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December 2019 Have a holly, jolly Christmas; It's the best time of the year
I don't know if there'll be snow but have a cup of cheer
Have a holly, jolly Christmas; And when you walk down the street
Say ‘hello’ to friends you know and everyone you meet
Oh ho the mistletoe hung where you can see; Somebody waits for you;
Kiss her once for me Have a holly jolly Christmas and in case you didn't hear
Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas this year!
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Events Sunshine Club Afternoon Christmas Party Wednesday, December 11 at 1:30 pm at Echo Centre Cost: $3 each Tickets available now! The Special Events Committee is planning a wonderful Afternoon Christmas Party, full of festive cheer to celebrate the Christmas season! Participants will enjoy seasonal music from the Folk Song Circle and the ukulele group. The room will be full of merriment and songs and we will make it an afternoon to remember! Participants will enjoy an afternoon of holiday cheer, a sing-a-long and a Christmas treat. Even Santa and his elves will be there! There
will also be birthday treats for anyone with a birthday in November or December. In the spirit of fun, we would like to encourage you to dress up in a tacky Christmas sweater or a crazy toque! There will be a prize for the person wearing the best sweater or toque! Just a reminder that tickets are available for both members and non-members. You do not have to be a member to purchase a ticket and attend these great events. Tickets for Sunshine Club members and non-members are available now from the Sunshine
Club office. Tickets are $3 each. Ticket price includes a chance to win a door prize and a delicious assortment of goodies, coffee/tea and entertainment. Doors open at 1:00 pm, entertainment begins at 1:30 pm and tea service is at 2:15 pm. Hope to see you there to share in the merriment of the Christmas season! Hamper Collection: We will be collecting canned or boxed food for the hampers to give to families less fortunate during this time. Thank you!
November General Meeting **Last Minute Notice Wednesday, November 27 at 1:30 pm Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 27 at 1:30 pm and make a special effort to attend the Sunshine Club’s November General Meeting. The agenda for this meeting will include: a report on the Tea and Bazaar and Open House, Christmas event updates and more! There’s even a chance to win a door prize! Please support our Club by attending this meeting. Thank you. Happy Birthday To You… ♫♪♫ If you are celebrating a birthday in December. We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, family and friends…and don’t forget to eat lots of cake!!! Birthday acknowledgements are offered every five years. Therefore, birthday congratulations will be mentioned when members turn 50, 55, 60, 65 etc. Happy Birthday greetings go out to the following members who are celebrating their special day (5 year intervals):
Lori Thompson Rose Marie Burton Betty Chan Shirley Goodman Marj Edwards David Wilson Leona Fowler Dea Charlton Doug Havard Gail Cruikshank Dinner at the Casino and Rim Rock Restaurant There is no dinner in December. The next dinner will be in January and further information will be in the January newsletter.
Regular Programs__________________________ Program Cancellations Please note the following programs are cancelled due to other bookings, events or holidays: Wednesday, December 11 No Light Lunch Service due to Sunshine Club Afternoon Christmas Party Wednesday, December 25 Echo Centre Closed for Christmas Day Stat – No Programs Thursday, December 26 Echo Centre Closed for Boxing Day Stat – No Programs Tuesday, January 1 Echo Centre Closed for New Year’s Day Stat – No Programs
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regular Programs Program Start and Stop Dates - Submitted by Carol Weiers The following list is when activities stop for Christmas break and start again in January. Thank you. Activity Stop Dates 2019 Start Dates 2020 Beginner Ukulele November 29 January 13 Carpet Bowling - Tuesdays December 17 January 7 Carpet Bowling - Thursdays December 19 January 9 Carpet Bowling - Fridays December 20 January 3 Clogging December 12 January 9 Computer Lessons December 12 January 16 Cribbage December 16 January 6 Digital Photography November 22 January 3 Evening Bridge (Tuesday) December 17 January 7 Floor Curling December 19 January 2 Hobbies and Crafty Wools December 17 January 7 Light Lunch Service-Mon. December 9 January 6 Light Lunch Service-Tues. December 10 January 7 Light Lunch Service-Wed. December 11 January 8 Light Lunch Service-Thurs. December 12 January 9 Limber Up December 19 January 7 Line Dancing December 3 January 14 Mah Jong December 19 January 9 Pickleball December 20 January 3 Pottery Club – Tuesdays December 17 January 7 Pottery Club – Fridays December 20 January 10 Quilters December 11 January 8 Scottish Country Dancing December 4 January 8 Second Book Club December 4 January 8 Shimmy Sisters December 13 January 10 Stamp Crafts December 11 January 8 Strummers December 12 January 9 Sunshine Club Painters December 2 January 6 Sunshine Garden Club December 11 January 15 Table Games – Monday December 9 January 6 Table Games – Wednesday December 11 January 8 Table Games – Friday December 13 January 10 Table Tennis – Tuesday December 17 January 7 Table Tennis – Wednesday December 18 January 8 Table Tennis – Friday December 27 January 3 Tai Chi – Monday December 16 January 6 Tai Chi – Beginner December 16 Tai Chi – Wednesday December 18 January 8 Turn the Page Book Club November 28 January 30 Ukulele December 6 January 10 Whist December 20 January 3 Woodworking December 6 January 6 Writer’s Group December 17 January 7 New Program Ideas Are Always Welcome!
Do you have an idea for a new activity? We are listening! We are always open to new ways to grow and expand our offerings within the Sunshine Club. Activities require a director, an instructor (not always necessary) and a minimum of eight, interested members. If there is an activity that you would hope to add to the Sunshine Club, please contact Karen Freethy at 250 720-2509, email:
[email protected], or come for a visit in my office at Echo Centre.
Painters Group – Submitted by Rose Windley The Sunshine painters have a luncheon planned for December 9 at noon at the Barclay Hotel. At this luncheon we exchange a Christmas card which we have painted earlier in the season. Our next meeting will be in January.
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regular Programs Cont. Turn the Page Book Club – Submitted by Pat & Alexander Miller "Medicine Walk" by Richard Magamese was this month's read. It is a novel about love, friendship,
courage, and the idea that the land has within it powers of healing. Medicine Walk reveals the ultimate goodness of its characters and offers a deeply moving and redemptive conclusion. Wagamese's writing soars and his insight and compassion are matched by his gift of communicating these to the reader. This is our second book by this author. The first one was "Indian Horse" and we gave that one an overall rating of 9.
Franklin Starlight is called to visit his father, Eldon. He's sixteen years old and has had the most fleeting of relationships with the man. The rare moments they've shared haunt and trouble Frank, but he answers the call, a son's duty to a father. He finds Eldon decimated after years of drinking, dying of liver failure in a small town flophouse. Eldon asks his son to take him into the mountains, so he may be buried in the traditional Ojibway manner. What ensues is a journey through the rugged and beautiful backcountry, and a journey into the past, as the two men push forward to Eldon's end. From a poverty-stricken childhood, to the Korean War, and later the derelict houses of mill towns, Eldon relates both the desolate moments of his life and a time of redemption and love and in doing so offers Frank a history he has never known, the father he has never had, and a connection to himself he never expected. It was a beautiful and well written book. We gave it an overall rating of 9.5.
We are still at full capacity so I am sorry we are unable to accommodate any more folks interested in joining us. Should space become available, we will announce it in the newsletter. Second Book Club – Submitted by Pauline Rice
Every month we all read the same book of the month from the library and then discuss it at the following month’s meeting. The books all take us out of our normal comfort reading zone and we have all discovered delightful books that we would never have read were it not for the book club. We have lively discussions which are very enjoyable even if that particular book was not our favorite. If you love to read, we invite you to join our group. New members and guests are always welcome. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am in the Hemlock
Room at Echo Centre. For more information, email Pauline Rice at [email protected] Bowling Our group enjoys fun, recreational bowling in a friendly, encouraging environment. We have room for
new bowlers and we encourage you to join in the fun and laughter! We bowl Monday morning starting at 9:30 am at Rainbow Lanes. Please arrive at 9:15 am so we can get organized and start bowling at 9:30 am. Bowling is a lot of fun and provides a great opportunity for exercise, friendship, laughter and smiles! Cal Davies is the director. The cost to play is $10 per person each week. This fee is paid directly to the bowling alley each week. If you are interested in joining this activity, please show up to the bowling
alley on Mondays at 9:30 am to meet with the director, Cal Davies. Carpet Bowling - Submitted by Joyce Luecke A reminder to anyone interested in learning carpet bowling that Fridays are for drop in bowling and the not tournament days. We gather at 12:15 and start bowling at 12:30. Everyone is welcome to join us and learn this fun and interesting game. We hope you join us! Clogging Instructor Richard Anderson welcomes members to come and try clogging and see how much fun it is. It is a great activity for mind and body. Beginners are welcome from 1:30 - 2:00 pm and intermediate dancers from 2:00 – 2:30 pm. Please join us for this activity that is both fun and healthy! Pottery Update – Submitted by Alanna Miller Welcome to December!! This is always a fun time of year in the Pottery Room. The pressure is on to finish our last Christmas gifts. When the final kiln load is fired there will be lots of excitement to see how our creations turn out. Most of us have been working on projects since we came back in September but there is always some last minute ideas that we simply must have for Christmas. There are tree decorations, and a variety of ideas on the gift list from soap trays to sculptures. If you happen to be the recipient of one of these homemade treasures, you can be assured they were made with lots of love. In the New Year feel free to come round the back to Craft Room B on any Tuesday or Friday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. In the meantime from all of us at pottery… have a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!!
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regular Programs Cont. Digital Photography Group- Submitted by Janis Cameron
The Digital Photography Group will not be having a meeting in December. Instead, we are going to be having a fun field trip with our cameras at the Naasgaard Winter Wonderland! We are really looking forward to the field trip. Starting with our January meeting, our start time will be 10:00 am and end at 11:30. So if you wanted to join our group but thought 9:30 time was too early maybe having a 10:00 am start will be
better for you. Our group would like to wish all members a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Floor Curling – Submitted by Larry Lehtonen
On October 31, we had an in-house bonspiel with Quality Foods supplying an excellent lunch. The following teams won 3 games:
Ken Moore (skip), Lance Kayll and Chrystal Sadie Carol Weiers (skip), Arlene Perry and Gerry Gagnon
Bill Moore (skip), Janet McCourt, Gail Lessard and Anne Levesque
Thank you to Janis and Gary Cameron who took our group photo!
Floor Curling is a fun, social game. We encourage you to join in and start having fun! Drop-ins and beginners are welcome. There are always people willing to show beginners how to play the game. All equipment is supplied and it’s an easy game to learn, so drop in on a Tuesday or Thursday from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at Glenwood Centre and give it a try. New teams are drawn every morning. Start time is 9:45 am but we ask everyone to please arrive before 9:30 am so that we have time to draw the teams, set up and organize the play. Doors open at 9:00 am. It is an easy game to learn and participants enjoy the fun and socialization. Coffee, tea and cookies are available between games for $1.00. Please note: in an effort to be environmental friendly, we will no longer be using styrofoam cups for coffee. We ask you to bring in a regular-size cup or mug for your use (tall cups will not fit in the storage bins). Floor Curling is a fun game and one of the Club’s most popular activities. Games end by 12:00 noon. We encourage everyone to come to Glenwood and join in the fun – you will be glad you did!
A reminder to members that Sunshine Club activities are “scent free”. Please do not wear any perfume, aftershave, cologne or scented products as some of our participants have asthma and other respiratory sensitivities. Thank you. Friendly Phone Service – Submitted by Wendy Stanley
December can be a lonely month for some. Wouldn’t it be nice to start the day with a phone call from a friendly voice? We would like to remind you that the Friendly Phone Service is available to anyone living alone in the valley who would like to have a friendly contact each morning, between 8:00 am and 9:00 am. The Friendly Phone Service program is a free service. This is an amazing program that helps people feel safe, cared for and comforted. We welcome new clients. There are information pamphlets available in the Sunshine Club office. On the
back of this pamphlet there is a registration form for clients to fill out. You do not have to be a member of the Sunshine Club to receive this service. It is available to all citizens who live alone. For further information please visit our website at https://friendlyphoneservice.home.blog, email: [email protected] or phone the Sunshine Club Office at 250 720-2505 or Wendy Stanley at 250 723-5285. Sunshine Garden Club – Submitted by Pauline Rice If gardening is your passion, this is the Club for you! As always we share plant cuttings, seeds and ideas. Occasionally we invite speakers to share their knowledge. Newcomers are welcome whether you are just starting to dig in the dirt or if you are an experienced gardener. Come to share and to learn. We regularly meet the second Wednesday of the month from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon, in the Hemlock Room at Echo Centre. New members and guests are welcome! For more information, email Pauline Rice at [email protected]. Writer’s Group
The Sunshine Club Writer’s Group, home of the greatest yet-to-be published writers, has embarked on a new season of creative writing. There are terrific stories of family history, drama, adventure, pottery, children’s stories and more. Bring your create writing, be it memoirs, great literature, fiction, poetry, and entirely new gendre, or any gendre at all, to a supportive and encouraging environment. If you wrote it, bring it. We want to hear it, and we want you to hear ours. It’s inspiring to see each other proceed and achieve. Discussions are
lively and interesting. New members and drop-ins are welcomed and made to feel at home. We meet on Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Hemlock Room at Echo Centre.
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regular Programs Cont. Limber Up *New Session Available! We are pleased to announce that we have a third session of Limber Up available to our Club members! Limber Up has been extremely well attended for a number of months and there is an increasing demand for this program. We are thrilled that so many members are exercising and keeping fit.
The new session will be on Thursdays from 10:10 – 10:50 at Echo Centre. It will follow a similar format to the other Limber Up sessions but does not include the floor exercises. We are excited to have a new instructor join our program. Lauren Schubert is certified as a fitness instructor and has a wealth of experience. She does a great job of providing modifications and adaptations to exercise moves so they are suitable for those who are looking for more of a gentle program and for those who are looking for more of a challenge. This session is being offered on a trial basis until December 19. If we have a steady, good attendance, we will continue to offer this program as part of our regular activities in January but if there isn’t a strong attendance, we won’t be able to continue the program. Limber Up is now offered during the following times: Tuesdays, 11:00 – 12:00 $1 drop in fee Instructor: Nomi Samson Thursdays, 10:10 – 10:50 $1 drop in fee Instructor: Lauren Shubert Thursdays, 11:00 – 12:00 $1 drop in fee Instructor: Nomi Samson The last class before the Christmas break will be on Thursday, December 19. Thank you to Joan Palmer for all her hard work and efforts with this program. Joan is the director and she has worked diligently on maintaining this amazing program for our members. We appreciate all your time and energy. It is great to see so many members dedicated to keeping fit and active! We hope you join us again in the New Year. Have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends and best wishes for much happiness and good health in the New Year. Lunch Bunch – Submitted by Barb Atkinson and Norm Taylor Thursday, December 12 at 12:30 pm at Solda’s Restaurant
All Sunshine Club members are invited to enjoy lunch with the “Lunch Bunch” gang. What a great opportunity to enjoy friends, great conversation and a delicious lunch!! Each month this group meets to enjoy the company of others and a tasty meal at a local restaurant. In December we will be going to the Solda’s Restaurant. It is always a great group of people and a wonderful time and we hope you join us!
Each month we change our location and we circulate a variety of restaurants throughout the year. We would love for you to join us!! We all look forward to this social lunch and we think you would too! If you are interested in joining the Lunch Bunch please phone the Sunshine Club office at 250 720-2505 to sign up. Everyone is responsible for ordering and paying for their own lunch at the restaurant but ask members to sign up ahead of time so we can confirm the reservation numbers with the restaurant. Table Games – Submitted by Gillian Shearwater
The Table Games group invites you to drop in and join in -- no partner needed! We offer all kinds of games for fun. Looking for someone to play your favourite table game? Bring your own, or try any of the games other members have brought. Selection varies: anything from Backgammon to Scrabble, and lots of games you've never heard of before. Special on Mondays: Settlers of Catan. Card games are always on hand too! Rummy, Joke Rummy, Phase 10, Euchre and more. You are always welcome! We play on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon at Echo Centre in the Pine Room. Please note: Our last day of play for 2019 is December 9. Have a great holiday season! First day of play in the New Year is January 6. See you then! For more information, please contact our activity directors, Judy Collins at 250 724-2370 or Gillian Shearwater at 250 724-7293. Pickleball Pickleball is a great, social game and we have a fun, enthusiastic group. It is a user-friendly sport and is accessible to people of all abilities. We continue to welcome new players and we encourage you to drop-in and join the fun. Beginners are always more than welcome. We have nets, paddles and balls for anyone who is interested in joining us. Don’t worry if you haven’t played before because we are there to help and you will pick up the game in no time! We invite members to drop in and join in the fun:
Mondays 7:00 – 9:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 – 11:00 am Fridays 9:00 – 11:00 am
Please note: Pickleball is cancelled on from December 23 – 31. Our last day is December 20 and we start up again on Friday, January 3, 2020. Happy holidays!
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regular Programs Cont. Light Lunch Service Cancellations Cancelled on Wednesday, December 11 Please note, the Sunshine Club Light Lunch Service will be cancelled on Wednesday, December 11 because of the Sunshine Club Afternoon Christmas Party celebration. Light Lunch Service Update Just a reminder that the Sunshine Club Light Lunch Service will be cancelled on Wednesday, December 11 because of the Sunshine Club Christmas Party. Also, we would like to remind our customers that the last day of the Light Lunch Service before the Christmas break is Thursday, December 12. It will start up again in the New Year beginning Monday, January 6. Lunch is available Monday – Thursday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm for Sunshine Club members and their guests. Lunch orders will be taken until 12:30 pm and orders are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. We encourage you to drop by Echo Centre for a tasty lunch at a very reasonable price. Did you know that the Light Lunch Service is one of the Sunshine Club’s biggest fundraisers? When you have lunch with the Light Lunch Service, you are supporting the entire Club and all its programs and activities. It is a win-win for everyone!
We encourage members to come enjoy a tasty, affordable lunch amongst friends with the Light Lunch program and support the Sunshine Club. Menu items include delicious soups, sandwiches, muffins and refreshments. Please drop by Echo Centre for an enjoyable lunch with other Club members.
Sandwiches: $2.75 - $3.00 Soup: $3.25 Muffins: $1.25 Drinks: $1.00 A special thank you to all the hardworking volunteers who help make the Light Lunch Service a success. It is a program that is enjoyed and appreciated by many of our members and we would like to express our sincere thanks to the kitchen volunteers, muffin makers, purchasers and everyone else who contributes. Thank you and happy holidays. Library Cart – Submitted by Carol Weiers Thank you to everyone who has generously donated books and magazines to the library cart. It is a great way to recycle and provides an opportunity for others to enjoy the books and magazines that are passed on. It’s hard to believe that another year has almost gone by. I would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday season and all the very best wishes for the new year Table Tennis
Speed up your reflexes (fastest hand/eye coordination of any sport) and enjoy a game of table tennis with other members three times a week. Games are played on Tuesdays from 8:45 – 10:45 am, Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, and Fridays 10:00 am – 12:00 noon at Echo Centre. Equipment is supplied, but members may bring their own racquet if they prefer. Both experienced and beginner players are welcome to join.
Volleyball Update: Looking for New Players – Submitted by John Van Apeldoorn
Volleyball was off to a slow start in October but we acquired a few new members and some even enticed their friends to come. So we had a good session on October 30. We need to keep these numbers up for everyone’s maximum enjoyment. I appeal to all members to commit to attending as regularly as possible to maintain this as an active Sunshine Club sport. There will be no volleyball in December as school gyms are not available. Volleyball will
recommence on January 8, 2020. All sessions are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at EJ Dunn School. We enjoy evenings of non-serious, fun-filled sessions. Experience is not necessary as we are there to help and most people catch on very quickly. All Sunshine Club members are welcome to participate. New members please consider this activity! Season’s Greetings to everyone! Walking Groups The Walking groups are taking a winter break. However, a few diehards have decided to continue to enjoy the great Trails of the Alberni Valley on their own initiative as long as the weather holds. We plan to start up again in the Spring. Look for announcements in the Spring newsletter for more start up details.
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volunteer Corner
New Volunteers Are Always Welcome Volunteers play a vital role in the success of the Sunshine Club! The Club operates on the generosity and involvement of our volunteers. I would like to thank all the volunteers who help throughout the year and express our sincere appreciation for your time, energy and enthusiasm. Volunteers are integral to the success of the Club. Thank you for your dedication and sharing your time and talents with us.
Volunteering is a great way to feel involved, share your knowledge with others, stay active and contribute in a meaningful way. We are always looking for new volunteers to join us and there are many different ways to become involved. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit the Sunshine Club office (250 720-2505) or contact our interim Volunteer Coordinator, Maureen Brechin at 250 724-1036. We will work together to find the right fit for you. Together, you really do make a difference! No Office Volunteers Meeting in December There will be no office volunteers meeting in December. We will start the new year off with a New Year’s Luncheon on Wednesday, January 8 at 12:00 pm at Smitty’s Restaurant. Following the luncheon at the restaurant, we will have our January office volunteers meeting. Office Volunteers New Year’s Luncheon Wednesday, January 8 at 12:00 pm at Smitty’s Restaurant All office volunteers are invited to share some holiday cheer together at the New Year’s Luncheon. Now that the hustle and bustle of Christmas is over, we can relax together and enjoy a lunch together at Smitty’s Restaurant on Wednesday, January 8. Tickets for this lunch are $14 each and it includes a buffet with soup and sandwiches, refreshments, dessert and tax. Tickets can be purchased from the Sunshine Club office. Following the lunch, we will review any updates for January and items on the agenda that need to be discussed. This is always such a wonderful time to visit and enjoy a delicious meal together. Thank you to all of our wonderful, dedicated office volunteers for the great job you do for the Club. We truly appreciate all your effort and time you give throughout the year. Friendly Phone Service Update – Submitted by Wendy Stanley November Meeting: Monday, December 2 at 10:00 am in the Hemlock Room
Merry Christmas to all my faithful volunteers who have kept our phone service going for so many years! We wouldn't be still active without you dedicated women and men. Thank you so much! Our December meeting will be on Monday, December 2, at 10:00 am in the Hemlock Room. Please remember to bring your used record sheets for November and pick up the latest calendar and any new record sheets needed.
Volunteer Reminder
Just a quick reminder to our volunteers - - If you help in any Club activity and haven’t filled out a “blue volunteer form”, please ensure you fill it out. The form can be picked up from the Sunshine Club office. Once you have completed it, you may return it back to the office. We want to ensure our records are correct and that you are receiving proper recognition for
your contributions. Also, many thanks to the Club directors who have updated their volunteer lists.
“Jingle Bells” - Submitted by Karen Freethy Warm wishes and a Merry Christmas to all Club volunteers, members, directors and executive members. Wishing you all a very safe, happy and healthy Christmas and may the New Year bring you laughter, love and joy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! Pocket Calendars for Volunteers – Submitted by Karen Freethy
The 2020 pocket calendars are now ready for all volunteers to pick up. If you are a volunteer for the Sunshine Club, please drop by the Sunshine Club office and pick up your handy pocket calendar to keep track of all of those important dates, Sunshine Club meetings and events! Have a wonderful holiday season and we wish you all the best of health and happiness in the New Year. Thank you so much for volunteering with the Sunshine Club. We really appreciate your involvement,
contributions, time and energy!! Looking forward to working with you again in the New Year. Thank you to All Tea and Bazaar Volunteers We would like to express our sincere thanks to all of our amazing volunteers who helped make the Tea and Bazaar a huge success. Thank you to Richard Anderson and Kathy Toms for organizing the event and a special thank you to our stall convenors. We would also like to thank all the many volunteers who help and support them at their booth. Thank you so much to everyone who helped!
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunshine Club Notices
Reduced Sunshine Club Office Hour during the Holiday Season The Sunshine Club office will be reducing its hours over the Christmas holidays and our hard working office volunteers will be taking a well-deserved break. The following is the December office hours:
December 1 – 16 Regular hours (Monday – Thursday 9:00 – 4:00 & Friday 9:00 – 3:30)
December 17 - 19 9:00 am – 12:00 pm December 20 – January 3 Office Closed January 6 Resumes regular office hours
Thank you for making note of these closures and reduced hours. If there is a matter that needs addressing while the office is closed, please phone either the Echo Centre front desk at 250 723-2181 or Karen Freethy at 250 720-2509. On behalf of all the office volunteers, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season! We Miss You!! We noticed you were missing and we want you to join us again…a reminder to all Sunshine Club members to please renew your membership. Friendly reminders were sent out in November to those members who have not yet renewed their cards. Please support the Club and purchase your membership today. The Sunshine Club offers a lot of wonderful opportunities and activities for a very reasonable annual fee. Spread the word to all your friends and neighbours too. The more, the merrier! Welcome New Members Welcome to the Club! We would like to extend a warm “sunshine” welcome to the following people who have joined our Club recently: Verna Proulx Dan Kornyk Ted Williams Lynne Blender Davina McCombie Benedict David Jens Van Draby Mike Markstein Sherry Lyons Julie Swaney Patricia Messenger Joan Thurston Fran Poaps Diane Brazzale Tineke Pagani Jerry Whitney Barbara Cranage Cathy Whyte Casey Vanschie Melody Charlton Trent Ward Lynne Holder Deb Swain Carol Hamilton Donna Green Carol Jawarski Gerald Labute Sherry Harrison “Scent Free Zone” No scents makes good sense! Members are reminded that all Sunshine Club activities and programs are “scent free.” There are members who are highly allergic and have respiratory sensitivities to smells from perfume, colognes, lotions, oils, hairspray, etc. so members are encouraged to please refrain from wearing scents while attending Sunshine Club activities, events, etc. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.
In Case of Snow / Ice and Questionable Road Conditions Winter is here… and we want to advise members that some programs may be cancelled due to snow or bad, icy weather. Sometimes the director will cancel an activity (especially if it is a small group and members will call one another to let them know) or sometimes the activity will still take place for those members who want to “drop in” and take part. If you are feeling concerned about the weather conditions, we encourage members to stay home. We don’t want anyone risking injury by falling or getting in an accident when it’s not necessary. If you are unsure if the program is on or not, please call the Sunshine Club office at 250 720-2505 or phone Echo Centre front desk at 250 723-2181.
Please note: if an activity is continuing to run but you are uncomfortable with the road conditions and weather, please stay home! We do not want anyone hurt or putting themselves in a dangerous position.
Important note for directors: If you are cancelling your activity, please be sure to call the receptionist at Echo Centre (250 723-2181) as soon as possible and let her know so she can cancel the room and let the maintenance know. Otherwise, the Sunshine Club pays for the room bookings if they are not cancelled. Also let the Sunshine Club office know if the program is cancelled.
Season’s Greetings from the Parks, Recreation & Heritage Staff The Parks and Recreation Staff would like to wish all Sunshine Club members, volunteers and the Executive a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. May the holiday season be full of love, laughter and joy and may the New Year bring you good health and much happiness!
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Notices Food Donations for the Christmas Hampers We are collecting non-perishable food items for the Christmas hampers. We encourage you to please take this opportunity to bring in food donations for those people and families in need. These donations can be brought to the Sunshine Club office anytime. Thank you for helping to make someone else’s Christmas a little bit brighter! Please bring in the donations by Friday, December 13. Please ensure that the expiration date on your food donations are current. Thank you. Sunshine Club Newsletter is Available Online
We would like to remind everyone that the Sunshine Club newsletter is available online and can be accessed at www.portalberni.ca. When you arrive at the City’s website, click on the red heading that says ‘Parks, Recreation and Heritage’. Once that screen is open, then click on “Echo Sunshine Club”. Click on the newsletter link and you can access the newsletter from your
computer. The newsletter and the calendar of events are posted each month. 55+ BC Games Update – Submitted by Barb Sheare The 55+ BC Games are a thing of the past for this year but the planning for Richmond has already started. Meetings are being held and the sports and venues are being chosen. Keep checking the website for updates as they become available. The Canada 55+ Games are being held in Richmond August 25 - 28, 2020 and anyone who won a medal in the BC Games this year has priority. If you didn’t win a medal but would like to enter, send in your application because there might be a spot for you. Check out their website at, www.55plusbcgames.org to see if your sport is being offered and when they are accepting entries. Remember to stay active in sports, challenge yourself, meet new friends and an active lifestyle is a healthy lifestyle! Seniors’ Directory – An Excellent Resource!
The Sunshine Club produces a directory of information pertinent to seniors. This is an excellent resource for seniors! It provides information and references in regards to the following topics: community care services, cultural groups, death and bereavement, education, financial assistance and funding, federal tax services, housing benefits and
subsidies, pensions, government representatives, health care and preventative services, government services, legal resources, meal services, recreation, safety, senior housing,
service groups, support groups, transportation and more. It is extremely useful and the updated version is available now at the Sunshine Club office for only $5. The Sunshine Club office is located in Echo Centre or phone 250 720-2505. Canadian Council of the Blind, Alberni Chapter – Submitted by Jean Kanngiesser The Canadian Council of The Blind (CCB) is a support group for the visually impaired and blind serving the Alberni Valley. The next meeting will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday December 4, 2019 in the basement meeting room of Abbeyfield. Guest speaker will be Rick Newberry, Chief Fire Prevention Officer, City of Port Alberni. For further information call Jean Kanngiesser at 250 724-1282, President Alberni Valley Chapter Canadian Council of the Blind. Jane Austen Port Alberni Group -- submitted by Gillian Shearwater
Jane Austen fans -- we have a group for you! All Gentlemen and Ladies who share an interest in the life, writing, and Regency period of Jane Austen are invited to join us. We hold regular meetings and social gatherings for our members. Activities include literature (of course!) as well as movies, costuming, food, dance, games, history, etc. Share your enthusiasm for all things Jane, meet others and share skills, information and ideas about the Regency era. We are the Isle of Austen
Regency Group (formerly the Central Vancouver Island Region of the Jane Austen Society of North America). For activity dates and times, contact president Tricia Knight at 250-913-2111, or email, [email protected] Sunshine Club Christmas Raffle – Submitted by Minnie Burton
Make sure you purchase your ticket for the Christmas Raffle. Give yourself the opportunity to win - you can’t win if you don’t buy a ticket! There will be two winners! The first name drawn will win a $100 bill and the second name drawn will receive $50! The grand prize of a hundred dollars would sure be a nice prize to win to help with all those Christmas expenses…or maybe a great opportunity to treat yourself to something special! Tickets are $2 each and are available in the Sunshine Club office. A reminder to members that you can also sign out a book of tickets from the office to sell to friends, coworkers or family. Tickets can be sold to anyone in the community. It is a great way to help the Sunshine Club!
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Community Notices Cont. Volunteers Wanted at Abbeyfield – Submitted by Angel Graitson Volunteers play a vital role in our facility. It is a great way to be involved, share your knowledge with others, to stay active and contribute to our seniors in a meaningful way. If you are interested, please call our office at 250 724-5054. January Newsletter Deadline The deadline for submissions for the January newsletter is December 1. Submissions can be dropped off at the Sunshine Club office to be put in the “Newsletter File” or contact Karen at 250 720-2509 or email: [email protected]. The January newsletter will be ready to be picked up at Echo Centre on Tuesday, December 17. Volunteers Needed at Fir Park Village & Echo Village We are seeking volunteers. There are many opportunities available such as specific program volunteers, one-on-one visitors, bus drivers (class 4, unrestricted), and/or store volunteers. We are very flexible with volunteer schedule times. If you have a bit of spare time and wish to share it with us, please call 250 724-6541, extension 253 or email [email protected]. Parkinson’s Support Group – Submitted by Linda Nicklin Certain muscle groups stiffen and lose flexibility with Parkinson’s. Movements get smaller, arm swing is reduced, posture and balance change. A strong body leads to better movement. Exercise can help your Parkinson’s in the following way. Exercise will improve your physical strength, agility, flexibility, posture and balance. Your ability to move will improve with practice. Exercise will help with daytime tiredness, fatigue, heart health, breathing, stamina and your general well-being. We encourage you to check out Sunshine Club Limber Up exercise activity on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 am or on Thursday at 10:10 am. Alberni Fitness also has a balance program for those with Parkinson. For more information please call Linda 250-723-3755 or Jan 250-723-8230 Reminder to Pay for Your Newsletter Postage If you would like to receive the newsletter by mail, please let us know. We require the cost of the postage payment by either cash or cheque. The cost of receiving a newsletter each month starting in December is $17.00 annually. If you are interested, drop by the Sunshine Club office so we can process your request and add your name to the mailing list.
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Rollin Art Centre News – Submitted by Melissa Martin
Gallery Exhibits: December 3 - 21 Mistletoe Market: over 75 local artists, artisans and crafters. Enjoy the gallery and
watch it transform into a holiday Christmas market. Mistletoe Market – Starting December 3 Stroll the magically lite gardens then pop upstairs to the gallery where you will find hundreds of gift items for all your shopping needs. All locally made, the market has something for everyone on your list - pottery, jewelry, scarves, photographs, original paintings, glass works, quilted stockings, holiday cards, ornaments and wall hangings to name a few. Visit us at the Rollin Art Centre (wheelchair accessible). Extended Holiday Hours at the Rollin Art Centre. We are open late on Friday, December 6, 13 and 20 from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, for you to wander the beautifully decorated grounds and enjoy some holiday shopping in our gift shop and gallery. Community Art Coucil is holding a Membership Night The Community Arts Council is holding their annual members appreciation day with two days of savings! If you are a current member, join us in the gallery, December 6 (11-8 pm) and December 7 (11-4 pm) to receive 20% off all items in the gift shop and gallery, excluding ticket sales. This is also a great time to renew your 2020 membership, don’t forget! Saturday Children’s Crafty Day Drop –in – Every Saturday at the Rollin Art Centre. Do you love glitter glue, googly eyes and all the wacky ways you can use pipe cleaners? Then drop by for a fun craft Saturday afternoon where you will be creating some fun memories in theme with the season. No registration required. Just come on by. Ages 7-13; Cost $15. Every Saturday 1 - 3 pm. Support Local Artists & Purchase your Annual Membership Memberships play a crucial role to the sustainability of the Community Arts Council and the Rollin Art Centre, which in turn supports local artists. Support local artists and purchase your membership. The annual memberships are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $22 for a family. A $25 Artist Membership includes a listing on our website, samples of your work, a short bio and a link to your own website. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, located at 3061 - 8th Avenue. Admission is by donation. Phone: 250 724-3412, www.portalberniarts.com, http://www.facebook.com/rollinartcentre.
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Community Notices Cont. Barkley Sounds Community Choir Presents “Solstice” Sunday, December 1 at 2:20 pm at ADSS Theatre
The Barley Sounds Community Choir, under the direction of Michael Villette, is presenting our Christmas Concert, “Solstice” on Sunday, December 1,
2019 at 2:20 pm, in the ADSS Theatre. The cost is: adults $15.00 and children under 12 are free. Tickets are available at Rollin Art Centre, Echo Centre, from choir members and at the Door. Special guest performers include: Phil's Harmonics String Orchestra, Philip Walbank, Dennis Olsen and Guy Langlois, Anna Lewis, Michael Villette and the Alberni Valley United Handbell Ensemble.
For more information, please visit our website: www.barkleysounds.com. Come, join us and celebrate! Timbre! Choir Presents “Merry Christmas, Darling!” – by Frances Ketteringham Sunday, December 8 at 2:30 pm at ADSS Theatre Timbre! Choir, under the direction of Rosemary Lindsay, presents Merry Christmas, Darling on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 2:30 pm at ADSS Theatre. This concert marks the choir’s 47th season and it is a Christmas tradition not to be missed. Tickets sell quickly for this concert so be sure to pick them up in advance at Echo Centre, Finishing Touches, Rollin Art Centre, Salmonberries, Choir Members or possibly at the door. Adults/Seniors tickets are $20 and Students and Children (under 18) tickets are $5. Tickets for our Spring concert will be on sale at the door at a reduced price, along with wonderful door prizes.
Alberni District Historical Society – Submitted by Judy Carlson Our October meeting on Corner Stores was well attended and it was a great chance to
share memories of the many stores that have vanished. The upcoming meeting in March will be about the experiences of our Japanese immigrants. The Alberni District Historical Society sends our best wishes for the holidays to all our members and friends.
2020 Island Lifestyles Coupon Books Are Available The Island Lifestyle Coupon Books are now available! These books are full of great coupons, discounts and deals to a wide variety of restaurants, retail stores, golf courses and much more. It is also a fundraiser for the Sunshine Club! Each book costs $27 (price includes tax). These books are available to purchase from the Sunshine Club office or Echo front desk. Buying a book gives you an opportunity to save hundreds of dollars and it is also a great way to support the Sunshine Club! If you would like to have a look at a book or have any further questions please drop by the Sunshine Club office. Cheques should be made payable to “Echo Sunshine Club”. Thank you for your support!
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December’s Challenge Christmas is a time for joy, peace…and Christmas trivia!!! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. I hope it is filled with love, laughter, joy, friends, family, memories of magical moments and maybe just a little Christmas baking! 1. In the song “Jingle Bells” who was seated by my side? 2. The movie “Miracle on 34th Street” is in what city? 3. In which Christmas song are the lyrics, “to see if reindeer really know how to fly”? 4. Who said, “God Bless Us, Every One!”? 5. Including Rudolph, how many reindeer hooves are there pulling Santa’s sleigh? 6. What were Frosty’s first words when he came to life? 7. In the song, “Silver Bells” what is dressed up in holiday style? 8. What songs says, “Let’s be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly”? 9. In the carol, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” what is the prettiest sight to see? 10. In a “Holly Jolly Christmas”, the lyrics tell us to have a cup of what? 11. What are the only two reindeers mentioned in “Here Comes Santa Claus”? 12. What is the name of the snowman narrator in “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”? 13. How many gifts would you receive if you received all the gifts in the song, “The 12 days of Christmas? 14. What is the name of Scrooge’s deceased business partner? 15. How much did Lucy charge for a psychiatric session in the classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”? 16. How many “la’s are there after the “fa” in the song “Deck the Halls”?
