THE CONNECTION
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect Inc. Newsletter
Tobermory, Lion’s Head
Issue 24 – August 2007
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BRUCE PENINSULA SENIORS CONNECT IS ENTIRELY FUNDED THROUGH DONATIONS.
ANY DONATIONS WOULD BE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED.
90 Main St, P.O. Box 902, Lion’s Head, Ontario N0H 2T0 Phone:
519-793-3781 Fax: 519-793-4761
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Seniors Connect Contacts
– For Tobermory –
Contact Shirley Johnstone at 519-795-7424, or
Sheila Barta at 519-596-8136.
– For Lion’s Head –
Contact 519-793-3781.
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ATTENTION MODEL BUILDERS!
Boats – Trains – Planes
Miniature models of
any kind.
Is this your passion?
If so, then please join us at
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect
90 Main Street, Lion’s Head
Tuesday, September 18 at 2:00 p.m.
or call
519-793-4586 for more information.
The plan is to have a monthly get together to share your interest and ideas and to learn from others.
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Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect
Board Meeting
The September Board Meeting will be at 2:00 p.m.,
September 19, 2007, at 90 Main Street, Lion’s Head.
ALL WELCOME
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Home and Community Support Services is pleased to announce that we will be sharing office space
with the Seniors Connect Program in Lion’s Head. One staff member will be there Wednesdays,
commencing September 5, 2007. Caroline Draper (Family and Client Care Coordinator) and Julie Diaz
(Team Leader) look forward to meeting everyone and offering support through the many services we
provide.
Meals on Wheels –
Transportation –
Housekeeping –
Friendly Visiting –
Day Away –
Congregate dining –
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hot and frozen meals delivered to your home.
volunteer drivers provide rides to local and long distance Medical appointments, grocery shopping,
banking and other errands.
housekeepers will provide seasonal or routine cleaning, laundry and /or meal preparation.
caring volunteers make regular visits and phone calls.
a social program with therapeutic activities in a group setting, great for a day out and a chance to
meet new friends.
enjoy a hot meal and social activities in the company of friends.
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We look forward to partnering with Seniors Connect to offer these programs and services in North
Bruce County.
Please visit us at 90 Main Street, Lion’s Head, or call 519-793-3781.
We can be reached any time at our Peninsula office in Wiarton at 519-534-1728.
CARING IS AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO!
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Seniors Connect
Tobermory
Proposed Fall Outings – Sign Up Now!
If you have any proposals for outings, please call Sheila A.S.A.P.
519-596-8136.
We are open to suggestions!
Ferry Crossing – Lunch/Brunch Aboard
Thursday, September 13th (Storm date September 20th)
Depart 8:50 a.m., return 1:30 p.m. Cost – about $18.25 + lunch.
Option – Bring your bike or hiking shoes, spend 4 hours on the Island,
returning next crossing at 3:30 p.m.
Extra $6.10 to bring bike.
Coffee Break with a Guest Speaker
Tobermory Legion Thursday, September 27th at 1:30 p.m.
Guest speaker to be announced!
Possible Roxy & Lunch Trips
They have a great Fall programme!
(We will do one or two of these, depending on interest.)
Anne of Green Gables – A Musical
Sunday, November 18th at 2:00 p.m.
Stardust Big Band
Saturday, December 1st at 2:00 p.m.
Follies Christmas Concert
Tuesday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m.
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LOCAL SENIOR’S GROUPS
Lion’s Head Friendship Club
Pot Luck the 2nd Thursday of each month.
ALL WELCOME
Please call Mary at 519-793-4586 for more details.
Old School House Seniors of Stokes Bay
Monthly Meeting & Lunch the last Monday of each month.
ALL WELCOME
Please call Marlene at 519-795-7320 for more details.
Lads & Lassies of Lindsay Township
Monthly meetings the 1st Thursday at 10 a.m.
Pot lucks are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
Join us for a social time at the Northern Bruce Peninsula offices.
For further information, please call Dennis Askie at 519-592-3459
Oliphant Young at Heart Seniors
Monthly meeting the 4th Thursday of the month at 12.30 p.m.
with a delicious potluck lunch. On Friday nights at 7:30 p.m.
we have euchre. Everyone is welcome.
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Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect
Looking for volunteers to help Seniors stay independent by doing the small things they can no
longer do for themselves.
Contact 519-793-3781
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I’m Not Old – Just Mature
Today at the drugstore, the clerk was a gent.
From my purchase this chap took off ten percent.
I asked for the cause of a lesser amount;
And he answered, “Because of the Seniors Discount.”
I went to McDonald’s for a burger and fries;
And there, once again, got quite a surprise.
The clerk poured some coffee which he handed to me.
He said, “For you, Seniors, the coffee is free.”
Understand – I’m not old – I’m merely mature;
But some things are changing, temporarily, I’m sure.
The newspaper print gets smaller each day,
And people speak softer – can’t hear what they say.
My teeth are my own (I have the receipt.),
And my glasses identify people I meet.
Oh, I’ve slowed down a bit... not a lot, I am sure.
You see, I’m not old... I’m only mature.
The gold in my hair has been bleached by the sun.
You should see all the damage that chlorine has done.
Washing my hair has turned it all white,
But don’t call it gray... saying blond is just right.
My car is all paid for... not a nickel is owed.
Yet a kid yells, “Old duffer... get off of the road!”
My car has no scratches... not even a dent.
Still I get all that guff from a punk who’s Hell bent.
My friends all get older... much faster than me.
They seem much more wrinkled, from what I can see.
I’ve got character lines, not wrinkles... for sure,
But don’t call me old... just call me mature.
The steps in the houses they’re building today
Are so high that they take... your breath all away;
And the streets are much steeper than ten years ago.
That should explain why my walking is slow.
But I’m keeping up on what’s hip and what’s new,
And I think I can still dance a mean boogaloo.
I’m still in the running... in this I’m secure,
I’m not really old... I’m only mature.
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BPSC Regular Weekly Activities
Lion’s Head – Seniors Connect Office
Mondays – 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon– Happy Hands
Wednesdays – 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Connection
Tobermory – Swimming
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For the month of September
Seniors Connect Coffee Connection
Wednesdays – 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
90 Main Street, Lion’s Head
will be supporting the
Please show your support.
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