April 2015

“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

Director, Marilyn Gillies

Director, Clay Olsen

Director, Deb Dunsmore

Director, Donna Takeda

Director, Doug Youngren

President, Pat Santa

Vice President, Rodger Halvorsen

Treasurer, Roberta Svennes

Secretary, Marilynn Heaton

Past President, Jim Hahn

Director, Delores Bourk

Director, George Berg

Director, Jack Fox

Introducing our

2015 - 2016

Executive

Director, Norene Easthope

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 (Wed, Thur, Fri) Administrative Assistant Shirley Trefan (Mon, Tues, Wed) 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 / Shirley Trefan 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 Shirley Trefan 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 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 Coordinators Frances Wallace Monday Jam Draws Helen Gepneris, Blaine Hyggen Winners Bingo Rep/Co-ord Bonnie Hammond Winners Bingo Alternate Leonard Hutchinson HEALTH & FITNESS Marilyn Gillies*, Board Rep Keep Fit Classes Erin Ko & 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 Harry Fischer 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, Shirley Trefan 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 Economic Development Lethbridge Mike Bennett (through Feb. 2015) 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

View our Website

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

NEW 2015 MEMBERSHIPS $53.00

2015 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

I am pleased to start my tenure as your President. It is with a bit of appre-hension that I begin my three-year term. For the past three years I served as Vice-President under the capable leadership of Jim Hahn. I think that with the support of Jim and the great team of people on the Nord-Bridge Board, all should go well. At the March 4th Annual General Meeting three new Board members and one returning Board member were elected. We welcome back Marilyn Gillies, and are pleased to introduce new Board members George Berg, Jack Fox and Debra Dunsmore. These new Board members join the present Board including Delores Bourk, Norene Easthope, Clay Olsen, Doug Youngren and Donna Takeda. The new Ex-ecutive includes Past-President, Jim Hahn, new Vice-President, Rodger Halvorsen, Treasurer, Roberta Svennes and Secretary, Marilynn Heaton as well as myself as your Presi-dent. I think this will be a great Board to represent your Centre.

We often talk about how important volunteers are to Nord-Bridge. The members of your Board are great volun-teers, giving of their time to do the business required in run-ning this Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre. We are all proud of our facility and grateful to everyone who volunteers to make it so special. When you see someone giving of their time at our Center, please say a big thanks to them. We could not sur-vive without their commitment.

A musical event coming up this month is the “Popovich Show” on Wednesday April 15th at 1:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Hall. This is a great group and for us a great fundraiser with the cost being only $10.00. We extend thanks to our fine sponsors Southern Alberta Hearing Aid and Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home & Cre-mation Services. We are also looking forward to the Miner’s Memorial Banquet on May 1st. The Miner’s Raffle tickets will be drawn at this event. Those tickets are now available at the Nord-Bridge office.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve you and I look forward to talking to you again next month.

Pat Santa

Heather Clark Maria Fitzpatrick

Linda Mazzuca Michelle Landriault

George Siegl Maria Siegl

Fred Veres Mabel Carnaghan

Margaret Findlay Darlene Bugeaud

Diann Langlois Gerry Boessenkool

William Stewart Sherrie Shears

Tami Gaudry Connie Jones

Roger Mueller Harold Schroeder

Carol Tunnah Angela Bodnaruk

Velvet Ajtai Jim Flanagan

APRIL SAFETY TIPS

In your home, apartment, condo or suite - thieves can gain entry; always lock your doors. Use a peephole, win-dow or screen door to identify visitors. Talk to them through a locked door. Only “buzz in” people you know or are expecting; maintenance workers should contact the building manager. On your telephone...don’t recognize a number? Don’t answer it! Be wary of limited time offers, pushy sales people and requests for personal infor-mation. If you are uncomfortable, hang up or close your door. When receiving a phone call that asks you to push numbers for more infor-mation, or to win a prize, don’t proceed. Hang up! This is a scam...it will end up costing you money. From “Lethbridge Seniors Safety Calendar 2015” brought to you by Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (L.E.A.R.N.)

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Ph. 403-329-4934

Greg Weadick, MLA L E T H B R I D G E W E S T

Contact Greg at (403)329-4644 or via e-mail at:

lethbridge.west@assembly.ab.ca or drop by 402 - 8 Street South

Lethbridge, AB T1J 2J7

The Radio Flyer By Jack Simmons, Mind Joggers Group

When I was a young man of six years or seven, And looked up to boys who were over eleven,

I was dreaming through the catalog of Mr. Macleod, When a write up and picture put me way up on a cloud.

There letter B on the top left of page twenty-seven,

Was the reason I could feel I was up in Heaven, Shinning red paint on its metal box sides,

Fat black rubber tires on which it would glide.

I tore out that page and folded it neat, Finished my task and put down the seat,

Slammed shut the door to keep out the hens, Chickens even in January should be in pens.

I plowed through the snow and around the gate,

Across the big ice patch trying to skate, I roared into the porch and ran out of my boots. Showed mum the picture and gave a good hoots.

If mum showed dad I hoped they’d be on the hook,

Boy was I thankful Mr. Macleod made that book, My birthday was in March six whole weeks away.

I must start right now their loving hearts to sway.

I hauled loads of fire wood to mum in the kitchen, And chop to the barn for cows, pigs and chickens,

All this I did with my little two-kid toboggan, This was to show a wagon would be a good bargain.

The sixth day of March was my birthday you see,

And on that day I received the gift with great glee, Now when I see Radio Flyer wagon so bold,

It brings back old memories that are like real gold.

NORD-BRIDGE CARD CRAFTERS

Gift Bags are now available in the Boutique!

Exciting news from Card Crafters - gift bags are

now available all year long, not just at Christ-

mas time. Sets of two small gift bags are sell-

ing for $1 per set. They are great for gift cards

and other small gift items. Please purchase

sets as put together.

Help support the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre.

Buy your gift bags here. Pat Kincade

I am Tammy Perlich

My promise to you is: I will be responsible to you as a resident of Lethbridge East. I will listen to your issues & work hard to achieve resolution. I have a proven track record of public service.

I want to be your MLA for lethbridge East.

I will need your vote.

I will be at Nord-Bridge Senior Centre on April 17, April 24 , and May 8, to visit with you.

Please visit my website: www.tammyperlich.ca to read more about my goals or to get involved. I can be reached at perlich4letheast@gmail.com PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE

TO ELECT TAMMY PERLICH

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LUNCH WITH CITY COUNCILLORS

Learn more about our City’s governance and our representatives 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.

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Councillor Jeff

Coffman Friday, May 15

Councillor Blaine

Hyggen Friday,

April 17

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Greetings Members,

During the past month I have certainly been reminded on numerous occasions of all the support individual members receive from the friends and acquaintances made or sustained here at Nord-Bridge. An example is an email my wife received last evening from a Conven-er of one of our social and fundraising clubs. This indi-vidual, with thoughtful kindness, welcomed Janay into an activity that will certainly be good for her health. Valerie in her Newsletter article spoke of the same topic, and how members and friends from Nord-Bridge have supported her as she recovered from major surgery. Today I am also mindful of David and Sherri Ng and children, who have just lost a loved one. Unfortunately, Sherri’s father recently passed away, and we extend our condolences. I know David has appreciated all who have spoken with him about this passing; and those who have stepped up to fill a portion of the many daily duties he performs. We have several members in hospital right now, and again I have seen how other members have networked with friends at Nord-Bridge to provide the many kinds of supports needed for each unique circumstance. Our condolences and get well wishes go out the members specifically mentioned in this Newsletter (please see that report). One individual listed, our appropriately designated “Visiting Angle” Lydia Prokop, for years has been making daily visits to hospital, homes, and assisted living facilities to extend get well wishes. As I visited the In-tensive Care department earlier this week, I learned she is still busy and inspiring the nursing staff in her unit. I just wish our Governments, both Federal, Provincial, and Municipal, would recognize the important role Alberta’s senior centres such as Nord-Bridge play in the health and well-ness of our citizenry. In the upcoming Provincial and Federal elections, please make sure all candidates, specifically your candidate, understands this message. Our newly elected President, Pat Santa, wrote a great article this month telling you about our March AGM, and the results of our Board election. I too congratulate all of those who have been elected to work with your Cen-tre’s administration, in planning and guiding our specific activities, pro-grams, and policies. We have a strong Executive leadership in place, that together with selfless Board members, can help us build upon our history, and make new successes. As a final note, I wish all members a pleasant and meaningful Easter season. I remind members that your Centre will be closed on Good Fri-day through Easter Monday. May you enjoy the good company of friends and family during this early spring break.

Respectfully yours, Randy Smith

Councillor

Ryan Parker Tues, April 7

From the Desk of Val Hello members! First of all I would like to extend a big thank you to everyone for all the cards, food, and visits I received while I was hospitalized and at home relaxing and resting in my easy chair. I am so grateful to the many wonderful friends that I have made since working for Nord-Bridge. It has been a total of 24 happy years. My time off has gone fast but the rest and relaxation has been good for me. I now know what it is like when one is in retirement. I had time to catch up on business and at the same time, just relax and indulge in hob-bies like knitting, reading, watching T.V. especially the curling games of which I am an avid fan. I have missed seeing all of your friendly faces but I will be back on the job very soon. Thanks to my assistant, Heather and to my superb volunteers for doing a fabulous job in my absence. With spring upon us, it is time to plan travel outings and we want YOU to be part of our travel program. Please read in detail the Travel News on Page 15 of this Newsletter. We want YOU to be able to enjoy your-selves by getting out and about. We will no longer book Stage West or Rose Bud trips as both of these venues require 38 committed passen-gers. We have had to cancel the last two Rose Bud trips due to LACK OF INTEREST. We have a deposit on hold at Rose Bud that we would like to use so read the details for upcoming shows in Rose Bud. IS THERE INTEREST FOR THE UPCOMING PRO-DUCTION OF THE WIZARD OF OZ? If we can’t book a trip to Rose Bud soon, we will lose our deposit. There has been a disappointing lack of interest in trips this winter. Please stop by and talk to Heather or myself and let us know where or what kinds of trips you would be interested in taking. We look forward to your suggestions.

Our office is more than happy to assist you in navigating your way through Federal Government services. We regularly help constituents: Contact Federal departments and agencies; Obtain Canadian pins and flags; Request a meeting; Make claim inquires about Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, or Citizenship and Immigration; Order congratulatory certificates for birthdays or anni-

versaries; Access information on Government legislation, and Submit a petition to the House of Commons. These are just a few ways we can be of service to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Jim Hillyer, MP Lethbridge 255 8th St. S

Lethbridge, AB T1J 4Y1 403-320-0070

e-mail: hillyer@jimhillyer.com

Programmer’s Report by

It’s hard to believe the month of April is already here. With warm spring weather approaching, many of our winter programs will be wrapping up and taking a break for the spring and summer months. Thank you to all the registered participants and instruc-tors for contributing to a very successful winter programming ses-sion. A friendly reminder: On April 2nd at 10:00 am the Nord-Bridge Floor Curling group will host an Easter Ham Floor Curling Tournament. The $2.00/person entry fee will get each individual 4 throws. The two males and two females with the highest point totals from the 4 throws will each win a Ham! You don’t have to be a floor curler to enter. Take a chance and give your luck a shot. To register sign up during any of the regular Floor Curling times. Spring Programs: Please note additional sessions have been added to Fitball and Exercise with Arthritis. Exercise with Arthritis will start an 8 week session on April 21st (Tuesdays at 2:00 pm). Fitball will start its Spring session on April 22nd (Wednesdays at 3:00 pm) for 8 weeks as well. To register please see the Front Desk. Also, we have moved Belly Dance and Broadway Dance programs to start on April 9th. If you are inter-ested please talk to me at the Front Desk for more information. Program Cancellations: On April 15th, Line Dancing, Darts, Capet Bowling (1:00 pm) and Fitball will all be cancelled to accommodate the Popovich Show. Also, on April 27th Fit Ball, Floor Curling and Darts will be cancelled to accommodate the Zone 1 Floor Curling Playoffs. Valerie Arkinstall

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Breakfasts 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!

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 WINNERS

Edna Foster $790 Mar. 19 Lois Gilbert $113 Mar. 27

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 a Toonie 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 WINNERS Feb. 27 Shirley Boychuk $189 Mar. 28 Shirley Boychuk $238

Yes, Shirley won two months in a row!

Next Draw April 24, 2015

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

March 2 Ray Jackson $52/Gerry Boessenkool $52

March 9 Dale Thompson $53/Helen Beatty $53

March 16 Pino,Mouse,Edward $51/H. Wright $51

March 23 Ann Pauls $50/Helen & Roy $50

March 30 TBA

Thanks Jammers, Volunteers and Patrons. Thanks also to Helen Gepneris & Jim Hahn for

selling tickets at Monday Jams.

NORD-BRIDGE BUILDING FUND RECENT DONORS

In Memory of Leo Grismer (Past President) $100

Isabel Duell $200

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

Through March 20, 2015: $ 4,653.50

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 March 2015 $ 2,034,485 Still needed by N-B Fundraising $ 465,515

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.

Friday Lunch Specials $6.50

April 10 Crispy Chicken, Roast Potatoes and Veggies

April 17 Shrimp, Bacon & Steak Skewer, Rice & Salad

April 24 Veal Cutlet Mashed Potatoes & Veggies

$6.50

All You Can Eat

Breakfast Buffet

First Wednesday of

each month

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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, April 11 & Friday, May 8

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

an appointment. Phone: (403)329-3222

Our FREE Tax Program con-tinues through April 30th (for income received in 2014). PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers will not be able to prepare returns for incomes over $35,000 for a single person; over $45,000 for a cou-ple; returns for deceased or bankrupt per-sons; individuals with investment income over $1,000; or any complex tax situation. Appointments can be made at the Nord-Bridge Centre Reception Desk or by tele-phone at 403-329-3222. This is a FREE service, HOWEVER, donations to Nord-Bridge would be greatly appreciated.

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

motivational goal setting advice.

This new ad is

bigger than their

prior ad. No more

Cust. appreciation

or birthday bash.

Had to alter to re-

move “LSCO”

comment. Jim to

check with them

and review rate.

Should be $94.

DARTS REPORT

Ken Bobinec, Convener

Our program is going very well with 28 participants. We now play every Wednesday and most Mondays at 1 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Hall. Everyone is welcome as we still have room for more players. We play for fun... but you will be surprised at how quickly your skill level will im-prove. Join us. Give DARTS a try!

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OUTREACH REPORT by Rodger Halvorsen

Our March event held on Monday, March 16th carried a St. Patrick’s Theme. We received over 90 guests joining us for a fun afternoon with the help of 21 volunteers. Due to a schedule conflict we missed our group from Vulcan. Our entertainers for the afternoon were the musical duo “Just-Ank”. The afternoon began with a half hour of Card Bingo called by Bud and Ash followed by 45 minutes of Irish Tunes by Justine and Frank Sera. The March Door Prize winner was Anita, of Sunrise Village! Special thanks is ex-tended to our set up/take down crew which included Joe and Diane Smith, Woody Neeley and Glen Siggelkow.

We look forward to our next event. Our April 20th event theme “April Showers Bring May Flowers” will feature the colour Yellow with spe-cial tones of Easter and Spring. Our Musical entertainers will be “Ann Pauls & Friends”. Plan to be part of another great afternoon at our friendly centre. Register early and wear something yellow!

CCCONDOLENCESONDOLENCESONDOLENCES:::

During the month of March we lost long time member Rita Burgwall; Robert Hamilton and Life Member Kay Aubin. Our condolences also go out to David & Sherri Ng on the loss of Sherri’s father, Dennis Gooch

GGGETETET WWWELLELLELL WWWISHESISHESISHES:::

Dean Holmes is now home; Jack Butlin, who broke his leg the day after losing his wife Jean, has been moved from the Hospital to St. Mike’s; Faye Skidmore had eye surgery in the hospital in Calgary and is now recovering at home; Alice Strickland is recovering nicely from knee surgery and has been in to Nord-Bridge; Barry Fawcett in Calgary for vascular surgery; and Oscar Ludwig in the Hospital.

Our wonderful “Visiting Angel” Lydia Prokop is still in the hospi-tal, post surgery and improving daily. Our thoughts, best wishes and lots of hugs go out to her at this time. We offer a heart-felt thank you to Chris Figenshau for stepping up and taking over a lot of Lydia’s responsibilities.

HELP IS AT HAND

Chinook LifeCare has been providing emergency re-sponse service for over 27 years to clients in Lethbridge, Taber and surrounding com-munities. Visit our office at Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre to view all the options for ex-

tending independent living.

Affordable lifeline within the Community

#8, 1904 - 13 Ave. N Lethbridge, Alberta

403-320-1170

Rodger Halvorsen

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. Visit with him on April 8. or May 13.

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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 ad-

dress 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.

Sheila Brust, Convener Playing the “W”

R earrange the letters in the words below to

make three six-letter words when a “W” is

added.

Did you know? Grandpa was proud be-cause he had child proofed the house… ..but they still got in!

Scrabble anyone? Update your game by joining us on Tuesdays at 1:30 in the Dunford Diner Annex.

Happy Easter, everyone!

L.A. SHUTTLE

Express Passenger Service Between Lethbridge and Calgary

Bookings Call: 403-380-2015 In Calgary Call: 403-681-4038

Airport Service Medical Appointments

Residential Drop off and Pick up

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)

ANSWERS

INWARD

LAWYER

WRYEST

EUCHRE REPORTEUCHRE REPORTEUCHRE REPORT April showers, bring May flowers, so I hope April showers, bring May flowers, so I hope April showers, bring May flowers, so I hope you got your bulbs and seeds in. Meanwhile, our you got your bulbs and seeds in. Meanwhile, our you got your bulbs and seeds in. Meanwhile, our Euchre group is growing. We have about 28 fullEuchre group is growing. We have about 28 fullEuchre group is growing. We have about 28 full---time players so come out and join the fun. We time players so come out and join the fun. We time players so come out and join the fun. We play on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. We also have a teacher play on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. We also have a teacher play on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. We also have a teacher at 12:30 to give you some tips.at 12:30 to give you some tips.at 12:30 to give you some tips. Stay for coffee and conversation after the game. See Stay for coffee and conversation after the game. See Stay for coffee and conversation after the game. See you soon.you soon.you soon. Rodney FosterRodney FosterRodney Foster, Convener, Convener, Convener

FALL IN-HOUSE TOURNAMENT AWARDS LUNCHEON BY Eva Deringer

On Thursday, March 12 we held our Annual Awards Presentations & Luncheon. Those invited were participants of our in-house tourna-ments which were held in November and December of 2014. Pro-grams represented included: Carpet Bowling, Floor Curling, Darts, Shuffleboard, Floor Shuffleboard, Pool (8 Ball), Pool (9 Ball), Snook-er and Pool Golf.

Winning participants were recognized with Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. Helen Gepneris and Bill McTighe as our MC’s, had the honor of giving out over 60 medals to our competitors. A delicious roast beef dinner prepared by our Nord-Bridge cooks completed the event. Congratulations to all of our winners and thanks to our volun-teers who helped with the luncheon and to our staff who contributed to this event.

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1-877-467-2251 TOLL FREE

604—6th Street South, Lethbridge, AB

Equilibrated Dentures

Quality Custom Precision Dentures

Partial & Implant Dentures

Relines & Repairs

Professional &

Courteous

Spring

Window Cleaning

Service

Put the sparkle back into your view!

Marco Escobar

403.393.6764

skyview@gmail.com

M embers are urged to attend our in-house

presentations. A lot of planning goes into

these sessions both by the presenters and our

staff. Topics are varied and always designed

with our demographic in mind

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.

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

Friday 9 am to 12 noon; and Monday,

Wednesday, Friday 1 to 3 pm. Call us at

403-329-3222 to make an appointment.

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

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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

Triple D Tours

IMPORTANT NOTICE Brochures are now available here at Nord-Bridge. Remember a $50 deposit is required at sign-up.

1. Spokane Shopping Getaway - April 17 - 20, 2015 2. Yellowstone National Park - June 20 - 25, 2015 3. Deadwood, South Dakota - September 20 - 26, 2015 4. Spokane Shopping Getaway - Oct. 23 - 26, 2015 5. Coeur D’Alene Casino & Christmas Light Tour by

boat (spectacular) Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2015

6. Cross Iron Mills/Christmas Light Tour - three dates, December 7, 8, and 9, 2015

Contact Donna at Triple D Tours 403-394-0349 Make sure your completed registration form is

stamped with “Nord-Bridge” to ensure our commission.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 LOCAL CASINO Cost: $8.00 Pick-ups start at 9:30 A.M. to arrive at the Casino by 11:15 A.M. You get a FREE lunch while you GAMBLE. Bus departs Casino for home at 3:00 P.M.

JUBILATIONS DINNER THEATRE, CALGARY

JUNE 2, 2015 “Oh Boy, BUDDY HOLLY!”

Special “Seniors Matinee” perfor-mance of the hits made popular during the Buddy Holly era. Cost: $80/Members $100/Non-Members (includes a 3 course meal)

DEADLINE FOR BOOKING IS MAY 19, 2015

ROLL & STROLL PROGRAM This program continues year ‘round. New walkers are

always welcome to join this senior friendly program each Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until Noon. If you live alone and need to get out and about, this program is for you! COST: $3

May 24th to May 26th, 2015 St. Eugene Casino & Golf Resort, Cranbrook, BC. A 3-day, 2-night trip for golf, gambling or just relaxing at this luxurious resort. Cost per person: $190 (Double Occupancy) $275 (Single Occupancy) Golf Available (not included), see Val or Heather for more details. Must CONFIRM by April 24th.

TRIP NEWS— Unfortunately, several of our recent planned outings have been cancelled due to lack of interest. Stay tuned for our Spring and Summer

trips, including the ever-popular MYSTERY TRIPS! Bring your sugges-tions to Val or Heather so they can plan your favorite trips for you.

A Little Travel Humor: On a cross-country bus trip, Mrs. Davis became ex-

tremely queasy due to motion sickness. She made her

way to the restroom only to find it locked. She went

back to her seat, laid her head back and tried to fight off the nausea. Unsuccessfully, she rolled her head to

the right and threw up on the lap

of a man who was dozing and who

was therefore unaware of what had happened. When the fellow

awoke, he was shocked to find

himself covered in vomit. Turning

to him, Mrs. Davis said, "There now, are you feeling better?"