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THE CONNECTION
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect Inc. Newsletter
Tobermory, Lion’s Head, Wiarton
Issue 34 – July 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 Sheila Barta at 519-596-8136, or
Cele Eadie at 519-596-2109.
– For Lion’s Head –
Contact 519-793-3781.
– For Wiarton –
Contact Marsha at 519-534-5811.
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A Day in the Country
On June 12th, 40 happy people spent a few hours in the delightful surroundings of Rural Rootz, a
garden in the hardwood forest outside Wiarton. We had a fascinating tour, and brought away many
treasures from Dee & Don Ashman’s plant and gift shops.
This was followed by a marvellous luncheon at beautiful Wildwood Resort near Red Bay. An afternoon
visit to Earthbound Gardens had to be postponed because of previous heavy rains. I think all had enough
fun for one day, but we look forward to a drier visit to Earthbound in the future. Thanks to all organisers,
drivers, and hosts for making the day memorable!
There are more pictures
“here”.
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Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect
Board Meeting
The September Board Meeting will be at 2:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, September 17, at 90 Main Street, Lion’s Head.
ALL WELCOME
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A Report from Happy Hands
The Happy Hands group is meeting every Monday
morning and growing in numbers. The ladies are all
“hooking” on lovely projects, varying from pillow
tops, pictorials, rugs, etc.
A few of us enjoyed the “Fiber Friendship Day” at
the Bruce County Museum on June 4th. There is
currently a wonderful display of older hooked rugs,
also pictorials depicting scenes of Bruce County,
some from our own group. The show will be on
display all summer. This is always a great day, with
entertaining speakers and of course a delicious lunch
provided by the Chantry Rug Hooking School.
Any hand-crafty people (men included) are
welcome to join us, knitting, quilting, crocheting,
etc. every Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. ‘til noon.
Coffee is provided. Every 4th Monday of the month
a workshop is given for a small fee of $20 for the
day – 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Members bring a bag
lunch and someone always brings homemade
goodies.
Beginners are always welcome and supplies are
available. For more info, call Holly at 519-793-6189.
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Computers for Seniors
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect has applied for a grant that will provide computers and computer training
for seniors on the Bruce Peninsula. Each senior will be given 6 - 2 hour training sessions, a free computer
and $100.00 for Internet access. The Computers are all reconditioned and are provided by Industry Canada.
It will be approximately 4 months before we know if the grant has been approved.
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Hepworth Meeting
President Shirley Johnstone and Marsha Fishleigh recently met with the Hepworth Legion for an
Information Meeting. The Legion members were interested in learning about Bruce Peninsula Seniors
Connect and discussed the possibility of setting up a Drop-In Center in that area.
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LOCAL SENIOR’S GROUPS
Happy Harbour Club
Monthly Meetings are the 1st Tuesday and Pot Lucks
the 3rd Tuesday followed by cards each month
at the Tobermory Community Centre.
ALL WELCOME
For further information contact Bill Bishop at 519-596-8298.
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
Lion’s Head Friendship Club
Pot Luck the 2nd Thursday of each month and
monthly meeting the 4th Thursday of each month at 2 p.m.
except July, August & December.
ALL WELCOME
Please call Mary at 519-793-4586 for more details.
Old School House Seniors of Stokes Bay
Monthly Meeting & Lunch at 11:30 a.m.
the last Monday of each month.
ALL WELCOME
Please call Marlene at 519-795-7320 for more details.
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.
All functions are at the Oliphant Women's Institute Hall.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
For further information, please call
Joan at 519-422-3639.
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 there is usually a guest speaker.
ALL WELCOME.
Other activities include:
Bid Euchre ~ Mondays – 7 till 9 p.m.
Bridge: Mondays* and Wednesdays – 12:45 till 4 p.m.
Shuffleboard ~ Mondays and Wednesdays – 1:00 till 4 p.m.
Solo ~ Wednesdays – 10:00 till noon Sept till June
Quilting ~ Mondays and Wednesdays – 9:00 till noon
* No bridge on General meeting days.
Shuffle to follow meeting.
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
Model Builders (Monthly) Contact Clive at 519-793-4586
Tobermory
The Exercise Program at the Tobermory Legion and the Indoor Walking Program will resume in the fall.
Wiarton
Wednesdays – Coffee Time at St. John’s United Church will resume in September.
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Being a Volunteer
It’s not for money, It’s not for fame
It’s not for any personal gain
It’s just for love of fellow man
It’s just to lend a helping hand
It’s just to give a tithe of self
That’s something you can’t buy with wealth
It’s not for medals won with pride
It’s not for that feeling deep inside
It’s that reward down in your heart
It’s that feeling that you’ve been a part
Of helping others far and near
That make you a volunteer
(Author Unknown)
Submitted by Gert Pernokis
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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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