THE CONNECTION
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect Inc. Newsletter
Tobermory, Lion’s Head
Issue 48 – September 2009
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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
– For Lion’s Head –
Contact 519-793-3781.
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Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect
Computer Program
The first part of the Computer program has been completed. To date, 128 Seniors have completed Computer Training.
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Sauble Beach: |
– 20 participants on 20 computers |
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Wiarton: |
– 54 participants on 22 computers |
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Lion’s Head: |
– 39 participants on 12 computers |
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Tobermory: |
– 15 participants on 10 computers
(and 2 in-home)
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Overall, the Program to date has been a success. Each participant was asked to fill out a comment sheet after the course was finished and the response was very favourable. Special thanks goes out to all of the Trainers and Assistants. They did a super job.
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect has been asked to donate a Computer to the Brad Davis Apartments in Tobermory for the use of Seniors in the building. There are funds available under the Grant Program to pay for Internet installation and the Tobermory Legion has agreed to pay for the Internet fees for one year. Amtelecom
has donated the first 3 months of Internet Service. Jim Cosgrove, one of the Training Assistants lives in the apartments and has agreed to look after any maintenance issues.
At the present time, we have a waiting list of several people who would like basic Computer Training in the Lion’s Head area. There have also been requests for more advanced Computer Training for those who have completed the initial course and who already have a computer. Participants in all of the areas have indicated that they would like to have more Programs in the future. The Board is interested in pursuing this, however, at the present time there is no money available for the Program and fund-raising will have to take place before we can continue. A Tea and Bake Sale has been scheduled for 7 October, 2009 at the Anglican Parish Hall in Lion’s Head and proceeds from the day will go towards the program.
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Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect
The General Board Meeting will be at 2:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
at 90 Main Street, Lion’s Head.
ALL WELCOME
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HARVEST TEA
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BAKE SALE
Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Anglican Parish Hall
Lion’s Head
Proceeds for
Programs and Activities
for Seniors in the area
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MEMBERSHIP FEE
At the June meeting of Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect, a motion was passed to have an annual membership fee of $10.00 as of September1, 2009. In order to carry out the mandate of Seniors Connect, and to be able to provide information to seniors in a timely manner, we require someone in the office on at least a part time basis. Membership fees, along with money raised at fund raising events, will allow us to do this. Also a membership fee is a requirement for some Government Grants.
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Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect
Membership Application
Name: ___________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________________________
E-mail: __________________________________________________
DUES: $10.00 per year paid annually on
September 1st by cash or cheque.
Please make cheque payable to:
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect
The Computer Training Program has been quite successful and we have had numerous requests to have other programs in the future. Your support will allow us to continue to provide programs such as this, as well as other activities for Seniors in the area.
For further information contact
Shirley Johnstone, President at:
519-795-7424.
Download Membership Application in PDF
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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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BPSC Regular Weekly Activities
Lion’s Head – Seniors Connect Office
Wednesdays – 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Connection
Model Builders (Monthly) Contact Clive at 519-793-4586
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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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