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Entertainment: Randy Poirier Tickets $10.00 Get them before they are all gone!!

Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre JUNE 2019

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A WORD FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

Summer is almost here according to the calendar. Let’s hope that the

weather catches up to the calendar.

Summer is a quieter time at Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre.

This year the center will be open Monday to Friday with some staff

available every day. There will be some classes and drop-in activities

available for you if you want to be involved.

This is the time of year for visits with and from grandchildren, great

grandchildren and friends of old. A time for barbeques and festivals!

A time to enjoy the fruits of your labor if you still have a garden to

cultivate. Or a time to enjoy the fruits of someone else’s labor at

outdoor markets and festivals. The Calgary Stampede will be upon us soon as well.

Hopefully we will have a warm and sunny summer as our spring has been far from that. With the

warm and sunny weather comes concern over the incidence of skin cancer. It is important to take

precautions when out in the sun. One in three diagnosed cancers are skin cancer. 80-90% of these

cancers are caused by ultra-violet radiation from the sun. Getting a sunburn as most of us did as

children also puts us at greater risk of developing skin cancer. In 2017, 7,200 Canadians were

diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Of that 7,200, 3,300 were women and

450 women died from it. The rate of melanoma among men is greater than for women. Women are

more like to wear a heat and protective clothing than men.

I am sure many of you have friends and relatives who have had skin cancer. My mother had

melanoma many years ago and was considered cured. However, the treatment certainly took its toll

on her. She did not die as a result of the cancer however she was careful the rest of her life by

wearing 50+ SPF sun block and wearing a sun-blocking shirt and hat when out in the sun. Living in

Calgary puts us at a higher risk of 38% compared to those who live in Edmonton of getting skin

cancer.

As the Aussies say, “Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide”.

Slip on sun-protective clothing! Slop on the sun screen!

Slap on a hat! Seek shade!Slide on those sunglasses!

Let’s all be safe this summer! Let’s summer enjoy our weather and all Calgary and area has to offer. Wendy Rodger


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From the Executive Director

Summer is just around the corner and we can finally start planting flowers!! Love this time of year

for sure.

We have some classes and clubs running for the summer which is really nice. Keep an eye on the

Gazette for those and if you are interested, please come in and join us! The Centre will now be open

Monday through Friday for the whole summer with exception of statutory holidays.

I am looking for someone who may be able to teach Mahjong in the fall. If you are interested in

learning how to play, please let me know. We have a few people who are interested and I would love

to see a few more.

A couple of new things will come into play for September this year. We will have new parking passes

which are numbered. If you lose them you will have to pay $5.00 to replace them. The numbered

passes make more sense in the event that you have your lights on or you may have parked in two

spots, then we can look you up and come talk with you.

We will also be ticketing and towing if cars have no pass or have not registered as a guest with the

office. If you are a member and your car is left in the parking lot overnight please ensure that you let

someone in the office know to prevent being towed.

People parking in our parking lot has been an ongoing issue and with our increasing classes and

activities we want to reduce those that are parking here that shouldn’t be.

Classes will be assessed June 15 for viability, and that leaves us time to cancel the class if there are not

enough people signed up. Please watch carefully for registration dates online and inhouse.

So please sign up early.

The staff have a very busy summer ahead with reorganizing the centre, cleaning and of

course….vacations!!

Garage sale is fast approaching and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible, either

shopping or maybe volunteering. We appreciate your support in any way of this amazing event!


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If anyone has some art that they would like to donate to the centre we would welcome some new

additions. We are wanting to refresh our walls with bright, colourful art for the fall. Sometimes a

refresh makes things feel invigorating.

We have some great events planned for the fall session. A welcome back lunch on September 27th

featuring the “Hub Caps”. The tickets will be $15.00 for lunch and entertainment. October 18th we will

be hosting a Fashion Show with clothing from our boutique. The tickets for this will be $5.00.

November 22 & 23 we will be hosting an Indigenous Event which will host a variety of different

things to attend. Some of these include a drumming session, a Blanket Ceremony, Jingle Dancers,

Poetry and more. Ticket prices for this event will be set closer to the event.

Lastly, we will be doing a catered lunch for our Christmas Event on

December 9th. Tickets for this will be $15.00/person. We used the same

caterer for the welcome back in January and it was extremely good. Tickets

will be on sale closer to all of the events for October, November and

December. The tickets for the September event will be available for purchase

in August.

Jeannette Provo

CRAFT AND BAKE SALE

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

ARE YOU A CRAFTER? WANT TO SPEND THE SUMMER CRAFTING AND SELL THEM AT THE

CRAFT AND BAKE SALE ON NOVEMBER 16, 2019? RENT YOUR TABLE FOR $40.00.

CALL 403 289-4780 TO RESERVE AND PAY FOR YOUR TABLE.


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HOURS OF OPERATION

Office Regular: Monday to Friday

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Reception

Desk Monday to Friday 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM

Boutique & Next-to-New Shop

Monday to Thursday 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Kitchen

Coffee/Tea Available Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 3:00PM

Lunch Available Monday to Wednesday 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Thursday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM


MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Full/Associate Memberships

$30.00/year Membership year September 1 to

August 31

Current Board of Directors: President Wendy Rodger Vice President - Patricia Pitsel Past President Penny Chase Secretary Doreen Herdman Finance Marlene Monilaws Directors: Bev Cumming Jeanne Duggan Linda Earl Muyideen Elegbede John Myles Bill Taylor Staff: Executive Director Jeannette Provo Executive Assistant Judy Dufort Coord. of Volunteers - Angela McIntyre Jr Admin Assistant Richard Ma T&C Coordinator Debbie Nay T&C Assistant Shauna Sheppard Bookkeeper: Laurie Townsend

The Way In (formerly Calgary Family Services) Carya

Older Adult Services Coordinators:

Suja Thomas and Annette

Sackmann have relocated to the Bowness Office (403) 286-1811

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CENTRE SERVICES

Mcphail Harding Lawyer (Members only by appointment) Thursday June 9, 2019 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Check the Mcphail Harding website for interesting blog posts www.mcphailharding.com


Good Food Box $25/20lbs $30/30 lbs $35/40lbs

Order Deadline: Tuesday, June 4 2019 Delivery: Thursday, June 13, 2019

Phone: 403 289-4780 Client Surveys – available in the office

Please fill out yours

HARP HEARING CARE (AUDIOLOGIST)

Most Thursdays (during T&C) 12:30PM to 2:30 PM No appointment necessary

Commissioner for Oaths Jeannette Provo, Executive Director for Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre is a Commissioner for Oaths. Jeannette can be seen for these services by appointment only. Please call 403 289-4780 extension 223 to make an appointment.

Did you know you can rent any of the classrooms, the Studio or the Social Room? Well then, make an appointment with our Executive Director Jeannette Provo. Jeannette will be happy to help you with your arrangements and to answer all your questions. Please call Jeannette at 403 289-4780 extension 223.

BARBER – MEMBERS ONLY SERVICE HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED

REPLACEMENT PENDING

PODIATRIST Members only June 7, 2019

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM No appointments after 12:30 PM

http://www.mcphailharding.com/

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JUNE 11 TO 17 IS MEN’S HEALTH MONTH WEEK

Join Canadians from coast to coast to coast in the goal of improving men’s and

family health in Canada.

Did you know that 72% of Canadian men live unhealthy lifestyles? This we

know from the first national study of all health behaviors from a new

Canadian research study. What did they find? Two or more unhealthy habits

were noted including a poor diet, smoking cigarettes, problem drinking, not

exercising or not getting regular sleep.

Most Canadian men can move to healthy lifestyle by changing just one or two

behaviors.

https://menshealthfoundation.ca/menshealthweek/2018/press-release/

Become aware of preventable health problems and encourage early detection

and treatment of disease among our men and boys. Let’s encourage our men

and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and

injury.

https://www.menshealthmonth.org/


What was the first pro sport organization to allow regular weekly network

https://www.menshealthmonth.org/

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Are you a veteran or family member of a veteran? Do you have problems sleeping? If so- this research study is for you. We are recruiting veterans and their family members to test the impact of self-applied hand Shiatsu on sleep. This technique is drug free and has no cost. Participants can withdraw from the study before completion and will be compensated for parking.

This study is funded by Veterans Affairs Canada, supported by the Royal Canadian Legion Alberta- NWT Command, has been approved by the Canadian Institute for Military and Veterans Research (CIMVHR ), and the Health Research Ethics Board of the University of Alberta. To learn more

email Dr. Cary Brown, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta at

[email protected] .

What building was the Bunny Beacon placed atop?

Scrapbooking Club

Are you interested in preserving your cherished memories, family mementoes or family

history? Are you tired of digging through boxes and envelops of material? Are you losing

documents, pictures, keepsakes or treasured letters?

There is a solution: Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking has a history dating from the 15th

century in England with commonplace books.

They were a way to compile information that

included recipes, quotations, letters and more. In

the 16th century Friendship albums became

popular. These albums were used like the

modern-day yearbooks that included names of

friends or patrons with titles, short texts or

illustrations. They were often created as souvenirs – a way of journaling a vacation or time abroad. During the 19th century,


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scrapbooking was looked at a more involved way of preserving and cataloguing experiences,

journaling and other forms of logging.

Today scrapbook artists use several formats including mini albums, off-the-page creations and

various accessories. One of the key components of modern scrapbooking are the archival

quality of the materials and supplies.

If you are looking to give that perfect give, a personalized memento beautifully created for that

cherished memory.

We meet every Monday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Come in and check us out.

What city did 57 people escape from by tunnel on October 5, 1964?

Nurture Circles for Women

Women of all ages come together in sacred space for heart-felt Connection, Fun, Laughter, and Compassionate Sharing. A different nurturing activity each evening. Become stronger as we share our knowledge and wisdom with one another.

TWO circles each month in the Studio from 7:00 - 9:15pm Tues, Jun 4 - Dance for Joy! Experience uplifting music, fun self-expression and self- healing through guided Freedance and a few Nia moves playfully presented by our former Nia teacher, Tina Thrussell.

Wed, Jun 12 – A Taste of Health with Holistic Nutrition Coach, Jennifer Mortimer, who helps us navigate the information overload of our age to uncover simple solutions for massively improving your health and energy. Sample how AMAZING healthy can taste!

RSVP to Tina at 403-860-7311. Donations greatly appreciated to honour the facilitators’ time.

How many squares were there on the Hollywood Squares?

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The benefits of home care

For many Canadian seniors, home health care is a key part of aging safely at home. Whether seniors need medical services, personal care, transportation, housekeeping or companionship, home care can help them live independently at home, for as long as possible – and provide peace of mind to their families. “At Bayshore Home Health, we’ve been helping seniors age in place for over 50 years”, says Crystal Rousseau, Care Manager, Bayshore Home Health, Calgary. “Our customized care plans are designed to provide the support seniors need to continue to live in their own homes. Bayshore’s home care services include personal support, companionship, meal preparation, housekeeping, medication reminders, nursing, serious injury care and palliative care.

Don’t wait until it is too late to decide what works best for you. Talk to your family about aging in place safely, with the supports you need.

Support is just a phone call away.

403.776.0460 [email protected]

June 2019 T&C Entertainment

Just a reminder that T&C will be held throughout the summer !!!! We look forward to

seeing you Thursday afternoons.

Studies have shown that participating in an event like T&C has positive benefits for

your emotional, mental and physical well-being. Stay active and stay involved.


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Summer Celebration BBQ June 20th

Tickets for the BBQ are $10.00 each.

Limited tickets available so please purchase yours early to avoid disappointment!!!

We continue to Remember, Acknowledge and Thank, Jean Turnbull… “ The

Mother of Confederation Park” She left us with wonderful memories along

with a generous donation to Our T&C program and Our Centre.

We do wish to thank all of our volunteers. We are so lucky to have each and every one of you

to count on week after week and you never let us down. ….Thanks a million!!

We hope you enjoy your time at Tea & Conversation as much as we enjoy

having you. Thank you for your support and your friendship ☺

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Home Instead Senior Care

Which Beatle marked his solo film debut by playing Private Gripweed in 1967’s How I Won the War?

Harp Hearing Care


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Bayshore Home and Health

Covenant Living

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Old Time Gliders

Thank you for their generosity and donations to our T&C Program The Confederates

Thank you for their generosity and donation to our T&C program

June 2019 Entertainment June 6 The Confederates June 13 Timeless Jaz (Father’s Day Celebrations) June 20 Summer Celebration BBQ **Noon-2pm**

*BBQ Burgers*Potato salad*Coleslaw*Refreshments* Music by Randy Poirier Doors open at 11 AM T&C Taxi Clients who wish to attend this celebration will be picked up at 11:00AM and return home at 2:30PM. Tickets for the BBQ are $10.00 each… Limited tickets available so please purchase yours early to avoid disappointment. June 27 Lyn McAdoo July 2019 Entertainment July 4 The Confederates July 11 STAMPEDE EVENT **Noon-2pm**

Chili Dogs and all the fixin’s /Refreshment Music by Greg Rumpel Doors open at 11 AM

T&C Taxi Clients who wish to attend this Stampede Event will be picked up at 11:00AM and return home at 2:30PM.

Tickets for the BBQ are $10.00 each… Limited tickets available so please purchase yours early to avoid disappointment.

July 18 Timeless Jazz July 25 Lyn McAdoo(Ice Cream Social)

(July Birthday Celebrations) August 2019 Entertainment August 1 The Confederates August 8 Greg Rumpel August 15 Randy Poirier August 22 Sox & Sax (Ice Cream Social) August 29 Sox & Sax(August Birthday Celebrations)

Have a wonderful summer ☺ With love from Deb & Shauna

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T&C MOMENTS Happy 98th Birthday Myron

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What company sponsored The 20th Century?

SUMMER REGISTRATION

CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER CLASSES

Registration for summer classes is open on line and in person from

June 10 to June 14.

Registration closes June 15th.

Tai Chi Beginners Tuesday 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM June 25 – Aug 27 $70.00

Tai Chi Intermediate Wednesday 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM June 26 – Aug 28 $70.00

Yoga Friday

9:30 AM to 10:45 AM June 28 – Aug 30 $70.00

Question:

A boy and his big sister are sitting around the kitchen table chatting.

The boy says, "If I take two years away from my age and gave them to you, you'd be twice my age."

The sister added, "Why don't you just give me one more and then I'll be three times you age."

How old are the siblings?

Question:

What does this say?

QTPI

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September 16&17 CASINO September 27 Merit Travel – 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM – Lunch 12:30 PM

Welcome Back Dinner with the Hub Caps Tickets – 1:00 PM - Tickets $15.00 October 7 Games Day Afternoon October 18 Fashion Show featuring clothing from our boutique – Tickets $5.00 October 25 Boomer Dance 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm $5.00 tickets at the door November 16 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Bake and Craft Sale – 40 tables for rent November 22 & 23 Indigenous Event – Drumming Session – Blanket Ceremony – Jingle Dancers –

Poetry and more – Ticket price to be set closer to the event

December 9 Christmas Catered Lunch – Tickets $15.00 – tickets available closer to event

How many squares are there on a chessboard? (Hint: the answer is not 64)

COMING ATTRACTIONS

June 1 Garage Sale

June 1 40 TABLES FOR RENT - November 16 Bake and Craft Sale – $40.00/table

June 8 Saturday Night Dance – Badlanders

June 10 Summer Registration is open June 14 Fathers’ Day Lunch at 12:15 PM $10.00

Patricia Morgan – Get Over Getting Older Scottish Country Dancers

June 15 Summer Registration is closed

June 20 Summer Bar-Be-Que – Tickets - $10.00 – Randy Poirier

June 21 Boomer Dance 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm $5.00 tickets at the door

June 22 Saturday Night Dance – For Old Tyme Sake

June 25 Let’s Paint a Bouquet of Roses – Tickets $20.00

July 11 Stampede Bar-Be-Que Tickets $10.00


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2019 RATE CARD

MONTHLY ADVERTSING RATES

SIZE BLACK AND WHITE

FULL PAGE (Size 19.1cms X 24.3 cms) $100.00

½ PAGE INSIDE $50.00

¼ PAGE INSIDE $25.00

Website – landing page with URL $150.00

E-BLASTS (4 consecutive weeks) $400.00

ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT: PURCHASE 2 MONTHS AND THE THIRD IS FREE

Submission deadline: 20th of the month

Submissions to be forwarded to [email protected] in the following formats:

*JPG, GIF, PNG, PDF or raw documents such as WORD/EXCEL

Editing and layout at additional charge at a rate of $20/hour

A sundial has the fewest moving parts of any timepiece. Which has the most?



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Joyce Reddy, Dance Instructor

Joyce Reddy is one of the many instructors at Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre

and has been teaching here at Confederation Park for more than 16 years. The classes that Joyce

teaches are Tap Dance for every level ranging from beginners to intermediate, Jazz Dance,

Ballet for Seniors and First Years.

Joyce has been a dancing instructor since she was 18 years old and preformed as a professional

dancer in Europe, United States and in Canada. She has created the Joyce Reddy Dance studio

in Calgary and has instructed dance for more than 20 years ranging from Jazz, Tap, to Ballet for

all age groups. Not only is Joyce an accomplished dancer, but also an accomplished performer

on stage, television and in films, and has participated in numerous events and cabarets. Joyce

provides instructions for new commers to dance and offers advice to experienced dancers, but

also gets to know you as a student and others who have the same interest in dance. As an

instructor Joyce has taught many pupils and several of her students have passed their

examination in dance, and have also gone on to win many competitions.

Like her pupils Joyce has also participated in competitions. As a result of Joyce’s hard work

and passion she won both 1st and 2nd place in the Ballroom Dancing, American Cross-Country

Championship as the first Canadian to win. Joyce also won 1st place in the Gold Standard Cha- Cha, Fred Astair Ballroom Dance Studios.

What makes taking classes so fun are the interactions with others, but also an instructor who

helps nurture these connections and makes the entire experience enjoyable. Dancing helps to

improve cardiovascular health, helps decrease heart disease and reduce the risk of dementia.

Dancing is a fun way to do some physical exercise and participants do not have to be super fit

to dance and anyone can do it.

With an incredible instructor like Joyce dancing is a sure way to meet new people, a great way

to get your exercise for the day and a wonderful way to make lifelong friends. Take advantage

of these dance classes, especially with an instructor as diverse and talented as our Joyce Reddy.

Submitted by: Richard Ma

Question: Look closely, what does this say? 10AC

Answer:


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Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society

Helping Seniors for a quarter of a century.

For over 23 years, Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society (Calgary Seniors) has provided a depth of

support that creates meaningful and effective change in the overall well-being and quality of life for

seniors in our city. What makes Calgary Senior’s Resource Society so unique is that they combine

outreach, with volunteer programming, and community engagement.

Check them out at: https://www.calgaryseniors.org/

Question: What do you have to give before you can keep it?

Answer:

http://www.calgaryseniors.org/

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CONFEDERATION PARK 55+ ACTIVITY CENTRE BOOK CLUB REVIEW "The Little Paris Bookshop” by Nina George was the topic of our May 7 meeting. This international best seller was translated from German into 37 languages. The “little bookshop” is actually a large book barge moored on the Seine, named Literary Apothecary. Its owner, Jean Perdu, dispenses books as a cure for all sorts of ailments and distress. Perdu’s heart was broken more than 20 years ago when the love of his life left him without explanation, other than a letter which he had never opened. When early in the story he finally opens the letter, he realizes he has made a terrible mistake. The pain he had tried to shut out all these years overwhelms him. Impulsively he unties the barge’s moorings and sets course on the waterways to Southern France, in search of remediation. An uninvited guest jumps on board at the last moment: young Max Jordan, who in his early twenties has published an international best seller. Max cannot bear the expectation that he should write another book and he is desperately fleeing from his mostly young, female fans. During the trip the men become great friends, slowly opening up about their problems. The journey passes through beautiful French landscapes and little towns, through dozens of locks, and they meet interesting fellow travelers. They have fascinating adventures and pick up two more ship mates: Cuneo, a lovelorn Italian Chef, and Samy (Samantha), who falls in love with Cuneo. They all struggle with life’s challenges, and the book is full of interesting sayings about love, friendship, death, missed opportunities, grief denied, letting go and starting again. There’s a happy ending for all. Realistic? Probably not, but entertaining, humorous, and not without substance.

Brain Teaser:

1. Seven friends each has a home aquarium and each aquarium contains a different number of topical

fish. Bill has four times as many fish as Angela, who has thee times as many fish as Carol, who has ten

fewer fish than Colin, who has a third as many fish as Brian. How many fish has each person got if the

total number of fish is 107?


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Tolstoy, Rasputin, Others and Me, By Teffi

Nadezhda Lokhvitskaya, who wrote under the pen name

Teffi, may very well have been the most popular writer in

Russia at the time leading up to the revolution. Her

newspaper columns were read by nearly everyone, no

matter their political leanings, and both revolutionaries and

the Russian royal family were among fans. Until recently

she has been largely unknown to English readers, but new

translations of her work, such as this, should bring a flock

of new admirers.

These pieces cover a wide period of her life; from her

privileged and precocious childhood, through her early

years supporting the revolutionary cause, to her ultimate rejection of Bolshevism. Told

in a series of insightful and witty vignettes, she gives us looks at historical figures such

as Rasputin and Lenin as she knew them; not larger than life figures but human beings.

The story where she decides, at the age of fourteen, to convince Tolstoy to change the

ending of War and Peace is a particular delight, but all the pieces in this book are

wonderful. The humanity and humor may remind the reader of Mark Twain, but the

subject matter is so dark at times that it would be wrong to think of Teffi as a humorist.

She has very serious observations to make, and uses her light touch to make the

horrors of Russian civil war less unbearable. She was a light in a time of darkness and

we English language readers are lucky to now be able to share her world

If 7 was transformed into 13 and 11 is changed to 21 then what does 16 become?

Brain Teaser:

2. In this puzzle, each letter represents a different number. Can you work out what number (0-9) each

letter stands for? The leftmost letter cannot be zero in any word.

BOOK REVIEW BY: TYLER JONES

REFERENCE ASSISTANT AT CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY


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CLUBNEWS

Book Club 1st Tuesday monthly – September to June – 12:30PM – 2:30PM

Bridge Club Wednesday afternoons 1:30PM – 3:30PM (novice) Continues in summer

Cribbage Club Tuesday mornings 9:30 AM– 11:30AM

Men’s Shed Every 2nd Wednesday

PickleBall Monday afternoons 1:00 – 3:00 and 3:00 – 5:00

Friday afternoons 1:00 – 3:00 and 3:00 – 5:00

Old Time Gliders Wednesday evenings 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Finished until September

Scrabble Club Monday afternoons 1:00PM – 3:00PM

Scrapbooking Club Monday afternoons 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Sharing Handicrafts Tuesday afternoons 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Snooker Club Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesdays 9:00 AM -12:00 PM ladies only

Volunteer Quilters Tuesdays 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Finished until September

Whist Club Mondays 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Wood Carving Club Thursdays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Writers Club Wednesday afternoons 1:00 PM– 2:00 PM

Chorus Tuesday afternoons 12:30 PM– 3:00 PM – Finished until September The Confederation Park 55+ Seniors Chorus practices Tuesday afternoon at the Confederation Park Centre starting at 12:30 PM. Confederation Park Seniors Chorus gratefully acknowledges the generous donations made by the Rotary Club of Calgary Olympic.

Saturday Dance Upcoming Dances:

June 8 – Badlanders June 22 – For Old Tyme Sake

Doors open at 6:30 PM. Dancing starts at 7:30PM. Tickets are $12.00 person. Membership not required. Come out and enjoy an evening of social dancing, live music and a light lunch. Have a great July and August and see’ll see you in September – keep dancing.

CHECK BACK IN THE FALL FOR THESE CLUBS


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DISCLAIMER: Please: Remove ALL personal information from bottles (name, address, phone number, health care number) No needles or syringes Will be disposed of at local pharmacy No record of medication dropped off will be kept


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Baby Boomers:

It is only, as I have gotten older that I have come to realize the extent that music has shaped the “soundtrack” of my life. Here are a few sound bites that washed away the dust in my every day life:

Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones) Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles) Imagine (John Lennon) Billy Jean (Michael Jackson)

Suite Judy Blue Eyes (Crosby, Stills and Nash) Hey Jude (The Beatles) California Dreamin’ (The Mamas And The Papas) Georgie (Ray Charles) The Prayer (Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion)

Perhaps one your favorites will play at our upcoming Boomer Dances:

Friday, June 21, 2019

Friday, October 25, 2019

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Your Calgary Hearing Clinic

NO REFERRALS NEEDED, ALWAYS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!

We offer:

• Full Diagnostic Hearing Assessments

• Hearing Aid Trial/Custom Earplugs

• Lifetime Service Plan included with Hearing Aid purchase

• Book Your Free/No Obligation Hearing Test Today!

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T2L 1K8 [email protected] -THURSDAY 9:00

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Phone (403) 210-2482

Fax (403) 210-0947

#315, 3630 Brentwood Road NW

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With that said we do believe that many hours are being missed due to the

fact that people forget to sign in. This form can be used to record your hours and bring them in to staff to be recorded. Once you fill your sheet up you

may come in and get another once from the office as you need them. Many thanks to all of our volunteers who make a difference in member and

staff lives!!

CONFEDERATION PARK 55+ ACTIVITY CENTRE 2212-13 STREET NW

403.289.4780

VOLUNTEER HOURS

NAME:

PLEASE PRINT

VOLUNTEER JOB DATE # OF HOURS

To our wonderful volunteers: The importance of your volunteers’ hours is incredible to our organization.


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SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES

June 8 – Badlanders June 22 – For Old Tyme Sake

Doors open at 6:30pm

Dance starts at 7:30pm

Lunch served at 9:30pm

TICKETS $12/PERSON (INCLUDES A LIGHT SNACK)

Door prizes 50/50draw

Members & Invited Guests are Welcome!! yycseniors.com

2212 13th Street NW, Calgary

Call 403.289-4780 for more information


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9-1-1

Emergency (24-Hour)

403-SENIORS (403-736-4677)

The Way In

For EMERGENCY medical, fire and

police response.

Information, advice and help accessing

programs and benefits for older

adults.

8-1-1

Health Link (24-Hour) 403-266-HELP (403-266-4357)

Distress Centre and

SeniorConnect (24-Hour) Health advice (including dementia

advice) from a registered nurse.

3-1-1

City of Calgary (24-Hour) Crisis support and urgent social work

response (including if you are

concerned about a senior at risk in

the community). Information on all City of Calgary

services.

www.calgary.ca 403-705-3250

Elder Abuse Resource Line

(24-Hour) 2-1-1

Community Resources (24-Hour) Confidential information and

support, or to report a suspected

case of elder abuse.

Information and referrals for community and social services.

www.ab.211.ca

What Mel Brooks film marked Marty Feldman’s screen debut?

http://www.calgary.ca/

http://www.ab.211.ca/

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LET’S PAINT A BOUQUET OF ROSES

Come and join Carol as she takes us step by step to create a

beautiful bouqet of roses.

Where: Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre

When: Tuesday June 25th, 2019

Time: 10:00 AM to Noon

Tickets: $20.00

only 15 tickets available tickets are available at reception,

in the office and online

In honour of Father’s Day, let’s help Dad! Encourage him to get a

physical. Encourage him to get physical. Let him know that we

care. Wear blue during Men’s Health Week June 11 to 17.

Encourage everyone you know to wear something blue that week,

take pictures of each other. Show that wearing blue and show your

support by posting them to our Facebook – Confederation Park 55+

Activity Centre.

Which is correct: Seven and five is thirteen or Seven and five are thirteen?


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Living with Arthritis

One in five adults suffer from arthritis, and the majority of these are seniors.

For older adults to understand the stages of living with arthritis, it’s helpful to

talk about how the disease is identified, diagnosed and managed.

Signs and symptoms:

Generally, symptoms of arthritis can include any of the following: joint

redness, swelling, pain, stiffness, warmth, or difficulty with movement. Many

people are familiar with arthritis of the hands and feet, but they don’t always

realize that it can affect any joint in the body. Anyone experiencing these

symptoms should visit their physician.

Diagnosis:

When diagnosing arthritis, medical professionals will typically conduct a

physical exam, and gather medical history and genetics information to help

identify the type of arthritis. Blood tests and imaging may be necessary as

well. The type and severity of the arthritis will determine the ongoing

treatment plan. While arthritis cannot be cured, it can be managed to limit the

impact it has on seniors.

Strategies for arthritis management:

The treating physician can recommend arthritis management strategies and

should approve all plans to change or increase physical activity that may

impact the condition.

• Lifestyle changes: Seniors with arthritis may need to stop performing

certain activities, or limit them. Depending on the area of the body

affected, some hobbies may become more difficult. However, planning

ahead can be helpful – for example, having a stool to sit on in the

kitchen can help seniors that want to cook but have difficulty standing

for long periods of time due to arthritis pain. Some seniors with arthritis

get into the habit of using nonaffected parts of the body more often. As


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an example, someone suffering from arthritis pain in their wrist may

open doors by using their shoulder or elbow to push.

• Movement: For some types of arthritis, sitting or working in one

position for too long can cause the condition to worsen. Moving, walking

and stretching every 15 minutes can be helpful. For some, setting an

alarm as a reminder to prompt movement can be helpful.

• Weight – Maintaining a healthy weight can be helpful in managing

arthritis. Excess weight can cause strain on joints, worsening the

condition. Anyone concerned about this should consult their physician

for exercise and diet recommendations. Physical activity, if possible,

can also help reduce arthritis symptoms in many cases. Arthritis is not

a diagnosis – it’s a general term that covers more than 100 diseases

and conditions affecting the joints. Education and awareness are critical

– seniors that may have arthritis, or have already been diagnosed,

should engage their care team to develop management strategies.

Comfort Keepers® Can Help A care plan for arthritis can minimize the impact of the disease on a senior’s life, and Comfort Keepers

can provide support for a management program. Our caregivers remind clients to take medication, provide transportation to scheduled

appointments, and support physician-prescribed exercise regimens and diets. As part of an individualized care plan, caregivers can

also help with activities like cooking, cleaning and physical care. Our goal is to see that clients have the means to find the joy and

happiness in each day, regardless of age or acuity.

To learn more about our in-home care services, contact your local Comfort Keepers location today.

References

Arthritis Foundation. “Understanding Arthritis.” Web.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “5 Proven Ways to Manage Arthritis.” Web. 2019.

Quest Diagnostics. “Helping you focus on patients with arthritis” Web.

Everyday Health. “May is Arthritis Awareness Month – Mark it with the ABCs.” Web. 2018.

About Comfort Keepers Calgary – We are Accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada. Since 2003, we at Comfort

Keepers Calgary ( http://calgary.comfortkeepers.ca ) have been providing personal care and companionship for our seniors, and others,

in Calgary and surrounding area. Interactive Caregiving is at the very heart of our services, keeping our clients physically, mentally,

emotionally and socially involved, making a difference in their well-being and improving quality of life. Our personalized services are

available in private homes, retirement and assisted living residences, long term care facilities, and hospitals. We are available 24

hours a day, 7 days a week, with companionship, personal care, homemaking, and safety technology solutions.

http://calgary.comfortkeepers.ca/

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Brain Teaser

3. Carla is married to Edward, Tracy is married to Michael, Barbara is married to Robert,

Stella is married to Steven. Who is married to Christopher – Rosemary or Stephanie and

why?

World No Tobacca Day

Lets focus this year on tobacco and lung health and increasing awareness of

negative affects tobacco has, including an increased risk for cancer and

chronic lungh disease. Most people know smoking is bad for you, but just

how bad is it? Tobacco use is the single greatest avoidable risk factor for

death due to lung cancer, and roughly 80% of lung cancers could be

prevented if smoking was eliminated. One hundred Canadians die of a

smoking-related illness every day, but despite these warnings, about 5

million Canadians—that’s 16% of us—regularly light up.

There are so many reasons to live smoke free – most of them related to your

health, quality of life. And life span. But for many people the physical

addiction to nicotine is incredibly difficult to battle. Did you know that some of

the benefits of not smoking occur within days of quitting? It is never too late

to reap the benefits, and there are many strategies you can use to help you

quit smoking for good.

Read our round-up of resources to learn more about the risks involved with

tobacco use and ways to stop smoking.

Website: https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/full-article/wrr/smoking-helping-people-

stop-stopping-starting-2677?hl=tobacco

Courtesy: McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

In 1990, a person is 15 years old. In 1995, that same person is 10 years old. How can this be?

https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/blog/detail/blog/2017/01/02/5-tips-to-help-you-quit-smoking-for-good?sid=cc7b434c-6037-41b0-baea-792330452e4f&hl=tobacco

https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/full-article/wrr/smoking-helping-people-stop-stopping-starting-2677?hl=tobacco

https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/full-article/wrr/smoking-helping-people-stop-stopping-starting-2677?hl=tobacco

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Across

1. Quaint outburst

5. Future fungus

10. Sounds of disapproval

14. You (archaic)

15. Domesticates

16. Nanny

17. Watchmaker

19. Part in a play

20. Not in

21. Winged

22. Leered

23. Become looser

25. Nude

27. Hankering

28. Scheme

31. A fermented beverage from rye

34. Very good

35. Caviar

36. Where the sun rises

37. Unborn offspring DOWN

38. Sister and wife of Zeus 1. Community spirit 31. Small casks

39. Defraud 2. An evil spirit 32. Conceited

40. Central 3. Heart artery 33. A type of vegetable

41. Equestrian 4. Twosome 34. Requirement

42. More ornery 5. Burgled 37. Thwart

44. Gentile 6. Heathen 38. Hello

45. Bobbins 7. Leave out 40. Run away

46. Pulp 8. Bitter 41. " wilco"

50. Dishonor 9. Eastern Standard Time 43. Distant

52. Garden tool 10. Objective 44. A persistently annoying person

54. Ancient unit of measure 11. Had strong suppressed feelings 46. Spherical toys

55. Corporate image 12. Cabbagelike vegetable 47. Gloss

56. Romantic female friend 13. Outbuilding 48. Subsequently

58. Border 18. Bodies of water 49. Provide with a permanent fund

59. Coral island 22. Alright 50. Smack

60. A style of design 24. Vesicle 51. Vagabond

61. Sit for a photo 26. Anagram of "Star" 53. Brace

62. Wanderer 28. Indian instrument 56. Muzzle

63. Afresh 29. Pierce 57. Actress Lupino

30. 365 days

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Sudoku

2 8 7 3

4 8

7 9 6

6 5

3 1 6 5 2 9 6 7

6 9 2 1

5 1 6

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How did we get

this old? By living full-out!

Join Patricia Morgan June 14

during Father’s Day Luncheon

Get Over Getting Older

Tips on Resilient Aging from a Spunky Senior

As many of our wise parents used to say, “Aging ain’t for

sissies!” Research into healthy aging recommends

alternatives to rusting out. We will explore how to continue to

live vibrantly while accepting that getting older is inevitable.

Be prepared for reality, possibilities, and some cornball fun!

You will be reminded to:

1.Care for Your Vintage Body. You’ll happily live longer.

2.Mind Your Mind. Your neurons will stay active and

connected.

3. Hang out with Younger & Older. You’ll avoid risky

social isolation.

4. Develop an Attitude of Gratitude! Your days will be filled with

blessings.

5. Lighten UP! You will see your health improve with smiles and laughter.

Patricia Morgan hosted a Spunky Senior Birthday party with a popcorn machine, goofy

entertainment, and over 160 guests. Why? To embrace getting older and being called Great Grandma. With a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, she works with people and organizations who want to build personal resilience at work and home. Audiences describe Patricia’s message as meaningfully fun, surprisingly insightful, and delightfully uplifting. Her publications include From Woe to WOW: How Resilient Women Succeed at Work and the Canadian bestseller, Frantic Free: 167 Ways to Lighten Up and Calm Down. Patricia was named a Woman of Vision by Global TV and is a recipient of the Spirit of CAPS for her contribution to the Canadian speaking industry. Patricia Morgan 1411 25A St SW Calgary-Alberta, Canada, T3C 1L8 403-242-7796 [email protected]&httsp://SolutionsForResilience [email protected] & https://SolutionsForResilience.com


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Every day, seniors in Calgary make many contributions to their communities and we are celebrating with Senior’s Week, June 2 – 8, 2019. Sadly, sometimes the challenges of hearing loss can impact our involvement in the activities we enjoy.

Hearing loss is one of the fastest growing chronic conditions facing Canadians, 78% of Adults age 60-79 experience hearing loss (Stats Canada, 2016 Census). It can be sudden or gradual, and it is quite common for someone to not realize they are developing hearing loss. On average, it takes 7 years to acknowledge and act on hearing loss. There are many causes, ranging from excess noise, illness, genetic factors and ototoxic drugs. Hearing loss affects all ages. Recent research suggests that the longer a hearing loss goes unmanaged, the more challenging it will be to learn to cope with the changes. When we start using our hearing aids, we can re-train our brain, and rebuild and strengthen the connections that we used to hear.

The City of Calgary has many wonderful free events and activities happening throughout Senior’s Week. As part of the kick-off, Age-Friendly Calgary is holding a Resource Fair at the City Hall Atrium on June 3, from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, with the focus being on “Changing Perceptions of Aging”. Deaf & Hear Alberta will be joining the Fair with information regarding hearing loss and staying safe in your home with the addition of assistive devices. Our knowledgeable staff will also be able to help with general questions about other equipment and funding options.

We have also partnered with the Third ACTion Film Festival this year to help make their event more accessible to the hard of hearing community. “THIRD ACTion Film Festival's focus is to celebrate ageing and the accomplishments of older adults to help speed along an age-positive culture shift and empower everyone to envision their best third act”. So enjoy great movies celebrating seniors at the Glenbow Museum Theatre June 7 – 9, 2019. Tickets are available at www.thirdactionfilmfest.ca

If your club members would like to have a presentation on managing hearing loss, tips for living with hearing aids, and information about assistive equipment, please contact Sharron Nixon, [email protected]

As always, our Accessibility Services Department is ready to assist you with an assortment of amplified devices. An amplified telephone, TV Listening system or flashing signal for the doorbell can help you communicate and feel safe in your home. We are on hand to answer all your questions and help you make the best choices. We offer FREE one-on-one consultations to help with your communication and safety alerting needs. Ask us about low-income funding assistance for those who qualify. Call 403-284-6200 ext. 3 to make an appointment. We take appointments Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm - at 63 Cornell Road NW, Calgary. Check out our e-store at: [email protected].

Pocket Talkers are on sale for the month of June.

http://www.thirdactionfilmfest.ca/



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Anna Gibson of the TELUS Community Ambassadors came by for a visit.

Members of our Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre and participants in the

Shared Handicraft class knit and crochet 8 X 16 rectangles. The TELUS

Community Ambassadors of retires stitch these rectangles together to make

and donate throws and blankets. Marlene Monilaws (pictured above in the

white and black sweater) on behalf of Anna Gibson the Telus’ representative

presented to Maxime (in the blue shirt) our volunteer from the Kitchen a stuffed

Telus mascot – a snow leopard. And pictured along with Marlene and Maxime

are the rest of our Shared Handicraft class. Great job by our members!!

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Casino

September 16 & 17

Volunteers needed

Please sign up in the office

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Crossword Puzzle solution:

Brain Teaser solutions:

1. Jenny 36, Bill 24, Jamie 18, Colin

12, Brian 9, Angela 6, Carol 2

2.

A=1 D=6 E=5 G=3 H=9 L=4 O=7 P=0 R=8 S=2

3.The third letter of each woman’s

name is the same as the fifth letter

of each man’s name, so Rosemary

is married to Christopher

2 5 8 9 6 7 3 1 4

9 4 6 8 1 3 7 5 2

1 7 3 5 4 2 9 6 8

7 6 5 1 3 4 2 8 9

8 3 1 7 2 9 6 4 5

4 2 9 6 8 5 1 7 3

6 9 4 3 7 8 5 2 1

5 1 2 4 9 6 8 3 7

3 8 7 2 5 1 4 9 6

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JUNE CALENDAR

RECRUITING FOR 27 29 29 30 31 1

VOLUNTEERS WORLD NO GARAGE SALE

FOR CASINO TOBACCO DAY BOOKING TABLES

SEPT 16& 17 FOR NOV 16 BAKE CRAFT SALE

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE BADLANDERS

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 JUNE 10TO 14 JUNE 10TO 14 JUNE 10TO 14 JUNE 10TO 14 FATHER'S DAY LUNCHEON SUMMER REGISTRATION SUMMER REGISTRATION SUMMER REGISTRATION SUMMER REGISTRATION SUMMER REGISTRATION PARTRICA MORGAN IS CLOSED OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN SCOTTISH COUNTRY

ONLINE & INPERSON ONLINE & INPERSON ONLINE & INPERSON ONLINE & INPERSON DANCERS

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 SUMMER BBQ BOOMER DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT $10.00 7PM- 11PM DANCE RANDYPOIRIER $5.00ENTRANCE FOR OLD TYME SAKE

OPEN BAR

23/30 24 25 26 27 28 29 LETE'S PAINT A

BOQUET OF ROSES

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