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“The Friendly Centre” 1904—13th Ave. North

Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 4W9 Open Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telephone 403-329-3222 Fax 403-329-8824

E-mail: friendly@nordbridgeseniors.com

NORD - BRIDGE SENIORS

Newsletter

Hello Nord-Bridge Seniors Center! We are your nursing students for the next three months. Our names are Alyssa, Erika, Hanna, Jen, Joseph, Katelyn, Kayla, Meaghan, Sam, Shelby T, Shelby M, and Sushma. We will be hanging out at the Center on Thursdays and Fridays, and are excited to get to know everyone. There will be a question box placed so that you can anonymous-ly ask questions and provide feedback for us students. No question is off limits (remember we are in nursing - we are ready for the good, the bad and the ugly). We will then put out a short news-letter a couple of times over the next few months answering your questions. We hope to make our short stay as beneficial as possible, so please share your ideas for what you would like from us.

CTOBER

2015

Page 2 MEMBERSHIP: OPEN TO ALL SENIORS AGE 55 PLUS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: TO YOUNGER INDIVIDUALS WHOSE SPOUSE IS 55 AND A MEMBER.

2015-2016 NORD-BRIDGE SENIORS

EXECUTIVE President Pat Santa Vice-President Rodger Halvorsen Treasurer Roberta Svennes Secretary Marilynn Heaton Past-President Jim Hahn BOARD OF DIRECTORS FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR George Berg Norene Easthope Delores Bourk Marilyn Gillies Deb Dunsmore Clay Olsen Jack Fox Doug Youngren Donna Takeda ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Executive Director Randy Smith Sr. Administrative Ass’t Kathleen Filkowski Chief Financial Officer Roberta Svennes Financial Administrator Tracy Beauchemin Director of Programming David Ng Reception Supervisor Valerie Arkinstall Reception Assistant Heather Belle Rentals Kathleen Filkowski Cook II Sally Reyna Cook I Bety Castillo DR/Kitchen Assistant Gail Krysak Janitorial Marco & Carla Escobar

ON-SITE PARTNER PROGRAMS & SERVICES National Association Gary Drake 403-328-0801 of Federal Retirees Chinook Lifecare Assoc. Jane-Anne 403-320-1170

PROGRAMS, COMMITTEES, CONVENERS, & BOARD REPRESENTATIVES*

(* indicates individual on Board responsible for Program Area) (** indicates “Emeritus”)

ADMIN. PROGRAMS By-Laws & Policies Comm.Marilynn Heaton* (Chair), Harry Fischer Crafts Boutique Heather Newsham Finance Committee Roberta Svennes* (Chair), Pat Santa, Jim Hahn, Clay Olsen, Frank Deane, Harry Fischer, Mike Bennett Memberships Kathy Filkowski Newsletter Kathy Filkowski (Production & Billing) Newsletter Advertising Sales Jim Hahn Nominations Committee Jim Hahn* (Chair), Mary Potvin, Dan Deringer Seniors Helping Seniors Harry Fischer, Norene Easthope, Darlene Crofts and Joanne Fox CARDS & BOARD GAMES Donna Takeda*, Board Rep Contract Bridge Kathy Ludwig Crib Pat Veres & Mike Bennett Euchre Rodney Foster Military Whist Donna Takeda Trump Whist Pat Veres Norwegian Whist Pat Veres Scrabble Sheila Brust, Jenny Oleksy** Texas Hold’em Mike Bennett Duplicate Bridge Pat Kincade EDUCATION Debra Dunsmore*, Board Rep Acrylic Painting Katrina Mak Paper Tole Elta Buckman Wood Carving Don Johnson Watercolor Denise Savard Watercolor Club Sandy Baceda, Erika Bosters Krafters Koffee Klub Jo-Ann Adams Quilters Group Marilyn Martens Nord-Bridge Card Crafters Pat Kincade Spanish for Travelers Marco Escobar Library Marie Areshenko Mind Joggers Judy Knox, Jack Simmons Ted Sillito, Melvin Horn

FUNDRAISING Pat Santa*, Board Rep Jim Hahn, Board Rep GAMING Jack Fox*, Board Rep Casino Coordinator Mike Bennett In-House Bingo Coordinator Frances Wallace Monday Jam Draws Helen Gepneris, Jim Hahn Winners Bingo Rep/Co-ord Bonnie Hammond Winners Bingo Alternate Leonard Hutchinson HEALTH & FITNESS Marilyn Gillies*, Board Rep Keep Fit Classes Melanie Hillaby Tai Chi Lynn Hunter-Johnston Yoga/Pilates Melanie Hillaby Fitball/Exercise With Arthritis T. J. Dunn Zumba Jeannie Williamson Fitness 55 Club Jim Scott (Volunteer Trainer) OUTREACH Rodger Halvorsen*, Board Rep Bereavement Cards Valerie Arkinstall Get Well Cards & Visits Lydia Prokop/Chris Figenshau Keep-in-Touch Program Valerie Arkinstall Outreach Program Rodger Halvorsen SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Doug Youngren*, Board Rep Decorations Eva Deringer Monday Music Jams Roy Swidinsky Senior Music Makers Barbara Stewart Socials Committee & Specials Eva Deringer Social Dance Karen Hooper Clogging Sandy Nowell Line Dancing Della Howg Belly Dance & Broadway Dance Kimberly Lyall SPORTS & RECREATION Norene Easthope*, Board Rep Bocce Clay Olsen Carpet Bowling Norene Irwin, Woody Neely Darts Ken Bobinec Dragon Boat Team Eileen Sawatsky, Dawn Vickers Floor Curling Vacant Floor Shuffleboard Lorna Vandervalk Golf Judy Workman, Clay Olsen Pool Vacant Shuffleboard Clay Olsen Table Tennis Jerry Mikusek, Dave Bergen TRAVEL George Berg*, Board Rep Travel Trip Bookings Valerie Arkinstall Bus Bookings Kathy Filkowski Driver Co-ordination —Travel Trips Valerie Arkinstall Driver Co-ordination — Card Trips Mike Bennett Vehicle (Bus 2) Maintenance Marco Escobar

VOLUNTEERISM Delores Bourk*, Board Rep Building Set-up Volunteers Clay Olsen, Harry Fischer Volunteer Committee Delores Bourk, Eva D., Elaine M.

AFFILIATIONS Clay Olsen*, Board Rep ACA Representative Harry Fischer Alberta 55 Plus—Zone 1 Mike Bennett, Clay Olsen Health Education Presentations David Ng (and Alberta Health) Lethbridge Seniors Forum David Ng N-B Income Tax Program Harry Fischer, David Ng, Sheila Brust SASCC (So AB Srs Centre Coalition) Jim Hahn, Roberta Svennes, Harry Fischer, Randy Smith Alberta Assoc. of Senior Centres Randy Smith Go Seniors Society Jack Fox, Delores Bourk New Horizons for Seniors Program Harry Fischer

Some programs partially funded by FCSS

View our Website

www.nordbridgeseniors.com for information, photos, video, Newsletters and more.

NEW MEMBERSHIPS $53.00

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS $50.00

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Nord-Bridge Meetings Reminder

Each Month Outreach Committee First Monday 9:30 a.m. Executive Meeting First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Winners Bingo Committee Second Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting Second Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Finance Committee Last Thursday 9:00 a.m. Annually Annual General Meeting First Wed. of March 9:30 a.m. General Member Meeting First Wed. of November 9:30 a.m.

Go Seniors Society Regular Board Meetings Feb., April, June, October Second Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Annually Annual General Meeting First Tuesday of April 9:00 a.m.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT Our President’s Dinner and Auction

held on September 15th was a great success.

I want to thank all who donated items for

the auction and all those who attended. A

big thank you goes to our sponsors: Scotia-

bank Bright Futures, Generations Funeral

Home and Southern Alberta Hearing Aid.

We raised a total of $7,000 including a

generous matching donation from the Sco-

tiabank Bright Future Program. This mon-

ey is earmarked for member services. Thanks to everyone who

volunteered, attended, donated items, and bought items at the auc-

tion. We had a great time and I hope all of you did as well.

Our next event will be the Thanksgiving Luncheon on

THURSDAY, October 8th. Please note that we have moved this

event to THURSDAY rather than the customary Friday. The move

was due to other events scheduled at the Centre. Tickets are $12

and are on sale now. Don’t put off your purchase. We expect this

to be another sold out event.

All of our fall programs are now underway and we notice the

increased numbers of members in our Centre. That is a good thing

as we have more volume in the Dunford Diner. It is also good to

see so many of you after the summer and find out what everyone

did with their July and August. Our Board members are also back

after taking a two month summer break. If you have any ideas or

concerns, I ask that you speak to a Board member so we can make

this Center the best around. I will try to be at the Reception Desk

every Friday if you want to talk to me.

Just before publication of this Newsletter we learned that the

Sgt. Wilson Show scheduled for November 2 has been cancelled.

Unfortunately, the tour planners could not obtain insurance for their

North American tour.

Pat Santa, President

FOR SHAW SUBSCRIBERS: We are pleased to announce that our building is equipped with Shaw) Go WiFi. To connect at Nord-Bridge: 1. Access the network / WiFi settings on

your device. 2. Select ShawOpen from the list of net-

works. 3. Open your browser. 4. Sign in using your @shaw.ca email

address and password. Any questions? Please call 1-888-472-2222 or visit http://www.shaw.ca/internet/wifi/.

This is a free service to Nord-Bridge provided by Shaw.

While at the Nord-Bridge Centre you can access our in-building internet service at:

User ID: FriendlyCentre Password: myfriendlycentre (Shaw Cable subscribers see below)

Carol Olsen ● Robert Gerard ● Judy Plett ●

Michael Warren ● Mary Anne Warren ● Gail

Kiefuik ● Marilynn Christie ● Barbara Santoni ●

Elaine Anderson ● Karen Desrochers ● Brenda

Ambler ● Carol Dewolde ● Doug Neal ●Lorraine

Neal ● Judith Carriere ● June Striemer ●

Melanie Still ● Jane Ainsley ● Susan Faust ●

Marcia Kosolofski ● May Johnson ●

Mary Leach ● Lenore Hinman ● Florence Senda ●

Sumie Tsukishima ● Connie Baceda

SANDY TOES

FOOT CARE

(In the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre)

Theresa Wiberg, LPN

Cutting and Filing Nails

Filing Calluses and Corns

Simple Foot Massage

Phone for your appointment

403.892.5659 NEW 2016 MEMBERSHIPS

EFFECTIVE now THROUGH DECEMBER 2016

$73.00

2016 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

$50.00

Be an early bird!

We hope you enjoy your association with

Nord-Bridge “The Friendly Centre”

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IMPORTANT MEMBER NOTICE

2015 GENERAL MEETING Nov. 4, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the Multi-

Purpose Hall

The Agenda will include Financial, Programming, and Building updates.

Please plan to attend.

All regular programming will be cancelled

during the General Meeting

THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON

Thursday, October 8th

11:30 a.m.

Tickets $12.00 LIMITED

SEATING! GET YOUR TICKET EARLY!

Enjoy.....Salad, Roast Turkey,

Gravy, Stuffing, Cranberry

Sauce, Mashed Potatoes,

Veggie and Pumpkin Pie.

Members of Nord-Bridge Watercolor Club and Karina Ma-k's Acrylic Class had their artworks displayed in a group ex-hibit at the Picture Butte Art Gallery. Artworks were on dis-play for the months of June, July and August. Pictured from left are: Sandy Baceda, Marina Vannatta, Laura Inkster and Denise Savard, at the "meet and greet" held at the gal-lery. Missing were Doris Vienneau and Maria Pitt.

A FRIDGE OF FUN JUDY KNOX

THE MIND JOGGERS GROUP

In the corner by the cupboards in the kitchen bright and fair,

stands Gramma’s majestic refrigera-tor

with lots of stories it would share.

Gramma has many children who come and do their part

helping her with baking but mostly doing art.

On her fridge held by magnets are the arts of love so grand.

All done by Gramma’s children. Originals done by hand.

They are on the refrigerator

for everyone to see. Like those who visit Gramma who get milk out for their tea.

And others who come to visit

and make themselves at home, sitting at Gramma’s table

viewing future young Van Gogh’s.

Granma loves all her children and they love her in return, by drawing precious paintings,

from school, what they have learned.

As long as Gramma’s living, and the fridge remains in view,

all the drawings will be displayed for friends like me and you.

A FRIDGE OF FUN JUDY KNOX

THE MIND JOGGERS GROUP

In the corner by the cupboards in the kitchen bright and fair,

stands Gramma’s majestic refrigerator with lots of stories it would share.

Gramma has many children who come and do their part

helping her with baking but mostly doing art.

On her fridge held by magnets are the arts of love so grand.

All done by Gramma’s children. Originals done by hand.

They are on the refrigerator

for everyone to see. Like those who visit Gramma who get milk out for their tea.

And others who come to visit

and make themselves at home, sitting at Gramma’s table

viewing future young Van Goghs.

Gramma loves all her children and they love her in return, by drawing precious paintings,

from school, what they have learned.

As long as Gramma’s living, and the fridge remains in view,

all the drawings will be displayed for friends like me and you.

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S ome of us apartment dwellers and garden-less members appreciate the bounty of produce given to Nord-Bridge Centre by the gar-

deners out there. It’s so much fresher than grocery store fruits and vegetables and free produce is al-ways appreciated. Thank you for

sharing with us. Wendy Redel

LUNCH WITH CITY COUNCILLORS

Learn more about our City’s governance and our representa-tives in our comfortable and convenient Dunford Diner. All City Councillors are encouraged to join us frequently. Confirm your visits by e-mail to friendly@nordbridgeseniors.com.

Jeff Coffman Friday Oct. 2

Blaine Hyggen Second Friday Each Month

Ryan Parker First Tuesday Each Month

SCHOOL ZONES ARE BACK IN

EFFECT. CHECK YOUR SPEED

AND WATCH OUT FOR KIDS.

PAID FOR AND AUTHORIZED BY THE

OFFICIAL AGENT FOR THE CANDIDATE.

Coffee Tea and You

Strangers are just friends we haven’t met yet. Do you have trouble going into a room full of people you would love to have coffee with? Wish you had someone to go to coffee with? A lot of us come to Nord-Bridge for exercise, cards, or art, but don’t make that special human connection. Here is your chance to come meet others. Starting October 8th and run-ning every second and fourth Thursday at 10:00 a.m. we will meet in the Dunford Diner. Come join us for a visit and share your stories. See you then! Barb LeClair

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Greetings Members; It’s nice to see all of our members back at the Centre, enjoying the Fall Programs. Thanks are ex-tended to all Conveners and Volunteers who are now busy helping Nord-Bridge deliver services, socialization activities, and health and wellness programs. I also welcome all new members who recently joined to participate at “The Friendly Centre”. Finally, I welcome back the University of Lethbridge Nursing Program students who will be here through December (Thursdays & Fridays) to visit with members; learn about, and do re-search on seniors’ matters; and who will organize sessions and an information fair to support our members and the services available in the community. Lethbridge College and Southern Alberta Institute Mas-sage Therapy students will also be here on advertised dates to help with tired muscles and relaxation. Please join me in welcoming our newest building tenant, There-sa Wiberg, of Sandy Toes Foot Care. Theresa is an LPN, who has been working for several years at a major medical clinic in Lethbridge. She has now taken extra training in foot care, to help address some of the issues which can cause difficulty for seniors. Her services should be a good fit for our membership. Please read about these services on Page 3 of this Newsletter. You might want to stop by her nicely fur-nished area, and learn about what she can offer. Over the summer I spent time with Harry Fischer and Norene Easthope of our Seniors Helping Seniors (SHS) Program, to supple-ment my understanding, and that of the Board, on the good works of this service for all seniors, and the community at-large. I am most pleased to report that through August, the SHS Program staffed by dedicated volunteers Harry, Norene, Darlene Crofts, and Joanne Fox together with our wonderful CRA Income Tax Volunteers (too many to name, but all special people) helped this office submit 1,245 tax re-turns for the 2014 year and 99 late returns for the same filing period. Additionally, Harry and his team submitted another 91 prior year tax returns, most of which helped seniors re-qualify for their financial bene-fits. Thus 1,435 total returns have been filed through August. The SHS program also helps seniors and the broader community with consulta-tions and application completion and paper work on programs ranging from Alberta Seniors Benefits (ASB, Special Needs Assistance, Optical and Dental Program Benefits, and Property Tax supports); Old Age Security, CPP, and GIS; AISH to ASB transition, etc. Our volunteers are also well versed on referrals to other agencies and services. Some 809 such consultations have been provided to date. I congratulate this team, and encourage you to seek them out if you need help.

Respectfully, Randy Smith

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Programmer’s Report by

From the Desk of Val What a splendid time of year with

all the earthy, autumn colours sur-rounding us. Apple anyone?

Mystery Trip #6 took us for a fall picnic outing to Park Lake. It was a glorious day; a superb outing with no wind! Those who have not taken in any Mystery Trips have really missed out. You need to be really quick. Already # 7 and # 8 are sold out. By the time 2015 ends, we will have completed 10 great mystery trips. Everyone loves going some-where mysterious, an unknown destination.

At the Reception Desk, we have been busy welcoming new members. Thank-you to those early birds who have renewed their memberships for 2016. About your photos: I have found a member photographer, Sid Lewis, who will take photos. Please refer to Page 11 of this Newsletter for Sid’s photo session schedule for October. Most programs are up and running including our Outreach super seniors Program and I would like to welcome three new volunteers; Susan Faust, Christina Craig and Melanie Hanam. Our gift Boutique is in need of volunteers. If you are interested, please leave your name with us and we will forward your contact information to Heather Newsham who manages the Boutique. I will be away from my desk for rest and relaxa-tion but I shall return on Monday, October 5

th.

Until then, to-da-loo, My Pretty! Valerie

Autumn is not just a time to rake leaves and clean up the yard, it is also a time to start honing the skills of all the Fall In-House tournament activities. Participants of Carpet Bowling, Floor Curling, Darts, Snooker, Table Shuffleboard and Floor Shuffleboard can sign up for the annual friendly Fall Tourna-ments starting this month. The cost is $15 and includes a spe-cial meal at the Tournament conclusion in early 2016. Please check with the conveners of each activity to pay and register. The U of L Nursing students have commenced their annu-al fall health promotion and education sessions here at Nord-Bridge. The students invest a lot of time researching and pre-senting on various health related topics for older adults. It would be greatly appreciated if our membership would support and attend their presentations. The Federal election is coming up this month and Nord-Bridge is an Advance Polling station on October 9 - 12th. We will also be a polling station for 8 polls on Election Day, October 19th. Program room changes and cancellations are as follows: On Friday, October 9th Chair Yoga will be moved to the Multi-Purpose Hall. Carpet Bowling will be cancelled that day. Bridge will be moved to the South View Meeting Room and the Nurs-ing students will move to the Board Room. On Monday, Octo-ber 19th Floor Curling and Darts will be cancelled to accommo-date the Federal Election. Floor Curling participants have requested that program time on Mondays remain at 10:00 am. Please be sure to adjust your schedules as Monday start times will be 10:00 am and Thursday start times will be 9:00 am.

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WIN CAZH AT NORD-BRIDGE! DAILY 50/50 DRAW

Nord-Bridge hosts a Daily 50/50 Draw to help raise much needed funds. Half of the proceeds go to the Centre. Members may enter for other members and you do not need to be present to win.

IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST: 1. Hold a current REGULAR, ASSOCIATE or LIFE Membership. 2. Cost to play is 25¢ 3. Draws will be made at 12:15 p.m. 4. After the draw, members may sign-in for the next day’s draw.

RECENT WINNER(S)

Stu Inkster $205 Sept. 2

Barb Arnett $79 Sept. 25

MONTHLY 50/50 Toonie Draw Nord-Bridge holds a “Monthly 50/50 Toonie Draw”

on the third or fourth Friday of each month.

Members do not have to be present to win. The

Nord-Bridge share of proceeds is dedicated to

Programming. TO PLAY:

1. Fill out an envelope for the draw

at the draw desk in the Dunford

Diner.

2. Drop $2.00 into the envelope

and deposit it into the Draw Box.

3. Come out to lunch on “draw day”

to see if you are the winner. The more times you

enter, the more chances you have of winning!

RECENT WINNER

George Yamada $210.00

September 25, 2015 Next Draw October 23

SOUND SYSTEM DRAW Proceeds of Monday Jam draws are ear-marked to assist with sound system and AV costs in the building.

MONDAY JAM 50/50 WINNERS Aug. 31 Mike Bennett $43; Nick Brandhorst $43

Sept. 14 Sandy Fischer $43; Bill Pozdnekoff $43

Sept. 21 Eva Deringer $44; Bety Castillo $44

Sept. 28 G. Vaselenak $35; Richard Thompson $35

Thanks Jammers, Volunteers and Patrons. Thanks

also to Helen Gepneris & Jim Hahn for selling tickets at Monday Jams.

NORD-BRIDGE BUILDING FUND RECENT DONORS

Alden & Mildred Fletcher $100

Jan Bradley $20

NORD-BRIDGE IN-HOUSE BINGO Cumulative proceeds from Jan 1, 2015

Through September 25, 2015: $ 15,407.50

BUILDING FUND UPDATE: Goal Achieved Total Fund-Raising Goal $6,250,000

From City of Lethbridge 750,000 82%

From Various Provincial Grants 2,500,000 66%

From Various Federal Grants 500,000 7%

From Nord-Bridge

- by Fundraising 2,500,000 81%

Total Contributions to our

Building Fund 1998 through Aug. 2015 $ 2,036,145 Still needed by N-B Fundraising $ 463,855

Bonnie Hammond

and her team of over 20 volunteers who work up to nine Winner’s Bingo events every month. Their dedica-tion has translated into significant funding for our Centre.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Daily lunch specials 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Homemade soups, sandwiches and treats plus Menu items including hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, fish, fries, onion rings, salads, desserts and more!

Friday Lunch Specials $7.50

Oct 2 Aloha Burger & Fries

Oct 9 Chimichanga, Rice & Salad

Oct 16 Cabbage Rolls, Rice & Veggies

Oct 23 Spaghetti & Meat Balls with Garlic Toast Oct 30 Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie & Gravy

Nord-bridge Seniors Centre

1904 — 13 Avenue North

All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet First

Wednesday of each month 8:30 to 10:30 $ 7.00

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Free Initial Legal Consultation

Wills...Estate Planning... and other matters as you may require. Nord-Bridge offers this service through

RYAN CHAN, B.A., J.D.

Upcoming FREE consultation dates: Friday, October 9

th, November 20

th

between the hours of 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Contact the Front Desk to schedule

an appointment. Phone: (403)329-3222

Many thanks to Scotiabank for being a terrific corporate partner in our fundraising activities. We appreciate

your community spirit.

SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

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Continuing to Care Through the Generations

Nord-Bridge Seniors

Fitness 55 Club Nord-Bridge membership, plus a special

user fee is applicable.

Annual Pass $180 Monthly Pass $18 20 Visit Pass $25

There is also a $10 refundable deposit on the electronic access key fob.

Meet with Jim Scott, Certified Personal Trainer Wednesday mornings, for safe training tips and mo-

tivational goal setting advice.

DARTS REPORT

Ken Bobinec, Convener Now that fall is here more players are coming out to play darts. We wel-come new people to join us. We meet Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. WE PLAY FOR FUN, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. In November we will hold our Annual In-house Tourna-ment. We would like to see everyone participate in that event. Thanks for your support of our Dart Program!

NORD-BRIDGE CENTRE

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE

Saturday, October 24, 2015

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Multi purpose hall

1904 — 13 Ave. N

New homemade Craft Items

24 Vendors with Unique gifts

Sandwiches , snacks & Beverages

Door Prizes

Come early for best

selection

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR

Thursday, October 22 from 2 to 3 p.m.

-or-

Monday, October 26, from 10 to 11 a.m.

Our In-house Member Photographer,

SID LEWIS will be here to take

your picture for our Photo Gallery.

So choose a date, comb your hair

and put on a nice big smile

for the camera.

MEMBER PORTRAIT SESSIONS

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CONDOLENCES WERE SENT TO: Gus Herresvele, loss of brother; Elise Hache, loss of brother; the family of Don Dalke who was a veteran of the Korean War; Family of Al Frohlick; and Ann Buxton who lost a son.

GET WELL WISHES WERE SENT TO: Kae Mann

now at Regional Hospital; Delores Bourke and Eleanor Jockims both at home; and to Denise Cole at the Foothills Hospital. We miss you and wish you well.

Please let us know who is hospitalized or ill at home so a cheer-ful card can be sent and a visit paid by our Angel, Lydia Prokop. Thanks also to Harry and Sandy Fischer who spend a lot of time visiting and looking in on some of our super seniors.

Sheila Brust, Convener UP FRONT

W hat letter can you place in front of the word

below to make a word meaning “rude per-

son”?

Did you know? It’s time to diet and exercise when you accept the fact that you can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time - but not while you’re wearing a bathing suit.

Join us on Tuesdays at 1:30 in the Dunford Diner Annex. Every-one welcome.

ANSWER

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES by Eva Deringer

The President’s Dinner & Auction was enjoyed by 100+ guests on Sept. 15. A variety of items were silently bid on followed by an animated live auction by the always entertain-ing auctioneers Dean Oseen and Dick Indenbosch. The cash bar, roast beef dinner and the most entertain-ing “Tom & Curt” were enjoyed by all. We owe many thanks to our sponsors Scotiabank Bright Future Program, Christenson Salmon Generations, Southern Alberta Hearing Aid, and all of our donors and volunteers for their efforts in making this a successful event. The 50/50 winners of $58.00 each were: Sherie Hunt, Judy Workman and Arlene Robertson. Our next function is the “Thanksgiving Luncheon” on THURSDAY OCT. 8. We have moved this event from the usual Friday slot due to pre-voting scheduled here in the Centre.

Monitor. Support. Respond.

Peace of Mind for You and Your Family

Life Care Emergency Safety Monitoring System

for your loved ones living alone.

Chinook LifeCare Association #8, 1904 - 13 Ave. N, Lethbridge, Alberta

403-320-1170 (In the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre)

Peace of Mind for You and Your Family

Life Care Emergency Safety Monitoring System

for your loved ones living alone.

Chinook LifeCare Association #8, 1904 - 13 Ave. N, Lethbridge, Alberta

403-320-1170 (In the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre)

SEPTEMBER OUTREACH SETS THE TONE FOR 2015-2016 September 21 marked the beginning of another year of monthly Outreach events as we presented “Round Up Time”. Seven care homes and lodges were represented with 61 guests along with 43 Nord-Bridge guests and 21 volun-teers for total attendance of 125. The Classic Legends pro-vided musical entertainment and a light snack was enjoyed by all. Audrey MacDonald was the lucky door prize winner. Special thanks is extended to Ash Adams and Bud Hodgson who served as our MC’s. Thanks also to our faith-ful volunteers. Outreach requires significant planning and organizing, as well as hard work. Most of this work is done by volunteers. Added to our Outreach roster are new volun-teers Susan Faust, Christina Craig and Melanie Hanam. Their additional help is greatly appreciated by the Commit-tee. As its name implies, Outreach extends out beyond our membership to our greater super senior community with an invitation for others to enjoy an afternoon outing for enter-tainment and socialization. Outreach is a hugely successful program and a prime example of our “friendly Centre” cul-ture. Everyone is invited to our next event on Monday, Octo-

ber 26th, as we celebrate Halloween.

SANDY TOES

FOOT CARE (In the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre)

Now also offering comfort massage of the lower legs and feet for $10.00. Please phone to book your session.

403.892.5659

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DISABILITY TAX CREDIT

The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that

helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce

the amount of income tax they may have to pay. Eligibility for

the DTC could open the door to other government programs.

For more information, go to www.cra.gc.ca/dtc.

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Downsizing Dilemma? Need to Move On?

We Can Help…

● Sorting ● Organizing ● Selling Unneeded Furnishings ● Packing ● Arranging Movers ● Unpacking

Call Wendy Gillett for your complimentary in-home consultation and free estimate.

403-388-4122 (Office) 403-315-1729 (Cell)

www.roost2roost.ca

Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre

IN-HOUSE BINGO

FRIDAY AFTERNOON Bonanza Pre-call 1:00 pm Games Start 1:30 pm Regular Book - $5.00 3 Extra Games - $1.00 each

Transportation is available for members; $3.00 each way. Phone Front Desk at least one day

ahead at 329-3222 to confirm.

Chat with a member of the Lethbridge Regional Police Services about law en-forcement or elder abuse concerns. Constable Les Vonkeman will be here on the second Wednesday of each month, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Dunford Diner.

Alberta Government Seniors Information

1-877-644-9992 www.health.ab.ca

Are you buried under a pile of paperwork?

Confused about Government forms? If so, contact “Seniors Helping Seniors” here

at Nord-Bridge. We have friendly trained

volunteers to help you Monday through Fri-

day 9 am to 12 noon; and Monday &

Wednesday 1 to 3 pm. Call 403-329-3222

to make an appointment.

EUCHRE REPORT Summer is over and it’s time to get into fall programming. We offer Euchre Lessons on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Donna Takeda will teach you whether you’re a novice or just looking to brush up on the finer points of the game. Our regular program follows at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Then stay for coffee and conversation.

BRIDGE UPDATE

Nord-Bridge hosted its 2nd

An-nual In-House Bridge Tournament on September 4

th and for the second

year in a row, Rita Cemulini was the winner. This year her partner was Joe Smith. Joe and Rita's score was 5690. Second place went to Hans and Louise Kochan with a score of 3810. Third place winners were Pat Kincade and Kathy Ludwig, scoring 3600. Not to be outdone, Pat and Kathy redeemed themselves on September 10

th in Brooks at the 1

st Annual Ken Tooke

Memorial Bridge Tournament, where they placed first and will get their names on the trophy there. Thanks to all who help us each week with bridge and remember, we play Contract Bridge on Monday and Friday afternoons and Duplicate Bridge on Thursday afternoons.

Pat Kincade

Rodney Foster

Having trouble getting access to health

care in North Lethbridge? We invite you to

take part in the IMPACT research project and

voice your ideas and thoughts regarding access

to community-based health care on the North

side of Lethbridge. Spaces are limited, so please

do not hesitate to sign up. A sign-up sheet is

available at the Nord-Bridge Reception Desk.

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PLEASE NOTE: ALL NON-MEMBERS must pay an additional $20 for all Nord-Bridge trips.

Go Friendly Shuttle

Call us at 403-329-3222 to book your rides for your preferred days and times. We provide convenient service direct from your door to our door. The cost to use the Go Friendly Service is $3.00 each way. Pay cash or use your L.A. Transit BREEZE CARD.

TRAVEL NEWS

ROLL & STROLL PROGRAM continues year ‘round. New walkers are always welcome to join this senior friendly pro-gram each Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until noon. If you need to get a little exercise, and don’t like to walk alone, this program is for you! COST: $3

Wednesday, October 7th

MYSTERY TRIP #7

Join the happy gang that

goes anywhere interest-

ing and fun. Includes bus

and admission.

COST: $10

S eptember 10

th was a beauti-

ful, sunny day as our group of 50 boarded the Carefree Ex-

press luxury bus heading to our first stop, Lundbreck Falls. From there we hit the Cowboy Trail (Rt 22) for a scenic ride through Alberta ranch country. At our destination, the Bar-U-Ranch National Historic

Site in Longview, we were greeted by our guides for a walking tour or a horse drawn carriage ride, strolling along old paths and old buildings, learning the Ranch’s history. For me the highlight was enjoying hot coffee made the old fashioned way; by a cowboy on an open pit camp fire. It reminded me of my Girl Guide camping adventure days.

Triple D Tours

Brochures are now available here at Nord-Bridge. A deposit of $50 is required at sign-up.

1. Spokane Shopping Getaway - Oct. 23 - 26, 2015. 2. Coeur D’Alene Casino & Christmas Light Tour

by boat (spectacular) Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2015. 3. Cross Iron Mills/Christmas Light Tour - three

dates, December 7, 8, and 9, 2015. Contact Donna at Triple D Tours 403-394-0349

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Make sure your completed registration form is stamped with “Nord-Bridge”

to ensure our commission.

Tuesday, October 20th

Pick-ups start at 9:30 a.m. to ar-rive at the Casino by 11:15 a.m. You get a FREE lunch while you GAMBLE. Bus departs Casino

for home at 3 p.m. COST: $8.00

Wednesday, November 4th MYSTERY TRIP #8 We’ll journey down the highway on an unknown ad-

venture. Already SOLD OUT

Thursday, November 19th MYSTERY

TRIP #9 Planning underway for a secret

pre-Christmas theme. BOOK EARLY!

Wednesday, November 25th

STAGE WEST DINNER THEATER, Calgary. Via the big luxury bus. SOLID GOLD 2 – A Musical Revue Taking reservations now. Price includes bus, show & meal. COST: $90

Thursday, October 15th

Annual Autumn Country Drive

Clay will take you on a relaxing,

leisurely drive along our colorful

highways, and quaint byways.

Buy your own lunch.

COST: $45

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29TH MOVIE MILL COST: $10 INCLUDES

BUS & LUNCH AT NORD-BRIDGE

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OFFICIAL AGENT FOR THE CANDIDATE.

PAID FOR AND AUTHORIZED BY THE

OFFICIAL AGENT FOR THE CANDIDATE