February 2019 · BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE – LEVEL 2 Age: 18+ years Location: ASC Focusing on...

February 2019

Aurora Seniors Centre 90 John West Way

Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 Tel: 905-726-4767

Email: [email protected] www.auroraseniors.ca

www.aurora.ca

Aurora Seniors’ Centre Newsletter February 2019

ACRYLIC PAINT – BEGINNER Age: 55+ years Location: AFLC This course will introduce you to the unique “forgiving” qualities of acrylic paint and allow you to experiment with a variety of techniques. Learn about choosing paints, painting surfaces and how to make the most of your tools. Basic colour theory and mixing will be explored as well as creating glazes and textures. Note: Material costs extra, list available at the ASC or AFLC.

ACRYLIC PAINT – INTERMEDIATE Age: 55+ years Location: AFLC This class goes beyond the basics. It concentrates on technique and composition. Note: Material costs extra, list available at the ASC or AFLC. *No class on: Mar 14

ADAPTED COOKING LESSONS Age: 18+ years Location: AFLC This interactive program is designed to develop cooking skills for any person with an exceptionality or disability. Participants will enjoy learning how to cook and bake foods that will encourage and promote independent living and healthy eating. Participants requiring support will be responsible for providing their own during this program. Groceries and program supplies are included in the price of the program.

BALANCE IMPROVEMENT Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Stay steady on your feet by strengthening your core and lower body. This class will include seated and standing exercises.

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE – LEVEL 1 Age: 18+ years Location: ASC This stress-free introduction to the basics of Ballroom & Latin dancing can be used at dance clubs, weddings, dinner dances and more. Par-ticipants will experience several dances: the cha-cha, rumba, mambo, merengue and foxtrot. This course will be taught by a couple so that participants may fully benefit from perspectives of both the leader and the follower. Prior dance experience is not necessary. Partners are required. *No class on: May 20

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE – LEVEL 2 Age: 18+ years Location: ASC Focusing on “dancing for fun”, this program will develop dance skills and steps. New dances will be introduced, such as the waltz, swing, samba, quickstep, salsa, cumbia or bachata. The beginners class or previous dance experience are preferred prerequisites for this class. Partners are required. *No class on: May 20

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE – LEVEL 3 Age: 18+ years Location: ASC The Level 3 program will continue to offer more technique and addi-tional figures to the dance styles covered in Level 2. Similar to Level 2, this class will focus only on two or three dances per session in order to provide in-depth instruction for each of the styles taught. Several sessions of Level 2 would be the preferred prerequisite for this course. Partners are required. *No class on: May 20

BALLROOM DANCE PARTY – ONE NIGHT Age: 18+ years Location: AFLC This evening will provide a wonderful opportunity to practise all your dance steps in a relaxed environment. A large variety of dance music will be played during the evening, including Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Argentine Tango. Everyone welcome, partners and singles. Light refreshments will be provided. Note: This is not a licensed event.

BASIC CARDIO Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This basic, cardiovascular only class takes you through simple choreography designed to gently raise your heartrate to improve fitness and burn fat.

BEGINNER FRENCH Age: 55+ years L Location: ASC At the beginner level, participants will learn pronunciation, common verbs, and reading with simple dialogue and interactive learning. Learn how to ask for directions and how to order food in a restaurant!

BOOT CAMP GOLD Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This circuit class will incorporate stations utilizing balls, Pilate balls, bands, Bosu balls and more. Work towards improving strength, cardio capacity, balance and agility. Designed for the active, independent older adult.

DAY DATE TIME FEE/CLASS CODE

Thu Apr 11 9:00am – 11:00am $99.00/9 14098


Thu Apr 11 11:30am – 1:30pm $99.00/9 14099


Fri Apr 5 6:30pm – 8:30pm $140.00/8 14174


Tue Mar 26 10:30am – 11:15am $67.00/12 14100

Tue June 25 10:30am – 11:15am $56.00/10 14188


Mon Apr 15 7:00pm – 8:00pm $67.00/8 per person

14175*



14176*



14177*


Sat June 1 7:30pm – 11:00pm $12.00/1 Pay at the door


Thu Mar 28 9:15am – 9:45am $42.00/12 14101

Thu June 27 9:15am – 9:45am $35.00/10 14189


Wed Apr 3 3:15pm – 4:45pm $96.00/8 14168


Tue Mar 26 9:00am – 9:45am $67.00/12 14102

Tue June 25 9:00am – 9:45am $56.00/10 14190


CHAIR FITNESS Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Get fit while you sit. This program uses cardiovascular exercise to improve your endurance, and works muscles to strengthen your body. Ideal for participants who are new to exercise or who prefer the aid of a chair. *No class on: Apr 19

CHAIR STRETCH Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Learn how to gently stretch, strengthen, mobilize joints and use your breath. This is a class for participants who suffer from arthritis, tightness and chronic pain. Breath deeper, stretch further. *No class on: Apr 19

CHAIR TAI CHI Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This form of Tai Chi is for everyone. Using a chair to sit, and as support when standing, you will start with a warm up and loosen each part of the body. You will then learn and practise 8 moves. These moves will help you with spine mobility, leg strength and balance, and learning to breathe deeper.

CHAIR YOGA Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Would you like to start a yoga practice but feel intimidated or do not know where to start? Grab a chair! Chair Yoga is also for someone who has movement limitation and or recovering from an injury and would like to start moving or to be active. This will help develop strength and flexibility through focused and fixed poses.

CLIMBING FOR FITNESS & FUN Age: 55+ years Location: AFLC Indoor rock wall climbing is mentally challenging, exciting and fun. Climbing exercises the entire body and helps increase your balance. Indoor rock climbing’s fall prevention system enables constant balance and improvement. There are no jerky movements so it is easy on the joints. It also promotes problem solving, strength-building and exercise. Join us for a great time.

COOKING: AROUND THE WORLD Age: 18+ years Location: AFLC Learn skills and techniques from a professional chef. Prepare delicious appetizers and main courses each week. Gain new culinary skills and bring home samples to enjoy (bring containers to take home your food). Food supplies included. This is a hands-on class where all participants will assist in food preparation. *No class on: Apr 14

COOKING: DRESS UP YOUR SALAD NEW! Age: 18+ years Location: AFLC Add variety to your salads! You will learn to make an assortment of easy dressings, and new salads including: spring layered salad, Greek quinoa salad, sesame tofu salad with mandarin orange, a warm sausage, pepper and potato salad and more (please bring containers to take home your food). Food supplies included. This is a hands-on class where all participants will assist in food preparation.

COOKING: EASTER BRUNCH NEW! Age: 18+ years Location: AFLC Create a beautiful Easter brunch including: smoked salmon in potato nests, breakfast Yorkshire puddings, Dutch baby with fresh berries, quiche primavera and more (please bring containers to take home your food). Food supplies included. This is a hands-on class where all participants will assist in food preparation.

CORE CONDITIONING Age: 55+ years Location: ASC A strong core is important to all your movement and keeping your balance. Learn how to strengthen your core (stomach, back, hips and glutes) to increase grace, flexibility and reduce the risk of falling-without doing any crunches or sit-ups. *No class on: May 20 ^No class on: July 1 & Aug 5

DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS Age: 55+ years Location: AFLC ^ASC Anyone can learn to draw. You will be introduced to technical and creative exercises that will help develop your skills. Note: Material costs extra, list available at the ASC or AFLC. *No class on: June 26, July 31 & Aug 28


Fri Apr 5 10:45am – 11:45am $56.00/10 14103*

Fri June 28 10:45am – 11:45am $56.00/10 14191


Fri Apr 5 8:15am – 9:15am $56.00/10 14135*

Fri Apr 5 9:30am – 10:30am $56.00/10 14136*

Fri June 28 9:30am – 10:30am $56.00/10 14192


Wed Apr 3 10:15am – 11:00am $97.50/10 14137

Wed June 19 10:15am – 11:00am $97.50/10 14193


Wed Apr 17 12:45pm – 1:45pm $56.00/10 14170

Wed July 3 12:45pm – 1:45pm $45.00/8 14209


Thu Apr 11 2:00pm – 2:45pm $36.00/6 14138


Sun Apr 7 11:00am – 1:00pm $115.00/4 14181*


Sun Mar 24 1:30pm – 3:30pm $69.00/1 14182


Sun Mar 24 11:00am – 1:00pm $69.00/1 14186


Mon Mar 25 12:00pm – 12:45pm $56.00/10 14169*

Mon June 17 12:00pm – 12:45pm $50.00/9 14210^


Wed Apr 10 9:00am – 10:30am $85.00/9 14139

Wed June 19 9:00am – 10:30am $76.00/8 14194^


ESSENTRICS Age: 55+ years Location: ASC (Thu/Sat), AFLC (Tue) This full body work out incorporates movements from Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and Ballet. This safe and effective class incorporates standing, chair and mat work. You will feel energized, stronger and more flexi-ble. Stress is released and aches and pains are soothed through the gradual unlocking of the entire body. You will have stronger, toned muscles.

FIT MINDS Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Fit Minds is an interactive brain exercise program to help stretch brain capacity and strengthen cognitive reserve. The program focuses on the five areas of cognition: language and music; visual and spatial orientation; memory; critical thinking; and computation. As well, the program provides challenges that build brain resilience and fosters overall brain health through a social setting.

FITNESS CHALLENGE Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This program is designed for those with previous fitness training. This class is effective in strengthening the cardiovascular system, toning muscles, building bone density and promoting weight loss. *No class on: Apr 19 & 26

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH Age: 55+ years Location: AFLC This class will help you assert and improve your verbal skills in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Note: $50 manual fee, payable to instructor.

KNITTING: SOCKS NEW! Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Hand knit socks are one of life’s little luxuries that everyone should experience. As complicated as they appear when you read a sock pattern, they are really quite simple! Sock yarns are some of the most fun yarns available today - hand paints, self-patterning, self-striping and more!. You will learn a basic top down sock. This is an advanced beginner class. Students need to pick up a supply list from the reception and bring these supplies to your first class. *No class on: Jun 24 & July 1

LEARN TO KNIT Age: 55+ years Location: ASC While knitting three small projects (fingerless gloves, button cowl and hat), you will learn several necessary basic skills to get started knit-ting: understanding yarn and gauge, casting on, knit and purl stitches, button holes, casting off and seaming. Participants need no prior ex-perience knitting. Note: There will be a $5 fee, payable to the instruc-tor, at the first class for supplies. *No class on: Apr 29

MINDFULNESS, MOVEMENT & MEDITATION Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Since we are all unique in mind and body, this is designed for every body to experience various types of short Mindfulness Meditation practices. Through focusing on breath, body sensations and easy to follow slow mindful movements, you will be able to choose what works best to find your own sense of calm, awareness and being. At times there will be options to stand, to come down to the floor on a mat or to stay seated in a chair. Mindfulness Meditation is scientifically proven to help reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

pFIT Age: 55+ years Location: ASC pFIT is a social and safe way to increase lower body strength, improve range of motion and maintain balance. The stepper allows each leg to work on its own pace and resistance level and digitally monitors strength improvement. Note: Class size is limited to 10 participants. *No class on: May 20 ^No class on: July 1 & Aug 5

PILATES – STANDING & MAT Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This class is a contemporary approach to Pilates, incorporating reha-bilitation techniques to suit various levels and abilities. Emphasis will be on the breath and controlled movement, which leads to improved posture and flexibility. Exercises will be presented with basic move-ments that build.


Tue Apr 9 12:30pm – 1:30pm $67.00/12 14140

Thu Apr 11 7:30pm – 8:30pm $67.00/12 14141


Wed Apr 10 2:00pm – 3:15pm $120.00/8 14142


Thu Mar 28 11:15am – 12:15pm $67.00/12 14143

Fri Mar 29 11:15am – 12:15pm $56.00/10 14144*

Thu June 27 11:15am – 12:15pm $56.00/10 14195


Tue Apr 9 9:00am – 11:00am $96.00/8 14145


Mon June 3 10:30am – 11:45am $45.00/4 14146*


Mon Apr 15 10:30am – 11:45am $45.00/4 14147*


Thu Apr 11 11:15am – 12:15pm $56.00/10 14148

Thu June 27 11:15am – 12:15pm $56.00/10 14198


Mon Mar 25 11:15am – 11:45am $115.00/10 14149*

Mon Mar 25 12:00pm – 12:30pm $115.00/10 14150*

Mon June 17 11:15am – 11:45am $92.00/8 14199^


Thu Apr 11 10:00am – 11:00am $56.00/10 14151

Thu June 27 10:00am – 11:00am $56.00/10 14200


PILOGA Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This class is designed to build strength and gain flexibility. Combining the muscle toning of Pilates with the flexibility of Yoga, this class has constant movement to help burn fat. *No class on: May 20 ^No class on: July 1 & Aug 5

REBOUNDING Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Using a mini-trampoline (rebounder), rebounding is a low-impact pro-gram and provides all of the benefits of traditional exercise, but without stress on joints. All rebounders will be equipped with a stability bar.

STRETCH & TONE Age: 55+ years Location: ASC (Mon/Thu), AFLC (Wed) This class is designed to strengthen and tone muscles to facilitate eve-ryday living activities and improve appearance. A variety of light equip-ment will be used. The muscles will then be stretched to maintain or increase flexibility. *No class on: May 20 ^No class on: July 1 & Aug 5

STRONG & TONED Age: 55+ years Location: ASC The next step up from Stretch & Tone. This class will focus on core strength, and improving muscle tone using a variety of equipment. *No class on: Apr 19 & 26

TAI CHI – LEVEL 1 Age: ^18+ years *55+ years Locat8on: AFLC (Thu), ASC (Wed/Sat) The benefits of Tai Chi are numerous: stress and pain reduction, increasing bone density, improving mobility and strength. You will learn the 8-step practise over a number of weeks. 8 Form will provide a great basis for learning the 24 move set.

TAI CHI – LEVEL 2 Age: 18+ years Location: AFLC This course is primarily focused on learning and refining Yang 24. Ide-ally, participants will have completed the beginner level with Yang 8 or have previous experience in tai chi. As well as learning the Yang 24 sequence, class time will include leg strength, joint mobility and bal-ance exercises.

UKULELE HEROES – BEGINNER Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Play songs the first day by learning basic chords, strumming and fin-gering. No experience necessary. No need to read music. Bring your own Ukulele or instruments are available to rent from the instructor. Note:Rental information available atthe ASC.

UKULELE HEROES – INTERMEDIATE Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Enhance your skills by learning scales, more advanced chords and strumming patterns. Recommended for graduates of the beginner class or students who have a grasp of basic chords. Note: Rental information available at the ASC.

WATERCOLOUR – LEVEL 1 Age: 55+ years Location: AFLC This watercolour class will be of interest to participants who are new to watercolours, as well as those who have some experience with water-colours. Participants will learn how to mix colours, watercolour tech-niques such as washes and dry brushing, and how to plan a watercol-our project from start to finish. Some drawing will be incorporated into the project preparation. Note: Material costs extra, list available at the ASC.


Mon Mar 25 10:15am – 11:00am $56.00/10 14152*

Tue Mar 26 11:00am – 11:45am $67.00/12 14153

Mon June 17 10:15am – 11:00am $50.00/9 14201^

Tue June 25 11:00am – 11:45am $56.00/10 14202


Tue Apr 2 10:00am – 10:45pm $67.00/12 14154


Mon Apr 1 1:30pm – 2:30pm $56.00/10 14155

Wed Apr 3 1:30pm – 2:30pm $67.00/12 14156^

Thu Mar 28 10:00am –11:00am $56.00/10 14157

Mon Jun 17 1:30pm - 2:30pm $50.00/9 14203^

Thu June 27 10:00am - 11:00am $56.00/10 14204


Fri Mar 29 10:00am – 11:00am $67.00/12 14158*

Fri July 5 10:00am - 11:00am $50.00/9 14205


Wed Apr 3 9:00am – 10:00am $97.50/10 14159*

Thu Apr 18 1:45pm – 2:45pm $97.50/10 14184^

Wed June 19 9:00am – 10:00am $97.50/10 14206*


Tue Apr 16 1:45pm – 2:45pm $97.50/10 14185


Wed Apr 10 10:05am – 10:50am $120.00/8 14161


Wed Apr 10 11:00am – 11:45am $120.00/8 14162


Tue Apr 9 1:00pm – 3:30pm $125.00/9 14172


WATERCOLOUR – LEVEL 2 Age: 55+ years Location: AFLC This watercolour class will be of interest to participants who have experience with watercolours and want to develop their style and learn new techniques. Participants will learn techniques such as mixing colours on their paper, using negative space, and loosening up their style using larger brushes. Drawing will be incorporated into the project preparation. Note: Material costs extra, list available at the ASC.

YOGA – BEGINNER Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This class is well-suited for newcomers to Yoga and for those who wish to continue to focus on the Hatha Yoga fundamentals of basic poses and breathing. *No class on: May 20

YOGA STRETCH Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This class is for those who want to improve their overall flexibility, relieve stress and leave feeling relaxed. This class focuses on basic stretching techniques and does not specifically follow the Hatha, Ashtanga, Lyengar or Vinyasa principles.

ZUMBA GOLD Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This amazing program is very easy to follow, so anyone will be able to do Zumba Gold. Dances that are specifically highlighted in this program include: Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha, Belly Dance, Flamenco and Tango.

ZUMBA GOLD TONING Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This is an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance-fitness program for baby boomers or beginners. Through lightweight resistance-training and exciting rhythms, Zumba Gold-Toning classes help participants build muscle strength, increase bone density, and improve mobility, posture and coordination. *No class on: Apr 19 & Apr 26


Tue Apr 9 9:30am – 12:00pm $125.00/9 14173


Mon Apr 8 12:15pm – 1:15pm $56.00/10 14163*


Tue Apr 9 6:45pm – 7:45pm $67.00/12 14164

Thu Apr 11 8:00am – 9:00am $67.00/12 14165


Tue Mar 26 11:15am – 12:00pm $56.00/10 14166

Tue June 25 11:15am – 12:00pm $56.00/10 14207


Fri Mar 29 9:00am – 9:45am $56.00/10 14167*

Fri June 28 9:00am – 9:45am $56.00/10 14208

Volunteer Appreciation Please watch for your invitation in the mail. Invitations will be sent out in early March.

Please note that invitations are going out to any volunteer who contributed a minimum of 20 hours to the Centre in 2018.

Town of Aurora Program Registration Dates

Resident - ONLINE AND IN-PERSON will both be on Monday, February 25

Town of Aurora staff will be in the lounge to accept your registrations on February 25 from 9 am – 12:30 pm

Non-Resident – online and in person will be Monday, March 4


Volunteering with the A.S.A.

I want to talk about the role that volunteers play at the Aurora Seniors' Centre. Actually, the day-to-day activities at the Centre are all handled by our volunteers, supported and complemented by the endless work of our amazing staff members Karie Papillon, Andrew Bailey and Bill Hawke. As examples, the first people you see when entering at the front desk are all volunteers. The lunches are prepared and served by volunteers, drinks are served by volunteers, dances are run by volunteers and our Special Events are created, organized and run by volunteers. In addition, there are a variety of committees, all composed of volunteers, which organize and support activities for our members. If you have enjoyed teas, fashion shows, galas, plays or the recent successful purse sale, you can thank the volunteers of the Special Events Committee. Each of these events takes time to plan and organize and requires many hands to make them happen. While we do have many people who are willing to help plan these events, what we really need are people willing to take the lead role for each event. We are looking for leaders. So please, give some serious thought to joining a committee to volunteer in an area that interests you. You can start by offering to help with just one event or activity to see how much you enjoy it. It's a wonderful way for new members to meet more people and make friends. Actually, as I look at it, the more you put into something, the more you will get out of it. This is, after all, your Seniors' Centre. The statistics for 2018 indicate that 160 volunteers contributed 20,000 hours of work to the Centre. How awesome is that ! So please be sure to thank the volunteers at the Centre who greet you at Reception, serve you lunch and wine, and members who sit on the Board of Directors. All these members help keep our Centre running smoothly for all of us. By: Jan Freedman.

Spread the Word Our Annual Giant Garage Sale is on Sunday, April 28

th, 2019

We count on donations from members and the community to make this sale a success

Don’t forget items for our Diamond Elephant Room

where you will find donated higher quality items at a fraction of their value

PLEASE NO

VHS tapes, magazines, computer books or clothing

We will be accepting items closer to the sale date

“WANTED”

Your Gently loved treasures of Jewellery for our Giant Garage Sale in April. Please drop off items anytime at Reception. Volunteers need to get it ready for the sale!


Animal Tales Come out on Wednesday, February 20 at 1 p.m. and meet ASA President Dr. Dave LeGallais, his wife Linda and their dog Splash. In this seminar Dr. Dave will tell you about some of the funniest stories from his years of veterinary practise. Linda will speak about the evolution of dogs in our society. She will also tell you what it takes for a dog to become a “St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog”. This will be a fun and informative seminar in our lounge. (Please note: Dr. Dave is not here to diagnose your pet, or to answer any specific health related questions).

Wednesday Seminars at the Centre A Look Ahead

Healthy Eating and Digestion by Dr. Rahim Habib ND - March 13 at 1 p.m.

How to Stay in Your Home & Be Organized by Beverley Varcoe - April 17 at 1 p.m.

Everything you need to know about Car Insurance by Brian Murphy - May 8 at 1 p.m.

Wednesday Seminars at the Centre

Aurora's Seniors' Centre Without Walls Seminar In March 2019, staff at the Aurora Seniors' Centre are excited to announce the launch of Seniors’ Centre Without Walls. Join us on Wednesday, March 6 at 1 p.m. to learn more.

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW) is a free community outreach program to support vulnerable and isolated seniors and adults with physical disabilities who may find it difficult to leave home for extended periods of time due to financial constraints, transportation difficulties, and/or health and mobility issues.

Through the use of conference calls, SCWW provides the opportunity for participants to obtain pertinent health-related information through direct access and conversations with professionals from their community, later-life-learning opportunities, participation in brain-stimulating activities and, most importantly, to feel part of a community and have an opportunity to create new and meaningful friendships.

Tax Time Seminar It is February and to many of us that means we should be preparing for income tax time. Not something we look forward to, but something we cannot avoid. In the past, our ASA tax expert, Robert York, has attended one of our February computer club meetings. This year, in order to make his expertise available to more members, we are going to do a tax seminar in the ASA lounge on Wednesday, February 27 at 1 p.m. You will see one of the popular Canadian tax software programs demonstrated and Robert will be there to answer your questions.

BORROWING

Did you borrow a Scrabble game from the Centre? Would you please return it. Did you borrow a large tin foil box from the kitchen at the Centre? Would you please return it.

The games and items at the Aurora Senior Centre are not to be borrowed and taken from the Centre. We treat everything at the Centre with respect and care so that everyone will get to use them.


Computer Club Information and Activities for February 2019

Our computer classes start again this month. Don’t forget about our Tuesday Afternoon Drop-in

sessions for Help. Computer Club meetings – Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. - We continue to try and cover topics of interest to our members, but, as always, we need your help to know what is of interest to you. Please let us know.

Tuesday, February 5 - Windows 10 update, version 1809. Bob will talk about all the new features in this most recent update.

Tuesday, February 12 - Q & A . We are getting a lot of good questions. Please bring yours.

Tuesday, February 19 - Apple day with Herb and Susan. Tuesday, February 26 - Tax seminar with our experts Robert York & Elizabeth Evans.

Technology education: Windows 10 classes resume. Sign-up in the red binder on the desk by the door in the computer room. Computer 1 classes: Thursdays, February 7, 14 and 21 at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Computer 1 classes cover working with and customizing Windows 10, internet & Email.

Computer 2 classes: Thursday, March 15, 22 and 29 at 1:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m.

Computer 2 classes cover more advanced functions such as working with photos, organizing your files and working with menus and toolbars.

Apple IPad classes: Wednesday, February 13. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday afternoon drop-in sessions from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Computer Room. These sessions are run weekly, every Tuesday, with the intent that any member who is looking for any kind of technical help can come by and we will try our best to assist. All the help we provide is covered by your payment of the $1 daily activity fee. We provide one-on-one help in these sessions. The Aurora Seniors Association website at http://www.auroraseniors.ca/ is your best source for information about any of our programs or use one of the email addresses below. Your suggestions and comments about what you might like the computer club to do, courses we could teach or content for our Tuesday sessions is always welcome. Come talk with us or send your suggestions to Bill Ault at [email protected], Bob Hedenberg at [email protected] or to [email protected].

Aurora Seniors Presents

Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Price: Members: $17 per person

Non-Member: $24 per person

Inclusions: Return transportation via deluxe coach, $10 slot voucher and all taxes and gratuities

To Book: Sign up at Reception or for more information call Andrew Bailey at 905-727-3123 ext. 3611

Aurora Seniors Presents

Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Price: Members: $7 per person

Non-Member: $14 per person

Inclusions: Return transportation via deluxe coach, $15 slot voucher and all taxes and gratuities

To Book: Sign up at Reception or for more information call Andrew Bailey at 905-727-3123 ext. 3611

http://www.auroraseniors.ca/

mailto:[email protected]




Upcoming Information Tables In the lounge, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.:

Wednesday, February 20 — Chartwell Retirement Residence Wednesday, February 27 — CHATS: Walk for Wellness

Join us at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex once a month at our FREE walking track (yes, the track is always free!). We will have healthy snacks provided by Chartwell, and a fitness professional from Club Aurora Fitness Centre will be on site to answer all your “get started” fitness questions. Some months will also feature a healthy living seminar!

Thursday, February 21 10 — 10:15 a.m.

Walk:

10:15 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. Group Stretching Instruction available.

10:30 —11 a.m. Seminar:

Feel Good Seminar by Glenn Campbell

Hearing Health Check Connect Hearing Newmarket will be offering complimentary Hearing Health Checks at the Aurora

Seniors’ Centre on Tuesday, March 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Staying connected to the sounds

you love is a great reason to get your hearing screened. A Hearing Health Check takes

approximately 15 minutes and is your first step towards better hearing. Come meet Michael,

Audiologist, and Linda, Hearing Instrument Practitioner, to discuss your results and answer any

questions you may have regarding hearing loss and hearing aids.

A sign-up sheet is available at Reception. Space is limited.

Your Voice Counts! Volunteers at the Seniors’ Centre make all things possible. What better way to volunteer and have an impact on the enjoyment of the Centre by our valued members than to run in the upcoming election to serve as a member of the Board of Directors! We encourage you to give this idea some thought as the elections are fast approaching. Applications will soon be available at the Registration Desk. The Board meets once monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month. To help understand the responsibilities of a Board member, just ask any of the current members of the Board who would be only to happy to share the joys of serving as a Board member of your Aurora Seniors Association!


Knotty Knitters A warm welcome from the Knotty Knitters. We are at the Seniors’ Centre from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on

Mondays throughout the year. We knit, embroider, crochet, laugh, exchange jokes and share Family

happenings. Are you ready for those long Winter months ahead? It’s time to cuddle up with those

warm sweaters, socks and blankets that you bought at the Christmas bazaar or you could give them

to a loved one for a Valentine’s Day present. Stop in and have a peek at what the Knotty Knitters

have been up to this past year. We even knit coats for our four legged friends!! Any of the hats,

scarves etc. that have been done by the Knotty Knitters during this past year have been donated to

Charity. As far North as the Yukon!! Also closer to home we have donated finished items to the

Ronald McDonald House. We now have our display case with some of our finished goods. As you

step through the front doors of the Centre you will see it to your left. The hugs and smiles are always

free and lasting friendships are formed. So feel free to stop in at any time and stay for a look and a

chat. If you see something one of the Knotty Knitters is making and wish to purchase it, you can do so

as well. All proceeds go back into the Centre. We love to talk. If you wish to join us please do so as

beginners will be more than welcome to join us. Remember we are not strangers, only Friends you

have not yet met.

Friday Night Dance Committee News Friday, February 1 and 15

from 8 – 11 p.m.

(Line Dance Practice from 7:30 - 8 p.m.)

Singles & Non-members always welcome Members: $5.00 – Non-Members: $6.00 includes light refreshments

Cash bar is available with wine, beer and soft drinks

2018-2019 A.S.A. Dance Committee

Line Dance Practice Group continues on Tuesday nights at the usual time – 6- 7:30 p.m.

Beginner Line Dance will be held on February 13 and February 27 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

(Daily activity fee applies Line Dance Practice and Beginner Line Dance)

Walking Club Walks are held on Wednesday mornings and are about an hour in length. All walks are on trails in and around Aurora. The terrain may be hilly (as is much of Aurora) and participants should wear appropriate clothing and footwear. We meet each week at 9:30 a.m. at the Centre and car pool to the starting location, if necessary. No pre-registration is required, just show up. We are always looking for eager members to walk with us, so, come out and join us (all locations subject to change depending on weather etc.). The weather has turned to winter so be sure to wear warm clothing and good boots with good tread.

February 6 - Fairy Lake Trail – parking lot south of Water Street, around the lake.

February 13 - Holland River Valley Trail (Nokidaa Trail) – north from St. John’s Sideroad. Parking north of St John’s Sideroad just east of Yonge St.

February 20 - Holland River Valley Trail (Nokidaa Trail) and Klaus Wehrenberg Trail. Park on Stone Road by trail entrance – near public schools

February 27 - Willow Farm Trail – park on first street south off of St. John’s Sideroad; West of Yonge St (a bit hilly)


We would like to thank our February Partner of the Month,

Chartwell Park Place Retirement Residence, for their support of the Aurora Seniors Centre

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW) is a free community outreach program to support vulnerable and isolated seniors and adults with physical disabilities who may find it difficult to leave home for extended periods of time due to financial constraints, transportation difficulties, and/or health and mobility issues.

Through the use of conference calls, SCWW provides the opportunity for participants to obtain pertinent health-related information through direct access and conversations with professionals from their community, later-life-learning opportunities, participation in brain-stimulating activities, and, most importantly, to feel part of a community and opportunity to have an opportunity create new and meaningful friendships.

Our SCWW March and April program guide is now available at the Centre. We are happy to also email, or mail it, to potential participants. Program registrations will be accepted starting TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19.

SCWW is financially supported by our Partner of the Month program, the Town of Aurora, the Government of Canada and other organizations including the Good Companions Seniors’ Centre in Ottawa.

Questions? Feel free to contact Karie or Andrew. They would happy to speak to you about this program!

Join us in the lounge on Wednesday, March 6 at 1 p.m. for an information session.


Program Refund Procedure: All requests for refunds must be made IN WRITING. Non-medical related cancellations will only be accepted prior to the second regularly scheduled class. Participants will receive a full refund (no administration fee) when cancelling seven days or more prior to the start of the program. Participants will receive a full refund, less a $21.75 administration fee, when cancelling 6 days or less days prior to the start of the program. Participants will receive a refund on a prorated basis, less a $21.75 administration fee, for all other refund requests. There will be no administration fee for refunds due to medical reasons (pro-ration still applies). A medical note must accompany the refund request. Please note that refunds or transfers will be processed according to the date your written request is received by our Department. Please allow two to three weeks for all refunds to be processed. Please note that you can withdraw or transfer from a program using e-PLAY up to 14 days prior to the start of the program.

Evergreen Choir For many years it has been a tradition for the Aurora Seniors Evergreen Choir to sing at the annual Memorial Service held here at the Centre. The one held on Wednesday, January 23rd was no exception, but there were some difficulties – being January, the weather was difficult, some members were – excuse the expression: “under the weather”, but still all went well. Our Coordinator, Karie Papillon, conducted the service and our Director, Dan W. Lenz, directed the choir. The choir is now looking forward to Spring and to our Spring Concert which is set for Saturday, May 25 at 1.30 p.m. If any member of the Centre is thinking of joining the choir, now would be a very good time to do it, because, we will soon be receiving the music and lyrics we will be singing at the spring concert. We look forward to an exciting season. If you love to sing, come join us.

The Silver Stars The dates for the performances of the next Silver Stars production of “Let Him Sleep ‘Til It’s Time for His Funeral” have been changed to Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 – summertime and the living is easy as the song goes. The cast is in place for this production so there will be no auditions. There will be an open meeting for anyone interested in becoming part of the Silver Stars Theatre Group on Monday, March 18 at 3 p.m. in the Craft Room.

We will be discussing: a) Ideas and suggestions from the group for future productions b) A Director for future productions c) Who would like to be involved with the Silver Stars in various capacities – acting, directing, stage crew, scenery, costumes, etc.

Book Club Do you enjoy reading books and discussing them with a circle of like-minded people? Then join our book club. Every member of our book club can suggest a book, so there is quite a variety of books that we will read and discuss. We meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Seniors’ Centre.

In the month of February we are reading "The Back of the Turtle" by Thomas King. It is the story of Gabriel Quinn, a brilliant scientist, who returns to the Smoke River Indian Reserve, where his mother and sister lived, and finds that almost everyone in the community has disappeared. Even the sea turtles are gone - poisoned by an environmental disaster. It is a story of betrayal, salvation, and the resilience of life, as, at the end, the animals, including turtles, are coming back.


Detailed itineraries available at Reception. Join us on February 13 at 1 p.m. for a multimedia

presentation for more information and get your questions answered.


Snooker Our next snooker session begins the 1st week in March and goes until the end of April. Members

can play one or two times a week on either Tuesday or Thursday in the morning or afternoon. This is a fun and social mixed league open to all skill levels. We are always looking for new members. If

you are interested there is a book at the front desk to enter your name. If you would like more information leave your name and number at Reception and someone will contact you.

Library Through your continued and generous donations, the Library is well stocked and well used. We encourage everyone to read as much as possible. Stop by and visit the library any time to see what is available, you are sure to find something of interest. We now have a large and growing selection of current mystery, fiction, romance , biography and sports books along with a selection of DVD movies. We also have a number of jigsaw puzzles, and one is always on the go to challenge those who drop in. With the holiday season is over. You maybe wondering what to do with the new books and movies you received as presents that you have finished reading or watching. The library will gratefully accept these as donations. Just drop them off any time and our volunteers will sort them. The library is run on the honour system. We ask that you try to return books and movies within three weeks, so more members can enjoy reading or watching them. If you have some of our books lying around at home that you have inadvertently forgotten to return, it is never too late, just drop them in the return bin and we will place them back into circulation. We have attempted to continue to evolve the library based on member needs and feedback. If you have any suggestions for improving the library operation, please let Karie or Andrew know. Thanks.

Aurora Seniors Centre Trip Cancellation Procedure:

All refunds must be requested in writing Ten (10) days in advance of the trip date. All requests must

be directed to, Andrew Bailey, the Adult Program Assistant at the Centre, or via email at

[email protected]

**PLEASE NOTE THEATRE SHOWS ARE NON REFUNDABLE THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO

TRIP UNLESS TRIP IS RESOLD**

If a request comes in within Ten 10 days of a trip, a refund will only be issued if your trip is resold.

(Please note a $21.75 admin fee will be applied)

**A Credit is applied to Town of Aurora account unless a cheque refund is requested**

If a trip is cancelled due to low registration, a full refund will be issued.

All Trips under $25.00 will be nonrefundable if submitted within Ten 10 days of the trip.

Please allow 4—6 weeks to receive your cheque, all cheques are mailed.

Effective February 1, 2019.

Fallsview Casino - Wednesday, February 6,

Famous People Players “Made in Canada” - Wednesday, March 20

These trips are sold out, but please add your name to the waiting list if you are interested.

Tuesday Night Movies

February 5 — Regarding Henry (1991) - Harrison Ford, Annette Bening (PG, 108 min, Drama) After being shot, a man loses his memory and must relearn speech and mobility, but he has a loving family to support him.

February 12 — The Out-of-Towners (1999): Steve Martin (PG-13, 106 min, Comedy) The remake of the 1970 Neil Simon comedy follows the adventures of a couple, Henry and Nancy Clark, vexed by misfortune while in New York City for a job interview.

February 19 — The Wedding Date (2005): Debra Messing, (G, 90 min, Comedy) Single-girl anxiety causes Kat Ellis to hire a male escort to pose as her boyfriend at her sister's wed-ding. Her plan, an attempt to dupe her ex-fiancé, who dumped her a couple years prior, proves to be her undoing.

February 26 — A Star Is Born (2018): Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper (14A, 136 min, DRama) A musician helps a young singer find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.

*Movies start at 6:30 p.m. sharp!

$1.50 Includes movie, refreshments and popcorn!

Movies are for Members Only.

ALL TUESDAY MOVIES ARE LIMITED TO 60 PEOPLE.

PLEASE COME EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR SEAT (AND ONLY YOUR SEAT)!


Budget Bistro Tickets are $5.00 and include coffee/tea and dessert!

Doors open at 11:45 a.m. (Tickets limited to 65 each day) No reservations. Please note tickets on sale at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, February 6 Hearty Beef Soup

Lasagna, Salad and Dessert

Wednesday, February 13 Valentines’ Day Lunch

Limited Pre-Purchased tickets required *See Flyer on Page 14 for menu*

Wednesday, February 20 Potato Bacon Soup

Cold Plate, Salad and Dessert

Wednesday, February 27

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup Tuna on a Bun and Dessert

ASA Board of Directors:

President Dave LeGallais

Vice President Jan Freedman

Treasurer Cheryl Rines

Secretary Charles Sequeira

Directors Jim Abram Ron Coe John Scherrer

Past President Carol Hedenberg

ASA Committees:

Finance Cheryl Rines—Chair

Membership & Volunteers Sylvia Gilchrist—Chair

Special Events Committee Carol Hedenberg—Chair

Operations & Activities Committee Dave LeGallais—Chair

By-Law Review Committee John Scherrer—Chair

Social Committee Bob Palmer—Chair

Community Development Committee Jane Stangl—Chair

Seniors Related Issues Committee Charles Sequeira– Chair

Aurora Seniors Centre Staff:

Karie Papillon, [email protected] (905) 727 3123 x3610 Adult Program Coordinator

Andrew Bailey, [email protected] (905) 727 3123 x3611 Adult Program Assistant

Bill Hawke Primary Facility Operator


The next Board of Directors meeting: Monday, February 11 at 1 p.m.

Blood Pressure Clinic: In conjunction with Chartwell Park Place Manor, we are pleased to offer a Blood Pressure Clinic at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20 in the Library. A Registered Nurse will take your blood pressure and answer questions.

If you hear of a member who has passed away or has left Aurora, please let us know!

NOTICE BOARD

Foot Care Clinic Dates Wednesday, February 27

Wednesday, March 27

If you are interested, please contact

Retire at Home Services at 416-802-7169 two days prior to arrange an appointment

A Look Ahead We are currently planning the following

day trips for 2019:

Hamilton Harbour Cruise— Summer Date

Shaw Festival—November Date

Much more Travel News coming soon!

Let’s Get Acquainted Are you a new member?

Do you have questions about the Centre?

Would you like to meet some other members?

Join us Wednesday, February 13 at 10:30 a.m. for coffee, tea and cookies.

We will answer your questions and introduce you to some other members!

No pre-registration required.

Aurora Seniors Centre 90 John West Way, Aurora

Please note: Pickleball (PB) times are subject to change. Please refer to the Pickleball play schedule (available at the Centre or on the auroraseniors.ca website). The woodshop is closed from 12 —1 p.m. daily. The Library is closed Fridays from 1:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.

*Town program, Pre-registration required

Monday

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday

8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesday

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday

8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Wood Shop 9:00 Ladies Billiards 9:00 Badminton 9:00 Knotty Knitters 9:30 Learn Bid Euchre 10:15 Piloga* 11:15 pFIT* 10:30 Learn to Knit* 12:00 pFIT* 12:00 Core Conditioning* 12:15 Yoga Beg* 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Mah jongg 1:00 Carpet Bowling 1:30 Stretch & Tone* 2:45 Mixed PB 3:00 Silver Stars

9:00 Boot Camp Gold* 9:30 Wood Carving 10:00 Rebounding* 10:00 Computer Club 10:30 Balance* 11:00 Piloga* 11:15 Zumba Gold* 12:30 Ladies PB 1:00 Wood Shop 1:00 Bid Euchre 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 Table Tennis 1:30 Computer Drop In 2:15 Men’s PB 4:00 Badminton 6:00 Poker 6:00 Line Dance 6:30 Movie 6:45 Yoga Stretch*

9:00 Wood Shop 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Instructional Tai Chi* 9:30 Walking Club 10:05 Ukulele Beg* 10:15 Chair Tai Chi* 11:45 Budget Bistro 12:45 Chair Yoga* 1:00 Let’s Create 1:00 Mexican Rummy 1:30 Bridge 1:30 Evergreen Choir 3:15 Beg French*

February 13 and 27 4:00 Beginner Line Dance

8:00 Yoga Stretch* 9:00 Stamp Club 9:00 Art Drop In 9:15 Basic Cardio* 9:30 Wood Carving 10:00 Stretch & Tone* 10:00 Pilates* 10:30 Keep Singing 11:15 Fitness Challenge* 11:15 Mindfulness* 12:30 Poker 12:30 Men’s PB 1:00 Creative Colouring 1:00 Wood Shop 1:00 Bid Euchre 1:00 Table Tennis 1:00 Mah jongg 2:45 Ladies PB 7:30 Essentrics*

8:15 Chair Stretch* 9:00 Wood Shop 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Zumba Gold Toning* 9:30 Sew Much Fun 9:30 Chair Stretch* 10:00 Strong & Toned* 10:45 Chair Fitness* 11:15 Fitness Challenge* 12:30 Mixed PB 12:45 Bingo 1:00 Canasta 1:00 Rumicube 1:30 Book Club 7:00 Bid Euchre

February 11 1:00 Board of Directors February 25 Resident program registration starts!

February 13 1:00 Boston Multimedia presentation February 20 10:30 Blood Pressure Clinic 1:00 Pet care Seminar February 27 1:00 Tax Time Seminar

February 21 10:00 Walking Club (AFLC Walking Track) 1:00 Good Food Box pick up (until 5 pm)

February 1 and 15 8:00 Dance

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