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Box 103, 703 Memorial Ave.,

Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7

http://www.qbseniors.ca

email: qbseniors@shawbiz.ca

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9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Volume 21 Issue 2Volume 21 Issue 2 250 752250 752--04200420 FEBRUARY, 2018FEBRUARY, 2018

There, the dark, wet dreary month of January is finally over. Here’s hoping for some much needed sunshine in Febru-ary! Quite a winter with serious snow a couple of times. Gerry took care of our sidewalks the first time. The second time—with HUGE THANKS to KEN at QF—the job was taken care of. So good of them. The other big vote of apprecia-tion goes to Richard and Arlene Gold-ney at the Remax office, who went to great lengths of time and trouble to pro-duce the January copies of the newslet-ter. There are some great folks in this town! And, a huge thank you from me for all the wonderful support so many of you have given me since I did my most (unnecessary) flip-dance at the Robbie Burns supper party. Worst of all, I didn’t get to have any wonderful Joan & Ron dinner and no dancing while the Ram-blers played (sob…). My favourite

∆ Wednesday, Feb. 7th TRAVEL TALK

3:15 pm ∆ Wednesday, Feb. 14th VALENTINE LUNCH ∆ Wednesday, Feb. 21st

RCMP talk on “Safety of Seniors˝ ∆ Wednesday, Feb. 28 SOS programs offered

There will be two sittings: sign up on posted sheet on Activity Board, and check your choice of meal: (beef or salmon) Money collected at the door. $10pp

‘dress-up’ high heeled shoes are now a thing

of the past, I guess. The good news was the superb surgeon at NRGH who placed a new ball in my socket, so the hip is on the mend. Again, I so much appreciate the cards, flowers and choc-olates! You are such an incredible group of people. I do hear that the rest

of the folks at the supper had a great time. I certainly owe Margaret, Maggie and Roy big time for taking care of things. Our favourite Friday man at the dish-washer (Stan Woodhall) has a big birthday coming up on the 18th. Please see the notice on how to help him cele-brate. And, a very Happy Valentine’s Day to you all. This month is the time for “random acts of kindness” (I’ve already had so many.) I do hope you’ll have a wonderful month of kindness.

STAN We will be doing a cupcake for Stan on Friday the 17th at the

Centre Anyone can join us … do drop in

at 1:00 pm * * *

AND plans are for anyone who wishes to help Stan celebrate to go to the monthly Birthday par-

ty at the Legion which is on WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14

at 4:00 pm Bring a bit of finger food in to the Centre & Gerry will see it

gets to the Legion.

A MESSAGE for MAGGIE On Sat. Feb. 20 we had a very enjoya-ble Robbie Burns night. Entertainment by the Scottish Country Dancers and

the young ladies from the Highland Country Dancing School and the Ram-blers. After the haggis was addressed by Bill Smith we all “had a wee dram” to toast the haggis. A fantastic roast beef dinner prepared by the Walsh’s was served, then we sang and danced … a good time had by all!

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10 a.m. SATURDAY Join Us!

SUNDAY ♦ DUPLICATE BRIDGE

6:30 pm April—September 1:00 pm October—March

MONDAY

♦ YOGA 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. ♦ SCRABBLE ~ 10.00 a.m. ♦ QB UB UKULELE : 12:30

♦ LINE DANCING ~ 3:15 p.m. ♦ CONTRACT BRIDGE:

7:00 pm sharp! TUESDAY

♦ FUN BRIDGE ~ 9:00 a.m. ♦ WRITERS GROUP ~10 a.m. ♦ CHAIR YOGA ~ 12:30 pm

♦ Needle CRAFTS ~ 1:00 p.m. ♦MAH JONG ~ 1:45 pm WEDNESDAY

♦ DOMINOES ~ 10:00 a.m. ♦ YOGA ~ 11:15 a.m.

♦ Tai Chi/Qi Gong: 1:00 pm ♦ Discussion Group: 1:00 pm

♦ TOPS ~ 4:00 p.m. THURSDAY

♦ AEROBICS—8:45 A.M. ♦ COMPUTER CLUB ~10 a.m.

Drop-in 1st & 3rd Thursdays ♦ SONGBIRDS

♦ Drop-in BRIDGE ~ 12:30 ♦ WHIST ~ 12:30 p.m. ♦ HEALING CIRCLE

1:30 pm, 2nd & 4th Thursdays FRIDAY

♦ DARTS ~ 9:00 a.m. ♦ UKULELE JAM ~ 10-12

♦ YOGA ~ 11:45 a.m. ♦ MAJONG ~ 1:00 pm

♦ ART GROUP ~ 1:00 pm SATURDAY

♦ CANASTA ~ 10:00 a.m.

♦ You must be a member to

participate in Centre activities Only $20 per year

Wednesday’s at the Centre Weigh Ins: 4:00 - 4:30 Meeting: 4:30 - 5:30 Guests are welcome

Info: Shirley McGill 752-8192 mcgills@shaw.ca

CHAIR YOGA

TUESDAYS 12:30 - 1:30

$5.00 per session

Wednesdays - 1:00 pm More info: see Flier on Activities Bulletin Board

Tai Chi/Qi G ng

~AEROBICS ~ THURSDAY MORNINGS - $5 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.

Instructor: Jeanine

A GREAT WAY TO RELAX

Share your favourite needlework, knitting or crochet project

TUESDAYS 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Aileen Fabris 250 594-0324

OGA MONDAY: 9:30 & 11:00 am

WEDNESDAY: 11:15 am

FRIDAY: 11:45 am ~ $5.OO drop-in Info: JILL 250 752-7918

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING

Monday 2:45 pm (1/2 hour) REGULAR LINE DANCING Continues 3:15 to 4:15

1st & 3rd Thursdays ~ 1:30 to 2:30 Feb. 1, 15; Mar. 15, 29 (participant limit )7)

“Slow down, you move too fast” - Remember listening to that song by Simon and Garfunkel when it came out in 1966? We can take that advice even now-slow down-in our busy world. If we slow down, we have the opportunity to make connections to our body and our breath to see how they have an intelligence we can learn from, for our well-being. In these sessions, we intend to take the time—slowly and deliberately—to focus on ourselves through our bodies and breath. Using somatic exercises and meditations, we will explore these relationships and connections in order to develop an appreciation of possibilities we were never aware of to cultivate relief from tension and the ability to relax. If you would like more information, contact: RIVA WEST— riva.west915@gmail.com or 250 752-7178

2nd & 4th Thursdays 1:30 to 3:00 pm ~

Feb. 8, 22; Mar. 8, 22

Beyond newspaper and magazine horoscopes, the Sun, the Moon, the Planets, the Stars and more link us to an astrological world view. Intrigued or interested? If you are curious as to how an astrological approach could help you learn about yourself, you are invited to join an actively inquiring group of women in exploring this tool of under-standing. At each session, we come together to share our individual research learning a little bit more about our-selves, each other and those around us. We also delve into the useful tool of the Tarot as an adjunct to astrology. We will begin this year’s session travelling around the zodiac looking into the Signs-Aries through Pisces. Interested in finding out what your sign might tell you? Come join us. If you would like more information,

RIVA WEST—riva.west915@gmail.com or 250 752-7178

A HUGE THANK YOU to the per-

son who found my gold charm brace-let and turned it in. You will never know how much this means to me.

Joan Walsh

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The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Aux-iliary, Branch 76, recently awarded the very prestigious Meritorious Ser-vice Award to Evelynne Stegmeier, a 27 year Life Member and Betty Yaco-boski, a 25 year Life Member with the auxiliary. They received this award for their outstanding devotion to the aims and objects of the Royal Canadian Le-gion Ladies’ Auxiliary. This award is the highest award available to auxiliary members. These two ladies are long time mem-bers of our Centre who contribute and volunteer at the Centre as well as par-ticipating in activities and events each year. Congratulations to you both.

CHILI (every 1st)WEDNESDAY

FEBRUARY 7th

HOT DOGS (every 1st) FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2nd

KITCHEN

VOLUNTEERS MEETING

Saturday, Feb. 3rd 10:00 a.m

at the Centre ALL KITCHEN

volunteers are encour-aged to please attend

ANSWER TO “NO CHEATING: In all of the words listed, if you take the first letter, place it at the end of the word, and then spell the word backwards, it will be the same word. Did you figure it out? No? Get your friend(s) to figure it out and stump them as well. Then you will feel better too!

In 2017 the NEEDLEWORK GROUP had a very productive and enjoyable year. We

had new members join who were happy to share their skills. We have been without

a very valuable member of our group since September—Yula Gall. Her experience

and advice is very much missed. Hope to see you soon Yula.

Thank you for the donated yarn from senior centre members that was used for

squares for blankets, toques and scarves. All were donated to the homeless. Grate-ful thanks to Tina Beal who generously donated wool to our group. We also knit and crochet shawls and lap blankets for seniors in hospital, scarves

and small items for the Haven Society. Our most popular item is always the

Catnip Mice and a close second is the Dishcloths. These are made for

Garage Sales at the Senior Centre. Members all support their favourite

charities. Donations for the homeless can be made on Saturday mornings at the Manna outside the Salvation

Army Hall in Parksville.

HAVE AN IDEA FOR AN EVENT ?? Let a Board

members know your idea(s) for a “fun night˝ at the Centre!

Wednesday, February 7: TRAVEL TALK Wednesday, February 14: VALENTINE LUNCHEON

Wednesday, February 21: RCMP TALKS Wednesday, February 28: SOS TALKS

Saturday, March 17: ST. PATRICK’S NITE Saturday, March 24: SPRING SALE

~ WANTED ~ VOLUNTEERS in the KITCHEN

...both MORNING and AFTERNOON SHIFTS

Please consider giving it a try ...a great way meet

members of the Centre Call Johanna 752-0257

An Italian Family you think? An old gentleman lived alone in New Jersey. He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very hard work, as the ground was hard. His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote to his son and described his predicament: Dear Vincent, I am feeling pretty sad because it looks like I won’t be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I’m just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would be able to dig the plot for me, like in the old days. Love Papa A few days later he received a letter from his son. Dear Papa, don’t dig up that garden. That’s where the bodies are buried. Love Vinnie At 4:00 am the next morning, FBI agents and local police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man and left. That same day the old man received another letter from his son. Dear Papa, go ahead and plant the to-matoes now. That’s the best I could do under the circumstances. Love Vinnie

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“Long may yer lum reek!

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Over 70 members of the Senior Centre gathered on the 20th of March to celebrate Robbie Burns. All en- joyed a tasty meal of roast beef and all the trimmings, prepared and served by Joan & Ron Walsh, daughter Ann Marie, Lynne Britz & Marg Jenkins. To get the evening off to a good start the Ramblers played some Scottish songs for all to sing along ...just prior to the Scottish dancers who arrived ready to perform. We enjoyed the talents of the Highland Girls and Kevan and the Country Dancers. What a nice way to get things

under way! John & Fern Reid piped in the Haggis carried by Maggie with Betty Smith wielding the sword. Bill Smith addressed the haggis in fine style. Many thanks to all who participate in this entertaining event each year. The Ramblers continued on with Scottish music for a sing-a-long and then some lively music for the dancers to enjoy! Always a fun night for everyone!

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JUDY: we are so happy you are back

home after your surgery. We wish you

well and look forward to having you at

the “helm” once again very soon! The

place isn’t the same without you!!

I did not trip.

The floor looked sad,

so I thought it needed A Hug!!

“whatta ya think? Will he or won’t he” ??

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55+ Lifestyle Show Inspiration for people over 55

Tuesday, March 13 - 9 to 3 pm Pearkes Recreation Centre

Victoria BC

♦ All Day Entertainment ♦ Fashion Show

♦ Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” Victoria Operatic Society

♦ Legends of “Rock ‘n Roll”

♦ 125+ Exhibitors ♦ Makeovers

♦ Win a trip to Whistler ♦ Special Speakers

♦ $35 including tax

RESERVE YOUR SEAT:

Ca BILL 250 720-1973

NOTE: $5 admission fee collected at the door

YOU ARE INVITED Please join us for a travel presentation featuring Willy & Cathie’s 2018 & 2019

escorted group trips Location: Senior Centre Wednesday, Feb. 7

10:00 am—11:00 am

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~ UPCOMING TRIPS ~

April 30-May 3, 2018: Fairmont Whistler Spring Getaway

May 23-June 7: Discover Holland

July 3-15: Newfoundland & Labrador

July 2018: Day Trip to Port Alberni & McLean Mill Railway

July 9-15: Discovery Coast to Cariboo—Circle Tour

Aug. 3-6: Let’s Go Blue Jays

Aug. 6-13: Haida Gwaii ACTIVE VACATIONS May 1-6: S. Vancouver

Island Cycling June 10-17: Danube Bike

& Boat Trip

August 18: MV Uchuck III to Friendly Cove

Sept. 27-Oct. 7: Holland America Fall Foliage Cruise

Sept. 29-Oct 5: Beautiful BC—Kootenays & Okanagan

Oct. 2018: Vancouver Island Wineries & Chemainus

December 3-6: Christmas Magic in Leavenworth

Dec. 9-10: Butchart Gardens 12 days of Christmas & over-night in Victoria

ACTIVE VACATIONS: June 17-27: Walking & Hiking in

Austria Aug. 30-Sept 11: PEI Cycling

July 2019: Newfoundland Hiking Tour

Aug. 2019: Germany Bike and Barge Trip

FIRST, a great get well to Judy. You were missed at the Info Travel meet on the 25th. Not the same for me without you there. It was great to hear about Land Packages

and anything else you may have in mind. The talk was a “little bit of happy times ahead!” Michelle and Marion, great gals and lovely talk. We will have info on our planned Boat trip to LUND, DESO-LATION SOUND. If your name was on the 2017 list going out of Campbell River, you will be placed at the top of the 2018 list. Plans are underway for a FALL PANAMA PA Cruise from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale, with no hotels required. Fly back home in the am after the ship docks. Home that night. On, MONDAY, MARCH 5: COFFEE CLATCH for questions and answers. Travel highlights, summer fireworks, PNE, Casi-no Crawl. One night in Vancouver, etc. etc.

BILL 1-250-720-1973

Tuesday, March 13th: VICTORIA SENIORS DAY SPE-CIAL at the BAY CENTRE. Heading the list; Victoria Harbour Ferries will again put on a SPECIAL...Gorge Waterways tour. This was a favourite with our Seniors as we filled every boat offered to us, our bus group only. These small vessels are Electric. Boat operators born and raised on those same waterways.

We have one option you may find interesting. $5 is a small price to pay for the 55+ LIFESTYLE SHOW (see advert below)

Then it is our great 2 SHOW SPECIAL at the IMAX for the most real theatre experience! The Museum is also a great visit. This is trip one to Victoria of our planned eight 2018 vis-its to our Capital this year. So, bring a friend, arrange family and friends in Victoria to enjoy a great meet. Our game of Wheel Roulette is always a favourite with the on-board raffles on the home trip.

See advert re upcoming trips: Willy & Cathie will attend.

OUR NEXT CASINO TRIP Tuesday, Feb. 27th to Nanaimo—$20

Catch the bus behind TOSH at 9:25 a.m. We leave the casino for home at 3 p.m. In the future I wish to collect the fee when you sign up. Watch

for sign-up sheet on the activity board

Only 14 seats available

Call Elva: 752-1036 more info.

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7. Heart 8. Flowers 9. Candies 10. Ring 11. Beau 12. Gift

13. Admire 14. Chocolates 15. Nice 16. Wooing 17. Wed 18. Love

Find the alentine’ Words

1. Valentine 2. Admiration 3. Moonstruck 4. Sweetheart 5. Sentimental 6. Romance

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T@BLES FOR RENT ONLY $10

Watch for sign-up poster to reserve yours

S@TURD@Y, M@RCH 24th

B@RB@R@ will gr[t_fully []]_pt DON@TIONS to th_ following:

∆ B@KE T@BLE

∆ JEWELLERY/CR@FT T@BLE

∆ TRE@SURE HUNT ∆ SILENT @UCTION

???’s or more INFO: Call Barbara McMahon

594-3066

You are Unique Have you ever felt shy or embarrassed that you’re different; that you cannot blend with the others or fit that perfect picture of how life should be? Have you thought about the fact that a group of people called “society” decides who is beautiful and who isn’t; what’s normal and what isn’t? There is NOT a universal law about who we are supposed to be. Being your unique self is making that huge and needed difference in the world. Living your own unique story inspires us and ex-pands our own horizons. Therefore, it is your obli-gation to manifest your human right to be your unique self. Get our of your shell! Colour the world!

Keep that brain working; see if you can figure out what these seven words all have in common: 1. Banana 2. Dresser 3. Grammar 4. Potato 5. Revive 6. Uneven 7. |Assess Give it another try. Look at each word carefully. You’ll kick yourself when you discover the answer. This is so cool … “No, it is not that they all have at least two double letters”. Answers on page 3. No peeking unless you absolutely can’t figure it out. But, if you did you get a gold “smartypants!”

… NO CHEATING, NOW ...

Way back when I was in grade eight, Thought girls were second rate

Until I met a girl of twelve. As cute as one of Santa’s elves, An attitude so bright and sunny, Lips so soft and sweet as honey.

‘Twas puppy love I will agree, But I fell for her and she for me.

My grades declined, although I tried, My mind was elsewhere occupied. With daydreams of a pretty face,

My schoolwork now took second place. I packed her books and walked her

home, I even wrote to her, a poem,

And while it did not get her attention, It caused me after school detention.

We were not into heavy dating, Some movie shows, or

winter skating. Of many walks we two could boast, We made a pair of wiener roasts.

And so it went, grade nine and ten, Until there came a moment when

We realized that in the end, We were not lovers, only friends.

Yet, though no lasting pact ensued,

It was a pleasant interlude. If we met today I hope I’d find,

Her life has been as good as mine. For later, though it wasn’t she, I found the girl that was for me.

Why do these thoughts occur today? ‘Twas so long ago and far away.

First Love by Gus Gleim

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Find and describe where the Centres Logo is hidden in this newsletter (NOT in the headline) below and drop into the jar provided on the front desk.

ONE WINNER EACH MONTH !! The is hidden on page Name Phone

WINNER of the ‘FIND the LOGO’ in the January newsletter is: MARYLIN GEURTSEN

… she is now $25 richer!!

15. Sherry Loberg

16. Mary Lucht

17. Sandra McDonnold

18. Les McLean

19. Rose-Ann McQueen

20. George Mosley

21. Wayne Scott

22. Adele St. Onge

23. Shirl Stewart

24. Meryl Tryon

25. Peter Tryon

26. Ron Usher

27. Sherri Verdec

28. Alvina Wolf

1. Laverne Bonneau

2. Olga Brugge

3. Brian Coath

4. Reg Cooke

5. Pat Cooke

6. Jean Crawshaw

7. Jane Cross

8. Eileen Edwards

9. Joy Fox

10. Tela Gayowsky

11. Lynn Gordon

12. Jean Hay

13. Faye Higgins

14. Judy Karlson

WELCOME! We look forward to “getting to know you” …

BOARD of DIRECTORS

2016/2017

MARCH Newsletter Deadline: Friday, February 23rd

752-6489 lilapat@shaw.ca

VIEW THE NEWSLETTER IN COLOR ON LINE

TWO young boys walked into a pharmacy one day, picked out a box of tampons and proceeded to the check out counter. The man at the counter asked the boy “Son, how old are you?” “Eight”, the boy replied. The man continued “do you know what these are for?” The boy replied, “not exactly, but they aren’t for me. They are for my brother; he’s four”. “We saw on TV that if you use these you would be able to swim and ride a bike. Right now, he can’t do either.”

BOARD of DIRECTORS

2017/2018

752-5586 594-8097 594-0324 594-3931 752-5454 752-2275 752-3575 1-250-804-5115 594-9947 752-6489 752-0257 951-1159 752-9229 594-8097 752-2275 752-7572 752-7971 720-1973

Judy Southern Maggie Coleman Aileen Fabris Norah Rawcliffe

DIRECTORS Margaret Rothe Ron Walsh & Maureen Johnson Yvonne Jones Roy Jones Lila Greene Johanna Scheepers Pat Weber

AFFILIATES Win Gaetz Maggie Coleman Joan Walsh John Ablett Bill Adkins Bill Cove

President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Activities Activities

Assistants

Membership Facilities Newsletter History/publicity Special Projects Sunshine Past president Kitchen Co-Ord. Administrator Webmaster Travel Co-Ords.

THAT “PESKY FLU BUG” insists on staying around for a long time yet. If he has/will visit you, please say home, take your meds, drink lots of water and come back and see us when you feel better. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!

MAGGIE, Continued from p 1

Marion and Michelle from Cruise Plus gave us a lot of info should you decide to take a trip. Let them know where you want to go and they will arrange your travel needs, tickets, hotel, tours or car rental . How about a river cruise or a long term stay in Spain? They will arrange an exciting trip that is on your bucket list. Our Valentine lunch at $15 for 2 (or $10 each) is on the 14th. A special menu is planned, sign up early as we have limited seating: 11:30 & 12:30. You won’t be disappointed. The RCMP will be coming in to present a safe at home pro-gram. I’m sure we all will find some useful information. Let’s come out and show our appreciation for the police who work in this area to help make Qualicum Beach a safe place to live. Bill Cove, our travel guy who works with Kathy and Willie do day trips on the Island and there are many little towns nearby but never investigate, also the many islands nearby....let him know what trip you would like to take. January has flown by and I hope February will bring lots of good times down at the Centre!

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