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Monthly Newsletter February 2015
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Courtenay Recreation - Florence Filberg Centre
411 Anderton Avenue
Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6
Oﬃce Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: 250-338-1000
Facility opens at 7:00 am
Evergreen Lounge - Food Service
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Closed Saturdays except when speciﬁed
Kitchen Phone: 250-338-1953
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“View from the trestle over Lewis Park leading to the Courtenay Hotel, c. 1920s
January 1 - December 31: $26 & GST
Historic Photo from Courtenay & District Museum
Newsletter available last Tuesday of each month with
the exception of July.
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President’s Message
Gord Kruger, Evergreen Club President
Well, hello once again....another month has passed....in fact the months go by a whole lot faster than I would really like, but
I guess that’s what it’s really like for of us during these so-called “Golden Years”. We get to this point in great anticipation
of the many things we will do and enjoy but the passage of time seems so rapid that we often do not get the opportunity to
fulﬁll all of what we dreamed....so priorities are important. Get that bucket list together and “get ‘er done”....better now
than waiting too long. And now onto business....
(Continued on Page 2)
Dates to Remember
Feb 2
EXECUTIVE MEETING 9 am Soroptimist Lounge
COMMITTEE MEETING 11 am Soroptimist Lounge
Feb 13 No Friday Night Dance
Feb 2
Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall
Feb 20 AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Rotary Hall
Feb 3
MEET & GREET (SINGLES GROUP) 1 pm Rotary Hall
Feb 6
AT THE MOVIES 12:30 pm Rotary Hall
Feb 20 Friday Night Dance music by DAN HUGHES BAND*
7:30 pm Rotary Hall
Feb 6
No Friday Night Dance
Feb 23 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall
Feb 9
FAMILY DAY ! Statutory Holiday - Centre Closed
Feb 27 Friday Night Dance music by REISS VINK*
7:30 pm Rotary Hall
Feb 11
EVERGREEN CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
1 pm Rotary Hall Door prizes to giveaway!
Feb 16 Whist 7:30 pm Rotary Hall
For complete details, turn to “Special Events” pages 18 - 19.
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CLUB NEWS
Evergreen Club
Executive 2014
President
Gord Kruger
President’s Message (cont’d)
250-339-4389
Vice-President
Nettie Webers
250-334-3499
1st Director
Fred Greene
250-334-4334
2nd Director
Ellen Whitelaw
250-898-8268
3rd Director
Rick Forward
250-703-0201
Secretary
Dianne Bruon
250-338-0940
Past President
Bob Bruon
250-338-0940
Filberg Centre Staﬀ
250-338-1000
Susan
Raegan
Deanne
Lori
Sandy
Don /Donna
Manager
Recreation
Coordinator
Volunteer
Coordinator
Receptionist
Receptionist
Custodians
Club Write-Ups For
Newsletter
Club representatives please submit
newsletter reports for the Marchnewsletter publication to the oﬃce
or email to: [email protected]
by Monday, February 2nd
Remember, it’s AGM time once again. Wednesday February 11 at 1pm is the time
when it all happens in the Rotary Hall. It’s your opportunity to listen in on year end
reports and involve yourself in the election of Executive Members. All but one of
the present executive has put their names forward once again for another term.
The one member leaving us after four years on board is Director Rick Forward. I’d
like to take this opportunity to thank Rick on everyone’s behalf for his input and
dedication over those years. Your contributions were very much appreciated. By
the way, we have some great door prizes that will be distributed to lucky winners
that are in attendance at this years AGM.
It was great to see good attendance at the recent visit of the BC Seniors Advocate.
I was out of town and unable to attend but I’m told that interest was high....many
good questions and many, I hope, good answers. It’s great that these people
are able to get out and about in the province and get a feel for what are the real
issues facing our sector of society. My understanding is that transportation and
housing issues were big here in Courtenay. Hopefully in the future we are able to
continue with these type of information opportunities and in fact we are presently
in the midst of setting up a meeting with the CEO of St Josephs Hospital. She
has asked to come and speak on the future of St Josephs after our new hospital is
completed. She will be seeking your ideas on future uses. Hopefully that visit will
come together soon...stay tuned.
Ticket sales have begun for the Evergreen Club Centennial Raﬄe. This is a special
raﬄe draw in celebration of our city’s 100th birthday. Our Evergreen Quilters
have donated two beautiful quilts and there is also an array of other prizes. Please
purchase some tickets in support of this project as proceeds go directly toward
Evergreen Club equipment. Draws take place on Wednesday April 1st.
I would like to take a moment to acknowledge “The Greenes” as last months
“Volunteers of the Month”. Ginny and Fred have been club members for a
number of years and a great write-up of their club involvement was in the January
newsletter. Fred is also a member of the club executive. Well done to both of you
and THANKS for your dedication.
And ﬁnally our sincerest condolences to family of Harry Prudin on his passing.
Harry was an exceptional person and and a devoted member of the Evergreen
Club. He will be missed!!
And now to end it for another month just give this some thought....”In the end,
we only regret, the chances we didn’t take, the relationships we were afraid to
have, and the decisions we waited too long to make....Adios ...see you at the
AGM.....gk
Card Lady
Table of Contents
Section
Activity Reports
Volunteer
Opportunities
Instructional Programs
Special Events
Bus Trips
Month at a Glance
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18- 20
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Back Page
Edith Harper sends get well and
bereavement cards to members and
family members. However, if Edith is
not notiﬁed of members who have
passed away or are ill in the hospital,
they will not receive our blessing.
Please call Edith if you know someone
who should receive our wishes at
250-338-5385.
The City of Courtenay celebrates
it’s Centennial year in 2015!
See feature historic photos on
the front cover of the Evergreen
Newsletter every month in 2015.
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CLUB NEWS
Camera Club
A busy start to the New Year and still
more new members attending our
meetings which are held on the First
and Third Tuesdays of the month in the
Soroptimist Lounge. The Reﬂection
Photographs were well received and
we had a tie for the photograph you
liked the best - the refections from
an oﬃce building and the rather
mysterious columns which were
taken in a water storage cistern in El
Jadida in Morocco. Thank you for you
participation. We contnued to focus
on education with a session on Flash
Photography which we followed up
with a home-work exercise to show
we learnt something! The second
item as another in the series of DVDs
from Joel Sartori, a well respected
National Geographic photographer
who focussed on Macro photography.
This also led us to consider Focus
Stacking, a technique to increase
the depth of ﬁeld in a photograph
which can be quite a challenge with
macro. Again we set ourselves some
home work to show we understand
ﬁll-in ﬂash and using reﬂected ﬂash
light to give better illumination. The
Reﬂection photos will remain up for
a few days into February if you didn’t
have chance to see some ﬁne work.
We plan a photoshoot to Nymph Falls
in February. Come and join us any
time there is bound to be something
you can learn with a friendly bunch of
people.
Robin
Games Day
Every 3rd Wednesday at 1 pm in the
Evergreen Lounge. Got a new game?
Bring it along. Everybody welcome.
Jackie
Choristers
Friday Night Dances
Let us call you, “Sweetheart”, anytime
but specially this month. We have
wound up a fantastic group who love
to come out and sing and most of all
have fun.
Sad news – we lost our Harry Pruden,
Harry and Shirley helped get our group
oﬀ the ground. A big group of us went
to Harry’s service and sang two of his
favorites, we were appreciated and I
know Harry would have been proud
of us.
We sang songs from around the
world – makes you want to do a bit of
travelling. Ha!Ha!
We still meet every Friday, 10:00am –
11:30am in the Rotary Hall.
Hope to see all of you
Donna Bews
Here we are in February 2015 already
This month (February 20th) we can
enjoy the terriﬁc music and singing of
Dan Hughes Band, what a wonderful
way to spend a Friday Night. Guests
receive a very warm welcome when
they arrive at 7:30 p.m. then at 9:00
p.m. we have a break for coﬀee, tea
and cookies. At the end of the second
dance we give two $5.00 gift cards,
from Tim Horton’s, to the winners
of the spot dance. It makes our job
so pleasant when we see everyone
up dancing and we respect those
who come to listen to the music and
visit. Most times there are six or more
volunteers at each dance in order to
make it as super as we can.
Cost of living aﬀects all of us including
those who travel to be with us at The
Evergreen Club. Our bands travel
from Duncan, Nanaimo, Campbell
River, as well as Courtenay and
surrounding area. So far we have had
very positive responses to the fact that
we have to raise the entrance fee. We
can quote some of our guests who
say that they would be comfortable
with the increase of $2.00, making the
fees $7.00 for members and $9.00 for
non-members. Bring some friends, or
come by yourself, all welcome.
Sandra and Mary
Mexican Train
1pm in the Evergreen Lounge
on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of
each month
Mexican Train is a game played with
dominoes. The object of the game is
for a player to play all the dominoes
from his or her hand onto one or
more chains, or “trains” emanating
from a central hub or “station”.
Instruction provided. There are usually
about 3 tables of play. If you want
to have some mid-week fun, come
and join us. 25 cent drop in fee.
Joe
Folk Band
The Folk Band will meet Tuesday,
February 3 and Tuesday. February
17 at 3:15 pm in the Craft Room.
This group is open to anyone who
likes to sing traditional and popular
songs and/or play tunes. For more
information contact Mike, miklayers@
hotmail.com, 250-337-5437, shared
phone, please don’t leave message..
Mike
Cycling
We are back on schedule after our
Christmas and New Year holidays.
Every Monday and Wednesday we
meet at 10:00 a.m. (or before) at the
Filberg Centre for a nice 2 hour bike
ride on the back roads of our scenic
area – weather permitting, of course.
Rain and slippery roads hold us back!
Dress warming at this time of year.
Getting exercise gives us energy and
lifts the spirits – it is surprising! FMI call
Karin at 898-8949.
Karin
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CLUB NEWS
“ 55+ B.C. Senior Games “Come play with us!”
New logo! New Spirit!
Friday Night Dance
February Dance Schedule
Feb 20 DAN HUGHES BAND
Feb 27 REISS VINK
* depicts Bar Service
Starts at 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Please check schedule on front of
newsletter for location of dance.
Members:$7
Non-members:$9 at the door.
NOTE: After 9:30 pm a LATE
ADMISSION FEE OF $4.00 will
apply to latecomers. PLEASE
NOTE: 90% of admission fees
cover the cost of the bands that
are hired to play at each dance.
Valley Echoes
The Echoes will be playing at:
lst Thurs. Seniors Village @ 2 pm
2nd Tues. Cumberland @ 2 pm
2nd Thurs. Casa Loma @ 2 pm
3rd Tues. ECU @ 2 pm
4th Tues. Glacier View @ l30 pm
The secret of genius is to carry the
spirit of the child
into old age, which means never
losing your enthusiasm
Iris Goebel (250) 897-0281
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”55+ BC Games” - Join the “In crowd” in the Province of BC!
Beginning this year, the province of BC is projected to have -for the ﬁrst time
in history- a majority of citizens aged 55 or older. This segment will drive many
aspects of British Columbia’s collective life style and continue to shatter old
notions of what it means to age.
It’s a new year and of course, with a new year comes the time honoured tradition
of making New Year’s Resolutions. How many have you made over the years?
I for one, have broken many more than I actually fulﬁlled. Have you planned to
get in shape, work out more, lose some weight, perhaps gain some weight, quit
smoking, make new friends, do some volunteer work, play and enjoy life more,
get involved in something? The solution to achieving many of your resolutions
could be as easy as participating in the annual 55+ BC Games.
If you are a resident of BC, 55 and older, you qualify -it’s as simple as that! All
you have to do is decide which activity you would like to take part in and away
you go. Many of the activities are separated into age categories so the older the
better- how often do you hear that these days? The Mission of the 55 + BC Games
is to improve the health, lifestyle and image of British Columbia’s 55+ population.
Several of the activities such as badminton, bridge, cribbage,darts,ﬁve pin
bowling,ﬂoor curling,ice curling,ice hockey,pickleball, swimming,table tennis
and whist are in full swing during the winter months. Other activities such as
cycling, golf, horseshoes, lawn bowling,slo-pitch,tennis and track and ﬁeld are
more weather related and the qualifying rounds if required are later in the spring.
The 55+ BC Games give you a chance to “Strut your Stuﬀ ” and at our age, why
not? It’s fun, good for the heart and the soul and gives you an opportunity to
demonstrate what it means to be a proud senior today. The 2015 games will
be held in North Vancouver from August 25-29. Check out the website at
www.55plusbcgames.org for details on the 2015 games plus lots of pictures and
results from last year’s fun and games in Langley.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions,
Judy Francis
Zone 2 Area 4 Representative
55 + BC Senior Games
250-897-3577 [email protected]
Floor Curling
Karoake
Join Ken & Cheryl for a fun afternoon
of karaoke:
Monday, February 2,2015
Monday, March 2, 2015
Monday, April 13, 2015
Monday, June 1, 2015
1 pm to 4 pm in the Grand Hall,
Native Sons Hall. If you love to sing....
come & join us!
There are two out-of-town bonspiels
coming up with two teams invited.
There are great fun and good
competition. Our group voted to give
$1000 towards the new sound system
that is being installed in the Filberg
Conference hall. Anyone interested
in ﬂoor curling is welcome to come to
the Native Sons Hall on Wednesdays
at 1 pm. or call: Dianne Bruon at 3380940 or Denise Holst at 338-7849.
Dianne Bruon
[email protected]
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CLUB NEWS
Darts
February Lunch Specials
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
5
Friday
2
3
Hocks &
Cabbage
Soup
4
6
BLT Sandwich
9
Family Day!
Stat Holiday
Centre closed
10
11
12
Bangers & Mash Egg &
Shrimp on
Croissant
13
16
17
18
Cheeseburgers
19
20
Chinese Food
Lunch
23
Chicken Salad
Sandwich
24
25
Homemade
Hamburger
Soup
26
27
Tuna Melt
Computer Club
Brazilian Embroidery
1pm, Soroptimist Lounge,
Friday,February 6, 2015
2015 had a great start. We started our
ﬁrst meeting of the year with a great
demo of the Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
It is a wonderful piece of machinery,
and one that most of us would love to
own. All of this complex, compact
computer is ﬁt into a very eﬃcient and
small package.
Our meetings start with a timely topic,
with a question and answer period.
Following this, we have a roundtable discussion where all have an
opportunity to ask questions, or air
their computer frustrations.
We welcome all, novice and
experienced, alike. Our only
requirements are a current Evergreen
Club membership and a $1.00 drop
fee.
Marlene 250-336-2171
Not sure if this winter only seems
excessively long because I was here
for all of it or if winter really has been
wetter than usual! Despite the weather
I’ve enjoyed being here for Thursday
Brazilian Embroidery - the company is
hard to beat.
We are always looking for new
members and all enjoy helping others
learn this craft. There are no formal
lessons, strictly learn as you go, and
everyone pitches in to help beginners.
Although some of our members have
being doing Brazilian Embroidery
for quite a number of years we all
remember how diﬃcult it seemed
when we started - that stage doesn’t
last long - the needle and thread
quickly become more cooperative
even though there are always new
stitches to learn.
All are welcome to drop in, meet
the members and see what they
are working on - Thursday 9:00
am to Noon in the Craft Room.
Gaye Doyle
[email protected]
Every Tuesday 10:30am-12:30pm In
the Rotary Hall, $1.00 drop-in fee,
darts available and draw for teams.
Some high scores in Dec/Jan, Fred. G
– 110, Norman – 112, Lucy – 117, Sue –
140. High check-out Lynn – 80 with a
Bulls Eye! We welcomed newcomers
– Ken, Alice, Monique, June, Jim. C.
and Wendy.
Fred and Ginny are once again Darts
Co-ordinators for the 55+ BC Games
held in North Vancouver on Aug 2529. Qualifying play downs will be
held on Sat. March 14th at 10:00am in
the Rotary Hall. For more info contact
Ginny.
Don’t forget to attend the Evergreen
Club Annual General Meeting on
Wed. Feb 11th at 1:00pm in the Rotary
Hall.
Thanks to everyone for all their help
with our darts set-up. Special thanks
to Maureen, Norman and Lynn. Also,
thanks to Maureen for her lovely
handmade cards.
We’re a fun group and enjoy playing in
a non-competitive atmosphere.
Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!
Ginny Green 250-334-4334
Table Tennis
On Jan 6th, we ﬁnally celebrated Xmas
and New Years with a Pizza Party. The
turnout was fairly good and we had
5 tables up. Our numbers continue
to be fairly good on both Mondays
and Tuesdays. Table Tennis is a great
way to have fun and get your exercise
in. We play on Monday 11:30am –
1:30pm and on Tuesday 12:30pm –
4:00pm. You only pay .75 cents per
day and balls and bats are supplied.
For any information needed, don’t
hesitate to phone me.
Patti Robertson: 250-334-4404
Patti
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CLUB NEWS
Carpet Bowling
We have now ﬁnished our “A” event
league. The runners up with 35
points were the Blue Jays – skip Joy
Nichol – second Helen Ryley and lead
Anne Strachan. The winners were the
Gophers with 36 points – skip Barry
Graham – second Muriel Badcock and
lead Carrolle Allen. Congratulations
to both teams on their great bowling.
We have also ﬁnished our mixed
triples tournament. The runners up
are skip – John Enns – second Marg
Queen & lead Marguerite Sklarchuck.
The winners were – skip Lyndon James
– second Rob Scharf and lead Pat
Lamond. Congrats to both teams for
their great bowling. We are now back
to bowling after the Xmas & New Years
break. Our drop in days are Tuesdays
& Thursdays at 1:00 pm with a cost of
25 cents. Our league day is Tuesdays
at 1:00 pm with a cost of $1.00. On
the Tuesdays we play two games and
between the games we have a short
break for tea/coﬀee & cookies – and
a good deal of chatter and laughter.
This is a very friendly group of people
with a lot of good natured kidding and
ribbing going on between everyone.
So if you are looking for something
to do on rainy afternoons this a great
way to get out and still stay dry. If you
would like more information please
feel free to phone me at 339-9128.
Pat
Art Club
The group has been growing at a
steady rate the last few months and
we have had extra tables set up to
accommodate everyone. But the
snowbirds will be heading south soon
and our numbers will probably drop
back to normal again.
We meet every Thursday in the Craft
Room from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. A
current
Evergreen
membership
is required and a small fee is also
charged. Please come check us out.
Marcia
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Interested in Life Long
Learning? Help start a
Club !
Lifelong Learners Club may include
the following goals:
• Form a support group to address
our individual goals which may
be health, weight management,
maintaining balance, bone density or
mental competence, enhancing our
sociability and communication skills,
caring for a partner or friend with
health issues, and other topics put
forth by members
• Invite specialists in health care and
other areas to give presentations to
support our stated goals
Join the ﬁrst meeting of Lifelong
Learners on Wednesday, February
18 at the Rotary Hall at 1 p.m.
Please think about at least one
important goal you would like to
work on. Arabella will be sharing
her experience on “How I healed
myself naturally from Fibromyalgia
and Chronic Fatigue in 28 days!” She
will discuss how this lifestyle can help
anyone battling with many health
issues. Participants are encouraged to
share their experience at overcoming
a life crisis or hurdle.
The next meeting is on Wednesday,
February 25 at 1-3 pm in the Rotary
Hall. The topic may be “Clutter
Clearing” depending on group
needs and goals.
Monthly meetings will occur on 2nd,
3rd, & 4th Wednesdays of every
month in Rotary Rall.
To register for this Club , please call
the Filberg Centre oﬃce at 250-3381000 - “Count Me for Life Long
Learners Club #38087
If you have questions regarding this
club please contact Arabella , Club
Facilitator at:
Email: [email protected] or by
phone at 250-941-8885.
Ukulele Club
Tuesdays,February 10 & February
24,2015 , 4:30-6:15 pm
Rotary Hall
We are deﬁnitely running at full stride
with the advent of the New Year. Two
sessions already under our belts, and
also a couple of outside gigs at the
Care homes. Very satisfying to be
able to do something we so enjoy,
and have others we play for, enjoy it
as much.
We are an easy going group who love
to sing, and play the uke. We have
many beginners, and also a few more
accomplished individuals. As with
anything, to become accomplished,
one has to do some hard practising.
Remember what Mom used to say,
“practise makes perfect”.
We have a loaner uke, and it may be
signed out for several weeks to see
if you might like to go further, and
purchase your own.
Our music is sent to us via email,
so this gives us the opportunity to
practise (or not), as much as you like.
We start our sessions with fairly easy
tunes that almost all of us recognize.
The last 45 minutes is usually
decidated to chords and music, that
is just a bit more diﬃcult.
Our only requirement is a current
Evergreen Club membership and a
$2.00 user fee.
For more information you can contact
Howie at [email protected], or
Terry at [email protected].
Another option is come on down, sit
in and listen, and see if this might be
something you might like to do.
Marlene
Canasta
Play continues each Monday morning
from 10 am to noon in the Soroptimist
Lounge (and once a month in the Craft
Room). Join in the fun!
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CLUB NEWS
Book Club
Genealogy Club
Happy Gang
The ﬁrst meeting of the Bookclub was
held on January 5th in the Soroptimist
Lounge. The next meeting will be
held on February 2nd,2015.
We welcome you to join us, and share
with us your favourite author or your
favourite book. We all read diﬀerent
books and tell the group what we
enjoyed about that book.
The meeting is at 100 pm, the
ﬁrst Monday of the month, in the
Soroptimist Lounge. And if you want
to join us for coﬀee or lunch before
the meeting, you are most welcome .
If you would like more info, please call
Freida at 338-8010
Freida
It’s February already and I imagine we
are all looking forward to Valentines
Day when we hope to get candy,
ﬂowers or cards. That’s how we
celebrate St. Valentine today but at
the end of the article I’ll tell you about
the customs of Celtic Folks.
Please note that our February meeting
has been changed from our usual time
and spot. The Soroptomist Room was
not available this month and since we
missed our Christmas Party because of
the ﬂood we have decided to have a
lunch meeting instead. On Thursday,
February 19th at 11:30 we will be
meeting at the Bamboo Gardens on
Cliﬀ Avenue for the buﬀet.
Now back to the Celtic customs:
Valentines Day was celebrated on St.
Valentines Eve and unmarried men put
the names of female acquaintances into
a vessel. They then drew names to see
whom they might marry. Later, eligible
girls adapted the same practice. Also,
boys would sometimes wear Valentine
slips on their sleeves and treat the girls
whose names were written on them.
St. Valentine became the patron saint
of lovers. Today in Celtic areas the
custom is to send anonymous cards
and gifts to those they admire. This
goes back to our own roots doesn’t it!
Hope you can join us for our Valentine
lunch. Please let me know if you plan
to attend.
Ethel 250-335-1504
The Happy Gang & the Heartstrings
met together for the most part of
December. We played Christmas
Songs and Carols to the delight of our
faithful audience.
December 10th. found a lot of our
members struggling to ﬁnd a way
around the ﬂoods, to attend our
Heartstrings/ Happy Gang Christmas
Party. We missed those, who couldn’t
make it there that night.
Those of us lucky enough to live on
the Filberg side of the ﬂooding as
well as the members that laboured
though traﬃc and long detours, had
a good time. As always, the pot luck
dinner was excellent.A big thanks
to all who brought food, also to our
members who entertained us. Thank
you to our last minute ﬁll-in pianist
Pat Cottingham. We also send our
appreciation to Rudy Preus, for all
the work he does, to make sure that
our annual party is a success. Job well
done , Rudy.We must also remember
those who set up, and clean up after.
We couldn’t have a party without you.
Come and listen to us Tuesdays 10
a.m. to noon at the Filberg as we are
playing out of our second book,
some of your other old favourites will
be heard. HAPPY FAMILY DAY!
Liza busylizyshaw.ca
Mahjongg
Mah-jong is an ancient Chinese tile
game of skill, strategy, calculation and
involves a certain degree of chance. It
is somewhat similar to the card game
rummy. It is played every Tuesday in
the craft room. We arrive at 12:15 to
set up the tiles and arrange seating.
We play in groups of 3 or 4. Cost is a
25 cent drop-in fee, plus 20 cents for
the game. New players are welcome,
so please come and join us and learn
this fun and interesting game.
Joe 250-339-4093
S.O.S (Support Our Seniors)
Monday, February 2nd, 2pm
Lower Level Native Sons Hall
At our February meeting we will
discuss delirium, depression and
dementia and the diﬀerences
between these three “Ds”. There will
be a speaker to lead us through these
terms and give us hints when we are
a caregiver, and for our own care.
Our meetings are open to the public.
There is no charge, but a good will
oﬀering is greatly appreciated to help
cover our expenses. FMI: Jennifer
250-334-2321
Knit & Crochet
Welcome to our World! Come see us
in the lounge Tuesdays 1:30-3:00pm.
Bring your knitting/crocheting/
Tatting or whatever – drop- fee is
.25cents.
Penny
Gospel Sing along
Gospel sing-a-long meets every
Thursday morning from 10:30 till
11:30 in the Conference Room.
We have a few changes this month,
February 5th, and 19th we will be
meeting in the Lower Native Sons
Hall and on February 12th we will be
cancelled, SORRY. We are a friendly
group come out and sing with us.
For more information call Marnie at
250-338-1282
Marnie
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CLUB NEWS
Snooker
Drama Club
Meet & Greet Singles Club
The snooker Gods had a long break
for Christmas and New Year’s, but
they are right back at it again. Team 3
is a way out in front again with a squad
that’s hard to beat. Team 2 is back
considerably, but ahead of the four
other teams, which are grouped quite
close together. It’s hard to speculate
how thing are going to turn out in the
end but I think it’s going to be a tight
race.”
Greg
The Drama club is working very hard
on a show about the early years of
the city of Courtenay. We wish to
honour the centenary of the city and
those early pioneers who helped to
make Coutenay what it is today. We
will be announcing the date of our
production soon but for now we are
very busy assembling information and
facts about 1900 to 1920’s. We will
update our progress as we proceed
and develope the story line. We
would like to thank all those who have
purchased tickets and supported our
eﬀorts in the past several years. We
could not do what we do without your
support
Phil
The Meet and Greet Singles met on
January 2/15 in the Rotary Hall, with
Ellen in the chair. Our guest speaker
was MLA Don McRea, he is the Minister
of Social Development and Social
Innovations. Don is also a member
of the Priorities Planning Committee.
Don was born and raised in the
Comox Valley, he attended Vanier
Secondary School, and later taught
there for fourteen years. Don and his
wife Deanne have two daughters,
Gracie and Chloe, they live in Comox.
On the 20th, we had a great Chinese
lunch, Nettie told us all about the
bakery where she used to work.We
collected for the Food Bank as usual,
and celebrating the 100th Anniversary
this month.
Sheila
Recorder
The Evergreen Recorder Players meet
each Friday from 1000 to 1130 in the
Craft Room. We @hotmail.complay
music mostly from the Renaissance
and Baroque eras in 3, 4, and 5 parts
as well as folk and country dance
tunes. New players are welcome.
For more information contact
mike , [email protected] ,or
250.337.5437 (shared phone, please
don’t leave message) or come to
the Craft Room Friday morning..
Mike
Come and join a fun group - no need
to bring a partner. Tuesday evenings
at 7 pm. Contact person: Pat Schmidt
339-2391. Thursday afternoons at
12:30 pm with coﬀee available.
Contact person: Jane Jenssen
250-335-1227.
Bible Study
Whist
Quilters
Greetings to all; we resumed play
on Jan. 5th after Christmas break.
Start time is 7:30 pm. Please join us
for 20 games of Whist, door prizes,
snacks and good fun. Cost to play is
only $2.00. New players are always
welcome; come early and sign in.
Norm & Judy
Quilting! Quilting! Quilting!
Every Monday from noon until we get
tired or 4:00pm, whichever comes
ﬁrst. We are still working on two
quilts, which we hope to ﬁnish soon.
“A creative mess is better than a tidy
idleness.”
Marjorie & Member Quilters
Fabric Painters
Texas Hold’em
Mark your calendars each Wednesday
for 12:15pm, to assist in setting up of
tables and designation of seating.
New players welcome.
12:303:30pm – cost is $3.00.
Nancy
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Social Contract Bridge
Non-Denominational – Bible Study
held in the Soroptimist Room every
Tuesday morning 10:00am – 11:30am.
Present topic - The Armor of God.
Ruth Hay: 250-703-0059
Wilberta Braconnier: 250-337-8687
We are trying to add some diﬀerent
items to our collection. In the lounge
showcase we have items for sales. I
can assure you that items painted on
washable fabric will last a long time
and the paint does not disappear. We
can always use more help.
Tuesday mornings 9:30 – 11:30am.
Marjorie
iPad Tips and Tricks
2:30 - 4pm Soroptimist Lounge
1st Tuesday - Focus on New Users
3rd Tuesday-Focus on More
Experienced Users Sharon
Crib
Every Tuesday morning at 10:00am we
Meet in the Rotary Hall for fun. You get
six games for $1.00.
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VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEER
OF THE MONTH
Rose Jacobson
Our Rosy Valentine!
What better way to celebrate the month known
for red roses than to celebrate our volunteer
Rose. Her background is an interesting one.
Rose served in the military during the war as
a wireless operator. Serving the military allowed her and her husband to travel
across Canada hitting every province except Newfoundland (Her daughter is
striking that oﬀ her bucket list and travelling with her there later this year!) They
were stationed in the Comox Valley in ‘54 and returned to stay in ‘63. Rose then
went on to work at the Credit Union and joined the Evergreen Club in ‘99. A year
later she obtained her Food Safe certiﬁcate and started volunteering in the kitchen.
Betty Annand says, “I think Rose has worked in the Evergreen Kitchen longer than
anyone I know! All those years of service should be acknowledged.” Rose says,
“It was Betty who totally talked me into joining drama. She needed bodies. I
had never done anything like it before... I mean in school I did Christmas shows.
But, you kind of did what you were told to do. Of course, I was happy to be
picked though.” This gal of 94 years (yes, you read that right!) is up for anything.
She laughs, “I love showing oﬀ!” She recently played a bag lady named ‘Mert’
alongside Ruth Hay’s bag lady named ‘Gert’. The previous year she played a
teenager. She remembers with a twinkle in her eye, “I wore a short leather skirt
for that character!” Rose went to many Senior Games around the province and
remembers fondly about the fun that was had. “We got to visit places like Prince
George, Prince Rupert, and Fernie”. Rose won many metals either with drama
and in later years she got them for swimming. Fellow Evergreen volunteer (and
Rose’s daughter) Lynne Grant says, “I have to book an appointment to see my
mother. She’s so busy!” Lynne is amazed that her mom still lives and looks after
her own home and drives for all her friends. “She’s really a remarkable person.
My mother never says anything bad about anybody.” She pauses and laughs,
“She may think it though!” Rose is also involved with other outside groups and
activities like Glacier Green Golﬁng, Probus, Bridge and Sendial. Rose has been
shopping and ﬁlling orders for other seniors at Thrifty’s Foods for ten years. As
our interview comes to a close it’s ﬁtting that Rose ends it by saying, “Well, I got
to go and visit and help my friend who is in the hospital and then get ready to go
play Bridge.” Thanks Rose, you’re an inspiration!
A Message from
Deanne, your Volunteer
Coordinator
A big thank you goes out to
All of the Evergreen Club volunteers
Who helped out at the City
Of Courtenay’s Centennial
Pancake Breakfast on New Year’s
Day. The feedback was wonderful
On the pleasant table service and
Delicious food. A job well done!
Call me at 250-338-1000 ext 232
Or email [email protected]
FOOD SERVICE HOURS
The food service is open:
8:00am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday
FOOD SERVICE
REMINDER: Food Service will be
Closed on the following dates:
Monday, February 9th
Family Day
Statutory Holiday
and
Will close early at 1pm
Wednesday, February 11th
Evergreen Club AGM.
We apologize for any inconvenience
That this may cause.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
DISHWASHER
This is a good place to meet new people and work as part of a dynamic team. One afternoon per month or more! 11:30am
- 1:30pm is the scheduled shift for dishwasher. There is no busing involved as patrons bring their dishes and trays back
to the kitchen for you. We have a quality restaurant dishwashing machine and training on how to use it is provided. Must
feel comfortable working alongside other volunteers. Everyone in the kitchen itches in (as some days can be busier than
others). Come and try us out.
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WINTER 2015 FITNESS AT A GLANCE
“Age is something that doesn’t matter, unless you are a cheese ” Satchel Paige
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:00 am
Stretch & Strength
Filberg Centre
9:00 am
55+ TRX/Res Trng # (L1)
Lewis Centre
9:00 am
55+ TRX/Res Trng # (L2)
Lewis Centre
9:00 am
Stretch & Strength
Native Sons Hall
9:00 am
Cardio & Strength
Native Sons Hall
9:00 am
Simply Strength 2 #
Native Sons Hall
9:15 am
Chair Fit
Filberg Centre
9:00 am
Simply Strength 2#
Native Sons Hall
9:00 am
55+ TRX/Res Trng # (L1)
Lewis Centre
9:00 am
55+ TRX/Res Trng # - (L2)
Lewis Centre
9 am - 12 pm
Tai Chi (Level 1 - 3)
Native Sons Hall
8:45 & 10:15 am
Yoga #
Filberg Centre
9:15 am
Chair Fit
Filberg Centre
10:15 am
Simply Strength 1
Native Sons Hall
10:15 am
Gentle Hatha Yoga #
Filberg Centre
10:30 am
55+ Strength Trng #
Lewis Centre
10:15 am
Simply Strength 1
Native Sons Hall
10:00 am
Yoga for the Joints #
Lewis Centre
10:00 am
Yoga #
Native Sons Hall
10:30 am
55+ Strength Trng #
Lewis Centre
11 am
Chair Yoga #
Native Sons Hall
10:30 am
55+ Strength Trng #
Lewis Centre
10:30 am
55+ Strength Trng #
Lewis Centre
10:00 am
55+ Strength Trng #
Lewis Centre
1:30 pm
Zumba
Lewis Centre
2:00 pm
55 + Circuit Fit #
Lewis Centr
1:30 pm
55+ Strength Trng #
Lewis Centre
2:00 pm
55 + Circuit Fit #
Lewis Centr
2:00 pm
Hatha Yoga #
Filberg Centre
3:00 pm
55 + Beg Str. Trng
Lewis Centre
1:30 pm
55+ Strength Trng #
Lewis Centre
3:00 pm
55 + Beg Str. Trng #
Lewis Centre
# No punch card option
Please pre-register for all of the above classes ~ drop ins or
punch cards may be used for some programs (space permitting). See
following pages for class descriptions.
Fitness Fees
Drop-In
11 Punch
Simply
Strength 1
11 punch
Evergreen Member
Non-member
$ 4.50
$ 5.50
$ 45
$ 55
$ 50
$ 63
How to pay:
•
•
•
All drop-in fees must be paid at the Florence Filberg Centre
oﬃce prior to attending classes & receipt given to instructor
Punch card holders may go directly to their class
Be sure to turn in your completed punch card to be entered
in the monthly draw for a free card!
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GST WILL BE
ADDED
TO PROGRAM FEES
Personal Training
The personal training programs
created by our ﬁtness staﬀ are both
individualized and speciﬁc.
All
training sessions are pre-planned
and custom-tailored by your ﬁtness
specialist to meet your speciﬁc needs,
goals, personality and availability.
Private 2 people
1 session
$ 50 $ 75
3 sessions
$ 135 $ 203
5 sessions
$ 200 $ 300
10 sessions
$ 325 $ 490
15 sessions
$ 375 $ 563
5 sessions & over will receive a
complimentary 11 punch Wellness
Centre pass. Ask about our 30
minute options!
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WINTER 2015 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Stretch & Strength
Simply Strength
Fitness Classes
55+ Strength Training
The beneﬁts of strength training
ﬁtness for seniors and older adults
are numerous and include arthritis
relief, reducing the risk and severity
of falls, weight maintenance, sleep
improvement and a sense of mental
well-being. With a qualiﬁed ﬁtness
instructor monitoring the gym ﬂoor
at all times, you can rest assured that
we will guide you through your ﬁtness
journey, providing support at every
turn.
No Class: Feb 9
Instructor: Juan Blancas
Mon & Wed
Jan 5 - Mar 30
$ 120 / 24 sessions
# 36962
10:30 - 11:30 am
# 36965
1:30 - 2:30 pm
# 36964
# 36963
Tues & Thurs
Jan 6 - Mar 31
10:30 - 11:30 am
$ 125 / 25 sessions
Fridays
Jan 9 - Mar 27
10 - 11 am
$ 60 / 12 sessions
55+ Circuit Fit
This class is an option for those who
want exercise, but don’t want the
gym scene. We will use a variety
of equipment and will be fun yet
challenging enough to work up a
sweat.
Instructor: Cathy Riopelle
# 36961
Tues & Thurs
Jan 13 - Mar 31
2 - 3 pm
$ 115 / 23 classes
Level 1 10:15 - 11:15 am
Exercises will be taught with a variety
of equipment to increase balance,
range of motion and strength.
Level 2 9:00 - 10:00 am
This class oﬀers overall body
conditioning, balance and agility, core
strengthening and health and wellness
education. NO PUNCH CARDS!
No Class: Feb 9
Instructors: Joyce Leong & Steve
Thomson
Mondays
$ 72 / 12 sessions
Jan 5 - Mar 30
# 37070
Level 1
# 37072
Level 2
# 37071
# 37073
Wednesdays
$ 72 / 12 sessions
Jan 7 - Mar 25
Level 1
Level 2
Means something
new is happening!
Cardio & Strength
This class takes a modern approach
to low impact aerobics, stretching
and strength training. This all around
balanced ﬁtness class will work your
whole body. Classes are designed
to improve your ﬁtness level by using
weights, tubing and stability balls and
throwing in a ‘healthy dose’ of cardio!
This class is much like Simply Strength
but with a cardio diﬀerence!
No Class: Jan 16 or Feb 13
Instructors: Joyce Leong
# 36972
Fridays
Jan 9 - Mar 27
9 - 10 am
$ 60 / 10 classes
This class begins with a moderate
level warm up followed by exercises
that focus on strengthening, toning
and stretching key muscles. A long,
relaxing stretch completes the class.
No Class: Jan 29, Feb 9 & 12
Instructor: Janice Bradford
# 37074
Mon & Thurs
Jan 12 - Mar 30
9 - 10 am
$ 100 / 20 classes
55+ Beginner Strength
Training
Join us for this gentle introduction to
strength training. Strength training is
an excellent way to improve strength,
mobility and stamina. Using a
combination of cardio and resistance
exercises this class provides a whole
body workout!
Instructor: Cathy Riopelle
# 36960
Tues & Thurs
Jan 13 - Mar 31
3 - 4 pm
$ 115 / 23 classes
Chair Fit
This non-impact workout is for those
who want to exercise but cannot
stand for long periods of time,
have limited mobility or range of
motion. This class can build strength,
cardiovascular endurance, ﬂexibility
and balance, and improve abdominal
and lower back strength. Please note,
some standing and walking may be
required. Classes use upper and lower
body movements and the exercises
are done in and out of chairs - with no
ﬂoor work.
No Class: Feb 13 & Mar 27
Instructor: Janet Gravoueille
# 36974
Tues & Fri
Jan 13 - Mar 31
9:15 - 10:15 am
$ 105 / 21 classes
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WINTER 2015 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Fitness Classes
55+ TRX & Resistance
Training
Suspension training is perfect for the
older adult allowing user to modify
body position, base of support and
stability to progress or regress an
exercise. Movements on the TRX
can stay simple and static or be more
dynamic, depending on your own
level of comfort. Either way, you
will develop stability and balance
along with muscle strength and joint
mobility.
Instructor: Tammy Jones
Level 1
Tues & Thurs
9 - 10 am
$ 78 / 12 sessions
# 36967
Jan 6 - Feb 12
# 36969
Feb 17 - Mar 26
Nordic Pole Walking
Level 1
Nordic Pole Walking
Level 2
Similar to cross-country skiing in
technique, this invigorating cardio
workout uses nearly 90% of your
muscles by working both the upper
and lower body, and burns more
calories than regular walking. In this
program participants learn Nordic
pole walking techniques, beneﬁts
and stretches, and enjoy outdoor
walks lead by a certiﬁed Nordic pole
walking instructor. This easy, lowimpact activity is a fun way to get
ﬁt! Note: Poles will be provided for
participants.
NO Class: Apr 3
Instructor: Catherine Egan
# 36936
Fridays
Feb 20 - Apr 17
11 am -12 pm
$ 60 / 8 classes
If you are looking for a more
challenging Nordic Walking course,
this class is for you! We will take things
up a notch by oﬀering a higher ﬁtness
challenge with a faster pace, diﬀerent
terrain, hills, and callesthetics! Note:
Poles will be provided for participant.
NO Class: Apr 3
Instructor: Catherine Egan
# 36939
Fridays
Feb 20 - Apr 17
12:30 -1:30 pm
$ 60 / 8 classes
Wed & Fri
9 - 10 am
$ 78 / 12 sessions
Jan 7 - Feb 13
Feb 18 - Mar 27
Level 2
# 36966
# 36968
Chair Dance
Come move and get the blood
circulating in a fun safe environment
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10 minutes of easy strength and a 10
minute stretch, all done from a sitting
position.
Instructor: Janet Gravoueille
# 36973
Wednesdays
Jan 21 - Mar 11
10 :15 -11:15 am
$ 40 / 8 classes
Chair Yoga
Developed for those who cannot or
do not feel comfortable on the ﬂoor.
Focus will be on breathing, body
awareness, relaxation, stretching,
and gentle postures. Finish with a
meditation to rejuvenate the body and
mind.
Instructor: Helen Pattinson
# 36975
Tuesdays
Jan 27 - Mar 24
11 am -12 pm
$ 63 / 9 classes
Comedy......A funny way of
being serious!
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Health & Wellness
Yoga for Joint Health
Zumba
This Latin infused dance class will burn
tons of calories and make you sweat.
You’ll experience Bollywood, Belly
Dance, Meringue, Salsa, Reggaeton,
and more!! No Class: Feb 9
Instructor: Tammy Jones
# 37085
Mondays
Jan 19 - Mar 16
1:30 - 2:30 pm
$ 68 / 8 classes
In this series of gentle postures we
will focus on bringing mobility to
the joints. Moving slowly gives time
to explore and modify. The ‘joint
releasing series’ can be used alone as
a gentle practice or as a warm up for
other activities.
Instructor: Sheron Jutila
# 37084
Thursdays
Jan 8 - Mar 26
10 :00 -11:30 am
$ 108 / 12 classes
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WINTER 2015 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Tai Chi
Foot Care Clinic
Health & Wellness
Yoga
Designed to enhance vitality and a
sense of well-being, these classes
will help participants gain improved
ﬂexibility, balance, strength and
posture. They will borrow from each
instructor’s experience with yoga and
may incorporate basic poses from
various yoga styles.
No class: Feb 9, 12 & 13
Mondays
Instructor: Sheron Jutila
# 37079
Jan 5 - Mar 30
Gentle Hatha 10:15 - 11:15 am
$ 90 / 12 classes
# 37083
Jan 5 - Mar 30
Hatha
2 - 3:15 pm
$ 96 / 12 classes
Instructor: Traci Skuce
Thursdays
Jan 22 - Mar 26
$ 72 / 9 sessions
# 37081
8:30 - 10 am
# 37080
10:15 - 11:30 am
Instructor: Sheron Jutila
Fridays
# 37082
Hatha
Jan 2 - Mar 27
10:00 - 11:15 am
$ 96 / 12 classes
Yoga for the 5 Senses
Justl ike it sounds, this Level 1 Hatha
class will have a focus on improving
all ﬁve senses (sight, breath/smell,
hearing, taste and touch). Some yoga
experience beneﬁcial but not required
Instructor: Sheron Jutila
# 37308
Fridays
Jan 16 - Mar 27
2:30 -3:45 pm
$ 88 / 11 classes
Our certiﬁed Foot Care nurse will
provide you with a nursing assessment,
education on preventing foot
problems, discuss general information
for proper foot care as well as cut your
toenails, ﬁle corns and calluses and
ﬁnish oﬀ with a massage.
Wednesdays
9:00 - 11 :20 am
$ 45
30 minute ppointments
Feb 18 & Mar 18
Minds in Motion
Minds in Motion is designed for
people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
disease or a related demential and a
friend, family member or caregiver.
Enjoy light exercise conducted by a
certiﬁed ﬁness instructor, followed
by activies or games and social
time in a relaxed atmosphere. Light
refreshments will be provided.
Wednesdays
1 - 3 pm
$ 54 / 8 classes / per couple
# 37056
Jan 7 - Feb 25
# 37057
Mar 4 - Apr 22
Tai Chi is a gentle exercise program
that is a part of Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM). Derived from the
martial arts, tai chi is composed of slow,
deliberate movements, meditation,
and deep breathing, which enhance
physical health and emotional wellbeing. Tai chi improves overall ﬁtness,
coordination, and agility. People who
practice tai chi on a regular basis tend
to have good posture, ﬂexibility, and
range of motion, are more mentally
alert, and sleep more soundly at night.
Instructor: Ivy Wang
Wednesdays
Jan 14 - Mar 25
$ 99 / 11 classes
# 37076
9 - 10 am (Level 2)
# 37075
10 - 11 am (Level 1)
# 37077
11:15-12:15 (Level 3)
Hearing Screenings
More than three million Canadians
have some degree of hearing loss that
can be attributed to many diﬀerent
causes and disorders of the middle
or inner ear. In one way or another,
and at one time or another, it is likely
that each and every Canadian will be
aﬀected by hearing loss.
Thursdays
Feb 19, Mar 19
20 minute appts
9:25 - 11 am
Please book your appointment with
the front desk
Scooter Outreach
Program
Canada Scooters is pleased to join with
Courtenay Recreation in providing our
free Scooter Community Outreach
Program on the 3rd Thursday of every
month at 2:30 pm.
Please feel free to drop by with your
mobility scooter or walker for minor
adjustments, air in your tires and
questions answered. We look forward
to meeting you. See you then! Drop ins only!
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WINTER 2015 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
General Interest
Ignite your Creativity
Health & Wellness
African Hand Drumming
Learn
basic
hand
drumming
techniques, become comfortable
jamming in a supportive circle of
friends, and reap the beneﬁts of
‘getting into the groove’
No class:Feb 9
Instructor: Monica Hofer
Mondays - Intermediates
11:45 - 12:45 pm
$ 75 / 6 classes
# 37121
Jan 19 - Mar 16
Wednesdays - Beginners
5:30 - 6:30 pm
$ 75 / 6 classes
# 37120
Jan 21 - Mar 11
Drums Alive®
Using rhythm as the source of
inspiration to discover a new group
ﬁtness experience, Drums Alive®
combines the beneﬁts of a traditional
physical ﬁtness program with the
beneﬁts to the brain of music and
rhythm. This program, which has
participants drumming on large
exercise balls while getting aerobic
exercise, fosters a healthy balance
physically, mentally, emotionally and
socially! This class will help improve
memory and brainpower by using
cross-coordinated movements and
integration of memory-enhancing
exercises and includes all aspects of
traditional endurance training, which
stimulates the cardiovascular system.
Instructor: Monica Hofer
# 37138
Wednesdays
Jan 21 - Mar 11
7 - 8 pm
$ 58 / 8 classes
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Sports
Badminton - All Ages
Get some exercise, meet new players
and improve your game in this fast
paced group sport!
NO Games:Feb 9 & Mar 13
Mon, Thurs & Fri
Jan 5 - Mar 30
1 - 3 pm
$ 1.50 member drop in
$ 2.50 non member drop in
Archery
The use of bow and arrow dates back
to the Middle Ages. Now it is the sport
and relaxation for men and women
throughout the world. Increase your
strength and ﬁtness, test your skills and
meet new people in this step-by-step
instructional program.
Please leave your name
on our interest list
Please read your receipt
carefully or make note of
special instructions when
registering!
Pickleball
Join in and have fun playing this
exciting paddle game! Like a mini
tennis game, Pickleball is played
by 2 or 4 people on a badminton
sized court using wood paddle
racquets and a plastic style baseball.
Equipment will be provided.
No Games: Jan 15, 29, Feb 12 & 26
Tues & Thurs
Jan 6 - Mar 31
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Native Sons Hall
$ 1.50 member drop in
$ 2.50 non ember drop in
JFind tools to loosen your blocks,
strengthen your brain and quiet the
critic. Bring a creative spark into
everything you do.
Experiment,
play and maybe get lost in the fun of
the process. We will collage, paint,
doodle and more! No experience
or self-expectations required! A $ 12
supply fee will be collected by the
instructor.
Instructor: Sheron Jutila
Thursdays
1:45 - 4:15 pm
$ 78 / 6 classes
# 37264
Jan 8 - Feb 12 Part 1
# 37265
Feb 19 - Mar 26 Part 2
Write your Life Story
Writing your life story is telling of your
experience, strength and hope passed
on to your family and loved ones.
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a powerful and fun way to generate
ideas or add another chapter to your
ever evolving life story.
Instructor: Traci Skuce
# 37078
Thursdays
Jan 22 - Mar 12
1 - 2:30 pm
$ 96 / 8 classes
Strum Along Guitar
Learn to strum along to some of your
favorite familiar songs. This easy
beginner guitar course will teach you
chord and rhythm basics. All you need
is a guitar!
Instructor: Larry Ayre
# 37282
Thursdays
Jan 29 - Mar 5
2:15 - 3:15 pm
$ 66 / 6 classes
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WINTER 2015 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Painting with
Watercolours
Bringing order to complexity is
the key to painting, particularly to
water colour painting. In a step by
step demonstration driven teaching
process this is exactly what you will
learn to do with personal coaching
in an enjoyable atmosphere. The
program will involve a variety of
techniques unique to water colour
such as washes, graded washes,
masking, dry brush, glazing and
more. Attention will be paid to the
selection and care of materials and
tools that will make your work more
rewarding. No Class:Feb 9
Instructor: Bill Kerr
# 36949
Monday
Jan 19 - Mar 16
9 am - noon
$ 120 / 8 classes
Dance for Health
Movement class for balance and joy!
Chi-gong, stretching, breathing and
a series of isolated movements called
the ‘Brain Dance’ which balance the
mind and spirits. Guided creative
dance with silk scarves and joyful
partnered activities. Come with an
open mind; no experience needed.
Can be done seated if required. Men
and women welcome.
NO Class: Feb 13
Instructor: Jade deTrey
# 36971
Fridays
Feb 6 - Mar 27
2:30 - 3:30 pm
$ 70 / 7 classes
Current Evergreen
Members receive a 25%
discount on program fees
Egg Tempera Painting
More Blues Harmonica
No paint handles as nicely on the brush
as egg tempera. It is as transparent or
opaque as you wish. It dries quickly
allowing glazing opportunities you
have only dreamed of! In Florence
the perfectly preserved egg tempera
work in the cathedral are a few
hundred years older than the aged
oils and are still perfect today!
A
$ 17 supply fee will be collected by
the instructor.
Instructor: Bill Kerr
# 37140
Sat & Sun
Mar 21 & 22
10 am - 3:30 pm
$ 50 / 2 classes
This class is perfect for those who
have taken our previous harmonica
courses!
We will cover more
challenging music and have all new
songs to dive into while still keeping
that ‘bluesy’ touch!.
Instructor: Larry Ayre
# 37281
Thursdays
Jan 29 - Mar 5
1 - 2 pm
$ 66 / 6 classes
Getting to know Dementia
This introductory session reviews
information
about
Alzheimer’s
disease and other dementias, and the
challenges of receiving a diagnosis.
Participants will learn about the
diﬀerent types of support available
throughout the dementia journey, and
how to begin planning for the future.
People with a diagnosis of dementia,
care partners and family members are
all invited to attend.
# 37274
Wednesday
Mar 18
2 - 4 pm
No charge but please pre register
GST will be added
to Program fee’s
Learn to Classic Cross Country
Want to ﬁnd a way to beat the winter blah’s and get outdoors? Cross
country skiing is a great way to meet new people, get some fresh air
and exercise and enjoy it in the beauty of Strathcona Provincial Park.
Paradise Meadows comes by its name honestly. Over the course of a month you
will learn the basics of classic cross country skiing, including how to navigate
the hills. We will work our way into conﬁdence with a ski tour for the last class
and reward ourselves with a fondue. Designed for novice skiiers. Meet at Raven
Lodge @ 9:30 am, please bring a lunch. Note: Fee does not include Nordic ski
ticker or ski rentals
Tuesdays
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
$ 150 / 4 classes
# 37272
Feb 3 - 24
# 37273
Mar 3 - 24
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WINTER 2015 INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Test the Waters Watercolours that is!
“Wet in Wet”
Watercolours
Do you know if you would enjoy
painting? Find Out! Wuith a small
investment of time and money, this
class will allow you to try painting.
Warning, you could get hooked!
Come along to this session where
the artists materials are supplied and
you are only asked to bring things
you likely have around the house.
Participants will play a bit and then
paint some simple things like bananas
and ﬁnish up with a winter landscape’.
A supply list of $16 will be collected
by the instructor. Deadline to register
is Feb 11
Instructor: Bill Kerr
# 37216
Sat & Sun
Feb 28 & Mar 1
10 am - 3:30 pm
$ 50 / 2 classes
This workshop will introduce painters
to ‘wet in wet’ watercolour through
guided exercises and simple works.
The emphasis is on gaining a degree
of control and working with some
precision. The best results are
realized by timely interaction with the
drying of the work. Appreciation of
the state of the work and the degree
of haste required is gained through
experimentation and repetition.
Some colours are more mobile than
under varying degrees of moisture.
There are a few more tricky elements
and of course some tarting up at the
end is a useful trick. This workshop is
not suitable for those with no painting
experience.
Instructor: Bill Kerr
# 37756
Sat & Sun
Mar 28 & 29
10 am - 3:30 pm
$ 50 / 2 classes
Sorry, no discounts on this class
Registration Policy
• All registrations are processed
on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst served
basis.
• Pre-registration is required for
all classes except when speciﬁed as a drop in class.
• Fees are to be paid in full at
the time of registration by
cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard
or Debit Card. Please make
cheques payable to the City of
Courtenay.
• Registration is limited to the immediate family plus members
from one other family only.
• Courtenay Recreation reserves
the right to cancel any programs.
• GST will be charged on all programs.
• A $ 20 handling charge will be
collected on NSF cheques.
• Please read conﬁrmation receipts carefully for information
on dates, times, supplies, etc.
• A full or pro-rated refund will
be given if class is cancelled or
for medical reasons with a doctor’s note.
• All requests for refunds, credits
or transfers will be processed
with a full refund up to FIVE days
before the start of the program.
After this time, an administrative
fee of $ 5 will be charged on all
cash, visa, Mastercard and Debit
Card refunds.
• Refunds left as a CREDIT on
your account will NOT be
charged the administrative fee.
• Refunds will NOT be approved
after a program has ended.
NOTE: This policy may be revised periodically
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CLUB UPDATES
2015 Income Tax Clinics
Android Tablet Club
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!
Income Tax Clinics will be oﬀered by volunteers trained
by the Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer
Income Tax Program. The service is provided for :
individuals who have a total income of $30,000 or less &
couples who have a combined total income of $40,000 or
less. Note: Interest Income less than $1,000 in investment
income included in totals above.
Income Tax Returns 1/2 hour Appointments will be
available on the following days & times:
Mondays, 1 pm to 4 pm;
Tuesdays, 1 pm to 4 pm
Thursdays, 1 pm to 4 pm.
There has been some interest in forming a new Android
Tablet Club. If you would like to be a part of this Club
please attend to the ﬁrst meeting:
Income Tax Returns are ﬁled electronically. Income Tax
Returns can also be dropped oﬀ with all necessary forms
& the Client Checklist 2014 T1 Return Form. Tax returns
dropped oﬀ will take one week to complete. You will be
required to pick it up at the Filberg Centre oﬃce upon
completion.
Appointments will be taken at the oﬃce beginning
February 3rd . Please call 250- 338-1000 or drop by the
Filberg Centre to make your appointment.
Monday, February 16th, 2015 at 1 pm
Soroptimist Lounge.
Your input is important if it is to be successful!
Spotlight on the Sid
250-338-2430
www.sidwilliamstheatre.com
Feb 2. Mattina Musica featuring Sarah Hagen (pianist)
Feb 8 Family ﬁlm series: Babe
Feb 15 Bickle Theatre Original: “Meet Me In St. Louis”
Feb 16 & 17 - Dr. Gabor Maté: Peer orientation workshop
Feb.26 – Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin
(free, but must reserve in advance)
Marlene Oolo...your Cultural
Ambassador
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Evergreen Club presents...
Open Your Hearts
Food Bank Drive
Reminder: Please arrive a few
minutes early as the movies start right
on time. Admission: one loonie
THE 100-FOOT JOURNEY
An Indian family leaves their homeland
for France and opens a restaurant
across the street from a popular,
upscale eatery. Stars Helen Mirren.
2hrs
Friday, February 6, 2015,12:30pm
Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg
Centre
MY OLD LADY
An American (Kevin Kline) inherits an
apartment in Paris, only to discover
that it comes with it’s elderly occupant,
Maggie Smith.1 hr & 47 mins
Friday,Feb. 20,2015, 12:30 pm
Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg
Centre
February 11 - 13, 2014
11am - 1pm daily in the lounge
OR, bring your donation to the Annual General
Meeting on Wednesday, February 11th at 12:45 pm
in the Rotary Hall
It’s at this time of year that shelves at the
Food Bank are the barest...
donations are needed!
Coordinated by the Evergreen Meet &
Greet Singles Group
Evergreen Club volunteers will be accepting
donations in the Evergreen Lounge
Evergreen Club 2015
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
Movies sponsored by Gone
Hollywood in Comox
Island Living Lifestyle 2015
coupon books are on sale
now!
Stop by the Filberg Centre oﬃce
for your copy or to take a look at what
the book has to
oﬀer.
2014
Proceeds go to
Evergreen Club
activities.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
1:00 pm Florence Filberg Centre, Rotary Hall
Year-end reports, and election of new
Executive members.
Refreshments served following the meeting.
Great door prizes for those in attendance!
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Upcoming events include:
• Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon,
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
• Evergreen Drama Club “Return to 1915” Celebration
for Courtenay’s Centennial , Wednesday,
April 22 & Thursday, April 23, 2015
• Spring Garage Sale , Saturday, April 25, 2015, 9 am
• Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, May 2, 2015
The Club kicks oﬀ 2015 with a special Raﬄe Draw in
celebration of the City’s 100th Birthday!
The Evergreen Club Quilters have donated 2 beautiful
quilts, plus there will be many more prizes ! Be sure
and purchase a ticket or plan to sell a book of tickets
to your friends & relatives! Proceeds from the Raﬄe go
directly to Evergreen Club equipment.
Tickets sales will begin January 26, 2015 .
Draw date takes place Wednesday, April 1st,
2015 at 1:00 pm. Tickets are $1.00 or 3 for
$2.00.
Watch for more details on these events in upcoming
newsletter publications
Heritage Fashion Show
The Evergreen Club will be helping celebrate the City
of Courtenay’s Centennial, Saturday, June 6th, 6:00
P.M. by hosting a “Something Old, Something New,
Something Borrowed” fashion show. Please mark this
date on your calendars.
More information will be forthcoming in later Newsletters.
Evergreen Club presents...
Friday Night
Dances
Great music by local bands!
7:30 to 10:30 pm Rotary Hall,
Florence Filberg Centre.
Evergreen Club
Upcoming
members: $5.00,
non-members: $7.00
Dance dates :
February 20 & 27
Refreshments will
be available.
Tickets available at the door.
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BUS TRIP & EXCURSIONS
TRIP POLICY
As a participant on the trips, please read the following information carefully. If you have any questions
or concerns, please contact the oﬃce at 250-338-1000. We will be happy to assist you.
1. Any person participating in a day or
overnight trip from the Evergreen
Seniors must have a
current
membership. Members may bring
a guest.
2. Payment
&
Registration
Day Trips: You may register
for day trips as the information
appears
in
the
monthly
newsletter.
Full
Payments
are now due upon booking.
Overnight trips: The dates for
booking these tours will appear
in your newsletter. At the time of
booking a stated deposit must be
paid. Post-dated payments are to
be left for the balance owing.
3. Cancellation
&
Refunds:
Cancellation may be accepted
for medical reasons. It may
not be possible to provide full
refunds if we are unable to re-sell
your seat. Medical certiﬁcates
may be requested. Refunds
will not be made for any other
reasons unless approved by the
Coordinator, except when all seats
are sold and we are able to resell
your ticket.
4. Seating: There will be ASSIGNED
SEATING for all passengers with
the exception of the Escort. Please
advise staﬀ if you are traveling
with a partner and if you have
any speciﬁc requirements when
traveling on the bus trip. The seat
directly behind the bus driver
is reserved for the escort.
5. Gratuities: Gratuities are included
in the cost of the day trips.
6. Book now and don’t be
disappointed. If a trip is not ﬁlled
by the deadline, the seats may then
be sold to non-members.
7. B.C. Residents (65 years &
over) travel 1/2 price on the B.C.
Ferries Monday through Thursday.
Note: Some exceptions may apply
to some trips contracted with
Travel companies. You must bring
your identiﬁcation on all trips
that involve travel on B.C. Ferries.
Post Dated Payments
PAYMENT & REGISTRATION:
You may register for day & overnight trips as the information appears in the
monthly newsletter.
DAY TRIPS:
Fees are to be paid in full at time of registration by cash, cheque, Debit Card,
VISA or Mastercard. (Please make cheques payable to the “City of Courtenay”).
OVERNIGHT TRIPS:
When booking, a stated deposit must be paid. Post dated payments are to be
left for the balance owing for overnight trips, by cheque, VISA or Mastercard.
Payment will be applied 30 days or 45 days prior to departure and speciﬁed by
trip.
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8. Please arrive at least 15
minutes prior to departure of bus
trips.
9. Passports or Enhanced Drivers
Licenses are required when
traveling to the US.
Perfume Alert
Please be aware of perfume
allergies and do not wear perfume
on bus trips.
Assigned Bus Seating
for 44 passenger
motorcoach trips
You only need to arrive 15 minutes
prior to departure (unless otherwise
speciﬁed) and your seat number
will be posted on the board in the
lobby of the centre.
Please advise our staﬀ upon
registration if you are traveling with a
partner, and if you have any speciﬁc
requirements when traveling with
us. Thank you for your continued
support!
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BUS TRIPS & EXCURSIONS
Andrea Bocelli at Roger’s
Arena, Vancouver
Stars on Ice at Save On Arena,
Victoria
In cooperation with Island Fever Travel
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli ﬁrst
concert in Vancouver after a 13 year
absence.
DEPARTS:Sat, June 14, 2015,10:45am
RETURNS:Sun; June 15,2015,4:15 pm
(#37569)
COST : $579.00 Dble Occ .
$719.00 Sgle Occ.
(Tickets in Section 307,323,324)
or
(#37570)
or
$719.00 Dble Occ
$859.00 Dgle Occ
(Tickets in Section 118)
(includes bus transport, dinner , show
ticket( various sections with accommodation at Georgian Court Hotel)
In cooperation with Island Fever Travel
Four-time World Champion and fourtime Canadian Champion Kurt
Browning will headline the 2015 Tour,
as well as direct and choreograph
the show. Joining Kurt for the silver
anniversary will be many of the Silver
Medalists from Canada’s 2014 Olympic Figure Skating Team, including
2010 Olympic Gold Medalists Tessa
Virtue & Scott Moir, 2014 Olympic
Silver Medallist Patrick Chan, and
two-time World Bronze Medalists
Meagan Duhamel & Eric Radford.
Additional cast luminaries include
Olympic Bronze Medalists Joannie
Rochette, Jeﬀrey Buttle, and more!
DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2015
DEPARTS: 2:45 pm
RETURNS:12:30 am
Celtic Thunder (# 37333)
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Travel,
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DATE : Wednesday, March 11, 2015
DEPARTS: 2:45 pm
RETURNS: 12:30 am
COST : $199 per person
includes bus transportation, buﬀet
dinner and show tickets)
(#37572)
COST : $169.00 per person
(Tickets in Section 111)
(#37571)
COST: $199.00 per person
(Tickets in Section 109)
(includes bus transport, buﬀet dinner,
show ticket)
Beauty & the Beast (#37518)
Tickets are located in the Centre
Orchestra, rows .16-18
DATE: Saturday, February 7, 2015
DEPARTS: 8:30 am
RETURNS: 10:00 pm
COST:$195.00 per person
Includes theatre ticket, bus
transportation, ferry fare, bus driver
gratuity & GST.
Canadian Maritimes
(#37533)
Highlights: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Immigration Museum, Baddeck, Cape
Breton Island, Alexander Graham Bell
National Historic Sit, Bras d”Or Lakes,
Cape Breton Highlands National Park;
Cabot Trail; PEI National Park, Lobster
Feast; Ann of Green Gables Heritage
Site; Anne of Green Gables - the
Musical; Moncton; Hopewell Rocks;
Fundy National Park; Saint John, New
Brunswick; Bay of Fundy; Digby, Nova
Scotia; Nova Scotia’s South Shore;
Yarmouth; Liverpool, Lunenburg,
Mahone Bay; Peggy’s Cove
DEPARTS:Tues, August 4, 2015, TBA
RETURNS:Sun; August 16,2015,TBA
COST : TBA (pricing was not available at time of printing this publication. Please check at the oﬃce or pick
up an itinerary for these details.
Newfoundland & Labrador
(#37534 )
Highlights include: Halifax, Nova Scotia; Canso Causeway; Cape Breton Island;
Sydney; Louisbourg; Newfoundland; Port Aux Basques; Corner Brook; Port
au Choix; Gros Morne National Park; Labrador; Red Bay National Historic Site;
L’Anse Aux Meadows National Historic Site; St. Anthony Leifsburdir Viking Feast;
Cow Head; Grand Falls-Windsor; Twillingate; Clarenville; Bonavista; Ryan
Premises National Historic Site; Boat tours to view puﬃns & whales; St. John’s;
Local culture & Entertainment.
DEPARTS: Friday, August 14, 2015,TBA
RETURNS: Sun.,, August 30, 2015, TBA
COST : TBA (pricing was not available at time of printing this publication. Please
check at the oﬃce or pick up an itinerary for these details.
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BUS TRIPS & EXCURSIONS
Tulalip Casino/Resort
Getaway (#37528) 1 space left!
The ever popular Spring getaway to
this Marysville, Washington Resort!
DEPARTS: Mon,March 23,2015, 8am
RETURNS: Thurs,March 26,2015,7pm
COST: $529.00 Dble Occ
(65+ BC. Resident)
$745.00 Sgle Occ
(65+ BC. Resident)
$580.00 Dble Occ
$775.00.Sgle Occ
(Trip includes: home pick up, 3 nights
accommodation at Tulalip Resort;
bus transportation, ferry charges
for bus, ferry fare, 3 breakfasts,
2 dinner buﬀets, $20 gaming
voucher,baggage handling , & bus
driver gratuity) .
Note: A deposit of $100.00 is due
upon booking . Final payment is due
January 23, 2015. A detailed itinerary
will be provided 2 weeks prior to
departure date. The oﬃce will call you
when it is ready to pick up.
TRIPS FOR 2015
In cooperation with Ageless Adventure
Tours , a division of Mandate Tours
• Birth of America (#37535)
visits Washington DC,
Williamsburg, Philadelphia
October 2015
• Chicago Architecture
Tour (#37536)
September 2015
• Swinomish Casino & Lodge
/La Conner, WA (#38091)
April 2015
Please put your names on the
Interest List if you would like
to receive more information.
Details for these trips were not
available at time of printing. You will
be contacted with details on pricing
and itineraries.
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Seattle, Portland with Rose
Festival and the Oregon Coast
(#37527)
In cooperation with Square 1 TravelPlus
For over a century, the Portland Rose
Festival has spotlighted the diverse
interests and culture of the
community. Come watch the parades
and see the magniﬁcent rose gardens.
DEPARTS: Thursday, June 4,2015, TBA
RETURNS: Tuesday, June 9, 2015,TBA
COST: $1,350 Double Occupancy
$2,100 Single Occupancy
Includes: all ferry, train and bus
transportation,2 nights in Seattle, 2
nights in Portland, 1 night in
Seaside Oregon, 4 dinners, 1
breakfast, bus tour of Oregon Coast.
Blue Jays vs Seattle
Mariners 2015 (#37531)
Don your Jay’s gear for the annual
Blue Jays vs Seattle Mariners trip. Go
Jays Go!
DEPARTS: Friday, July 24, 2015,8am
RETURNS:Mon, July 27, 2015,7 pm
COST: $699.00 Dble Occ (65+)
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upon booking. Final payment is due
May 29, 2015. A detailed itinerary
will be provided two weeks prior to
departure date outlining your home
pick up times. The oﬃce will contact
you when it is ready to pick up.
The Book of Mormon (#35197)
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RETURNS Sun, April 12, 2015,10 pm
COST:$195.00 per person
Includes theatre ticket, bus
transportation, ferry fare, bus driver
gratuity & GST.
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DEPARTS: 9 am RETURNS: 5 pm
COST: $ 92. 00 per person for an all
inclusive day!
Note: Times for this trip are subject to
change.
Victoria Day Trip (#37529 )
Enjoy an afternoon in beautiful
Victoria! Passengers can be dropped
oﬀ at View Royal Casino, or downtown to shop, visit the Royal BC
museum’s “Vikings” display- , or meet
a friend for lunch. You choose how
you would like to spend your time.
DATE: Tuesday, February 3, 2015
DEPARTS:7:30 am
RETURNS:7:00 pm
COST: $50.00 per person
(includes bus transportation only)
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BUS TRIPS & EXCURSIONS
Cinema Sundays
(Celebrating the City of Courtenay’s
Centennial)
In cooperation with Ambassador
Transportation Services
Let us pick you up and join us for the
Bickle Theatre Originals at the Sid !
Show’s include popcorn & a chance to
win prizes! Costumes are encouraged!
Meet Me in St. Louis (#37574)
1944 Classic musical starring Judy
Garland
DATE: Sunday, February 15, 2015
SHOW TIME : 7:00 pm
(2 hours & 15 minutes)
Some Like it Hot( #37575)
1959 classic musical comedy starring
Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis & Jack
Lemmon
DATE: Sunday, March 22, 2015
SHOW TIME: 7:00 pm
(2 hours & 30 minutes in length)
COST: $15.00 per person per evening
show (includes home pick up/return
transportation, admission to the
show, complimentary non-alcoholic
beverage at the theatre)
Note: All passengers will be
contacted one week prior to date of
show to conﬁrm home pick up times.
10th Annual Seniors Expo
(#37579 )
New theme “It’s all about R & R Refresh & Rejuvenate! New Market
Place feature this year! Held at Pearkes
Recreation Centre, Victoria.
DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2015
DEPARTS:6:45 am RETURNS:6:45pm
COST: $40.00 per person
(includes special price for bus transportation only)
Chemainus Theatre “Jeeves
Intervenes (British Comedy)
Chemainus Theatre “Project
Johnny Cash” Musical Tribute to
the Man in Black ” (#37576)
(#38090)
Saunter into the rockabilly world of
legendary musical storyteller and
Man in Black – Johnny Cash. We pay
theatrical tribute with over 40 hit songs
that celebrate the dark and light sides
of his incredible career, along with his
famous friends.
DATE: Wednesday, March 18, 2015
DEPARTS:9:45 am RETURNS: 6 pm
COST: $105.00 per person
Includes bus transportation,buﬀet
lunch,theatre ticket, bus driver
gratuity, GST.
Witty, wealthy and wandering Bertie
Wooster heads to London with an
ingenious new scheme. Will his
iconic valet, Jeeves, save Bertie from
marriage, exile from India and other
plights of high-society – all in time for
a cup of tea?
DATE: Wed., September 30, 2015
DEPARTS:9:45 am RETURNS: 6 pm
COST: $105.00 per person
Includes bus transportation,buﬀet
lunch,theatre ticket, bus driver
gratuity, GST.
Chemainus Theatre “The
Mousetrap” Murder Mystery
(#37577)
Who will escape Monkswell Manor?
A snow storm traps curious guests, a
police detective and a killer in a series
of betrayals and murders. No one
escapes suspicion…no one is safe…
until the ﬁnal moments of mystery!
DATE: Wednesday, May 20 , 2015
DEPARTS:9:45 am RETURNS: 6 pm
COST: $105.00 per person
Includes bus transportation,buﬀet
lunch,theatre ticket, bus driver
gratuity, GST.
Chemainus Theatre “Twist and
Shout - The British Invasion”
(#37578)
The British are coming! Bop back to
the 1960’s at this irresistible music
revue with chart topping hits by the
Beatles, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The
Hollies, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones,
Dave Clark Five and more.
DATE: Wednesday, July 8 , 2015
DEPARTS:9:45 am RETURNS: 6 pm
COST: $105.00 per person
Includes bus transportation,buﬀet
lunch,theatre ticket, bus driver
gratuity, GST.
Hawaii Celebrity Solstice
Cruise (#34959)
In cooperation with Square 1 TravelPlus
DEPARTS: Friday, April 17, 2015
RETURNS: Friday, May 1, 2015
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Chemainus Theatre Shows
• Grace & Glorie (Dramatic
Comedy) November 4th
• Elf : The Musical (Holiday
Musical) December 2nd
Details on these trips will be available
in upcoming newsletter publications.
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FEBRUARY AT A GLANCE
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Simply Strength (2)
9-10 am
Stretch & Strength
9-10 am
* Watercolours
9 am-noon
Simply Strength (1)
10:15 -11:15 am
Yoga 10:15 -11:15 am
*55+ Strength Trng
10:30 - 11:30 am &
1:30-2:30 pm
Drumming (Int)
11:45 - 12:45
Cycling Group
meets 10:00 am
(weather permitting)
Canasta 10 - 12
Table Tennis
11:30 am - 1 pm
Zumba
1:30-:230 pm
Carpet Bowling
Drop-in 1pm
Book Club
(1st Monday of each
month) 1-2 pm
Yoga 2 -3:15 pm
Drama Club Meets
3:15 -5:00 pm
Quilting 12-4 pm
*Badminton
1 - 3 pm
Snooker Drop-in
Play 7am to 4:30 pm
Karoake 1 - 4 pm
1st Monday of each
month
55+ TRX Level 1
9-10 am *
Chair Fit
9:15-10:15 am
Learn to Xcountry
9:30 am –1:30 pm
Bible Study
2nd & 4th Tuesday of
each month
10-11:30 am
Fabric Painters
9:30 am
Crib 10 am - 12 pm
Chair Yoga
11 - 12
Happy Gang
10 am - 12 pm
*55+ Strength Trng
10:30 –11:30 am
Darts
10:30am-12:30 pm
Table Tennis
12:30-4:00 pm
Mahjong 12:30-3 pm
55+ Circuit Fit 2-3
Pickleball 2:30-4:30
55+ Beg Str Trng
3 –4 pm
Carpet Bowling
League Play 1 pm
Stamp Club
(2nd Tuesday of
each month) 1-3 pm
Camera Club
(1st & 3rd Tues. of the
month) 12-2:30pm
IPADS (1st & 3rd Tues )
2:30 pm
Knit & Crochet
Group 1:30-3 pm
Folk Band
3:15 -4:45 pm
Bridge 7-10 pm
Snooker League
Play 9 am-4:30 pm
55+ TRX Level 2
9-10 am *
Simply Strength (2)
9-10 am
Tai Chi 9 am-12:15
Heartstrings
10 am - 12 pm
Simply Strength (1)
10:15 -11:15 am
*55+ Strength Trng
10:30 - 11:30 am &
1:30-2:30 pm
Cycling Group
meets 10:00 (weather
permitting)
Chess
12:30 -3:30pm
Texas Hold’em
12:15- 3:30 pm
Minds in Motion 1-3
Mexican Train
1 -3 pm (2nd & 4th
Wednesday of the
month)
Meet & Greet
(Singles) 1 - 3 pm
1st Wed of month
Helping Hands
1 pm 4th Wed of
month
Scrabble
1 - 4 pm Games
Room
Snooker Drop-in
Play 7 am to 12:00
pm
Yoga 8:30 - 10 am
Yoga 10:15 - 11:30
55+ TRX Level 1
9-10 am *
Yoga for joints
10-11:30
Stretch & Strength
9 - 10 am
Brazilian
Embroidery
9 am - 12 pm
Gospel Sing-Along
10:30 -11:30 am
*55+ Strength Trng
10:30 - 11:30 am
Carpet Bowling
Drop-in 1pm- 3pm
*More Blues
Harmonica 1 –2 pm
*Strum Along
2:15 –3:15 pm
Ignite yr Creativity
1:45-4:15 pm
55+ Circuit Fit 2-3
Pickleball 2:304:30
Dance for Health
2:30 –3:30 pm
*55+ Beg.Str Trng
3 –4 pm
Art Club
12:30 –3:30 pm
Genealogy Club
1 pm - 3 pm
(3rd Thursday of the
Month)
Bridge 12:30 -3:30
*Badminton
1 - 3 pm
Snooker League
Play 9 am -4:30 pm
55+ TRX Level 2
9-10 am *
Chair Fit
9:15-10:15 am
Cardio and Str.
9-10: am
*55+ Strength Trng
10 - 11 am
Yoga 10 -11:15 am
Choristers
10:00 -11:30 am
Recorder 10-11:30
Chess 12:30-3:30
Yoga for 5 Senses
2:30 -3:45 pm
Bingo 1 - 3 pm
*Badminton
1 - 3 pm
At the Movies
12:30 pm (1st &
3rd Fridays) Check
Special Events for
dates.
Activities listed
which appear in
Bold Red Type
require advanced
registration fee.
* indicates
programs held at
Lewis Centre.
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Golf Club meets at
Longlands on Wed.
& Fri, 9:30 am from
April to October.
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Friday Night
Dances
7:30 pm (check
schedule on front
page of newsletter)
Snooker Drop-in
Play 7am to 4:30 pm
& 7 pm to 9:30 pm
Computer Lab
Maintenance is
completed on
the ﬁrst Friday
of each month.
Computers will not
be available during
this time.
Saturday
Centre Hours: closed
on Saturdays .
Open on speciﬁed
dates for Special
Events.