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West Hillhurst Go-Getters Association
February 2015 Newsletter
.50 cents per copy
The Go-Getters have fun!
Contact us at:
1940 – 6 Avenue NW
Calgary, AB T2N 0W3
Phone: (403) 283-3720
Fax:
(403) 283-3744
Office Hours are from 8:30am – 4:00pm
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gogetters.ca
Vision & Mission Statements
Vision: “To provide a welcoming meeting
place for adults in social, recreational,
intellectual and educational activities which
greatly improves their sense of well-being”.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2
President’s Message
4
Professional Services
6
Travel & Activities
11
Donations Made Easy
14
February Calendar
Mission: “Go-Getters adults connecting for
support, community and friendship.”
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President’s Message
for the trips and tours. Several
months ago we instituted a $5
surcharge which has been adopted by
the participants. Now we are having
people attend other activities who do
not wish to renew or take out a
membership. At our last Board
Meeting, the decision was made to
levy the same $5 over and above the
regular fee charged for the activity,
effective immediately. This is being
done to respect those who do
continue to renew their memberships.
January is almost over now and
February is upon us. There are not
too many days/weeks left for this
winter season. I hope that the warm
weather continues and then we won’t
feel envious of those that have
travelled to warmer areas of the
world.
I have just suffered through the
cough that lasts for a long time. I
can empathize with you on this one
since I rarely get sick, but I am on
the mend, unless I have a relapse like
some of you have.
Again, have a wonderful month.
Here’s a bouquet to you all.
February has several days to
remember. The first is Valentine’s
Day, a day to share with loved ones,
be it family or friends. We all need to
feel appreciation and love and to
share the same with others. We are
blessed to have our Go-Getters
family.
Vi Sommerfeld
President
The second day of importance is
Family Day. What plans have you
made for the day? Maybe visiting
with children or grandchildren, or
shopping with them? Since my family
does not live close by, I will be
phoning them to see how they are
doing.
NEXT
Mark Twain said, “To get the full
value of joy you must have people to
divide it with.” February seems to be
a good month to do that.
February 9th at 1:30 p.m.
The Go-Getters promotes many
activities for the members at a
nominal fee. Sometimes family
members or friends wish to register
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WHGG Board of Directors
Executive
Vi Sommerfeld ................................................President
Diane Allen……..............................................Vice-President
Marie Bakay………………………………….Secretary
Pat Weatherley.................................................Treasurer
Directors
Margaret Carter – Special Events Committee
Diane Fabes – Special Events Committee
Marie Gay – Special Events Committee
Aline Greaves – Travel Committee
Estelle Matthews – Board Governance Committee
Carol Labrecque – Library/ Remembrance Committee
Marj Runciman – Bingo Committee
Rita Neufeld – Telephone Committee
Bingo
Phyllis Paksi…………………………………..Bingo Chairperson
Office Staff
Carole Saviak ([email protected])...............Administrator
Cassandra Towpich ([email protected]).....Program Coordinator
Your West Hillhurst GoGetters Board represents
you! We support open communication
and encourage you to give us your kudos
and constructive comments. Please
provide comments in writing (signed and
dated) so we can review them at the next
available Board meeting. Please deliver
all comments to the office in a sealed
envelope addressed to the board.
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Facility Closures
February 16th, 2015 for
Family Day
Professional Services
Service Coordinator Annette JordanSackmann is available to be contacted.
If you need help or require information on
outreach services, call her (403) 705-0593
ext. 104.
Reflexologist (Members & Non Members can
book Reflexology treatments)
Christiane Pachet, BN, RCRT, is on site
from 9:15 am – 2:30 pm. $25.00 for a ½
hour foot treatment OR $50.00 for 1 hour
hand treatment. Direct Cell Ph# (403) 6204750 to call if you are ill over the weekend
and need to cancel. *Next clinic dates are
Monday, February 23rd & March 16th.
February
There is a minimum of 3 appointments that need
to be booked before the reflexologist will come in.
Last minute reflexology cancelations are becoming
an issue. For Monday appointments, you must
cancel by noon on the prior Friday. If cancellation
does not happen by this time, you will be required
to pay for your appointment. Exceptions will be
made for illness. Call our office to book your
appointment.
Foot Doctor
DR. GREG SOMER takes his appointments
from 8:30 am – 2:15 pm. Please call the
office to book your appointment.
Next Foot Clinic: February 17th, 2015.
Please be aware that last minute cancelations
are becoming an issue. We are aware that weather
does play havoc but if enough cancelations
keep happening, we may lose our podiatrist as it will
not be feasible for him to come in. If you have booked
an appointment, please do your best to attend.
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Cholka, Delores
Judd, Jacquelyn
Kozak, Maureen
Danyluk, Vonnie
Fehr, Mildred
Ridley, Sharon
Williams, Fred
Becker, Doug
Prior, Margaret
Ewasiuk, Dick
Matwe, Leon
Baylor, Dorothy
Bakay, Marie
Maida, Batista
Dry, Denice
Thomas, Randall
Hutton, Elsie
Shemko, Ernie
Prunkl, Jean
Tepoorten, Lois
Campbell, June
Sundberg, Maureen
Schneider, Anne
SHOPPING ANYONE?
New Members:
WEEKLY GROCERY SHOPPING
WE HAVE SOME BRAND NEW
MEMBERS THAT WE WOULD LIKE TO
WELCOME. WHEN YOU MEET THEM,
PLEASE SAY HELLO!
We go every Friday at 8:45 a.m. and alternate
weekly between the North Hill Safeway and
the Brentwood Co-op. You must be in our bus
boundary to be picked up. Cost is $4.00.
If you would like to go, please call the
office to put your name on the list. Please let
us know by Thursday at 4pm if you plan to
attend or not. Thank you.
Alva Smith
Donald McKinnon
Kay Wilford
ONE…
MONTHLY WAL-MART SHOPPING
One tree can start a forest
One smile can begin a friendship
One hand can lift a soul
One word can frame a goal
One candle can wipe out darkness
One laugh can conquer gloom
One hope can raise your spirits
One touch can show you care
One life can make the difference
Be that one today
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH
NORTHLAND MALL
COST: $4.00
TIME: 11:00 A.M.
We go to Wal-Mart once a month and we
alternate between the Northland Mall store
and the Westbrook Mall store. If you wish to
go, call the office to put your name on the bus
list. Please let us know by the Thursday,
before 4:00pm if you plan to attend.
~www.LUNGevity.org
DID YOU KNOW…
Smitty’s has a Senior’s Club (60 plus)
Want a unique gift idea?
Why not buy some gift certificates from the
Go-Getters!
They can be used towards any activity or class
You can get your registration forms here at the GoGetters. There is a yearly registration fee of $2.00
and it includes:
in the club.

15% discount every day at participating
locations across Canada when you show
your membership card
 $5.00 coupon when you register

You will receive a letter prior to your
birthday for a free entrée
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Travel & Activities
If you travel with us and you have any special medical needs that we should be aware of, please inform the office. All
information is kept completely confidential. Note! You must sign up at the Club AND pay for your tickets BEFORE the
deadline date. Seats are CONFIRMED ONLY AFTER TICKET IS PURCHASED.
Please book your trips early! Tickets are first-come, first-served and can sell out quickly. Trips will be cancelled if the
minimum number of people have not signed up and paid by the cutoff date. The cutoff date is 1 week prior for events
that haven’t sold out. Minimums: in town - 10 people, out of town - 15 people.
Non-Members who would like to join in on trips must pay an extra $5.00 Fee
NO REFUNDS, IF YOU CAN’T MAKE A TRIP, YOU MUST FIND YOUR OWN REPLACMENT and list information will not be
provided for confidentiality reasons.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE TRAVEL DEPARTURE TIME.
Bus will not wait for late arrivals. Trip days: if possible, please park on far side of the community centre so handicap
parking is left open.
Tues.
Feb. 3
SK4U: Seniors Tech Talks begin
Fri.
Feb. 6
Games Night
Mon.
Feb. 9
Mon.
Feb. 9
Monthly Luncheon
(Volunteer Draw)
Board Meeting
Fri.
Feb. 13
Bridge Party
Tues.
Feb. 17
Foot Clinic with Dr. Somer
Wed.
Feb. 18
Good Food Box Order Due Date
Wed.
Feb. 18
Thurs.
Feb. 19
Stage West:
And then the lights went out…
Chinese Cultural Centre
Sat.
Feb. 21
Parade of Nations
Mon.
Feb. 23
Thurs.
Feb. 26
Reflexology w/Christiane
(By appointment only)
Century Casino
Fri.
Feb. 27
St. Peters Players
Fri.
Feb. 27
Walmart Shopping trip
At Northland Mall
Register with
Summit Kids
$2.00
10:00am
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
$10.00/Member
$15.00/Guest
--
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$4.00/Member
$5.00/Guest
By appointment only
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
$20.00sm, $25.00md,
$30.00Lg
$50.00/Member
$55.00/Guest
$23.00/Member
$28.00/Guest
$40.00/Member
$45.00/Guest
$25.00 ½ hr. Foot
$50.00 1 hr. Hand
$10.00/Member
$15.00/Guest
$40.00/Member
$45.00/Guest
$4.00
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1:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cut off is 4:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
9:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
February Monthly Luncheon
Century Casino
Monday, February 9th, 2015
Time: 12:00pm
Cost: $10.00
Menu: Sheppard’s Pie, Salad & Desert
The volunteer draw for the $50.00 gift certificate
will be held at this luncheon.
Thursday, February 26th, 2015
Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm
Cost: $10.00
Lunch on your own
A day outing to see if your luck is in play. Try
the slots or tables, spend time with friends.
STAGE WEST
Wednesday, February 18th, 2015
Time: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $50.00
SHOW : AND THEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT
St. Peters Players
Friday, February 27, 2015
Time: 4:30pm – 10:30pm
Cost: $40.00
The Wizard of OZ is coming to St. Peters
Players. Partake in a roast beef dinner while
being transported to the land of OZ. Don’t
worry, as “there is no place like home”, we’ll
make sure to get to back on our magic bus.
A chilling saga of dames, deceit and writer’s block.
Staring down an impossible deadline, author
Thomas Levine is starting to unravel. With the
publisher breathing down his neck and the landlady
clamoring for the rent, Thomas will have to find
some way to pull it all together and write himself
out of this mess… before the lights go out.
Lunch Box Theatre
Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $40.00
Show: Ivanka Chews the Fat
Lunch Included
Chinese Cultural Centre
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: $23.00
Lunch included,
Museum on your own
Ivanka takes a turn at motivational speaking
and shares her life's wisdom by offering
Ivanka's 10-Point Personal Tune-Up or "take a
check-up from the neck-up!" She is out to help
those who spend their lives worrying about
being fat and out-of-shape, and offers wisdom
and advice to folks who fret about getting old.
After the show, have lunch at the Hi Ball
Restaurant and enjoy the Chinese buffet.
Learn the history of the Chinese community in
Calgary in their award-winning exhibit hall. The
Museum is located at the lower level of the Culture
Centre showcasing rare replicas of different
Chinese artifacts. Museum entrance fee is $3.00,
which you must pay on your own. Chinese buffet
lunch included at the cultural centre.
Parade of nations
Chinook Mall
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Time: 4:30pm – 10:30pm
Cost: $40.00
Thursday, March 26th, 2015
Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm
Cost: $10.00
Lunch on your own
Take a ride out to Strathmore, AB and enjoy
an evening out. Try food from all over the
world, take in the flag bearing ceremony and
The Calgary Fiddlers for entertainment.
Take a ride to Chinook mall and check out
Nordstrom. Have lunch at the Bazille restaurant or
grab something quick at the food court. It is your
day to shop, visit and cruise the mall.
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Line Dancing
Have a laugh:
January
– March
2015
(No class Feb. 12th)
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Cost: $50.00 for 10 classes
Instructor: Paula Callihoo
Mosey on in to join this fun and dynamic class.
We have started another 10 week session that
is sure to get you moving to the music.
Register in the office for your spot in class.
15th
26th,
Senior Citizens Texting Code…..
ATD – At the doctors
BFF – Best friend fell
BTW – Bring the wheelchair
BYOT – Bring your own teeth
FWIW – Forget where I was
GGPBL – Gotta go Pacemaker battery low
GHA – Got heartburn again
IMHO – Is my hearing-aid on?
LMDO – Laughing my dentures out
OMMR – On my massage recliner
OMSG – Oh my! Sorry, Gas
ROFLACGU – Rolling on floor laughing and
can’t get up
TTYL – Talk to you louder
Zumba Gold
Grab a water bottle and try this low impact class
with instructor Deana Michtich. Zumba Gold is
Fridays, January 16th – February 27th, 2015 (no
class Fri. Feb. 6th) from 9:30am – 10:15am. Cost is
$30.00 for the 6 week session, come to the office
to purchase your spot in class.
Sudoku Puzzle:
Trips & Events Coming Soon
More details to follow in March’s Newsletter
Easter Bonnet Afternoon
Friday, March 20, 2015
Italian Night
Friday, March 27, 2015
Where on earth did you get that?
Airdrie, AB
Thursday, April 9th, 2015
Go-Getters Fun Casino
Friday, April 24th, 2015
Stage West – Monty Python’s Spamalot
Wednesday, April 29th, 2015
Southern AB Jubliee Auditorium tour
Saint Vladimir Cultural Centre
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February 18th, 2015
…And Then, the Lights
Went Out
By Andy Garland
“The clever plot-line is full
of unexpected turns.” Red Deer Advocate
Written by an Alberta-born and educated playwright and set in Edmonton during a heat wave,
“And Then, the Lights Went Out” is a chilling saga of dames, deceit and writer’s block. Staring
down an impossible deadline, author Thomas Levine is starting to unravel. Whether brought on
by the heat or the stress, the fictional characters from his detective novel-in-progress are dropping
in on him in his apartment, offering literary advice and drinking all of his liquor. With the
publisher breathing down his neck and the landlady clamoring for the rent, Thomas will have to
find some way to pull it all together and write himself out of this mess… before the lights go out.
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WEEKLY GAMES
Game
Day
Time
Cost
Euchre
Monday
1:00 p.m.
$3.00
Monday Night
6:45 p.m.
$3.00
Saturday
10:45 a.m.
$3.00
Canasta
(Hand & Foot)
Tuesday
1:00 p.m.
$3.00
Crib
Thursday
1:00 p.m.
$3.00
Scrabble
Thursday
6:45 p.m.
$3.00
Bridge
(Contract/Rubber)
Exercise Classes
Qi Gong
Monday
11:00 a.m.
On-going
$2.00
Tai Chi
Tuesday
Thursday
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
On-going
$2.00
Line Dancing
Thursdays
9:30 a.m.
Starting Jan. 15th
$50.00 for
10 classes
Zumba Gold
Fridays
9:30 a.m.
Starting Jan. 16th
$30.00 for
6 classes
Regularly scheduled events
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
9:30 a.m.
Carpet
Bowling
10:00 a.m.
Tai Chi
12:00 p.m.
Bingo
11:00 a.m.
Tai Chi
8:45 a.m.
Grocery
Shopping
10:45 a.m.
Bridge
11:00 a.m.
Qi Gong
1:00 p.m.
Canasta
1:00 p.m.
Cribbage
6:45 p.m.
Scrabble Club
1:00 p.m.
Euchre
6:45 p.m.
Bridge
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Donations Made Easy:
West Hillhurst Go-Getters
(S.C.) Association - Donation Form
In Memorium
PLEASE PRINT:
Donor’s Name:___________________________
If this is a memorial donation, please provide the name
of the person being honoured, and contact information
for the family member who should receive an
acknowledgement:
Full Address: ____________________________
Memorial to: ____________________________
Donation Amount: $______________________
Payment by:
Send Attn. To: __________________________
Cash
Cheque
(Tax Receipts issued for $10+)
Full Address: ____________________________
A charitable donation receipt for all donations of $10.00 or more.
Make Donation cheque payable to: West Hillhurst Go-Getters
Mailing address: 1940 6 Ave. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 0W3
Are you or members of your family looking for an easy way to donate to the Go-Getters? You can
now donate online and use your credit card or even Interac! And it is easy to do! Just go to our
website and click the Donate Now button located on all of the tabs. You will be taken to the
“Canada Helps!” website and directly to the Go-Getters Giving Page where you can donate to us.
It’s that easy! You will receive a tax receipt by email from Canada Helps. You can make the
donation in your name or in honor a loved one. Donate today!
A Great way to help your centre is to donate your….
Bucks.
With your donations we are able to purchase items we may otherwise not get.
Example: kitchen pots and pans. There is a jar in the office to drop them in.
Go-Getters BINGO is held EVERY WEDNESDAY afternoon starting with Nickels & Early Bird (shaded/unshaded) at
12:00 noon followed by Regular Bingo starting at 12:45 p.m. and includes Pot of Gold, Double Action, 6 page program,
Super Bonanza, concluding with “Wild for Bingo” (Satellite). Featured progressives include Early Bird (shaded/unshaded)
& Pot of Gold that starts the second half of the program. Loonie pot is also available as are 2 different pull ticket Nevada’s
BINGO CARD PRICES
Nickel
(3 Page Booklet)
6 cards
9 cards
12 cards
15 cards
Prices
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
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Gold Bingo Card
$1.00 each
$6.00
$9.00
$12.00
$15.00
Our New Years Eve Bingo was a blast. We had 58 people come out to play and celebrate
with us. Donald Harris wrote a poem for the event. We thought it would be fun to share:
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The next Good Food Box order due
date is Wednesday, February 18th
by 4pm with the Go-Getters. What
Volunteer Incentive!
Go-Getters has arrived at an incentive to
try to help bring in volunteers. We are
going to have a quarterly draws for
volunteers who donate their time. One
ballot can be entered into our draw box for
each one hour completed in volunteer
time. We will be drawing for a $50.00 gift
card of the winner’s choice. The next
draw will be held on February 9th, 2015.
The draw box and ballots will be kept in
the office. Please contact the office if you
are willing to volunteer!
is the Good Food Box?
The Good Food Box (GFB) is a program
under the Community Kitchen Program of
Calgary whereby you can purchase fresh
fruits and vegetables at a very low cost.
The Good Food Box is a hands-up
program as opposed to hands-out. We
offer all Calgarians’ sustainable access to
nutritious food to ensure that no one has
to go hungry. The boxes are put together
and delivered to various depots by
dedicated volunteers who along with The
Community Kitchen desire to see
individuals and families accessing
affordable nutritious food.
Community News and Events
SK4U: Summit Seniors Classes
Box Options
Summit Kids for you is holding some
“Tech Talks” for seniors. They will be held
in the Go-Getters room on the dates listed
below. To register, you can email
[email protected] or sign up in the main
WHCA office with Alex from Summit Kids.
Cost is $15.00 plus GST for each
individual class or $75.00 plus GST for all
6 classes. You do not need a WHCA
membership, your Go-Getter membership
works for these classes. You must be age
50+ to register.
Small Box:
$20, 20-25lbs
Medium Box: $25, 30-35lbs
Large Box:
$30, 40-45lbs
PLEASE NOTE: These weights are just
an approximate. Weights will vary
depending on produce size and
density.
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February
SUN
MON
1
TUE
2
Carpet Bowling 9:30
WED
THU
3
4
Qi Gong 11:00
Euchre 1:00
Tai Chi 10:00
Crib 1:00
Bridge 6:45
Canasta 1:00
Scrabble Club
6:45 p.m.
9
10
Qi Gong 10:00
Tai Chi 10:00
Monthly Luncheon
12:00
(Volunteer Draw)
Canasta 1:00
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Bingo
12:00
Euchre 1:00
SAT
5
(SK4U) Summit
Tech computer
class 10:00
8
Bingo
12:00
FRI
6
Line Dancing 9:30
Safeway 8:45
Tai Chi 11:00
NO ZUMBA
Games Night
6:30 p.m.
7
Bridge 10:45
12
NO LINE DANCING
Co-op 8:45
13
Tai Chi 11:00
Zumba Gold 9:30
Crib 1:00
Bridge Party
6:00 p.m.
14
Bridge 10:45
Scrabble Club
6:45 p.m.
Board Meeting 1:30
Bridge 6:45
15
16
Facility Closed
(this includes no
bridge)
17
Foot Clinic 8:30
18
Bingo
12:00
Tai Chi 10:00
19
Line Dancing 9:30
Tai Chi 11:00
20
Safeway 8:45
Zumba Gold 9:30
Stage West 10:30
Canasta 1:00
Good Food Box
Orders Due
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Bridge 10:45
Parade Of
Nations 4:30
Chinese Cultural
Centre 11:00
Crib 1:00
Scrabble Club
6:45 p.m.
22
23
Reflexology 9:00
Carpet Bowling 9:30
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(SK4U) Summit
Tech computer
class 10:00
25
Bingo
12:00
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Line Dancing 9:30
Tai Chi 11:00
Zumba Gold 9:30
St. Peter’s Players
4:30
Qi Gong 11:00
Tai Chi 10:00
Crib 1:00
Euchre 1:00
Canasta 1:00
Scrabble Club
6:45 p.m.
Bridge 6:45
Century Casino
9:30
14
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Co-op 8:45
Wal-Mart
Northland Mall
11:00
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Bridge 10:45