / 6 classes

Yin Yoga

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SPRING 2015 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

Our certifi ed Foot Care nurse will

provide you with a nursing assessment,

education on preventing foot

problems, discuss general information

for proper foot care as well as cut your

toenails, fi le corns and calluses and

fi nish off with a massage.

Wednesdays 9:00 - 11 :20 am

$ 45

30 minute ppointments

Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20 & June 17

Designed to enhance vitality and a

sense of well being, these classes

will help participants gain improved

fl exibility, balance, strength and

posture. They will borrow from each

instructor’s experience with yoga and

may incorporate basic poses from

various yoga styles.

No class: May 18

Mondays Instructor: Sheron Jutila # 37743 Apr 13 - June 29 Gentle Hatha 10:15 - 11:15 am

$ 83 / 11 classes

# 37747 Hatha 2 - 3:15 pm

$ 88 / 11 classes

Instructor: Traci Skuce

Thursdays Apr 16 - June 18

# 37745 8:30 - 10 am

$ 90 / 10 classes

# 37744 10:15 - 11:30 am

$ 80 / 10 classes

Instructor: Sheron Jutila

# 37746 Fridays Hatha Apr 17 - June 26

10:00 - 11:15 am

$ 88 / 11 classes

Yoga

Foot Care Clinic Derived from the martial arts, tai chi

is composed of slow, deliberate

movements, meditation, and deep

breathing, which enhance physical

health and emotional well-being.

Tai chi improves overall fi tness,

coordination, and agility. People who

practice tai chi on a regular basis tend

to have good posture, fl exibility, and

range of motion, are more mentally

alert, and sleep more soundly.

Instructor: Ivy Wang

Wednesdays

Apr 1 - June 17

$ 108 / 12 classes

# 37740 9 - 10 am (Level 2)

# 37739 10 - 11 am (Level 1)

# 37741 11:15-12:15 (Level 3)

Tai Chi

Hearing ScreeningsMore than three million Canadians

have some degree of hearing loss that

can be attributed to many diff erent

causes and disorders of the middle

or inner ear. In one way or another,

and at one time or another, it is likely

that each and every Canadian will be

aff ected by hearing loss.

Thursdays Mar 19, Apr 16,May 21 & June 18

20 minute appts

9:25 - 11 am

Please book your appointment with

the front desk

Canada Scooters is pleased to join with

Courtenay Recreation in providing our

free Scooter Community Outreach

Program on the 3rd Thursday of every

month at 2:30 pm.

Drop by with your mobility scooter

or walker for minor adjustments, air

in your tires and questions answered.

We look forward to meeting you.

Drop ins only!

Scooter Outreach Program

Justl ike it sounds, this Level 1 Hatha

class will have a focus on improving

all fi ve senses (sight, breath/smell,

hearing, taste and touch). Some yoga

experience benefi cial but not required

Instructor: Sheron Jutila

# 37868 Fridays Apr 10 - June 26

2:30 -3:45 pm

$ 96 / 12 classes

s

Yoga for the 5 Senses

Minds in Motion is designed for

people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

disease or a related demential and a

friend, family member or caregiver.

Enjoy light exercise conducted by a

certifi ed fi ness instructor, followed

by activies or games and social

time in a relaxed atmosphere. Light

refreshments will be provided.

# 37266 Wednesdays Apr 29 - June 17 1 - 3 pm

$ 54 / 8 classes / per couple

Minds in Motion

Health & Wellness

Chi-gong, stretching, breathing and

a series of isolated movements called

the ‘Brain Dance’ which balance the

mind and spirits. Guided creative

dance with silk scarves and joyful

partnered activities. Come with an

open mind; no experience needed.

Can be done seated if required. Men

and women welcome.

Instructor: Jade deTrey

# 37686 Fridays

Apr 17 - June 5

2:30 - 3:30 pm

$ 70 / 8 classes

Dance for Health

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SPRING 2015 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

Health & Wellness

Please read your receipt carefully or make note of special

instructions when registering!

Join in and have fun playing this

exciting paddle game! Like a mini

tennis game, Pickleball is played

by 2 or 4 people on a badminton

sized court using wood paddle

racquets and a plastic style baseball.

Equipment will be provided.

#37544 Tues & Thurs Apr 2 - May 19

2:30 - 4:30 pm

Native Sons Hall

$1.50 member drop in

$ 2.50 non member drop in

NOTE: Aft er May 19, play moves outdoors, please call for details or look in the April newsletter.

Pickleball

Sports

Get some exercise, meet new players

and improve your game in this fast

paced group sport!

NO Games:Apr 13 & 17 & May 18

Mon, Thurs & Fri Apr 9 - June 29

1 - 3 pm

$ 1.50 member drop in

$ 2.50 non member drop in

Badminton - All Ages

Learn basic hand drumming

techniques, become comfortable

jamming in a supportive circle of

friends, and reap the benefi ts of

‘getting into the groove’

Instructor: Monica Hofer

Mondays - Intermediates 11:45 - 12:45 pm

$ 75 / 6 classes

# 37763 Mar 23 - May 11

NO Class: Mar 30 & Apr 6

# 38182 May 25 - June 29

Wednesdays - Beginners 5:30 - 6:30 pm

# 37762 Mar 18 - May 6

$ 63 / 5 classes

NO Class: Apr 1, 8 & 29

# 38183 May 13 - June 24

$ 88 / 7 classes

African Hand Drumming

Writing your life story is telling of

your experience, strength and hope

passed on to your family and loved

ones. Learn to access memories

through a variety of writing exercises

and story sharing. You will be

encouraged to write small vignettes

that recount diff erent aspects of your

life.

Instructor: Traci Skuce

# 37742 Thursdays

Apr 23 - June 11

1 - 2:30 pm

$ 96 / 8 classes

Write your Life Story

In a step by step demonstration

driven teaching process you will learn

techniques unique to water colour

such as washes, graded washes,

masking, dry brush, glazing and more.

Attention will be paid to the selection

and care of materials and tools that

will make your work more rewarding.

rewarding. No Class:May 18

Instructor: Bill Kerr

# 37731 Monday

Apr 13 - May 25

9 am - noon

$ 75 / 6 classes

Painting with Watercolours

Current Evergreen Members receive

a 25% discount on program fees

Have you renewed for 2015?

Drums Alive® combines the benefi ts

of a traditional physical fi tness

program with the benefi ts to the brain

of music and rhythm while participants

drum on large exercise balls while

getting aerobic exercise! It improves

memory and brainpower by using

cross-coordinated movements and

integration of memory-enhancing

exercises and includes all aspects of

traditional endurance training.

NO Class: Apr 1, 8 & 29

Instructor: Monica Hofer

# 37783 Wednesdays Mar 18 - June 24

7 - 8 pm

$ 84 / 12 classes

Drums Alive®

General Interest

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SPRING 2015 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

This introductory session reviews

information about Alzheimer’s

disease and other dementias, and the

challenges of receiving a diagnosis.

Participants will learn about the

diff erent types of support available

throughout the dementia journey, and

how to begin planning for the future.

People with a diagnosis of dementia,

care partners and family members are

all invited to attend.

# 37274 Wed, Mar 18

2 - 4 pm

No charge but please pre register

Getting to know Dementia

GST will be added to Program fee’s

General Interest

This workshop is for family members

who are caring for a person with

dementia. Information includes:

Understanding Alzheimer’s disease

and related dementias, eff ective

and creative ways of facilitating

communication with a person with

dementia, problem solving for

responsive behaviours & Self care for

the caregiver.

# 37275 Sat, Apr 25

10 am - 3:30 pm

No charge but please pre register

Family Caregiver Workshop

Have you always wanted to play the

piano? Music makes your brain work

better and here’s your chance to learn

your favorite songs. These small group

classes study the basics of music, then

you choose more! The fi rst book

costs $ 28 and a piano or keyboard is

recommended for practising at home.

Instructor: Debbie Ross

# 37732 Fridays

Apr 10 - June 26

11 am - 12 pm

$ 198 / 12 classes

Piano Lessons

Because music makes your brain work

better! Try a new instrument, join a

small group ensemble, and meet

new friends. This is a great way to

learn to read music as well as keeping

your brain and fi ngers agile. Soprano

recorder and book cost will be $25,

bought from the instructor at the fi rst

lesson. Alto and tenor recorders will

be available to try.

Instructor: Debbie Ross

# 37733 Fridays

Apr 10 - June 26

10 - 11 am

$ 132 / 12 classes

Recorder

Learn to dance the most popular Latin

dance in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

In this six week beginner class you will

learn the basic foundations of Salsa

that you can take with you anywhere

you go, be it club dancing or to any

social event. No partner is required.

NO Class: May 27

Instructor: Elisa Lay

# 38063 Wednesdays

Apr 29 - June 10

2 - 3:30 pm

$ 60 / 6 classes

Salsa Dance - Beginners

Find tools to loosen your blocks,

strengthen your brain and quiet the

critic. Bring a creative spark into

everything you do. Experiment, play

and get lost in the fun of the process.

Collage, paint, doodle and more!

No experience or self-expectations

required! A $ 12 supply fee will be

collected by the instructor.

Instructor: Sheron Jutila

Thursdays 1:45 - 4:15 pm

$ 78 / 6 classes

# 37719 Apr 9 - May 14 P1# 37720 May 21 - June 25 P2

Ignite Your Creativity - Part 1 & 2

This session for family caregivers

focuses on the process of adjustment

aft er a person with dementia has

moved into a residential care facility.

Learn about the changes to your role

as a caregiver that this transition can

bring, and how to enhance your visits.

The session will also review strategies

for working eff ectively with a care

team and off ers tips for acting as an

advocate within a residential care

setting.

# 37276 Wed, May 27

6:30 - 8:30 pm

No charge but please pre register

Life in Residential Care

Nobody plans to make the tax man

a benefi ciary of their estate; however

consider this: An estate of $ 500,000

could provide the government

with taxes and probate of up to $

130,000. Learn about liabilities

payable at death, how to minimize the

governments share of your estate, the

importance of properly prepared wills

and powers of attorney and strategies

to reduce taxes and fees.

#37597 Mon, Mar 30

1 - 2:30 pm

No charge but please pre register

Estate Planning

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SPRING 2015 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

• All registrations are processed on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis.

• Pre-registration is required for all classes except when speci-fi ed as a drop in class.

• Fees are to be paid in full at the time of registration by cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard or Debit Card. Please make cheques payable to the City of Courtenay.

• Registration is limited to the im-mediate family plus members from one other family only.

• Courtenay Recreation reserves the right to cancel any pro-grams.

• GST will be charged on all pro-grams.

• A $ 20 handling charge will be collected on NSF cheques.

• Please read confi rmation re-ceipts carefully for information on dates, times, supplies, etc.

• A full or pro-rated refund will be given if class is cancelled or for medical reasons with a doc-tor’s note.

• All requests for refunds, credits or transfers will be processed with a full refund up to FIVE days before the start of the program. Aft er this time, an administrative fee of $ 5 will be charged on all cash, visa, Mastercard and Debit Card refunds.

• Refunds left as a CREDIT on your account will NOT be charged the administrative fee.

• Refunds will NOT be approved aft er a program has ended. NOTE: This policy may be re-vised periodically

Registration PolicyOutdoor

If you have never tried kayaking (or

haven’t been out paddling in a while)

and are interested in exploring the

beautiful Courtenay River Estuary

from a whole new vantage point, then

this is a great way to start your day!

Join us for an early morning course

where you will learn about boats and

equipment, then get out on the water

with a certifi ed instructor to learn

paddling skills.

$ 42 / 1 class

# 37980 Tues, May 12

10 am - 12:30 pm

# 37981 Thurs, June 25 9:30 am - 12 pm

Intro to Sea Kayaking

Our group golf lesson series includes

instruction, equipment and driving

range balls. These lessons are for

the beginning golfer who has little

or no experience and covers the

fundamentals of the full swing,

putting, the short game, etiquette and

rules of the game.

Instructor: Bill Kelly

# 37942 Thursdays

Apr 9 - Apr 30

1:00 -2:00 pm

$ 90 /4classes

Golf Lessons - Front Nine

Please NOTE: Golf Lessons are not strictly 55+ programs therefore no

discounts are applicable

This class is designed to knock off the

winter rust. It is important to make

sure you start the golf season with

a solid foundation. In this class, we

will focus on the inportance of good

sound basic fundamentals in the full

swing, chipping and putting.

Instructor: Bill Kelly

# 37940 Sundays

Mar 15 - 29

1 - 2 pm

$ 75 / 3 classes

Golf Lessons - Swing into Spring

Back Nine lessons are for those

players who have the ability to make

contact with the ball and who have

played golf occassionally but would

like to brush up on their skills. On the

fi nal lesson, we will head out to play a

minimum of two holes

Instructor: Bill Kelly

# 37943 Thursdays

2:30 pm -3:30 pm

Apr 9 - Apr 30

$90/4 classes

From Tee to Green # 37944 Mar 19 - Apr 2

$ 75 / 3 classes

# 37945 May 7 -May 28

$ 90 / 4 classes

Golf Lessons - Back Nine

Improve all aspects of your short

game including putting, chipping and

bunker play.

Instructor: Bill Kelly

# 37941 Sundays

Mar 22 - Apr 5

11 am - noon

$ 75 / 3 classes

Golf Lessons - Short Game

Golf lessons take place at Glacier Greens Gold Course and includes balls & equipment!

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CLUB UPDATES

2015 Income Tax

ClinicsBY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

Income Tax Clinics will be off ered

by volunteers trained by the Canada

Revenue Agency’s Community

Volunteer Income Tax Program. The

service is provided for : individuals

who have a total income of $30,000

or less & couples who have a

combined total income of $40,000

or less. Note: Interest Income less

than $1,000 in investment income

included in totals above.

Income Tax Returns 1/2 hour Appointments will be available on the following days & times:

Mondays, 1 pm to 4 pm;

Tuesdays, 1 pm to 4 pm

Thursdays, 1 pm to 4 pm.

Income Tax Returns are fi led

electronically. Income Tax Returns

can also be dropped off with

all necessary forms & the Client

Checklist 2014 T1 Return Form.

Tax returns dropped off will take

one week to complete. You will be

required to pick it up at the Filberg

Centre offi ce upon completion.

Appointments can be made at the

offi ce. Please call

250- 338-1000 or drop by the

Filberg Centre to make your

appointment.

Island Living Lifestyle 2015 coupon books are on sale now!Stop by the Filberg Centre offi ce

for your copy or to take a look at what

the book has to

off er.

Proceeds go to Evergreen Club activities

Heritage Fashion ShowThe Evergreen Club will be helping celebrate the City of Courtenay’s

Centennial, Saturday, June 6th, 6:00 P.M. by hosting a “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed” fashion show. Please mark this

date on your calendars.

The Best Country Music Jamboree EverSixth annual fund-raiser organized by Ken MacLeod for the Sonshine Club

Lunch Program at St George’s United Church.

2 pm, Sunday, May 30, Florence Filberg Centre Conference HallTickets: $10 (under 16: $5) Filberg Centre: 250-338-1000

More information on both events will be forthcoming in later Newsletters.

Upcoming Events

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Reminder: Please arrive a few

minutes early as the movies start right

on time. Admission: one loonie

THE BEST OF ME A movie from the book of the

same name by Nicholas Sparks. 2

teenagers are soul mates from very

diff erent background, but varying

circumstances force them to part.

20 years later, they meet up again

by the passing of a mutual friend.

1hr & 58 mins

Friday, March 6, 2015,12:30pmRotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre

TOOTSIE A comedy with Dustin Hoff man,

playing an out of work actor who

poses as a woman and inadvertently

lands a roll on a popular soap opera.

Things really go awry when he falls for

the leading lady. 1 hr & 56 mins

Friday,March 20,2015, 12:30 pmRotary Hall, Florence FilbergCentre

Movies sponsored by Gone Hollywood in Comox

Saturday, May 27:30 - 11:00 amConference Hall (upper level),

Florence Filberg Centre

411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay

$5per person

Saturday, April 259:00 am to noon

Florence Filberg Centre, Rotary Hall

Garage SaleThe Evergreen

Club presents...

Start clearing out your unwanted items!

Donations for the sale can be

dropped off at the Filberg

Centre: April 13 to April 23

10 am to noon

The Evergreen Club

presents...

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Great music by local bands!

7:30 to 10:30 pm Rotary Hall,

Florence Filberg Centre.

Evergreen Club

members: $7.00,

non-members: $9.00

Refreshments will

be available.

Tickets available at the door.

DancesFriday Night

UpcomingDance dates : March 13 & 20

Evergreen Club presents...

Armchair Travel Presentations1.Willy van Kemenade & Cathie Hagenson, Group Travel Specialists, will review several of the trips they have

planned for this year, including:

•May 24 - 30: Las Vegas with Holland America Reposition

Cruise

•June 4 - 9: Portland Rose Festival with Seattle & Oregon

Coast

•August 15: Friendly Cove & Uchuck day trip

•September or October: Wine Festival Time in the Okanagan

•October 9 - 11: Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival

•December 7 - 10: Leavenworth at Christmas time

The travel talk will include a slide presentation, summarizing

the trips, and the opportunity for questions and answers.

Friday March 13, 2015 1:00 – 2:00 pm in the Rotary Hall

2. Melinda Burns, owner of Ageless Adventures, a division of Mandate Tours Ltd will provide an overview

of several upcoming trips planned for 2015 . These include:

Canadian Maritimes, Newfoundland, Birth of America;

Chicago Architecture Tour.

Friday, March 20, 2015, 1 pm in the Soroptimist Lounge.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015: Matinee show at 1:30 pm

Thursday, April 23, 2015: Evening show at 7:00 pm

Florence Filberg Centre,

Conference Hall

Picnic in 1915

$10tickets at theFilberg offi ce

The Second Stage Players Present...

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BUS TRIP & EXCURSIONS

1. Any person participating in a day or

overnight trip from the Evergreen

Seniors must have a current

membership. Members may bring

a guest.

2. Payment & RegistrationDay Trips: You may register

for day trips as the information

appears in the monthly

newsletter. Full Payments

are now due upon booking.

Overnight trips: The dates for

booking these tours will appear

in your newsletter. At the time of

booking a stated deposit must be

paid. Post-dated payments are to

be left for the balance owing.

3. Cancellation & Refunds:

Cancellation may be accepted

for medical reasons. It may

not be possible to provide full

refunds if we are unable to re-sell

your seat. Medical certifi cates

may be requested. Refunds

will not be made for any other

reasons unless approved by the

Coordinator, except when all seats

are sold and we are able to resell

your ticket.

4. Seating: There will be ASSIGNED

SEATING for all passengers with

the exception of the Escort. Please

advise staff if you are traveling

with a partner and if you have

any specifi c requirements when

traveling on the bus trip. The seat directly behind the bus driver is reserved for the escort.

5. Gratuities: Gratuities are included

in the cost of the day trips.

6. Book now and don’t be disappointed. If a trip is not fi lled

by the deadline, the seats may then

be sold to non-members.

7. B.C. Residents (65 years & over) travel 1/2 price on the B.C.

Ferries Monday through Thursday.

Note: Some exceptions may apply

to some trips contracted with

Travel companies. You must bring

your identifi cation on all trips

that involve travel on B.C. Ferries.

8. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure of bus

trips.

9. Passports or Enhanced Drivers Licenses are required when

traveling to the US.

TRIP POLICYAs a participant on the trips, please read the following information carefully. If you have any questionsor concerns, please contact the offi ce at 250-338-1000. We will be happy to assist you.

Perfume AlertPlease be aware of perfume

allergies and do not wear perfume

on bus trips.

PAYMENT & REGISTRATION: You may register for day & overnight trips as the information appears in the

monthly newsletter.

DAY TRIPS: Fees are to be paid in full at time of registration by cash, cheque, Debit Card,

VISA or Mastercard. (Please make cheques payable to the “City of Courtenay”).

OVERNIGHT TRIPS: When booking, a stated deposit must be paid. Post dated payments are to be

left for the balance owing for overnight trips, by cheque, VISA or Mastercard.

Payment will be applied 30 days or 45 days prior to departure and specifi ed by

trip.

Post Dated Payments

You only need to arrive 15 minutes

prior to departure (unless otherwise

specifi ed) and your seat number

will be posted on the board in the

lobby of the centre.

Please advise our staff upon

registration if you are traveling with a

partner, and if you have any specifi c

requirements when traveling with

us. Thank you for your continued

support!

Assigned Bus Seating for 44 passenger motorcoach trips

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BUS TRIPS & EXCURSIONS

This is a fun adventure, exploring and

learning about the rich history of our

west coast. We will travel by bus

to Gold River and board the MV

Uchuck III for a 2 ½ hour trip (each

way) to beautiful Friendly Cove,

accompanied by historical interpreter

Chuck Syme. This escorted trip

includes return bus transportation

to Gold River from Courtenay,

MV Uchuck III day trip, historical

interpretation by Chuck Syme and

dinner at Clayworks Café in Gold

River.

DEPARTS: Sat; Aug.15,2015,7:30 am

RETURNS: Sat; Aug.15,2015,10 pm

COST: $205.00 per person

Detailed brochure available at the

Filberg offi ce.

Day Trip to Friendly Cove on the Uchuck III (#38263)

in cooperation with Square1 Travel

Canadian Maritimes (#37533) in cooperation with Ageless Adventures

DATE : Wednesday, March 11, 2015

DEPARTS: 2:45 pm

RETURNS: 12:30 am

COST : $199 per person

includes bus transportation, buff et

dinner and show tickets)

Celtic Thunder (# 37333)

In cooperation with Island Fever Travel,

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli fi rst

concert in Vancouver aft er a 13 year

absence.

DEPARTS:Sat, June 14, 2015,10:45am

RETURNS:Sun; June 15,2015,4:15 pm

(#37569)COST : $579.00 Dble Occ .

$719.00 Sgle Occ.

(Tickets in Section 307,323,324)

or

(#37570)or $719.00 Dble Occ

$859.00 Dgle Occ

(Tickets in Section 118)

(includes bus transport, dinner , show

ticket( various sections with accom-

modation at Georgian Court Hotel)

Andrea Bocelli at Roger’s Arena, VancouverIn cooperation with Island Fever Travel

Stars on Ice at Save On Arena, VictoriaIn cooperation with Island Fever TravelFour-time World Champion and four-

time Canadian Champion Kurt

Browning will headline the 2015 Tour,

as well as direct and choreograph the

show. with a cast of Olympic & World

Champions!

DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2015

DEPARTS: 2:45 pm

RETURNS:12:30 am

(#37572)COST : $169.00 per person

(Tickets in Section 111)

or (#37571)COST: $199.00 per person

(Tickets in Section 109)

(includes bus transport, buff et dinner,

show ticket)

FULL - add your name to

our waiting list

Highlights: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Im-

migration Museum, Baddeck, Cape

Breton Island, Alexander Graham Bell

National Historic Sit, Bras d”Or Lakes,

Cape Breton Highlands National Park;

Cabot Trail; PEI National Park, Lobster

Feast; Ann of Green Gables Heritage

Site; Anne of Green Gables - the

Musical; Moncton; Hopewell Rocks;

Fundy National Park; Saint John, New

Brunswick; Bay of Fundy; Digby, Nova

Scotia; Nova Scotia’s South Shore;

Yarmouth; Liverpool, Lunenburg,

Mahone Bay; Peggy’s Cove

DEPARTS:Tues, August 4, 2015, TBA

RETURNS:Sun; August 16,2015,TBA

COST : $5,039.00 Dble Occupancy

$6,529.00 Sgle Occupancy

Please check at the offi ce or pick up

an itinerary for these details.

Newfoundland & Labrador (#37534 ) in cooperation with Ageless Adventures

Highlights include: Halifax, Nova

Scotia; Canso Causeway; Cape

Breton Island; Sydney; Louisbourg;

Newfoundland; Port Aux Basques;

Corner Brook; Port au Choix; Gros

Morne National Park; Labrador; Red

Bay National Historic Site; L’Anse Aux

Meadows National Historic Site; St.

Anthony Leifsburdir Viking Feast; Cow

Head; Grand Falls-Windsor; Twillin-

gate; Clarenville; Bonavista; Ryan

Premises National Historic Site; Boat

tours to view puffi ns & whales; St.

John’s;

Local culture & Entertainment.

DEPARTS: Fri; August 14, 2015,TBA

RETURNS: Sun; August 30, 2015,TBA

COST : $6,099.00 Dble Occupancy

$7,729.00 Sgle Occupancy

Please check at the offi ce or pick up

an itinerary for these details.

Cirque du Soliel “Varekei” Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre,

Victoria (#38624 ) In cooperation with Island Fever Travel,

Varekei - a captivating forest inhabited

by whimsical and enchanted

creatures!

DATE: Friday, May 29, 2015.

DEPARTS:12:15 pm

RETURNS:10:30 pm

COST: $199 per person

(includes bus transportation, 4 pm

show ticket & dinner )

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BUS TRIPS & EXCURSIONS

Over the mountains, over the sea

Vancouver Island is where I want to be

Beautiful landscapes, scenery galore,

As you travel this island, it will make

your heart soar!

DATE: Wednesday, April 15 , 2015

DEPARTS: 9 am RETURNS: 5 pm

COST: $ 92. 00 per person for an all

inclusive day!

Note: Times for this trip are subject to

change.

Seattle, Portland with Rose Festival and the Oregon Coast(#37527)

In cooperation with Square 1 TravelPlusFor over a century, the Portland Rose

Festival has spotlighted the diverse

interests and culture of the

community. Come watch the parades

and see the magnifi cent rose gardens.

DEPARTS: Thursday, June 4,2015, TBA

RETURNS: Tuesday, June 9, 2015,TBA

COST: $1,350 Double Occupancy

$2,100 Single Occupancy

Includes: all ferry, train and bus

transportation,2 nights in Seattle, 2

nights in Portland, 1 night in

Seaside Oregon, 4 dinners, 1

breakfast, bus tour of Oregon Coast. Mystery Trip (# 37334)

The ever popular Spring getaway to

this Marysville, Washington Resort!

DEPARTS: Mon,March 23,2015, 8am

RETURNS: Thurs,March 26,2015,7pm

COST: $529.00 Dble Occ

(65+ BC. Resident)

$745.00 Sgle Occ

(65+ BC. Resident)

$580.00 Dble Occ

$775.00.Sgle Occ

(Trip includes: home pick up, 3

nights accomm. at Tulalip Resort; bus

transp., ferry charges for bus, ferry

fare, 3 breakfasts, 2 dinner buff ets,

$20 gaming voucher,baggage

handling , & bus driver gratuity) .

Note: A detailed itinerary will be

provided 2 weeks prior to departure

date. The offi ce will call you when it is

ready to pick up.

Tulalip Casino/Resort Getaway (#37528) 1 space left !

Join us on this 2 day excursion

to Swinomish Casino Resort

(Annacortes, WA). Side trip to La

Connor included

DEPARTS: Mon, April 27,2015, 8am

RETURNS: Wed., April 29, 2015,7pm

COST:$375.00 Dble Occupancy

$495.00 Sgle Occupancy

$359.00 BC Res. 65+ Dble Occ

$479.00 BC Res. 65+ Sgle Occ

Trip includes: home pick up & drop

off ; bus transportation, ferry fare,

2 night accom at Swinomish Resort,

1 breakfast, 2 - $10 Food Credits, 2-

$10.Slot Play coupons, driver gratuity.

A minimum of 32 passengers must

register by March 20th.

Full payment is required upon booking.

Note: A detailed itinerary with home

pick up times will be available two

weeks prior to the departure date. The

offi ce will contact all passengers when

it is ready for pick up.

Winner of 9 Tony Awards, including Best Musical!Don’t miss out on this hilarious musical seen on Broadway in New York!Tickets have been purchased for the 2

pm matinee performance . Tickets are

located in the Left Centre Orchestra,

rows .

DEPARTS: Sun, April 12,2015,8:30 am

RETURNS Sun, April 12, 2015,10 pm

COST:$195.00 per person

Includes theatre ticket, bus

transportation, ferry fare, bus driver

gratuity & GST.

The Book of Mormon (#35197)

FULL - add your name to

our waiting list

Swinomish Casino & Lodge/La Conner, WA (#38091 )

FULL - add your name to

our waiting list

Don your Jay’s gear for the annual

Blue Jays vs Seattle Mariners trip. Go

Jays Go!

DEPARTS: Friday, July 24, 2015,8am

RETURNS:Mon, July 27, 2015,7 pm

COST: $699.00 Dble Occ (65+)

$999.00 Sgle Occ( 65+)

$730.00 Dble Occ)

$1,029.00 SgleOcc

Trip includes: home pick up,bus

transportation, ferry costs, 3 Blue Jay

vs Mariners baseball game tickets ,

1 breakfast, 2 dinners, 3 nights

accomm odation at Clearwater

Resort,Suquamish , WA.& bus driver

gratuity.

Note: A $100.00 deposit is required

upon booking. Final payment is due

May 29, 2015. A detailed itinerary

will be provided two weeks prior to

departure date outlining your home

pick up times. The offi ce will contact

you when it is ready to pick up.

Blue Jays vs Seattle Mariners 2015 (#37531)

FULL - add your name to

our waiting list

TRIPS FOR 2015In cooperation with Ageless Adventure Tours , a division of Mandate Tours • Birth of America (#37535)

visits Washington DC,

Williamsburg, Philadelphia

October 2015

• Chicago Architecture Tour (#37536) September 2015)

Please put your names on the Interest

List if you would like to receive more

information

Nanaimo Casino/Shopping Trip (#38265 )

DATE: Sunday, April 26,2015

DEPARTS:9:45 am RETURNS:4:30pm

COST: $35.00 per person

(includes bus transportation only)

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BUS TRIPS & EXCURSIONS

Chemainus Theatre “Project Johnny Cash” Musical Tribute to

the Man in Black ” (#37576)

Saunter into the rockabilly world of

legendary musical storyteller and

Man in Black – Johnny Cash. We pay

theatrical tribute with over 40 hit songs

that celebrate the dark and light sides

of his incredible career, along with his

famous friends.

DATE: Wednesday, March 18, 2015

DEPARTS:9:45 am RETURNS: 6 pm

COST: $105.00 per person

Includes bus transportation,buff et

lunch,theatre ticket, bus driver

gratuity, GST.

In cooperation with Square 1 TravelPlus DEPARTS: Friday, April 17, 2015

RETURNS: Friday, May 1, 2015

COST: $3,285.00 Dble Occupancy

Price includes: home pickup, return

bus and ferry transp. to Vancouver,

fl ight to Honolulu, transfers and 3 hotel

nights in Honolulu with 3 breakfasts

and 1 dinner, balcony stateroom on

cruise with meals, entertainment and

cocktail reception, tour coordinator,

bus gratuities and taxes.

Hawaii Celebrity Solstice Cruise (#34959)

FULL - add your name to

our waiting list

Cinema Sundays(Celebrating the City of Courtenay’s

Centennial)

In cooperation with Ambassador Transportation ServicesLet us pick you up and join us for the

Bickle Theatre Originals at the Sid !

Show’s include popcorn & a chance to

win prizes! Costumes are encouraged!

Some Like it Hot( #37575)

1959 classic musical comedy starring

Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis & Jack

Lemmon

DATE: Sunday, March 22, 2015

SHOW TIME: 7:00 pm

(2 hours & 30 minutes in length)

COST: $15.00 per person per evening

show (includes home pick up/return

transportation, admission to the

show, complimentary non-alcoholic

beverage at the theatre)

Note: Passengers will be contacted 1

week prior to date of show to confi rm

home pick up times.

Chemainus Theatre “The Mousetrap” Murder Mystery

(#37577)

Who will escape Monkswell Manor?

A snow storm traps curious guests, a

police detective and a killer in a series

of betrayals and murders. No one

escapes suspicion…no one is safe…

until the fi nal moments of mystery!

DATE: Wednesday, May 20 , 2015

DEPARTS:9:45 am RETURNS: 6 pm

COST: $105.00 per person

Includes bus transportation,buff et

lunch,theatre ticket, bus driver

gratuity, GST.

Chemainus Theatre “Twist and Shout - The British Invasion”(#37578)

The British are coming! Bop back to

the 1960’s at this irresistible music

revue with chart topping hits by the

Beatles, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The

Hollies, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones,

Dave Clark Five and more.

DATE: Wednesday, July 8 , 2015

DEPARTS:9:45 am RETURNS: 6 pm

COST: $105.00 per person

Includes bus transportation,buff et

lunch,theatre ticket, bus driver

gratuity, GST.

Reposition Cruise with Las Vegas (# 38261) In cooperation with Square1 Travel

10th Annual Seniors Expo (#37579 )

New theme “It’s all about R & R -

Refresh & Rejuvenate! New Market

Place feature this year! Held at Pearkes

Recreation Centre, Victoria.

DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2015

DEPARTS:6:45 am RETURNS:6:45pm

COST: $40.00 per person

(includes special price for bus

transportation only)

Chemainus Theatre “Jeeves Intervenes (British Comedy) (#38090)

Witty, wealthy and wandering Bertie

Wooster heads to London with an

ingenious new scheme. Will his

iconic valet, Jeeves, save Bertie from

marriage, exile from India and other

plights of high-society – all in time for

a cup of tea?

DATE: Wed., September 30, 2015

DEPARTS:9:45 am RETURNS: 6 pm

COST: $105.00 per person

Includes bus transportation,buff et

lunch,theatre ticket, bus driver

gratuity, GST.

Join our Escorted Group trip that will

begin and end at your home in the

Comox Valley. This trip includes 3

nights in Las Vegas at the Monte Carlo

Hotel and a Holland America

Cruise on the MS Amsterdam from

San Diego to Vancouver.

DEPARTS: Sunday May 24, 2015

RETURNS: Saturday May 30, 2015

COST:$1,195.00 Inside Dble Occ

$1,285.00 Outside Dble Occ

$1,428.00 Veranda - Dble Occ

Single Rates available on request

Full payment due at time of booking

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridaySimply Strength (2)9-10 am

Stretch & Strength9-10 am

* Watercolours9 am-noon

Simply Strength (1)10:15 -11:15 am

Yoga 10:15 -11:15 am

*55+ Strength Trng10:30 - 11:30 am &

1:30-2:30 pm

Drumming (Int) 11:45 - 12:45

Cycling Groupmeets 10:00 am

(weather permitting)

Canasta 10 - 12

Table Tennis11:30 am - 1 pm

Android Tablet Club3rd Monday of each

month 1 pm

Zumba 1:30-:230 pm

Carpet BowlingDrop-in 1pm

Book Club (1st Monday of each

month) 1-2 pm

Yoga 2 -3:15 pm

Drama Club Meets3:15 -5:00 pm

Quilting 12-4 pm

*Badminton

1 - 3 pm

Snooker Drop-in Play 7am to 4:30 pm

Karoake 1 - 4 pm

1st Monday of each

month

Whist 7:30 pm -9:30 pm

MARCH AT A GLANCE

55+ TRX Level 1 9-10 am *

Chair Fit 9:15-10:15 am

Bible Study 10-11:30 am

Fabric Painters9:30 am

Crib 10 am - 12 pm

Chair Yoga11 - 12

Happy Gang

10 am - 12 pm

*55+ Strength Trng

10:30 –11:30 am

Darts10:30am-12:30 pm

Table Tennis

12:30-4:00 pm

Mahjong 12:30-3 pm

55+ Circuit Fit 2-3

Pickleball 2:30-4:3055+ Beg Str Trng 3 –4 pm

Carpet Bowling League Play 1 pm

Stamp Club

(2nd Tuesday of

each month) 1-3 pm

Camera Club (1st & 3rd Tues. of the

month) 12-2:30pm

IPADS (1st & 3rd Tues )

2:30 pm

Knit & Crochet Group 1:30-3 pm

Folk Band3:15 -4:45 pm

Bridge 7-10 pm

Snooker League Play 9 am-12 pm

Snooker Drop-in Play 12 pm - 4:30 pm

55+ TRX Level 2 9-10 am *

Simply Strength (2)9-10 am

Tai Chi 9 am-12:15

Heartstrings 10 am - 12 pm

Simply Strength (1)10:15 -11:15 am

*55+ Strength Trng10:30 - 11:30 am &

1:30-2:30 pm

Cycling Groupmeets 10:00 (weather

permitting)

Chess 12:30 -3:30pm

Texas Hold’em 12:15- 3:30 pm

Life Long LearnersClub 2nd & 4th

Wednesday of each

month 1pm

Minds in Motion 1-3

Mexican Train1 -3 pm (2nd & 4th

Wednesday of the

month)

Meet & Greet(Singles) 1 - 3 pm

1st Wed of month

Scrabble1 - 4 pm Games

Room

Snooker Drop-in Play 7 am to 12:00

pm

Yoga 8:30 - 10 am

Yoga 10:15 - 11:30

55+ TRX Level 1 9-10 am *

Yoga for joints 10-11:30

Stretch & Strength9 - 10 am

Brazilian Embroidery9 am - 12 pm

Gospel Sing-Along10:30 -11:30 am

*55+ Strength Trng10:30 - 11:30 am

Carpet BowlingDrop-in 1pm- 3pm

55+ Circuit Fit 2-3

Pickleball 2:30-4:30Dance for Health2:30 –3:30 pm

*55+ Beg.Str Trng

3 –4 pm

Art Club

12:30 –3:30 pm

Genealogy Club

1 pm - 3 pm

(3rd Thursday of the

Month)

Bridge 12:30 -3:30

*Badminton

1 - 3 pm

Snooker League Play 9 am -12 pm

Snooker Drop-in Play 12 noon -4:30 pm

55+ TRX Level 2 9-10 am *

Chair Fit 9:15-10:15 am

Cardio and Str. 9-10: am

*55+ Strength Trng10 - 11 am

Yoga 10 -11:15 am

Choristers

10:00 -11:30 am

Recorder 10-11:30

Chess 12:30-3:30

Yoga for 5 Senses 2:30 -3:45 pm

Bingo 1 - 3 pm

*Badminton

1 - 3 pm

At the Movies

12:30 pm (1st &

3rd Fridays) Check

Special Events for

dates.

Friday Night Dances7:30 pm (check

schedule on front

page of newsletter)

Snooker Drop-in Play 7am to 4:30 pm

& 7 pm to 9:30 pm

SaturdayCentre Hours: closed

on Saturdays .

Open on specifi ed

dates for Special

Events.

Computer Lab

Maintenance is

completed on

the fi rst Friday of each month. Computers will not

be available during

this time.

Golf Club meets at

Longlands on Wed.

& Fri, 9:30 am from

April to October.

Activities listed

which appear in

Bold Red Type require advanced

registration fee.

* indicates

programs held at

Lewis Centre.