THE CONNECTION
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect Inc. Newsletter
Tobermory, Lion’s Head
Issue 39 – December 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 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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SAFELY HOME
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect hosted a very interesting and informative
presentation on October 22, 2008 at the Seniors Connect Office with 22 people attending.
Glenda Clarke of the Alzheimer Society outlined the symptoms of
Alzheimer disease, and the importance of finding out the cause of the
symptoms, getting the proper care and planning for the future.
People with Alzheimer sometimes lose the ability to recognize familiar
places, to communicate or to remember their own name and address. They
may leave home, become confused and get lost. This can be dangerous for
people with the disease and worrisome for caregivers. However, there is help
– a program called Safely Home.
“Safely Home” is a nationwide program designed to help to find the
person who is lost and to assist in a safe return home. Developed by the
Alzheimer Society in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police,
a registry stores vital information confidentially on a police database. The
information can be accessed by police anywhere in Canada and the United States.
How does Safely Home work?
When the registrant goes missing, the caregiver calls the local police.
Accessing the computer database, the police will find pertinent information
about the registrant including personal history, physical characteristics and
locations where the person is known to visit. It is important for caregivers to
keep an up-to-date photo of the registrant on hand. When the registrant is
found, the police use the identification number for the person’s ID bracelet to
search the computer database. They determine where the person lives and
who to contact, and ensure that the person is returned Safely Home.
How do I register?
Registration is voluntary. Simply contact the Alzheimer Society. For a
one-time fee of $35.00, the registrant will receive an Identification bracelet
and identification cards. Wearing the bracelet and keeping the cards in places
such as wallets and coat pockets aid in quickly identifying people should they
become lost. The Alzheimer Society will update the registrant’s file annually.
The front of the bracelet reads:
Urgent – See Other Side
The back of the bracelet shows the ID number and the person’s first name and reads:
Memory Loss – Call Police
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Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect
Board Meeting
The December Board Meeting will be at 2:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 90 Main Street, Lion’s Head.
ALL WELCOME
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INDOOR WALKING GROUP
Thanks to The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, the Tobermory
Community Center is available for the Indoor Walking Group each morning from Monday to Friday. Several people
have taken advantage of this opportunity, and now that winter is approaching, I’m sure more people will be
coming out. Norm Stevens has some good lively music to get everyone going, so come out and bring a friend.
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LINE DANCING
Several people have inquired about having Line Dancing in Tobermory. We hope
to have a program set up in the New Year. If you are interested please call: Shirley
Johnstone at 519-795-7424.
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COMPUTERS FOR SENIORS
Further to our application for Computers for Seniors, we have been informed that the
decision regarding our
funding application will hopefully be
made by mid December.
In the meantime, we are gathering
names of seniors who are interested in
taking part in the program if our Grant
is approved. We are also looking for
volunteers who would be willing to help
with the program. If you know of anyone that is interested in the program or
willing to help out as a volunteer, please
call Shirley Johnstone, President, at 519-795-7424.
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The Computer Swallowed Grandma
The computer’s swallowed grandma
Yes, honestly, its true.
She pressed ‘control’ and ‘enter’
And disappeared from view.
Its devoured her completely
The thought just makes me squirm.
Maybe she’s caught a virus
Or been eaten by a worm.
I’ve searched through the recycle bin
And files of every kind.
I’ve even used the Internet
But nothing did I find.
In desperation I asked Jeeves
My searches to refine.
The reply from him was negative
Not a thing was found ‘online’.
So, if inside your ‘In Box’
My Grandma you should see.
Please ‘Scan’, ‘Copy’ and ‘Paste’ her
In an e-mail back to me.
©Written By Valerie Waite, Derbyshire England
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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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An Ode to Seniors
What are seniors worth anyway?
We are worth a fortune!
Remember, old folks are worth a fortune, with silver in their hair,
gold in their teeth, stones in their kidneys, lead in their feet,
and gas in their stomachs. We have become a little older since I saw
you last, and a few changes have come into my life since then.
Frankly, I have become a frivolous old gal.
I am seeing five gentlemen every day. As soon as I wake up,
Will Power helps me get out of bed, then I go to see John,
then Charlie Horse comes along, and when he is here he takes
a lot of my time and attention. When he leaves, Arthur Ritis
shows up and stays the rest of the day. He doesn’t like to stay
in one place very long, so he takes me from joint to joint.
After such a busy day I’m really tired and glad to go to bed with
Ben Gay. What a life! Oh yes, I’m also flirting with Al Zymer.
P.S.
The preacher came to call the other day, he said at my age 
I should be thinking about the hereafter. I told him,
“Oh I do all the time.” No matter where I am, in the parlour,
upstairs, in the kitchen or down in the basement,
I now ask myself... “What am I here after?”
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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 Wlaking Group at the Tobermory Community Centre from
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Monday to Friday unless the Community Centre has been
booked for another function.
Exercise Program in Naomi’s Studio
Tuesday’s 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. – 8 weeks / $40
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ATTENTION MODEL BUILDERS!
Boats – Trains – Planes
Miniature models of
any kind.
Is this your passion?
If so, then please contact Clive at
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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