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Mission Statement: To provide programs and services that will help
seniors maintain and enhance their quality of life.
9350 82 Street NW Edmonton Alberta T6C 2X8
E-mail: [email protected] Phone 780.468.1985
Website: www.seesa.ca
Crazy Hat Dinner Our October Monthly Dinner was Crazy Hat Day and boy did we have a bunch of
hats to choose from… and the winner was—Betty Johnston (pictured left)!
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BOARD MEMBERS 2014/15 President—SHEILA CLIFFORD-MACKAY
1st Vice President - GORDON BLOCK 2nd Vice President –ERIC SOLASH Past President - JOHN BANNISTER
Treasurer - ALLAN THOMAS Secretary - MYRNA REEVES
Directors:
COLIN CARTER BILL GILLESPIE MARALYNNE HAWKINS WALTER KLEPACHEK TONY POWELL KAREN SHERIDAN
FRONT OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY & FRIDAY
8:30AM to 4:30PM
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
8:30AM to 8:30PM
SATURDAY
9 AM to NOON (CLOSED ON LONG WEEKENDS)
CAFETERIA OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY
BREAKFAST 8:45 - 10 AM
LUNCH 11:30AM - 1PM
WEDNESDAY EVENING DINNER 4:30 - 6PM*
*RESERVATION REQUIRED
NEWSLETTER CREW Editorial Layout: Photographers: Celeste Nicholson Elaun Cable Lind Elaun Cable Lind Shirley Zygun Phil Lafon Proofreaders: Kim Buehler Karen Sheridan Kay Klepachek Carol Kodish-Butt Roz Schilberg Sherr Wadson
boDOODLES: Bob Fuller
STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kim Buehler
Personnel & Centre business [email protected]
FUND DEVELOPMENT Mary Anne Jaedicke
Fundraising, Centre & Rentals [email protected]
BOOKKEEPER Sharon Svendsen [email protected]
PROGRAM MANAGER Elaun Cable Lind
Member Services & Website [email protected]
OUTREACH WORKER Phil Lafon
Counselling, Home Visits & Support Services [email protected]
COORDINATOR OF VOLUNTEERS Sherr Wadson
[email protected] HOME SERVICE & COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT Celeste Nicholson
[email protected] SPECIAL PROJECTS
Shelley Sabo [email protected]
KITCHEN COORDINATOR Bev Clarke
[email protected] SECOND COOK KITCHEN ASSISTANT Joan Yandeau Jeffery Yamazuki
BUILDING ATTENDANT Steve Montague [email protected]
WEEKEND BUILDING SETUP ATTENDANT Eric Kadatz Dick Proctor
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ADVERTISING RATES We accept paid advertising* for the newsletter Rates** are: $20.00 Business card $30.00 1/4 page $60.00 1/2 Page 120.00 Page
1300 circulation * We do not accept political advertising
soliciting support for a single candidate. ** a one time set up fee of $30.00 may apply
Next Deadline
December 4th 2014
Note: paid advertisements may not reflect the views of SEESA. Buyer discretion is advised
From the President’s Desk…
Christmas is the time of year when we send messages of love, best wishes and gifts of happiness. Our family and friends are an important part of our life. Christmas is a time when family and friends get together to get caught up on events from the past year. For some of us, it is a sacred time.
I have been thinking that we should interview our members so they can relate what Christmas was like for their family in the years past. That may be a project for next year.
Another project for 2015 may include composing a “SEESA Song”.
November was a busy month at SEESA. We held a remembrance service, a successful fundraising gala, Drama Club shows, and a Memorial Celebration for our deceased members . Family members always appreciate this remembrance for our late members and their families. The Christmas tree is set up in the cafeteria. The stars represent our deceased members and were placed there by their families. Please take a minute to read the names on the stars.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish SEESA staff, the SEESA Board and SEESA members a happy holiday season that is fun and festive. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2015 - friends! Sheila Clifford-MacKay SEESA President
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Christmas Office/Building Hours
Dec. 20 Saturday Closed
Dec. 23 Reminder: Noon deadline for NYE Tickets (firm)
Dec. 24 8:30 - noon
Dec. 25 - 28 Closed
Dec. 29 - 30 Open 8:30-4:30 (no food service)
Dec. 31 8:30 - noon (no food service)
Jan. 1 Closed
Jan. 2 Open 8:30—4:30 (no Food Service)
Jan. 3 Saturday Closed
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St Nicholas Mandolin Ensemble Would like to entertain at SEESA in
exchange for Casino Volunteers! Help needed at Argyll Casino January 27th & 28th 2015
There will be a sign-up sheet on the Poster bulletin board or call Bonnie at 780 462 1679
Rummage Sale “Thank You” A special “THANK YOU” to the volunteers who helped in the kitchen at the Rummage Sale—Mick, Wayne, Randy, Bev, Joan, Bill and Ursula. We couldn’t have done it without you! Any comments or suggestions for the next sale, please pass them along to us via Mary Anne.
-Carol & Marcel Borle
Kim’s
Korner
Drop in fees increase for the first time since 1980! Yes it is true! Effective January 1, 2015 drop in fees will be $2.00/visit. Most people I speak to about this say, “it’s about time!” In the past 35 years class fees have more than doubled as well as the costs of utilities and supplies. Yes, it is about time. If this increase is substantial enough to prevent you from attending a club please see me in confidence. We can make arrangements for you. We now accept VISA/MC and Debit at the front desk. There are restrictions: 1. A minimum purchase of $30.00 2. No cash back option 3. Phone-in credit card orders are subject to an additional user fee of $2.
Phone-in registration for classes and tickets will be available the day following in-person program registration or sale.
To all of our members, on behalf of the staff of SEESA, we wish you all the warm and wonderful things that make a Merry Christmas. Thank you for your support, your hours of work, your answer to the “call of duty”; our volunteers continue to be SEESA’s greatest gift.
“Diamond Delight” quilt
winner, Nadia Drozdiak,
just happened to be
celebrating her 80th
birthday on the very day
her winning ticket was
pulled. What a fantastic
Birthday Present!
Watch for a new quilt draw coming soon!
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Home Services
Christmas can be a very lonely time so in lieu
of handy man tips here are some suggestions
to avoid the Christmas Blues:
1. Volunteer Mustard Seed Church, Hope
Mission, Salvation Army all run programs
through Christmas and are always looking
for volunteers.
2. Accept Invitations - When people invite
you to a function - say yes!
3. Enjoy Solitude - Prepare for a “you” day,
get a haircut, a manicure, a new outfit.
Plan a movie marathon, prepare your
favourite meal - Celebrate you!
4. Host an Orphan Christmas - even
though you are alone, you are not alone.
MANY people have no one to celebrate
with. Invite them to dinner!
5. Work - Offer to work the holiday shift.
6. Host an Online Christmas - set up a
Skype chatroom or a Facebook group.
7. Take Time to appreciate what you do, and
what you have. This is a good time to
make a gratitude box.
8. Look Forward– Plan for a better future.
Make a list of things you want to change
for next year and thoughts on how you are
going to achieve those goals.
9. Mind Over Matter - If you are feeling over-
whelmed, imagine what you would feel
and look like if you could cope - you have
more power than you think .
10.Reach Out - If you are feeling down call
someone. If you have no one try 211 or
780 482 4357.
If you need some help preparing for the
holiday season - Let us know.
Celeste Nicholson - Home Services
Commissioner of Oaths service is free for
current SEESA members; for non-members a
contribution to SEESA is appreciated. This is not
a drop-in service - an appointment is required.
I am not able to assist with all documents e.g.
for certified true copies you need to see a
Notary. Kim
Volunteers Wanted for Winter Funfest
The City of Edmonton Parks and Recreation is
hosting its 2nd Annual Winterfest at Argyll Park
December 13th !
They are looking for volunteers to work at the
Lil’ Chippers station—helping children make ice
sculptures—no experience necessary.
SEESA will have an information booth there as
well. If you would like to volunteer to man the
booth, that would be AWESOME!
They are also considering other demo activities.
If you are interested
contact Celeste for
more information.
WECAN Food Basket Dates
December order/payment 5th Pick up December 18th
Orders and payments are made at the front desk. For more information
speak with Celeste or Phil
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New Hope Christian Assembly
Annual Christmas Banquet
Friday, December 12, 2014
Cocktails 6:30
Dinner 7:00pm
Adults $40.00
Children $20.00
Under 5yrs —Free!
For tickets contact:
Cheryl at
780-490-4743
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Back Facials
$40.00 for 1hr
(By appointment only)
Call Myrtle - 780 719 4402
Good Samaritan Place, 8425 83 St.
Outreach: Friendly Visitor Program
Greetings to all,
Christmas can be a lonely time. At the present time, we have volunteer opportunities if you would like to make a positive difference in a senior’s life. The Friendly Home Visit is a great way to meet and socialize with an isolated senior. Also, our phone buddy volunteers can enjoy a phone conversation with isolated seniors from their own home and may check on them once a week. For more information please contact Sherr or Phil.
With a growing aging population in Alberta, SEESA Outreach is adapting to seniors’ changing needs to live healthier and independently in their community. Outreach provides the following services to any senior who may need assistance: with government forms, personal sessions and advocacy. Furthermore, we help decrease isolation through facilitating support groups such as Social Circle, Shop Talk, and Seniors Insight Group. Services are available to SEESA members, as well as non-members within our geographic boundaries, at no cost.
If you have any questions in these areas, please contact Celeste, Phil or 211.
Happy holiday to you and your family!
Phil Lafon Outreach Worker
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Next Shop Talk session is
December 19th at 11 am in the Herb
Johnston Workshop
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Commercial/Residential Yard Care,
Clean-up & Snow Removal
587-520-6624
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Local Business Call Jules
SEESA LET’S GO!! CLUB Noon hour concert at
McDougall United Church Lunch to follow at the La Ronde Revolving
Restaurant at Chateau LaCombe Wednesday Dec 10th
Meet at SEESA at 11:30am; depart SEESA: 11:40 am – return time: 2:45pm Cost: $15.00 (includes club fee, free concert and transportation) Lunch Cost: $24.15 plus gratuities. Pay for your own Deadline to register: Monday, Dec 8th- 4:00 pm. Pay at SEESA front desk. McDougall United Church has been a cornerstone in our city for over 100 years. From the curved hardwood pews and massive pipe organ to stained glass windows and towering brick pilasters, McDougall still breathes with the sprit of fine craftsmanship. Among the church's historical treasures is a century-old walnut pulpit crafted by Reverend McDougall. Amidst the splendour of the poinsettias, Christmas trees and lights, McDougall Church offers Christmas carols, a featured musical artist, hot apple cider, cookies, and coffee from Starbucks at this noon hour concert. The concert is free; however, if you wish you may donate to the School Lunch Program run by E4C. Lunch: We’ll walk next door and enjoy a holiday lunch buffet at La Ronde restaurant, located on the 24th floor. Revolving once every 88 minutes, you’ll be treated to an unmatched view of Edmonton. Some of the items included in this festive feast include Eggnog, Carved Turkey and bread pudding with rum sauce. Jo-Ann Moloney Coordinator of the Let’s Go Club
General meeting for Let’s Go Club:
Date: Tuesday Jan 6 Time: 11:00am Location: SEESA
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Melody Singers Notes This has been a busy time for the Melody Singers. Since our last report we have had 4 sing outs and have participated in the Remembrance Day observance at SEESA.
We visited Clover Bar Lodge where Emily Rowan acted as our MC. Linda Jennings and Alida Van Braeden, two of our talented poets, read lovely selections form their own writings. Our next stop was Providence Centre. Pearl Lauber was our MC. Entertainment during the breaks was Ben Lauber singing “Love Me Tender” and “Working Man” backed up by Bass + 10. Vivian Lundgren and Doug Gillett sang “You’re The Cream in my Coffee” and “Taking a Chance on Love”.
Hardisty Nursing Home was the next place on our schedule. Joan Brady chaired the proceedings; Linda Chernetski sang “Nothing is too Wonderful to be True”. Martin Molzan played “Enjoy Yourself” on his violin. Dee Turner and Ron Cutting followed with “Are You Bloated Tonight” and “Shine on Harvest Moon” It was a great birthday party. The next venue on our tour was St Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital. Tom McGovern was the MC. He also accompanied Vivian Lundgren on his clarinet as she sang “Evergreen”. Vivian was joined by Doug Gillett singing “The Way We Were”. A Trio, Linda Chernestski, Pearl Lauber, and Beryl Robertson, sang “I Am Just A Girl Who Can’t Say No.” We have had a very enjoyable time singing for seniors. Thanks especially to Anne Marshall for preparing us and inspiring us. We are currently hard at work on our Christmas music.
* A correction to our last article we have 4 new members and 3 returning members for a total of 58 harmonious characters.
- Elsie Combs
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Monthly Draw Winners October: George Orescan, Norma Gallardo
Food Services Welcome Jackie Lizee and Marcelle Jamieson!
A young kitchen helper (who had also recruited a friend to help) commented, “I had a BLAST at the Gala...it was so much fun. Thank you for inviting us to help.”
With two Monthly Dinners and the New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance this month, there are lots of opportunities for you to have a blast, too! Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board by the kitchen.
If you record your hours, then end up working longer, please add the extra time to MySeniorCenter. Every quarter hour helps.
Attend Dinners? Enjoy the entertainment? Could you help the Social Committee find great entertainers?
When You Renew... Please list ALL areas that you volunteer in.
Still Looking For… A note taker for the
Personnel Committee. Front Desk trainees Cafeteria Cashiers Friendly Visitors
Sherr Wadson Coordinator of Volunteers
December 2014 Volunteer Voice
When you’re
Not sure what else to do,
do your best.
Unknown
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Dining In!
Its been another busy month with Meals
on Wheels, Sage Savories, and WeCan
Food Baskets! Still looking for food
reviewers - please email your review to
[email protected] or drop it off at
the front desk: attention Celeste.
New from Meals on Wheels - Until the
end of December Turkeyfest is on!!
MOW is offering a variety of new turkey
entrees. They are:
Roast Turkey Dinner, Turkey Pot Pie,
and Turkey Christo. There is also 2
new soups—Turkey Noodle, and Cream
of Turkey.
WeCan Food Baskets are becoming more
popular. We started with 2 and in just 2
months are up to 6 regular orders. If
you are interested in learning more
about We Can, Meals on Wheels or Sage
Savories please feel free to ask for
menus at the front desk, or call Celeste
or Phil for more
information on prices and
ordering 780 468 1985.
PR Plumbing & Heating
For all your home, plumbing &
heating needs.
30 Years of Experience
SEESA approved Vendor
24 hour service
For all of your
plumbing and
heating needs
call Phil
780 999 9186
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We can do all types of jobs! Clean up and clear out all your junk
Bins available Yard maintenance and tree removal
Handyman duties Demo work - Bobcat Services
Excavating Services
For estimates call Don at 780-860-6633
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A random draw is done each month for on-line readers only.
If your SEESA Membership number appears below you have won a prize:
4-051 4-491 4-887 4-754 4-682
Please see the Front Desk to claim your prize
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Let your lovelight shine
Get Lit! Donate $100 and we will activate
one of our Christmas bulbs on our festive string.
We are looking for 100 people
with $100 to make our season bright.
The $10,000 will go towards
The Show Must Go On project. Have got lit so far:
The Melody Singers, Sheila Dyck, Angela Morgan, Rick and Judy Pape, Sharon Svendsen,
Jim and Elsa-Marie Frazer, Sherwood Park Agencies, Judy Ashton, Southgate Lions Club,
Josie Campbell, PSL Contracting Ltd., Connie Misick of Serenity Funeral Service,
Roger and Linda Smeland, Tyson & Mary Anne Jaedicke,
We all Shine On. Twinkling Stars-Accidental Drama Club. You outdid yourselves on the shows.
Glittering Decorations
Flashy Food
Volunteers-Your heartlight shines brilliantly.
All three events were successful. Congratulations on a job well done!
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Thanks to the Silent Auction Donors AAA Cheap Junk Removal 780-860-8633
Great Hair Day 780-413-0901
Barb and Ernie’s Restaurant Home style taste. German attitude. 780-433-3242
Edmonton Motors Ltd Sandra Verburgt / Parts Manager Professional Parts Managers’ Guild Member 780-482-7823
Bartle and Gibson Plumbing / Heating / Electrical 780-472-2850
Hypnotic Bloom Flowershop Bring in a gift for Santa’s Anonymous and save. 780-466-9111
Baseline Chiropractic and Wellness Centre Dr. Katy Pedden - Chiropractor 780-417-2380
Liquor Depot / Capliano Check out their new store and the Growler Bar. Exquisite selection of wine.
Ottewell Registries We’ve moved to Capliano Come see us there! 780-465-8989
Men In Kilts We clean. You enjoy. Just Remember…..No Peeking. 1-800-777-kilt
Centennial Foodservice Tom Sipos 780-465-9991
Cactus Flower House 50 Years in this location: 9520-87 street
Pearle Vision / Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre 780-465-0201
Paush Shoes / Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre 780-466-1437
Comfort Keepers Comforting Solutions for In-Home Care 780-465-4665
China Marble Restaurant Delicious! 780-461-6233
Dallas Pizza & Steak House In your Neighborhood Take Out or Eat In 780-466-1112
Prana Holistic Your life isn’t meant to be lived in pain. Don’t suffer any longer. 780-454-5299
Edward Jones - Nathan Osterhout Make Sense of Investing 780-472-1688
For Wood's Sake Handcrafted furniture from reclaimed wood. 780-468-3263
Roxx / Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre Jewellery & Gifts
Staples That was easy! Holiday Centre.
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Many
Silent Auction Donors continued
Bonnies Ruffle Scarves Bonnie Phillips 780-436-6121
Royal LePage-Frank Vanderbleek “Serving you since ‘92” 780-431-5600
Sam Marshall Penny Arcane Foto 780-235-7500
Serenity Funeral Service Connie Misick cares 780-265-4030
Sophia Hair Design New Location 780-705-1005
The Prosthetic and Orthotic Company Inc. 780-448-1281
Waterloo Ford Lincoln The vehicles you want at the prices you want to pay. 1-888-369-5638
More Friends….. Alida Van Braeden AMA
Avon-Grace Kenworthy
Bernice Pedden
Bernie and Judy Prudell
Betty Van Petten
Bev Clarke
Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre
Clark Builders
Councillor Ben Henderson
Darrell Stelt
Edith Howard
Jean Weekes
Judy and Rick Pape
Judy Ashton
Mary Anne Jaedicke
Mary Chesney
MLA David Dorward
Noel Constantin
No Stone Left Alone
Sherr Wadson
Walter Butler
The Melody Singers
SEESA Board
Table Tennis Club
Special Events Committee
The Silent Auction brought in $3261
The Southgate Lions presented a $2000 cheque
We sold 103 tickets.
The 50/50 brought in $229
Countless sparks make a big fire. This gala was a roaring success.
A million thanks!
The Show Must Go On
Your support is invaluable
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Our 8th Annual Remembrance Day was a success. Thanks to the volunteers:
Helen Burns District Girl Guides
SEESA Melody Singers –Choir
Reverend Vernon Wishart
Willow Dew-Trumpeter
Catherine Nichol-Piper
Ken Saik-Reader
Johanna Wishart-Reader
Mieke Alexander-Reader
Lois Gangl-Reader and Co-Organizer
Many other support people
We had 225 people in the audience, plus 53 Girl Guides and 52 Choir Members.
FALL RUMMAGE SALE -
WAY TO GO!!!
We made a pile of money! More than ever! Congrats on beating an old record!!! Better than ever this time.
It takes at least 154 Volunteers to make the Rummage Sale a success! We are so fortunate to have such experienced help!
Member Volunteers, Staff Volunteers, Non-Member Volunteers, Treasure Donors and Customers.
A Million Thanks Everyone!
2014 TAX CLINICS
Tax clinics will be held here at SEESA on March 11, 17, 19 & 25
Tax clinics are a community service designed to assist low income seniors
complete their annual personal tax returns. Volunteers from the Chartered Accountants
of Alberta take time out of the busiest season of their year to offer this service.
For more information about qualification guidelines watch for details in the next
newsletter or see the Front Desk.
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1ST PLACE CATHY & MARY CAVANAGH
2ND PLACE GRACE & ROSALIE DUSSEAULT
3RD NORMA ALTON & BETH HARRIS
BOOBIE PRIZE: DALLIS NOWOSELSKI & FRIDA ZELISKO
DOOR PRIZE: RUBIN SEIDLITZ, JANE WALL & MARGUERITE PERRY
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50/50 BRENDA GILLETTE BEST HAT -
BETTY JOHNSTON
Busy Bee-ing Fabulous! Hats off to Group Vocal and Kate Haginicolakis for arranging a Halloween Flash mob!
Ruth and Mike wanted to give a shout out to Steve for his fabulous facility tour!
And great big props to Henri, a new snow shoveller, who brought his new client hot chocolate and muffins - What service—you rock, Henri !
Congratulations to Ann Hartwig for qualifying for the 55 Plus Winter Games in Table Shuffle
Board - Good Luck in Leth-bridge in February!
Keep on Bee-ing Fabulous - it matters.
Home Assistance
Experienced individualized care to help seniors
maintain independence; errand and
appointments, walks and reading, personal
care, housekeeping, and meal preparation, etc.
Call Laura 780 966 5773
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New Year’s Eve
Dinner & Dance Wednesday
December 31, 2014 Tickets $50/person
Deadline for Tickets Dec 23rd at noon
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November Birthday Party Once more the birthday party had the good fortune to have Bev Munroe along with Joyce Smith and George Myren to entertain us. Always a welcome pleasure! There were many stories and jokes - great music! They are, as always, consummate professionals. The party had 24 celebrants and 21 guests. Our Door prize winners were : Joan Brambley and Jim Frazer. Our Lunch winners were: Marguerite Kerscher and Nick Schuster
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Is currently accepting new clients for our
Snow removal services. Our
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Call today for a free estimate
Seniors Discount available
587.708.0321
We look forward to
helping our neighbours!
“Look within. Within is the fountain of good,
and it will ever bubble up, if thou wilt ever dig.”
Marcus Aurelius
Milestones & Celebrations November Landmark Birthdays
Diana Bacon, Joan Brambley, Angela Coutinho,
Claire Dallaire, Yvonne Dean, Nick Fedun, Anne Goueffic,
Dianne Graham, Claire Kotun, Arnold Lindgren, Chrissie McIntyre,
Lyla Mckillop, Herb Moniz, Harvey Norstrom, Norman Purschke, Edwina Viegas,
and Gerry Weber
SEESA Gift Certificates
Gift certificates, available in increments of $5, may be used
in the cafeteria, to pay for a class or to buy tickets.
Membership Gift Certificates are also
available!
It’s the perfect thing!
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Christmas Eve Brunch
Wednesday December 24, 2014 9 - 11 am in the Cafeteria
$6.00
Choice of: Eggs Benedict or
Waffles Fruit
Juice/tea/coffee Chocolate Treat
RSVP required: please call front desk by
noon December 23.
Sorry no walk-ins
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In Our Thoughts and Prayers
To all our members and friends who have
been ill or who have lost a loved one, our
thoughts and prayers are with you
The following people have been ill or injured
and hopefully will be fit and active in short
order: Reid Creller, Lloyd Hammell, &
Norma Bracuk
The following members, past members or
family members have passed away:
Sharon Moffett’s husband Bob, Marion
Gallager’s husband Andy, Lucy Lewis’ son
Chris and Bonnie Russell.
If you have any news, either good or bad,
about members, past or present, and their
families, PLEASE write it in the Outreach
book located at the front desk.
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For Painting, inside and out, call
Colleen the Painter
587-938-4771 (this is a local call)
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From the Archives
SHOP AT SEESA!
PRINCESS FLORENCE Fashion Accessories
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH
10:00AM-1:30PM
IN THE DINING ROOM
Cash, VISA,
MC & Debit
Ukrainian
Christmas
Wednesday, January 7 at noon in
the Cafeteria
A chance to give away something you got
that was, to you, priceless (i.e. no value)!!
Wrap it up and bring it here for someone
else to cherish forever
(...or until the next gift exchange)
Scarf tying demonstration at
10:30 am
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Conversations Matter
At the Grey Matters Conference in Red Deer recently I attended a session from Alberta Health Care Services that introduced a guide for making health care decisions during the Palliative Care and End of Life phase of our life. Why would we need this? The bad news is that 70% of us will reach a time when we are unable to communicate our own wishes.
Conversely, the good news is we can make our wishes known, communicate and document them now so that this information is available to the healthcare team when and if it is needed.
The information consists of a medical assessment done when you enter the health care system and recording your wishes with respect to treatment, care and housing. The information is stored in a green, plastic envelope called the Green Sleeve that will remain with you and accompany you as you move within the Health Care System. The Green Sleeve documents are fluid and can be changed if your condition and choices change.
What do you need to do? You need to reflect on your wishes and values. For example, what do you expect from health care; what are your views on prolonging life; how would you define quality of life. You need to talk about your wishes and values to a trusted person: family member, spouse, partner or friend, in a number of conversations.
Finally you need to document your wishes. Complete a Personal Care Directive that names the person or persons you have chosen to speak on your behalf and store everything in your Green Sleeve. When it becomes necessary this material and this person will direct the Health Care team to carry out your wishes.
For more information check http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/9098.asp
-Myrna Reeves
Now Accepted at the Front Desk
We are pleased to announce new payment
options for purchases over $30 at the Front
Desk. Over the phone payments are subject
to an additional $2 service charge.
Pool Hall Club
Christmas Social Wednesday, Dec 17 from 9 am - noon
Pool Hall members are gathering for a festive mixer,
morning games, and refreshments.
Bring a potluck snack to share.
WINTER CLASS REGISTRATION
begins December 4th at 9 am
You must have a valid 2015 Membership to register for
classes. Ensure you renew before Dec 4th. To save time please bring your 2015 SEESA Membership card
with you. Over the phone registration with a credit card will be accepted the
following day if the class is not full and the amount is over $30.
Note: A $2 service charge will be applied to over the phone purchases.
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BEHIND THE SCENES
We joke about our memory lapses, as people do joke about the scary and
undefined.
People of all ages experience memory problems occasionally. Seniors seem to
worry about it more than other age groups.
Do we understand the difference between symptoms of depression, medication-caused
delusion and the symptoms of dementia?
Printed material is available. Check with
outreach workers, family doctors and public
health clinics for handouts.
Online dementia related resources are
available. The Alzheimer Society of Alberta & Northwest Territories (ASANT) offers an
online gathering place for people with dementia and their care partners. See
asantcafe.ca for up-to-date information, discussion groups, and education.
What is my responsibility as a concerned
citizen when I realize that a vehicle driver is very confused, whatever the cause? Are we
responsible for other’s safety? The government appears to think we are. Alberta
Transportation - Driver’s Fitness and Monitoring requires a letter (or email) with
the reporter’s name and contact information that will be kept private. They prefer a
licence plate # of the reported driver but a name and approximate age will suffice.
Those of us, at SEESA, who work with
membership data, are held back from member reports because of confidentiality
agreements with members. That is as it should be.
When it comes to safety and diagnosis for
someone who is challenged by confusion, do you think that friends, neighbours, and
acquaintances owe it to one another to make a report rather that allowing the
possibility of an accident and the resultant sadness?
Karen Sheridan
Time to renew your
SEESA Membership Renew now and avoid the
rush in January $30 for the entire calendar year!
Renew before January 9th and be entered in a special draw.
Fits and Giggles Our Accidental Drama Club pulled off another bang-up performance with their annual Fall offering. The hit of the evening turned out to be the not-so-behind-the-scenes stage crew who swapped out the sets while in costume right in front of the audience. Great choice, Director!
The cast entertained a total of 423 audience members at the Gala event Friday and the two sold out performances Saturday and Sunday. Well done all!
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Dinner TIXS
on Sale 8:45 am
2 3
Fundraisers Meeting
Wednesday
night lite supper
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Winter Registration Opens 9 am
January
Newsletter Deadline
5
WeCan Payment Deadline
Jam Session
7pm
6
Crib Tournament
1 pm
7 8 9
Board Meeting
Deadline for Dec Monthly
Dinner Tickets noon
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Monthly Dinner
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Special Events
Meeting
Monthly Dinner
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14 15 16 17 Birthday
Party 2:30pm
Wed. night lite supper
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WeCan Pick– up
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Jam Session 7pm
20 Office Closed
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Office Open 8:30—4:30
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Office Open 8:30—4:30 Noon Dead-line for NYE tickets & Christmas Brunch
24 *Brunch
RSVP Req’d
*Building Closes at
noon
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Boxing Day 27
28 29
Office Open 8:30—4:30
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Office Open 8:30—4:30
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Building Closes at
noon NYE Dinner/Dance –6pm
Monthly Dinners (10th & 11th) Menu Turkey Dinner
& all the
Trimmings!
Tickets on sale Dec 1 $12/person
December 2014
Office Closed
