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THE CONNECTION
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect Inc. Newsletter
Tobermory, Lion’s Head, Wiarton
Issue 38 – November 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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Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect
Board Meeting
The Board Meeting will be at 2:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, November 19, at 90 Main Street, Lion’s Head.
ALL WELCOME
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In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
John McCrae
30/11/1872 – 28/01/1918
“LEST WE FORGET”
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Seniors Connect Fall Luncheon
& Parks Canada Visit
On Wednesday, September 24th, Seniors Connect began our Tobermory fall season with a bang. We were privileged to have Sean Liipere guide us through the visitors’ centre and museum, with lots of opportunity for questions and insights into our natural history and surroun- dings on the Bruce Peninsula. We were also fortunate to be able to participate in the release of one of 50 or so Monarch butterflies raised by hand this summer, and sent on their long journey south. We were amazed to learn that the last hatch of the season is programmed to survive for months rather than a couple of short weeks, in order to travel to warmer climes and begin a new generation there. One of our local releases from last summer was identified in Mexico months later.
After our morning at the Park, we gathered at Tobermory Legion for a great fall luncheon, and some social time. A Silent Auction event gave us some treasures to bid on – a little early Christmas shopping?
After lunch, we were treated to skilled musicians The Harbour Rats, in the persons of Hugh Stevenson and Dave Williams. Their music ranged from rollicking to inspirational, and delighted us all. We had the added pleasure of some humour from Dave, gaining him roars of laughter and groans, and some new fans for both of these talented local guys.
Seniors Connect thanks Parks Canada and Sean Liipere, Tobermory Legion, and Hugh and David for their kindness in making this day memorable for all.
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Seniors Connect Gentle Fitness Programme
This season’s seniors exercise program has already begun! Sign up for a one-hour
gentle workout in Naomi’s fitness studio Tuesday mornings 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Cost for
8 week fall program is $40.
Series excludes Tuesday November 4th & 11th, and December 2nd to meet Naomi’s
schedule and Remembrance Day observances.
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Computers for Seniors
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect has applied
for a New Horizons Grant, which if approved,
will provide Computer Training and a free
Computer for seniors who meet the criteria set
out by this program. The reconditioned computers are supplied by Industry Canada. If the grant
is approved, Seniors Connect will be notified by
October 31, 2008, and a training sessions will be
set up as quickly as possible after that date.
The program is available to seniors who have
expressed an interest in having computer, but
who may not have the resources to purchase one,
and will be especially beneficial to seniors who
are living alone. It will allow them to communicate with family and friends in other parts of the
country, thereby helping to relieve loneliness and
isolation.
At the present time, Seniors Connect is
compiling a list of seniors who are interested in
participating in the program. They are asking all
Clubs and Organizations on the Bruce Peninsula
to submit names of seniors in the area who may
be interested in taking part in the program.
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect is also
looking for volunteers who would be interested in
helping with this endeavour.
If you know of anyone who might benefit
from this program, please contact: Shirley
Johnstone at 519-795-7424.
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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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Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect Fundraiser
Tickets were drawn on Saturday, October 11th for the Stained Glass Picture and the Royal Doulton figurine.
1st Prize: Stained Glass Picture went to Bettie Adams of Tobermory. 2nd Prize: Royal Doulton Figurine was won by B. Toesing of Toronto.
Seniors Connect would like to thank everyone who supported this project.
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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
Wiarton
Wednesdays – 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Coffee Time at St. John’s United Church
Tobermory
Indoor Walking Group at the Tobermory Community Centre from 9:00 a.m.
to12:00 noon, Monday to Friday unless the Community Centre has been booked
for another function.
Gentle Fitness Programme
This season’s seniors exercise program has already begun!
Sign up for a one-hour gentle workout in Naomi’s fitness studio Tuesday mornings 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Cost for 8 week fall program is $40.
Series excludes Tuesday November 4th & 11th, and December 2nd to meet Naomi’s schedule and Remembrance Day observances.
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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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