February 2014

NORD - BRIDGE SENIORS

Newsletter

“The Friendly Centre” 1904—13th Ave. North

Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 4W9 Open Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telephone 403-329-3222 Fax 403-329-8824

E-mail: friendly@nordbridgeseniors.com

Mayor Chris Spearman and Nord-Bridge President Jim Hahn

during the “Mayor’s Lunch & Chat” presentation on AMBULANCE DISPATCH CONSOLIDATION, January 10, 2014. Leth-

bridge Fire Chief, Brian Cornforth was also on hand to explain how EMS works and the pathway of communica-

tions beginning with your 911 call to a successful emergency response.

Don’t forget your Honey on Valentine’s Day!

MEMBERSHIP: OPEN TO ALL SENIORS AGE 55 PLUS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: TO YOUNGER INDIVIDUALS WHOSE SPOUSE IS 55 AND A MEMBER.

2013-2014 NORD-BRIDGE SENIORS

EXECUTIVE President Jim Hahn Vice-President Pat Santa Treasurer Roberta Svennes Secretary Marilynn Heaton Past-President Harry Fischer BOARD OF DIRECTORS FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR Delores Bourk Kaz Tomomitsu Eva Deringer Clay Olsen Rodney Foster Walter “Red” Nowell Donna Takeda Elaine Molyneux Paul White ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Executive Director Randy Smith Sr. Administrative Ass’t Kathleen Filkowski (Wed, Thur, Fri) Administrative Assistant Shirley Trefan (Mon, Tues, Wed) Financial Officer Roberta Svennes Bookkeeper Tracy Beauchemin Director of Programming David Ng Reception Supervisor Valerie Arkinstall Reception Assistant Heather Belle Rentals Kathleen Filkowski / Shirley Trefan Chef Manager Kayla Little Cook II Sally Reyna DR/Kitchen Assistant Gail Krysak Janitorial Marco & Carla Escobar

ON-SITE PARTNER PROGRAMS & SERVICES Alberta Health Call Centre 1-877-644-9992 FSNA Allyn Mills 403-328-0801 Chinook Lifecare Assoc. Jane-Anne 403-330-1170 Leth. Community Network Alan Schneider 403-317-7799

PROGRAMS, COMMITTEES, CONVENERS, & BOARD REPRESENTATIVES*

(* indicates individual on Board responsible for Program Area) (** indicates “Emeritus”)

ADMIN. PROGRAMS By-Laws & Policies Comm. Marilynn Heaton * (Chair), Harry Fis- cher, Gordon Kometz, Judy Cartwright Crafts Boutique Heather Newsham Finance Committee Roberta Svennes * (Chair), Jim Hahn, Clay Olsen, Frank Deane, Harry Fischer, Mike Bennett Memberships Shirley Trefan Newsletter Kathy Filkowski (Production & Sales) Nominations Committee Harry Fischer * (Chair), Mary Potvin, Clay Olsen, Dan Deringer Seniors Helping Seniors Harry Fischer, Norene Easthope CARDS & BOARD GAMES Rodney Foster*, Board Rep Contract Bridge Kathy Ludwig Crib Mike Bennett, Vi Segouin Euchre Rodney Foster Military Whist Ruth Balogh Trump Whist Pat Veres Norwegian Whist Pat Veres Scrabble Sheila Brust, Jenny Oleksy** Texas Hold’em Butch Olsen Duplicate Bridge Pat Kincade EDUCATION Elaine Molyneux *, Board Rep Oil Painting Yosh Hattori Paper Tole Hazel Harvie Wood Carving Don Johnson Watercolor Glenice Caffyn Drawing Glenice Caffyn Watercolor Club Sandy Baceda, Bea Crawford** Krafters Koffee Klub Jo-Ann Adams Quilters Group Marilyn Martens Nord-Bridge Card Crafters Pat Kincade

Computer Training Lethbridge Community Network Library Marie Areshenko, Janet Bobinec Mind Joggers Judy Knox, Jack Simmons Ted Sillito, Melvin Horn FUNDRAISING Pat Santa *, Board Rep GAMING Harry Fischer *, Board Rep Casino Coordinator Mike Bennett In-House Bingo Coordinators Shirley Cavanaugh & Frances Wallace Monday Jam Draws Helen Gepneris, Blaine Hyggen Winners Bingo Rep/Co-ord Bonnie Hammond Winners Bingo Alternate Leonard Hutchinson HEALTH & FITNESS Paul White *, Board Rep Keep Fit Classes Erin Ko & Melanie Hillaby Tai Chi Lynn Hunter-Johnston Yoga/Pilates Melanie Hillaby Fitball/Exercise With Arthritis T. J. Dunn Zumba Jeannie Williamson Fitness 55 Club Jim Scott (Volunteer Trainer) OUTREACH Donna Takeda*, Board Rep Bereavement Cards Valerie Arkinstall Get Well Cards & Visits Lydia Prokop/Chris Figenshau Keep-in-Touch Program Valerie Arkinstall Outreach Program Mary Potvin SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Eva Deringer*, Board Rep Decorations Eva Deringer Monday Music Jams Roy Swidinsky Senior Music Makers Barbara Stewart Socials Committee & Specials Eva Deringer Social Dance Karen Hooper Clogging Sandy Nowell Line Dancing A.M./P.M. Della Howg Handbells Lucy Graham SPORTS & RECREATION Walter Nowell *, Board Rep Bocce Clay Olsen Carpet Bowling Norene Irwin, Woody Neely Darts Ken Bobinec Dragon Boat Team Eileen Sawatsky, Dawn Vickers Floor Curling Alice Strickland, Iva Thiessen Golf Harry Fischer Pool Vacant Shuffleboard Clay Olsen Table Tennis Jerry Mikusek, Dave Bergen Tournament Awards Luncheon Dan Deringer TRAVEL Vacant, Board Rep Travel Trip Bookings Valerie Arkinstall Bus Bookings Kathy Filkowski, Shirley Trefan Driver Co-ordination —Travel Trips Valerie Arkinstall Driver Co-ordination — Card Trips Mike Bennett Vehicle (Bus 2) Maintenance Clay Olsen

VOLUNTEERISM Delores Bourk *, Board Rep Building Set-up Volunteers Clay Olsen, Harry Fischer Volunteer Committee Delores Bourk, Eva D., Elaine M.

AFFILIATIONS Clay Olsen *, Board Rep ACA Representative Harry Fischer Alberta 55 Plus—Zone 1 Mike Bennett, Clay Olsen 2015 AB 55 Plus Winter Games Liais. David Ng Economic Development Leth. Mike Bennett (through Feb. 2015) Health Education Presentations David Ng (and Alberta Health) Lethbridge Seniors Forum David Ng N-B Income Tax Program Harry Fischer, David Ng, Sheila Brust SASCC (So AB Srs Centre Coalition) Jim Hahn, Roberta Svennes, Harry Fischer, Randy Smith Alberta Assoc. of Senior Centres Randy Smith Go Seniors Society Clay Olsen, Delores Bourk New Horizons for Seniors Program Harry Fischer

View our Website

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

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Nord-Bridge Meetings Reminder

Each Month Outreach Committee First Monday 9:30 a.m. Winners Bingo Committee Second Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting Second Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Finance Committee Last Thursday 9:00 a.m. Executive Meeting First Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Annually Annual General Meeting First Wed of March 9:30 a.m. General Member Meeting First Wed of November 9:30 a.m.

Go Seniors Society Regular Board Meetings Feb., April, June, October Second Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Annually Annual General Meeting First Tuesday of April 9:00 a.m.

#16, 495 W.T. Hill Blvd. S., Lethbridge T1J 1Y6 (403) 320-1488 or 1-800-561-7749

PLEASE NOTE OUR

NEW ADDRESS

www.medichair.com

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

PRESIDENT’S REPORT by Jim Hahn

Our major joint fundraiser with LSCO, “Old Favourites” at the Yates is not being planned for this February. Our cast and crew would like to take a break for one year due to job commitments. The performers – Jeff Carlson, Jordana Kohn, Andre Royer, Erica Hunt, Scott Carpenter, Arlene Bedster and Kelly Roberts are our “favourites”. We started with a one time show and due to popular demand we had 4 good runs. It’s hard to believe that almost a year has past since our last AGM! This year five Board positions are open for election. I encourage you to consider letting your name stand for nomination; or encourage someone else you think would be an asset to our Board of Directors to stand for elec-tion. It is a great volunteer experience! Nomination forms are available at the Front Desk or talk to Harry Fischer. I have reviewed my succession plan and have decided to let my name stand for a third and final year as your President. It is also time for our annual Miners Memorial Raffle. I send spe-cial “Thanks!” to all the donors. Leister’s Home Care has given us the grand prize, a “Pride” lift chair with heat and massage. There are five more prizes to be awarded and you can see them on the poster within this News-letter! Tickets are available at Nord-Bridge Centre. Harry Fischer has volun-teered to manage the ticket sales for us. See him for a book(s) of tickets and let’s have a sellout this year! Thanks for your help and support of our Raffle(s)! In December, our Board passed a resolution to support the City of Lethbridge position to oppose a plan by the Province to centralize ambu-lance dispatch service. At the time of writing, we still have not received a response from Minister Horne’s office. Our consolidated system has been tried by many emergency crises in recent years with great success. We are told that our system is the envy of many cities not just in Alberta, but in North America! Our senior citizens are very dependent on an emergency system that works and are fearful of any changes at this time. To better understand how our consolidated emergency system works, we were pleased to have Mayor Chris Spearman and Fire Chief Brian Cornforth come to Nord-Bridge Centre on January 10. Thanks to the Mayor and Fire Chief for taking the time to visit with us and answer our questions. I want to congratulate Bob Tarleck who has just been appointed to the Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta. Bob will represent the South Region, one of six regions. Members of this Council report to the Minister of Health, Hon. Fred Horne, and the Associate Minister of Seniors, Dave Quest. Bob is a member of Nord-Bridge and understands senior’s issues. Good Luck, Bob; we look forward to working with you!

Remember – Keep Active and Stay Connected!

Jim Hahn, President

We hope you enjoy your association with “the Friendly Centre”

Jan Willms Jane Burkett Laura Inkster

Mary Mooney Nadia Zacchigna Stu Inkster

Charles Karel Irena Milcev Dennis Nay

Lia Wade Elsie McGrath Joanne Nay

Rae Hopkins Marilyn Anderson Grace Au

Tim Stanton Rose Hamilton Joy Baxter

Jacqueline Mooney Jorgen Maegaard Jeannette Wallin

Maureen Mather Cathy Grant Alvina Millar

Dale Mather Rose Marie Litwin Kathy Leavitt

Lloyd Edwards Dicksy Maneschyn Vera Wyton

Holly Tait Doris LeBlanc Hans LeBlanc

Helga Nekich Larry Tabish Willy Dykslag

Pam Parker Laura Thielen Ann Waldie

Sherry Pinchak Gale Iwaasa Bud Grouette

Mel Kast Laurie-Lynn Millar Erwin Yule

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Janice Ross 403.330.4482 Wendy Gillett 403.388.4122

Give us a call regarding …

Affordable Pre-arrangement Options

Evergreen’s Budget ~ Conscious Pricing

Because Cost Is An Option

We lessen the expense ~

Not the care

Ph. 403-329-4934

Greg Weadick, MLA L E T H B R I D G E W E S T Associate Minister of Regional Recovery

And Reconstruction - Southeast

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

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

Lethbridge, AB T1J 2J7

We are pleased to announce that our building is equipped with Shaw) Go WiFi. To connect at Nord-Bridge: 1. Access the network / WiFi settings on

your device. 2. Select ShawOpen from the list of net-

works. 3. Open your browser. 4. Sign in using your @shaw.ca email ad-

dress and password. Any questions? Please call 1 888 472 2222 or visit http://www.shaw.ca/internet/wifi/.

This is a free service to Nord-Bridge provided by Shaw.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Greetings Members; We had 45 new members join Nord-Bridge in January 2014. WOW … welcome to “The Friendly Centre”!!! Actually there were even a few more new members in January, but because of space, some names will appear in next month’s Newsletter. To our long-time members, please invite these new faces to join your table for coffee or lunch. You might also suggest some programs, services, and activities that will make them feel right at home. A friendly smile, helpful directions within the building, and a welcoming hand will also do lots to help our Centre continue to grow. I am pleased to report in 2013, membership totaled 1,322 individuals. This represented a net increase of 2.2% for the year. Our annual increase might even be viewed as more significant, except each year we loose members to health factors and moving into care facilities (percentage not available at time of preparing this report), and regrettably to death (4.8% in 2013). Our practice is to honour these individuals at the March 5, 2014 Annual General Membership Meeting. Other 2013 year-end statistics that might interest members include 48,649 sign-ins at the Front Desk. This number does not include those who used the South West rear entrance and did not proceed to sign-in at the Front Desk; and it does not include members and other visitors that used the Centre during evening hours. For your info, both the Multi-Purpose Hall and Community Room spaces are generally booked 5 – 6 evenings per week (many for Nord-Bridge programming), so our ac-tual Centre visitation is much higher. We also report that 79 Nord-Bridge members used the Go Friendly Shuttle service in 2013. Total person trips were 4,172 (rides), representing an increased volume of 7.9%. We thank City Council, Lethbridge Transit, and Access-A-Ride staff for supporting this program that keeps seniors engaged in the community, and facilitates safe travel and good health for seniors. In terms of our building, you will notice we are replacing the light fixtures salvaged from the prior structure when we purchased and ren-ovated our facility in 2000. New lighting is being installed in the Dun-ford Diner and Annex, and in some corridors. These new fixtures will double illumination, while also reducing our energy consumption by one third in the affected areas. Our new digital signage system is also saving trees. We hope you are happy that Nord-Bridge is environmen-tally conscious. On the building, we will also be making some parking lot and access improvements in the spring. More details on these pro-jects will be available at the March AGM. Finally, you will notice we are adding some color to this month’s Newsletter. I thank Kathy for spearheading this initiative. Thanks also to Shirley for her involvements. These enhancements will evolve over the next few issues. Respectfully yours,

Randy Smith

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE BUFFET AT NORD-BRIDGE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4 Shrove Tuesday, Apocreas, Fashnacht, Mardi Gras - what do these words mean? In plain English they mean “Pancake Day”. Shrove Tuesday is a day of celebration as well as penitence, because it’s the last day before lent. On this day, in many countries people indulge themselves on foods that traditionally weren’t allowed during Lent. Pancakes are eaten on this day because they contain fat, butter and eggs which were forbidden during Lent. In March our regular “First Wednesday Breakfast Buffet” will be changed to Tuesday, March 4 in recognition of SHROVE TUESDAY. Available from 8:30 to 10:00 in the Dunford Diner.

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LUNCH WITH CITY COUNCILORS

Councilor Jeff Coffman, Friday, Feb. 21

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HELP IS AT HAND

Chinook LifeCare has been providing emergency re-sponse service for over 27 years to clients in Leth-bridge, Taber and sur-rounding communities. Visit our office at Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre to view all the options for ex-tending independent living.

Councilor Ryan

Parker, Tuesday,

Feb. 4

Learn more about our City’s governance and our representatives in our comfortable and convenient Dunford Diner. All City Councilors are encouraged to join us frequently. Confirm your visits by e-mail to friendly@nordbridgeseniors.com.

Affordable lifeline within the Community

Councilor Blaine

Hyggen Friday, Feb. 28

NORD-BRIDGE MEMBER APPOINTED TO SACA

After a lengthy recruitment pro-cess, former Mayor and Nord-Bridge member Robert Tarleck has been ap-pointed by Order in Council to repre-sent the South Zone on the Seniors Advisory Council of Alberta (SACA), with a term to expire on December 17, 2016. We congratulate Bob on this important appointment. The Seniors Advisory Council of Alberta (SACA) is responsible for ad-vising the Province on matters relating to Alberta’s sen-iors. It is a government appointed body that reports through the Minister of Health, the Hon. Fred Horne. The Council gathers information on issues important to seniors by consulting with older Albertans and seniors’ organizations in communities across the province. The suggestions and feedback gathered are used to develop advice on legislation, policies, funding and coordination of programs and services for seniors. Their vision is “to increase the recognition of seniors as one of Alberta’s most respected and valuable resources”. Tarleck was nominated by Nord-Bridge, and we are confident that he will be an exemplary representative on the Council. He has proven to be a tireless volunteer and pubic servant over many years. He has also demonstrated a genuine commitment to senior citizens and has supported many organizations that provide pro-grams and services to seniors, including Nord-Bridge and LSCO. With his skills, knowledge and public expe-riences, he will provide meaningful contributions to the Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta, with objectivity and fairness.

#8, 1904 - 13 Ave. North

Lethbridge, Alberta 403-320-1170

Duplicate Bridge Duplicate bridge is now

running every Tuesday

afternoon in the Dunford

Diner Annex. Even if you don't have a partner,

please join us and we will find you a partner.

Come and have fun with our new program. If you

prefer Contract Bridge, we offer that program on

Monday and Friday afternoons.

Pat Kincade

www.mbfunerals.com

Programmer’s Report by David Ng From the Desk of Val January was a busy month at the

Front Desk. We processed numerous mem-bership renewals and signed up 45 NEW members. That’s quite a lot and we extend a warm, friendly welcome to all of them. May-be sometime you’ll let us take your pictures for our “Rogue’s Gallery”. We are also missing a lot of renewing members so you too should drop by and we will take your picture. It helps us get to know you better. I warmly welcome Dianne Nemeth as a NEW Front Desk volunteer who works on Tuesday afternoons. Dianne brings us valued office skills, some of which she honed while working for the City of Lethbridge.

February can be a blue month because it is winter, and the days are still quite short. But that is no excuse to stay at home. You can phone the Centre and arrange for our Go Friendly Shuttle to pick you up and bring you to the Centre (so you can participate in your favourite activities) and then take you back home safely. Check out the travel board along with the NEW information monitors mounted throughout the Centre. There are some NEW exciting trav-el outings planned that may suit you if you have the urge to get out of town and see beyond the horizon.

We wish Pat Santa, our V.P. and Friday afternoon Front Desk volunteer, a speedy recovery from a seriously broken ankle sustained when she fell on ice. Please be careful everyone! Valerie Arkinstall

BOTTOMS! By Gloria Johnson Have you ever paid attention to bottoms? They come in dif-ferent sizes such as small, large and in between. Some are low, some are higher, some wiggle, some bounce, some even flop! Some are rather flat, others rather round. They are something we cannot be without or leave behind. They look different on a ‘him’ or a ‘her’, in tight pants, or in baggy, sloppy pants or even in shorts. This is not a topic we discuss in general con-versation. We look, we see, but quietly. So many things are held within. Sometimes that’s good, sometimes not so good. If you pay attention to bottoms as you walk down the street, just smile and without a word spoken, you will find it very interesting, perhaps amusing, and wonder what others see or think about your bottom. It still is not a topic to discuss with others, but to just watch and see in silence.

The Mind Joggers: Edward (Ted) Sillito, Jack Simmons, Judy Knox and Melvin Horn are conveners for “The Mind Joggers Writing Group”. The Mind Joggers recognize that each of us has memories that are im-portant to record for future generations. They are here to offer encour-agement and support as you get started writing. Drop-in to our Dunford Diner Annex any Thursday morning at 9:30 to see if this program is for you. You are most welcome to share stories and discussions with them.

David

Groundhog day is February 2nd. According to folklore, if the groundhog does not see its shadow then spring will come early. If the groundhog sees its shadow then winter will con-tinue for 6 more weeks. I really hope that shad-ow is nowhere to be seen on February 2nd! February will be filled with presentations and FREE neck and back massages starting with the Lethbridge College Mas-sage Therapy students on Monday, February 10th from 10 am - 12 pm in the Craft Room. On Wednesday, February 12th at 10:30 am in the Dunford Diner Annex, Dr. Aaron Bridge from Bridge Chiropractic will present “Positive Stress: How to maximize your exercise efforts for weight loss and healthy aging”. On Wednesday, February 26th , also in the Annex at 10:30, Servus Credit Union will talk about financial fraud and how seniors can protect themselves. Be sure to attend because Servus will have coffee and goodies for everyone plus a door prize for one lucky participant. On Friday, February 28th from 10:30 am - 12 pm in the South View Meeting Room, students from the Southern Al-berta Institute of Massage will be here to give FREE neck and back massages. The massages are on a first come first served basis, so be sure to make your way down the hall on the mas-sage dates. 2014 will be our 9th year of participating in Canada Reve-nue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Nord-Bridge volunteers will once again help file your 2013 basic income tax return. The program starts on Monday, March 3rd. However, you can leave your name at the Front Desk now, and Sheila will contact you in late February to arrange a convenient appointment.

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WIN CAZH AT NORD-BRIDGE! DAILY 50/50 DRAW

Nord-Bridge hosts a Daily 50/50 Draw to help raise

much needed funds. Half of the proceeds go to the

Centre.

IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST:

1. Hold a current REGULAR, ASSOCIATE

or LIFE Membership.

2. Cost to play is 25¢

3. Draws will be made at 12:15 p.m.

4. After the draw, members may

sign-in for the next day’s draw.

RECENT WINNERS

MONTHLY 50/50 Toonie Draw Nord-Bridge holds a “Monthly 50/50 Toonie Draw”

on the third or fourth Friday of each month.

Members do not have to be present to win. The

Nord-Bridge share of proceeds is dedicated to Pro-

gramming. TO PLAY:

1. Fill out an envelope for the draw

at the draw desk in the Dunford

Diner.

2. Drop a Toonie into the envelope

and deposit it into the Draw Box.

3. Come out to lunch on “draw day” to see if you

are the winner. The more times you enter, the

more chances you have of winning!

JANUARY WINNER…

Lois Clark $150.00 Next Draw February 28, 2014

SOUND SYSTEM DRAW Proceeds of Monday Jam draws are

earmarked to assist with sound system

and AV costs in the building.

MONDAY JAM 50/50 WINNERS Jan 6 Irene Snopek $43; Lydia Prokop $43 Jan 13 Kara Lynn $44; Sally Reyna $44 Jan 20 Harry Wright $43; Harry Wright $42 Jan 27 David Stock $50; Larry McTighe $50 Thanks Jammers, Volunteers and Patrons. Thanks also

to Helen Gepneris & Blaine Hyggen for selling tickets at Monday Jams.

Della Howg $113.25 Jan. 15

Josephine Bier $96.25 Jan. 28

NORD-BRIDGE BUILDING FUND

RECENT INDIVIDUAL, GROUP & CORPORATE DONORS

NORD-BRIDGE IN-HOUSE BINGO Cumulative proceeds from Jan 1, 2014

Through Jan. 24, 2014: $ 1,650.00

BUILDING FUND UPDATE: Goal Achieved Total Fund-Raising Goal $6,250,000

From City of Lethbridge 750,000 82%

From Various Provincial Grants 2,500,000 66%

From Various Federal Grants 500,000 7%

From Nord-Bridge

- by Fundraising 2,500,000 80%

Total Contributions to our

Building Fund 1998 through January 2014 $ 2,000,733 Still needed by N-B Fundraising $ 499,267

$6.50

Friday Lunch Specials $6.50

(2) Fish & Chips with Coleslaw

Every Friday...plus...

Feb. 7 Chicken Breast w/Pineapple Salsa, Rice & Veg Feb. 14 Valentine’s Luncheon (Advance Ticket Required) Soup/Sandwich/Snacks in the M.P. Hall Feb. 21 Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes & Veg Feb. 28 Salmon Parmesan Risotto & Veg

Next Breakfast Buffet - February 5, 2014

All You Can Eat

Breakfast Buffet

First Wednesday of

each month

We Thank Bonnie Hammond and

her team of over 20 volunteers who work up to nine Winner’s Bingo events every month. Their dedication has translated to Big Money for our Centre. Winner’s Bingo year-to-date revenue is... 11,906.00

Alden & Mildred Fletcher $200

Denise Cole $200 Andrew Alm $1,200

Russell Scratch $500 Doreen Irwin $200

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Come in every third Wednesday of the

month for CUSTOMER

APPRECIATION Free food for all players starting at

11:30 or 5:15 (while supplies

last) And... ask about the

monthly BIRTHDAY

BASH On the last Monday of each month. It’s

fun and it’s free!

Thursday is

SENIORS

DAY!

Half-price

Regular &

Gold Cards

for all players

60+ For more information

Call 403-327-7454

A Whole New

Experience!

Two blocks west of the Casino on

Crowsnest Trail

LOGO HISTORY The Nord-Bridge Seniors logo represents three people linked to-gether, after the fashion of the Leth-bridge Canadian Pacific High Level Bridge. Just as the crisscrossing of the support beams within the trestle adds strength to a bridge, seniors linked together in friendship, activity and unity receive strength from one anoth-er. The colours of the logo represent the diversity of individu-al members within Nord-Bridge. Nord-Bridge prides itself as being “the Friendly Centre”. We hope you remember this message each time you look at our logo.

Free Initial Legal Consultation

Wills...Estate Planning... and other matters as you may require.

Nord-Bridge offers this service through

NOLAN JOHNSON OF HUCKVALE

WILDE HARVIE MACLENNAN

Upcoming FREE consultation dates:

Fridays, Feb. 14 & Mar. 14

between the hours of 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Contact the Front Desk to schedule

an appointment. Phone: (403)329-3222

Nord-Bridge Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Our free Tax Program will begin on March 3, 2014 (for income received in 2013). PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers will not be able to prepare returns for incomes over $35,000 for a single person; over $45,000 for a cou-ple; returns for deceased or bankrupt persons; individ-uals with investment income over $1,000; or any com-plex tax situation. To make an appointment, please visit the Nord-Bridge Recep-tion Desk or call 403-329-3222. This is a FREE service; HOWEVER, donations to Nord-Bridge would be greatly appreciated.

Notice to Members

Annual General Meeting Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 9:30 a.m.

Multi-Purpose Hall Only certain programs and areas of Nord-Bridge will be

open during the AGM. These include:

The Dunford Dining Room

Nord Bridge Fitness 55 Plus Club/Room

And naturally, our commercial tenants’ stores

All other programs will be cancelled, and rooms locked by Board Policy,

to encourage members to attend the AGM.

Being calm and positive helps those around you to say calm and positive too!

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COFFEE WITH A CONSTABLE

Lethbridge Police Services Constable Les Vonkeman will sit down and chat with you about any concerns you have regarding law enforcement or elder abuse. Constable Vonkeman will be here the sec-ond Wednesday of each month 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Chat with him on February 12th, in the Dunford Diner.

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

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

Jim Hillyer, MP Lethbridge 255 8th St. S

Lethbridge, AB T1J 4Y1 403-320-0070

e-mail: hillyer@jimhillyer.com

Bridget A. Pastoor, MLA Lethbridge East

Contact Bridget at: 2816 - 5th Avenue North Lethbridge, AB T1H 0P1

Phone: 403-320-1011 lethbridge.east@assembly.ab.ca

CONDOLENCES The month of January was not a good month. We lost members Ruth Olsen, wife of Butch Olsen; Lou Burton; Richard Zuback; Velta Wish-newski; and Lillian Lastuka. Wally and Joyce Ellingson lost a son; Frank & Justine Sera lost

a daughter-in-law; and Edward Schnurr lost his wife. Several members suffered falls due to icy roads and pathways. PLEASE BE CAREFUL. Pat Santa, our VP broke her ankle due to icy conditions. Get well wishes to Andy Alm who is in hospital.

Thanks again to Lydia Prokop, our Nord-Bridge angel. Her visits to our sick and elderly do so much to lift their spirits. Her efforts on behalf of ill mem-bers are invaluable.

EUCHRE REPORT EUCHRE REPORT EUCHRE REPORT Euchre is fun

Euchre is quick So come on out

And learn some new tricks.

We teach Euchre at 12:30 pm on Wednesday and play from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We then break for coffee and con-

versation in the Dunford Diner. Join us!

Rodney Foster, Convener

Outreach Report by Mary Potvin

Our first social of 2014 on January 20th, “Winter

Wonderland” was attended by 106 guests, and 20 volunteers. As usual, everyone greatly en-joyed the musical entertainment of “Oscar & Yvonne”. We also enjoyed a few games of Card Bingo. Door prizes were won by Tyler of Dacapo, and Marion of Quest. Our February 10

th so-

cial “Hearts & Roses” will feature musical en-tertainment by the ever popular “Tom & Curt”. Please register early as seating is limited and this event will “sell out”.

Nord-Bridge Seniors

Fitness 55 Club LETHBRIDGE’S NEWEST FITNESS FACILITY

Nord-Bridge membership, plus a special

user fee is applicable. Fees approved

by the Board as follows:

Annual Pass - $180 Monthly Pass - $18 20 Visit Pass - $25

There is also a $10 refundable deposit on the electronic access key fob.

Meet with Jim Scott, Certified Personal Trainer Wednesday mornings, for safe training tips and

motivational goal setting advice.

L.A. SHUTTLE Express Passenger Service

Between Lethbridge and Calgary

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

Airport Service, Medical Appointments

Residential Drop off and Pick up

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Seniors Information—Anyone seeking information on Alberta’s programs and services for seniors may contact the Alberta Sup-ports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992, or help themselves to printed materials on display at Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre. Information is also available online at www.health.ab.ca.

Alberta Government – Seniors Information

Sheila Brust, Convener

PLAYING THE “H” Rearrange the letters in the words below to make three five-letter words when an “H” is added.

“What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work?” “A Stick.”

Happy Roses, Candy, Chocolate and

Valentines to all!

Jo Ann & Allan Kelly sutton group - lethbridge

1010 3rd Ave. South

403.320.6411

Selling or buying your home? Call today!

DART REPORT by Ken Bobinec The In-House Tournament was finished in December. WINNERS IN MEN’S SINGLES WERE: Gold - Bob Lemay Silver - Jack James Bronze - Ken Bobinec WINNERS IN WOMEN’S SINGLES WERE: Gold - Eva Deringer Silver - Iva Thiessen Bronze - Janet Bobinec WINNERS IN DOUBLES WERE: Gold - Jack James & Ken Bobinec Silver - Donna Lemay & Bill McTighe & Jerry Schwartz Bronze - Alice Strickland & Iva Thiessen

We had a great turnout for the tournament. We are now back to our normal program schedule. Anyone wishing to play darts is invited to join us any Wednesday at 1:00 pm.

Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre

IN-HOUSE BINGO

Friday Afternoon

Bonanza Pre-call 1:00 pm Games Start 1:30 pm Regular Book - $5.00 3 Extra Games - $1.00 each

Pay Outs & the number of regular players continue to grow!

Transportation is available for members; $3.00 each way. Phone Front Desk at least one day ahead at 329-3222 to confirm.

Join us in the Dunford Diner Annex on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. for some

great Scrabble and Laughs! EVERYONE WELCOME!

NORD-BRIDGE HOSTS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY APPOINTMENT AS FOLLOWS: Free Hearing Consultations February

5. Free Legal Consultations February 14. Call 403-329-3222 to schedule an appointment.

CHALK MORPH USHER

ANSWERS

Dr. Linh Le & Team General Dentistry

Implants Friendly Caring Professional Team VELscope Cancer Screening Insurance Plans Accepted Cosmetic Dentistry Emergency & New Patients Welcome

www.absolutedental.ca 403-328-0132 1268 - 6 Ave. North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 5T7

HOSACK DENTURE

CLINIC LTD. Formerly Dietrich Denture Clinic

Allen N. Hosack, DD

Denture Specialist

Improving southern Albertans’ smiles for 2 Generations

403-327-7244

1-877-467-2251 TOLL FREE

604—6th Street South, Lethbridge, AB

Equilibrated Dentures

Quality Custom Precision Dentures

Partial & Implant Dentures

Relines & Repairs

Professional &

Courteous

Spring

Window Cleaning

Service

Put the sparkle back into your view!

Marco Escobar

403.393.6764

skyview@gmail.com

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PLEASE NOTE: ALL NON-MEMBERS must pay an additional $10 for all Nord-Bridge trips.

Go Friendly Shuttle. Winter is here but there’s no need to stay at home. Call

the Centre at 403-329-3222, the day before to get your name on the bus schedule. PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME YOUR NAME IS ON THE LIST. The cost is $3.00 each way. Pay cash or use your L.A. Transit BREEZE CARD.

TRAVEL NEWS

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

LOCAL CASINO Cost: $8.00 Bus departs Centre at 9:30 a.m. and arrives at the Casino by 11:15 a.m. You get a FREE lunch while you GAMBLE. Bus departs Casino for home at 3:00 pm.

VACATIONLAND HOLIDAYS LIMITED CALIFORNIA SUPREME 2014 TOUR

Professionally Escorted Motorcoach Tour…. 14 days, 13 nights, Feb 27 through March 12. Stops in Helena, Jackpot, Reno, Millbrae, Fresno, Las Vegas, Wendover. Stunning scenery, casinos, vineyards, etc. This tour has it all! Cost: $2000 - based on double occupancy. Nord-Bridge receives a commission if you book with us. Please contact Val to reserve.

Triple D Tours

REGISTER NOW FOR THESE 2014 TRIPS!

1. Spokane Shopping Getaway - Apr 25-28, 2014 2. Yellowstone National Park - Jun 21-26, 2014 Historic Virginia City Ghost Town; Butte; Helena; Old Faithful, etc. 3. Deadwood, South Dakota - Aug 31-Sept 6, 2014 4 Spokane Shopping Getaway - Oct. 24-27, 2014 5. Cross Iron Mills Mall - Dec 9th & 10th, 2014 Shopping and Light Tour

And in 2016: 6. Treasures of China - April 2016 If you are interested in any of these trips, registration flyers are now available. Complete the forms and return them to the Front Desk.

Contact Donna at Triple D Tours 403-394-0349 or tripledtours@hotmail.com for additional information

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT NORD-BRIDGE GETS A COMMISSION ON EACH TRIP BOOKED HERE AT NORD-BRIDGE SENIORS CENTRE

STAGE WEST, CALGARY “Unnecessary Farce”

February 26, 2014

Cost: $85 Members $95 Non-Members (includes bus, dinner & show) A smash hit with 2 hours of non-stop laughter. LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE. Lots of seats available. Payment deadline is Feb. 12/14.

Thursday, April 24, 2014 ROSEBUD DINNER

THEATRE “The Diary of Ann Frank” A story told by a young girl in hiding with her fam-ily during World War II.

COST: $100 (INC. BUS, SHOW, AND MEAL) We will be travelling on a Carefree Bus.

Coming IN APRIL 2014 . . . .

TRAVEL NEWS

January was a cold month so our travel was restricted to local destinations. The friendly Roll ‘N Stroll” program resumed, we took a trip to the Movie Mill, and the gamblers went to the local casino. We’ll crank up the excitement in the spring!

Calgary’s GLENBOW MUSEUM for their exhibit of “WORN TO BE WILD” – leather jackets including the jacket that Elvis Presley wore and his motorcycle.

Date: Thursday, March 27/14 COST: $65 (Inc. bus, tour, admission) Buy own lunch.

Stettler Train Fall Colours Excursion Date: September 26-27/14. We are taking names NOW so leave your name at the front desk. If there is enough interest, the train has to be booked in March.

SOMETHING NEW & DIFFERENT A tour of the “Canmore Chocolate Factory” coming sometime in June. We are taking names NOW if there is enough interest. This would be an overnight trip, with additional attractions included.

Thursday, Febr. 13, 2014 – Got the February blahs and need to get out of town? Sign up for a great MYSTERY outing, guaranteed fun . COST: $25 (INC. BUS AND LUNCH) Bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. and will return at 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 12/13 – Get looped & get hooked on this exciting outing to the Chinook Honey Farm and learn how to make honey wine. COST: $42 (INC. Bus & tour). We will have lunch somewhere in Okotoks at your own cost. BUS WILL DEPART CENTRE – 8:45 A.M. and will return at about 4:30 P.M.

Coming SOON . . . .

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HIGH IMPACT MEDIA…

...has donated 2 season tickets to Nord-Bridge for the Lethbridge Hurricanes 2013-2014 season.

FREE

TICKETS

If you are interested in entering a

draw for a chance to win a pair of tick-ets on a certain date, please enter

your name and phone number on the draw sheets. Draw sheets are located

in the main corridor. Draws will be

made a week in advance of the games. Win great seats and cheer on the

Hurricanes all season!

Thank you! HIGH

IMPACT

lethbridge

media

Luncheon

Fri., February 14th 11:30 a.m. Cost: $10.00 Advance tickets only.

MENU

Roast Beef, sage mashed potatoes, carrots,

Spinach salad with strawberries, feta, bacon

with raspberry vinaigrette and a bun.

Red Velvet Cupcakes with

chocolate strawberries.

SORRY SOLD OUT

1904 - 13 Ave. North

Need transportation? Members can book a ride on our “Go Friendly Shuttle”. The cost is $3 each way or use your Breeze Card! Call 403-329-3222 to reserve your ride.

NORD-BRIDGE 2014 AGM &

BOARD ELECTION

Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 9:30 a.m. Nominations Notice for Board

& Executive Positions

At the Association’s upcoming Annual General Meeting, scheduled for March 5, 2014, 9:30 am, the membership of Nord-Bridge will be asked to elect a new Executive. This occurs annually.

In addition, at least 4 Board members will be elected at the 2014 AGM. (One [1] of the four [4] new Directors will be elected to fill the Board vacancy created when Bob Bunn moved from So. Alberta).

By-laws relating to Nord-Bridge’s annual elections state: Executive Nominees - Excepting for the Past President, all Execu-tive Officer positions are elected annually, for a 1 year term. To quali-fy for Executive positions, members must have served on the most recent Board, and have been a Director for a period of at least one year. (see By-Law Items 7.2 and 7.2.3) in the Library.) Board Nominees - must be members in “good standing”. No length of membership is specified. (per By-Law Item 7.1.4).

To read more about our elections, see the By-Laws available within the Library or at the Front Desk.

If you are interested in serving on the Board or Executive, please complete a “Nomination Form”, available at the Front Desk. Nominations close Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 4:30 pm.

Questions can be directed to Nominations Chair, Harry Fischer, or to Committee members Clay Olsen or Mary Potvin. Questions can also be directed to any Board member.