The Official Monthly Newsletter of
GREATER FOREST LAWN 55+ SOCIETY Telephone: 403-272-4661 Fax: 403-272-6153 Website: www.gfls.org
Board of Directors: President: Past President 1st Vice President: 2nd Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary: Directors: Betty Clarke Mel Critchfield Lorna Diprose Jack Hill Margaret Neyedly Lyle Singular Pauline Simpson
Cordella Schwengler Joan Noble Jim Bergen Gerry Yakimenko Gertie Collins Allison Crowder
3425-26 Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta, T2B 2P2 Email:
[email protected]
Staff: Executive Director: Administrative Assistant: Accountant: Program Co-ordinator: (Snow & Mow) Outreach Worker Kitchen Co-ordinator: Caretakers:
Jeannette Tario Marilyn Mudry Bob Davidson Mandy Consul Angela Fischer Rebecca Tanner Eileen & Brian Wiebe
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – Noon 1:00pm – 4:00pm Fridays: 9:00am – Noon. Office closed Friday afternoons.
Supported in part by the City of Calgary Family and Community Support Services and the Province of Alberta
General Information
Commissioner of Oaths
Clinics:
Available at the Center. Please call 403-272-4661 for an appointment.
Foot Clinic:
Outreach Worker Please welcome our new Outreach Worker, Angela Fisher Calgary Seniors Resource Society @Greater Forest Lawn 55+ “Wednesday Only from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. 403-272-4661 or the CSRS office at 403-266-6200.
Wednesday Lunches $7.00 per person Menu may change due to unforeseen circumstance
April 2nd Hamburger Macaroni Casserole Coleslaw Pineapple Upside Down Cake
With Lorna Diprose, who is a qualified licensed, practical nurse. Effective October 1st fee will be $25.00. She will spend anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes per person. Next Foot Clinic is May 17th, 2014 “By appointment only” Lawyer Clinic:
April 9th BBQ Pork Sliders with Tossed Salad, Special Dessert
Easter Raffle/Easter Egg Hunt/Easter Basket Contest $2.00/ticket or $3/$5.00
Best Wishes To all of those celebrating an Anniversary or Birthday this month
There will be three golden eggs that contain a special prize. The hunt will begin at 11am and finish when all the golden eggs are found. Good Luck everyone! Dress for the occasion. There will also be a contest for the best Easter basket. Use your creativity.
April 16th AGM Cold Plate with Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Potato Salad, Jelly Salad, Macaroni Salad, Bun Jello Fluffy Surprise
April 23rd
Sympathy Our deepest sympathy goes out to the families of members who have lost loved ones.
Hot Turkey Sandwich with Coleslaw Chocolate Pudding with Cool Whip
April 30th Split Pea Soup with Egg Salad Sandwich Mini Cheesecake Bites
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With J.F. (Joy) Stuber – Barrister Solicitor Notary Public. Due to the slow response to our Lawyer Clinic, please check with the office for the next date.
Birthday Supper Our next Birthday Supper will be held on April 24th, 2014 MENU Tossed Salad Ham Scalloped Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Bun Cake/Ice cream Tickets go on sale: Monday, April 7th, 2014 @ 8:30 am
our volunteer coordinator. May 23 and 24 are the sale days for this event.
President’s Report Our Annual General Meeting is here - April 16; so come for lunch at 11:45 a.m. with the meeting to follow and then the elections. We will try to run everything as quickly as possible. Leaving the Board of Directors will be Gerry Yakimenko, Gertie Collins and Betty Clarke. I want to thank them for their time on the Board and hope to see them back on the Board real soon. I will still be around as Past President. There will be four new members elected at the AGM and I hope they enjoy their time on the Board. I want to thank the Board for being so cooperative and for working so hard for our members. I would also like to thank everyone for all their hard work this past year. Cordella
From the Executive Director Easter!! This year is slipping past very quickly and I still have so much to do! There are no dull moments with this job. This month we have our Annual General Meeting with a few new board members. Please ensure you check out the nominees’ resumes, which are posted in the centre and join us for voting day on April 16th. In March we had a new activity start here. A group of people are now playing Canasta on Tuesday afternoons in the games room. If you are interested please drop in at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to have a great time with this group! Next month is our garage sale, so if you have items you wish to get rid of please bring them into the centre now. To help our volunteers out, please ensure items are clean and in good running condition. The work that goes into this event is overwhelming and I would like to see that our volunteers are not overworked. If you can help out please contact us here at the office and we will connect you with Allison Crowder who is
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We could also use some more donations of gently used clothing for “My Other Closet”, our clothing boutique. We have had a number of inquiries into what constitutes a “Lifetime Membership”. You must be 80 years of age and have been a member with Greater Forest Lawn 55+ for 15 consecutive years. This was changed in our 2013 bylaws. May 8th is our Volunteer Appreciation Lunch. We plan to start this event at 11:00 a.m. Tickets will be available as of April 14th for $2.00/person. There will be no Jam Session for the months of July and August. Attendance is extremely low for the summer months and our volunteers need a rest. Another inquiry that was been made is: “What is our lunch program?” The lunch program is our Wednesday Lunch. We CANNOT have people going into the kitchen before, during or after meals are served. This applies to everyone! Only dishwashers and cooks should be in the kitchen as required. If you wish to purchase food please wait until Rebecca is able to help you. If food is for sale
From the Executive Director (Continued) Rebecca will let someone know to announce that it is available. If food is going to be used for another purpose, it will NOT be for sale. Some of the extras will be put out for people to have if they are still hungry. People should not be in the kitchen due to health and safety concerns. If the door is locked then you will have to ask one of the cooks for help. Taking food without permission from Rebecca is inappropriate. If you want boiled water for tea you must ask someone in the kitchen to put it on for you and bring it to you. Jeannette
Rebecca is looking for some ideas for desserts. If you would like to share an idea with the group, please come and see them. Recognition will be given and, who knows, your recipe may be shared in the newsletter.
New Members for 2014 Jeanne Brown Darrel Brown Colleen Dean Lori Draycott Colleen Eggertson Ruth Felker Antonio Geronazzo Richard Gray Bryan Hager Elizabeth Hager Walter Hartnack Patsy Hashey Lorna Hetherington Elmer Johnson Barb Leger Don Maerz Donna Martin Sharon McKnight Grace McLean Dona Nickolas Ellen Olsen Margaret Petrusich Susan Porteus Willma Robak Slawa Shewchuk Ellie Siddall Paul Sklepowich Mary Sklepowich Heather Thielsen Shirley Whitney Marion Wilson
“Name Our Boomer Dance” Okay so we are in the process of working on starting a dance once a month hopefully to start by fall. What we would like to do is have different eras of music and have theme nights to include things like music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. We will have a disco night, a line dance night, a two-step night, surfer music, perhaps a karaoke night and so on. While we are trying to focus on bringing in younger older adults, we welcome all to come. We have much work to do to get this off the ground and welcome any ideas that you may have with regards to this project. With that said we want to come up with a catchy name to advertise when we are ready. If you have any ideas please bring them into the office. A prize will be awarded for the best name entered. We are trying to come up with a name that does not include the word boomer. Jeannette
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Program Coordinator’s Report Woot! Woot! Spring is here!! I love this time of year! The days have gotten longer, the grass can be seen from under the deep freeze, I have seen bugs, birds and yes, skunks. March was a very successful and fun month. The trip to Cowboys Casino was thoroughly enjoyed, no big winners to report, our Tablet class was instantly full, with people on the waiting list for the next session and our PJ Day was full of fun and laughs. The Mow Open House & Registration ran with great success, registering over 35 clients for the season. If you could not make it to the Open House to register for the cutting season, you can still register, please call to book an appointment.
Monday, April 14, 2014 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. $3.00 for popcorn and something to drink. We will be watching the action thriller called ‘Unstoppable,’ starring, Chris Pine and Denzel Washington. The story was inspired by actual events. When a rookie train operator Will (Chris Pine) and grizzled veteran engineer Frank (Denzel Washington) learn that a runaway locomotive carrying carloads of dangerous chemicals is headed for Will's small Pennsylvania hometown, where his wife and child live. In order to save the day, they must figure out how to catch up to the rogue engine, and stop it before harm comes to the town. Standing in their way is Galvin, the head of the company who is more interested in saving the stock price than lives. On the plus side, the duo have competent corporate employee Connie on the radio, talking them through their various attempts to corral and then stop the potentially lethal locomotive. Programs
Lunch Time Fun!! April 9, 2014 we will be having a celebration Easter lunch. We challenge you to decorate an Easter basket &/or put on your bunny ears and tail! Prizes will be awarded.
Line Dance Class – This class is ideal for those who have intermediate to advanced skill level. Class dates are as follows: Friday`s, April 4, 11, 25, May 2, 9, 16 & 30 (7wks) with classes running from 10:30-11:30am in the main hall. Cost $40 for members and $45 for nonmembers
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Tai Chi Class - Class is available to all skill levels. Class dates are as follows: Friday`s, April 4, 11, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 30, June 6, 13 & 20 (10wks) with classes running 9:00-10:00am in the main hall. Cost $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Did you know that medical research has found evidence that Tai Chi is helpful for improving balance and for general psychological health, and that it is associated with general health benefits in older people? Be Fit Age Well – Classes are based on the Move and Mingle program. This program has fantastic health benefits. Classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:15 to 2:15pm in main hall. If you would like to participate in both the Tuesday & Thursday class the cost is $45 for members and $50 for nonmembers. If you would only like to attend only one session per week (Tuesday or Thursday) the cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. The fee covers 12 weeks of sessions. Please note, there will be no class on days when there is a birthday supper (April 24, May 29, June 26). Photography Class – Class is going to start up again in September 2014. Yoga – We have found a Yoga instructor!! Watch for signup sheets for this program as the plan is to start the program midMay.
April Trip Trip is Full– Rosebud Theatre in Rosebud, Alberta – Thursday, April 10, 2014. The play you will be seeing is The Diary of Anne Frank. The cost is $70. The price includes the bus ride, play and lunch. Minimum of 40 people. The day will start at 9:00am at GFLS where participants will load the bus. Rosebud Theatre is located in the picturesque river valley of Rosebud, Alberta, 35 km southwest of Drumheller; this facility is only one hour east of the Calgary city limits. When we arrive at Rosebud Theatre and will be seated for our meal at 11:00am with the performance beginning at 1:30. After the play we will load the bus and return to GFLS for around 5:30.
June Trip – Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino in Morley, Alberta – Monday, June 9, 2014. 9:30am-4:00pm Cost: $12 members/$14 non-members. Minimum of 15 people/ Maximum 30 people. The trip includes round trip transportation, lunch buffet and a $5.00 game voucher.
Upcoming Trips May Trip- Bingo Bonanza!!! At Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association – Tuesday, May 6, 2014 4:00 pm9:30pm returning to GFLS approx. 10:00pm. Cost: $20 (bus ride and bagged supper). Come on out for a fun filled night of Bingo! This is the first Tuesday of the month, which means, the Bonanza is worth $5000 with the consolation being $300! Cards start at $.50 up to $2.50. Combo cards are available. To keep your daubing hand energized a bagged supper will be provided. There is a full concession with home cooked specials and other munchies too.
July Trip – Stampede and Rodeo – We are planning to go to the Stampede on Western Heritage day. The Calgary Stampede website has not been updated with this year’s events so we are currently waiting on dates so that we can planned accordingly. Please watch signup boards and the newsletter for details.
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Mow Service Registration for the mow season has started. If you did not make it to the open house and registration, you must set up an appointment to see Mandy or Jeannette. No drop-ins will be accepted. In special circumstances we will come to your residence. Our service fees are based on the combined income of your household. Please bring your income tax assessment for 2012 or 2013 (preferably 2013) so that your income can be verified. Special needs assistance available upon qualification. We will begin spring cleanups in April as long as the snow has melted. Regular season cuts are to start in May. Mandy
ATTENTION: Member's /Non-Members April 7th, 2014 is the kick-off date for our first Community Kitchen. If anyone is interested, there will be a signup sheet on bulletin board. Deadline for sign-up is April 3rd, 2014. MY OTHER CLOSET BOUTIQUE! Come and check it out our new clothing boutique. Prices are very reasonable. The store is open during business hours and we are always rotating the stock. We will be installing a new jewelry cabinet soon so come in and check out our other finds. We are in need for more clothing for the boutique as our supply has been getting low. If you have anything to donate, we would very much appreciate it.
Some of Life’s Puzzlements Why do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke? Why do banks leave vault doors open and then chain the pens to the counters? Why do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in our driveways and put our useless junk in the garage?
Easter Humor Why did the Easter egg hide? He was a little chicken! Why is a bunny the luckiest animal in the world? It has four rabbits’ feet! What do you call a bunny with a large brain? Egghead! What did the bunny want to do when he grew up? Join the Hare Force. How do you make a rabbit stew? Make it wait for three hours!
Anyone interested and wanting to participate, please bring the following: 2 of your most favorite recipes (main meal dishes) $10.00 for week 1 plus $10.00 for week 2 (we are planning for week 2 due to Easter holiday). The second cooking date for week 2 will be April 28th. bring in flyer's from Sobey's, Safeway and Co-Op. Everyone will meet in the Hall at 1:00 p.m. when we will choose our meals for the two cooking days and plan everything. On April 14th @ 1:00 p.m. we will meet again to start doing our cooking. Everyone that has participated will be able to bring home three meals from each session to enjoy. Please come out and have a great afternoon of socializing and good times. If you have any questions please talk to Rebecca or Jeannette.
What did the gray rabbit say to the blue rabbit?
Thanks,
Cheer up!
Rebecca____________________ _____
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SUNDAY MORNING JAM SESSIONS AND BREAKFAST Food Served from 9:00-11:00 am.
Entertainment 9:00 – 12:00 Noon
$7.00 each April 6/13/27, 2014 Enjoy the morning of Pickin and Grinnin’
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Your continued support of Greater Forest Lawn 55+ is appreciated
Do You Go to Church?
MILITARY WHIST NIGHT
A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside.
FRIDAY April 11, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m. FEE: $3.00
The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!"
Whist- Is a card game of mingled skill and chance. Join the fun, but please be aware that you should have a team of (4) people.
My friend replied, "I'm already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor." Pastor questioned, "How come I don't see you except at Christmas and Easter?"
GREATER FOREST LAWN 55+ SOCIETY th 3425-26 Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB. 403-272-4661
He whispered back, "I'm in the secret service.
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9:00am INC. TAX 9:30am Crafts 10:00am Mop N Glow 10:00am Mem Plus 1:00pm Mem Plus 1:00pm Canasta 1:15pm Be Fit & Age Well 7:00pm Floor Curl GOOD FOOD BOX ORDER
9:30am Dorothy’s Legacy Art Class 12:00pm Lunch $7.00 Bingo to Follow 7:00pm Crib/Bridge
9:00am INC TAX 10:00am Crystal Belles 12:15pm 5 Star Bingo 1:15pm Be Fit & Age Well
9:00am Tai Chi 9:00am Riot Act 10:30am Line Dancing 1:00pm Floor Curl
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9:30am Board Mtg. 9:30am Dorothy’s Legacy Art Class 12:00pm Lunch $7.00 “Easter Raffle” Bingo to Follow 7:00pm Crib/Bridge
9:00am INC TAX Rosebud Theatre Bus leaves 9:00am 10:00am Crystal Belles 1:15pm Be Fit & Age Well 1:30pm Easter Egg Hunt FOOD BOX PICK-UP
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9:00am INC TAX 9:30am Crafts 10:00am Mop N Glow 10:00am Mem Plus 1:00pm Mem Plus 1:00pm Canasta 1:15pm Be Fit & Age Well 4:00-10:00 Private Function NO FLOOR CURL
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