Friendship Centre Newsletter December—February 2013

Contact Information 317 James Street •PO Box # 998 •St. Marys, ON •N4X 1B6 •519-284-3272

E-mail: friends@town.stmarys.on.ca •homesupport@town.stmarys.on.ca • volunteer@town.stmarys.on.ca

Directory

Pg. 2 -St. Marys Friendship Centre

Pg. 3 - Friendship Centre Membership

Pg. 4-Day Programs

Pg. 5-Featured Programs

Pg. 6-Education Sessions

Pg. 7-9 Programs

Pg. 10 Home Support/ Volunteer News

Pg. 11 Aquatics

Pg. 12 Bulletin Board

Pg. 13 Mobility News

Pg 14-16 December/January/February Calendars

Hours of Operations: Administration: Monday to Friday

8:00 am to 4:30 pm Programs: Monday to Friday

8:00 am to 10:00 pm

“Promoting Independent, Healthy and Active Living” The Friendship Centre embraces a holistic approach in serving the needs of the adult population by providing

social, recreational and educational programs.

Have your Friendship Centre News emailed to you! Join the Friendship Centre and Home Support Services e-mail distribution list to receive the quarterly newsletter, information about trips, special events, programs and more! Speak with a staff member to have your name added to the list.

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Parking: Accessible parking is located at the front entrance and the east entrance of the Friendship Centre. Signing in and out: Please remember to sign in at the Welcome Centre when you arrive at the Friendship Centre. Signing in and out allows us to track who is in the facility. It also allows us to keep important statistics on facility and program usage. Charitable Donations: The Friendship Centre & Home Support Services are non-profit organizations operating through provincial and municipal funding, membership fees, program fees and donations. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $10 or more. Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather we ask that you call the Centre to ensure programs have not been cancelled. Please check CJCS Radio for a listing of cancelled events.

Holiday Hours: Please note that the offices of the Friendship Centre and Home Support Services will be closed on the following days:

Christmas—Dec 24 -Jan 2 inclusive Family Day—Feb 18

Closure Dates

Good to Know

Registration is on a first come, first served basis. All classes are subject to cancellation due to lack of enrollment. Payment is due upon registration. Payment is accepted by cash or cheque. An administration fee of $20 will be levied for all NSF cheques. Full refunds will be made for classes cancelled by the organization. Refunds will be

issued minus a $15.00 administration fee for cancellation request prior to start of the program.

Moved? Have you moved, or changed any of your contact information? We want to make sure we can stay in touch, so please advise us at the Front Desk of any information or health changes.

Newsletter Distribution

Transportation: Transportation to and from a program is available by calling EasyRide. You can arrange your next trip between 8:30am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday by calling 519-272-9875. A one-way town trip is just $4.75.

Transportation

Registration and Refund Policy

Oops, Class Cancelled! We cancelled a class because we didn't know you wanted to take it! Don’t wait for the last minute to register, do it now! Classes are cancelled because not enough people register early enough. The cancellation process generally starts one week prior to commencement of programs. You will be notified at that time if your pro-gram is cancelled. Please make note of day trip sign up dates, deadline dates are often 3 to 5 weeks before the date of the trip.

The Staff of the St. Marys Senior Services (The Friendship Centre & Home Support Services), St

Marys Mobility Services and the Pyramid Recreation Centre would like to wish you and yours all the best during the holiday season!

Become a Member Today!

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The Friendship Centre provides a wide variety of accessible programs, special events, services and volunteer opportunities. St. Marys residents aged 50+ are welcome to join the Centre for an annual membership of $40 (HST included). The Friendship Centre is a great place to keep busy, make new friends and become a part of the community. Memberships directly support programs and events. Everyone 18 + is welcome to attend programs or events, your Friendship Centre membership will give you financial savings!

Your Friendship Centre membership entitles you to: • Savings on all programs (your membership will pay

for itself in no time) • Participate in all programs and special events • Discounts on all day trips • A 10% discount on all Friendship Centre room Rentals. • Free monthly movies • Updates on the latest information involving older

adults such as local initiatives and social services • Become involved in meaningful and rewarding

volunteer work • Most importantly, to meet new friends

WINE & CHEESE January 17, 2013

7-9pm M $5 (one free drink ticket) NM $10.00

HOT CHOCOLATE AFTERNOON

February 11, 2013 1-3pm

M Free, NM $3.00

St. PATRICKS DAY PUB & TRIVIA NIGHT March 14, 2013

7-9pm M $5.00 (one free drink ticket), NM $10.00

SPRING FLING AFTERNOON—April 26, 2013

1-3pm M Free, NM $5.00

KICK OFF TO SUMMER DANCE—June 8, 2013

M $5, NM $10

Friendship Centre Membership make great Christ-

mas Gifts. Stop by the Friendship Centre before Dec 21 and purchase your loved one a membership for

Christmas this year!

Upcoming Day Trips

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December 14 -12:30 pm The Polar Express

A doubting young boy takes an extraor-dinary train ride to the North Pole that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

February 8 -12:30 pm The Vow

A car accident puts Paige in a coma, and when she wakes up with se-vere memory loss, her husband Leo works to win her heart again.

Day Programs

Regional Day Trip London, Ontario

Travel with us on the Mobility Bus to get in some shop-ping at Masonville Mall or try your luck at the OLG slots in London. Date: Monday, February 25 Departs: Friendship Centre: 9:00am Returns: Friendship Centre 3:00pm(approx.) Cost: $15-members; $18-non members

*** Deadline to sign up and pay is Feb 18 ***

Movie Mania—Featured Flicks

January 11 -12:30 pm The Blind Side

The story of Michael Oher, a home-less and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family

Join us for an afternoon at the movies! Featured flicks are listed below. Cost is $2 for members, and $4 for non-members which includes the movie and snacks. Please note that effective January 1, 2013 the movie afternoon

cost is included as a perk for your membership. The cost for a non-member will remain at $4.

Regional Day Trip Anna Mae’s-Millbank

Travel with us on the Mobility Bus to enjoy a scenic drive and lunch at the infamous Anna Mae’s, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch and some shopping while you wait. Date: Monday, January 28th Departs: Friendship Centre:11:00am Returns: Friendship Centre 3:00pm (approx.) Cost: $15-members $18-non members (cost for lunch is not included in the price)

***Deadline to sign up and pay is Jan 21***

The Travel Club Committee in partnership with Great Canadian Holidays has come up with some trips for half of 2013, the lineup thus far is: Wed. Jan. 30th-Travel Club Information Night (showcases our planned trips), dinner at 5pm, presenta-tion at 6pm Tues. Feb. 5th-Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls-Cost: $8.50-members; $13. 50-non members (lunch is $12, must bring your Photo I.D.) Cost includes: $10 in coins March 6th-Fiddler on the Roof, Stage West. Cost: $82-members, $92 non-members (includes buffet lunch) April 11th–Mystery Trip June 26th-Pinecroft, Clovermead and Lavendar farm September 23-26th-Fall Colours Tour to Mackinac Island (4 day overnight trip). NEW brochures available soon with more details and costs!

Travel Club Committee Members Isa & Bev Rabbets

Marilyn Hance Donna Simmons

Lorraine Winstone Jennie Robinson

2013 Travel Club Trips Your Travel Club Committee

Group travel by bus is a great way to get around! Check out the Great Canadian trip catalogue for a list-

ing of day and multi-day trips. Be sure to mention that you are with the Friendship

Centre and a portion of your trip booking will be given to the Friendship Centre!

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Featured Programs Make & Take

Card Making Classes

Boomer Boot Camp 50+ Stonetown Entertainers Needed!

Friendship Centre Weekly 50/50 tickets

Creating your own Cards is all the rage! Join us monthly to explore all the new techniques available in creative card making! Dates: The 4th Monday of the month! Time: 7-9pm Cost: $10 per class for members, $13 non-members. Please note that all materials are supplied. No experience is needed. Please note that you must pre-register on a Monthly basis for each class. Contact the Friendship Centre to register in advance.

Do you enjoy singing? Are you looking to become involved in your community? Why not consider joining the Stonetown Entertainers choir! The Stonetown Entertainers are a musical group of the Friendship Centre. The choir practices on a weekly basis from September to May. Choir members enjoy fun, fellowship, the joy of singing and learning new music. Annual concerts include; Remembrance Day, Salvation Army, local Retirement Facilities, and our annual Spring Concert. Contact the Friendship Centre if you are inter-ested in learning more about joining a musical team!

Don’t forget to purchase your weekly 50/50 tickets when you are at the Friendship Centre next. Tickets cost $2 each or 3 for $5. Draws are held every Friday at 4 PM. All proceeds support the Friendship Centre.

ODDS & ENDS

BOOMER BOOTCAMP! Come and see what the hype is about! Try this boot camp program designed for men and women 50+! This class allows Boomers to get in shape or increase their current level of physical activity in a fun, safe and motivating environment. This class has several components that together provide a “holistic” approach to fitness: strength, cardio, balance training, plus a healthy dose of flexibility/range of motion exer-cises. Most importantly, we have fun! Pre-registration is required. Contact us at 519-284-3272 for more session details.

Spring Decor Think ahead, join up to learn how to make your own cheerful Spring Door hanging Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2013 Time: 7 PM Cost: $30 Members, $35 Non-Members (includes hst)

Quilt Draw Winner Congratulations to Peggy O’Brien & Rose Jaques. Peggy was the recipient of the queen size hand stitched quilt. Rose won a hand-stitched baby quilt This raffle is an an-nual fundraiser for the Friendship Cen-tre and raises close to $1000 toward programs.

Open Crop

The Friendship Centre is selling freshly ground fare trade or rainforest certified coffee for all you coffee lovers! You can purchase your 1lb bag of rich aromatic coffee for $15. Stop by the front desk and request yours today. All proceeds raised support the Friendship Centre programs.

Buy Your Fresh Ground Coffee Here!

Attention all scrap bookers and card makers, if you are looking to dust off your scrapbooking materials, or just need a little extra time and space join the Friendship Centre for a monthly crop! Date: The 2nd Friday of the month! Time: 6-11pm Cost: $10 members, $13 for non-members per crop (includes light refreshments) Everyone is welcome 18+. Pre-registration is required monthly. Expert advice available upon request, however this is NOT a teaching session. Extra equipment will be avail-able for your use on that night, however you must bring your own personal cutters, adhesives, scissors, and of course paper and pictures!

Education Sessions

CHAP BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS (Drop In) Know your numbers! CHAP is a free blood pressure clinic providing you with an opportunity to have your blood pres-sure checked by a trained volunteer! CHAP clinics are free and no appointment is necessary; please join us at a local CHAP clinic today. Jackson’s Guardian Pharmacy Last Thursday of every month 10:00AM – 3:00PM YMCA Second Tuesday of every month 8:30—10:45

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THESE MEAN?

Freshman 15 G.O.A.L.S.

Huron Perth Eat and Learn? Come Find Out!

Date: Monday, December 17

Time: 10:00 AM Coffee, tea, and social to follow.

Please pre-register with Kelly @ 519-284-3272

Heart Health Month Join us on February 22, 2013 to hear representatives from the Heart and Stroke give a presentation on heart health! All are encouraged to wear red and join us for lunch. The presentation is free with lunch avail-able from 11:30—12:30 for $6.50. The presentation will begin at 12:00 noon. Pre-registration is encour-aged by calling 519-284-3272.

Ongoing Programs

WELLNESS TOGETHER (Drop In) Interested in learning more about wellness? The Wellness Together group meets weekly to discuss various topics surrounding wellness. St. Marys Friendship Centre Meeting Room A Every Monday at 9:00 AM

D E C E MB E R

F E BRUA R Y

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NEW YEAR, SAME YOU! Simple Changes we can all make this year!

Date: Monday, January 21 Time: 10:00 AM Speaker; Dietitian Teresa Fowler

J A N U A R Y

For your Health & Safety Safe Snow Shoveling requires proper preparation, the

right tools , good techniques

Preparation • Talk to your doctor about this activity

and your health status before the winter season arrives.

• Warm up first. • Start slow and continue at a slow pace.

Tools • Shovels should be sturdy yet lightweight and an ergonomically correct model. • Wear multiple layers and cover as

much skin as possible.

Technique • Always try to push snow rather than

lifting it. • Protect your back by lifting properly and

safely: - stand with feet at hip width for balance. - hold the shovel close to your body. - space hands apart to increase leverage. - bend from your knees not your back. - tighten your stomach muscles while lifting. - avoid twisting and lifting.

Knowledge • Exhaustion makes you more suscepti-

ble to frostbite, injury and hypothermia. • Stop shoveling and consider calling 911

if you have: - discomfort or heaviness in the chest, arms or neck - unusual or prolonged shortness of breath - a dizzy or faint feeling - excessive sweating, nausea.

Programs at the Friendship Centre GUIDE

M-Members; NM-Non members *-requires applicable taxes

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ADULT SKATE (drop in) This self directed program is for adults interested in a quieter environment where they can skate at their own pace. PRC Tues & Fri 10-11AM Cost: $3.39-M*;$4.75-NM Pay at Guest Services Desk (located by the pool)

ALZHEIMER CAREGIVER GROUP This family support group continues to be an effective way to learn coping strategies for the changes associated with dementia. Friendship Centre Fourth Tuesday of each month 1-2:30PM & 6:30-8PM To register for these programs, please call 519-271-1910

BID EUCHRE (drop in) New players are always welcome! Friendship Centre Main Hall Time: Wed 6:30PM Drop In Fee: $0-M; $5.00-NM

BOCCE BALL (Seasonal) Bocce is without a doubt one of the most exciting and enjoyable sports! No matter your level of competition, the rules are rela-tively basic and allow you to start playing and enjoying this wonderful game within minutes! Time: Wed 1PM $0-M; $5-NM

CARPET BOWLING (drop in) Another version of traditional lawn bowling played on a green felt carpet. Friendship Centre Multi-purpose Room Time: Fri 1PM Drop In Fee:$0-M; $5.00-NM

CRIBBAGE (drop in) 15-2, 1-4, 15-6! Do you love playing cards? Come join us for a fun game of cribbage! Friendship Centre Main Hall Time: Fri 1PM Drop In Fee: $0-M;$5.00-NM

DUPLICATE BRIDGE (drop in) A friendly game designed for the experienced bridge player. Contact Hazel for further information (519-284-3482).

COMMUNITY DINING PROGRAMS WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS: Wednesday night suppers are served the first 3 nights of the month at 5:00pm. Come and enjoy a 3 course meal and the company of others. Cost: $9.00. Pre-registration required.

COMMUNITY DINING PRORAMS TUCK SHOP LUNCHES: A drop-in soup and sandwich meal served every Monday and Friday. Time: 11:30am-12:30pm Menu Prices Tea or Coffee– .50 cents, Soup or Sandwich—$3.00, Des-sert—$1.00 or Soup and Sandwich Combo—$6.50

EUCHRE: Euchre is a plain-trick game for four players in fixed partnerships. Just 5 cards are dealt to each player and the object is to win at least three of the five tricks. Friendship Centre Main Hall Time: Mon at 1PM Drop In Fee: $0– M; $5.00– NM

EUCHREAMA (drop-in) The last Tuesday of every month (excluding December). Lunch is included in the admission fee. St. Marys Community Centre 1/3 hall Time: Tues at 10:00AM - 3:00 PM Cost: $7.00 **please note that the price will increase to $8 in January 2013 **

BOOMER BOOT CAMP 50+ Boot camp designed for men and women 50 and up! This class provides a holistic approach to fitness (cardio, strength training and flexibility) Friendship Centre Multipurpose Room Time: Tue 9:00AM Cost: To be Determined

COMMUNITY DINING PROGRAMS THURSDAY MORNING BREAKFASTS: Thursday morning breakfasts are served the first and third Thursday morning of the month from 8 to 9am Come and enjoy breakfast and the company of others. Cost: $6.50. Pre-registration required.

CHAIR YOGA 50+ All the benefits of Yoga in a chair! Come and try this 8 week trial and feel the healing and restorative benefits of Yoga! Friendship Centre Multipurpose Room Time: Wed 11AM Start Date: Call 519-284-3272 for dates

CARD CLASS 18+ Creating your own Cards is all the rage! Join us monthly to explore all the new techniques available in creative card making! Friendship Centre Mtg RM A &B Time: 7-9pm Cost: $10 –M, $13 NM

CROP 18+ This program offers a great opportunity for those looking to tidy up unfinished projects or spend some dedicated free time scrapbooking. Light refreshments will be served. Friendship Centre Mtg RM A & B Time: 6-11pm Cost: $10—M $ 13 NM Date: The 2nd Fri evening of the Month. Please sign up in advance!

SCRABBLE (drop- in) Meet new people when you play this fun word game. Friendship Centre Time: Tues 6:45PM Drop In Fee: $0-M; $5.00-NM

PEPPER (drop in) If you love euchre, you'll love pepper. It is a very easy game to learn and offers opportunities for strategy, both in the bidding and the playing. Friendship Centre Mon 6:30PM $0-M;$5.00-NM

Programs at the Friendship Centre

GROUP FITNESS PROGRAM 50+ SWIFT I, SWIFT II, and Sit and Fit classes are 1 hour group exercise classes. They include the following components: cardiovascular, strength training, flexibility and balance training. SWIFT I is a high impact exercise program, SWIFT II is the ideal program for beginners or those recovering from illness or injury. Sit and Fit includes the same components of both SWIFT classes but is completed while seated. SWIFT I Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00AM, Tue 7:00PM SWIFT II Tues/Thur 10:00AM Sit and Fit: Mon 10:45AM

GROUP FITNESS PROGRAM Outreach– Classes that are held in the community include: Thames Valley Retirement Centre Monday at 9:30 AM Rotary Apartments Thursdays at 11:00 AM Stoneridge Apartment To be announced

OPEN STUDIO (Seasonal) Come work on your own art projects, scrapbook, stained glass, and any other arts or crafts projects. Time: To be announced

PEPPERAMA Every second Tuesday of the month, the Centre hosts a fun day of Pepper. A healthy and delicious lunch is included in the admission fee. You must register your team of 3 in advance. Friendship Centre Time: Tues at 10AM—3:00PM Cost: $7.00 **Please note that the price will increase to $8.00, effective January 2013**

SPANISH (beginner) Are you wishing to learn the basics of the Spanish language? Topics covered will include: greetings, genders, numbers, definite and indefinite articles, the verbs “ser” and “estar”, days of the week, months, seasons and much more. A Spanish dictionary is required. Friendship Centre Next Session will start in March 6 wks $68.00-M; $91.00-NM*

GUIDE M-Members; NM-Non members

*-requires applicable taxes

SPANISH (beginner 2) This course is a follow up to the Beginner course. Topics covered will include: regular & irregular verbs in the present tense, lectures, parts of the house, vocabulary “the city”, foods, directions, use of “por” and “para” and more. Friendship Centre Next Session will start in March 6 wks $68.00-M*; $91.00-NM*

SHUFFLEBOARD (drop-in) Players use broom-shaped paddles to push weighted pucks, sending them gliding down a narrow and elongated court, with the purpose of having them come to rest within a marked scoring area. Friendship Centre Multi-Purpose Room Mon, Tue, Thurs at 1pm Wed at 6:30pm Cost: $0 –M, $3– NM

SCRAPBOOKING Try a new hobby this Winter! Each week you will learn something new. You supply the pictures and we will supply all the materials you need to preserve your memories in a creative way. Participants are required to sign up in advance, classes are held and paid for on a weekly basis, however advance notice should be given if you are unable to attend a class. Friendship Centre Thurs 9:00-11:00AM Tues 7:00-9:00PM *NEW* $13-M; $15-NM weekly

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PAINTING & DRAWING (beginners & advanced) Paint in WATERCOLOUR, OIL or ACRYLICS. Draw in PENCIL, PEN & INK or COLOURED PENCIL. This course will cover: tech-niques, colour mixing, tonal values, perspective, composition, and all elements that combine to create a finished painting or drawing of any subject of your choice. Supplies will be discussed at first class. Friendship Centre Meeting Room C Wed 1:30-3:30PM Next Session: Jan 9—March 13 10 wks $60.00-M; $80.00-NM

QUILTING Join this group of volunteer ladies who have many years experience. Community members sign up to have quilts made and they supply the materials for the volunteers. . If you need a quilt made you must supply all the materials, binding is extra. Friendship Centre Meeting Room C Time: Mon & Tues 8:30 AM-Noon

Christmas Cupcake Social

Celebrate the Festive Season! Join us for a cupcake social and sing-a-long with the Stonetown Entertainers.

Prizes for best dressed Christmas theme Date: December 18

Time: 2-3:30 Location: Main Hall Friendship Centre

Please let us know if you will be joining us by December 14th.

TEXAS HORSESHOES (outdoors seasonal) Join us for a fun afternoon of Texas Horseshoes or as some people call it “wholy board”. Toss the washers into the holes and score points. The first team to get to 21 points is the winner. Drop in fee: $0-M; $5-NM

WELLNESS TOGETHER The Wellness Together group meets weekly to discuss various wellness topics surrounding healthy eating, healthy weights, ex-ercise, chronic disease prevention, and overall health and well-ness as we age. All are welcome to attend St. Marys Friendship Centre Mon 10:00 – 11:00AM FREE

URBAN POLING (Seasonal) (incorporated into Tuesday evening SWIFT program) Try this fun and challenging fitness program that allows you to burn 20 to 40% more calories than “regular” walking. Location: Meet at the Friendship Centre Time: MON at 7:00PM

Programs at the Friendship Centre GUIDE

M-Members; NM-Non members *-requires applicable taxes

TINY TOT SKATE (drop in) This self directed program is FREE for caregivers and their ‘tiny tot’! PRC Mon & Thur 10:30-11:30AM

STONETOWN ENTERTAINERS A choir for men and women, who desire to have fun with music and singing, while volunteering to provide entertainment for oth-ers. The Stonetown Entertainers have been singing and enter-taining for over 30 years and are always happy to welcome new members. Friendship Centre Meeting Room A & B Fri 9:30-11AM For fee inquiries, please speak with Friendship Centre’s staff. New members always welcome.

TAOIST TAI CHITM Learn the 108 moves of the Taoist Tai ChiTM set beginning this September. This gentle art can develop muscle strength, improve flexibility and balance plus reduce your stress level. Friendship Centre Multi-purpose Room Mon 9:00AM with tea and conversation to follow Call Taoist Tai Chi Society at 519-273-5614 to register, or for more information. Website: www.taoist.org

YOGA 50+ Have you been hearing about the benefits of yoga? Learn the basics with us and help improve your range of motion, posture, balance and mental state! Yoga is great for falls prevention and the management of chronic conditions in-cluding arthritis and heart health. Friendship Centre Multipurpose Room Wed 9:00 – 10:30AM Sessions to be determined

ZUMBA FOR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS 50+ Want to try Zumba but need a low impact class? Why not come out and try Zumba for Active Older Adults? This Zumba class is designed with more repetitive moves, which gives you a chance to learn the routines, and still feel like you got a great workout! You will still dance to the same Latin rhythms, with some international tunes mixed in. This class is great for everyone, including beginners, active older adults, and those just getting back into fitness. So come on out and JOIN THE PARTY! Pre-registration is required. Friendship Centre September – February (8 week sessions) Thur 9:00-10:00AM Sessions to be determined

ZUMBA BASICS Join us for our Zumba basic classes and learn the foundations of this fun group exercise program. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, they’re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. This class is for beginners to Zumba. Pre-registration required. Pyramid Centre—Community Centre Thur 5:30-7:30PM Sessions to be determined

ZUMBA ADVANCED Been participating in Zumba for a while, or are looking for that next great cardio challenge? If so then the Zumba Ad-vanced class is for you! Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Be-fore participants know it, they’re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. This class is for intermediate to ad-vanced clients. Pyramid Centre Wed 7:30-8:30PM Sessions to be determined

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The Friendship Centre would like to be able to offer beginner Solo, 500, knit-ting and quilting. If you are interested in signing up for a beginner class, or

would like to help teach a class please contact Jenny or Allyson

St. Marys Home Support Services strives to promote wellness and enhance the quality of life of seniors, people recovering from illness or injury, and people with varying abilities by providing a variety of services to assist them in living independently. The following services are available through Home Support Services;

Community Dining Wellness Programs Fitness Programs Meals on Wheels

Transportation Services Footcare Clinics

Telephone Reassurance Volunteer Visiting

Shopping Services Home Help & Home At Last

Gift Certificates are available for many of the services we provide. Stop by the Friendship Centre and pick up a gift certificate for your loved ones this holiday season!

Home Support Services

Volunteer Corner

Happy Holidays

Give the Gift of Home Support Services

Did you know that Home Support Services offers a Home Help referral service? If you are looking for help with snow removal this Winter contact Home Support Services for a listing of brokers who provide this service. You and the broker will work together to find the best solution for your snow removal needs. The snow has arrived! Don’t be left with a foot of snow at your door. Contact us early (519-284-3272) to make sure you are prepared.

Snow Removal

We need your Support!

St. Marys Home Support Services is a Department of the Town of St. Marys, however we receive over 80% of our funding through the South West Local Health Integration Network, from client fees, fundraising and your donations. The services that we offer encourage the people of our community to remain independent and in their own homes. Your support allows us to continue affordable and subsi-dized service to the community. Consider offering the gift of independence this holiday season with a donation to Home Support Services. Gifts of $10 will receive a receipt.

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Wishing all of the wonderful Friendship Centre, Home Support Services and Mobility Services volunteers a very Merry Christmas and a safe and

Happy New Year!

Jenny Kelly Allyson Kerri

Stephanie Kim Rebecca Darren

Staying Home for the Holidays?

Did you know that St. Marys Home Support Services offers frozen turkey dinners. This is a great option if you are staying in this holiday season. Simply store the frozen meal until needed, pop it in the microwave or oven and enjoy! Contact us at the Friendship Centre to arrange to have your turkey dinner delivered in time for the holidays! **December Special** Buy 1 frozen turkey dinner and get a free frozen dessert***

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Bulletin Board

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Celebrating the Festive Season

To celebrate the festive season the Friendship Centre and Home Support Services will be offering complimentary hot

chocolate during the month of December. Please stop by be-tween 10am and 3pm for a cup of steaming hot chocolate.

Valentine’s Supper Date: February 13, 2013

Location: The Friendship Centre Time: 5:00pm

Tickets: $15—Advanced tickets only

Featuring musical entertainment Contact: 519-284-3272 for more information Proceeds support St. Marys Senior Services

Hot Chocolate Social

Warm up with a hot chocolate! Drop by the Friendship Centre and beat the Winter blues with a piping hot decadent cup of hot chocolate! Bring a friend and relax for the afternoon!

Date: February 11, 2013 Time: 1-3pm Location: Friendship Centre Main Hall Cost: $0 Members, $3 Non–members

Celebrating Positive Living… A Great Success!

Easter Lunch

Date: March 22, 2013 Location: The Friendship Centre

Time: 12 noon Tickets: $15

Advanced tickets only!

Featuring Musical Entertainment Contact 519-284-3272 for more information All proceeds support St. Marys Senior Services

Wine & Cheese Social Join the Friendship Centre for a social evening and meet and greet.

Date: January 17, 2013 Time: 7-9pm

Tickets: $5 members; $10 non-members. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.

Please contact the Friendship Centre at 519-284-3272 to reserve your ticket today!

Don’t forget your membership coupon which entitles you to a complimentary glass of wine.

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St. Marys & Area Mobility Service We can take you where you need to go when you need to get there!

Book your holiday transportation early to

ensure availability!

Vehicles will be operating throughout the holiday season!

The Mobility office and Friendship Centre

will be closed Dec. 21st at 4:30 p.m. and will re-open January 2nd.

EasyRide will be closed Dec. 25, 26 and January 1st so please make arrange-ments early (before Dec. 20th at 4:00 p.m.) to ensure availability during the

holiday season.

• Stratford Shopping Shuttle- From your home to Stratford Zellers and Festival Market

Place Mall. The 1st Monday of the month. Cost is $12.00 Round trip. Dates are: December 3rd, January 7th, February 4th, March 4th.

• Weekly Shopping Shuttle– Due to increased demand the Wednesday a.m. Shopping Shuttle to the Independent and downtown will now be offered Wednesdays and Fridays starting in December! Please call EasyRide to book your spot! You can go as much or

as little you wish! 7 spots will be available each day! Cost $5.00 round trip! • Christmas lights tour– December 13th. Leaving the Friendship Centre at 6:00 travel-

ling to Ingersoll and return to the Friendship Centre by 9:00p.m. Call 519-284-3272 for

Group Shuttle Services

St. Marys & Area Mobility Service’s Office is open from 8:00 to 4:30 at the Friendship Centre. Please call the office at 519-284-4010 to register for the service or if you have any questions

or concerns. Transportation is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, but must be pre-arranged during EasyRide Office Hours 8:30-4:00 Monday to Friday by calling 519-272-9875

December 2012

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:30 Quilting 9:00 SWIFT I 9:00 Taoist Tai Chi 10:00 Wellness Together 10:45 Sit & Fit 11:30 Tuck Shop 1:00 Euchre 1:00 Shuffleboard 6:30 Pepper

8:30 Quilting 9:00 Boomer Boot Camp 10:00 SWIFT II 10:00 Adult Skate 1:00 Shuffleboard 6:45 Scrabble/Chess 7:00 Scrapbooking 7:00 SWIFT

9:00 SWIFT I 9:00 Yoga 9:30 Shopping Shuttle 11:00 Chair Yoga 5:00 Supper 6:30 Bid Euchre 6:30 Shuffleboard 7:30 Zumba Advance

9:00 Scrapbooking 9:00 Zumba 50+ 10:00 SWIFT II 1:00 Shuffleboard 6:30 Zumba Beginner 7:00 Duplicate Bridge

9:00 SWIFT I 9:30 Choir 10:00 Adult Skate 11:30 Tuck shop 1:00 Cribbage 1:00 Carpet Bowling

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3

Tuck Shop Menu Tuna Melt

Cream of Tomato

4

Christmas Bingo 7pm

5

HS Supper Pork Chop Scalloped Potatoes

6

Breakfast

7

Christmas Lunch

No Tuck Shop

8

9 10

Tuck Shop menu: Western Sandwich

Chicken Noodle

11

Pepperama

CHAP (Blood Pressure)

YMCA 8:30 to 10:30 AM)

12

HS Supper Chicken

Baked Potatoe

13

Breakfast

14

Tuck Shop Menu:

Egg Salad Broccoli Soup

Movie Afternoon “The Polar Express”

15

16 17

Tuck Shop menu: Salmon Sandwich Cream of Potatoe

“Healthy Learning”

Presentation 10am

18

Cupcake and Sing Along

Social 2:00-3:30pm

19

HS Supper Shephard's Pie

20

NO Breakfast

21

No Tuck Shop

Grocery Giveaway Draw

12 noon

22

23 24 FC Closed

FC Closed

25 FC Closed

Merry Christmas!

26 FC Closed

27 FC Closed

CHAP at

Guardian (10-3)

28 FC Closed

29

30 31

January 2013

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:30 Quilting 9:00 SWIFT I 9:00 Taoist Tai Chi 10:00 Wellness Together 10:45 Sit & Fit 11:30 Tuck Shop 1:00 Euchre 1:00 Shuffleboard 6:30 Pepper

8:30 Quilting 9:00 Boomer Boot Camp 10:00 SWIFT II 10:00 Adult Skate 1:00 Shuffleboard 6:45 Scrabble/Chess 7:00 Scrapbooking 7:00 SWIFT

9:00 SWIFT I 9:00 Yoga 9:30 Shopping Shuttle 11:00 Chair Yoga 1:30 Painting 5:00 Supper 6:30 Bid Euchre 6:30 Shuffleboard 7:30 Zumba Advance

9:00 Scrapbooking 9:00 Zumba 50+ 10:00 SWIFT II 1:00 Shuffleboard 6:30 Zumba Beginner 7:00 Duplicate Bridge

9:00 SWIFT I 10:00 Adult Skate 11:30 Tuck shop 1:00 Cribbage 1:00 Carpet Bowling

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 FC Closed

2 No Supper

FC Open

Welcome Back Bid Euchre

3 Breakfast

4 Tuck Shop

BLT Sandwich Beef Noodle Soup

5

6 7 Tuck Shop

Ham & Cheese Tomato Soup

Welcome Back

Quilters

8

Pepperama

Welcome Back Scrap bookers

Quilters

9

HS Supper Lasagna

Salad

Welcome Back Painters

10

Welcome Back Scrap Bookers

11 Tuck Shop

Monte Cristo Potato Soup

Movie Afternoon “The Blind Side”

Open Crop Night 6-11pm

12

13 14 Tuck Shop

Chicken Wrap Spinach Soup

15

16

HS Supper Almond Chicken

17 Breakfast

Wine & Cheese

Social 7-9

18 Tuck Shop Roast Beef

Red Pepper Soup

19

20 21

Tuck Shop Reuben

Pea Soup

22 23

HS Supper Roast Beef

24 25 Tuck Shop Grill Ham &

Cheese Cr of Veg Soup Reg Day Trip “Masonville &

OLG”

26

27 28 Tuck Shop Fried Egg Veg Soup

Regional Day Trip

“Anna Maes”

Card Class 7-9pm

29

Euchreama

30

Travel Club Information

Night 5pm Dinner

6pm Presentation

31

CHAP at Guardian (10-3)

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February 2013

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:30 Quilting 9:00 SWIFT I 9:00 Taoist Tai Chi 10:00 Wellness Together 10:45 Sit & Fit 11:30 Tuck Shop 1:00 Euchre 1:00 shuffleboard 6:30 Pepper

8:30 Quilting 9:00 Boomer Boot Camp 10:00 SWIFT II 10:00 Adult Skate 1:00 Shuffleboard 6:45 Scrabble/Chess 7:00 Scrapbooking 7:00 SWIFT

9:00 SWIFT I 9:00 Yoga 9:30 Shopping Shuttle 11:00 Chair Yoga 1:30 Painting 5:00 Supper 6:30 Bid Euchre 6:30 Shuffleboard 7:30 Zumba Advance

9:00 Scrapbooking 9:00 Zumba 50+ 10:00 SWIFT II 1:00 Shuffleboard 6:30 Zumba Beginner 7:00 Duplicate Bridge

9:00 SWIFT I 10:00 Adult Skate 11:30 Tuck shop 1:00 Cribbage 1:00 Carpet Bowling

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Tuck Shop

Monte Cristo with Broccoli Soup

2

3 4 Tuck Shop Back Bacon

Tomatoe Soup

5 Fallsview Casino

6 HS Supper

Chicken Stew

7 Breakfast

8 Tuck Shop

Grilled Ham & Cheese

Beef Veg Movie Afternoon

“The Vow” Open Crop

6-11

9

10 11 Tuck Shop

Chicken Salad Sandwich

Potato Soup

Hot Chocolate Social 1-3pm

12 Pepperama

CHAP (Blood

Pressure) YMCA 8:30 to

10:30 AM

13

Valentine’s Supper

Cranberry Chicken

14

15

Tuck Shop menu: Fried Egg

Sandwich with Bean Soup

16

17 18

FC Closed

19

Euchreama **Please note the

date change**

20

HS Supper Ham & Scalloped

Potatoes

21 Breakfast

Spring Décor “Make & Take”

22

Tuck Shop Reuben

Mulligatawny Soup

23

24

25

Tuck Shop Egg Salad Sandwich

‘Vegetable Soup

Card Class

26

No Euchreama

27

28

CHAP at Guardian (10-3)

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