September 2018 PRESIDENTS REPORT General Meeting · Roger Ritchot [email protected] 250-478-6865 1st Vice Pres: Maintenance, Safety & Security Gord Reed [email protected] 250-388-4726

General Meeting Thursday, September 6

1:00 p.m. Food Bank Day

All members are urged to attend

55+ Activity Centre

OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRIDAY 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m./ 6:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.

1767 Island Highway Victoria, B.C. V9B 1J1

Tel: 250 474-8618 Fax: 250 474-8613

E-Mail addresses President: [email protected] Expressions: [email protected] Executive: [email protected]

Web page: http://jdfseniors.weebly.com

1767 Island Highway, Colwood, B.C. V9B 1J1 $1.00 September 2018

CENTRE CLOSURE

Monday, September 3 Labour Day

Monday, October 8

Thanksgiving

PRESIDENTS REPORT Welcome back! Here we are at the start of another year at the Centre. Hope that everyone had a good summer and that you are ready to get back to those activities and friends that are so important to you. While the Centre was closed, West Shore Parks & Recreation were very busy cleaning, painting, repairing etc. as they usually do every summer. We do thank them for the great job that they do. Our kitchen renovations are just underway, with hope of having everything completed by Labor Day weekend. The kitchen is the heart of our Seniors’ Centre and these renovations will go a long way in improving the working conditions for those amazing volunteers that work in the kitchen on a regular basis. A Leaders Meeting is taking place 10:00 am, Tuesday, the 18th of September in the lounge. Let's get the year off to a good start by having all leaders attend! Our Board of Directors is looking forward once again to another interesting and productive time ahead. Important decisions that affect you and your activities are made every month at our General Meetings. The best way that you can support our Seniors’ Centre is by attending each and every one of those meetings! Roger Ritchot, President

KITCHEN

After a well-deserved summer break for our Kitchen volunteers, our Kitchen is open September 4th to once again serve delicious lunches and food for special events. Enjoy!

The Ramblers

Sept 06: Rithets Bog to Outerbridge Park Sept 13: Topaz Park to Summit Park Sept 20: Witty’s Lagoon to Tower Point Sept 27: Royal Oak area

This activity is suitable for members able and interested in walking 5 - 6.5 km, sometimes on hilly and/or rough trails.

The Stragglers Sept 04: Esquimalt Lagoon, picnic lunch Sept 11: E&N Trail Sept 18: Francis/King Park Sept 25: Blinkhorn Nature Park Oct 02: Lochside Trail/Blenkinsop Lake

These walks are for members who wish to walk no more than 3 km on easy terrain.

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Meet 8:50 - 9:10 am Bus Cost $2.50 Depart 9:15 am Return 11:30 to 11:45 am

Yvonne Millar 250-857-1964

Registration from 9:30 - 9:50 am Bus leaves @ 10:00 am Bus Cost $2.50 Janice Hilderman 250-294-2855

“Let’s Do It” Bus Trips

Wed, Sep 12: Saltwest Naturals Tours Handcrafted Canadian Sea Salt Lunch at Mom’s Café Depart: 10:15 am, Rtn: approx 3:00 pm Cost $8.00, Lunch NOT included

Sep 19 - 21: Three day bus trip to Whistler Depart: Sep 19 - 8:30 am Rtn: Sep 21 - approx 8:45 pm Cost: $500.00 includes bus, lunch, tour at Sea to Sky Gondola, tour of the Britannia Mining Museum, Squamish.

Wed, Sep 26: Yellowpoint Cranberry Farm Enjoy a tour and sampling of their tasty cranberry products. Refreshments and goodies included. Lunch at Ricky’s (NOT included) Depart: 10:00 am Rtn: approx. 3:00 pm Cost: $34.00

Wed, Oct 03: Chemainus Theatre - Glorious - Comedy Comedic true story of the worst singer in the world. Everyone agreed she could not carry a tune except Florence Foster Jenkins. She had no idea her operatic talent was an illusion. Discover why thousands clamoured to hear her at charity recitals, extravagant balls, bizarre recording sessions and ultimate triumph at Carnegie Hall.

Depart: 10:00 am R’tn approx 5:45 pm Cost: $78.00 incl. Buffet, Show, Bus and Gratuities.

Wed, Oct 10: Chinatown Walk Enjoy a guided tour and in-depth understanding of the fascinating past & vibrant present in Canada’s oldest Chinatown. Visit the Tam Kung Temple, a traditional herbalist, the oldest Chinese store, Fan Tan Alley. STAIRS Lunch at Ocean Gardens-NOT included Depart: 10:00 am Ret’n approx. 3:30 pm Cost: $22.00 Cont’d on left

Wed, Oct 24: Chemainus Theatre-love story “Outside Mullingar” Story of Anthony, a shy Irish farmer and his headstrong neighbor Rosemary. Family land feud, disinheritance and romantic catastrophe loom large & bring them together. Heartbreaking, funny and deeply moving. Depart: 10:00 am R’tn approx 5:45 pm Cost: $78.00 incl. Buffet, Show, Bus and Gratuities.

Purchase Tickets early to save disappointment.

See Reception for ticket availabilityNOTE DIFFERENT DEPARTURE TIMES

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2018/19 Executive

Board of Directors

Committees 2018/19

Important Contacts 2018/19

IF YOU’RE SICK STAY HOME YOU’LL RECOVER SOONER

DON’T SHARE YOUR BUGS AND YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS WILL

THANK YOU

President: Kitchen, Space Allotment

Roger Ritchot [email protected]

250-478-6865

1st Vice Pres: Maintenance, Safety & Security

Gord Reed [email protected]

250-388-4726

2nd Vice Pres: Membership

Marilyn Woodrow [email protected]

250-516-3834

Secretary: Minutes, Correspondence, Office

Andi Hardy [email protected]

250-882-4919

Treasurer: Finance, Inventory, Purchasing

Ruth Reynolds [email protected]

250-388-9089

Past President: Arts, Library, Canada Comforts

Betty Smith [email protected]

250-590-8113

Sound, Light, Stage, Theatre

Cole Clark [email protected]

250-478-9304

Crafts, Table Games Pat Ford [email protected]

250-478-4387

Music, Dance, Games, Learning Groups

Rene Lagimodiere [email protected]

250-721-0863

Woodworking, Lapidary, Power Tools

Dave Mollison [email protected]

250-478-4955

Entertainment, Bar, Exercise

Sharon Walmsley [email protected]

250-858-3069

Bingo, Special Events, Bus Committee

Evelyn Woodward [email protected]

250-213-2005

Entertainment Ruth Reynolds 250-388-9089

Finance Ruth Reynolds 250-391-7687

Fundraising TBA

Reception Linda Bailey 250-478-0560

Policies Gord Reed 250-478-5033

Safety and Security Gord Reed 250-478-5033

Special Events Kathy Robertson 250-391-7687

Volunteer Management

Rita Perren Shirley Christina

250-478-5340 250-388-4308

Woodwork Shop Judy Yakimovich 250-474-5091

Arts Vacant

Bar Manager Bruce Hawkes 250-642-3909

Bingo Joyce Nault 250-915-3488

Bus Driver Coordinator Mike Boutilier 250-589-0326

Bus Maintenance/Operations

Michael Seal 250-479-6772

Decorating Paul Turcotte 250-885-5120

Donations-Brick Wall Marilyn Fuller 250-478-2191

In Memory and Get Well Anne Appleton 250-474-2474

JdF Singers Madeline Andrews 250-474-1660

Kitchen Sheral Emerson 250-888-8205

Library Ona Henderson 250-478-1681

Newsletter – Expressions Charlotte Adams 250-478-4982

Ombudsman Evelyn Schumacher 250-391-1819

Publicity Control (Inside)

Pam Hopkins 250-727-6167

Showcase Marylou Starkey 250-474-7752

Space Allocations Jean Vesey 250-474-4401

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JUAN DE FUCA SINGERS

I’m sure most Centre members have actually heard, or heard of, our Juan de Fuca Singers. For those new to the Centre or others not too familiar with us and what we do, read on.

Our singing group consists of twenty-some singers. Included in our group are our two accomplished piano accompanists, Pat Copp and Janet Trotter. A disparate group such as ours needs a firm hand to keep us attending to business and as such we are most fortunate to have Madeline Andrews as our director, or as our MC, Brian Leah refers to her; “she who must be obeyed”.

The first Monday of every month is our rehearsal time, when we familiarize ourselves with the new musical pieces that are chosen by Pat and Madeline or polish up some of our old favorites.

Starting the middle of September we will be taking the show on the road each remaining Monday afternoon to various senior’s facilities and hospitals in our area. The old saying is “music is good for the soul”, but it has also been proven to be good for the body and the memory as well. This is the reason why we are enthusiastically received in the venues we visit. Audience participation is encouraged as we give voice to the songs that bring back memories and evoke smiles.

Brian keeps our audiences attentive and chuckling with his off-beat sense of humour. This coming season Marilyn Elbourne will be sharing MC duties. Marilyn’s many friends at the Centre who are familiar with her ready smile will understand why everyone who meets her will be completely charmed! Always a special addition to our program is Anne Appleton’s contribution of seasonally appropriate poems or funny stories.

While our group are for the most part enthusiastic amateurs, we were fortunate to have a particularly talented lady join our singers recently. Joyce Corbyn is a great addition to our ranks. Her forte is to take a familiar song and fit it up with absolutely outrageously funny lyrics! This lady could demand a serious admission fee for her performance alone! As the admission for our program is only a Loonie, which includes a cup of tea and sweets, this is a wonderful bargain!

For all of those familiar faces who always come out to our performances of a Thursday afternoon, thanks so much for your ongoing support. To those whom we have yet to entertain, check out your Expressions for the date of our next concert. You’ll be glad you did!

Shirley Stirrett

Basic Drawing with Donna Cole O’Grady Tuesdays, 1 pm to 3 pm, September 25 to Nov. 27, 2018

This class will give instruction and practice in basic drawing skills using pencils and charcoal. The goal is to develop a loose comfortable relationship with drawing medium and train the eye to see shape, tone and texture as well as to create a balanced composition. All skill levels are welcome. Limit 20 students. Donna is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art. She enjoyed a successful career as an Art Director and Graphic Designer. Register with her to receive a materials list and more information. Email: [email protected]

Quilting News Quilting with Marilyn

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BEADS & CARDS GROUP We are back !! Hope everyone had a great summer and survived the heat wave ! For those wondering what our group is about - we make Greeting Cards using rubber stamps/ink and other means. Also working with beads - earrings/necklaces/cards ... and more. Always learning different techniques and styles. If you have any questions do not hesitate to email me or ask any one of our group members. Come check it out !! We meet Tuesdays Room 201 from 9 AM to 11 AM. Room for new members.... We currently have an assortment of cards and jewelry available. Just $3.00 each - can't beat that. Oh, and some gift card holders too. Again - in room 201 on Tuesdays - 9 am to 11 am. TTFN Darlene Wright

Wednesday and Thursday classes will start on September 12 and 13. Wednesday 9am to 9pm and Thursday 1pm to 9pm.

There are many things going on to keep us all very busy. Items for the Christmas Craft Sale on November 3rd and 4th, and the Last Minute Christmas Sale on December 13th and 14th. All of this plus our own gifts and class projects. Wow, what a busy and exciting time.

Learning more skills, seeing what the Summer Stitchers did in July and August and what they all learned.

Looking foward to a great fall session.

Marilyn Fuller 'Old quilters never die, they just go to pieces!'

WEAR IT WITH PRIDE

Proud to be a member of our wonderful Centre? We now have polo shirts, vests and jackets for sale with the JdF logo and several choices of colour. To order yours, please contact Evelyn Schumacher at [email protected]


MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

The Juan de Fuca Senior’s Association membership fee will increase from $103.00 (current fee) to $105.00 per member effective September 1, 2018. Registration is open for renewal through Reception.

Seniors experiencing financial difficulty may apply to the L.I.F.E. Program. Proof of total household income and residence in the supporting municipalities (View Royal, Colwood, Langford, Metchosin and Highlands) are required upon application. If eligible, WSPR may waive ½ of the annual fee. This is at the sole discretion of WSPR and is kept confidential. Thank you to all that continue to support our wonderful Centre, and we look forward to another great year of fun and friendship ahead.

Marilyn Woodrow, 2nd Vice Membership Committee

BABY HATS

While on holidays, I delivered 168 baby hats to Campbell River Hospital. They were very much appreciated by them. We also sent 30 to Golden hospital with Marilyn Fuller’s son, Glenn. Now is the time to start on our purple ones for the end of November for our Shaken Babies. I have some purple wool. These hats have to be 50% purple.

Also, if anyone has any spare wool for these hats, please leave in the office with my name on the bag. Thanking you in advance.

Pat Ford

BEGINNING GERMAN LEVEL 2 I’ve been teaching German at the Centre for three years now.

My class is on Tuesdays from 12:45 pm to 2:30 pm - It is the only German class offered at the Centre. We will be back in the Small Craft Room downstairs.

The class has grown into Beginning German Level 2 We read stories, do writing exercises and practice speaking every class It is very interactive and there’s always a little homework! Our first class this fall will be Sept 11 and we have room for 4 more students!

If you need more info, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Thank you

Eve Millington


REMEMBER TO USE OUR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER AT THE CO-OP FOR GAS

By getting your gas at the Co-op and using our membership number, you will be benefitting the Centre, as at the end of the year the Centre will receive a dividend cheque based on what has been spent on fuel for our bus and by the members who have purchased gas at the Co-op.

PLEASE USE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER 68956

NEW FLAG POLE AND FLAG INSTALLED

A Canadian Flag was proudly raised on our new and beautiful long awaited flag pole on Wednesday, the 25th of July, 2018. As President, I had the honor of raising "The Flag" for the very first time. Thank you to those members present at that time that joined me while the flag was going up to sing all together, "Oh Canada".

Roger Ritchot

PAPER TOLE Friday, 12:30 to 3:00 pm

Paper Tole is a very old art form. It is a form of paper sculpture where many copies of a picture are using an exacto knife, shaped and coloured to create a 3-dimensional picture. Paper tole pictures can be used as framed art or made into cards. We have a fun group meeting on Friday afternoons, and we welcome anyone who would like to drop in and try out the craft. It does not require a lot of tools or space to create beautiful works of art.

For more information, contact Marg Eagle at [email protected]

Computer Drop-in (Don Wilkes, 250-474-3325): Thursdays @ 8:30 am, Small Lounge, Windows

10, acquisition, basic use, programs, security, email, internet, problems… (Apple/Android gear,

maybe) ** Interested in assembling a memoir/genealogy book?


CRAFT FAIR 2018

Saturday, November 3, 2018 and Sunday, November 4, 2018 9:00 am to 3:00 pm both days

All crafts must be made by members. Set-up is Friday, November 2nd, 2018, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. We leave and all doors are locked at 6:00 pm SHARP!

Tables are $25.00 each (6 foot table). Cash or cheques ONLY please. Bring your current membership card when reserving your table.

Tables will be sold in the BACK office on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. No presales. FIRST COME - FIRST RESERVED.

After September 25, 2018, please contact Carol Wright at 250-479-2873 or Ruth Reynolds at 250-388-9089.

Just a reminder to everyone that NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED ON WESTSHORE RECREATION PROPERTY. This includes the grounds of our Centre as well as all parking lots on Westshore Recreation property.

Carol Wright

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE 2018

Welcome to all new members – you’re going to love it here. And for us oldtimers, it’s wonderful to get back into regular activities and events after a summer away. We all miss the exercise, for both body and the little grey cells, not to mention the good company these activities provide.

But now is the time for me to collect items for prizes for our annual Christmas Raffle. Also, I’m looking for new ideas to make this an even more successful year than 2017!

Just let me know if you have either items or ideas as soon as you can, so the gaming license and raffle tickets can be ordered well before the actual raffle in December. If you do have something, please contact me, and do not leave anything at the Reception Desk. This raffle raises funds to help keep our Center running the classes and services that all members need and enjoy, so please help if you can.

Anne Appleby email is [email protected] Phone 250 384-5470

PERSONAL PROPERTY

Just a reminder. Please take all personal property home with you when you leave the Centre. We cannot replace or repair personal property that is stolen or damaged, as our insurance policy does not cover possessions of our members, only items belonging to the Centre and listed on our inventory. Executive


SCENT-FREE

A gentle reminder that our Centre is a “Scent-Free” zone. Many of our members are allergic to some of the ingredients in various perfumes, body lotions, hair products, aftershave products, laundry products, etc. Some of these members have had to leave a class and/or the Centre because another member is wearing a strong-scented product. Please consider your fellow members and abstain from using these products while at our Centre.

Throw-Back Thursday

Thursday, September 13th @ 1:00 pm

Hundreds of pictures have been digitized!

You will want to join us

for this great slide show

of past activities,

parties and entertainment at the Centre.

Back to Work - Calling all Leaders! Show & Tell Activity Fair

It is the start of a new year at the Centre. As in past years, the Entertainment Committee has set aside a Thursday afternoon to showcase as many of the activities that happen in our Centre as we can. In order to do this we must have the co-operation of the leaders. This year we are calling the event SHOW & TELL and it is scheduled for September 27th, at 1:00 pm. Please let us know if your group will participate so we can reserve you a table. Even if your class is full you can have a waiting list for interested members to sign for future classes. We would like some classes to do a short demo (max. 5 minutes if on stage) or display the finished product of what you do in your class. Our new and faithful members are always interested in the wonderful things that go on in our Centre. Leave a short note in the entertainment file at the front office, e-mail Ruth Reynolds at

[email protected] or call Ruth at 250-388-9089 so your table will be waiting for you on

September 27th.


EXPRESSIONS DEADLINE

All class leaders are welcome to submit articles for the Expressions about their class. The next edition will be for October 2018. The deadline for submissions to the September 2018 Expressions is September17, 2018. If you have any questions, please call Charlotte Adams @ 250-478-4982 or email the Expressions team at [email protected]. Please submit your article via this email address.

All Things Textile Thursdays. 6:30–8:30 pm Join us in exploring All Things Textile in our project based collective that boasts a group of experts with decades of experience in spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, wet and needle felting, quilting, sewing fabric and wool dyeing and embroidery. Our co-operative learning group will help you on your journey whether it is to explore a new craft for the first time, or go to the next level. Bring your ideas, we will enable you Beatrice Keizers

Featherweight Quilting & Sewing Group

Hi, my name is Geri Liberatore. I have a passion for vintage Singer Featherweight sewing machines and I'd love to share my passion with you. I am an amateur collector and I love to use my Featherweight to create beautiful quilts. During class time, you decide what project to sew or quilt. I will help guide you in the use and maintenance of your Featherweight; however, I am no expert and I will do my best. This class is open to all vintage straight-stitch sewing machine users. I will have an extra Featherweight available for you to use if you are curious about these glorious machines. Please bring your Featherweight, project and basic supplies. Cutting boards and irons will be provided. Join me Friday mornings starting September 14, 9 - noon, room 201.

If you have any questions, call or text 250-883-7131. I can be reached by email at [email protected].

AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES

Saturday, September 29th at 1:00 pm Cost: $2.00 Popcorn!

“A Walk in the Woods” - after years of living in Britain, celebrated travel writer Bill Bryson returns to New Hampshire. But instead of retiring, he announces he’s going to hike over two thousand miles along the Appalachian Trail. ha ha!

Starring Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson, Mary Steenburgen Please Pre-register at Reception

SEPTEMBER 2018

Thursday Afternoon Social 1:00 pm

It’s a wonderful time to visit with friends and to bring a guest. New faces are always welcome

If you have a suggestion for Thursday afternoon entertainment

please advise Ruth Reynolds. You can contact her by phone 250-388-9089 or e-mail her at [email protected]

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Throwback Thursday Slide show of past events

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Birthday Celebration Music by Corinne & Rosemary

06 General Meeting Food Bank Day

Tea/Coffee

27 Show & Tell Activity Fair

Class Demos & Information


June, July, August Birthday Group

Birthday Celebration Day

In your Birthday month, join us at our Thursday Birthday Celebration Day at 1:00 pm. Be sure to sign up in the “Birthday Book” at the door so we can acknowledge your special day. Enjoy a piece of birthday cake with others who are also celebrating their Birthday that month.

“DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?”

September 7, 2018 October 12, 2018

A drop-in dance, pay at the door $5.00

Join us! Bring your friends! They don’t have to be members.

Find out what we are excited about. Dance to every kind of music!

Requests are welcomed.


ATTENTION CLASS LEADERS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th

10:00 AM - 12 NOON

LEADERS’ INFORMATION MEETING IN THE LOUNGE

PLEASE ATTEND

We will cover such subjects as Liaison Director for your class, Policies & Procedures especially pertaining to Leaders, how our Reception works, Space Allocation and the importance of adhering to your class time and the responsibility of class participants to have current membership. There will be a question and answer period for you to voice your concerns; this is the time to speak up. Coffee and tea will be available. Roger Ritchot, President Gord Reed, 1st Vice President Marilyn Woodrow, 2nd Vice President

GAMES DAY

Saturday, September 8th, 12:30 pm Saturday, October 13th, 12:30 pm

Family & friends welcome

SUNDAY DINNER

Sunday, Sept 16: Sooke Harbour House 1528 Whiffen Spit Rd, Sooke BC Bus Departs 4:45 pm Dinner 5:30 pm Buy $3.50 non-refundable bus ticket and sign up at the front office. Info: Jean Hess 778-265-8203 or [email protected]


CRIB TOURNAMENT

Friday, September 21st

7:00 pm $4.00

Welcome to bring family and friends

WRITING YOUR STORY

Have you ever thought you’d like to write down your story for your family and future generations? Perhaps you’ve hesitated, thinking, “I’m not a writer” or “ I don’t have any computer skills.” This is a class that will teach you a new and easy way to write autobiographical information for others to read. The only tools you need is a pencil (although, for those with laptops, bring them along), and a supply of memories. Using a themed approach, the focus is on producing “readable” interesting stories that will give others a glimpse into your life and times.

At the end of the 10-week course, you will have created a small book featuring your memories, and you will have the resources and information to continue to add further chapters to the book if you wish.

Instructor: Pat Wilson Starting Monday, September 10th Time: 10:00 am to 12 noon Location: Small Craft Room Sign up at Reception. Space is limited.

Pat is a prolific author with over a dozen autobiographical books published over the past 25 years by The U.M. Press. As well, she has co-authored mystery books and humorous books. She has also written learning manuals and How-To books for corporate use, as well as numerous articles and fiction pieces for national magazines. Pat has been an instructor for many years, teaching classes in many different forms of writing, in personal self-development and in business skills.

CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE COORDINATOR

If you would like to hold a Celebration of Life at the Centre for a loved one, please contact Evelyn Schumacher at 250-391-1819 or email her at [email protected]. Evelyn will be able to advise you what is needed for arranging dates, times, food services, etc.

FACEBOOK

Our Centre now has a Facebook page. Follow the link on the main page of jdfseniors.weebly.com, or in Facebook itself, search for Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre.


FLOOR CURLING

Come and join us for fun and exercise! Floor Curling is a social game that's exciting and easy to play.

Tuesdays in the Main Auditorium (Multipurpose Rm), 9 to 11 a.m.

Wednesdays in Room 101 (downstairs), 8:45 to 11:15 a.m.

Tuesday Leaders: Sue Masters, (250) 217-3522 Lynne Rockett, (778) 265-7663

Wednesday Leaders: Marlene Reitlo, (250) 474-9902 Arlene Welch, (250) 391-7905

First games of the season: Tues., Sept. 11, 2018 Wed., Sept. 12, 2018

Richard Butler

TRIVIA NIGHT & DINNER

Get your tickets for the next Trivia Nite on Saturday, September 29th, with Trivia Master, John Stonehouse. Come on out for a fun evening of Trivia with a delicious dinner, and a chance to win one of the cash prizes. Plans are for the bar to be open. This event is also open to non-members, so bring along your brainiest friends!! Doors open at 3:00 pm, with play commencing at 4:00 pm.

Tickets for the Trivia Nite are now on sale, for a cost of only $10.00. See you there! Kathy Robertson

LINE DANCE CLASSES

Classes start Wednesday September 12:

LEVEL ONE 1:00 - 2:00 pm in the auditorium

LEVEL TWO & ADVANCED 2:00 - 4:00 pm ROOM 101, in the this class you will learn newer dances, also some popular ones.

NEW BEGINNERS INSTRUCTION CLASS

Thursday September 13th 10:00 - 11:00 am in the AUDITORIUM. Learn line dance steps and how to do easy dances like Boot Scootn' Boogie, Texas Stomp & Charleston. Our goal is to have fun, enjoy the music, and meet new people.

ALL CLASSES ARE DROP IN. Donna Fallas (250-727-0696) Carole Tinkham, Hannah MacLeod


BRIDGE LUNCHEON & TOURNAMENT

Come join us for Lunch & Social Bridge

Sunday, October 21st

$10.00

Lunch 11:30 am Bridge to follow

No reserved seating

Bonnie Brannstrom 250-391-6947

Marlyn Hill 250-479-9824

Cash & Door Prizes

Tickets on sale September 10th

Theatre Outings

Our first Theatre Outing will be to see St Luke Players performance of Night Watch, and exciting mystery thriller: just in time for Halloween! No one believes Elaine Wheeler, who claims she is seeing dead people in the window across the street. The mystery deepens towards a chilling climax. Date: Friday Oct 12 Tickets $24 Bus departs at 6:45 Performance starts at 7:30 pm In November the Theatre Outing will be to Langham Court to see Goodnight Mister Tom. Set during the dangerous build up to World War II, young William Beech is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and forges a remarkable and heart warming friendship with an elderly recluse. Date: Friday Nov 9 Tickets $26 Bus departs at 6:45 PM Performance starts at 7:30 PM

TOONIE BIN Well it is just over 2 months till the craft fair. We are still in need of articles especially men’s and teenage boys. Please, no toiletries, perfumes, pictures or picture frames, clothes or shoes. We do accept knitted scarfs, toques, and men’s ball hats. Thank you very much for all those who have donated.

Pat Ford


Our Members Giving The Gift of Time by Volunteer Services

This 2018/19 year’s coordination of the Centre’s activities will be focused on each member ‘Giving the Gift of Time’.

The Executive, Board Members, Team Leaders, Instructors, and all our Community members, in fact, all the services/programs are run by our members giving their Gift of Time so our membership can flourish and be prosperous.

Our programs and services are a great success! Our Centre offers over 90 activities, all run by our members giving their Gift of Time. Each and every member can be involved by offering a couple hours a week, assist at special events, join the Food Services group or drive the bus. You are what makes our Centre thrive.

So, with the sign-up for 2018/19, a Gift of Time form will be offered to all the members to filled in to reflect how our members can be more involved with our programs. One of our dedicated members will be in touch with you soon.

There are a variety of ways to be involved, either daily, weekly or monthly. There are lots of alternative ways to be involved - as little as a one time event or add your name to the call-out list with your preferences of place, time, or event. Our new email address is [email protected] Just contact Volunteer Services for more information.

There are hundreds of ways to get to know our members. Our members giving the gift of time are inviting all our membership to assist in Food Services, Membership Services, Fundraising activities or if you can be a Driver for our Let’s Do It Trips. Or even better, have our members organize their program to contribute the gift of time as a group, once a year, towards a one time entertainment or special event.

Did you Know? All your membership fees go to maintaining the JDF Senior’s Centre’s facilities? This is why our members are so important to the Centre. Everyone of our services is offered to our membership by and for our members. Food Services is a great example. Food Services can offer extra opportunities for our special events, entertainment events, craft sales, also giving support to our monthly dinner events and most importantly to be able to offer a daily meal to our members whom may otherwise not be able to cook a meal for themselves. Members helping members.

I am Shirley Christina and have been a member with the Centre since 2016. I joined to be involved with the evening dance classes, dinner dances and over time became a driver for the Centre’s outings. Recently I’ve been recruited to give my Gift of Time to assist our membership in becoming more involved with the activities the Centre provides. My profession of over 20 years has been in the Management of Volunteers. I have set up computer systems, organized events, fundraising, recruitment, trained people of all ages to give their gift of time for organizations as Victoria Hospice, UNICEF, The Land Conservancy of BC, Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre, the Latin Caribbean Festival, FolkFest, the Boys and Girls Club of Victoria, Esquimalt Wellness Centre for Seniors and Kaleidoscope Theatre. Shirley Christina


BRIDGE LESSONS – 2018/19 This year we will be offering two full classes on playing Bridge. The original Beginner Bridge will cover the 10 Lessons in Shirley Silverman’s ‘5 Card Major’. For the most part these lessons will prepare the student for playing in the social bridge games at the Center. It is quite normal for students to take this course three or more times before it all ‘sinks-in’. The new Intermediate Bridge Lessons (also Silverman) will build on the Beginner Lessons for those students who want to develop their bidding and play (usually with a specific partner). The students must have a good grasp of bidding and responding using the 5-Card Major and NoTrump as we will be expanding on those protocols using forcing raises and Stayman. The Lessons will start on Thursdays starting on September 27. The Beginners are at 10:00 am and the Intermediates are at 12:30 – both in the large Lounge. Hugh Robertson 250-391-7687

OCTOBER TRIVIA NITE AND DINNER, OCT. 6TH, 2018. We will be holding another Trivia Nite, on Saturday, Oct. 6th. This is the Saturday of the Thanksgiving Day weekend. Play will start at 4 pm with our Trivia guru, John Stonehouse, attempting to stump us again with his vast array of subjects. There will be a one hour dinner break starting at approx. 5:30, menu to be decided. We’ll play another few rounds after dinner, and should wrap up between 7:30 and 8 pm. The bar will be open and there will be cash prizes. This event is open to members and guests, so feel free to bring your “know it all” friends and family. Tickets are now on sale, a great deal for $10! Kathy Robertson

PAINT PARTY AT THE CENTRE, OCT. 20TH, 2018. A brand new event is coming to the Centre this fall. The Special Events Committee will be holding a Paint Party on Saturday, Oct. 20th at 7 pm. Paint Parties have become very popular in the past couple of year at bars and restaurants, so we have decided to have one here at the Centre. Our leader will be Corinne Marley, who has previously worked here. Everything is provided for you, including directions and demonstrations by Corinne. It is not a paint by number tho, so every participant will come out with their own unique creation. It’s all about the fun, so if you feel you need to go off script then have at it. It’s a free space with no judgement. Just because we’re adults doesn’t mean we won’t get messy, tho. Corrine supplies paint shirts to help keep your duds paint free. Light refreshments will be provided. Tickets go on sale Monday, September 10th and cost $35 each. Kathy Robertson


DINNER DANCE

Music with Roger

Saturday, September 22nd

Tickets $15.00

5:30 pm Happy Hour

6:00 pm Dinner

7:00 pm Dance

Tickets now on sale

BOTTLE REFILLING MACHINE

Thank you all for using the bottle refilling machine in the auditorium. Please remember to bring your refillable bottle with you. We have dispensed enough water for thousands of bottles since the machine was installed last summer. There is a bottle counter at the top of the machine. Sadly, I would estimate about half of these were into disposable cups for the landfill. Not only is this ecologically irresponsible (in my opinion) it is costly for the Centre.

Mark your name on your bottle. Should you become separated, we will attempt to reunite you and your bottle.

Thank you for caring about our planet. Ruth Reynolds

KREATIVE KRAFTS NEEDS YOUR HELP

We meet every Tuesday from 12:30-3:00 pm. Our main focus is to laugh. And secondly to make crafts for sale. We turn all our proceeds into the Centre. We knit, sew and make general crafts. We are in need of new members hopefully with new ideas. We try to do things that will sell!

We can always use supplies as well. Top of our list is handcrafter yarn for dishcloths. The knitters are on the lookout for bright coloured yarn for slippers, hats, children’s sweaters etc. The sewers can always use cotton fabric, ideas, and batting. We try not to compete with the quilters; our wares tend to be less complicated than their things

If you have supplies to donate, Tuesday afternoon is best. If we can’t use it, we will find someone who can.

Oh, we will supply yarn or fabric if you prefer to work alone! Now how can you refuse. Hope to see you at class!

Ruth Reynolds


DINNER DANCE

With music by:

THE CITY SLICKERS

Saturday, October 13th

Bar open: 5:30 pm

Dinner: 6:00 pm

Dance: 7:00 pm

Specializing in the sounds of the 50s, 60s & 70s

Tickets: $15.00

On sale Monday, September 10th

Tickets sales close October 5th

SOUTH ISLAND HARMONY CHORUS BARBERSHOP QUARTET

Saturday, October 27th

1:00 - 3:00 pm

$8.00

50/50 Draw

Tickets on sale September 24th

BINGO

Bingo every Friday from 12:30 - 3:00 pm on days the Centre is open.

Come have fun and try your luck.

DATES TO REMEMBER FOR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018


Sep 03 Labour Day Centre Closed

Oct 04 General Meeting Food Bank Day

Thu 1:00 pm

Sep 04 Kitchen re-opens Oct 06 Trivia Nite & Dinner Sat 4:00 pm

Sep 06 General Meeting Food Bank Day

Thu 1:00 pm Oct 08 Thanksgiving Day Centre Closed

Sep 07 Do You Want to Dance?

Fri 7:30 pm Oct 11 Documentary on Disasters

Thu 1:00 pm

Sep 08 Games Day Sat 12:30 pm Oct 12 Do You Want to Dance?

Fri 7:30 pm

Sep 13 Throwback Thursday Slide Show of past events

Thu 1:00 pm Oct 13 Games Day Sat 12:30 pm

Sep 15

Bridge Tournament Sat 3:00 pm Oct 13 Dinner Dance with City Slickers

Sat 5:30/6:00/ 7:00 pm

Sep 18 Leader’s Meeting Tue 10:00 am

Oct 18 Birthday Celebration Laughing Yoga

Thu 1:00 pm

Sep 20 Birthday Celebration Music with Corrine & Rosemary

Thu 1:00 pm Oct 19 Cribbage Tournament Fri 7:00 pm

Sep 21 Cribbage Tournament Fri 7:00 pm Oct 20 Paint Party Sat 7:00 pm

Sep 22 Dinner Dance with Music by Roger

Sat 5:30/6:00/ 7:00 pm

Oct 21 Bridge Luncheon & Tournament

Sun 11:30 am

Sep 27 Show & Tell Activity Fair

Thu 1:00 pm Oct 25 Halloween Fashion Show

Thu 1:00 pm

Sep 29 Movie Sat 1:00 pm Oct 27 South Island Harmony Chorus

Sat 1:00 pm

Documents

September 2018 PRESIDENTS REPORT General Meeting · Roger Ritchot [email protected] 250-478-6865 1st Vice Pres: Maintenance, Safety & Security Gord Reed [email protected] 250-388-4726