THE CONNECTION
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect Inc. Newsletter
Tobermory, Lion’s Head
Issue 49 – January 2010
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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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Internship Program
Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect was successful in getting a Grant under the Bruce Community Futures Rural Development Fund, which allowed us to hire Julie Carpenter for a 3 month period from January to March 31st.
Senior Connect was able to have the office staffed from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day. As well, Julie developed some new programs and activities for seniors and performed general office duties.
Three new activities were developed, Computer Bingo, a Craft Class and a Polymer Clay Class.
Computer Bingo:
At the present time, there are 12 – 15 people coming out to Bingo every Tuesday morning.
Polymer Clay:
While there are only a small number of people taking part in this class at the present time, it has become obvious that this program has some therapeutic benefits for people who have had a stroke. One of the participants who is recovering from a stroke, has made remarkable progress and has produced some amazing work.  Her physiotherapist has remarked on her noticeable improvement. With this in mind, the Board feels that this program could be promoted not only as an interesting craft, but for its therapeutic value as well and could be offered in Seniors Retirement homes. Julie has developed some promotional material and a Computer program will be developed so that seniors can follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Craft Class:
Again this class is small, but we feel that as seniors get back from their winter holidays, we will have a larger group.
Julie has completed her Internship Program, but has agreed to volunteer with the Bingo, Polymer clay and Craft Classes.
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Bruce Peninsula Seniors Connect
The next Board Meeting will be at 2:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
at 90 Main Street, Lion’s Head.
ALL WELCOME
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WE INVITE YOUR IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS
Seniors Connect is GROWING.
We now have a membership of 60.
The Board members are striving to develop interesting new programs
and activities for Seniors in the area.
Let us know what programs and activities would you like. Call the office
at 519-793-3781 or send us an email at
seniorsconnect@amtelecom.com. with your suggestions.
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Polymer Clay Workshops
Time to be a kid again? Polymer clay is a product made from PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). It feels like plasticine or play doh. Many parents remember making play doh or buying plasticine for their kids and in the beginning, playing along with them to show the kids what to do with it. The properties in plascticine do not allow it to become hard. On the other hand, play doh loses it’s pliability as it begins to dry out. Plasticine is not paintable, and play doh shrinks as it dries and is difficult to smooth out.
Polymer clay is clean, non-toxic, and retains it’s pliability even if left in the open air for 2 years. The added feature to polymer clay is that it can be baked in a convection oven at 225-275° F and becomes hard plastic preserving your creation. It can be added onto and re-baked as many times as needed to complete some very sophisticated projects. Polymer clay is used by sculptors, artists and children across Europe, UK and North America as well as Australia and other continents around the world. One of the many uses is in creating models for toys from Disney to Star Trek and everywhere in between.
This product is particularly great for seniors experiencing challenges with arthritis and rehabilitation from strokes. Working with this product almost becomes a meditation process state of mind. Your mind will become quiet as you focus on your creative skills and is a great opportunity for those rainy and or snowy days when outdoor activities force us inside or you are tired of watching TV.
The Polymer Clay Workshop consists of 4 sessions, 2 hours each, of training including a basic starter kit, proportions tips, creation ideas as well as how to mix paint from the primary colours to minimize the volume of paint required.
If you are interested in attending a workshop, the seniors specially priced is $20.00 with a Seniors Connect membership and $30.00 for non-members. Please call the office 519-793-3781 and leave your name and number or email us
at seniorsconnect@amtelecom.net.
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BPSC Regular Weekly Activities
Lion’s Head – Seniors Connect Office
Tuesdays – 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon – Doggy Bag Bingo
Wednesdays – 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. – Coffee Connection
Thursdays – 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon – Craft Days
Model Builders (Monthly) Contact Clive at 519-793-4586
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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 Barb Tanner at 519-596-2241.
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 Shirley Bricker at 519-795-7563
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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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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