THE CONNECTION
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect Inc. Newsletter
Tobermory, Lion’s Head, Wiarton
Issue 32 – May 2008
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BRUCE PENINSULA SENIORS CONNECT IS AN INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE FOR SENIORS
ENTIRELY FUNDED THROUGH DONATIONS
AND IS NOW A REGISTERED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
TAX RECEIPTS CAN NOW BE ISSUED UPON REQUEST FOR ANY DONATIONS THAT WOULD BE
GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED.
90 Main St, P.O. Box 902, Lion’s Head, Ontario N0H 1W0 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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Wiarton Area Seniors Connect
Founding Meeting
A meeting was held April 15th, 2008, at St. John’s United Church, Wiarton, at the invitation of the
Wiarton Interchurch Group, 26 members of the Wiarton community from a variety of backgrounds
gathered with Seniors Connect representatives to discuss services and activities available for seniors
in the Wiarton area. Each participant was asked to identify himself or herself, their affiliation and interest
in the needs of our seniors. What they had to offer was either information about existing programs, or what
is missing and needed in the community. It quickly became evident a lot already exists to improve seniors’
quality of life in this area, but there is a need for better communication between groups to get that
information out.
The most frequently mentioned need was for a drop-in centre for seniors to socialise, play cards, etc.
Several suitable, easily accessible locations were offered. As a first step, it was decided that there will be a
drop-in initiated at St. John’s United Church every Wednesday morning from 10:00 – 12:00 a.m., and Marsha
Fishleigh and Judy Halliday have offered to begin that soon. Support will be needed in the form of extra
volunteers, and perhaps some speakers or games organisers, and other entertainment.
Second in priority was Internet training – will that soon follow? We hope so!
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect is coming to life in Wiarton!
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Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect
Board Meeting
The May Board Meeting will be at 2:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 90 Main Street, Lion’s Head.
ALL WELCOME
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Tobermory Exercise Programs
Put On Hold Until Fall
We had a very successful Exercise Program at the Legion Hall in Tobermory, with an average of 12
people attending on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. We plan to start the program again in the fall after
Thanksgiving. Naomi McFarlane will continue as the Instructor.
Now that spring has arrived, the Indoor Walking Group will be able to do their walking outdoors.
However, we hope to be able to use the Community Centre again next winter. The Municipality would like
us to notify them of our plans in the fall and they will schedule it on the calendar.
Kathy Anderson has also completed the Balance and Stretching Exercises at Brad Davis Apartments.
We will try to have this program again in the fall and hope to attract more participants.
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Model Builders
Clive Morgan's 1" scale steam engine.
The Model Builders Group has been meeting on a monthly basis since last September.
There are presently 6 members supplemented by 4 seasonal residents. The main themes to date
have revolved around trains and ships but anything miniature is possible.
Our meetings in the past have included:
- a visit to a garden railway and miniature train rides in Lion’s Head,
- a detailed tour of the National Park Visitors Centre in Tobermory,
- viewed in Lion's Head miniature hand built tug boats,
- observed a computer controlled laser cutter that is used to make model kits – awesome,
- watched HO trains run on the Grey Central Railway in Holland Centre.
Coming up on April 26 is a trip to the Great British Train Show in Brampton.
Plans for the May 2008 get together have not yet been finalized but if you are in terested in
joining our group please call me at 519-793-4586.
A part of Brian Swanton's layout in his backyard.
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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 6:00 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 12.00 p.m.
with a delicious potluck lunch. On Friday nights at 7:30 p.m.
we have euchre. Everyone is welcome.
Sauble Sandpipers
General meetings held the 2nd Monday of each month
at 12:00 noon (except July, August and December).
Meeting always starts with lunch – generally pot luck
and usually has a guest speaker.
ALL WELCOME.
For further information please contact
President Marilyn Bowman at 519-422-1640.
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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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Do you need Help
or Information?
Call Seniors Connect at
519-793-3781
If there is no answer, PLEASE leave a
message with your name and telephone
number and we will get back to you. The
Answering Machine is checked regularly
for messages.
There is also a volunteer in the office every Monday afternoon.
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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
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ATTENTION MODEL BUILDERS!
Boats – Trains – Planes
Miniature models of
any kind.
Is this your passion?
Contact Clive at 519-793-4586 for information on the next gathering,
be it locally
or a visit to other model builders.
We have a monthly get together
to share our interests and ideas
and to learn from others.
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