July/August 2016 newsletter

1July/August 2016 Evergreen Club Newsletter • 250-338-1000 • evergreenclub.me

President’s Message - July/August, 2016

Greetings one and all.....a great Comox Valley summer is upon us and here at the Evergreen things are beginning to take on

a summer look. For some of our clubs it will continue to be business as usual but for others it will mean a summer break from

club activities. (Continued on page 2)

submitted by Gord Kruger, President

Dates to Remember

Courtenay Recreation - Florence Filberg Centre411 Anderton Avenue

Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6

Offi ce HoursMonday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Phone: 250-338-1000

Facility opens at 7:00 am

Evergreen Lounge - Food Service

Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Closed Saturdays except when specifi ed

Kitchen Phone: 250-338-1953

Evergreen Club Annual MembershipsJanuary 1 - December 31: $27 + GST

Newsletter available last Tuesday of each

month with the exception of July.

www.evergreenclub.me

President’s Message

Monthly Newsletter July/August 2016

Information

FOR SUMMER WHIST DATES: Please see page 7

July 1 July 1st Tea Dance 2 pm Grand Hall, Native Sons

July 6 MEET & GREET (SINGLES) GROUP 1pm Rotary Hall

July 8 Friday Night Dance music by AMIGOS

7:30 pm Rotary Hall

July 15 AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Rotary Hall

July 15 Friday Night Dance music by DOUBLE PLAY

7:30 pm Rotary Hall

July 16 PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7:30 am Conference Hall

Aug. 3 MEET & GREET (SINGLES) GROUP 1pm Rotary Hall

Aug. 5 AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Rotary Hall

Aug. 5 Friday Night Dance music by CROSSTOWN EXPRESS

7:30 pm Rotary Hall

Aug. 19 AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Rotary Hall

Aug. 19 Friday Night Dance music by AMIGOS

7:30 pm Rotary Hall

“Winter Beauty“ by David Suther

see page 8 for “Frozen Puddle“ by Karen Isenor

2 July/August 2016 Evergreen Club Newsletter • 250-338-1000 • evergreenclub.me

President

Gord Kruger 250-339-4389

Vice-PresidentNettie Webers 250-334-3499

1st Director Fred Greene 250-334-4334

2nd DirectorKen MacLeod 250-338-9241

3rd DirectorTom Witty 250-465-8113

SecretaryDianne Bruon 250-338-0940

Caleigh Assistant Manager

of Recreation

Programming

Sandy Recreation &

Cultural Services

Deanne Volunteer

Coordinator

Lori Receptionist

Sheila Receptionist

Kristine Receptionist

Don Custodian

Section Page #Activity Reports 2 - 8

Volunteer

Opportunities 9

Instructional Programs 10 - 16

Special Events 17 - 19

Bus Trips 20 - 23

Month at a Glance Back Page

Club representatives please submit

newsletter reports for the

Sept. newsletter publication to the

offi ce or email: [email protected]

by Monday, August 8th

CLUB NEWS

If you are unsure if your favorite club activities carry on at a normal schedule it

is time to check before you show up bright and early one morning to an empty

hall.

A couple of activities do happen in July. The July 1st “Tea Dance” will be

sponsored by the the Evergreen Club as part of of Courtenay’s Canada Day

Celebrations. The tea will take place at the Native Sons Grand Hall on Friday

July 1st and starts at 2pm. Music will be provided by the Georgia Strait Big Band

and its FREE ADMISSION. Cake and refreshments will be served. A second

July happening is the”Market Days Pancake Breakfast” on Saturday July 16th.

This always very popular Evergreen Club sponsored breakfast will be held in

the Conference Hall from 7:30am until 11am and still sells at $5 per person....

arguably the best breakfast deal in town.

August will be a fairly quiet month at the Evergreen but come September things

will once again get busy. A couple of special events to look forward to are the

Fall Garage Sale on Saturday September 17th and the annual Variety Show

presented by the Evergreen Choristers on Wednesday September 28th. As

for the garage sale, it’s time to start thinking about doing some summer de-

cluttering and making those unwanted items available for the sale....remember

that what’s junk to you is likely a treasure to someone else. The Variety Show

theme this year is “Happy Songs” and will most likely include many of your old

favorites. This is always a very popular show and always very well done by our

very own Choristers....get your tickets early as it will fi ll...$5 per person.

Volunteers from the Meet and Greet Singles Group were highlighted in last

months newsletter. They are a very active organization run very successfully

by those folks at the helm...congratulations to all the volunteers who make this

club work so well. There are 40 plus clubs within the Evergreen and it takes the

dedication of these types of people to keep them all active. If you feel you have

skills that will be a good addition to one or more of our many clubs the it may

be time for your leadership.....we’re ALWAYS looking for good people to get

involved.....

Time to send this copy to press....enjoy the wonderful Comox Valley summer

with all your family and friends.....the next newsletter will come out in late

August so we’ll see you all then.....and I’ll leave you with this little gem.....I

sent 10 puns to a number of my old friends hoping that at least one of the puns

would make them laugh....”NO PUN IN 10 DID”...........ADIOS...gk

President’s Message (cont’d)

Evergreen ClubExecutive 2016

Filberg Centre Staff 250-338-1000

Club Write-Ups For Newsletter

Table of Contents

The Camera club encourages members to expand their horizons as well as show

off their work by holding an internal competition every two months. We have a

set subject, albeit usually one with many interpretations. We each select 5 images

from those submitted and the 8 or 9 with the most votes are then displayed in the

Evergreen Lounge for a month. All those visiting the centre are able to vote for their

favourite. In May, our subject was ICE and 9 images were displayed. This month

we are featuring the both the fi rst and second place images. The fi rst place winner,

Winter Beauty taken by Dave Suther at Buckley Bay, is on the front page. The second

place winner, Frozen Puddle taken by Karen Isenor at Mt Washington, is on page 8..

Front Cover Photo


CLUB NEWS

Edith Harper sends get well and

bereavement cards to members and

family members. However, if Edith is

not notifi ed of members who have

passed away or are ill in the hospital,

they will not receive our blessing.

Please call Edith if you know someone

who should receive our wishes at

250-338-5385.

Card Lady

In our education sessions we discussed

elementary colour management and

aspect rations (why pictures look

diff erent on our computer and when

they are printed). June sessions will

include taking pictures in less than

optimal conditions and taking picots

of fi reworks. Our fi eld trips to Gabriola

Island was fun albeit only a few were

able to attend. Our most recent

assignment competition — LEAVES—

will displayed during the month of

July. Our Lightroom group continues

to meet before the regular meeting

and is looking at output modules.

We break from regular meetings

for July and August but have several

“drop in” photoshoots planned as

well as our annual August Picnic. We

return to regular meetings in Sept.

Due to increasing numbers we will

be meeting on the the fi rst and third

Thursday of the month in the Rotary

Hall at 1:00 pm (or 12pm if you want

to sit in on the Lightroom session) and

all Evergreen members are welcome.

Beth ([email protected])

Friday Night DancesWell now Evergreen Club Members

55+, have you tried our Friday Night

Dance? Live bands with good rhythm

that is easy to listen and dance to,

play each Friday. Maybe you have

noticed our press release to the local

newspapers: “The Record’s 7 Days...

or more” and The “Echo’s , What’s On”

inviting our 55+ crowd to dance to the

music of the “Amigos”, ” Crosstown

Express”, “ Double Play”, and the

“Dan Hughes Band”. “Ries Vink” and

his accordion player may not be a big

crowd but we and his dancing friends

love him and his music. We only have

two dance dates in july and two in

August so mark your calendars no so

you don’t miss us. July 8th and 15th

and August 5th and 19th. Looking

forward to seeing you .

Mary-250-898-8705

Mary and Helen

Camera Club

Crib

Every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. we

meet in the Rotary Hall for fun. You get

six games for $1.00.

Our quilters are working diligently

on two quilts. We have one waiting

in the wings to be quilted. “if I stitch

fast enough, does it count as aerobic

exercise?”

Mondays from 12 - 4 pm in the

Craft Room

Marjorie & member quilters

Quilters

Tuesdays- 10:30 am -12:30 pm in the

Rotary Hall. $1 Drop-in fee. Draw for

teams. Darts available. We are a fun

group and enjoy playing in a non-

competitive atmosphere.

Some High Scores in May /June:

Linda 100/ Darlene 101/Don M. 109/

Diana-110/ Sandra 112/Don T.-113/

Arnie and Bill R. 117/ Norm R.- 119/

June F.- 120/ Fred C. & Howard-123/

Phyllis- 125/ Valerie- 126/ Owen-

130/ Bob-132/ Sue- 134 & Fred G.

A Perfect 180!! – High Check outs-

Owen- 61/Valerie-70/ Darlene-92.

Well done everyone!

Our May 28th Sat. Fun Darts- 10

Teams: 1st- Bill F and Darlene/ 2nd-

Arnie and Phyllis/ 3rd Norm R. &

Lynn/ 4th- Howard and Valerie.

A good time and good darts was

enjoyed by everyone. We’ll try

for more Sat. Darts when space is

available.

Have a wonderful Summer everyone.

See you at darts.

Ginny Greene 250-334-4334

Darts

RecorderThe Evergreen Recorder Players meet

each Friday from 10 to 1130 a.m. in

the Craft Room. We play music mostly

from the Renaissance and Baroque

eras in 3, 4, and 5 parts as well as folk

and country dance tunes. New players

are welcome. For more information

contact mike , [email protected]

,or 250.337.5437 (shared phone,

please don’t leave message) or come

to the Craft Room Friday morning.

Mike

Thursday social contract bridge from

12:30 to 3:30pm. Come with or

without a partner. Contact person:

Jane Jenssen 250-335-1227

Jane

Thursday Aft ernoon Social Bridge

Floor curling is fi nished so members

can enjoy outside activities. We will

resume fall curling on Wednesday,

Sept. 28th in the Native Sons Hall at

1 pm.

FMI: Dianne Bruon at 338-0940 or

Denise Holst at 338-7849.

Dianne

[email protected]

Floor Curling


CLUB NEWS

June Dance Schedule

July 8, 2016 Amigos

July 15, 2016 Double Play

August 5, 2016 Crosstown

Express

August 19, 2016 Amigos

Starts at 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Please check schedule on front of

newsletter for location of dance.

Members:$7

Non-members:$9 at the door.

NOTE: Aft er 9:30 pm a LATE

ADMISSION FEE OF $4.00 will

apply to latecomers.

NOTE: 90% of admission fees

cover the cost of the bands that

are hired to play at each dance.

Friday Night Dance

Join us Wednesdays thru July and

August at 12:15 pm for setting up

of tables. Placement at tables is

12:20pm so playing can commence

at 12:30 and run until 3:30.

We’re now into our 9th year of

comradery and fun. Cost is $3.00.

Nancy

Texas Hold’em

We will continue to meet during the

summer in the Soroptomist Lounge

on Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

for non-denominational study of the

Bible. Discussion is welcomed about

the verses and topics that we focus on

for the week. Please contact one of

us if you plan to attend so that printed

material can be available for you.

Fee: 25 cents per week.

Helen Waddell : 250-871-1118

Ruth Hay: 250-703-0059

Bible Study

Gospel Sing-a-long

www.sidwilliamstheatre.com

250-338-2420

My goodness the warm weather has certainly come to the Valley, even all the gardens are ahead of time. guess that is really Global Warming. I have a new computer and honestly it is getting harder to understand all the new stuff they now have on it. July in the Valley will be rocking.

JULY 1 - CANADA DAY VARIETY SHOW at The SID Doors open at 6:30 show is 7:00-9:00 it is FREE only it would be nice if you bring a non-perishable for the food bank..The City Of Courtenay gives me the Theatre to put on this Variety show, I love doing it and the local talent is terrifi c.

JULY 19-23 - CYMC: Fiddler on The RoofThe students put on a very professional show, directed by Lori Mazey and Choreographed by Lindsay Sterk.A favorite musical of all times

2 great shows to round out your Summer RVing and enjoying the outdoor pool at Lewis Park.There is usually not much happening at the Sid in August as it is used to fi x/paint/clean the theatre to make it all more comfortable for you. Don’t forget to get your Membership for next year.

See you back here in September staysafe and stayhappy

Marlene Oolo your Cultural

Ambassador

Spotlight on the SidGospel Sing-A-Long meets in the

Conference Hall Thursday mornings

from 10:30pm till 11:30pm.

We will be taking the summer off but

will be back in September. We have a

great band good songs and a group

who likes to sing come and join us.

Hope to see you in September.

For more information call Marnie at

250-338-1282.

Marnie

Mexican Train

Join us at 1pm in the Evergreen

Lounge on Wednesdays (except for

the fi rst Wednesday of the month) for

a game of Mexican Train, an enjoyable

game played with dominoes. We play

from 1 - 3pm. There is a drop-in fee of

25 cents.

Jackie

Summer is here along with the heat,

rain and visitors. We’ll still be in The

Lounge on Tuesdays. Our numbers

will be smaller due to moves, weeds

and visitors. We’ve gained in numbers

this past month along with new ideas

& patterns. Congratulations to Vi for

surviving the past 90 yrs. We meet from

1:30-3 pm - sitting fee is $ .25- Come

early for lunch- see you there.

Penny

Knit & Crochet


CLUB NEWS

July Lunch SpecialsMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

4 5 6

BLT

7 8

Roast Beef

& Cheddar

Bunwich

11 12

Chili & Bun

13 14 15

18

Homemade

Summer Carrot

Soup

19 20 21 22

Bacon &

Mushroom

Quiche

25 26 27

Salmon Melt

28 29

Chicken

Salad

Croissant

We met on June 1st with 22 members

present. We sang Happy Birthday to

two people who were celebrating in

June. A warm welcome was extended

Terry Romans’ cousin “Fern” who was

visiting from Nova Scotia.

Aft er playing a game and a quiz,

members mixed and chatted with

each other followed by refreshments.

June 14th was the day we all went to

the Rod and Gun Assn. Site at Comox

Lake to fi sh for Trout. Each person was

allowed 2 fi sh. This was followed by

a picnic Lunch. All returned home

looking forward to a tasty dinner.

Our next get together will be July

6th. We will be entertained by Marie

Archer’s Two daughters Heather and

Maureen. These two ladies performed

in the show “Best Country Jam Session

Ever” on June 5th. To all who will

be going away, best wishes for an

enjoyable vacation.

See you on July 6th or our Annual

Picnic will on August 18th.

Ellen

Meet & Greet Singles Club

Book Club

The Book Club meets every month on the 1st Monday in the Soroptimist Lounge at 100 pmIf the lst Monday is a Holiday and the Centre is closed, then we try to have it on the lastMonday. Our next meeting will be August 29th and as always we welcome new members to comeand share with us what you have read over the summer holidays.For more infoFreida Lawson338-8010

August Lunch SpecialsMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2 3

Chicken

Caesar

Salad

4 5

Pulled Pork

Bun &

Colslaw

9 10

Grilled

Cheese w/

Bacon

11

Cucumber &

Cream Cheese

Sandwich

12

15 16

Homemade

Italian

Sausage

Soup

17 18 19

Beef Dip &

Potato Chips

22

Chicken Salad

Croissant

23 24 25 26

Rueben

29 30 31

Ploughmans

Lunch


CLUB NEWS

JULY 12TH & JULY 26TH

AUGUST 9TH & AUGUST 23RD

2:30-4:15 P.M.

JULY & AUGUST ROTARY HALL

Once again our regular session ends,

and our summer uke session starts up,

with a change in time. Please note

those changes above. For those not

going away over the summer months,

this is a great opportunity to hone your

skills on our favorite instrument. Come

and join is in playing and singing...you

will have a fun time!

We are a welcoming, non-judgemental

group of beginner and experienced

players.The fi rst part of the session is

dedicated to easier songs/music, and

then followed up by music that can be

just a bit more challenging.

If you require more information about

our group please contact Howie at

[email protected]

Our only requirements are that you

love to sing and play the uke (or wish to

try it out), have a current membership

with the Evergreen Club, and a $2.00

drop-in fee.

Marlene

Ukulele ClubTable Tennis

Can’t believe it but it is June already.

Seems the months just fl y by. We still

have a small group pf regulars who

come to play on Mondays and we

have some fun games. As soon as the

sun arrives we have some t.t. players

who drift onto the golf course and

others who tend their gardens.

Tuesday we had a new player, he

hadn’t played for a while but it didn’t

take him long to get his game back and

we had some really strong games.....

it was exhausting but fun. Had a nice

chat to Jack West a while ago he has

been a regular for many years. He is

not playing and we miss him, such

a good player. He is taking it easy

right now. Another player we miss is

Alex, he used to travel from Campbell

River and a very powerful player. He

has also decided to take a break and

watch the ocean.

If you are interested in playing we

meet Mondays 11.30 am to 1.30 pm

and Tuesday 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm.

Bats and balls are available and it is 75

cents per person for members.

Gloria

NEWS FLASH - Congratulations are in

order this month, one of our members

was able to achieve that elusive “hole

in one”. Number 12 was the hole

and the gentleman who achieved

this memorable event was BRIAN

SCARLETT. Well done Brian- of course

you know it’s all down hill from here on

in.

For our May away game there were 21

of our members who traveled down to

Arrowsmith golf course for a fun day

of golfi ng,and a few extra members

joined us for lunch aft erwards. Nice to

see you again and pleased you could

make it.

Devils and horseshoes was the game

played at the month end tournament

for May. The members of the winning

team were June Fuller, Paula Reid,

Kelvin Davis and Les Bowman. June

Fuller won the ladies KP and Dixon

Hiscock the men’s KP. Well done all

of you. A big thank you once again

to the management of Longlands for

donating the prizes the KP and for the

tea and coff ee aft erwards.

You know it’s not too late to join us for

a game of golf, but if you would like

more information please give us a call

at 250-338-0044.

Betty

Golf

Heart Strings

Well here we are half way through the

year and into summer. Rumor has it

that the Elvis tribute went so well the

gang are practising some new songs

in preparation for another one to be

held in September, with permission of

course, and it will be classic Rock and

Roll. We would like to welcome back

Alice and Len Doi we missed you both

and hope that Len is feeling better. We

also had a new person, Ron Hartman

who plays banjo and guitar and we are

hoping he will come and join us. Enjoy

your summer and if you are travelling,

have a safe journey.

Irene

Drama Club

The Second Stage Players met through

the month of June and had a wonderful

time playing drama games that

enhanced their acting skills and gave

everyone a good laugh. This group is

made up of very special people who

are united to work hard and bring

together another comedic play on

October 26th and 27th-MARK YOUR

CALENDARS! We wish all of you a

relaxing and enjoyable summer and

we will see you in the fall!!

Heather

Choristers

Well, June is almost over and we

enjoyed a few hot days. Looking

forward to lots more in July. Had a blast

singing great songs from “stage and

Screen.” You should have seen our

Miriam wearing beautiful costumes.

You’d think she had just arrived from

Hollywood- Ha Ha.

We won’t be singing out in July and

August but will still meet every Friday

to sing a lot of our favorite songs.

Remember, the time is from 10:30 to

11:30 in the Rotary Hall. Everybody is

always welcome.

Donna


CLUB NEWS

Have you ever referred to or been

called a DUFFER? You probably

thought of an old man or even as a

form of endearment towards that

perhaps clumsy old man. But that’s

not what it was back in old England.

I’ll tell you all about it at the end of this

article.

Our last meeting in June was our wrap-

up get together until fall arrives. We

met for lunch in the lounge and then

proceeded upstairs for our usual

around the table discussion. Our next

meeting will be held on Thursday,

September 15th at 1 p.m. in the

Soroptomist Room and we hope to

see you then. Old and new members

are always welcome to join us. There

will be no drop-in fees as we only meet

once a month.

Now back to being DUFFEER! The

occupation of a Duff er was a peddler

mostly of cheap, fl ashy articles.

However that is better than being

someone who steals cattle by altering

their brand. This crook was also a

Duff er.

Hope to see you all in September.

Have an enjoyable summer.

Ethel 250-335-1504

Genealogy Club 2:30 - 4 pm,

Lower Native Sons Hall

1st Tuesday - Focus on New Users

3rd Tuesday - Focus on More

Experienced Users

Sharon

iPad Tips and Tricks

It happens at the Florence Filberg

Centre on Wednesdays from 1pm to

4pm. Do you enjoy games? If so come

and enjoy a fun aft ernoon playing

SCRABBLE. Beginners are welcome’

we are a non-competitive group and

will encourage everyone to just have

fun, and some serious contemplation.

Joyce Hunt 250-890-9060.

Scrabble

Fabric PaintersWe are recessed until September

6th. There are items for

sale in the large showcase.

Marjorie

Come & have a fun aft ernoon Tuesday

12:30 in the Craft Room. You play for

yourself so you don’t need a partner.

Instructions available. Drop in fee

is .25 cents. We play for .20cents.

Contact is kareen@ 250-941-7567

Kareen

Mahjongg

Every Monday morning from 9:45 to

noon. We play in the soroptimist room

except for one Monday a month when

we play in the craft room. We each put

in one dollar. come and join us. please

be here a few minutes early because

we enjoy it so much we like to get

started as soon as possible.

Jackie

Canasta

The Beginner Recorder Group meets

each Tuesday from 3:15-4:30 in the

Craft Room. This group provides

basic instruction and the opportunity

to play duets and rounds and 3 part

music with other players. New players

are welcome. For more information

contact: Mike, miklayers@hotmail.

com, 250-337-5437 (shared phone,

please don’t leave message) or Ella,

[email protected].

Ella

Beginner Recorder

Brazilian EmbroideryThursday mornings from 9-12

In the craft room

Sitting fee is .50

We create beautiful, three-dimensional

embroidery for ourselves as birthday

presents for family, relatives and

friends. Come and visit with us when

you have time on those mornings.

Yes, we are all women, but last

month two gentlemen walked in to

admire the pieces each of us were so

diligently working on. One of them

had many such pieces that his mother

made years ago. The other used to

embroider when he was younger,

taught by his sisters and wished he

still had the time. There are beginner

kits available for the newcomers to this

lovely craft an dwhen you are done

with that the sky is the limit.

See you all next Thursday. Bring a

friend.

Adriana

It’s wonderful summer weather!

Join us for a nice cycle trip along the

country roads of the Comox Valley.

We leave from the Filberg Centre

at 10:00 a.m. every Monday and

Wednesday. We bike for about 2 –

2 ½ hours with some regular stops.

Come have fun and exercise with

us. FMI call Karin at 250-898-8949.

Karin

Cycling

Whist continues to meet over the

summer. Monday nights from

7:30 - 9:30 pm inthe Rotary Hall:

July 4, 11, 18 & 25th

(please NOTE that July 25th will

be held in the Conference Hall)

August 8, 15, 22 & 29th

Whist


CLUB NEWS & VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer Opportunities

BingoIt feels good to be back among those

I regard as friends, calling the bingo

session. I hope I don’t frustrate them

too much by not calling their numbers,

but I can only call what the machine

tells me.

Are you looking to enjoy a few hours

on a Friday aft ernoon? We would like

to see you. We start at 1pm and go

until 3pm.

Cards are only .50 each and are good

for all twelve games. As well we have a

50/50 tickets for sale, two for $1.

You’ll never send your grandkids to

college on the winnings, but I believe

the fun and camaraderie will more

than make up for that.

Look forward to seeing you.

Bob, Sue and Justin

1:00pm, Friday Sept 9th in the

Soroptimist Lounge is the next

meeting of the Computer Club.

Have a great summer!

There is a $1.00 drop-in fee.

We welcome all new and returning

members!

Leona (250) 339-5086

Computer Club

Camera Club

The Camera club encourages members to expand their horizons as well as show

off their work by holding an internal competition every 2 months. We have a set

subject, albeit usually one with many interpretations. We each select 5 images

from those submitted and the 8 or 9 with the most votes are then displayed in

the cafeteria for a month. All those visiting the centre are able to vote for their

favourite. In May, our subject was ICE and 9 images were displayed. This

month we are featuring the both the fi rst and second place images.

The fi rst place winner, “Winter Beauty” taken by David Suther” at Buckley Bay,

is on the front page.

The second place winner, “Frozen Puddle” taken by Karen Isenor at Mt

Washington, is shown here:.

PM SHIFT FOOD SERVICE HOSTESS/HOSTS

This is a good place to meet new people and work alongside

another volunteer during a quieter time in the kitchen. We will

have some aft ernoon shift s to fi ll starting in September. Only want

a shift once a month? Twice? Or only to be a spare... we want

to talk to you! 1:00pm –3:00pm you will be scheduled to serve

customers, do kitchen duties and begin the shut down process. It

would involve staying past aft er 3pm to follow the full shut down

procedures list. Food Safe is preferred but not mandatory -

training is provided!

GARAGE SALE HELPERS

Our Fall Garage Sale Convenor, Nicky Arsenault, is

looking for a team of helpers with the upcoming Fall

Garage Sale. This is a wonderful fundraiser for the

Evergreen Club. Help may be needed with accepting

donations, the Friday set up, and the selling on the

day of the sale, Saturday September 17th. Many

hands make for light work! New to volunteering at the

Evergreen Club? This is the perfect event to come out

and give it a try.


VOLUNTEERS

A Message from Deanne, your Volunteer Coordinator

FOOD SERVICE HOURSSummer Food Service hours:

8:00am – 2:00pm Monday to Friday

Closed on Saturdays.

REMINDER: Food Service will be

closed on:

Wednesday July 1st - Canada Day

Monday August 1st - B.C. Day

Monday September 5th - Labour Day

We apologize for any inconvenience

That this may cause.

We will resume back to regular

Kitchen hours of 8:00am – 3:00pm

On Tuesday September 6th .

*NOTE: The kitchen will be closed

the week of Sept.19th-Sept. 23rd

Where is the next generation of volunteers at?Our beloved kitchen volunteers need new faces in the kitchen. You are able to

join the Evergreen Club at 55... So where are the ‘newbies’ at? Many of our

kitchen volunteers have been volunteeringt for a long time and we now need

new volunteers to step up and help in that natural turn over process.

Did you know Thelma Bird has devoted 39 years of volunteering to the

Evergreen Club Kitchen? She announced at the recent kitchen volunteer

meeting that it’s time for her to hang up her apron. We will miss her greatly!

Also, our Muffi n Hero volunteers are enjoying a much needed break this

summer from their early rising in order to open and prep the Evergreen Club

kitchen.

If you see Bea, Joe, Gail, Dennis, Danielle, Tom, Starr or Larry, give them big

thanks for volunteering throughout the year!

They too are always looking for new faces to volunteer and lighten the volunteer

scheduling.

Picture time and Q & A with our new Summer Kitchen Supervisor Alisha Tinga. She will join our food services and fi ll in the holes of the kitchen volunteers that

book off for July & August.

Q: I hear you’re a mom, Alisha, tell us about your family?

A: I have a 5 ½ year old son and a 3 year old daughter. Currently, I’m a stay

at home mom and I’m excited about getting to meet new people again! And

about new things other than Scooby Doo and Paw Patrol!

Q: Tell us a bit about yourself.

A: I love travelling and girl’s nights

out with my friends. I also have two

cats ‘Porsche’ and ‘Bella’. And when I

have the time, I love to sky dive!

Q: Any new plans this year?

A: I’m looking forward to taking a new

course in the fall. I’ll be taking the

Medical Lab Assistant Program.

Typically this time of year,

Things slow down a bit at the

Evergreen Club. It usually is seasonal

For my Volunteer Coordinator

position.

But, due to the transition of Susan’s

Retirement and the new

Evergreen Club Program coordinator

position, I’ll be around much more to

assist with all of the volunteering and

event needs. So check to see if my

offi ce door is open. I might just be at

my desk. For those of you that

Book off from volunteering or your

club doesn’t run during the summer, I’ll see you in the fall!

Call me 250-338-1000 ext 232

Or email [email protected]


Please pre-register for all of the above classes ~ drop ins or

punch cards may be used for programs with star (space permitting).

See following pages for class descriptions.

Fitness Fees Drop-In 11 Punch *Eff ective January 1, 2016Evergreen Member $5.00 $ 50

Non-member $ 6.50 $ 65

Simply Strength 1 $65

How to pay:

• All drop-in fees must be paid at the Florence Filberg Centre offi ce

prior to attending classes & receipt given to instructor

• Punch card holders may go directly to their class

• Be sure to turn in your completed punch card to be entered in the

monthly draw for a free card!

SUMMER 2016 FITNESS AT A GLANCE“Age is something that doesn’t matter, unless you are a cheese ” Satchel Paige

GST WILL BE ADDED

TO PROGRAM FEES

9:15 amChair Fit

Filberg Centre

10:30 am55+ Strength

TrainingLewis Centre

9:00 amSimply Strength

Level 2Native Sons Hall

10:15 am55+ Gentle Yoga

Filberg Centre



1:30 pm 55+ Strength


9:00 amStretch/Strength

Filberg Centre

9:00 amCardio & Strength

Native Sons Hall

9:00 amStretch/StrengthNative Sons Hall

9:15 amChair Fit

Filberg Centre

10:00 am55+ Hatha YogaNative Sons Hall

10:00 amYoga for Joint Health

Lewis Centre

Monday Tuesday Wednesday FridayThursday

3:00 pm55+ Beginner

Strength TrainingLewis Centre

3:00 pm55+ Beginner

Strength TrainingLewis Centre

2:00 pm55+ Hatha YogaFilberg Centre





2:00 pm55+ Hatha YogaNative Sons Hall

1:30 pm 55+ Strength






10:15amIyengar YogaFilberg Centre

8:30 amSummer YogaFilberg Centre







11:00 amChair Yoga

Native Sons Hall


SUMMER 2016 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

Fitness ClassesThis class takes a modern approach to low impact aerobics,stretching and strength training. This all around balanced fi tness class will work your whole body. Classes are designed to improve your fi tness level by using weights, tubing, stability balls and throwing in a ‘healthy dose’ of cardio! This class is much like Simply Strength but with a cardio component.Instructor: Joyce Leong#40953 Fridays

July 8 - Sept 29:00 - 10:00 amNative Sons Hall - Grand Hall$54/9

Join us for this gentle introduction to strength training where partici-pants learn how to properly work with body resistance and with-out, balance work, strengthening muscular imbalances in the body, agility movements, core condition-ing, some cardio and stretching. An educational class to help one prepare for working out in the gym, other classes or at home.Instructor: Cathy Riopelle#40955 Tuesdays & Thursdays

June 28 - September 13:00 - 4:00 pmLewis - Activity Room$120/20

55+ Strength Training

This class is an option for those who want exercise, but don’twant the gym scene. This class will use a variety of equipment and will be fun yet challenging enough to work up a sweat.Instructor: Cathy Riopelle#40954 Tuesday & Thursday June 28 - Sept 1

1:45 - 2:45 pmLewis - Activity Room$120/20

55+ Beginner Strength Training

Cardio & Strength

Stretch & StrengthThis class begins with a moderate level warm up followed by exercises that focus on strengthening, ton-ing and stretching key muscles. A long, relaxing stretch completes the class. No class July 21, August 1 &

8.

Instructor: Janice Bradford#40963 Mondays & Thursdays June 27 - Sept 1

9:00 - 10:00 amFilberg Centre - Rotary Hall (Monday)Native Sons Hall - Grand Hall (Thursday)

Strength training is great for any-one looking to maintain, build and improve their strength, balance and overall well-being. Our qualifi ed instructor is in the wellness centre guiding you through your fi tness journey and off ering support. No

Class August 1.

Instructor: Juan Blancas Mondays & Wednesdays June 27 - Aug 21#40936 10:30 - 11:30am#40937 1:30 - 2:30 pm $114/19#40934 Tuesday & Thursdays June 28 - Sept 1 10:30-11:30am $120/20#40935 Fridays July 8 - Sept 2

10:00 - 11:00 am$48/9Lewis - Wellness Centre

55+ Circuit Fit

This class will improve balance, strength, walking ability, and confi dence. Track your progress with pre and post balance assessments. The exercises are matched to your abilities and are done sitting, standing and walking. Participants must be able to walk a city block without stopping, and without the use of a walker or cane. A doctor referral is required. No

class August 1.

Instructor: Kim Hamilton#40957 Mondays & Thursdays July 11 - August 15 1:00 - 2:00pm $100/10

Native Sons Hall - Grand

Fall Proof Balance & Mobility Training

Minds in Motion

This class is designed for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and a friend, family member or caregiver. Enjoy light exercise followed by activi-ties or games and social time in a relaxed atmosphere. Light refresh-ments will be provided. .Instructor: Jennifer White#40306 Wednesdays June 22 - July 27

1:00 - 3:00 pmNative Sons Hall - Lower

Please read your receipt carefully or make note of special instructions when registering!


Fitness Classes

‘Golden Beats’ is a new Drums Alive off ered especially for seniors and those recovering from injuries. It is a lighter workout for the entire mind, body and spirit that is modi-fi ed for those who would like to enjoy a slower pace. You will drum on exercise balls while combining traditional aerobic movement with the beat & rhythm of drums. Instructor: Monica Hofer#41230 Thursdays

July 7 - August 2510:30 - 11:30am$42/6Native Sons Hall - Grand Hall

Explore gentle and supported postures that ease tension, free joints and balance body and mind. Welcome to all levels and those preferring a slower practice.Instructor: Akiko Shima#41104 Friday July 15 - August 19

11:00am - 12:15 pmLewis - Meeting Room$60/6

Restorative Yoga


Yoga

When practiced regularly , the gentle stretch of Hatha Yoga gives new energy and vitality. Tension, stiff ness, and those little aches and pains tend to disappear. Experience one of the oldest methods to health and happiness. No class August 4.

Instructor: Traci Skuce Thursdays July 1 - Aug 11#41099 8:30 - 10:00am $60/5#41098 10:15-11:30am

$50/5Filberg Rotary Hall

Summer Yoga

Developed for those who cannot or do not feel comfortable on the fl oor. Focus is on breathing, body awareness, relaxation, stretching and gentle postures. We fi nish with a meditation and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. Instructor: Sheron Jutila#40978 Tuesdays June 28 - August 23

11:00am - 12:00pmGrand Hall, Native Sons Hall$81/9

Chair Yoga

Golden Beats Drums Alive

Exercises will be taught with a va-riety of equipment to increase bal-ance, range of motion & strength. This class will help you regain or maintain your ability to climb stairs, get in and out of a chair or car, & maintain your balance while walk-ing and standing. Instructor: Joyce Leong & Steve Thomson

Mondays & Wednesdays June 27 - August 15

#40944 10:15 - 11:15 am level 1

#40945 9:00 - 10:00 am level 2

Native Sons Grand Hall$90/14

Simply Strength

Chair FitA safe exercise program designed for the older exerciser or those with physical limitations that make tra-ditional exercising diffi cult. Classes will incorporate upper and lower body movements and the exercises are done in and out of chairs - with no fl oor work. No class July 1.Instructor: Wendie Matte & Janet Gravoueille#40950 Tuesdays & Fridays

June 28 - Sept 29:15 - 10:15 amFilberg Rotary Hall $114/19

Suspension training is perfect for the older adult, allowing the user to modify body position, base of support and stability to progress or regress an exercise. Movements on the TRX can stay simple and static or be more dynamic, depending on your own level of comfort.Instructor: Kim Hamilton

Mondays & Wednesdays#40943 June 27 - July 27

$75/10#40939 August 3 - 31

9:00 - 10:00 am$67.50/9Tuesdays & Thursdays

#40938 June 28 - July 28#40940 August 2 - September 1

9:00 -10:00 am$75/10Tuesdays & Thursdays

#40941 June 28 - July 28#40942 August 2 - September 1

2:45 - 3:45 pm$75/10Lewis Wellness Centre

55+ TRX and Resistance Training




Gain improved fl exibility, balance, strength, posture and a sense of well being. These mixed level class-es will incorporate basic poses with options for increased challenge. Designed to enhance vitality and a sense of well being, these classes will help participants gain improved fl exibility, balance, strength, and posture. No class August 1.

Instructor: Sheron JutilaMondays

#40975 July 4 - August 292:00 - 3:30 pm Filberg Rotary Hall $96/8

Or

Fridays July 8 - August 26#40977 10 - 11:30am#40976 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Native Sons Hall - Lower $96/8

55+ Hatha Yoga

This class will introduce you to the basics of yoga postures and breathing practices. It diff ers from a Gentle Yoga class in that it assumes that you have a fundamental level of fi tness, as well as little or no back pain. This class will help you devel-op strength and balance as well as fl exibility, while giving you tools for stress reduction.Instructor: Catherine Reid#41550 Mondays

June 27 - July 256:00 - 7:00pmLewis Meeting Room$40/5

Hatha Level 1

Movement

Develop strength and fl exibility through classical technique in this 55+ class. Beginners welcome! No experience necessary. Class is based on Royal Academy of Dance Graded syllabus. Please wear com-fortable and non-restrictive clothing and tie back long hair.Instructor: Jennifer Flint#41424 Fridays

July 8 - September 22:00 pm - 3:00 pmLewis Centre - Activity Room $50/8$6.50/Drop-in

Silver Swans Ballet

If you’ve been taking classes for at least a year, and/or practicing on your own, consider joining this class. You’ll need to be aware of your breath, and familiar with basic principles of alignment. You feel strong and balanced in standing poses, comfortable in Downward Dog, and you’re ready to take your practice to the next level.Instructor: Catherine Reid#41551 Mondays June 27 - July 25

7:15 - 8:45pmLewis Meeting Room$60/5

Hatha Level 2This series of gentle postures focus-es on bringing mobility to the joints. This class moves slowly, giving time to explore and modify as we go. The ‘joint releasing series’ can be used alone as a gentle practice or as a warm up for other activities.Instructor: Sheron Jutila#40980 Thursdays June 30 - August 25

10:00 - 11:30amLewis Meeting Room$108/9

Yoga for Joint Health

A blend of styles that includes mostly low to the ground poseswith a bit of standing. A calming practice with stretching and easy strengthening poses. Suitable for those who are slow in getting up and down from the fl oor or have limited mobility.Instructor: Sheron Jutila#40979 Mondays

July 4 - August 2910:15 - 11:15 amFilberg Centre$72/8

55+ Gentle Yoga

A calming practice with stretch-ing and easy strengthening poses from Hatha, Joint health and Yin Yoga that ends with 15 - 20 min-utes of silent seated meditation. All levels welcome. Instructor: Sheron Jutila#41094 Thursdays

June 30 - August 252:00 - 3:30 pmLewis Meeting Room$108/9

Gentle Meditation and Yoga




Music

Have you always wanted to play the piano? Music makes your brain work better and here’s your chance to learn your favourite songs. These small group classes study the bascis of music, then you choose more! The fi rst book costs $28 and a piano or keyboard is recommended for practising at home.Instructor: Debbie Ross#40984 Tuesday & Thursday

July 5 - August 11 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Native Sons Hall & Filberg Soroptomist Lounge$192/12

Piano

Because music makes your brain work better! This is a great way to learn to read music as well as keep-ing your brain and fi ngers agile. So-prano recorder and book cost will be $25, bought from the instructor at the fi rst lesson. Alto and tenor recorders will be available to try. Instructor: Debbie Ross#40982Tuesday & Thursday

July 5 - August 1112:15 - 1:15pmNative Sons Hall & Filberg Soroptomist Lounge $192/12

Recorder

Creative Pursuits


Turn your garden into a tropical paradise with our colourful stained glass stepping stones. These mosaic stepping stones can be used in the garden or as a patio table top. You will learn the basics of cutting glass, grinding, working with patterns and assembling designs. A $40 supply fee will be collected by the instruc-tor.Instructor: Nancy Morrison#41008 Tuesdays

July 5- July 197:00-9:00pmLewis Craft Room B $40/3

Stained Glass Stepping Stones

Using simple glass cutting and glu-ing techniques, create a beautiful windchime with several colours to choose from. Option to incorpo-rate shells and driftwood into the design. Assembly is on the third class. Material fee of $30 due to instructor.Instructor: Nancy Morrison#41007Wednesdays

July 13 - July 277:00-9:00pmLewis Craft Room B $40/3

Glass Starfi sh Windchimes

Learn to cut and grint glass and then solder together using hobby lead in this easy and enjoyable class. A $30 supply fee will be col-lected by the instructor.Instructor: Nancy Morrison#41009 Tuesdays

August 2 - August 167:00-9:00pmLewis Craft Room B $40/3

Stained Glass Butterfl y Suncatcher

The stunning beauty of our world here makes us long to paint it! It’s not hard to leanr how - it’s fun, chal-lenging, and very gratifying. We will work from photos and then gradu-ate to an outside (plein air) painting from life. Oils or acrylic,.Instructor: Teresa Knight Tuesday

July 5 - July 26#41006 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Filberg Craft Room $75/4

#41101 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Filberg Craft Room $60/4

Landscape Painting

Seascapes are so rewarding to paint! You can capture the feeling of the waves, the sun and the ocean! This class will teach you how, step by step, to get it all down on can-vas. You will learn how to make the colours of the sea, use brush strokes, and techniques for adding depthand feeling, and match tones for creating distance or atmospher-ic perspective. The fi rst two classes we will take place indoors after which, we will paint more outside.Oil or acrylic painting.Instructor: Teresa Knight#41005 Tuesdays

August 2 - August 23 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Filberg Craft Room$75/4

Painting Seascapes



Special Interest

A Foot Care Nurse will provide you with a nursing assessment of your feet along with education on the prevention of foot issues. You will receive general information about proper foot care as well as trim-ming/reducing your toenails, corns and calluses and if applicable a diabetic sensory test will be done. This ‘treatment’ fi nishes with a foot massage.Instructor: Anne Lai & Amy Lindal June 15 July 20 August 17

Soroptomist Lounge$45/30 minute appointment

Foot Care Clinic

More than three million Canadians have some degree of hearing loss that can be attributed to many dif-ferent causes and disorders of the middle or inner ear.

Third Thursday of the monthFREE please call

Hearing Screenings

We are excited to announce we have a second foot care nurse

starting! This means double the appointments. Register at the

front desk for your appointment.

Enjoy the beautiful summer weath-er while painting. Each week starts with a demonstration followed by painting time, a relaxing break, then fi nish your piece! Come to some or all the classes to fi t with your sum-mer schedule. Eight classes for the price of 6. Oil or acrylic painting.Instructor: Teresa Knight#41102 Mondays

July 4 - August 29 6:30-8:30pm

Filberg Craft Room$90/8

Painting Outdoors

Tired of giving your friends and family store bought cards? Cre-ate your own cards in one of our workshops! Instructor: Phyllis Perry1 Stamp 3 Ways

You will create 3 cards using one stamp with three diff erent tech-niques.#41430 Saturday Aug 13

11:00 am - 2:00 pmLewis Craft Room B$40

Shabby Chic Cards & Tags

Learn how to make paper roses and feathers. They will be used to make 2 shabby chic cards and 1 tag.#41431 Wednesday August 17

5:00 - 8:00 pmLewis Craft Room B$40

Just Cards

What to do with that pretty scrap-book paper! You will make 3 cards using scrapbook paper and a few embellishments.#41432 Saturday August 27

11:00 am - 2:00 pmLewis Craft Room B$40

Card Making Workshops

You will create a 6x6 mini album that will hold over 2 dozen photos. You will also learn how to make paper feathers. The album with be embellished with fl owers, ribbons, lace & sequins. Supplies included.Instructor: Phyllis Perry#41429 Saturdays

July 16 - 3010:00 am - 1:00 pmLewis Craft Room B$100/3

Mini Scrapbook Album Wellness


A four session education series for people with early symptoms of dementia and their care partners to explore the journey ahead in a positive, informative and supportive environment. Participants will learn about dementia, explore strategies for coping with changes and maxi-mizing quality of life, review informa-tion on planning for the future, and meet others who are going through similar experiences.IInstructor: Carol Pelleteier, Alzheimer Society of BC#41657 Tuesday

July 12 - Aug 2 1:30-3:30pm Lower Native Sons Hall Dining Room Free Please register in advance

Shaping the Journey: Living with Dementia



• All registrations are processed on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis.

• Pre-registration is required for all classes except when speci-fi ed as a drop in class.

• Fees are to be paid in full at the time of registration by cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard or Debit Card. Please make cheques payable to the City of Courtenay.

• Registration is limited to the immediate family plus members from one other family only.

• Courtenay Recreation reserves the right to cancel any pro-grams.

• GST will be charged on all pro-grams.

• A $20 handling charge will be collected on NSF cheques.

• Please read confi rmation re-ceipts carefully for information on dates, times, supplies, etc.

• A full or pro-rated refund will be given if class is cancelled or for medical reasons with a doctor’s note.

• All requests for refunds, credits or transfers will be processed with a full refund up to FIVE days before the start of the program. After this time, an administrative fee of $ 5 will be charged on all cash, Visa, Mastercard and Debit Card refunds.

• Refunds left as a CREDIT on your account will NOT be charged the administrative fee.

• Refunds will NOT be approved after a program has ended.

Registration Policy


Outdoor Pursuits

This lesson program covers all areas of the short game; chipping, pitching, putting and sand play.#40995 Fridays

July 8 - July 291:00-2:00pmGlacier Greens Golf Course$92/4

Golf Short Game

This lesson program covers all the fundamentals to improve your cur-rent golf swing and will give you the tools to fi x any current problems in your golf swing.#40993 Thursdays

July 14 - August 412:00pm - 1:00pmGlacier Greens Golf Course $92/4

Golf Full Swing

Seniors’ Intro to Kayaking

This course is taught by certifi ed Sail Canada instructors and is de-signed to develop your sailing skills towards sailing independently with confi dence. No experience neces-sary. Students work towards their CanSail certifi cation. Our course fi lls fast so be sure to register early!

Tuesday & Thursday5:30 - 8:30 pmSaturday 10am to 3pm

#41422 July 5 -16#41423 August 9 - 20

Comox Marina Park Gazebo$250/6

CANSail Adult Sailing

If you have never tried kayaking (or haven’t been out paddling in a while) and are interested in explor-ing the beautiful Courtenay River Estuary from a whole new vantage point, then this is a great course for you! Join us on the water to learn about kayaks, equipment, and pad-dling skills with a certifi ed instruc-tor. Instructor: CV Kayak & Canoes#41415 Monday, July 11

10:00 am - 1:00 pm#41417 Friday, August 12

10:00 - 1:00 pmComox Valley Kayaks & Canoes$48

Can you paddle with a stick? The answer is YES! Come & discover the art of Greenland paddling with our skilled and passionate team of in-structors. Using Greenland paddles and standard kayaks, you will learn basic Greenland strokes and come to understand more about the heri-tage of the sport of kayaking.Instructor: C V Kayaks & Canoes #41410 Sunday July 24

9:00 am - 12:00 pmGoose Spit$58

Introduction to Greenland Paddling


SPECIAL EVENTS

7:30 to 10:30 pm Rotary Hall,

Florence Filberg Centre.

Evergreen Club members: $7.00, non-members: $9.00

Refreshments will be available.

Tickets available at the door.

Friday Night Dances

Great music by local bands!

Upcoming Dances: July 8 & July 15, 2016

August 5 & 19, 2016

$5per person

The Evergreen Club invites

you to a Market Days

Saturday, July 16

Friday, July 1

Evergreen Club250-338-1000


SPECIAL EVENTS

GarageFall

Sale

Start clearing out your unwanted items!Donations for the sale can be dropped off

at the Florence Filberg Centre Lower Lobby

weekdays from Monday September 6th to

Thursday September 15th, 10:00 am to noon.

Saturday, September 26

9:00 am to noonFlorence Filberg Centre,


SPECIAL EVENTS

Reminder: Please arrive a few

minutes early as the movies start right

on time. Admission: one loonie

July 15, 2016 Trouble With The CurveStars:Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams,

John Goodman

A daughter tries to remedy her

dysfunctional relationship with her

ailing father, a decorated baseball

scout, by helping him in a recruiting

trip, which could be his last.

Time: 111 mins.

Aug. 5, 2016 Hope SpringsStars: Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee

Jones, Steve Carell

Aft er 30 years of marriage, a middle

aged couple attends an intense,

week-long counseling session to

work on their relationship.

Time: 100 mins.

Aug. 19, 2016 Draft DayStars: Kevin Costner, Jennifer

Hammels, Chadwick Boseman

On the day of the NFL Draft , general

manager Sonny Weaver (Costner)

has the opportunity to save football

in Cleveland when he trades for the

number one pick. He must decide

what he’s willing to sacrifi ce on a

life-changing day for a few hundred

young men with NFL dreams.

Time: 109 mins.

Movies sponsored by Gone Hollywood in Comox

Come Join Us in Coquitlam!September 20 - 24, 2016

The 55+ BC Games is an annual, multi-sport event hosted by a

diff erent BC community each year.

Sports & Events Include:Archery, Badminton, Bridge, Carpet Bowling, Cribbage, Cycling,

Darts, Dragon Boat Racing, Five Pin Bowling, Floor Curling, Golf,

Ice Curling, Ice Hockey, Lawn Bowling, Pickleball, Slo-Pitch, Soccer,

Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Whist

Area 4 - Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland . Black Creek, Fanny Bay

Paul Kingan 250-338-2137 www.55plusbcgames.org www.bcseniorsgames.org

Evergreen Club Trash & Treasures Sale (#42125)The event is coordinated by Evergreen Club Special Events volunteers & takes place in the Conference Hall. 8 ft table or space for 8ft table provided in their fee. Set up begins any time aft er 7am. Vendors are asked to enter at the main lobby doors only. Vendors will be notifi ed on specifi c uses for wall space, rack sizes that can be permitted. Please note: We cannot guarantee all requests. Vendors must be set up by 8:30 am. Please note: Advertising for the event includes: Evergreen Club newsletter & website; local newspaper press release, community events in newspaper,TV ads in both Recreation facilities & City Hall, posters & social media.

Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016

TIME: 9 am – 2 pm

COST: $20/1 - 8 ft . Table, $40/2 – 8 ft Tables, $60/3 – 8 ft . Tables

LOCATION: Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre


1. Any person participating in a day or

overnight trip from the Evergreen

Club must have a current

membership. Members may bring

a guest. (may be exceptions)

2. Payment & RegistrationDay Trips: You may register

for day trips as the information

appears in the monthly

newsletter. Full Payments

are now due upon booking.

Overnight trips: The dates for

booking these tours will appear

in your newsletter. At the time of

booking a stated deposit must be

paid. Post-dated cheques are to

be left for the balance owing.

3. Cancellation & Refunds:

Cancellation may be accepted

for medical reasons. It may

not be possible to provide full

refunds if we are unable to re-sell

your seat. Medical certifi cates

may be requested. Refunds

will not be made for any other

reasons unless approved by

the Program Coordinaot except

when all seats are sold and we are

able to resell your ticket. $15.00

administration fee will be applied

to refunds.

4. Seating: There will be ASSIGNED

SEATING for all passengers with

the exception of the Escort. Please

advise staff if you are traveling

with a partner and if you have

any specifi c requirements when

traveling on the bus trip. The seat directly behind the bus driver is reserved for the escort.

5. Gratuities: Gratuities are included

in the cost of the day trips.

6. Book now and don’t be disappointed. If a trip is not fi lled

by the deadline, the seats may then

be sold to non-members.

7. B.C. Residents (65 years & over) travel 1/2 price on the B.C.

Ferries Monday through Thursday.

Note: Some exceptions may apply

to some trips contracted with

Travel companies. You must bring

your identifi cation on all trips

that involve travel on B.C. Ferries.

8. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure of bus

trips.

9. Passports or Enhanced Drivers Licenses are required when

travelling to the US.

TRIP POLICY

As a participant on the trips, please read the following information carefully. If you have any questionsor concerns, please contact the offi ce at 250-338-1000. We will be happy to assist you.

Perfume AlertPlease be aware of perfume

allergies and do not wear perfume

on bus trips.

PAYMENT & REGISTRATION: You may register for day & overnight trips as the information appears in the

monthly newsletter.

DAY TRIPS: Fees are to be paid in full at time of registration by cash, cheque, debit card,

VISA or MasterCard. (Please make cheques payable to the “City of Courtenay”.).

OVERNIGHT TRIPS: When booking, a stated deposit must be paid &/OR fees can be paid in full by

cash, cheque, debit card, Visa or MasterCard. Post-dated payments are to be

left for the balance owing for overnight trips, by CHEQUE ONLY. Payment will

be applied 30 days or 45 days prior to departure and specifi ed by trip.

Post-Dated Payments

You only need to arrive 15

minutes prior to departure (unless

otherwise specifi ed) and your

seat number will be posted on the

board in the lobby of the centre.

Please advise our staff upon

registration if you are travelling

with a partner, and if you have

any specifi c requirements when

traveling with us. Thank you for

your continued support!

Assigned Bus Seating for 44 passenger motorcoach trips

BUS TRIPS & EXCURSIONS

FULL - add your na

to our waiting list



Don your Jay’s gear for the annual

Blue Jays vs Seattle Mariners trip. Go

Jays Go!

DEPARTS: Mon., Sept 19,2016, 8am

RETURNS:Thurs, Sept. 22,2016,7 pm

COST: $ 849.00 Dble Occ (65+)

$1,149.00 Sgle Occ( 65+)

$ 867.00 Dble Occ)

$1,167.00 SgleOcc

Trip includes: home pick up,bus

transportation, ferry costs, 3 Blue Jay

vs Mariners baseball game tickets ,

1 breakfast, 2 dinners, 3 nights

accomm odation at Clearwater

Resort,Suquamish , WA.& bus driver

gratuity.

Note: A $100.00 deposit is required

upon booking. Final payment is due

July 15, 2016. A detailed itinerary

will be provided two weeks prior to

departure date outlining your home

pick up times. The offi ce will contact

you when it is ready to pick up.

Blue Jays vs Seattle Mariners Trip (#40158)

BROADWAY MUSICALReverend Moore is tormented by the

dangerous consequences of rock-

and-roll in his town. He has banned

dancing, but his peace is short-lived.

When music-and-dance-loving Ren

arrives from the big city, he rallies his

fellow teens (including the Reverend’s

daughter) against the oppressive rule,

revitalizing the spirit of the repressed

townspeople, and helping them heal

from a tragedy that aff ected everyone.

Re-live the high-energy and open-

minded fun of this hit 1984 fi lm.

DATE:Wednesday, July 6, 2016

DEPARTS: 9:45 am

RETURNS: 6:00 pm

COST: $107.00 per person

includes bus transportation,

buff et lunch at the theatre, theatre

ticket, bus driver gratuity & GST

Chemainus Theatre “Footloose” (#40224)

FULL - add your name to

our waiting list

Autumn in Quebec (#40716)

In cooperation with Ageless Adventure

Tours

An itinerary is now available at the

offi ce for the fall trip. This escorted

tour features: Montreal, Quebec City

& the Charlevoix Region.

DEPARTS: Friday, September 30,2016

RETURNS: Sunday, October 9,2016

COST: $4,435 pp Double Occupancy

$ 5,789 pp Single Occupancy

Trip includes: round trip airfare with Air

Canada, nine nights accommodation;

nine breakfasts, two lunches, four

dinners; meal gratuities; all side

tours and entrance fees; services

of local guides; transfer gratuities.

NOTE: Out-of-province medical

insurance is recommended.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations may be accepted for medical reasons. It may not be

possible to provide full refunds if we are unable to re-sell your

seat. Medical certifi cates may be requested. Refunds will not be

made for any other reasons unless we are able to resell your ticket. A $15.00 administration fee will be

applied to refunds.

In Leavenworth during the holiday

season the town lights up to celebrate

the magic of the season. Enjoy 3

nights at the Bavarian style Enzian Inn

where a local pianist will play popular

Christmas carols nightly and we can

sing along. Enjoy a horse drawn sleigh

ride nearby and a short walk from our

hotel are many shops to discover. An

excursion to nearby Cashmere will

include a visit to Aplets and Cotlets

candy factory and Annie’s Antique

Gallery. A festive concert by harpist

Bronn Journey will be our fnal event.

DEPARTS: Mon., December 5,2016

RETURNS:Thurs., December 8, 2016

COST: $915.00 Double Occ.

COST: $1,185.00 Single Occ.

Senior Ferry Discount - $15.00

Deposit: $150 with balance due by

October 15, 2016 Price will include

home pickup, bus & ferry transfers,

3 nights Hotel accommodation, harp

concert, sleigh ride, wine tasting, 3

breakfasts, 2 dinners & bus gratuities.

Christmas Magic in Leavenworth (#41268) In

cooperation with Square 1 Travelplus

Grizzly Bears of Knight Inlet(#40968) In cooperation with Ageless

Adventure Tours

An itinerary is now available at the

offi ce for the trip. This escorted tour

includes highlights of Alert Bay &

U’mista Cultural Centre

DEPARTS: Mon., August 15, 2016

RETURNS:Fri.,August 19, 2016

COST: $1,909 pp Dble Occ

$2,196 pp Sgle Occ

Trip includes: four nights

accommodation; four breakfasts; 3

lunches; two dinners; meal gratuities;

seven hour grizzly bear cruise & tour;

services of local guide; three & a half

hour whale watching tour; all side

tours and entrance fees.

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our waiting list



Victoria Day Trip (#42123)

Trip is coordinated through the centre.

Trip includes bus transportation

only (lunch on your own). Schedule:

Coff ee stop at Ladysmith Tim Horton’s

enroute, drop passengers at View

Royal Casino - OR at Government &

Fort St for shopping(HBC Centre/

Canada Passport offi ce) OR at Royal

B.C. Museum (IMAX @ Museum).

Passengers will have an estimated

4 hours in downtown Victoria.

Passengers should arrive at least 15

minutes prior to departure time.

DATE: Tuesday, August 16, 2016

DEPARTS: 7:30 a.m.

RETURNS:7:00 p.m.

COST: $30 per person

Includes: Bus transportation only

4 Day Pacifi c Coastal Cruise /stay in San Diego (#40228)

In cooperation with Square 1 Travelplus

Join our escorted group trip which

includes a 4 day Pacifi c Coastal Cruise

from Vancouver to San Diego on the

MS Amsterdam, followed by 4 nights

in San Diego.

DEPARTS: September 26, 2016

RETURNS: October 4, 2016

COST: $1,856.00 Inside/Dble Occ

$1,940.00 Outside/Dble Occ

$2,215.00Verandah/Dble Occ.

Single Rates available upon request

Senior Ferry Discount = $16.00

Deposit: $250.00 per person

Package includes: home pick-up;

transfer from Comox Valley to

Vancouver; 4 night cruise with cocktail

reception; 4 night hotel stay in San

Diego with city tour; fl ights from

San Diego to Vancouver; ferry & bus

transfer to Comox Valley; home drop-

off , gratuities, baggage handling,

transfers and all taxes.

Butchart Gardens (#40066)

In cooperation with Square 1

Travelplus

Our early aft ernoon departure from

Courtenay will take us to Butchart

Gardens to enjoy Christmas Festivities.

Aft er our included Christmas buff et

dinner we will do the “Twelve Days

of Christmas” stroll which features tens

of thousands of coloured lights before

returning to our inner harbour Royal

Scot Hotel in Victoria. The morning

and early aft ernoon are free to enjoy

the many attractions Victoria off ers.

We leave mid-aft ernoon and plan to

swing through Ladysmith to catch

their Festival of Lights show before our

return to the Comox Valley.

DEPARTS: Sun., December 11, 2016

RETURNS: Mon., December 12, 2016

COST: $285.00 Double Occ

$355.00 Single Occ

Deposit: $100 with balance due by

Oct 31, 2016

Includes hotel accommodation, buff et

dinner, admission to Butchart Gardens,

bus transportation, gratuities and GST.

Celebration of Lights (#42124)

Please leave your name on an

INTEREST LIST.

DATE:Wed & Thurs, July 27 & 28, 2016

Enjoy the Celebration of Lights,

Fireworks & Vancouver Harbour

Cruise, and overnight stay at the Coast

Langley Hotel/Casino. More info to

come as we fi nalize details.

Chemainus Theatre “Hilda’s Yard” (#41684)COMEDY

How unbreakable are the ties that

bind a family together? It’s 1956, and

happy empty-nesters Sam and Hilda

are fi nally enjoying life on their own.

But their peaceful home turns chaotic

when their unemployed son and

newly-single daughter return for an

unexpected stay. Can these traditional

parents and far-out children bridge the

generational divide?

Enjoy the hilarious situational comedy

of this Norm Foster gem.

DATE: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016

DEPARTS: 9:45 am

RETURNS: 6:00 pm


Includes: bus transportation, buff et

lunch at the theatre, theatre ticket, bus

driver gratuity & gst

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations may be accepted for medical reasons. It may not be

possible to provide full refunds if we are unable to re-sell your

seat. Medical certifi cates may be requested. Refunds will not be

made for any other reasons unless we are able to resell your ticket. A $15.00 administration fee will be

applied to refunds.

TULALIP Christmas Tripin Marysville, Washington!

Please note: There are no rooms

available a the Tulalip Casino &

Resort as they are undergoing

major renovations. Check the Sept.

Newsletter as we are hoping to secure

an alternate location

TULALIP Casino Resort & Spa (#42126)We are taking an INTEREST LIST as

details are not fi nalized for this trip yet.

Dates are scheduled to be November

13 – 16, 2016. Please leave your name

with us. We will call you with details.

.



IL Divo (Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver) (#40226)

In cooperation with Island Fever Travel

Okanagon Wine Festival Tour (#40065) In cooperation with Square

I Travelplus

Experience the majesty, history and

the culture of Newfoundland and

Labrador. This comprehensive tour

escorted from Comox is a complete

immersion in the culture and daily life

of the province.It’s easy pace makes it

enjoyable and its encounters make it

unforgettable.We’ll travel from coast

to coast with a local guide who will

bring the experience to life.

DEPARTS: Tues.,August 23, 2016

RETURNS: Sun.,September 4, 2016

COST: $4,095.00 Dble Occupancy

$4,920.00 Sgle Occupancy

Group Airfare with Westjet Airlines

includes tax. Aug 23 - Sept 4, 2016,

$925.00

Trip includes: coach tour, 13 nights’

hotel accommodation, services of

local guide, water shuttle/tour of

Bonne Bay, Gros Morne Park, Sir

Wilfred Grenfell Mission, Red Bay

Basque Whaling Station, return ferry

to Labrador, excursions to L’Anse

Aux Meadows, tour of historic St

John’s, Cape Spear, Twillingate,

Trinity, Bonavista & more.Includes 12

breakfasts, 8 midday meals; 3 dinners.

Home pick up is included.

Newfoundland Bus Tour (#40064) In cooperation with Square

1 Travelplus

Classical singing superstars Il Divo

are coming to Vancouver as part

of their 2016 Amor & Pasion Tour.

The Vancouver show, which will

take place at Queen Elizabeth

Theatre on Sunday, November

6, is stopping in seven Canadian

cities across British Columbia,

Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta.

DEPARTS: Sun., Nov. 6, 2016, TBA

RETURNS: Mon., Nov. 7, 2016, TBA

COST: $569 pp Dble Occ

$659 Single Occ

$549 pp Triple Occ

$539 pp Quad Occ

Trip includes: hotel accommodation

at Georgian Court Hotel, breakfast,

dinner, Orchestra seating at Queen

Elizabeth Theatre & bus transportation.

NOTE: bookings are non refundable.

Join our escorted coach tour through

the Discovery Coast & Cariboo,

including scenic ferry trip from

Port Hardy to Bella Coola; drive up

the infamous “Big Hill” & through the

wild Chilcotin; visits to Williams Lake,

Quesnel, Barkerville & Whistler.

DEPARTS: Tues., August 9, 2016

RETURNS : Mon., August 15, 2016

COST: $1,580 (65 +) Dble Occ

$1,650 Dble Occ

$2,015(65+)Single Occ.

$2,085 Single Occ

Deposit: $150.00 per person

Trip includes: Home pick-up & drop

off ; all bus & ferry transportation; 1

night in Port Hardy; 2 nights in Bella

Coola; 2 nights in Williams Lake;

1 night in Whistler; 4 breakfasts; 4

lunches; 3 dinners. This escorted tour

includes gratuities, baggage handling,

and all taxes.

Discovery Coast to Cariboo Circle Tour (#40063) In cooperation

with Square1 Travelplus

We will tour wineries, visit the Osoyoos

Desert Model Railway, Nk’Mip desert

Cultural Centre, ride the Kettle Valley

Steam Railway and attend a Wine

Tasting Seminar. We will have 2

nights in Osoyoos, 2 nights in

Penticton and 1 night in Chilliwack.

DEPARTS: Wed,October 5, 2016

RETURNS: Mon., October 10, 2016

COST: $1,245.00 Double Occ

$1,605.00 Single Occ

Senior Ferry Discount $15.00

Deposit $200 with balance due by

Aug 22, 2016. Price includes home

pickup, bus and ferry, transportation,

4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

and a wine seminar, 5 nights’ hotel

accomm,museum admissions, wine

tasting at several wineries, bus

gratuities &GST.


our waiting list

Please be aware of perfume

allergies and do not wear perfume

on bus trips.

Perfume Alert


our waiting list

Chemainus Theatre “Lovely Sunday” (#41683)

DRAMATIC COMEDY

In the mid-1930s, the lives of four

striking women are drawn together in

a St. Louis apartment building. They

share a need and struggle to fi nd their

identity and sense of belonging. But

fi rst, they must sort through delusions

of love, realities of single womanhood,

pressures of society, and the power of

compassion.

DATE: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016

DEPARTS: 9:45 am

RETURNS: 6:00 pm


Includes: bus transportation, buff et

lunch at the theatre, theatre ticket, bus

driver gratuity & gst


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridaySnooker Drop-in 7am - 4:30 pm

Simply Strength (2)9 - 10 am

*55 + TRX Level 29 - 10 am

Stretch & Strength9 - 10: am

Simply Strength (1)10:15 - 11:15 am

55+ Gentle Yoga 10:15 - 11:15 am

*55+ Strength Trng10:30 - 11:30am

Cycling Groupmeets 10 am (weather

permitting)

Canasta

10 am - 12:00 noon

Quilting

12 noon - 4 pm

Table Tennis 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Fall Proof & Mobility Training1 - 2 pm

Carpet Bowling Instruction /Drop-in play 1 pm

*Badminton1 - 3 pm

Android Tablet Group 1pm

3rd Mon of each

month

Book Club (1st Monday) 1 -2 pm

*55+ Strength Trng1:30 - 2:30pm

55+ Hatha Yoga2 -3:15pm

Drama Club Meets3:15 - 5 pm

Whist 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

JULY/AUGUST AT A GLANCE

Snooker Drop-in 7 am - 4:30 pm

*55+ TRX Level 1 9 - 10am *

Chair Fit 9:15 - 10:15 am

Fabric Painters9:30 - 11:30 am

Bible Study 10 - 11:30am

Crib 10 am - 12 noon

Happy Gang 10 am - 12 noon

*55+ Strength Trng10:30 - 11:30 am

Darts10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Chair Yoga11 am -12 noon

Mahjong

12:30 - 3 pm

Carpet Bowling League Play 1pm

Stamp Club (2nd

Tues.)1 -3 pm

Table Tennis

12:30 - 3:30pm

Camera Club (1st &

3rd Tues.) 12:-2:30pm

*55+ Strength Trng1:30 - 2:30 pm

Knit & Crochet Group 1:30 -3 pm

IPAD CLUB (1st & 3rd

Tuesday) 2:30 pm

Ukulele Group(2nd & 4th Tuesday)

4:30 - 6:15 pm

*55+ Beg Str Trng 3 – 4 pm

Bridge 7 - 10 pm

Snooker Drop-in 7 am -12 noon

*55+ TRX Level 2 9 - 10 am

Simply Strength (2)9 - 10 am

Heartstrings 10 am -12 noon

Cycling Groupmeets 10 am (weather

permitting)

Simply Strength (1)10:15 - 11:15am

*55+ Strength Trng10:30 - 11:30am

Texas Hold’em 12:15 - 3:30pm

Chess 12:30 - 3:30pm

Minds in Motion 1 -3 pm

Mexican Train1 - 3 pm (2nd & 4th

Wednesday of the

month)

Meet & Greet(Singles)

1 -3 pm

1st Wed of month

Games Day 3rd Wed of each

month 1 pm

Scrabble1 - 4 pm

*55+ Strength Trng1 - 2:30pm

Snooker Drop-in7 am - 4:30pm

Summer Yoga 8:30 -10 am

55+ TRX Level 1 9 - 10 am *

Stretch & Strength9 - 10 am

Brazilian Embroidery9 am -12 noon

Yoga For Joint Health10 - 11:30 am

Iyengar Yoga 10:15 - 11:30 am

*55+ Strength Trng10:30 - 11:30 am

*Zumba10:30 - 11:30 am

Social Bridge 12:30 - 3:30pm

Carpet Bowing Drop-in Play 1 pm

*Badminton1 - 3 pm

Fall Proof & Mobility Training1 - 2 pm

*55+ Beg.Str Trng

3 - 4 pm

Snooker Drop-in7 am - 4:30 pm

Chair Fit9:15 - 10:15 am

Cardio and Str. 9 -10 am

*55+ Strength Trng10 - 11 am

55+ Hatha Yoga10 - 11:30am

Choristers

10 - 11:30am

Recorder 10 - 11:30 am

Restortative Yoga11 am - 12:15pm

Chess 12:30 - 3:30pm

At the Movies

12:30 pm (1st & 3rd

Fridays)

Check Special Events

for dates.

Computer Club1 pm - 2nd Fridayof

month

Bingo 1 - 3 pm

*Badminton1 -3 pm 55+ Hatha Yoga2 -3:30 pm

Fri. Night Dances7:30pm (check

schedule)

SaturdayCentre Hours: closed

on Saturdays .

Open on specifi ed

dates for Special

Events.

Computer Lab

Maintenance is

completed on the

fi rst Friday of each month. Computers

will not be available

during this time.

Golf Club meets at

Longlands on Wed.

& Fri, 9:30 am from

April to October.

Activities listed

which appear in

Bold Red Type require advanced

registration fee.

* indicates programs held at Lewis Centre.

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