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Tel: 204-642-7909 Email: gimli55@mts.netWebsite: www.gimlinewhorizons.com

Follow us on Facebook as Gimli New Horizons

Anyone out there willing to donate their time to make our front driveway look (a lot) better??

Cut & trim grass, trim trees, we have the equipment just need thelabour!

In this issue - GNHHistory & WhoRemembers?

Gimli New Horizons will remain closed at thistime. Keep safe! Stay Safe ! Think Safe!

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ACTIVITY Activity Pricesfor Members

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CONTACT PERSON PHONE (204)

Acrylic Painting $5.00 Oct - April Lorraine MacVicar 642-1213

Addicted to Dance $1.00 February - Dec Kathy Bowden

Carol Simonson

642-7535

641-2902Bereavement Support Varies Ongoing Office 642-7909

Bingo Pay what you play All Year Jane Bell 642-4622

5 Pin Bowling @ Bowlers $10/week Sept - Apr Deb Gottfried 487-8877

Bridge - Beginners $1.00 As scheduled Dale Klassen 642-5178

Bridge - Contract $2.00 All Year Sharon Peichl 642-4492

Bridge - Duplicate $1.00 All Year Dale Klassen 642-5178

Canasta - (Fri) $1.00 All Year Audrey Corrie 642-1581

Canasta - (Mon) $1.00 All Year Loni Loughery 671-0181

Carpet Bowling $1.00 Oct - April Janie Ellis 642-8851

Casino Tours Varies / trip Occasional Elaine Einarson 642-9495

Chair Yoga $8.00 NEW Jen Heinrichs 881-6441

Circle Dance $1.00 All Year Linda Rankin 389-3580

Color University $7.00 NEW Joyce Reid 407-3568

Cribbage $3.00 All Year George Langois 642-9413

Dance Lessons $7.00 Sept - May Gail Hurak 642-7834

Dance With Chris &Deborah

$7.00 Sept - June Deborah Gaynor-Martens 642-8813

Day Tours Varies / trip All Year Office 642-7909

Fibre Arts Group $1.00 All Year Janice Skene 376-2649

Fit N Fun $1.00 All Year Lisa Forget

Arlene Bernshine

407-2097

642-7357Floor Curling - (Fri) $15 / Season Sept - April Mavis Gerwing 642-8651

Floor Curling - (Thurs) $1.00 Sept - April Arlene Bernshine 642-7357

ACTIVITIES & CONTACTSYearly Membership Fee (Oct. 2019 - Sept.2020) $25.00 / Person $30 /Associate (under 50-54)

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ACTIVITY Activity Prices forMembers

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CONTACT PERSON PHONE (204)

Golf $10 Season + clubfees May - Sept Dave McNabb 642-4736

Jam Session $1.00 All Year Pearl Jessup 642-4390

Lawn Bowling $5.00 May-Sept Elaine Thompson 641-1626

Line Dance (Mon) $1.00 All Year Marian Huston 642-5534

Line Dance (Thurs) $1.00 Sept - June Rose Marie Hess 642-8678

Perogy Making FREE! Oct - May Mike Michaluk 642-5764

Petal Pushers FREE! Seasonal Vera Szczepanski 930-3206

Shutterbugs $2.00 All Year Debbie Einarson orJudy McKinnon

642-7660643-5601

Sketching $7.00 All Year Rosemary Dzus - contact via emailrosemary.dzus@gmail.com

Use email

Spanish - BeginnerExperienced

$1.00 As scheduled Peter DykesKathy Bowden

389-2674642-7535

Tai Chi $1.00 All Year Phyllis Holmes 642-9054

Texas Hold’em $2.00 Sept - April Vince Gerwing orBruce Geske

642-8651642-1515

Walking $1.00 Sept - May Carol Simonson 641-2902

Wood Carving $1.00 All Year Office 642-7909

Writers Group $5.00 NEW Linda Gunhouse 232-7747

Yoga $8 Tues $10 Thurs All Year Leanne Stevens 641-3920

Yoga $8 Saturday As Scheduled Jen Heinrichs 881-6441

ACTIVITIES & CONTACTSYearly Membership Fee (Oct. 2019 - Sept. 2020)$25.00 / Person $30 /Associate (50-54)

A note from the office staff: Please note that the office staff have differentemail addresses.

To reach Jonie regarding Centre related information - gimli55@mts.netTo reach Carol for all Hilites Newsletter, advertising and membership info -

hilites@mts.netWe don’t always check each others email when away on vacation so please use email address that

corresponds to your subject.

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President’s Message - Cindy StewartPresidents Message - July 2020Gimli New Horizons will remain closed until furthernotice. I know this announcement that will disappoint somepeople however with the current COVID situation the

Board feels that it would not be responsible of us to open at this time.This was a unanimous decision.Some groups are doing Zoom sessions such as painting and Yoga. Tai Chi is meeting in thepark, and Petal Pushers are working hard to keep the centre attractive. We are also doingKayaking as social distancing can be maintained. Lawn Bowling is also open.

Rick Hewson has resigned as first Vice president of the Board. He had resigned in Februarybut with all the COVID-19 decisions he stayed on for us. Rick has been an asset to the Boardalso serving as Treasurer previously and a help to me. A big THANK YOU and will see youaround the Centre a lot I hope.

We have received some grants: The RM of Gimli gave us a $1000.00 for Handicap toilets andWestshore Foundation a $1000.00 for the lumber to build the raised vegetable beds.Unfortunately we did not get the big grant from Co-op to do the landscaping and the areawhere the cement ramp is, but we will keep trying. Thank you to those that donated plantsand have been keeping the front mowed, trimmed, weeded and cutting saplings. It looksreally nice. If you can volunteer some time to help out it would be greatly appreciated.Please contact the office.

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About the CentreExecutive: 2019/2020

President Cindy Stewart

Past President Vacant1st Vice Rick Hewson2nd Vice Lorraine CrawfordSecretary Linda CochraneTreasurer Lavona Clarke

Directors: 2019/2020Publicity Graham WatsonBuilding/Mtce Garry PetersonVolunteers Vera RalkeSunshine/Activities Marion GaleMembership Linda ShipmanSocial Val Adrian

Member at Large Norma Doerksen

Member at Large Doris Gordon

Member at Large Jane Bell

Office Staff:Facility Manager Jonie Johnson

Facility Mgr Assistant Carol Simonson

New Horizon Board Meetings arenow held on the 2nd Monday ofthe month

Find New Horizons 55+ at ourwebsite:

www.gimlinewhorizons.comOr like our facebook page GIMLI NEW HORIZONS

We keep all our events and notices posted onthis page so it is the best way to keep informed

as to activities at the centre. Also watch forany closures in winter on this page.

THANKS A MILLION!!COVID-19: One-timepayment for seniorsFrom: Employment

and SocialDevelopment Canada

We received our first donation froma member that was sent her cheque

from the Federal Gov. Included withthe cheque the message indicated

that if you don’t require the moniesto please think of organizations that

could benefit from a donation.

A tax receipt for any donation $25and over will be issued

Thanks for thinking of us!

MISSION STATEMENT

"The Centre will be an asset to the community byproviding a pleasant place for recreation, relaxation and

companionshipand by encouraging all members to remain active and

socially connected while maintaining their physical andmental health"

Gimli New Horizons 55+ Centre Inc,17 North Colonization Rd., Gimli,

was incorporated in 1974 as a not for profit /charitable organization.

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Volunteer & Membership

- Vera Ralke & Mavis Gerwing

We would like to recognize one of our many volunteers atNew Horizons - KEN DUTHIE.Ken is one of our avid floor curlers and during our winterseason he mentioned that our rocks were looking like theyneed a new paint job. Unfortunately our season was cutshort at the beginning of March when the centre had toclose due to COVID -19. We never had a chance tocontinue the conversation.Well that didn’t stop Ken! He has used his ‘socialdistancing’ time to repaint all 64 curling rocks. When wehopefully start up again in the fall we will be using rocksthat look brand new! A job well done! Thank You KenDuthie from the bottom of our hearts!

So what has changed since the club opened it’s doors and started this amazing centre forour seniors?

Well it seems that today's 55+ senior is a tad busier than back in the 70’s. More time spentwith helping with grandchildren, more time spent traveling away for winters, some retiringand then still decide to go back to work, and some busy volunteering with other groups?

It seems that there are SO MANY other groups in our small town that also depend onvolunteers. To name a few (but likely not all ) are Gimli Film Festival, Icelandic Festival,

Chamber of Commerce, Kinsmen/Kinette Club, Rotary Club, Art Club, Legion,Toastmasters, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Lions Club,Masonic Lodge, Wildlife Assoc &

Shooting Club, Yacht Club, GEAC, Icelandic National League, Heritage AdvisoryCommittee, Aspire Theatre Group, Snowmobile Club, etc.

So with so many clubs to choice to be associated with it’s not surprising that volunteers havehard time dedicating their time like it was in the past!

Store hours. Tuesday to Friday 10-5

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Volunteer & Membership

A huge thank you!Volunteering is going on even

while we are closed!Elaine & Les Einarson and VeraRalke took it upon themselves to

cut the new grass that wasinstalled last year and take care

of some weeds that neededcutting down. Mowing and

whipper snipping took place theweekend of June 20th.

Cards welike to get!

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Centre History - The First 5 YearsPast Presidents and Executive 1974-

1974- Mary Krulicki

Jan.30 1975President: Mary KrulickiVice President: Dr. Frank ScribnerSecretary: Joey Thordarson Margaret StevensTreasurer: Helgi Johnson Siggi Eyolfson Inga NelsonAssistant Treasurer: Margaret StrandDirectors: Stella Skomorowski Tom Landy Leon Luschynski

Oct.3 1975President: Walter BissettVice President: Mary KrulickiSecretary: Meryl AlmondTreasurer: Helgi JohnsonBoard: Jean Hanneson Joe Thordarson Stella Skomorowski Tom Landy Leon Luschinski Lambert Harland Ted Dunderdale Isa Duncan Ralph Almond Evelyn Arnold

1976President: Meryl AlmondVice President: Sigga HjartasonSecretary: Jean HannessonTreasurer: Helgi JohnsonBoard: Alex Corrie Helen Pistawka Isa Duncan Bill Johnson Francis Hawkins Tom Landy Joe Thordarson Gwen Geirholm Jennie Kunz

Oct 5-1979President: Jean HanriesonVice President: Adeline GendurSecretary: Gwen GeirholmTreasurer: Helgi JohnsonBoard: Steinni Magnusson (Maintenance) Elizabeth Liddy (Social) Stella Skomorowski (Kitchen) Inga Nelson (Sunshine) Lucy Isfeld (Membership) Meryl Almond (Publicity)At Large: Tom Landy Ester Lambert Ralph Almond

New Horizons Executive Meetings -Sept 1974

Mary Krulicki - President

(Left to right ) Merle Almond,Stella Skomerowski, RalphAlmond, Isa Duncan, LeonLuschinski, Mary Krulicki, JoeyThordarson

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Who Remembers?�� Arbour Day – Clean up crew 1997, 2003�� Arts & Crafts 1997 included Paper tole & wall

hangings�� Auction sale 2002�� Big Bike 2005�� Bingo was two times a week - Tuesday at 1:00

pm and Wednesday at 7:30 pm�� Book Club�� Ceramics 2001�� Chair project of 2005 Donations collected to buy

200 folding chairs�� Choir�� Choir – and concert Dec 1996 Spring concert

1997 May�� Christmas Light Tour – 2002�� Club 200 monthly raffle�� Corn and Coffee night – Sept 1996 –

Entertainment was provided by The WinnipegGolden Chordsmen - Society for Preservationand Encouragement of Barbershop QuartetSinging in America) SPEBSQSA

�� Computer lessons (1999)�� Cookie Walk 2002�� Cowboy/Western Dances�� Curling�� Darts�� Drop In - every 2 & 3rd Friday eve from 7 – 9 for

chat, cards, coffee, meet new members andshare ideas

�� Grey Cup Parties�� Happy Birthday & New member orientation party

last Wed of every month at 2:45 for coffee &dessert

�� Horseshoes�� Ladies Band 2001�� Mardi Gras (2006)�� Manitoba Moose Games�� Music Lessons

�� New Years Eve Party�� Oktoberfest�� Pool�� Recipe of the month was in the monthly hilites.�� Sady Hawkins Dance 1988�� Scrabble 2001

�� Shuffleboard�� Silvertones performing at the Spring Fling May

2004 and the Harvest Stomp Sept 2004�� Smilin Johnnie Show –1997 entertainment for the

whole family adults $7 children $3�� Spring & Fall Teas�� Square dancing�� St Pats Day - Casino 2003�� Trip to Churchill July 2001�� Ukrainian New Years Dinner 2007�� Whist

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So it seems that the past members of New Horizons had some great ideas and a very busyvolunteer committee to help plan, organize and participate in events. We need to activelyattempt to follow in their shoes to continue to make this centre active and busy for everyone!So lets volunteer and brainstorm some new ideas !(Once we reopen of course)

So how old are our members? (2020 June stats)● Under 50 1● 51 - 60 47● 61- 70 250● 71 - 80 262● 81 - 90 100● 90+ 17● Unknown 5

Total paid members 681

I think that many of these events and activities were the work of the now 75+ yearold members. So a huge thank you to you for long service membership & activityplanning and participation in our Centre.

From Hilites Jan 2003 -tree was painted in2002 by local artistJacqueline Goodman.All donations to the Treeof Life of $25 + will giveyou a tax receipt.Support your club - wehave many leaves instock.

Who Remembers?

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History – Let’s have a look how we got here . . . . .

1973 1974Founded in 1973 – first meeting Feb 14, 1974

1975From the Minutes of Meeting of Jan 4, 1975 - ‘ Our greatest problem was in getting a meetingplace. We tried getting the use of the old school but the school board said it was not safe and wasto be demolished. We could have had the K&K Store for the summer but he thought it was too

small and would be very hot in summer. Finally, in Augustwe met with the Town Council and they decided to rent usthe All Purpose Hall (in the Yacht Club) when it wascompleted – the rent to be $100 per month. This wouldcover the cost of heating and lights, and the senior citizenswere to take care of the building. The town has thebuilding covered by insurance and the contents are

insured by our club. In October this hall was completed and our official opening was held on Oct25, 1974”Original activites were: Choir, Square Dancing, Carpet Bowling, Curling, Perogies & Box Socials

What happens in the box social?The men bid on the women's boxes anticipating a meal with the woman whose box it is. ... Thebidding involves teasing, joking, and competition. The event frequently takes place in a town hall,school gymnasium, or church hall.

19891989 – considered moving into basement of building at the old arena site. But this was defeated atmeeting of Jan 13/89 and propery on 3rd Ave to be considered for purchase. The property on 3rdAve (Across from current Laundromat) was bring considered for purchase to build the Centre on.You had to pay for a name tag back in 1989 and if you were attending events without it you werecharged a fee.Life membership entitled the member to free membership and Christmas Dinner in that year onlyin which the Life Membership Certificate is presented. 151 paid members and 18 Life members asof Feb 1989 (169 total)

1990Incorporated in 1990 Gimli New Horizons Club Inc.

Original NH Square dance group Choir

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History – Let’s have a look how we got here . . . . .

1994April 23, 1994 a meeting was held at the Gimli Training Centre to view property being offered byRM Of Gimli to our group. After a Q&A there was a vote held to see if they were in favor of leasingthis new training centre for the new clubhouse. Ballots were taken and 86 in favor and 11 against.Lease will take effect June 1, 1994.

1995Grand opening celebration held Sept 15/95

1996First newsletter - March/April 1996 with help from John Van Loon.Membership was $10 year and $5.00 for name tags16 activities running at the Centre

1997Club renovations done in 1997 coordinated by John Van Loon56 members attended the AGM on April 3 1997 - membership that year was 197 (so that’s 28%attendance - in 2018 we held an AGM was 35 attendees from membership of 736 = 4.7% whatthe heck happened???

2000369 paid members in Jan 2000

2001Jonie started working at Centre.

200225 activities at the centrePerogies cost $2.50 a dozenMembership $10 per personName tags for new members $7.00 eachOwn a share in the new office – raising money to pay for the new structure by selling a 1 footsquare tile in the new office for $50

You got your name on anacknowledgement plaque outiside theoffice and a tax deductible receipt for100% of the donation.

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History – Let’s have a look how we got here . . . . .2007

Creation of the New Horizons Website (Sept 2007)Total of 24 activites offered at the Centre

2008Ran nominations for “Over the Top Vonunteers” for the period of April 2007 to April 2008AED installed at the Centre.

200935th anniversary celebration June 14 $25 per personNew name tag design being looked into. Agreed at Board meeting of March 2009 that we go tothe computer generated name tag in a plastic sleeve instead of the expensive engraved tags.January was deemed “Name tag month” where you could wear a name tag from past years orfrom anywhere else for the month of January when you attended events & activities.New chairs purchased for foyer.Agreement signed that we are the EIEMB (East Interlake Emergency Measures Board) shelter incase of emergency.Newsletter started to include some color ads in addition to the front and back covers.

20122012 spending of more than $44,000 to make improvements to the current buildingNew Horizons Cookbook published On sale Aug 2012

2014New tables & chairs purchased. 80 chairs, 20 tables and office furniture.

2019Sound baffles installed in the Grand Room

2020March 13 - last day open before closure due to Covid-19 Pandemic.

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Community Service

Due to the COVID-19 pandemicThe office is open to phone calls, emails orscheduled appointments for programs and

services.Call: 204-642-7297

OrEmail: gsrc@mymts.netThank you and stay safe.

List of services:�� Transportation Program�� Meals on Wheels�� Congregate Meals – located: New Haven

Lodge, New Harbour Lodge, and Winni-peg Beach Lake Lodge

�� Lifeline�� E.R.I.K. (Emergency Response Informa-

tion Kits)�� Handy Helper�� Yard Maintenance�� Housecleaning�� Friendly Visiting�� Tele-check�� Nail and Hair Care Services�� Caregiver Support Meetings�� Resource Information / Form Assistance�� Local rental housing and community in-

formation

BELTONE Hearing . . . . . . . .For appointment

July 8 & 22Aug 12 & 26

See dates above

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Community ServiceHORIZON Hearing . . . . . . . .For appointment call

1-877-300-7507Returning onJuly 2 & 16August 6 & 20

In GimliJuly 2 & 16

Aug 6 & 20

COVID-19: Key words to know,from Asymptomatic to Zoonotichttps://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/covid-19-key-words-to-know-from-asymptomatic-to-zoonotic-1.4851745

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Community ServiceOsteoporosis Canada now has virtual presentations

Our new virtual presentation for the general public is “Speaking of Bones” and covers:

� What osteoporosis is

� Risk factors

� How osteoporosis is diagnosed

� How to maintain healthy bones

� How osteoporosis is treated

� How to live well with osteoporosis

�

We also offer virtual presentations for HCPs and we have freewebinars focusing on varying aspects athttps://osteoporosis.ca/events/ with new ones are constantly beingadded.Please feel free to share this information.We are setting up now for summer or fall.For more information or to schedule a presentation please contact:

Osteoporosis Canada100-1465 Buffalo PlaceWinnipeg, MB R3T 1L8

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From some of our activity leaders. . . .Acrylic Painting - LorraineMacVicar

Check out our Facebook pageNew Horizons PaintingGroup

Yoga - LeanneStevens

Namaste to you all. It'sbeen great to visit withthose of you who join theSaturday morning Zoomyoga class. I hope thatyou're well & enjoying thesummer weather. Icertainly miss our yoga &coffee gatherings but youare all in my heart.If you wish to check on theZoom class let me know.LeanneTake carebluecatyoga@gmail.com204-641-3920

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From some of our activity leaders. . . .Lawn Bowling - The monthof June has been a productive onefor some members of the GimliLawn Bowling club. We havespent more than 80 man hoursfertilizing, seeding, aerating andcutting our greens; cutting theoutside perimeter grass; paintingsome of the benches and cleaningthe Diageo residue off the sidingof the clubhouse. Now that wasquite a task with plenty of"solution on" and "solution off"(remember the 1980's Karate Kidmovie of "wax on" and "wax off"?) In the end the soaking, scrubbing and rinsing has paid off and the clubhouse issignificantly cleaner than it has been in a long time. Thanks to Jerry Jonasson, Richard Szczepanski, and KenDuthie for all of their hard work in cleaning the siding. For the grass maintenance and solving of our irrigationproblems the credit goes to Norm Carruthers and Ian Thompson. We would also like to thank MaarbeckConstruction and Manitoba Housing for helping us get a temporary hydro hook-up so that we could finally use oursprinkler system. Without a daily dose of water our greens were looking pretty yellow, but now that the irrigationsystem is up and running, as well as the recent rains, our greens are beginning to take on more of the desired greencolour.

As well as all of these chores to improve the look of our facilities we have been able to bowl on both Tuesday andThursday evenings. We play either single or double games which allows for social distancing. Equipment andcommon surfaces are sanitized each evening that we play, hand sanitizer is available and attendance is taken eachgame for future tracking of Covid19 if the need should arrive. Anyone wishing to join us may do so on either ofthose evenings (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Lessons are free and equipment (bowls to play) are provided. With somany other activities shut down now may be a good time to come out and give lawn bowling a try. I've had a fewpeople tell me that they've always wanted to try lawn bowling so maybe this is the summer to do that. We have 8lanes to play our games on so can accommodate more people even with social distancing in place. Everyone, of allages, are welcome. It's not just a senior sport.

See you "on the green".

Elaine ThompsonVice-PresidentGimli Lawn Bowling Club

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From some of our activity leaders. . . .

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From some of our activity leaders. . . .

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From some of our activity leaders. . . . Moving Together

Tai Chi Gimli Phyllis Holmes

Our last Tai Chi class atNew Horizons was Friday

March 13. Unfortunately New Horizons is stillclosed but I hope everyone has been able topractice Tai Chi at home. Now , anyone that is interested can joinour Tai Chi class outside. Tuesdays and Fridaysstarting at 10 A.M. at Gimli Park ( 4th Avenueand Amisk Drive ) except when it is raining.

Kayaking Returns! Once again we are teaming up with PrairieSea Kayak Adventures to offer our members ahow to kayak opportunity.We are looking at running the clinics mid-Julyon Tues & Thursdays. Please let us know if youare interested so that we can set up firm datesand time based on your kayaking experience.We will split up between beginner andexperienced classes.Call the office for more info or to expressinterest.

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Addicted to Dance - Line Dance - Kathy Bowden/Carol Simonson

Some challenges for those that are up to trying to dance with YouTube.

Key Lime Pie - Kenny Chesney - Choreo. Dancin Terryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxFD88z7EGQ

MY Pretty Belinda - dance and walkthruhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc8qqQkKTm0

Bosa Nova - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzCvCzdN5iE

I Love the Night life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id63L7zLqbg

TOO HARD ??- TRY THIS ONE WITH THE KIDS/GRANDKIDS - ITS FORSCHOOL KIDS - ENJOY THE MEXICAN HAT DANCE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p31lF-hY9u0 ORTHE IRISH JIG -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHxGisr7a_I

From some of our activity leaders. . . .

Learn to Tap?? What ?? We are seniors?

If there is interest then this program will start in the fall. Callthe centre for more info.

Will be the regular activity fee of $1Tap shoes not required. Tap boards will be

supplied for those using tap shoes.

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- Gail Hurak

Who are we?We are a group of active people who love to dance and want to have fun onthe dance floor in our community. We, also, love to go out socially. You willsee us dancing any of the following: east coast swing, fox-trot, waltz, rumba,cha-cha, country 2-step, old time waltz, polka and more. This is an informaldance class.

Who can participate?Any member of New Horizons is welcome to show up at 1:00 or 7:00 toregister on Tuesdays. We dance from September to May. This is Coviddependent. Classes may or may not start up in September, 2020. Check withthe office.

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So I have advertising opportunities to offer local businessowners that are not currently running ads in our Hilites - call fordetails.204-642-7909 (Carol)Long term (annual) or spot ad (monthly) available. Pass this onto any business in town that you think may benefit from thisoffer.New to town? Good way to get some quick news that you are

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Paraprosdokians: Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of asentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected and is frequently humorous.

1. Where there's a will, I want to be in it.

2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you ...but it'sstill on my list.

3. Since light travels faster than sound, somepeople appear bright until you hear them speak.

4. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

5. We never really grow up -- we only learn how to act in public.

6. War does not determine who is right, only who is left.

7. Knowledge, is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it ina fruit salad.

8. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many isresearch.

9. I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.

10. In filling out an application, where it says, "In case of an emergency, notify..." I answered "adoctor."

11. Women will never be equal to men until theycan walk down the street with a bald head and abeer gut, and still think they are sexy.

12. You do not need a parachute to skydive. Youonly need a parachute to skydive twice.

13. I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not sosure.

14. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first andcall whatever you hit the target.

15. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian,any more than standing in a garage makes you acar.

16. You're never too old to learn somethingstupid.

17. I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it'sgetting harder and harder for me to find someoneolder than me.

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Will there be a Fall Supper?Will there be a Halloween Dance?

Christmas Gala?When can we start perogies again?

I miss cards, when can we come back?Questions we just can’t answer yet but are

anxious to lookinto how they can happen. As a Senior Centre

we have to follow the Provincial Guidelines. Soplease be patient …We will have to see how the rules are relaxed

again in future phases of opening.

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Should I wear a face mask or covering for coronavirus protection?Yes, if you are in a public place where you will encounter other people, you should wear a mask.

How do you properly wear a face mask?Your mask should cover your face from the bridge of your nose to under your chin. It should be loose fitting but still secureenough to stay in place. Make sure you can talk with your mask on and that it doesn’t irritate you, so you are not tempted to

touch it or pull it out of place, which could put you at risk from touching your face or limit its effectiveness

Can a face mask prevent coronavirus from spreading?Face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Because it’s possible to have coronavirus without showing symptoms, it isbest to wear a face covering even if you think you are healthy. A mask helps contain small droplets that come out of yourmouth and/or nose when you talk, sneeze or cough. If you have COVID-19 and are not showing symptoms, a face mask re-duces your chance of spreading the infection to others. If you are healthy, a mask may protect you from larger droplets frompeople around you.

Someplaces now require face masks in retail stores and on public transportation. In some locations face masks or coveringshave been required in retail stores and on public transportation since April 2020.

People with risk factors for severe consequences of COVID-19: This would include people over age 65 and those living withheart disease, diabetes, obesity, chronic lung disease, immunity problems or cancer.

While physical distancing and frequent handwashing are the best ways to protect against COVID-19, you should check withyour doctor about the best option for you. And always have the mask covering your mouth and nose!!

What items in my closet can I use to create a face covering or mask? Bandanas, scarves, hand towels, or any items made of cotton or linen are a good place to start.

Thicker, more densely woven cotton fabrics are best, such as quilting cotton or cotton sheets.

Stretchy knits aren’t ideal.

Hold the fabric up to the light: The fewer tiny holes you can see, the better it will work to filter droplets.

Overall, making a good mask involves finding a balance: You want fabric that doesn’t allow droplets to passthrough while ensuring you can still breathe properly with your mask in place.

Can I create my own filter?Some people buy or create masks with a pocket inside to hold a filter, such as a coffee filter. When using other materials tomake your own filter, such as unused vacuum cleaner bags, HEPA furnace filters, HVAC anti-allergy filters or other air fil-ters, make sure you sandwich the filter between at least two layers of fabric to cut down on the risk of inhaling potentiallyharmful fibers from these materials.

What should I be looking for when buying a mask?Look for masks made with at least 2 layers of fabric. It should cover yournose and mouth without large gaps. The mask should have ear loops or tiesso you can adjust it. For people who wear glasses, look for a mask with abendable border at the top so you can mold the mask to fit the bridge of yournose and prevent your glasses from fogging. Professional masks should bereserved for health care workers on the front lines caring for patients.

In times of a pandemic, it’s understandable to want to do everything possi-ble to protect yourself from becoming ill. While wearing a mask will pre-vent you from spreading COVID-19 if you have it and don’t knowit, physical distancing and frequent, thorough handwashing are still the bestways to avoid getting COVID-19.

Masks - the new normal?

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Sudoku Answers