ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING A BARBECUE will follow for …

June 2019

Aurora Seniors Centre 90 John West Way

Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 Tel: 905-726-4767

Email: [email protected] www.auroraseniors.ca

www.aurora.ca

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019

at 1:00 pm - West McKenzie Room

Come and be part of it

A BARBECUE will follow for those attending the meeting at a cost of $2.

Agenda packages will be available at the Reception Desk from Monday, June 3

Agenda package consists of:

AGM Agenda, Minutes of the June 13, 2018 AGM

Financial Report to Dec. 31, 2018

Committee Reports

These will also be available on the ASA website

www.auroraseniors.ca

http://www.auroraseniors.ca

Aurora Seniors’ Centre Newsletter June 2019 Page 2

BALANCE IMPROVEMENT Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Stay steady on your feet by strengthening your core and lower body. This class will include seated and standing exercises.

BASIC CARDIO Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This basic, cardiovascular only class takes you through simple choreography designed to gently raise your heartrate to improve fitness and burn fat.

BOOT CAMP GOLD Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This circuit class will incorporate stations utilizing balls, Pilate balls, bands, Bosu balls and more. Work towards improving strength, cardio capacity, balance and agility. Designed for the active, independent older adult.

CHAIR FITNESS Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Get fit while you sit. This program uses cardiovascular exercise to improve your endurance, and works muscles to strengthen your body. Ideal for participants who are new to exercise or who prefer the aid of a chair.

CHAIR STRETCH Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Learn how to gently stretch, strengthen, mobilize joints and use your breath. This is a class for participants who suffer from arthritis, tightness and chronic pain. Breath deeper, stretch further.

CHAIR YOGA Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Would you like to start a yoga practice but feel intimidated or do not know where to start? Grab a chair! Chair Yoga is also for someone who has movement limitation and or recovering from an injury and would like to start moving or to be active. This will help develop strength and flexibility through focused and fixed poses.

CORE CONDITIONING Age: 55+ years Location: ASC A strong core is important to all your movement and keeping your balance. Learn how to strengthen your core (stomach, back, hips and glutes) to increase grace, flexibility and reduce the risk of falling-without doing any crunches or sit-ups. ^No class on: July 1 & Aug 5

DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS Age: 55+ years Location: ^ASC Anyone can learn to draw. You will be introduced to technical and creative exercises that will help develop your skills. Note: Material costs extra, list available at the ASC or AFLC. *No class on: June 26, July 31 & Aug 28

FITNESS CHALLENGE Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This program is designed for those with previous fitness training. This class is effective in strengthening the cardiovascular system, toning muscles, building bone density and promoting weight loss.

KNITTING: SOCKS NEW! Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Hand knit socks are one of life’s little luxuries that everyone should experience. As complicated as they appear when you read a sock pattern, they are really quite simple! Sock yarns are some of the most fun yarns available today - hand paints, self-patterning, self-striping and more!. You will learn a basic top down sock. This is an advanced beginner class. Students need to pick up a supply list from the reception and bring these supplies to your first class. *No class on: Jun 24 & July 1

DAY DATE TIME FEE/CLASS CODE

Tue June 25 10:30am – 11:15am $56.00/10 14188


Thu June 27 9:15am – 9:45am $35.00/10 14189


Tue June 25 9:00am – 9:45am $56.00/10 14190


Fri June 28 10:45am – 11:45am $56.00/10 14191


Fri June 28 9:30am – 10:30am $56.00/10 14192


Wed July 3 12:45pm – 1:45pm $45.00/8 14209


Mon June 17 12:00pm – 12:45pm $50.00/9 14210^


Wed June 19 9:00am – 10:30am $76.00/8 FULL


Thu June 27 11:15am – 12:15pm $56.00/10 14195


Mon May 27 10:30am – 11:45am $45.00/4 14146*

Program Refund Procedure: All requests for refunds must be made IN WRITING. Non-medical related cancellations will only be accepted prior to the second regularly scheduled class. Participants will receive a full refund (no administration fee) when cancelling sev-en days or more prior to the start of the program. Participants will receive a full refund, less a $21.75 administration fee, when cancelling 6 days or less days prior to the start of the program. Participants will receive a refund on a prorated basis, less a $21.75 administration fee, for all other re-fund requests. There will be no administration fee for refunds due to medical reasons (pro-ration still applies). A medical note must accompany the refund request. Please note that refunds or transfers will be processed according to the date your written request is received by our Department. Please allow two to three weeks for all refunds to be processed. Please note that you can withdraw or transfer from a program using e-PLAY up to 14 days prior to the start of the program.


MINDFULNESS, MOVEMENT & MEDITATION Age: 55+ years Location: ASC Since we are all unique in mind and body, this is designed for every body to experience various types of short Mindfulness Meditation practices. Through focusing on breath, body sensations and easy to follow slow mindful movements, you will be able to choose what works best to find your own sense of calm, awareness and being. At times there will be options to stand, to come down to the floor on a mat or to stay seated in a chair. Mindfulness Meditation is scientifically proven to help reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

pFIT Age: 55+ years Location: ASC pFIT is a social and safe way to increase lower body strength, improve range of motion and maintain balance. The stepper allows each leg to work on its own pace and resistance level and digitally monitors strength improvement. Note: Class size is limited to 10 participants. *No class on: May 20 ^No class on: July 1 & Aug 5

PILATES – STANDING & MAT Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This class is a contemporary approach to Pilates, incorporating rehabilitation techniques to suit various levels and abilities. Emphasis will be on the breath and controlled movement, which leads to improved posture and flexibility. Exercises will be presented with basic movements that build.

PILOGA Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This class is designed to build strength and gain flexibility. Combining the muscle toning of Pilates with the flexibility of Yoga, this class has constant movement to help burn fat. *No class on: May 20 ^No class on: July 1 & Aug 5

STRETCH & TONE Age: 55+ years Location: ASC (Mon/Thu), AFLC (Wed) This class is designed to strengthen and tone muscles to facilitate everyday living activities and improve appearance. A variety of light equipment will be used. The muscles will then be stretched to maintain or increase flexibility. *No class on: May 20 ^No class on: July 1 & Aug 5

STRONG & TONED Age: 55+ years Location: ASC The next step up from Stretch & Tone. This class will focus on core strength, and improving muscle tone using a variety of equipment.

ZUMBA GOLD Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This amazing program is very easy to follow, so anyone will be able to do Zumba Gold. Dances that are specifically highlighted in this program include: Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha, Belly Dance, Flamenco and Tango.

ZUMBA GOLD TONING Age: 55+ years Location: ASC This is an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance-fitness program for baby boomers or beginners. Through lightweight resistance-training and exciting rhythms, Zumba Gold-Toning classes help participants build muscle strength, increase bone density, and improve mobility, posture and coordination.


Thu June 27 11:15am – 12:15pm $39.00/7 14198


Mon June 17 11:15am – 11:45am $92.00/8 14199^


Thu June 27 10:00am – 11:00am $39.00/7 14200


Mon June 17 10:15am – 11:00am $50.00/9 FULL

Tue June 25 11:00am – 11:45am $56.00/10 FULL


Mon Jun 17 1:30pm - 2:30pm $50.00/9 14203^

Thu June 27 10:00am - 11:00am $56.00/10 FULL


Fri July 5 10:00am - 11:00am $50.00/9 14205


Tue June 25 11:15am – 12:00pm $56.00/10 14207


Fri June 28 9:00am – 9:45am $56.00/10 14208


Karie and Andrew are excited to be offering new programs that can be done from the comfort of your own home. All you need is a telephone to participate.

How its works:

You can register now by speaking with Karie or Andrew in person at the Centre or by calling 905 727-3123 ext. 3614. Program guides available at Reception at the Centre.

Once registered Karie and Andrew will call you 2—5 minutes prior to the start time, all you do is press 1 and that will enter you into the program.

All Programs are FREE.

Registration is open to join us for these fun and interactive programs that will run from 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. and will be run by Karie and Andrew:

“Celebration Days” on: Tuesday, June 18—Spring Into Summer Thursday, June 27—Celebrate Canada

“Jokes and Mad Libs” on Tuesday, June 25

“SCWW Planning Committee” on Thursday, June 6

“SCWW Good News Network” on Tuesday, June 11

“Sports Chat” on Tuesday, June 4

“Table Topics” on Thursday, June 13

“Who/What Am I?” on Thursday, June 20

Karie or Andrew would love to speak with you if you are interested in joining us for any one or more of these programs

or if you know someone who would benefit from this program.

EVERGREEN CHOIR The Evergreen Choir presented its end of season concert, Something to Sing About, on Saturday afternoon, May 25, before a sold-out house of enthusiastic choir supporters. Under the direction of Dan W. Lenz and accompanied on the piano by Hadara Jacoby, the choir sang 12 songs. The program also included four solos and two duets sung by choir members and a rousing sing-a-long of well-known songs sung by the audience and choir. It was a great afternoon. We would like to thank the staff and the many volunteers who offered us their assistance in making the afternoon such a successful and pleasant event. At the end of the concert, flowers were presented to Enid Maize, the member who founded the choir and gave it its name in 2006. On behalf of us all, thank you Enid.


Our Popular Friday Night Dances this month will be on:

June 14th and June 28**

(2nd and 4th Fridays)

8 – 11 p.m. (Line Dance Practice from 7:30 — 8 p.m.)

Singles & Non-members always welcome

Members: $5.00 – Non-Members: $6.00 includes light refreshments

Cash bar is available with wine, beer and soft drinks

** As in previous years, we’ll take a short break during July & August

BUT WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON FRIDAY, JULY 26TH

for our SPECIAL BBQ-DANCE EVENING (see poster on page 8)

To all of you who supported us and made our Friday Dances so much fun,

THANK YOU & HAVE A TERRIFIC SUMMER! A.S.A. Dance Committee 2019 Lucille, Charles, Ilka, John, Heinz, Tony & Lydia

Hearing Health Check Connect Hearing Newmarket will be offering complimentary Hearing Health Checks at the Aurora

Seniors’ Centre on Tuesday, July 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Staying connected to the sounds

you love is a great reason to get your hearing screened. A Hearing Health Check takes

approximately 15 minutes and is your first step towards better hearing. Come meet Michael,

Audiologist, and Linda, Hearing Instrument Practitioner, to discuss your results and answer any

questions you may have regarding hearing loss and hearing aids.

A sign-up sheet is available at Reception. Space is limited.

Knotty Knitters

A warm welcome to the Knotty Knitters. We are at the Centre from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon on Mondays throughout the year. We knit, embroider, crochet, laugh, exchange jokes and share Family happenings. We help each other out, if someone runs into a problem with their knitting, etc., Beginners are also quite welcome. Yes. You can bring your own project as well. All levels of knitters are welcome, from the beginners to the most experienced. We even knit coats for our four legged Friends!! If you missed us this year at the Spring Sale, please do not worry. We will be back next year. Or maybe you can catch us at the Christmas Bazaar, which occurs in November. The smiles are always free and lasting friendships are formed. So feel free to stop in and stay for a look and a chat, we love to talk!! If you see something one of the Knotty Knitters is making and wish to purchase it, you can do so as well. All proceeds go back into the Centre. If you wish to join us please do so as beginners are more than welcome.

REMEMBER, WE ARE NOT STRANGERS, ONLY FRIENDS YOU HAVE NOT YET MET.


We would like to thank our June Partner of the Month, Amica Senior Lifestyles,

for their support of the Aurora Seniors Centre

THE SILVER STARS “Let Him Sleep ‘Til It’s Time For His Funeral”

Don’t let the title fool you – it is a comedy and there is no funeral.

John is anxious about turning 60 and having done nothing with his life.

His loving wife, Marianne, decides to show him that he’s wrong by hosting a surprise funeral instead of a birthday party. Sounds strange, but her intentions are good – she wants him to know how much

he is loved. It’s to be a fantastic surprise party for friends, relatives, and most of all, John.

But, of course …………. there is a mishap.

So come and see Paul, Gerri, Zara, Mike, Denise, and John act out their roles

in the play and find out what happens!!

Buy your tickets at the Reception Desk.

$5:00 each includes refreshments

Saturday, June 22 @ 2:00 pm.

Sunday, June 23 @ 2:00 pm.




Computer Club Information and Activities for June 2019

THIS IS THE LAST MONTH FOR TUESDAY SEMINARS UNTIL SEPTEMBER THE COMPUTER CLUB WILL RUN THE TUESDAY DROP IN SESSIONS ALL SUMMER!!

Computer Club meetings – Tuesdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am - We continue to try and cover topics of interest to our members but as always we need your help to know what is of interest to you. Let us know. Tuesday, June 4 - Q & A and discussions about passwords & password managers with Bob. Tuesday, June 11 - Aurora library: We are trying to arrange for someone to come and give a talk on any new programs available at the library . This topic could change by then. Tuesday, June 18 – Apple day with Herb and Susan. Tuesday, June 25 - Bob will talk about Malware, how to stay safe on line, how to block dangerous mail, understanding what is connected to your Wi-Fi network, how to recover lost passwords, two step verification and the recovery of emails and text.

Technology education: Computer classes will be replaced by The Cyber Seniors program and assistance on the Tuesday after noon drop in help.

Tuesday afternoon drop-in sessions from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Computer Room. These sessions are run weekly, every Tuesday, with the intent that any member who is looking for any kind of technical help can come by and we will try our best to assist. All the help we provide is covered by your payment of the $1 daily activity fee. We provide one-on-one help in these sessions. The Aurora Seniors Association website at http://www.auroraseniors.ca/ is your best source for information about any of our programs or use one of the email addresses below. Your suggestions and comments about what you might like the computer club to do, courses we could teach or content for our Tuesday sessions is always welcome. Come talk with us or send your suggestions to Bill Ault at [email protected], Bob Hedenberg at [email protected] or to [email protected].

Walking Club Walks are held on Wednesday mornings and are about an hour in length. All walks are on trails in and around Aurora. The terrain may be hilly (as is much of Aurora) and participants should wear appropriate clothing and footwear. We meet each week at 9:30 a.m. at the Seniors Centre and car pool to the starting location, if necessary. No pre-registration is required, just show up. We are always looking for eager members to walk. So, come out and join us.

Walks planned for May: (all locations subject to change depending on weather etc.)

June 5 Holland River Trail - South from Seniors Centre.

June 12 York Region Forest - Dainty Track, McCowan Road and Aurora Road.

June 19 Tom Taylor Trail - North from Timothy Street (parking lot on the North side) to dam across river

June 26 Tim Jones Trail - South of Vandorf Sideroad. Park south of Vandorf Sideroad, one street west of Bayview Avenue and south (left turn) at first street, then first right to trail entrance (This Trail section has many hills)

Welcome Newcomers!

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mailto:[email protected]






We are looking into planning a Fall 2019 Overnight Casino Trip

We would like your input on this and there will be a sign-up binder with a variety of Casino Locations (USA and Canada.)

Please sign-up for any of the destinations that interest you!

Thank you.

Aurora Seniors Presents

Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Price: Members: $17 per person

Non-Member: $24 per person

Inclusions: Return transportation via deluxe coach, incentive TBD and all taxes.


Tuesday Night Movies

June 4 — Last Chance Harvey (2008): Dustin Hoffman (PG-13: 93 min, Drama) In London for his daughter's wedding, a rumpled man finds his romantic spirits lifted by a new woman in his life.

June 11 — The Monuments Men (2014): George Clooney (PG 13: 118 min, Drama) During World War II, a group of men and women called The Monuments Men are working together to protect cultural treasures from being destroyed in the war. FDR chose this group of seven specialists to enter Germany and rescue the works of art from the Nazis.

June 18 — Scoop (2006): Scarlett Johannsson, Hugh Jackman (PG-13: 96 min, Mystery) An American journalism student in London scoops a big story, and begins an affair with an aristocrat as the incident unfurls.

June 25 — New in Town (2009): Renée Zellweger, Harry Connick Jr (PG 97 min, Comedy) A Miami businesswoman adjusts to her new life in a tiny Minnesota town.

Movies start at 6:30 p.m. sharp! $1.50 Includes movie, refreshments and popcorn!

Movies are for Members Only. ALL TUESDAY MOVIES ARE LIMITED TO 60 PEOPLE.

PLEASE COME EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR SEAT (AND ONLY YOUR SEAT)!


Join us for a BBQ lunch every Wednesday starting June 5, at the Seniors’ Centre. ONLY $5.00 per person.

Your BBQ lunch includes:

A Limited choice of Hamburger, Sausage, or Chicken with Salad, Chips, Coffee/Tea and Dessert!

Tickets will be on sale at 11 a.m. in the Craft Room (Limited to 65 tickets and 2 tickets per person)

No changes to your meal choice option.

Doors open to the West McKenzie at 11:30 a.m.

BBQ SERVING LINE WILL BEGIN AT 11:45 A.M. On Wednesday, June 12, there will be a BBQ following the AGM for those who attend!!

In the case of extreme weather watches/warnings (heat and/or storms) the deck will be unavailable.

ASA Board of Directors:

President Dave LeGallais

Vice President Jan Freedman

Treasurer Cheryl Rines

Secretary Charles Sequeira

Directors Jim Abram Ron Coe John Scherrer

Past President Carol Hedenberg

ASA Committees:

Finance Cheryl Rines—Chair

Membership & Volunteers Sylvia Gilchrist—Chair

Special Events Committee Jan Freedman—Co-chair Carol Bowers—Co-chair

Operations & Activities Committee Dave LeGallais—Chair

By-Law Review Committee John Scherrer—Chair

Social Committee Bob Palmer—Chair

Community Development Committee Jane Stangl—Chair

Seniors Related Issues Committee Charles Sequeira– Chair

Aurora Seniors Centre Staff:

Karie Papillon, [email protected] (905) 727 3123 x3610 Adult Program Coordinator

Andrew Bailey, [email protected] (905) 727 3123 x3611 Adult Program Assistant

Bill Hawke Primary Facility Operator


The next Board of Directors meeting: Monday, June 17 at 1 p.m.

Blood Pressure Clinic: In conjunction with Chartwell Park Place Manor, we are pleased to offer a Blood Pressure Clinic at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19 in the Library. A Registered Nurse will take your blood pressure and answer questions.

ASA Social Golf will be meeting on Monday, June 17, with 4 tee times beginning at 10 a.m. We will be play at Harbourview Golf course. Golf & Cart will be $50.00 per person. Note Registration ends June14th or Tee Times Full. Please register at Reception to golf.

NOTICE BOARD

Foot Care Clinic Dates Wednesday, June 26

If you are interested, please contact Retire at Home Services at 416-802-7169 two days prior to arrange an appointment.

May Information Tables In the lounge, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Wednesday, June 19 — Amica Senior Lifestyles Wednesday, June 26—Aurora Public Library

We are currently planning the following day trips for 2019:

Hockley Valley Fall Colour Tour - Sept/Oct Date

Niagara on the Lake - October Date

Shaw Festival - November Date

Much more Travel News coming soon!

Like the Aurora Seniors Association Facebook page to keep up to date on all the fun that we have.

Aurora Seniors Centre 90 John West Way, Aurora

(905) 726 4767

Please note: Pickleball (PB) times are subject to change. Please refer to the Pickleball play schedule (available at the Centre or on the auroraseniors.ca website). The woodshop is closed from 12 —1 p.m. daily.

*Town program, Pre-registration required

Monday

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday

8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesday

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday

8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Wood Shop 9:00 Ladies Billiards 9:00 Badminton 9:00 Knotty Knitters 9:30 Learn Bid Euchre 10:15 Piloga* 11:15 pFIT* 12:00 pFIT* 12:00 Core Conditioning* 12:15 Yoga Beg* 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Mahjongg 1:00 Carpet Bowling 1:30 Stretch & Tone* 2:45 Mixed PB 3:00 Silver Stars

9:00 Boot Camp Gold* 9:30 Wood Carving 10:00 Rebounding* 10:00 Computer Club 10:30 Balance* 11:00 Piloga* 11:15 Zumba Gold* 12:30 Ladies PB 1:00 Wood Shop 1:00 Bid Euchre 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 Table Tennis 1:30 Computer Drop In 2:00 SCWW Call* 2:15 Men’s PB 4:00 Badminton 6:00 Poker 6:00 Line Dance 6:30 Movie 6:45 Yoga Stretch*

9:00 Wood Shop 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Walking Club 11:45 Budget Bistro 12:45 Chair Yoga* 1:00 Let’s Create 1:00 Mexican Rummy 1:30 Bridge 1:45 Evergreen Choir 2:00 Fit Minds* 3:15 Beg French*

June 5, 19 and 26 4:00 Beginner Line Dance

9:00 Stamp Club 9:00 Art Drop In 9:15 Basic Cardio* 9:30 Wood Carving 10:00 Stretch & Tone* 10:00 Pilates* 10:30 Keep Singing 11:15 Fitness Challenge* 11:15 Mindfulness* 12:30 Poker 12:30 Men’s PB 1:00 Creative Colouring 1:00 Wood Shop 1:00 Bid Euchre 1:00 Table Tennis 1:00 Mahjongg 2:00 SCWW Call* 2:45 Ladies PB 7:30 Essentrics*

8:15 Chair Stretch* 9:00 Wood Shop 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Zumba Gold Toning* 9:30 Sew Much Fun 9:30 Chair Stretch* 9:30 Bocce (drop in) 10:00 Strong & Toned* 10:45 Chair Fitness* 11:15 Fitness Challenge* 12:30 Mixed PB 12:45 Bingo 1:00 Canasta 1:00 Rumicube 1:30 Book Club 7:00 Bid Euchre

June 17 1:00 Board of Directors

June 12 1:00 ASA Annual AGM

June 14 and 28 8:00 Dance

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING A BARBECUE will follow for …