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Community Centre Newsletter October 2018

www.kinvillage.org KinVillage Community Centre 5430 10th Ave. Tsawwassen BC V4M 3X8

Tel: 604-943-0225 Newsletter Editor: Wanda Green

PRODUCTIVE RIVER DELTA

Summer crops are harvested. Fields look empty and bare,

except for bright orange pumpkins which glow in the autumn air.

In our Fraser River Delta we have ideal growing conditions

(that is when the weather cooperates!). Farming here is family traditions.

Crops have changed over the years. Potatoes were everywhere, then blueberries took over,

needing a different type of care.

Huge greenhouses are now in use, with temperature and moisture control.

Necessary? I suppose they are, but open fields are good for my soul.

I hope the Agricultural Land Reserve stay diligent in protecting farm land

in our productive river delta, and keep all commercial bids banned.

Jean Kay Poems on request

poetrytoinspire.com

The Centre will be closed on Monday, October 8th.

Election day is Saturday, October 20th Once again, KinVillage Community Centre will be a polling station for the election. Jazzercise will not be held here that day.

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KinVillage Association Annual General Meeting

On September 25th, 2018 the KinVillage Association held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Community Centre.

Three new Directors - Karla Rockwell, Lois Wilkinson and Ron Dumouchelle - were appointed and welcomed to the Board. We also extended a big thank you for their contributions to departing Board members.

Board Chair Dennis DesLauriers and CEO Donna Ellis reported on highlights of the 2017/18 fiscal year. Should you wish to read the full presentations shared with Association members at the AGM, they are available online at www.kinvillage.org – in the NEWS section on the Home Page.

Left to Right Back Row - Ron Dumouchelle, Sharon Farrish—Vice Chair, Vicki Huntington, Donna Ellis - CEO,

Kerry Bentley, Lois Wilkinson, Jordan Kinghorn.

Left to Right Front Row - Dennis DesLauriers - Board Chair, Karla Rockwell, Peter Dandyk.

Welcome to Sue Satterthwaite who has joined KinVillage as our new Communications and Executive Assistant.

Sue brings over 25 years of professional office administration experience including communications functions. She has worked for a variety of organizations, including in the financial, legal, real estate, and retail sectors. Most recently, Sue has been employed by Ivanhoe Cambridge in the management office of the Tsawwassen Mills Mall as well as at Augustine House in Ladner. Her enjoyment of the latter, supporting another organization that provides care, support and housing for seniors, motivated her to join KinVillage. She is delighted to start working here, for an organization she has long admired, in the community in which she was raised and lives.

Sue looks forward to new challenges and the opportunity to contribute her skills as part of our team, as well as getting to know you, our residents, clients and members.

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Happy Anniversary KinVillage!

KinVillage first opened its doors to serve the community in 1980. A significant step towards doing so was the incorporation of the Kinsmen Retirement Centre Association (now KinVillage Association) on October 19, 1978.

From these early days, when the local Kinsmen Club rallied the local community and various levels of government for support, until today, almost 40 years later, KinVillage has been providing valued housing, care and recreation services for older adults. Although many things have changed since 1978, our commitment to supporting older adults to live their lives to the fullest endures.

We will be celebrating this milestone October 19th

in the Community Centre as well as across the

KinVillage community. We hope that you, as an

important part of this community and the

KinVillage journey so far, will join us. Watch for

more details coming soon.

As you may know…

...after 19 years at KinVillage, John Lusted, our Director of Recreation, is retiring near the end of this year and

…many people are stopping by to thank him and wish him well (and perhaps try and convince him to stay longer!) and

…John is very fond of KinVillage, particularly the Community Centre, where he’s been “living” for the past several years.

We know that many folks would like to do something special to celebrate John at his milestone. If you would, then with John’s agreement, we invite you to consider making a donation to KinVillage, in John’s honour.

The donations will be used to update the seating in a favourite gathering spot, for John and for many of you, the Café. Donations “In Honour of John” can be made to KinVillage Association online via Canada Helps, or via cheque or cash at the Community Centre Reception. Tax receipts will be issued for any donation of $20 or more. On the occasion of John’s retirement, we will present him with the names of everyone who chose to honour him in this special way.

(p.s. Discussions are still underway about a date and time to gather in the Community Centre and “send off” John. Stay tuned.)

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If you would like to volunteer - please pick up an application form at Reception. As with all other community organizations, we are required to have on file a “Criminal Records Check” report. You can get the required request form from John. Please provide a copy of that report, along with your application when you meet with John. To make an appointment please call 604-943-0155 Ext. 262 or email jlusted@kinvillage.org

Reception & Unique Boutique Various shifts available

West Court & South Court Friendly visitors

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

12-1 pm, Tuesdays - 2 & 16 October Drop by and hear The KinTones

October 9th - Oceans 8 - Sandra ullock, Kate lanchett, Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, and more-Danny Ocean’s younger sister Debbie (Sandra ullock) attempts to pull off the heist of the century at New ork City’s star-studded annual Met Gala. Her first stop is to assemble the perfect crew. A sparkly, joyful, warm and witty delight.

Tuesday Movie Time $ for Timbits and coffee or tea served at 1:00 pm followed by a FREE movie at 1: 0 pm

October 2 rd - A Plastic Ocean - Journalist Craig Leeson, free diver Tanya Streeter, and an international team of scientists and researchers travel to 20 locations around the world over four years to explore the fragile state of our oceans, uncover

alarming truths about plastic pollution, and reveal working solutions that can be put into effect immediately.

Please sign up at Reception is you plan to attend.

1: 0 –2: 0 October 16th Seniors First Elder Abuse Awareness KinVillage Community Centre

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Shari’s Saturday SocialShari’s Saturday Social Saturday, October 1 th Doors open at 7 Dancing 7:30-10:30

Our theme is SAFARI

Dress style optional but …..

put on your favorite African print! As always, you can dance to a wide variety of great CD music including waltzes, jives, cha cha, mambo, soft

rock and roll and much, much more. KinVillage Community Centre 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen,

Tickets available at the door - Cash or cheque only

or mem ers or non-mem ers

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To reserve a table, please call Shari at 60 -9 -8

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Harvest Luncheon 12:15, Friday, October 19th With Entertainment by Suede Dogs

Listen and dance to the smooth tunes of Linda Miller and Malcolm Dane

MENU: Honey Gla ed Ham Wellington Warm German Potato Salad

Duo of Cabbage and Roasted Apple DESSERT: Pumpkin Pie

Coffee & Tea

Tickets $1 for members - $16 non-members

Cash che ue, credit debit icense Premises - as ar are t e ea t ra

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1:00 PM - TUESDA , OCTO ER 0 $ ADMISSION AT THE DOOR - INCLUDES COFFEE AND TIM ITS PRESENTATION EGINS AT 1: 0

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Ann Stirling says:

Some of my work is now on display from Oct 1 to Oct 24 at the Tsawwassen Town Center Mall. All paintings on show are for sale and there are 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes as well as People’s Choice. This is my first time displaying my art in public and I am very excited. I hope you will find time to swing by and have a look.

WINNERS AT THE RIDGE TOURNAMENT SEPT. 2 th Rose & Val - 1st Prize Dav & Bob - 2nd Prize Cam & Ruth - 3rd Prize There were six draw prizes awarded. Thanks for this collage Ruth.

UKULELE LESSONS FOR EGINNERS WITH INSTRUCTOR SHIRLE WHITELAW Drop in $ .00 - SIGN UP FOR LESSONS 11 AM TO 12 NOON TUESDA S IN THE MULTI-PURPOSE RM. November 1 , 20 & 2 , December th This course is designed for seniors with no musical training. ou will be playing songs after your first class. ring your own ukulele, tuner, strap and case. Info on buying a ukulele will be available at 1st class.

Lots of fun at the Cheek to Cheek Rock & Roll Dance

M. McCormack kindly gave back to KinVillage the $100 she won in the 50/50 draw. oto ot v l bl .

High Tea server up some good food and pri es

Karel Lei won $40 in the Share the Wealth draw and William Baillie won $37.00. thanks Marilyn and Jean for such a great sales job.

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Friday, October 26th Doors open at :00 pm KinVillage Community Centre

0 10th Ave., Tsawwassen Tel: 60 -9 -022

$20 for members $2 for non-members Cash, che ue, credit debit

Tickets available at Reception Open Mon.-Thurs. 9:00-2: Fridays 9:00 am to 12: pm

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March Hare Showband Presents Thru the Decades 60s & 0s

Dancing 8:00—11:00 pm

Put on your party gear and dance the night away.

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Reception open 9:00 am to 2:45 pm Monday to Friday

Unique Boutique open 10:00 am to 2:45 pm Monday to Friday Buenos Dias Café open Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 3:00 pm