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You could take a car ferry from Gibsons - The Quillute - to HORSESHOE BAY, back and forth from the Sunshine Coast DELIVERED to CIVILIZATION. In the old days when it was only six Canadian paper dollars - for car and driver return, those times have slightly, WITHERED. The completion of The Upper Levels Highway in Horeshoe Bay was such a SENSATION. Residential building lots were a ‘whopping’ five thousand bucks. Most folks thought that was HIGHWAY ROBBERY!! That’s what the average family today chucks out for a half decent summer VACATION. Seniors could ride BC Ferries – ‘W.A.C.’s Navy’ - weekends for FREE. Just going ‘all over the historical map for those of us who were still middle agers at the end of the last CENTURY. STEVESTON AND HOLLYWOOD NORTH Once upon a time, the town of Steveston served as the jumping off spot for the gold rush on the Fraser River. Today the ‘gold in them hills’ is the movie industry and ‘shucks’ the town doesn’t even have any hills! When I lived close to Hollywood Boulevard, back in 1964, the only ‘film action this ‘kid’ experienced was the hoopla of limousines and such for a premiere at the Egyptian Theatre. Now, the ‘ready, camera, action,’ in once sleepy old Steveston is unbelievable! STEVESTON SONG Steveston, Steveston, Hollywood NORTH, from down south, back and FORTH. Make-up, directors, scripts and SOUND, production BOUND. Old cars, new stars, extras filled with HOPE. Earthquakes, fights, chases, whatever the weather, a sense of humour, sure helps to COPE. Some ‘old timers’ who still worked on CINAMASCOPE. Kleig kights, special effects, cast and CREW, never afraid of trying something NEW. Nostalgia, Sci-Fi, providing what the public WANTS. Signs changing and the putting back on the store FRONTS. On Moncton Street, the bakery, the cannery, up here in Beautiful BC. It still speaks to the days of the Fraser River GOLD RUSH HISTORY. Trailers, caterers and all that show biz GEAR. Here in good old Steveston, way up HERE! KEEPING ONE’S TRAIN OF THOUGHT Every time I take the Seabus to North Vancouver and walk around Lonsdale Quay, I start remembering W.A.C. Bennett and his vision for BC, and the old P.G.E. and BC Rail. Similar echoes of the past surface at Waterfront Station (formally the terminus of the C.P.R) and of course what used to be the C.N.R. station off Terminal Avenue. On both sides of the border, in spite of the changes that have occurred over the years, traveling by Amtrack or VIA for many seniors can be an uplifting experience. A sense of what ‘used to be’ remains whether riding Seattle to Chicago or Vancouver to Toronto. It might be something to consider in 2015. THAT OLD CHOO-CHOO FEELING IS STILL ON TRACK A train from Vancouver to Toronto TODAY is like the choo-choo from Seattle to the WINDY CITY. So much one might think has FADED AWAY. It’s still there, and not experiencing it again could be a PITY. You will be transported by the sway of the TRACKS, children still marvel in awe looking through dome windows tinted BLUE. Hitting 80 clicks per hour, at MAX, so many memories this experience helps the human spirit to RENEW. Back to less sophisticated TIMES, when watches were still hand WOUND. The mountains, cedar, pines, and prairie brings back the powerful magic of that clickety-clack SOUND. Billings, Montana, Fargo, North Dakota, Chicago ILLINOIS. Jasper, Winterpeg, Lake Of The Woods, MAN-OH-MANA, BOY,OH, BOY! Those days and nights can bring back memories you thought were gone, maybe even a toothpaste called IPANA! Oh, my, the power of rhyme and REFLECTION. Reprising the magic ability of INTROSPECTION, ‘training’ you to go back home AGAIN! Please visit www.Nostalgicroads.Weebly.com. Search for Song CD’s by Dan Propp via cdbaby. com and also www.soundcloud.com, plus books via www.amazon.ca. Accordion to some, Dan be reached at [email protected]. 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While spare cash at this age may seem modest and there will be plenty of competing interests for your money, you have time on your side to allow even the smallest savings to become significant 30 or 40 years down the road. As those who wait until later years to save will tell you, delays in saving have a dramatic effect on your final balance going into retirement. This is where an RRSP becomes a young person’s best friend. Unlike a traditional bank savings account, an RRSP allows you to make taxdeductible contributions for retirement to grow quietly at a steady pace. Since the money is only taxed if withdrawn before retirement, there is less temptation to spend your savings. Consider the following: Divert a manageable amount of money from your paycheque to your RRSP and/or TFSA monthly (even a minor amount is better than nothing) Take full advantage of any matching employer contributions to your RRSP Try hard to develop good savings habits and don’t just save for retirement — you may need other savings for an emergency or as a down payment on a home Finally, now is the time to start developing a relationship with a trusted financial advisor. Don’t worry that you don’t have major investable assets yet. A good advisor will appreciate your earnest desire to save for the future, and will provide a financial strategy to help you achieve both your short-term and long-term goals. Your 40s By now, there will be many different interests competing for your money. From children to home ownership to vacations and hobbies, money will likely appear to be going out as soon as it is coming in. It’s also at this stage when most people who haven’t begun saving will realize the error of their ways. Don’t worry, it’s not too late. To get on track and begin surging forward, this is an even more critical time to have a relationship with a good financial advisor to help identify your current expenses and income available for a flexible savings plan. You should begin thinking of Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland Edition longer-term goals and objectives, such as envisioning your retirement objectives and choosing a path to get there. If you already have savings in place, this is the time to determine whether your money is working hard enough for you. Your 50s For many, these are the years when income potential is peaking and that means having a very clear picture of what you are spending year-toyear, and whether you are on a path to live the lifestyle you desire in retirement. Your financial advisor can help you determine whether you are contributing enough to your RRSP and TFSA to meet future goals. Again, you may also want to re-examine and lower your exposure to market risk in your investment portfolio, including your retirement savings plans. Your 60s Whether you are ready to retire or just considering another chapter in your life, this is when you will begin taking a hard look at your income needs year-to-year and your outside sources of funds, such as government retirement benefits, rental properties and savings. It is also an important time for both you and your spouse or partner to talk about how you want to spend future years. Some couples are surprised to learn of each other’s different expectations for living standards in retirement. From a financial perspective, you need to know how much you have to rely on savings and investments, and whether you are on track. 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Alzheimer Resource Centre - Burnaby / North Fraser Area 604-298-0780 103 - 5623 Imperial Street, Burnaby Nadine Jans - Support & Education Coordinator, Dorothy Leclair - First Link Coordinator 604-2980711 Alzheimer Resource Centre - North Shore & Sunshine Coast 604-984-8348 / 1-866-984- 8348 212-1200 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver Kerri Sutherland - Support & Education Coordinator Bronwyn James - First Link Coordinator 604-9848347 Alzheimer Resource Centre - Richmond/South Delta 604-238-7390 305-6411 Buswell St. Richmond Krista Frazee - Support & Education Coordinator Laura Feldman - First Link Coordinator 604-2387393 Alzheimer Resource Centre - Vancouver 604-675-5150 300 - 2425 Quebec Street,Vancouver Kara Turner / Vivian Tsai - Support & Education Coordinators Sara Wagner – First Link Coordinator 604-675-5155 Dementia Helpline 1-800-936-6033, 604-681-8651 Chinese Resource Centre - Vancouver & Richmond 300-2425 Quebec St., Vancouver 604-687- 8299 7000 Minoru Blvd. Richmond 604-279-7120 Volunteers are needed throughout the area to assist with reception, special events, fund-raising and family support. We provide many Support Groups for caregivers, as well as for those with early stage dementia CALL YOUR LOCAL RESOURCE CENTRE FOR TIMES AND INFORMATION Watch out for changing vision health (NC) Eye care emergencies can come in many different forms, says Dr. Lil Linton, a doctor of optometry. Some emergencies are immediately noticeable, but others can creep up unnoticed over time through infections or allergies. Recently for example, Dr. Linton treated a patient whose upper eyelid had an undetected burdock burr lodged in it. “We looked at the cornea and everted the lid to make sure there was nothing causing an abrasion – that's how we found the burr,” says Linton. Tending to a serious vision threat is one thing, but what concerns her most is the lack of understanding among patients about what to do when an eye health emergency occurs. “Many people put off getting their eyes examined or treated, because they are unaware that their optometrist is equipped to respond to emergencies,” she points out. “Some Canadians don't know that we have the technology available in our office to do this type of thing and that it's something we do every day.” Doctors of optometry are trained to diagnose, treat and provide urgent care for a variety of issues, including foreign objects and infection. And, they have the proper microscopes, lamps and brushes that may be missing in more general medical settings like an emergency room. Optometrists can also prescribe medications to treat certain eye conditions, and depending on the provincial healthcare regulations, these doctors can make immediate referrals. The website doctorsofoptometry.ca is a reliable resource to locate an optometrist in your community. Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland Edition Today’s Senior THE PHARMACIST REVIEW By Frederick and Christine Cheng, Pharmacists Natural Protection for Your Heart By Christine Cheng, R.Ph. and Fred Cheng, R.Ph. "Exercise, eat well, keep your cholesterol levels down, watch your blood pressure…" it’s likely that many of you have heard one or more of these phrases at a visit to the doctor’s office or even the pharmacy because these are the things that can help you avoid a heart attack or stroke. Sometimes, despite your best efforts at maintaining physician-approved exercise and changing your diet, you still aren’t able to meet the targets for cholesterol and blood pressure set out by your doctor. As pharmacists who specialize in natural health products, we are often asked if there are natural options that can be tried before or at the same time as medications prescribed by the doctor and we’re happy to report there are. If the main issue is a need to reduce your cholesterol levels, then the first things to try are FIBRE-containing foods and supplements such as HEMP HEARTS and NUTRACLEANSE ™. Fibre helps by binding to and thus reducing the absorption of cholesterol from the gut, resulting in a reduced effect of excess cholesterol intake from the diet. Plant STEROLS also prevent the absorption of cholesterol from the diet. These compounds occur naturally in small amounts in the diet; therapeutic levels have been integrated into grocery products such as margarine and can often be found in combination with other cholesterol-lowering natural products (e.g., CHOLESSTERIN by New Roots Herbal or CHOLESTA-CHECK by Enerex). Sterols found in capsule form work best when taken with a good fat as this helps to disperse the sterols in the gut thus allowing it to better bind to cholesterol. There are a few natural products that reduce cholesterol levels by inhibiting the synthesis of cholesterol in the body. POLICOSANOL inhibits cholesterol synthesis by the liver and can also decrease platelet aggregation thus functioning as a “blood thinner”. RED YEAST RICE works like prescription “statin” medications by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver that synthesizes cholesterol. Although no longer available as a single entity in high doses, it does play a supportive role in the cholesterol-reducing action of products like Cholessterin and Cholesta-check. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA can be beneficial in promoting healthy blood lipid levels as well as healthy blood pressure. 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Other than omega-3 fatty acids, L-ARGININE can be useful for those with high blood pressure as it is converted to nitric oxide which can help blood vessels relax thus resulting in lower blood pressure. There is also some preliminary evidence that MAGNESIUM may be important in regulating blood pressure as its deficiency has been linked to an increased resistance of arteries to blood flow, which can result in higher blood pressure. Heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular issues cannot be prevented or fixed with a magic bullet. It is important to discuss with your healthcare provider what combination of therapies would work best for your situation. Always keep in mind that because a product is “natural” does not mean that it has no side effects or possible interactions thus speak with a doctor or pharmacist with knowledge and training in integrative therapies to help you make the safest choice. Take care of your heart so that you can love life longer. (Christine and Fred Cheng are a passionate, charismatic sister-brother pharmacist team at their unique family-owned and operated Pharmasave in Cloverdale, BC. They specialize in natural remedies and compounding for both human and veterinarian use. Everything mentioned in their article is available InStore and OnLine. They would love to hear from you! 604-576-2888; www.cloverdalepharmasave.com. Of course, before you begin any activity program or try any OTC supplementation, check with your physician and pharmacist.) The future of “pharming” in Canada (NC) Not all dining experiences are memorab(NC) Did you know that the vaccine currently being used to fight the ebola virus was developed using plant biotechnology? An American company called Kentucky BioProcessing is using tobacco plants to create valuable proteins used in developing a vaccine for the deadly disease. This process of using plants to create medicines, or “pharming”, has seen a significant increase over the past 10 years. While no commercial plant-made medicines are currently available in Canada, there are several research products underway under the close supervision of the Canada Food Inspection Agency. For several decades, farmed crops have been genetically engineered to resist disease and insects and to require less inputs. Because these food products have an excellent safety record, pharmaceutical researchers are interested in using the same technologies in an innovative new approach to health care. February, 2015 - 7 The Arthritis Society B.C. & Yukon Division Langley The Arthritis Society, BC & Yukon Division Fraser Arthritis Centre Unit 101 - 5501 204th Street, (Langley Mall Inner Courtyard) Langley, B.C. Phone 604-514-9902 Fax: 604-514-0401 Matsqui Seniors Branch #69 (B.C.OAPO) 3106 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford B.C. Phone 604 864 2916 WELCOME TO ALL FRIENDS NEW MEMBERS & PRESENT MEMBERS MONDAY - 1:00 Bridge. TUESDAY - 9:00am Carptet Bowling, 1:00pm Bingo WEDNESDAY - 1:00pm Whist THURSDAY - 1:30 Carpet Bowling FRIDAY - 1:00pm Cribbage POT LUCK LUNCH - 12:00m Every 3rd Tuesday EXECUTIVE MEETING - 10:00am Every 1st Tuesday GENERAL MEETING - 1:00pm Every 1st Tuesday - Please come out and support your club - CHILLIWACK SENIOR RECREATION CENTRE 9400 College St., Chilliwack. Phone 604-792-4549. Open 8:00am-4:00pm daily except Sunday. Breakfast and Lunch 9:00-1:00 Monday-Friday Poolroom Open to members 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Saturday Monday - 9:30 Line Dancing 12:30 Bingo Tuesday - 10:00 Rug Hooking 1:00 Singles Bridge Wednesday - 9:30 Line Dancing, Art Group 1:00 Partners Bridge 7:30 Ballroom Dancing Thursday - 1:00 Whist Friday - 9:30 Line Dancing 1:00 Cribbage 7:30 Ballroom Dancing CHILLIWACK SENIOR SOCIAL SOCIETY The friendly atmosphere at the Chilliwack Senior Social Society, 45795 Victoria, Chilliwack offers an opportunity to meet new friends in their weekly activities: Beginners and Experienced Tap Dancing on Mon. and Thurs.; Bingo (lunch available) each Tues.; Line Dancing Mon., Wed. and Fri.; Carpet Bowling each Fri. In addition, the Sons of Scotland welcomes new members at its meeting at 7:30pm each fourth Tues. of the month. The Mt. Cheam Orchid Society meets at 7:30pm the first Tues. of every month. Church services are offered at 10:30am at the Church of Christ each Sunday. Phone Beryl Wilson at 604-792-6696 for more information. Your Choice for Invisible Hearing By Appointment 1-800-355-3277 604-530-6449 #4 • 4835 223A S treet L an gley Cochrane #5-214 Grande Boulevard 8 - Today’s Senior February, 2015 Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland Edition Abbotsford - Chilliwack - Hope Chilliwack and District Senior Resources Society Information to link seniors with programs and services they require to maintain a healthy, independent life style. 9291 Corbould St. Chilliwack, BC V2P 4A6 Phone 604 793-9979 [email protected] Hours Monday - Thursday 8 am - 3 pm For further information call the office at 604 793-9979. Brochures available at the Information Booth at the Cottonwood Mall, 45585 Luckakuck Way. Scheduled Activities Badminton for Seniors Mondays & Wednesdays 1-3 PM 9291 Corbould Street Evergreen Hall Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9 -10 am 45530 Spadina Ave. Loft at Ag. Rec. $3.00 drop-in Floor Curling for Seniors 55+ Tuesdays 9:30 - Noon & Thursdays 1 - 3 pm 9291 Corbould Street Evergreen Hall Carpet Bowling Mon. 9:30 am - 11:30 am & Thurs. 9:30 - 11:30 am 9291 Corbould Street Evergreen Hall Stride Inside Walking Program Cottonwood Mall Monday - Friday 7:30 - 9:30 am Indoor Bocce Ball Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 - 3:00 pm Ag Rec Loft Drop in $1.50 Table Tennis Monday & Wednesday 1 - 3 pm Ag Rec Loft Pickleball Wednesday, Friday, 8 - Noon Evergreen Hall Tai Chi Monday, Wednesday and Friday Ag Rec Loft 9 - 10:30 a.m. Please call 604 793-9979 for information ABBOTSFORD SENIORS ASSOCIATION 33889 Essendene, Ave., Abbotsford 604-853-4014 CALENDAR of regular weekly activities Ballroom Dancing Tues. 7:00-11:00pm Carpet Bowling Mon. 1:00 to 3:00 in the hall Computer Classes Tues. & Thurs. 1:30 to 3:00pm (by registration only) Crib Sat. 1:00-3:30pm Duplicate Bridge Mon. 7:00 to 10:00am in drop-in centre Health Awareness Tues. and Thurs. in the main hall at 9:00am Exercise for Seniors 9:00-11:00am Line Dancing Mon. 9:00am and Wed. 6:30pm - main hall Partner Bridge Fri. 1:00 to 4:00pm in centre Pool & Billiards 8:00-3:00pm daily Sing-a-long Mon. 1:00-4:00pm. Drop-In Centre Social Dancing Friday 8:00-11:00pm Square Dancing Mon. 7:00pm - Thurs. 7:00pm Swing Dances Sunday 8:00-11:00pm Tops Thurs. 6:00-8:00pm For additional information please call Jodie at 604-850-2465 If you would like to ADVERTISE in Today’s Senior - ALL AREAS Ph./Fax: 604-574-1964 The Tax-Free Savings Account, Saving just got a whole lot easier! The annual TFSA dollar limit for 2015 is still $5,500 The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) allows Canadians, age 18 and over, to set money aside tax-free throughout their lifetime. Each calendar year, you can contribute up to $5,500, any unused TFSA contribution room from the previous year, and the amount you withdrew the year before. If you have not contributed in the past you have TFSA room for $36,500 in 2015. This is a total of $73,000 that is sheltered from taxation on the growth or withdrawals for a couple. All income earned and withdrawals from a TFSA are generally tax-free. Plus, having a TFSA does not impact federal benefits and credits. It's a great way to save for short and longterm goals. More and more Canadians are learning that using a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) in combination with an RRSP gives them many advantages Although the tax-free savings account is still less than seven years old, it has already established itself as a useful component in the financial plans of many Canadians. The TFSA is also becoming an essential companion to the RRSP program. “One complements the other,” whereas the RRSP is intended to help Canadians save for retirement, a TFSA has been designed to encourage medium- or long-term savings for any purpose. “The TFSA gives you another tool to plan your income level to meet your lifestyle needs,” Introduced on Jan. 1 2009, a TFSA allows a Canadian over the age of 18 to contribute up to $5,500 annually into a tax-sheltered account. The TFSA rules are mirror opposites of those for RRSPs: while TFSA contributions are not tax-deductible, withdrawals are free from taxes. Unused TFSA contribution room is carried forward indefinitely, and any withdrawal in a given year is added to the contribution room of the following year. If a taxpayer is unable to maximize both an RRSP and TFSA, and their income is higher today than it is expected to be in the future, it might make more sense to favour the RRSP and receive the tax credit. If an individual is in a lower tax bracket, then a TFSA contribution might make more sense. Another strategy for individuals with limited resources is to make an RRSP contribution and then contribute the refund to a TFSA. Generally, all investments that are RRSP-eligible are also eligible for a TFSA. It’s helpful to keep in mind that locked-in investments, such as a guaranteed investment certificate, will not permit the investor to take advantage of one of the TFSA’s key advantages — withdrawals without taxes that can be redeposit in future years. Retirees, and those approaching retirement, have been the quickest to take advantage of the introduction of the TFSA. Older Canadians may be more experienced with investing, and thus quicker to interpret and understand the many positive attributes of the TFSA. TFSAs offer Canadians, particularly retirees and those who’ve converted their RRSPs into RRIFs, an opportunity to shelter more of their income. In addition, money that must be withdrawn from a RRIF can be used to contribute to a TFSA. In the 2008 tax year, many Canadians found themselves selling investments held in their RRIFs at a loss in order to make their mandatory minimum withdrawals; but there are no mandated minimum yearly withdrawals from TFSAs, another positive feature for retirees. Unlike RRSP or RRIF withdrawals, those from a TFSA do not affect income-tested benefits and credits such as the Canada Pension Plan or old-age security. Contrib- uting to a TFSA rather than an RRSP during the working years might be particularly useful for low-income Canadians who don’t want to risk losing any of their income-tested benefits in retirement. On death, a TFSA holder can name his or her spouse as a successor accountholder of the account. Upon the death of the original TFSA holder, the spouse takes over as the new owner of the account, which remains tax-exempt. If the surviving spouse already has a TFSA, the money in the deceased’s TFSA can be rolled into the surviving spouse’s TFSA without affecting contribution room. All provinces and territories, except Quebec and Nunavut, permit a TFSA holder to name a beneficiary. Doing so prevents the TFSA from being included in the estate, thus avoiding probate costs. But unless the TFSA passes to a surviving spouse, the plan loses its tax-exempt status. All income earned or gains made prior to the death of the holder are not taxable, but the gains made after the holder’s death are subject to taxes. To find out more about how to structure your investments using an RSP or a TFSA talk to your financial advisor or contact Rick at CRS Financial Group: Call 604-787-3359 or email: [email protected] SENIORS DANCES ABBOTSFORD SENIORS ASSOCIATION Telephone 604-850-2465 Ballroom every Tuesday 7:00-11:00pm Square Dance Monday & Thursday 7:00-9:00pm. Social Dance 8:00-11:00pm. Live Bands every Friday with refreshments. BURNABY Bonsor Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave. Telephone 604-439-5510 Tuesdays 12:00 noon - 3:00pm Sept. to end of June Thursdays 7:30 - 10:30pm Year Round. Live Band and Refreshments both days. Confederation Community Centre, 4585 Albert St. Telephone 604-294-1936 Mondays 7:30 - 10:30pm (closed July & August) Note: No dances on statutory holidays. Live Band and Refreshments CHILLIWACK The last Monday of the month at Mt. Cheam Lions Hall, 45580 Spadina. Tea Dance COQUITLAM Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Court Telephone 604-927-6940 Every other Tuesday 12 to 2 pm KIN- VILLAGE RECREATION CENTRE 5430 10th Ave., Delta - Ph. 604-943-0225 Fri. 8:00pm, Sun. 2:00pm SUNNYSIDE ELDER CITIZENS Old time dancing at Sunnyside Hall, corner of 18th Ave. and 154th St. in south Surrey from 1 pm to 4 pm every Monday from Labour Day to middle of June. Live music (piano, violin and two guitars). Phone 604-538-3363 or 604-541-8890 SURREY FIDDLERS OLD TIME DANCE On the first Thursday of every month except July and August. Location - Clayton Hall, 18513 - 70th Ave., Surrey. For information please call 604-576-1066. NEW WESTMINSTER Century House, 620 Eighth Street, New Westminster Telephone 604-519-1066 Sundays, 12:45 - 3:45pm September to the end of June - Social Dance Five-piece band and refreshments 55 years and up. No partners required. Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland Edition Today’s Senior February, 2015 - • Registered with Veterans affairs • Free Delivery Vancouver to Chiliwack • Oven and Microwave Ready • No MSG 604-533-0970 Hours: Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm Saturday By Appointment Only #103, 5501 -204th Street Next to Army & Navy in Langley Mall Lower mainland’s 1st digital denture provider With AvaDent’s breakthrough, digital CAD/CAM technology denturists Tanya Little and Gordon Brown look forward to creating your new smile with a precision fit in just two appointments. Book your complimentary consultation today with the Lower Mainland’s first digital denture provider. Comfort. Function. Aesthetics. RetiRement. Living! We don’t have to take care of anything here. Except each other. Sunridge Gardens is a new community for seniors who want to stay active, live independently, and have fun with their friends and families every day. You’ll like living here! 604.53TEETH From $1,775 a month ------------------- (604.538.3384) 104-2055 152nd Street, South Surrey envisiondenture.com 22301 Fraser Highway Murrayville, Langley www.SunridgeGardens.net A Bria Community® by Century Group SUNRIDGE GARDENS TODAY’S SENIOR NOV 20 2013 CALL US TODAY 604 510-5091 “Ask about our Bria Short Stay Suite.” 9 10 - Today’s Senior February, 2015 Enjoy life at Bethshan Gardens Affordable 1st class accommodation Delicious home cooked meals Safe and secure environment Friends and fun activities Small pets welcome ONLY A FEW SUITES LEFT! Call 778-373-0299 today for details about our all-inclusive rates or to book your personal tour 17528 59th Avenue Cloverdale, BC www.bethshangardens.org Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland Edition We Call It Home SUITES STARTING AT $ 1900 Come and Enjoy: • Rent All Inclusive Except for Your Telephone • 1 bedroom – 1 bedroom & Den • Continental Breakfast & Snacks • Home Cooked Lunches and Dinners • Weekly Housekeeping & linens • Fun Activities & Bus Outings • Guest Suite Availability • Near Metrotown & Services “It’s just marvellous here at Bethshan Gardens, it’s really beautiful, the staff are great and the meals are wonderful. My suite is just perfect for me – I can’t get over how much room I have, when my friends visit they are always amazed. ” - Dora, Resident 5291 Grimmer St., Burnaby Owned and operated by the Cloverdale Senior Citizens Housing Society 604.568.5563 Call Donna for your personal tour. thePoppyResidences.com SEE RED? SEE YOUR DOCTOR. Blood in the urine is the most common symptom of bladder cancer. Don’t ignore this warning sign. It could save your life. Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland Edition Today’s Senior February, 2015 - 2015 Tours! Join Bob and Teresa Marshall with Pitmar Tours as they guide these Canadian and US tours. Book 60 days in advance and save $50 per person. Cactus Blossoms, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Death Valley Whistler and Barkerville April 3 - 16: 14 Days Early summer in Whistler, the views can be described as simply stunning with views of snowcapped peaks. Explore BC’s Gold Rush town of Barkerville and enjoy a production at the Royal Theatre. Enjoy an interpretive tour and lunch at the Hat Creek Ranch on the Cariboo Wagon Road. This is slow paced and a relaxing itinerary with just enough site seeing and the perfect amount of rest and relaxation. Highlights include: Las Vegas for two nights, Palm Springs for four nights, Scotty’s Castle and Death Valley. Quadra Island May 26 - 28th: 3 Days Lying on the Northern East coast of Vancouver Island, Quadra Island is an amazing community to discover. The culture of the first nations community and the treasures of the close knit artistic residents are worth exploring. It is a clean unspoiled environment surrounded by breathtaking coastal scenery. Canadian Rockies & Alberta Tar Sands June 22 - July 3: 12 Days Marvel at the splendor of the majestic Canadian Rockies. Highlights include a 90 minute tour of Maligne Lake. Walk on the glacier at the Columbia Ice Fields. Learn all about the Canadian oil industry on your tour of the tar sands in Fort McMurray. Explore downtown Jasper, Banff and Calgary. Alberni Inlet & Pacific Rim Park July 21 - 23rd: 3 Days Ferries, ships and coaching are in store on this tour over to the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Take a scenic boat tour from Port Alberni along the West Coast, through the Broken Islands to Ucluelet on the MV Francis Barclay. Explore Pacific Rim Nat’l Park, the cedar giants of MacMillan Cathedral Grove and the famous Coombs Country Market. London, Scotland and Ireland July 31 - August 16th: 17 Days Join Bob and Teresa as they host this Collette Vacations tour. Explore the sites of London for three days and ride by train to Edinburough. Bask in the warm Celtic culture and majestic scenery of two remarkable lands. Highlights include the Military Tattoo, Holyroodhouse Palace, tour the Royal Yacht Britannia, Scotch tour & tasking. Join us on Jan 13th for a special presentation to answer your questions. Call to register 604-596-1925 Leavenworth and Warm Beach Theatre December 3 - 6th: 4 Days May 16 - 20th: 5 Days Kootenay Hot Springs and Rails June 7 - 12th: 6 Days These six days are about relaxing in the youthful invigorating Hot Springs of BC and taking in the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, the Percell”s and the Kootenay Ranges. The new Kimberley underground mine tour is another highlight not to miss as well as the Canadian Museum of Rail in Cranbrook. Amazing Peaks of the Cascade Mountains July 8 - 12: 5 Days This unique tour takes in four of the major mountain peaks of the Cascades. Mt. Hood, the most active volcano in the Cascades Range, Mt. St. Helens, the majestic Mt. Rainier and the snowiest place in the world, Mt. Baker. Ride the rails on a restored steam locomotive on the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railway and visit their extensive collection of locomotives. Coaching the National Parks and Canyons September 9 - 22nd: 14 Days Hop on the Coach for fun and adventure as we head to the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion Canyon and Yosemite National Park and Salt Lake City. These Canyons are all unique and amazing in their own right. Ghost towns, rails and covered bridges are also featured in Nevada, California and Oregon. Cascades Fall Foliage, October 13 - 16: 4 Days WOW! What an explosion of colour you will experience on this tour as well as relaxing in your luxurious waterfront accommodations at Lake Chelan. Enjoy the serene beauty of the resort at Lake Chelan and a private cruise tour of the lower end of the lake. Leavenworth is another great town to discover treasures in the European shops and enjoy the fall colors. Butchart Gardens & Chemainus Theatre December 15 - 17: 3 Days. Join us on Vancouver Island as we experience the An entertaining dinner Theatre at a camp covered in spectacular Butchart Gardens Christmas lights and the dazzling light displays and the holiday sounds of Chemainus Festival Theatre. Tens of thousands of Victorian Carolers. Horse drawn sleigh ride, the coloured lights, wreaths of holly and winter berries line lighting Festival of the Bavarian Town of walkways at Butchart Gardens. Other highlights include Leavenworth, with a traditional Bavarian Dinner. “ELF” The Musical, at the Chemainus Theatre, lunch buffet and the Christmas lights of Ladysmith. As a qualified Travel Insurance Agent, Teresa can assist with protecting your travel investment through RBC Insurance, the leading provider of Insurance and emergency assistance services provider in Canada. Call for a quote for annual or per trip coverage. Also available on line at www.pitmartours.com What’s included on ALL Pitmar Tours? Home pick up and return within lower mainland* Breakfast Daily* Luggage handling for one suitcase* Deluxe air conditioned hig hway coach*Keepsake name tag*Daily travel journal*Accommodations*All scheduled entrance fees*Full narration*Group photo* Bottled w ater. Website: www.pitmartours.com - email: [email protected] BC Reg # 3561 11 12 - Today’s Senior February, 2015 Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland Edition VANCOUVER AQUARIUM RENOVATED & WELCOMING. Article & photos by Lenora A.Hayman. What a pleasure to see a waterfall cascading over the wall, and Bill Reid’s Bronze Killer Whale “Chief of the Underworld”, depicting a breaching Orca, greeting us at the entrance of the recently, renovated Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park. The Aquarium is a centre for marine research and marine animal rescue and rehabilitation. The naturalists gave excellent educational talks as we strolled through the exhibits. We learned that the African penguins or black-footed penguins, bred in Namibia and South Africa are monogamous and lay their eggs, which are 3 to 4 times larger than hen’s eggs, in guano or in sand under rocks or bushes. Also the pink glands above their eyes are used for thermoregulation. The warmer the penguin gets, the more blood is sent to these glands so it may be cooled by the air. Most penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere however the Galapagos penguin is the only one of the 18 species that lives at the equator. Four of the seven Canadian Beluga populations in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic are endangered. The 2 white Belugas had fun spy-hopping out of the water and receiving tummy rubs and tongues massages from their trainers. The 19th century explorers called Belugas “sea canaries” since they communicate with chirps, grunts and whistles. The Sea Otters were either embracing each other while rolling around in the tank or holding hands while relaxing on their backs. A popular photo opportunity is at the Jelly Fish tanks. The beautiful, orange Japanese Sea Nettle Jelly Fish, like all jelly fish have no heart, brain or bones. Another tank was filled with a huge mass or “smack” of white Moon Jellies. There are 26 species of frogs in the Frogs Forever section. We saw the Oregon Spotted Frog with red stripes, black markings and blue eyes, which is the most endangered amphibian in Canada and spends most of its time in the water. The Tropics Zone had mouth-brooding Cichlids, a fresh water fish. The female releases eggs which the male fertilizes and then the female gathers them in her mouth (oral incubation) until they hatch into fry. The female will allow the fry to enter and exit her mouth until they become too large. The 3 two-toed Sloths are always difficult to spot hanging down from the trees in the Graham Amazon Gallery. Apparently because of their slow metabolism, it takes a week to digest their vegetable meal. Sloths sleep 10 hours a day and go down to the ground to urinate and defecate once a week, by digging a hole and covering it afterwards. Gus and Ollie, the vibrant blue Hyacinth Macaws from Central and Eastern South America were squawking and posing for us. The Hyacinth Rich Coleman, M.L.A. Fort Langley - Aldergrove WE CARE ABOUT BETTER GOVERNMENT 130 - 7888 - 200th Street, Langley 604-882-3151 http://richcolemanmla.bc.ca/. Bill Reid’s Killer Whale at Vancouver Aquarium. Orange Japanese Sea Nettle Jelly Fish. Macaw is 1.005 metres (3.3ft) from head to tail and therefore longer than any other parrot. It is the largest flying parrot, although the flightless New Zealand Kakapo can outweigh it at up to 3.5 kilograms (7.71 lbs). The 4-D film currently playing is the BBC Earth’s The Great Salmon Run 4-D Experience. There are wonderful close-ups of Grizzly Bears catching Pacific Salmon in their mouths, as the fish brave rapids returning to the rivers in which they were born. Don’t miss it. After a stop at the new cafeteria, visit the new gift shop with high-quality aquatic-themed gifts, stuffed dolphins, abalone jewellery, clothing and other locally made products. Allow a minimum visit of 2 hours to experience and enjoy the variety of creatures and their behaviours. Need a Hand Living Independently? "We Treat your loved ones like our own!" Foot Care Personal Care Companionship and more... Safe, Competent Care Fully Trained & Bondable Free in-home consultation Two Nurses With Big Hearts 604-807-0991 Call Today and receive 25% off your first visit. [email protected] www.twonurseswithbighearts.ca Beluga Whale. Hyacinth Macaws Beluga Whale. Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland Edition NOTEBOOK . . . NOTICE Please fax: 604-574-1964 or E:Mail: [email protected] With any changes to these notices when the printed information has become outdated. ABBOTSFORD - CANADA PENSION/OLD AGE SECURITY If you have moved your new address should be given immediately to make sure your pensions arrive properly. For information on any programs please call 1-800-2779914. CENTRAL VALLEY WOODCARVERS Meetings every Wednesday evening at Yale Secondary School, Yale Road, during the school year. Phone 604853-8049 BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED The Abbotsford Society, 2420 Montrose Street, Abbotsford meet at 1:00pm the second and fourth Wednesday each month. They assist, offer quality of life in a healthy place and social experience. Phone Mae Atkinson at 604626-0643 or Bruce Brewer at 604-859-4584. ABBOTSFORD STROKE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION OF B.C Weekly group meetings for stroke survivors of all ages. This is a fun and safe environment for people to get back into the community and enjoy themselves. Caregivers are welcome to sit in for the first couple visits and help with transition or use the time as a respite. The meetings run from 12:30-3:30 at the Abbotsford Recreational Centre every Thursday except for July-August. Contact Laura Wegener for more information. Phone number: 604-798-7530 Email: [email protected] ABBOTSFORD SUPPORT GROUP Looking for a new home, meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2:30-3:30. For information Phone 1-800-567-8998. ABBOTSFORD MISSION ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP Meetings on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Abbotsford Church of the Nazarene, 2390 McMillan Road, Abbotsford . For more information Terry Davies 604-853-8138 or email [email protected]. PROBUS CLUB OF ABBOTSFORD Meet every third Monday at 9:00am. For retired Professional and Business men and women. We are not a service club but have good times and and fellowship to offer. Give Don a call at 604-853-0418 for full details. LANGLEY - LANGLEY MEALS ON WHEELS Langley Meals on Wheels Services Society offers hot and frozen, nutrtitious meals, delivered to your home at midday, in Langley City and the Township. Also offering Friends & Food Dining programs several times a week. Phone 604-533-1679 for complete information. LANGLEY GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS GROUP Open Meeting every Friday 7:30pm. St. Andrews Anglican Church, 20955 Old Yale Road & Fraser Highway. For Information please call 604-878-6535. LANGLEY EVERGREEN O.A.P.O. #146 Regular meetings held 1st Monday each month at 1:00pm. Bingo follows. Every Monday and Saturday Lunch at 11:30am, Bingo at 1:00pm. Crib is enjoyed every Tuesday and Bridge & Whist Thursdays at 1:00pm. Located at 5464 203 St., Langley. Phone Anita at 604534-2311 for complete information. SILVER BELLES & BEAUX CHORUS A group of 2 dozen seniors from Langley Seniors Centre who entertain seniors’ venues throughout the Lower Mainland. Please phone Marvyn at 604-534-1090. LANGLEY OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP Monthly speakers. Meetings held at Langley Recreation and Resources Centre, 20605 51B Ave., Langley. LANGLEY SUPPORT GROUP Meets at Murrayville Library Community Room on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 12:30 - 2:00pm. For information Phone 778-287-3697. Today’s Senior LANGLEY - CN PENSIONERS Meet the first Wednesday, at 1:00pm, of the month and all meetings are held at the Kinnsmen Community Centre, 26770 29th Ave., Aldergrove. Any CN Rail, Via Rail, CN Marine or CN Steamships Pensioner is welcome to attend. Phone 604-533-5071 for complete information. SENIOR HOUSING COUNSELLORS Available Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:30pm at the Langley Seniors Centre, 20605 51B Ave. Leave a message at any time for a counsellor at 604-530-3020, ext. 319. Calls returned on Saturday. THE CAREGIVER Meets on Thursdays at 1:15pm at the Langley Seniors Recreation & Resource Centre. This support group is for anyone caring for an adult family member who suffers from a chronic physical or mental disability. Phone 778328-2302 Ext. 2. FREE MEDICAL ADVICE The International Indo-Canadian Acupressure Medical Association is offering Free advice on back pain, leg pain, knee pain, shoulder pain and body ache. Please phone 604-930-8995 or 604-686-4892 for complete information. SENIORS CAN SHOP BY PHONE On Wednesdays at Buy-Low Foods in Brookswood our volunteers take orders between 9:00 & 11:00am at 604533-1823. Same day delivery. Friday’s at Charlie’s Market Place IGA in Walnut Grove 9:00 to 11:00am at 604-8828411. Delivery will be on Friday. B.C. GOV’T RETIRED EMPLOYEES The Langley/Surrey Branch #2100 (B.C.G.E.U.) will meet on the 3rd Monday, 1:00pm, of every month, except July and August, at the “B.C.G.E.U. Union Hall Building” at 8255 - 198A Street, Langley COFFEE AND CONNECTING A support group for seniors who are beginning again for any reason. Now every Tuesday from 10:00-11:30am. Langley Seniors Centre. For complete information please phone 604-530-3020 - Ext. 306. B.C. & YUKON ARTHRITIS SOCIETY The Arthritis Society of BC & Yukon Division, meet at Fraser Arthritis Centre, Unit 101 - 5501 204th Street, Langley. Phone 604-514-9902, for complete information. ALZHEIMER GROUPS Caregivers Support Group meets every Tuesday in Langley. Support for those early stages. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Society meet every Tuesday at the Timms Community Hall in Langley. For complete information please phone 604-839-9237. HEARTS IN MOTION WALKING CLUB Stay active and meet new friends. Join the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Willowbrook Hearts in Motion Walking Club Mondays through Fridays from 7:309:30am at Willowbrook Shopping Centre. Please call Dixie at 604-530-4447 for complete information. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Join the team at Langley Seniors Centre by becoming a volunteer! There are a variety of opportunities available, from office work to driving and event set up, to assisting frail seniors. If you have some time and would like to help out, contact Janice McTaggart at 604 530-3020 Ext. 302. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Join the team at Langley Seniors Village Assisted Living by becoming a volunteer. Opportunities available from telephoning, event set up, helping at events, shopping, helping seniors who need assistance, visiting, etc. Contact Charlene or Lillian at 604-539-9934, ext. 1012. KIWANIS CLUB The Kiwanis Club of Langley 100 - a group of men and women dedicated to serving the needs of the community, meets at 6:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. (excluding July and August). at Andrea’s Restaurant, 20226 - 56th Ave., Langley, new members welcome. Call Don Wiens at 604-533-2424 for complete information FREE REAL ESTATE ADVICE Are you wondering what your home is worth and are thinking of selling? Ask about my Senior Program and monthly give away. Call 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 days a week. Cheryl Kraut 778-278-6222. Sutton West Coast Realty LANGLEY ARTHRITIS SOCIETY Meet at the Fraser Arthritis Centre, Langley, 101-5501 204th Street (Langley Mall) Monday 10:30 - 11:30am. Phone Shirley at 604-514-0401 for complete details. February, 2015 - 13 MAPLE RIDGE - B.C. GOV’T. RETIRED EMPLOYEES ASSOC. Maple Ridge “Golden Ears Branch” meet 2nd Thurs. at 1:00pm at St. George’s Church Hall, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge. No meetings in July and August, due to summer vacation. Members and guests welcome. MAPLE RIDGE PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP Open to all persons with Parkinson’s, their caregivers, families and friends. Meet 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2:00 - 4:00pm. Ridge Meadows Senior Society, 12150 224th Street, Maple Ridge. Phone Peta at 604-463-1332 or Edith at 604-463-6018 for complete information NEW WESTMINSTER - CANADIAN AUTO WORKER RETIREES Meet on the second Wednesday of each month except March, July and August. Social meetings are held at the C.A.W. Hall 326 - 12th St. New Westminster, B.C. Call Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734 for complete information. SURREY CRISIS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS The South Fraser Regional Crisis Line depends on volunteers. We need volunteers now! If you are interested in learning about this challenging and rewarding experience, pick up an information package at Surrey Community Services, 9815 140th Street COMPUTER SKILLS Come Share, Senior Support Services is looking for seniors who would like to share their compter skills with other seniors. Come work for a coffee and a donut. Located at 15008 26th Ave., Surrey, B. C. Call 604-5319400. SURREY/NORTH DELTA MEALS ON WHEELS Delivers hot, nutritious meals to your homes at noon weekdays - Monday through Friday. Please phone 604-588-6325 for more details. Tuesday Dining-Out Program. All residents, new and old, of Ted Kuhn Towers and immediate neighborhood are welcome. Tickets are available at MOW office . SURREY MEALS ON WHEELS Are you tired of tea and toast? Are you unable to cook for yourself? Do you want hot and nutritious meals served to your home? Meals are delivered Monday to Friday between 11:33 and 1:00. Call Surrey-North Delta Meals on Wheels at 604-588-6325. GOLDEN OPPORTUNTIES PROGRAMS The Fleetwood Community Centre asks seniors to drop by for the schedule of fitness, drop-in and registered programs offered. There is a wide variety of arts, dance, fitness, cards and more. Friendship Fridays Coffee mornings are the 3rd Friday of each month from 10:00am to noon. Phone 604-501-5030 for complete information. CPR PENSIONERS Meet the first Thursday of the month at 1:00pm. Held at Betheney-Newton Church, 14853 - 60th Ave., Surrey. All Canadian Pacific pensioners welcome to attend. Phone 604-882-2015 for complete information. CRISIS LINE VOLUNTEERS The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity, visit our website at www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line. Next training starts soon. Help Could Be Just a Call Away...24 Hours a Day. Everyday. DEVELOPING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS A 12 step program, Tuesdays at 7:30pm. located at 5673 200th St., Langley. North side entrance. Phone Dorothy at 604-581-3865. THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION Have you earned a Military Flying Badge associated with flying? Meet the fourth Wednesday of each month except July, August and December. At 1130 hours at the Crescent Beach Legion, 2643 - 128 St., Surrrey. Please call 604-531-5602. SINGLES 55 YEARS MEET Singles 55 years and up meet for active social events in Chilliwack, monthly birthday dinners, Picnics etc... Excellent fellowship we are part of a fun loving group. Contact Rodney at 604-824-8587 Please visit us online: todaysseniornewsmagazine.com 14 - Today’s Senior February, 2015 . . . NOTEBOOK SURREY - SUNNYSIDE ELDER CITIZEN’S ASSOC. Old time dancing at Sunnyside Hall, corner of 18th Ave. and 154th St. in south Surrey from 1 pm to 4 pm every Monday from Labour Day to middle of June. Live music (piano, violin and two guitars). Phone 604-538-3363 or 604-541-8890 TABLE TENNIS ANYONE? Sunrise Seniors at Chuck Bailey Rec Centre invite seniors table tennis players. All levels welcome. Tuesday and Thursday 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. For more information phone Mike 604 588 9877 VANCOUVER - PERPETUAL-MOTION INVENTORS And Gadgeteers meet every 2nd Monday from 7:009:00pm at Ariel Cafe, 73 Kingsway (at Broadway) Vancouver. GORDON NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE We offer “Nutritiuos Lunches” with classical music every Tuesday at 12 noon. Located at 1019 Broughton St., Vancouver. Phone 604-683-2554. HEALTH AND HOMECARE SOCIETY B. C. Family Respite Centre. Day and overnight program Tuesday at 12 noon. Located at 2711 East 49th St.,Vancouver. Phone 604-327-9525. VANCOUVER BRANCH BCGREA The Vancouver Branch of the BCGREA meets monthly excepte for July and August at 1:00pm on the second Monday of each month unless it falls on a holiday, it meets first Monday. Meetings are held at the BCGREU Building, 4911 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC. All retired government employees welcome. Contact info: 778-438-2575. WHITE ROCK - AIR CANADA PIONAIRS A 35 year old federally registered non profit organization of retired airline employees from Air Canada, Canadian Airlines International and previous Constituent Airlines. Meet for coffee in Vancouver, Ladner, West Vancouver, Richmond, Langley, White Rock, Coquitlam, Chilliwack & the Sunshine Coast monthly. See times on their web site: www.pionairs.ca and join our social gatherings. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY The Canadian Red Cross Medical Equipment Loan Service seeks volunteers at White Rock. Please phone 604-536-7911 or 604-531-7935 for complete information. PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUPS Monthly meetings in Vancouver, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford. For more details please call the Parkinson’s Society of B.C. at 1-800-668-3330. MIXED SINGLES OVER SIXTY The White Rock/South Surrey club an active social club with meetings every third Thursday of each month. Activities, outings and travel. Companionship, walking, golf, dining, theatre, travel and more. New members are welcome. Please contact Colin at 604-538-7799 or Pat at 604-531-3065. MEN’S PROBUS CLUB White Rock/South Surrey Invites retired and semiretired Professional, Business and other men to meet those with similar interests. Enjoy coffee, speakers and socializing on the 2nd Wed. of each month at 10:00am. At The Pacific Inn, 1160 King George Boulevard South Surrey. For information phone Jim at 604 531 5950. EVENING ROTARY CLUB A new evening dinner club is being established for South Surrey and White Rock area. Interested parties and former Rotarians please phone Lyle Konner at 604-5515370. EXCITING SNOOKER CLUB Calling all over 65. Do you want to meet new people? Do you want to have a great time playing a great game in your community? The Kent Street Activity Centre in White Rock is looking for new members to join this exciting club. Experience not required. From 9:00 to 4:30. Ladies only on Tuesdays from 9:00 to noon. Call 604-5412231 or call by at 1475 Kent Street in White Rock. SINGLES FREE THINKERS New in White Rock. Come share your favourite topic: Current events, an interesting article, or a humorous story etc. Let’s chit-chat about this and that. First Monday of each month 7:00-9:00pm. Call 604-536-6749 SINGLES FREE THINKERS W.R./Sth Surrey M.O.W.s. Hot, low salt, low fat, meals delivered Mon. Wed. and Fri. between 11.00am and 12.30pm. Some special diets available. Call Pat at 604 541 6325 for more information. Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland Edition NEW - OTHER 604 CONNECT A Lower Mainland initiative to help community groups get connected to the Internet. A partnership of local agencies wanting to make sure small groups don’t get left behind. Phone 604-257-3806. for info. B.C. FORUM The B.C. Federation of Retired Union Members offers information and membership applications. Please call Monica at 604-688-4565. THE VAUDEVILLIANS A non-profit Society of retired people who love to sing, dance and do comedy on a volunteer basis. If you would like to join us check out our website - thevaudevillians. com We are a fun loving group and would love to meet you. For more info call Pauline 604-451-5548 TELL YOUR STORY We retirees know that retirement’s about much more than financial planning. It’s time we shared our wealth of experience, wisdom and wit with each other and with those who are preparing for this major life change. We’re looking to collect true stories for a book about the history, challenges, joys and future of retirement. Give us a call in Gibson’s, B.C. at 1-604-886-8316. B.C. GOVERNMENT RETIRED EMPLOYEES Fraser Valley Branch, Abbotsford. Meetings held at 1:30pm on the 4th Monday of each month at MSA Museum 2313 ware street,. Phone 604-864-2916. FITNESS AND FUN Dancing to a wide variety of music, modern square dancing great exercise. Check out a free try-out, dancing in the Lower Mainland. Phone Janet or Roy at 604-9392789 for complete information. GLEN PINE ART CLUB Join us alternating (2nd and 4th of each month) Saturday mornings for fun and friendship. Phone Arcadia Robinson at 604-936-2263 for complete information. GLEN PINE BAND Come and jam with this Coquitlam band Mondays at 7:00pm. Phone Doris Tyson at 604-942-9682. MSOS CLUB 60+ White Rock, South Surrey Mixed Singles over 60+. Come and join us for friendship, outings and activities. Dancing, dinners out, golf, bowling, theatre, lunches and more. We meet once a month every 3rd Thursday. For complete information please call Carole at 604-590-4992. IN HOME SENIORS EXERCISE PROGRAM We will come to your house and provide a personal in home exercise program for you or your loved one, by a trained Gerontology Based Recreation Practitioner. Equipment provided. Currently working as a Recreation Director in a Senior’s Assisted Living Facility. Give Colin a call at 604-818-9407. FRIENDLY VISITORS Do you enjoy people? Would you like to spend a couple of hours a week visiting a senior in their home? Seniors Support Services invite you to become a Friendly Visitor. Please call 604541-9400. MISSION PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP Meets every 4th Monday of the month at 1:00pm. Country Garden Kitchen at Carrington House in Mission. Contact Cynthia at 604-406-8330. ELDER COLLEGE CHILLIWACK Provides adults over the age of 50 with access to educational learning opportunities for expanding your knowledge. For information call 604-702-2611. MISSION OAPO BRANCH #28 Meet at the Mission Seniors Centre, 10th and Taulbut the 2nd Friday of each month at 1:00pm. Entertainment when available. Phone 604-820-9121 or 604-826-8924 for complete information. TOASTMASTERS BY THE SEA Invites you to join our fun and friendly group. EverySunday @ White Rock Library @ 1:30 See you there, 604-536-2175 TOASTMASTERS CLUB We have many seniors in our various clubs at Toastmasters. A new club, meets at Pitt Meadows City Hall, 1200 Harris Road, Thursdays at 7:30pm ABBOTSFORD WEEKLY EUCHRE Meetings every Monday at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre at 2499 McMillan Rd., 7:00-9:30pm. Don Butler at 604-746-6930. BC’s QUEER RESOURCE CENTRE Qmunity’s Generations Program serves older and ageing members of the LGBT community 40 and over. Get support for the issues in your life from the community who understands you. Generations does advocacy, and offers sensitivity training to senior-serving organizations. Call 604-684-8449 for complete information. NEW - OTHER - CPR PENSIONERS Meet the first of the month at 1:00pm, Bethanay Newton Church, 14853 - 60th Ave., Surrey. Phone 8822015 for complete information. GLEN PINE 50Plus SOCIETY Located at Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Coaurt, Coquitlam, 1/4 block west of Pinetree and north of Glen Drive just south of City Hall Complex. Phone 604-9276940. Many activities including the WHO Group. RIDGE MEADOWS CHESS CLUB Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 noon to 5:00pm. The Act, (Arts Club Theatre), 11944 Haney Place. Maple Ridge Leisure Centre. Everyone Welcome, contact Chris at 604467-2426. SENIORS SERVICES SOCIETY Seniors Housing Information Program. An access portal for older adults looking for information on housing and Services. Access to BC Housing Registry. Limited Outreach Services available from 8:30-4:30pm or WalkIn. Phone 604-520-6621 for further information. SURREY SUPPORT GROUP Meets at the Newton Library community room on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12:30-2:00pm. For information Phone 778-278-3697. ABBOTSFORD SUPPORT GROUP Looking for a new home, meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2:00-3:30. For information Phone 1-800-567-8998. CHILLIWACK SUPPORT GROUP Meets at the YMCA, on Hocking Road on the 4th Wednesday of each month. For information Phone 1-800567-8998. MAPLE RIDGE CAREGIVERS Support Group. Parkinson’s Society of B.C. First Thurs. 10:00am to Noon. Call Elinor Verkerk at 604-4672768. BONSOR CHESS CLUB Bonsor Community Centre Seniors’ Chess meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon until 4:00pm. Holidays included. Everybody is welcome. More information call Alan at 604-299-6605. MUNICIPAL PENSION RETIREES ASSOCIATION The Municipal Pension Retirees Association, Tri Cities and District meet on Monday at Pasta Polo Restaurant, 2745 Barnet, Coquitlam. Phone E. Heffner at 778-2337136. DO YOU DESIRE HEALTHY AND LOVING RELATIONSHIPS? Co-dependence Anonymous can help you! Meets Monday at 7:30pm, One Way Club Society, 22270 North Ave., Maple Ridge. Call 604-836-1217 for complete information. COUNCIL OF SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION Cosco, an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. Anyone wishing to become members, or affiliate, give Ernie Bayer a call at 604-576-9734 or Fax 604-576-9733. CLOVERDALE SENIOR STAMP CLUB Meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month at 1:00pm at Cloverdale Seniors’ Centre 6022-176th Street. Beginners and advanced collectors welcome. For more information please call John at 604-574-3182. WHITE ROCK & DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB Meets 2:00pm Tuesdays at Cranley Hall, 2142 Cranley Drive, South Surrey. For club information please phone Eileen Davidson at 604-538-0496. MUNICIPAL PENSION RETIREES ASSOC. The MPRA Surrey District meet 4 times a year March, June, September, November at Surrey Firefighters Union Hall, 7357 144th St., Surrey. Phone Wally Gollub at 604-591-3538. SCANINAVION CLUB OF THE FRASER VALLEY Meet the 2nd Monday of each month except July and August. 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If it is, chances are your age is somewhere between 45 and 54 years old. That age group indicated the highest level of stress when it comes to retirement discussions, according to a survey entitled Franklin Templeton Investments 2014 Retirement Income Strategies and Expectations (RISE). In fact, 78 per cent indicated some level of stress about retirement, with 'running out of money' and 'health' being the top concerns for twothirds (66 per cent) of those surveyed. “While this age group is a decade or two away from retiring, it highlights the anxiety surrounding retirement as people are living longer, resulting in redefined expectations versus their parents' generation,” says Philip Bensen, senior vice president at Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. “An investment advisor can help you develop a tangible retirement plan that reflects where your savings are currently, plus the appropriate investments to assist in getting you where you want to be.” More information on long-term investing is available on websites such as franklintempleton.ca. 16 - Today’s Senior February, 2015 COZY CORNER “Let’s Talk” with Janet Isherwood A place for seniors and their families to speak out, share stories and ask questions. I was with some friends a few weeks back when both suffered from a fall. Something as simple as not turning on a light as one entered the bedroom and tripping over a box that had been left on the floor. Fortunately no serious damage was done and a few visits to the Chiropractor fixed Mavis’s shoulder but I could see how serious this fall could have been with a cabinet missing her head by inches. As we age, mobility often becomes an issue and maintaining good health as well as reducing tripping hazards in your home is most important. Falls can occur due to any number of reasons as you will read below. I have printed this before and say it again to reduce your risk of falling some guidelines have been listed for you. Fall Prevention: “stay alert and stay healthy”. Enjoy a walk increasing your physical activity and muscle strengthening. Take a trip to your local community center and relax while enjoying a swim or even better do water exercises to help strengthen your muscles, flexibility and balance. Proper diet and vitamins are important but consult your doctor first to see that you are taking the right supplements for your body, not mixing properly with your currant medications can cause side effects. When socializing watch the wine. I witnessed a fall over the holiday season that could have had a serious outcome. Get yearly checkups ensuring good vision and keep your glasses renewed. Hearing check-ups are just as important for balance. Find comfortable fitting shoes with good arches for better walking & balance. I then remembered an old article I had in my files and thought this was worth sharing. Are you at risk for falls? Do you ever feel dizzy? Do you take three or more medications? Do you drink alcohol frequently? Do you have foot problems? Do you have weak muscles or stiff joints? Do you have to rush to get to the bathroom? Do you have vision and/or hearing difficulties? Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you have trouble concentrating? Are you ever short of breath? Have you checked for safety hazards around your home? Do you walk in places that are uneven, slippery or icy? Do you have difficulty keeping your balance? What can I do to prevent falls? If you answered "yes" to several of the risk factors listed above, you should meet with your doctor to discuss your concerns. Remember: Falls are NOT a normal part of aging! You can make changes to your living areas and your behaviors that will help to reduce your risk. Try to use the same drug store for all of your prescription and non-prescription drug needs. Many drug stores will track your medications and can alert you to any problems or side effects. If you take a number of different medicines, Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland Edition review these periodically with your doctor. NEVER share or use someone else's medicine Make your home safer to help prevent falls. Some suggestions: Safety checklist: Make sure electric cords and plugs are in good shape and out of the way. Are your stairways well lit, have sturdy handrails and are free of all objects. Make sure of your footing before you climb. Care full of loose rugs in your home. Make sure your bathtub has a tub rail and a nonslip surface. Over one-third of people aged 65 and over will fall at least once each year. Falls are the most common cause of injury and the sixth leading cause of death for seniors. Canadians spend about $3 billion a year on medical care for fall-related injury and women are 3 times more likely than men to be hospitalized for a fall-related injury. 40 per cent of falls that require hospitalization involve hip fractures. Half of the people who have a hip fracture never regain their pre-fall level of functioning. I have said it before and will once again repeat this article for safety reasons. INSIDE & OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME 1. See that walking surfaces to and from the house are even. If necessary, provide a ramp not stairs for future entrances. 2. Is your home well lit? Install sensors to control your lights in and outside the house. 3. If your home has outside steps, provide a nonskid surface. 4. Are your doors easy to use? A lever handle can make access easier. If your eyesight is an issue, use colored door frames for a clearer view of the doors. 5. Make sure door locks are easy to use yet allow maximum security. 6. Install a peephole at eye height or install an intercom so you do not have to open your door. 7. Within your home install handrails along corridors if you have poor balance or mobility issues. 8. Washrooms - install toilet and bathtub rails for weight bearing and easy movability. 9. See that toilet paper is in an easy accessible spot. 10. See that tubs or showers have a nonskid floor. 11. Adjust the water temperature in the home so that the fear of scalding water is not an issue. 12. Place a drop box under the mailbox for easier pickup. 13. Have a small fire extinguisher installed near the stove in the kitchen. 14. Storage - do not place items above head level when storing items in all rooms of your home. 15. Have a flash light ready for an emergency. 16. Make sure no summer hoses are left out where ice can form making a slippery surface. 17. See that all leaves and debris left on the sidewalks are cleared. 18. See that no tree branches are hanging low or plants that can catch on a seniors clothing. 19. See that proper foot wear is worn in winter weather. Have you done a safety check in the home of your aging parents? While these were just a few suggestions on preparing your home remember you want your home to be comfortable and safe where everything is easily accessible. I look forward to speaking with you all again next month. Let’s talk, email your comments to: [email protected] FORT LANGLEY The historic Village of Fort Langley is the Birth Place of British Columbia! In 1827 the National Historical site was 31 miles (50km) from the mouth of the Fraser River, and where George Simpson, the Canadian governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, ordered a fort to be built as an accessible coast depot for inland trade of New Caledonia. The Company’s first fort, built on Coast Salish territory, was l35xl20 feet with two bastions, and four foot wide gallery all round. It was named for Thomas Langley, a prominent stockholder and company director. The fort became a major center for agriculture products, some of which wereshipped to Northern Russia posts, while salted salmon, secured in cedar barrels made by local coopers, were exported to the Sandwich Islands. White cedar lumber, and shingles were shipped to Hawaiian Islands. Employees at the fort wed Native women, and set up farms, and the workforce was of Hawaiians, First Nations People, English and Scots. In 1839 the Fort Langley was relocated 2.5 miles (4km) up the Fraser River, but fire destroyed it after ten months. It was rebuilt in 1840. Seven years later, in 1847, the last brigade left the Columbia, and the fort became terminus for interior regiments. In 1850, the fort was the center of farmlands, Victoria, a fur post, and New Caledonia, a fur trading region! In 1852 the Hudson's Bay Company had agriculture interests from the territory of Washington to Fort Langley, supplying the Russian fur company in the north. Gold was found in the Fraser River in 1858, and as thousands of gold seekers flooded the region, the British Parliament created the Colony of British Columbia on August 2, with Sir James Douglas, the first governor, presiding over the official proclamation at the Big House in Fort Langley, November 19, l858! Chief Justice was Matthew Baillie Begbie. Not long after the proclamation, Fort Langley's strategic and economic importance declined as the trading routes with California, Alaska and Hawaii just withered away. By the year 1886, Fort Langley was no longer a Hudson's Bay trading post. Today the historical heritage of Fort Langley lives on. Old buildings have been restored, while others built to the old l927 code. You can pan for gold, feel the fur pelts, converse with costumed interpreters, and stroll the Fort-to-Fort trail between the original site of the fort in Derby Reach Regional Park and today’s historical site. A walk of the olden day fur traders! Tree-lined Glover and Mavis Road brings one back to the l9th. century, with antique stores, and artwork. Douglas Day, November l9, celebrates the birth of British Columbia. The Fort enjoys a variety of festivals, including the Cranberry Festival! Thomas Langley inherited his brother Nicholas's stock in the Hudson's Bay Company, in l793. He held this position until his death, August 5, 1829. Nothing is known of his birth. Brother Nicholas passed away at Lymington, Hampshire, in 1783. Sir James Douglas, ‘The Father of British Columbia’, was born at Demerara, Guyana, August l5, l803, and died at Victoria, B.C., August 2, l877. Sir George Simpson was born at Dingwall, Scotland, circa 1787, and passed away September, 1860. The entire British held mainland north of United States boundary and west of the Rockies, was called New Caledonia. Interior south of the Thompson River and north of California was named by the Hudson’s Bay Company, the Columbia District. Margaret Moffatt [email protected] Fraser Valley/Lower Mainland Edition Today’s Senior February, 2015 - 17 Willemstad, Curacao World Heritage City Article by Chris Millikan Disembarking at Curacao, we feel like we’re stepping into fairyland. Turquoise waters sparkle, Dutch-styled buildings boast dazzling colours… and locals welcome us with, ‘Bon Bini.’ Within minutes, air-conditioned taxis rescue us from the hot curbside and whisk us across elegantly arched Queen Juliana Bridge to Fort Amsterdam, in the heart of old Willemstad. Once guarding against enemy ships and pirates, this 1635 citadel still overlooks the harbour’s entrance. The pink, open-air Trolley Train seems perfect for our city tour. Guide Rosa smiles, “Dutchstyled, our colonial buildings are unique here in the Caribbean.” Chugging along Sha Caprilleskade, she points out wooden boats from Venezuela docking together to form the renowned Floating Market. “Here, vendors have sold fresh fish, fruit, vegetables, honey and cigars from their boats for generations,” she tells us. Across the Queen Wilhelmina drawbridge lie beautiful mansions built in the Scharloo neighborhood during the1880s. Rosa recounts, “At one time our buildings were just whitewashed…until one Governor complained about the blinding effects. He ordered multi-coloured exteriors…and as paint company owner, became rich!” These homes in paint box colours trimmed with white exemplify Jewish prosperity. White wrought iron fences surround many. Some feature gables, others verandas with cascading scarlet bougainvillea. Stopping at the ornate green Wedding Cake House affords photo ops at Willemstad’s most photographed building. One classy red manor house has become Venezuela’s embassy. And at the end of the street, a gold home with red-tiled roof is Curacao’s Radio Hoyer. Some homes are not yet refurbished. “Made with coral, rock and concrete containing sea sand, these houses easily deteriorate and sometimes collapse due to leaching salts,” Rosa explains. “And to keep their look fresh, they need painting every 6 months and plastering every 2 years. With such expensive upkeep, many owners abandoned them.” A stop at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary reveals an austere, gold-ochre exterior, built in1870. Inside, we find the cathedral light and airy; in one alcove, an artist from Guadeloupe used recycled materials to create a magnificent mosaic of Mary. Passing by Mikve Israel Emanuel, we learn that it replaced an earlier synagogue in 1865. In colonial times, Sephardic Jews had found religious freedom in Curacao, developing into a thriving community by the mid-17thcentury. Artifacts and icons illustrating their early lives and customs are exhibited at the Jewish Cultural Museum downtown. Our trolley ride ends at Fort Amsterdam where the town began. Strolling the citadel’s shaded courtyard, we note Fortchurch, an historic Protestant Church, current government offices next door and the Governor's Palace. “That black mark high on the front wall recalls a British cannonball fired in 1804 during an unsuccessful month long siege,” Rosa smiles. As our tour ends, some take taxis to the ship; we find our own way back along a scenic 2-kilometer walk. We cross pedestrian-only Queen Emma Bridge, a one-of-a-kind, pontoon bridge linking Willemstad’s two historic districts. Fondly nicknamed ‘Swinging Old Lady,’ it swings open regularly to allow access to Willemstad, one of the world’s busiest ports. Looking back across the bay we see the 18th-century waterfront buildings from the other side, their reflections dancing in the bay and captivate us. Then, browsing among waterside handicraft stalls, we amble on through the 19th-century Rif Fort where little shops, bars and eateries surround the courtyard. In one shop, we sample orange flavoued liqueurs, in another, piquant cheeses. Armed with local blue Curacao, Gouda wheels and chocolates for our homefolks, we cross a small park and rejoin shipmates aboard Carnival’s Freedom. With UNESCO World Heritage status and its FINALLY I CAN EAT! 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Phone 604-308-7669 Location , 15515-70b 24Ave. or Facebook- adamdentureclinic. 3-1 Science helps get olives to our tables (NC) Did you know that one kilogram of olives needs more than 3,000 litres of water to thrive? Yet despite this, olives are one of the most extensively grown fruit crops in the world. Olive trees, like all crops, must compete with weeds for the available water, which is why farmers have traditionally tilled the soil up to a half a dozen times a year to control the weeds. Unfortunately, running manual equipment through the soil to rip out weeds allows precious soil moisture to escape, increasing the need for irrigation. Advancements in crop protection products have allowed producers to control weeds through the use of herbicides, reducing tillage and saving soil moisture. In fact, research shows that no-till weed control with herbicides can lead to a 25 per cent increase in soil moisture and a 16 per cent boost in crop production. Senior to Senior A FREE SERVICE FOR SENIORS A column enabling Seniors to meet Seniors for companionship and outings only. Limited to 40 words. Publisher’s discretion as to publishing as presented. Always use caution with strangers! Money should never be involved! No Phone Calls Please! SEND BY MAIL TO - SENIOR TO SENIOR Box 61533 Brookswood P.O., Langley, B.C. V3A 8C8 or Fax to: 604-574-1964 - Senior Male, Financially secure, would like to meet sincere and loyal lady who likes dinning out, travelling, concerts, movies etc.. For permanent relationship. Lets meet for coffee. Cell 604-600-3539 - Would like to meet a companion 75 years or older. 1-604-876-5602 by Mel Kositsky How will you be spending the Coldest Night of the Year? Some people will be walking and raising funds for a designated charity on Saturday, February 21 in what has become an organized national event. It is a fun, family event walking for the hungry, homeless and hurting in 65 communities across Canada. The two, five and 10km walks get people outside and raising funds for their favourite local charity. Since 2011, the Coldest Night of the Year has raised $4.9 million. There are 19 locations participating in British Columbia this year including Abbotsford, Langley, Surrey (and Cloverdale), Maple Ridge, White Rock, New Westminster and Vancouver. For information or to register, see coldestnightoftheyear.org. By the time you read this column the Seattle Seahawks (hopefully) will have won their second straight Super Bowl. Not because they have the best and most talented players - their success lies with their performance as a team - and football is a team sport. The money hungry National Football League probably regrets its scheduling error with the early February big game. Look to changes in future schedules so they can dominate the sports market even more in future years during January and February.. What's in a name? Does it really lead to success in life? Who knows? But B.C.'s Vital Statistics Agency can tell you the most popular names given to babies. There were 43,925 babies born in B.C. in 2013, with 22,491 boys and 21,434 girls. Olivia was the most used name for girls and Liam for boys. Other most popular names were Ethan, Mason, Lucas and Benjamin. The most chosen female names were Emma, Sophia, Emily and Ava. Extra Tidbit: for those still drawing a regular pay cheque every two weeks, you will be getting an extra one in 2015 due to the way the calendar falls. Normally you have 26 pay periods, but this year, because January 1, 2016 falls on a Friday, you will likely get paid on the Thursday (being the last day of the year), according to those who people have too much time on their hands and like to figure out these things. Don't forget your sweetheart on February 14. This year Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday so expect all restaurants to be very busy. So make those reservations early! 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We have been educated in Denture over implants providing denture over implant treatments and will work in co-ordination with your current dental provider or one that we have great confidence in. Patients are always pleasantly surprised by the pain free and easy transition into dentures on implants. If you are wondering if implants could improve your life please contact the office. At the Brookswood Denture Clinic we concentrate our efforts on denture and partial fabrication and delivery directly to our patients. Did you know that Denturists are dental professionals trained to do ALL aspects of the denture fabrication? Denture services are our expertise. We complete the chair side impressions, fittings and measurements as well as complete all the necessary laboratory fabrications right in our in-office laboratory. Losing all or some of your teeth and living with removable dentures or partials can be very difficult. As a denture wearer, you may be suffering from many issues that can cause a great deal of physical and emotional distress and have significant impact on your quality of life. When you visit our office we will personally create your dentures keeping in mind your facial characteristics, the colour of your eyes, your hair and complexion and your current challenges in wearing dentures. We promise to give you all of your denture options at your free consultation. Laugh, Talk, Eat, Live! This is what our patients say: n Dear Brookswood, How could I ever forget. Every time I see my lovely smile, I am reminded of your great work! In fact, we were on a cruise this past spring and one dear gentleman told me I had ‘the nicest smile on the boat.’ I couldn’t help but agree. You do great smiles! Francis n I just wanted to send you a note of thanks for all your thoughtfulness and caring in the past ten months. It was just awful to lose all of my teeth but because of all of you, you have made it a lot easier to deal with everything. I love my new teeth. You did a great job. Thanks again for a great group of caring people. Take care, Bonnie n I want to thank you and your staff for being so accommodating to me and my needs. I especially want to thank you for changing my life. I can eat and speak again with confidence. I can’t thank you enough. I truly appreciate all you have done. Linda Creating a Natural & Confident Smile 3 Complete and Partial Dentures 3 Precision Dentures 3 Partial Dentures with Invisible Clasps 3 Cosmetic Options 3 Removable or Fixed Dentures on Implants 3 Repairs and Relines (Same day service) 3 Soft liners for sensitive gums 3 Private and Comfortable Atmosphere “We are known and appreciated for our innovation, quality and excellent service www.yourdenture.com 604.530.9936 #102 20103–40 Ave, Langley Private and Comfortable Atmosphere
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