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– NEWCOMERS GUIDE TO –forging New Friendships

FamilyFirstin theBUSINESSof Life

FamilyFirstin theBUSINESSof Life

StayingConnectedwith the NEW Generation

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contents

6COVERSTORY

DEPARTMENTS

� Angels Among Us ... 8

� Community Events Calendar ... 36

� Financially Secure ... 20

� From Fat to Fit ... 18

� Picture of Health ... 10

� Publisher’s Point of View ... 4

� Recipes ... 44

� TheWork of Art ... 28

ISSN# 1718-7435Mail Publication Agreement # 41324527PUBLISHER - Laurel D’AndreaEDITOR - Julianna HayesCOVER PHOTO –Wayne DuchartCONSULTANT -Wayne DuchartLAYOUT & GRAPHICS - Lori Johnson,Dragonfli StudioSALES &MARKETING - Laurel D’AndreaPRINTING - Mitchell PressWEB DESIGN – NRGWeb DesignBOOKKEEPING – ATM Bookkeeping Services &Management

CONTRIBUTORS –Cindy Cannan,Karen Close, LaurelD’Andrea,Carol Ellison,Amanda Fischer,Amber Gilbert,Jacinta Jay, Bruce Jones, Errol N.Hannigan,BarbKaminsky,Helen Kaulbach, Susan McQuoid, MicheleMorris,Diane Paterson, Elivia Picco,Breanna Pickett,Brian Sanders, Brian Sunderland, DrWayne TeraiMelanie Valuck, JustinWhite,DawnWilkinson,WayneWilson,

PHOTOGRAPHERS –Wayne Duchart,H Brust Collection,Kirstin Lesosky.

Beyond50welcomes unsolicited articles or photos.These items can be sent to 1850 Ranchmont Crescent,Kelowna BCV1V 1T4 or emailed to [email protected] submissions are consideredproperty of the magazine unless otherwise agreed.Theopinions expressed in this magazine are the opinions ofthe authors and they do not necessarily reflect theopinion of Beyond50 Magazine.Beyond50Magazine is published quarterly: September,December,March and June.This free publication is distributedthroughout the Okanagan (Lake Country to Penticton).Reproduction in part or whole of this magazine isprohibited without the consent of the publisher.Beyond50 Magazine is distributed to all businessesregistered with Canada Post for the Central Okanagan,random homes receive a copy and there are variousdrop locations throughout the Central Okanagan.Beyond50 Magazine may also be viewedelectronically by visiting us atwww.Beyond50mag.com.We would love to hear yourcomments. Please send them to Beyond50 Magazine1850 Ranchmont Crescent, Kelowna,BC V1V 1T4,phoneLaurel at 250-878-9194 or email us [email protected].

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“My Grandchild is Cuter than

Your Grandchild” Contest

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FEATURESAll Aboard the Positive Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

As Solo Travel Grows, So Do OptionsFor Traveling Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

CancerConnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connections:Through Seeking Supportand Giving Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Cutest Grandchild Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Family First in the Business of Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

HST -What’s Really Changed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Insuring the Future of Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Laurel Packinghouse Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Making Contact - It’s time to Reconnect . . . . . . . . 46

Mind-Body Connection:Wired for Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Newcomers' Guide to ForgingNew Friendships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

No Still Life in This Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Sage-ingWith Creative Spirit:ReconnectWith Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Staying Connected with theNew Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

The Kelowna Civic Awards -Planting the Seed! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Do you ever stop and think about the number of peopleyou know and how you got to know them? Life is all aboutconnections - we connect with our partners, children,coworkers, family and people in the community. We alsoconnect with our jobs, hobbies and interests and passions.Some connections we make last a life time and others arejust for a brief moment. It’s not the length of time that youmake the connection for but the impact it has on you.I meet the most fascinating people, whether it is an

advertiser, someone with an article or someone who tellsme a story about someone they have met. As you can wellimagine I read, re-read all the articles that come across mydesk. I have read all of our magazines more than once and Iam still moved by the people who have contributed. Someof the stories are timeless and four years later many stillimpact me.We picked connections as a theme for this issue because

I felt it was a topicwe could all relate to.Oneof the strongestconnections most of us make is with family. Cindy and RonCannan value not only the connection they havewith their daughters and grandson but also theconnection to community (page 6).If you are new to Kelowna a great place to start

would be the Kelowna Newcomers Club, it is agreat way to connect with people. (page 42)Sometimes it’s not until we change careers or

retire that we connect with our creative side.Bruce Jones and Alex Fong have been friends foryears. Alex mentored Bruce to experiment with

paint. Check out some of Bruce’s work on page 30.Sometimes we connect with things that are not so

pleasant… Michele Morris is a dynamic woman who wasrecently diagnosed with cancer. She is using her humourand positive attitude not only to beat this disease, but alsoto stay connected with those around her.The first blowwasbeing diagnosed with breast cancer, and then ten weekslater, Michele was diagnosed with leukemia. You will beinspired by her story and her decision to “ride the positivetrain.” (page 14)At the end of the day, the connections we make can last

a lifetime. It’s people,places and things that inspire us to dothings for others and for ourselves. As you know, I am themother of two teenage boys and I like to think I amconnected to them in a positive way. Sometimes theconversations we have are out of this world. The brain of ateenage boy is“scary”and there are timesDevon,Dallas andI are “disconnected.” But I love them and I will never stopshowing them that connecting with our community is not

only important, but will help them grow.We hope you have a wonderful holiday

season connectingwith those around you andthanks for connecting with Beyond 50.

Laurel D’Andrea

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publ isher ’s point of v iew

Left to right: Devon, Laurel and Dallas.

ABOUT THE COVER: Connecting with the ones we lovecan be fun. Cindy and Ron Cannan are featured herewith their grandson Marcel. They are spending alittle quality time baking cookies. The kitchen wasprovided byWagner Maytag inWest Kelowna.

As you know, I am the

mother of two teenage

boys and I like to think I

am connected to them

in a positive way.

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Being together, having

fun or just doing things side

by side helps to strengthen

our bond and connection.


As we approach the half century mark of our lives, westart to reflect, we analyze what we have accomplished,what our lives have become and what we will still want todo. Forme it has always been the simplest things that bringme the greatest joy.Ron and I have a great connection with our daughters

Amanda,Ashley and Amy. They have grown up to be threevery beautiful and independentwomenandweare gratefulthat our connection with them is strong.Amy, at the age of 20, is a second-year

business student at Okanagan College andhas a passion for people, travel and thehospitality industry. Ashley, our middledaughter is a Medical Office Assistantand wiser than her 22 years. Our eldestAmanda is 25. She’s an Evelyn Charleshairstylist and very creative. She is also awonderful single parent to the pride andjoy of our lives, grandson Marcel.Marcel was born onValentine’s Day in 2007

- a day that changed our lives. Ron and I like tojoke that on February 13, I went to sleep withmy husband and the next morning wokeup next to a grandpa.Having a strong bond with Marcel is

critical and we make an effort tospend a lot of quality time with him.I have learned that connecting

with Marcel does not always requirea verbal exchange. Being together,

having fun or just doing things side by side helps tostrengthen our bond and connection. Without even tryingyou are having an impact and it’s quite funny when youcatch a glimpse of yourself in your grandchildren.For instance, I am a bit of clean freak, especially when it

comes toour cars. Marcel knows this andenjoys helpingmewash andwipe thewindows and thewheels. Nowwhenweare out for a drive he will say,“Grandma, the car is dirty andneeds to be cleaned.”

I wear many hats - mother, grandmother, wife anddaughter and I hold down a job. Sometimes it feels likeI am being pulled in toomany directions. Ron’s job asa Member of Parliament means he is away all weekand while he concentrates on working for thecommunity, I focus on balancing my work with myresponsibilities at home, making sure that part ofour life stays stable and strong.

At the end of the day, the things I cherish mostin my life are my relationships with my family.As parents, we transfer our values, directlyand indirectly, and when our children go outinto the world they take those values withthem.We want Marcel to know that growing up

in a strong family and community is importantto us and we hope that as he gets older it willbe something he takes pride in as well.Family, friends and faith are the priorities in

our life. I believe if you cherish these things, nomatter what the challenges, you’ll be OK.

Family First in the Business of LifeSubmitted by Cindy Cannan

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Many of you may know him

as “Peter the Great,” who lives

here in West Kelowna. He is the

master pastry chef who is famous

for his wedding cakes,...

Some of us wait all of our lives for that chance meetingwith someone famous -maybe amovie star, singer or worldleader. For me, that encounter came when I met an angelamong us called Peter Klein.Many of you may know him as “Peter the Great,” who

lives here inWest Kelowna. He is themaster pastry chefwhois famous for his wedding cakes, tortes and slab cakes forspecial occasions.Peter is best known formaking the 6 x 4 foot CanadaDay

cake we enjoyed atWestside Daze, something he has donefor 12 years. He was themastermind behind the 10 x 4 footcake,completewith a chocolate replica of the bridge on it,amajor attraction at the WR Bennett Bridge openingceremony. And more recently, he baked the cake tocelebrate the opening ofWest Kelowna’s newpolice station.There is no doubt that all of these undertakings mark a

chef worthy of the title“Peter the Great,”however,what liesbeneath all the flour and eggs is what defines his greatness.

In 2007, I met Peter when I was looking for someone tobake cookies for Success By 6’s Milk and Cookie Events. Ineeded someone who could take special care tomake surethe cookies met certain dietary and allergenic needs. Afriend recommended Peter, so I phoned him. I recall himasking a few questions about the events and as soon as hefound out it was for children aged six and under, he was in.The first year,hemade 48 dozen,and,of course,a few extrasso no child went without. The next year it was 85 dozen,neatly wrapped and stored with tender loving care.The other day I asked him why he agrees to bake more

than 1,000 cookies for Success By 6 each year. He simplysaid,“That’s me, if someone asks me to do something,and ifI can do it, I will.”There is no doubt that Peter has a very generous heart

who is worthy of angel status. He is an avid Westbank

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“Peter the Great” works on the 4’ x 6’ Canada Day cake.

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Rotarian, in fact, he is the longestserving member dating back to 1977,and a distinguished recipient of a PaulHarris membership. He and his wife,Christa,also raised three childrenwhilehosting exchange students from allover the world, many of whom theyhave stayed in touch with and callfamily. He is an accomplished busi-nessman who ran two bakeries in thelate 1970s while raising his family andvolunteering in the community.

In closing, Peter Klein is the“greatest” of all the angels I know. Hedoesn’t do it for recognition. Hedoes itbecause that’s what you do. He caresabout others above himself, which iswhy he is an angel I amproud to know.Onbehalf of the hundreds of young

children who enjoy his special cookiesat our events thank-you!

CAROL ELLISON is theSuccessBy6Coordinatorin Central Okanagan.Success By 6 is a localUnited Way initiativethat is going upstreamto plan preventativehealth and developmentprograms for children 6

years of age or less. Supported by Success By 6BC (a provincial partnership of United Ways,Credit Unions of BC, and the BC Government)this initiative focuses on getting at the rootcause of why 25 per cent of children in ourcommunity are not ready for school by the timethey enter kindergarten. To learn more visithttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSQK1dwsSgQ

“My grandchild is cuter than yourgrandchild” contest is on! Beyond 50invites you to send us photos of yourgrandchildren. We promise to share asmany of those photos as we can in theSpring 2011 issue! Here are the rules:• Photos must be taken by amateur

photographers.• If your photo is used we will display

the child’s first name, age when thephoto was taken and the names of thegrandparents.• Grandparents or grandchild must

reside from Lake Country to Penticton.• Due to space limitations, we can only use some of the photos submitted.

Others will be used on our website at www.beyond50mag.com• There will be no remuneration for any photos used, but all photos received

will have their name entered into a draw for a chance to win a fabulous prize.• You may submit up to two entries. Each photo must be identified with your

name, address or email and phone number.• Entries can be sent via email to: [email protected]. Please type in

the subject line: ‘Grandchild Photos’ or send hardcopies by mail to 1850Ranchmont Crescent, Kelowna,BC V1V 1T4.• If you would like your photos returned, please include a self-addressed

stamped envelope.• Deadline for entries is Friday, February 11th, 2011.

2009 Winners: Erin & Lauren 2.5 years

Proud Grandparents - George & Donna Leggett,

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“ C o n v e n i e n c e ,

activities for all ages, and a

relaxed atmosphere where

families can have loads of fun

in a safe environment...”

p ic ture of health

Thiswinter,gather the clan at BigWhite andSilver Star SkiResorts - where families come first and building memoriesand experiences last for generations. Big White, in fact, wasnamed one of the top five family ski resorts in the world bythe Times London last year. Both Silver Star and Big Whiteare a cut above when it comes to family fun.

BigWhite and Silver Star are located in the centre of theOkanaganValley.BigWhite is just a 56 kmdrive southeast ofKelowna,while Silver Star is closer toVernon.The resorts areBritish Columbia’s second and third largest mountains andboast the most ski-in, ski-out accommodation in Canada.Blessedwith sunnyweather,dry powder and amild averagetemperature of -5°C/23°F, Big White and Silver Starexperience an impressive annual snowfall of 750cmof light,fluffy champagne powder that the Okanagan is so famousfor.

Both resorts offer progressive terrain,over 115 runs each,alpine bowls, theTELUSTerrain Parks,Nordic trails and snow-mobiling trails. The terrain also features haunting glades,with white-encrusted trees referred to as “Snow Ghosts,”that span over 1,525 acres and have been repeatedlyrecognized by Ski Canada for superior tree and glade skiing.

Since Big White and Silver Star were purchased by theSchumann family, the focus has always been about familyfun and creating lasting memories. Senior Vice-President ofBig White and Silver Star Michael J. Ballingall says, “We

believe in looking after young ones from the time they canstart skiing right up to the grandmas andgrandpaswho liketo take their little ones skiing - and everyone in between.”

Big White has initiated a new program with rotating“Family/Seniors Skiing and Snowboarding Zones” that willbe set up each day.Three runswill be selectedwith signage,gated entry and the addition of extra slope watchers toensure that speed, safe skiing and riding are monitored sothat the most senior guests, as well as families with smallchildren, can explore more than just the green runs on themountain.

Off the slopes,BigWhite and Silver Star’s adventure parksoffer winter fun activities for the whole family. Take a sleighride, watch kids zip around on mini-snowmobiles, explorethe tube parks, play hockey or skate on the outdoor rinks.Silver Star’s outdoor skating pond is the highest elevationnatural rink in Canada.This year,BigWhite introduced a new60-foot-tall ice-climbing tower.

Ballingall notes that BigWhite and Silver Star have grownbecause the owners have asked themselves, “What dofamilies need?” Ballingall says,“Convenience,activities for allages, and a relaxed atmosphere where families can haveloads of fun in a safe environment. All this keeps familiescoming back to our resorts year after year.”

There’s a place every family dreams of being. It’s calledtogether.

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healthy, there has to be smooth

commun ica t ion be tween the

brain and the body.


Kelowna International Airport has become quite the hubfor people to connect, whether it’s for business or personaltravel. Last January, I was on my way to a health andwellness conference. The valley was fogged in, and all flightswere delayed. As the day went along, more and moretravelers showed up, only to have to sit and wait. Eventually,all flights were cancelled, and the travelers were asked tocome back the next day to reschedule. As I sat back and watched the day unfold, I thought of

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help him breathe. The interesting partis that he didn’t hurt his legs, or hislungs - he hurt the connectionbetween his brain and his body.So, back to the airport: the fog is a

major disruption or interference to theflow and connection of passengerstrying to get to and from the airport.The result? Passengers are stressedand frustrated, like muscles that aretight and knotted when a nerve ispinched. The airports are crowded withfrustrated travelers, like inflamed andcongested tissue. People aren’t able toconduct business or connect withfriends and family, like your foot fallingasleep when you sit on it for a longperiod.

The good news was that the fogcleared in the next couple days, and itwas “business as usual” at the airport.Your body works even harder than theairport - 24/7, 365 days a year - to keepyou functioning and healing. It has anamazing potential to do this - as longas there is no interference to the Mind-Body Connection.As a doctor of chiropractic, my job is

to make sure that the connectionbetween the brain and the body is freeand clear of interference, so that yourbody can do “business as usual.” I use atechnique called Activator Methods toassess and correct the alignment,balance, and movement of the spine.With better communication over theMind-Body Connection, it gives youthe best chance of being as healthy asyou can be. If you are having chronicheadaches, neck pain, back pain, orsciatica, perhaps you need to haveyour Mind-Body Connection checkedfor interference.

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I invite you to climb

aboard the “Positive Train”

with us and help us to see

all the amazing sights

along the way.

There are some things a woman may not want to hear.Like, “Those jeans do make your butt look bigger.” Or, “I knowthis is your first pregnancy, but you’re having quadruplets.” But there is one thing that no woman ever expects to

hear and that’s: “I’m very sorry to tell you, you have breastcancer.” And yet all too often those words are spoken. I heard them on August 6, 2010, and although the

radiologist spoke for another five minutes, all I heard was aloud and obnoxious drumbeat. It was the kind of noise youhear at a stoplight when the car beside you has its soundsystem blaring and you can feel the vibration of the bass inyour feet as the windows shake. It wasn’t until later that Irealized the noise I was hearing was my own heartbeat,caught somewhere between my throat and my eardrums. As I tried to digest this information I felt as though I had

been forced to join a club whose membership was growingat a rapid rate despite the fact that no one wanted to be partof it in the first place.

A few hours later my husband and I sat together on thecouch in stunned silence holding hands and shivering undera blanket on one of the Okanagan’s hottest summer days.That night I woke up to the sounds of my inner voice shout-ing, “I have cancer, I have cancer!” And suddenly I began toshout back, “You have to fight this, you have to beat this,come on Michele you can do this.” And that’s when boardedthe “Positive Train,” determined to travel this journey withoptimism, strong will and plenty of humour. In true type-A personality fashion, I began to make lists.

I needed to create a support group of family, friends and co-

workers, I needed to clear my plate of all stressors in my life.I also needed to become informed about this cancer and Ineeded to assist my body, spirit and mind in the healingprocess. I started to see this cancer as a gift, an opportunitywhich placed me on a new path. I woke my husband toshare my new found courage and he said, “I know you canbeat this thing, Michele, and I will be with you every step ofthe way.”A diagnosis of cancer provides a clarity like no other. All

aspects of life are prioritized and what becomes abundantlyclear is the need for “connection.” That means reaching outto others for love and support, utilizing staff and volunteersat a Cancer Clinic and seeking the advice and expertise of anexcellent medical team. I have made all of those connec-tions and so many more.

A connection can sometimes last a lifetime. I was walk-

All Aboard the Positive Train Submitted by Michele Morris


Michele’s support team.


ing along MissionCreek a few daysafter my diagnosisand a beautiful younggirl came up to meand said, “I have beenwatching you walkand I just wanted tosay you are doingsuch a good thingfor your body andmind by being outhere in the fresh airand I want to

encourage you to keep going.” I took her hand in mine andsaid, “You have no idea how much your words mean to me,I just found out I have cancer.” She told me she didn’t want to offend me but that Jesus

had his eye on me. I smiled and replied that I wasn’toffended. “I’ve been praying a lot lately, more than I have inquite some time. In fact, I’m praying so hard, my head’sabout to fall off! By the way my name’s Michele.” She laughedand said, “I’m Rachel, you keep going Michele, you can do it.”We let go of each other’s hands and she continued on

her run. I walk Mission Creek every day and I have neverseen Rachel again but I think of her often and how theconnection we made will remain with me forever.

If there is someone you know who shares a diagnosislike this, I encourage you to reach out and make aconnection with them. Allow them to cry or just feel sadwhen they need to, make them laugh or smile often, and letthem know they are not alone. I invite you to climb aboardthe “Positive Train” with us and help us to see all theamazing sights along the way.

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Sue’s cancer diagnosis was a life-altering experience. In 2006, when shelearned shehadcolorectal cancer,therewas so much to think about her mindwas soon swimming with questions.What happens next? What will mytreatment be like? Howwill I decide onmy treatment options?When she learned about the

Canadian Cancer Society’s CancerCon-nection program, a free and confid-ential program that puts people newlydiagnosed with cancer in touch withvolunteers who have been through asimilar experience, she immediatelysigned up.Today, she reflects fondly on all the

support she found through the service.“I remember clearly just how helpfulthe phone calls from my CancerCon-nection volunteerwere duringmyninemonths of treatment,”she says.When Sue finished her cancer treat-

ment, she was eager to return to hernormal,busy life with her husband andfamily. As a practicing physio-therapistfor over 30 years, Sue was happy to getback to business and she again enjoy-ed hobbies like cycling, skiing androllerblading.But the memories and connections

made throughCancerConnectionneverleft her. Talking one-on-one with apersonwhohadbeen through someofthe roughest parts of her cancer

journey had given her real hope. Shefelt her volunteer really understood hersituation and having access to thatsupport was key in her recovery. Sue

knew shewanted to do that for someoneelse. That’s when she made thedecision to join CancerConnectionas a volunteer herself.“CancerConnection did so

much for me. I’m happy to findtime each week to make somephone calls to help others withtheir journey,”she says.Her motto these days is: “Figure

out three things that give you joy,thendoat least oneof themonce aday!”And according to the Canadian CancerSociety,Sue’s experience and positive outlook havehad a great impact on the clients she works with, whodescribe her has“wonderful and helpful.”CancerConnection is available to people anywhere in

Canada at any stage of their cancer journey. Call 1-888-939-3333 or email CancerConnection, cancerconnection@

bc.cancer.ca, and a program coordinator willmatch you with the most appropriatetrained volunteerwhohas been throughand survived a similar cancer exper-ience.Matches are determined bywhat is

most important to the client.Itmaybethat you are looking for someonewhohada treatment youare considering,orsomeone who had the side effects you

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when it comes to choosing a gym and/or a personal trainer.

Most gyms these days have basically the same equipment,give or take a few machines, but what does make thedifference, at least to me, is the atmosphere.Somegyms give you the feeling they are all business and

the people working out there are interested in achievingresults and meeting their individual goals. Others seemmore like places where people come more to enjoy eachother’s company and socialize,while still enjoying somephysical activity.That’s why I advise people to check out different gyms

before signing up. I believe that every gym,at least here inKelowna, offers you aweek’s worth of free workouts just soyou can assess their atmosphere. Take some time andchoose the right one for you.The same thing applies when it comes to choosing your

personal trainer.Most personal trainers have similar training or education

andwhat it really comes down to,at least inmymind, is howyou connect with the individual who will be helping youachieve your fitness goal. Some women are morecomfortable being trained by another woman and there isnothing wrong with that, but make sure any trainerunderstands your needs and can accommodate yourindividual situation.By that I mean that if you have physicalissues, like hip surgery or knee replacements,make sure thetrainer has experience working with people with theseissues.For example,my wife and training partner Judi has both

Lupus and Fibromyalgia.When she works with people whohave either or both of these issues she has in depthknowledge ofwhat is going on in that individual’s body andstructures the workout regime with that in mind.

Choose the Right One for YouSubmitted by Errol N. Hannigan and Laurel D’Andrea

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Laurel’s is happy with her new look.

Don’t settle for just anyone when it comes to reachingyour fitness goals, ask lots of questions and this may helpyou make the right connection. That can mean thedifference between just working out or achieving, andmaybe even surpassing, your fitness expectations.Laurel: I have to agreewith Errol.When I decided to take onthis journey of getting back into shape, I needed to feelcomfortable with the people I wanted to motivate andempower me.The past several months have been amazingfor me, I have learned so much from Errol and Judi, bothphysically and mentally. Making a change comes fromwithin, first and foremost. They taught me that if I want tomake a change I can and I will.The time at the gym with both of them has been

energizing, inspiring and challenging. I really believe thatthe key to success is having a partner or two to motivateyou. It’s really does help to have mentors and/or a gymbuddy to help keep you on track.I am so glad that I decided to get back to taking care of

my body and my mind and the results have been amazing.Overall, I have lost over 22 lbs and 14 inches. I am sleepingbetter,havemore energy and I amoverall happier withwhoI am. The comments from friends, family and acquaintanceshave been generous and heartfelt. I really am proud of allthat I have accomplished and will continue to do so.I would never have achieved what I have if I didn’t have

the support and encouragement of Judi, Errol and my twoboys, Devon and Dallas. I hope you enjoy the new photosand if you ever need orwant to change your perspective onworking out and change your eating habits, call Judi andErrol,youwill be glad you did.The connection that the threeof us have will last a lifetime!

ERROL N. HANNIGAN, Fitness Ambassador/Writer has become a health and fitness advocatewho has channeled his personal experience andtraining into areas that promote physical fitnessand works to encourage Canadians of all ages topractice healthier lifestyles. He is currently writinga book on his two passions, Faith & Fitness.


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Legacy gift whether that is through a gift in their will, a giftof life insurance or another type of planned gift,” says Diane.“Planned giving allows donors to make a gift that ismeaningful to them that they may not be able toaccomplish during their life time. We encourage donors towork with their professional advisors to ensure that the giftoption they choose is best suited to them.”The Live Forever - Leave Your Legacy Campaign receives

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NATHALIE PARENTEAU’s style is easily recognizable and collected by people from all over the world. Each piece tells a story inspired by life in the Yukon. Its rich culture, floraand fauna are often characters in her visual tales. Like a puzzle, Natalie’s lines andshapes fit together to create her imagery. The Evans Fischer Gallery offers a varietyof her limited edition paper and canvas Giclees.

TERRY ISAAC’s photorealistic wildlifepaintings are definitely a sight to be seen.Terry states that “To be a good artist, you needto be a good observer.” The products of hisobservations are candid snapshots of nature’smagical moments. Terry’s work has beenfeatured in many bird, wildlife and paintingtechnique books. The Evans Fischer Gallerydisplays a wonderful selection of Terry’s work.

ANITA SKINNER. “I am always thinkingabout art, I see art in life around me.” When you

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ANITA McCOMAS’ expressive and lusciouspaintings are gaining popularity quickly. “I still cannotbelieve that my path in life has led me here, where everyday I feel the energy to create, create, create!” Thispassion is evident in Anita’s work, lovely gestures ofpaint flow, mix, and interact resulting in the charismaticperspectives The Evans Fischer Gallery enjoys so much.

LUCY COLLINGS paints “en plain air,” aFrench expression used to describe

painting in the outdoors. Being immersedin natural light is important to impressionistpainters like Lucy. “I paint to celebrate the

beauty and variety of nature.” Her relativelysmall, yet visible brush strokes expressed ina varied use of color create a play of light.The Evans Fischer Gallery is very proud to

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JUDI WILD Stop in at The Evans FischerGallery to see Haida and Coastal Salishinspired art by Judi Wild. Her backgroundcovers many years as a drafting technologistand a graphic designer. Judi now paints fulltime. She has developed and mastered thelabor intensive method of applyingwatercolors using a “dry brush technique”giving her work delicate detail. Judi has adeep respect for the earth and its spiritualcreatures.

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LINDA KELLY Bronze alloy’s strength and lack ofbrittleness is an advantage when figures in action areto be created. Thus, Linda Kelly’s love of anythingequine and the medium of bronze is a match made inheaven. Linda’s Sweet Water bronze sculptures are fullof life and movement. At The Evans Fischer Gallery youcan visit with the silly little bouncing foals and admireelegant Arabian busts.


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There are as many unique individ-uals as there is a diverse mixture of art.Everyone is different when it comes toaesthetic sensibilities. Some pieces youwill walk past uninterested and otherswill draw you in. This connection betweenart and the viewer becomes a mean-

ingful dialogue. When you hear someonesay, “This piece just speaks to me,” theyare referring to that very connection.There is little more rewarding than

to see someone fall in love with a workof art and want to share it with others.The relationship between art and viewercan be linked to enjoyable memories,experiences and emotions or even thewhimsy of technique or color. For some,this association is an extension ofthemselves, what their passions areand how they wish to be portrayed. At The Evans Fischer Art Gallery we

value this special connection and ourenvironment facilitates it on everylevel. The aroma of our gourmet coffeeand cozy couches will make you feel athome. The relaxed atmosphere is free

from pressure and distraction, allowingfor impromptu interactions with ourselection of art. As a result, stories andopinions are shared by viewers as theyinteract with the work. We have the pleasure of meeting an

assortment of wonderful people, andgetting to know them through theirconnections and conversations withthe art. So, come down, have a coffee,browse and relax. We’d love to meetyou and perhaps something we havewill cause you to pause.

AMANDA and LOUISE FISCHER, a mother-daughter team from Alberta, are excited to bepart of Kelowna’s beautiful cultural district.They’re the new owners of The Evans Gallery andFraming which is now The Evans Fischer ArtGallery and Framing.

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naturally one of the things to make my list was to takelessons. When I retired a few months later, I launched thenext stage of my life with a long trip andwhile away I thought about how I wouldbegin my new attempt at painting. Being a type A personality and

wanting to achieve results quickly, Iwasn’t sure a year or two of night schoolwas my cup of tea. Fortunately a goodfriend of mine is Alex Fong, one of themost well known and accomplishedartists in the Okanagan. When I returned Iasked Alex if he could help me out. As he is extremely busy as an artist, he couldn’t dedicate

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and, of course, critiques of my work. My favourite will alwaysbe - “Geez, Bruce, that quail looks like a friggin’ Volkswagen.”As I progressed and began painting on my own, Alex and

I continued to spend days working and enjoying, wine, food

and friendship. As I tried new mediums and new styles, Alexwould join in and we actually began paintinglarge abstract canvasses together. This was notonly fun, but the outcomes were great.I continue to peck away at other things on my

retirement list, but painting is now one of myregular pastimes and a few painting days with Alexevery summer are something I look forward to.Quote from Alex Fong: “When Bruce asked me

to paint along with him, I was very excited aboutthe prospect. Not only good company, but, thepromise of a nice lunch and fine wine? Who couldresist? As an artist, I welcome change, am open to

the inspiration an abstract approach can provide. Bruce wasa very enthusiastic partner! We made art fun!”

No Still Life in This Retirement Submitted by Bruce Jones


Bruce Jones and Alex Fong create amasterpiece together.


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In the last issue of Beyond 50 Iintroduced the concept of sage-ing,a creative adventure that awakensus to make connections, initiatechange, and grow: to reap integrityand wisdom. Sage-ing is theblossoming of a lifetime. As a younggirl, I was attracted to the colouring book activity of connectthe dots. In middle age, I began to appreciate the game’ssignificance. I perceived finding meaning in experience to beakin to that early exercise, just more complex. In particular, Irealized that feeling deeper understanding evolves whenone sees the connections between self and the natural world. Sage-ing With Creative Spirit is an invitation to become a

seeker of one’s authenticity; to look at oneself with clearloving eyes; to savour wisdom gained, and to offer the bestof who we are to ourselves, to those we love, to ourcommunities and to our planet earth. “Only experiences that profoundly alter our view of

nature and reconnect us with the divinity in ourselves and inthe environment can empower people...” When I read these words, shared with me by another

artist/seeker, I felt my heart open and fill with gratitude. Ibelieve everything in nature breathes with the indomitableenergy of life waiting to be exposed. Within each of us isnature’s life-giving energy eager to respond through creativeacts that are honest expressions of the connections we feel.Simply by allowing ourselves to awaken to nature and ourhands to spontaneously record an expression in that

moment, we have the potential to awaken tonature and self: to be enlivened by the energyof the universe.In my seeking, I became a walker, or

perhaps more accurately, a wanderer, explor-ing nature with the curiosity and imaginationof that young girl who loved to connect thedots and see the bigger picture. Painting andwriting provide adventures into expressingthe connections that my curiosity andimagination inspire. Drawing marks andbrush strokes become expressive forms of

energy which excite and release me. Finding the courage tocreate from inner knowing brings liberation. The process ismore important than the product. Later, in my journal, wordshelp me probe deeper into the layers of who I am. Every-where I find resonance within and without. On KnoxMountain in Kelowna I experienced a full surge of GaiaConsciousness. Later, in my studio I gestated Homage toGaia. When she exposed herself to me in this root, I felt thepain and courage of unseen sacrifice. I saw her begging forunderstanding. Connections initiate connection. Lori Mairs isa sculptor and artist in residence at the Woodhaven NatureConservancy. She collaborates on an ECO ART researchproject with UBCO that brings artists into the park tointerpret their work in direct response to nature. When thepark opens in the spring she and I will lead more courses insage-ing. Join us to reconnect with nature and to feelempowered. Visit: www.sage-ing.com

Sage-ing With Creative Spirit: Reconnect With NatureSubmitted by Karen Close


Lori Mairs and Karen Close atWoodhaven Nature Conservatory.

The following events take place in thefirst few months of 2011 at theKelowna Community Theatre:

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Volunteering is an

ef fec t ive way to make

connections throughout

our community. Over 46

per cent of us volunteer

in B.C.

Connecting is part of living and aging. Like fitting prongsand loops of puzzle pieces together, there are two elementsto connecting within our community. The first challenge isto find the services and support you need when you needthem. The second step is to find ways to give your time,talent and treasures in ways that benefit others.So where do you turn when you need help? Let your

fingers do the walking across your keyboard to www.kcr.ca.Click on ‘Community Info Search’ to begin a journey throughnon-profit and frontline government organizations servingthe Central Okanagan.You can complete an alphabetical search of programs

and services by simply clicking on the letters A through Z.

Search by age group and look for recreational activities foryour grandchildren. Search by interest if you like music,visual arts or community theatre. As your parents age, yourneeds might focus on in-home care, hospice services orbereavement support. Volunteering is an effective way to make connections

throughout our community. Over 46 per cent of usvolunteer in B.C. People aged 55 to 64 years average 189hours of volunteering, while people ages 65 and olderaverage 196 hours.To get the most out of your volunteer experiences, ask

yourself why you want to volunteer. Is there a specific causedear to your heart that has affected you, a close friend or

Connections: Through seeking support and giving backSubmitted by Dawn Wilkinson

loved one? Are you driven to make acontribution, to give back becauseyour life has been so fortunate? Whatare the specific skills you want to sharewith others? Is your goal to meetpeople? Perhaps you would rathervolunteer with a group of friends?Be blunt and ask yourself, ‘What do I

want to get out of volunteering?’ Isthere something new you want toexplore - building fresh skills, workingwith different clientele, or participa-ting on a team? There is enjoyment inhelping others. Volunteering can bringstructure to your life and a sense of excite-ment and anticipation to each day.How much time do you want to

give? Are you away certain times of theyear? What works best: days, eveningsor weekends? Is flexibility or con-sistency more important? Do you preferlong-term ongoing commitments orshort-term project-oriented time frames?What clientele appeals to you? Are

you interested in children, youth orseniors? What about people withspecial needs and disabilities? Would

you work behind the scenes or online?Perhaps teaming up with other profes-sionals provides the best fitVolunteering possibilities seem end-

less. You can advocate, serve on aboard, canvass for funds, or manageother volunteers. There are phones toanswer, bookkeeping to complete, andspecial events to plan. You can pitch inat someone’s home, cooking, cleaning,gardening, fixing, painting and shovel-ing snow. Youth, children and adults

need mentors, tutors and team coaches. It is all about connecting. How well

are you fitting in? If it is time to makechanges, check out www.kcr.ca andsearch for community information orvolunteer opportunities.

DAWN WILKINSON’S work history blends avariety of experiences in program development,volunteer management, and communications.Dawn is passionate about supporting the non-profit sector’s role in making our community ahealthy and vibrant place to live, work and play.


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www.kcr.caThe listing of an event in the Calendar of Events does not indicate endorsement and the exclusion of an event does not implyany disapproval by Kelowna Community Resources. If you have a fundraising event and need volunteers please contactCommunity Information and Volunteer Centre for inclusion in the Calendar of Events 250.763.8008 Ext 24 or 25.

JANUARY 2011Mothers March(March of Dimes)Kinsmen

1 24th Annual NewYear’s DayDinner, 5:30pm at First UnitedChurch.

4 Wizard of Oz, 7:30pm at ProsperaPlace; for more infowww.prosperaplace.com

8 OgopogoWrestling Tournament;for more info call 250-767-2166.

10 Deadline for submission toOkanagan Arts Awards, call 250-861-4123.

14 - 16 Avalanche Awareness

16 - 22 National Non-SmokingWeekwww.quitnow.ca; talk toCanadian Cancer Society if you,or someone you love would likehelp to quit smoking, 250-762-6381.

19 WeedlessWednesdaywww.quitnow.ca. Call CanadianCancer Society for help to quitsmoking, 250-762-6381.

19 Jazz Cafe 8 pm,jazzcafekelowna.com

19 - 23 WinterWine Festival, Sun PeaksResort, www.owfs.com.

22 VienneseWaltz,OkanaganSymphony; 8pm,Kelowna

Community Theater23 KelownaWinter Market;

Parkinson Recreation Centre9am-1pm

26 - 31 International Children’sGames; Jan.26-31, 8am-8pmhttp://internationalchildrensgames-kelowna2011.com/

30 Investor’s GroupWalk forMemories for Alzheimer Societyof BC, 11am-12noon; registration10am at Kelowna SecondarySchool; for more info 250-860-0305.

DECEMBER 20108 Annual Scrooge Christmas

Breakfast, 7:30-10am SandalwoodRetirement Resort. For info call250-717-1884.

9 & 10 Grumpy Badger’sChristmas puppetshow,Dec 9, 11am;Dec 10-1pm,Kelowna Public Library, 250-762-2800.

10 Christmas Dinner and Dance,sponsored by Community LivingBC and the City of Kelowna, 5pm.Please note that caregivers willbe required to purchase a ticketthrough Parkinson RecreationCentre.

10 Let’s Dance Kelowna AnnualChristmas Potluck and Dance,

7pm. For more info,[email protected]

10 & 11 Ballet Kelowna presents,TheNutcracker,Dec 10, 7:30pm,Dec11, 2pm and 7:30pm,KelownaCommunity Theatre.

10 - 12 Living Nativity atWillow ParkChurch, various times,please goto www.willowparkchurch.com/for more info.

12 Lake Country Skate with Santa, 3-4:30pm. For more info, LakeCountry Leisure Services 250-766-1485.

12 KelownaWinter Market;Parkinson Recreation Centre9am-1pm

15 Visit from Santa, 6:30 pm,Westbank Library, 2484 Main St.,

250-768-436917 & 18 The Twinkle Tour, Kelowna

Regional Transit, for more info250-860-8121.

18 Christmas Children’s Party, Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society, twosessions,please call Kathleen toregister at 250-763-4905 ext.207.

18 Let it Snow,7pm by theOkanagan Symphony Orchestra,Kelowna Community Theatre.

18 Free Family Night at ParkinsonRecreation Centre 6-8:30pm

19 & 20 Christmas Carol Service,Dec 19,3pm;Dec 20, 7:30pm,St.Michaeland All Angels Cathedral.

25 Annual Community ChristmasDinner, 5-7pm,ParkinsonRecreation Centre.

community events calendar

FEBRUARY 2011Heart MonthOkanagan Arts; Spirit Festival for info call 250-861-4123Junior Achievement MonthBlack History Month. Check out the online Black History Museumat www.virtualmuseum.ca/ blackhistory/index.html

2 - 4 Western Silviculture Contractor’s Association Annual Conferenceand Trade Show at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort,www.wsca.ca

3 Chinese NewYear8 A Fiara String Quartet; Rotary Centre for the Arts, 7:30pm

8 - 9 First Nations Social Development Society Annual Conference,TheFairmontWaterfront Hotel, 1-800-991-7099 www.fnsds.org

12 Thompson Okanagan Housing AwardsGold Gala, 5:30pm Delta Grand Okanagan;for more info call 250-861-3988.

15 Canadian Flag Day20 Jazz Cafe 8 pm, jazzcafekelowna.com

25 - 27 Kelowna Home Show at Prospera Place, www.showswork.com

8th Annual

MARK THIS DATE ONYOUR CALENDAR AND

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In every city,people and organizations come together tomake it a community. For the past 35 years, the KelownaCivic and Community awards recognize those whoseoutstanding contributions make our community anexceptional place to live.

The Awards started as the Banquet of Champions in the1970s,recognizing local sport teams for their achievements,as well as two individual awards: the Bob GiordanoMemorial Award - recognizing an outstanding volunteer inthe sport community; and the Augie Ciancone MemorialAward - recognizing an outstanding high school athlete.

Over the years, additional awards were added to theevening.

1975 - Inspired by the International Year of Women, theSarah Donalda Treadgold Memorial Award was created asthe first non-sport award celebrating a woman for hergenerous volunteerism.

1982 - The Banquet of Champions Sport & Citizen of theYear Awardswere combinedwith the Art Council Awards tocreate a single event: The Kelowna Civic & CommunityAwards.

1986 - The Fred Macklin Memorial Award was created torecognize a man for his outstanding volunteerism in ourcommunity. The Male and Female Athletes of the Year andthe Bryan Couling Athletic Team Award, which honoursathletes who bring recognition to Kelowna,were added.

1992 - The Young Citizen of the Year award recognizesyoung people in the community. The award was split torecognize both a youngman and woman each year.

1999 - The Central Okanagan Foundation Volunteer

Organization of the Year award honours a volunteer groupthat make a significant impact on the community.

2000 - The Anita Tozer Memorial Award for outstandingcommunity service is unique in that it is the only awardcategory that is decided by City Council.

2006 - The Corporate Community Award honours a localbusiness that contributes through volunteer and financialsupport to the community.

As the awards celebration has grown, it has movedaround the city. This year marks an exciting change as theevent moves to the Kelowna Community Theatre. Thecelebration will feature a cocktail reception followed by thegala awards ceremony and entertainment.

There are so many people who make contributionswithin the city - this is our opportunity to recognize,celebrate and thank them for their efforts.

Nominations for Civic and Community Awards are openfrom January 3 to February 11,2011.This is our opportunityto recognize those people who made a difference inKelowna for the year 2010.

If you know someone who should be celebrated at thisyear’s event, nomination forms can be found online underCommunity Info at www.kelowna.ca.

The Civic and Community Awards will be held at theKelowna Community Theatre onWednesday,April 27,2011.

For a complete listing of all Award categories along withthe nomination forms please visit www.kelowna.ca.

For questions regarding the nominations or awardsnight, contact Amber Gilbert at 250-469-8967 or [email protected]


The Kelowna Civic AwardsPlanting the Seed!Submitted by Amber Gilbert

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Kelowna for the year 2010.

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How fortunatewas I to be able to stay at homewithmy three kids? It was the best time of my life, I alwayssay.So,here I am staying connected,back towhere I started,a little less limber, a lot more patient. I hope each morningthe parents who drop off their most prized possessions feel100 percent confident their children will get the bestpossible care from“Gramma.”

I’ve always been a caregiver, starting with my father wholived with a brain injury.My whole life has revolved aroundpeople: as a lifeguard, nurse, teacher (swimming, nursing),dean of Grade 9 boys at Notre Dame College, fundraiser,volunteer, activity director, and I even worked in finance.Funny though, I really didn’t like that latter job, perhaps itdidn’t have enough to do with people.

But the satisfaction I got fromworkingmost jobs is nothing compared to beingwith the daycare kids.With them, I reallyfeel like I’m making a difference, andstaying connected. They say the periodbetween birth and age five is the mostimportant time of your life in terms ofdevelopment, and I truly believe that.You’re learning things twice as fast as atany other period - these kids are likesponges - and how lucky am I to be apart of their growth.

I look up atmy“wall of fame”(with thenames andhandprints of all the kidswhohave passed through our doors) and my

deepest wish is that I’ve hadsome kind of positive impact

on them. Just the other day, I encountered this youngsterwho used to be in the daycare on the street with his dadand he came running up tome yelling,“Gramma,Gramma!”He gave me a big hug, and then asked his Dad if he couldcome back with me! Wow, I do believe that is stayingconnected.

It’s funny, though, I don’t really believe in daycares.Don’tget me wrong, I think it’s amazing for me that I’m hererunning a daycarewithmy daughter. I just wish I didn’t haveto. I wish all parents had the option that I had to stay homewith their kids. It’s a wonderful gift you can give your kids.And, really in the end, it’s your legacy to this world - you’ll

always have a little bit of yourself walking around.It’s not only the ABC’s thatmatter - its kindness,

compassion, sharing,honesty and being together.These are the lessons that staywith you the rest ofyour life and really shape who you are. Yes,Gramma is staying connected with the daycarekids, in more ways than one (you can onlyimagine), and loves every minute of it.

Throughout her life SUSAN MCQUOID has used herboundless energy and huge capacity to give love in a vastcollection of jobs, including teaching life skills, taking care ofstudents as a resident dean for Notre Dame College, andproviding nursing care to people in long-term care facilities.Now, she works alongside her daughter at their family runhome daycare,Gramma,Momma andMe.

I hope each morning the

pa rent s who drop o f f the i r

most prized possessions feel

100 percent confident their

c h i l d r e n w i l l g e t t h e b e s t

possible care from “Gramma.”

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Staying Connectedwith the New GenerationSubmitted by Susan McQuoid

Being a par t of the KelownaMuseums, one of the many perks istalking with visitors and listening tothem reminisce about what Kelownaused to be like. Whether it’s an unclewho used to have an apple orchard inEast Kelowna, or a grandmother wholived in one of the first houses onBernard Avenue, these stories remindmewhy we do what we do here at theMuseum.

With the restoration of the LaurelPackinghouse,which began earlier thisyear and completed this September,we’ve enjoyed hearing lots of memor-ies and stories about the Laurel andwhat she means to the community.

The historic Laurel Packinghouse is

the City of Kelowna’s first designatedheritage building and a fitting reflec-tion of the Okanagan Valley’s long anddeep connection to the tree fruitindustry in Canada. Built out of

Kelowna bricks, the packinghouse wasin use from its construction in 1917 tothe early 1970s. In 1982, restorationbeganon the Laurel andover the yearsit has become an integral part of thecommunity.

Longtime Kelowna resident JohnSugars shares one of his memories ofthe Laurel Packinghouse:

“During the Second World War,most of the able-bodied men were inthe armed forces and overseas, andduring that period we ‘school kids’were asked to help out by replacingthose fighting men by working in theorchards and the packinghouses. Indoing so, we were allowed to be offschool to get employment in the


Laurel Packinghouse ConnectionsSubmitted by Wayne Wilson

With the restoration of the

Laurel Packinghouse, which began

ear l ier th is year and completed

this September, we’ve enjoyed

hea r ing lo t s o f memor ie s and

stories...

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packinghouses.“I was fortunate to get work at the Laurel Packinghouse.

As I recall,wemade 50 cents an hour (a goodwage in thosedays).My job was to ‘hand truck’ freshly made apple boxes.Simpson’s Sawmill provided the ‘shook’ (all the pieces ofwood tomake a box)which the boxmakerwould assemblewith hammer and nails.As things progressed,a box-makingmachinewas producedwhich simply necessitated themantoput thewoodpieces into slots in themachinewhich thennailed the box together.

“That machine did all the hammering and nailing thatthe man used to do. He simply put the wood pieces in theright places, stepped on a foot pedal and the machine didthe rest. I simply trucked the boxes, which were stackedabout six-feet high, into a holding room - a huge roomwhere all the boxeswere kept until required for packing.Wemade pretty goodmoney doing this work.”

The newly restored Laurel Packinghouse offers approxi-mately 12,000 square feet of rental space which includesnewly-fitted kitchen and washroom facilities and an open,flexible event area.The BCWineMuseum&VQAWine Shopand the BC Orchard Industry Museum have moved backinto their home and each Museum occupies completelyredesigned exhibition space.

To learn how you can donate and support the LaurelPackinghouse Heritage Fund, visit www.LaurelPackinghouse.ca. To inquire about renting the Laurel for your nextevent, call 250-763-2417 ext 28.

WAYNE WILSON is the Executive Director of theKelowna Museums Society and has been closelyinvolved with local heritage and conservationinterests for almost three decades.



Are you new to the Kelowna area? You likely moved tothe Valley for the great weather, and beautiful scenery.Perhaps you love B.C. wine or like to golf and/or ski? Butwhen you decided tomove here,you knew youwould haveto make new friends. Well, the Kelowna Newcomers Club(KNC) is here to help.The KNC is like other newcomer clubs in Canada. It is run

by people who have been in Kelowna for less than threeyears. Itsmain purpose is to help freshly relocated people tomeet others and this is achievedby arranging abroad rangeof activities, including sports, indoor and outdoor recrea-tion, dining and cultural events. Some of the more popularactivities include golf,wine tasting,bridge,touring Kelowna,hiking, dinner dances, and lunches and dinners at localeateries. Members can meet others in their homes or inpublic places.The KNC is open to all age groups,and singlesand well as couples. It costs $25 per person per year tobelong.There is a monthly general meeting on the third

Wednesday of each month, where people can find outabout all the activities, as well as just meet othernewcomers. Speakers from the community give short talksabout their part of Kelowna.Recent speakers have includedrepresentatives from the Kelowna Symphony and Ballet,Emergency Services and the localmedia.Themeetings startat 7:00 pm at the Recreation Center at 1360 Water Street.Much more information can be found online at www.kelownanewcomers.org.There seems to be about an equal mix of people from

other parts of B.C. (mostly the coast), Alberta and thePrairies, and from Eastern Canada who find their way to

Kelowna. “Getting to know other people, while exploringthis great city and valley, is what makes the KNC such assuccess,” says Brian Sunderland, Publicity Director of theClub.Usually after their first year, many members of the KNC

volunteer to help organize the activities. But after the thirdyear, when hopefully many new friendships have beenstarted,it is time tomoveon.That iswhere thePlus 3’s groupallows people to keep in contact. One of the most popularevents is the joint KNC and Plus 3’s annual Christmas party,usually held at the Capri Hotel.Another popular event is thespring dinner and dance, usually held outdoors at a localrestaurant and or winery in June.Most people find out about the KNC by word of mouth.

Someone, knowing that you are new, tells you thatNewcomers is a great way to meet people. Others find theKNC online, at local visitor’s centers, or via printed media,

such as Beyond 50.

BRIAN SUNDERLAND,with wife Linda, moved toWest Kelowna in early 2008,after 38 years in the oilbusiness. Brian enjoys travelling, golfing, skiing,tasting wines, and volunteering at Camp Owaissi.

Newcomers Guideto Forging New FriendshipsSubmitted by Brian Sunderland

The KNC is open to

all age groups, and singles

and wel l as couples . I t

costs $25 per person per

year to belong.

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The Ladies Coffee Morning, June 2010.

Kelowna Newcomers tasting Shiraz, April 2010.


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“Cook Once - Eat Twice” was my motto when I wasworking full time and trying to cook nutritiousmeals for twokids,myhusband andmyself. Later,when the kidswere busyteenagers,my husbandwas traveling a lot and Iwas runningmy own business, it was revised to“Cook Once - Eat Three orFour times.” The freezer wasmy best friend.

Never is thismore important than at Christmas.Busy daysleading up to the holidays leave no time for cooking anutritious meal every night.When high-fat fast food isn’t anoption, you have to get more creative.

I like to thinkmycookingmethodshave rubbedoff onmykids, as they’re both creative cooks.

COOKONCE,EATALLWEEK:Mydaughter,Kristal,and her husband don’t have any kids

but lead very busy lives. They both have heavy work sche-dules and are involved with the Vancouver Wine Society.Weekends are for racing and camping. They havemarathoncooking sessions once a week,often cooking a roast, a ham,a pot of chili and a pot of pasta sauce. She’s stretched mymotto to“Cook Once,Eat AllWeek”.

Here is KRISTAL’S PASTA SAUCE:3 large cans diced tomatoes1 large can crushed tomatoes1 large or 2 small cans tomato paste3 or 4 peppers (red and yellow)1 lb freshmushrooms chopped or 2 cans4 or 5 sausages, cooked and sliced diagonally2 tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar1 tbsp each basil and oregano1 tsp rosemaryPepper

Toss it all in a big pot and simmer for at least half an houruntil veggies are tender. Serve over pasta with some freshParmesan.Freezes well.

CHRISTMAS LEFTOVERS:Christmas Day is a big day, a busy day,with the house full

of family, lots of food cooking and everyone pitching in.Thecentrepiece, the traditional turkey, is always bigger than wereally need. But the bigger the turkey the more leftovers, sothat makes everyone happy.

An hour in the kitchen after the bigmeal takes care of theturkey and planning for meals for the next week. No onewants to domuch cooking right after Christmas.TURKEY:

When the turkeywas cooled, it was completely sliced andpiled on a platter. The stuffing and gravy had already beenpackaged separately and refrigerated. We made several“ready-to-serve” dinners, consisting of a couple of slices ofturkey, a scoop of stuffing, a scoop each of the leftoverveggies, and gravy on the turkey and mashed potatoes.These were wrapped in foil and frozen. Anyone in a hurrycould grab one,unwrap andmicrowave it.

Theboneswent in a jumboplastic bagandwere frozen tomake soup at a later date. The platter of turkey slices wascovered with plastic wrap and refrigerated.

Boxing Day in our family is“no cook”day,except for Dad’sspecial breakfast - bacon and egg sandwiches on toastedwholewheat Kaiser buns.Something he’dmade for the kids,as a special treat,since theywere little.We spendmost of thedaygoing forwalks andplayingboardgames.There’s usuallya bag of multi-grain rolls on the counter. If anyone getshungry he stuffs a roll with leftover cold turkey, cheese slice,tomato slice or pickle and munches while tossing the dice.

Cook Once-Eat TwiceSubmitted by Helen Kaulbach


Sometime during the day, someonewill fix a plate of raw vegetables anddip.These will get passed aroundwhileslamming down Dominos. (Sometimesthe Dominos get sticky.) Later, some-one will make a batch of hot spicedcider or hot chocolate.

The main cook is happy - she hasn’ttouched a pot or a stirring spoon allday.

TURKEY LEFTOVERS:One of the best things about turkey

is the leftovers. It is so versatile and canbe mixed with almost anything, so youcan eat it for a week and not eat thesame thing twice.

Here are some of our favourites, allwith few ingredients and very littletime in the kitchen.TURKEY POTPIE:

1 can Cream of Chicken soup (lookfor the half-fat variety)2 cups chopped fresh veggies(broccoli, cauliflower,peppers) orthawed frozen veggies.1 cup diced cooked turkey½ cupmilk1 egg1 cup BisquickPreheat oven to 400.Combine soup,

veggies and turkey in a casserole dish.Blend milk, egg and Bisquick in a bowland spoonover turkeymixture.Bake30minutesoruntil browned.Serves4witha salad,3 without or 2 hungry teens.

TURKEY SHEPHERD’S PIEWITHSWEET POTATO:

2medium sweet potatoes1 tbsp butternutmegBake or boil sweet potatoes &mashwith butter & nutmeg.Set aside.2 cups chopped leftover turkey1 cup leftover vegetables or frozenmixed vegetables, thawed1 cup turkey gravy½ tsp basilMix together and put in casserole.

Topwithmashed sweet potatoes,swirl-ing to cover. Shake a little cinnamonsugar over the potatoes.Bake at 350 for35 - 40minutes.

CHRISTMASBURRITO:2 cups chopped leftover turkey1 cup leftover cranberry sauce,divided1 ½ cups leftover stuffing,heated½ cup leftover gravy½ cup thinly sliced red & greenpepper4 tortillas or sandwich wraps2 tbsp butterMix together half the cranberry

sauce and gravy. Toss with turkey tomoisten. Heat wraps in microwave for10 seconds to make handling easier.Divide stuffing between four wraps.Then pile on turkey mixture. Lay slicedpeppers on top.Roll bottomofwrapupover filling, tuck in both ends and rollup tightly.

Heat butter in large fry pan. Laywraps seam side downandbrown for afew minutes, turning once. Or if youhave a sandwich grill, heat on the hotgrill for about 5 minutes. Put on platesand slice in two crosswise. Heat rest ofcranberry sauce and pour over hotwraps.Serve with a salad.

HELEN’S TIPS: Salads are easy toprepare in advance if stored right.When I get a new head of lettuce theoutside leaves are pulled off,washedand spread out on paper towels. Thetowels are then rolled up tightly andput in a plastic bag. Used bread bagsare great for this. These leaves are usedfor sandwiches and are still crisp up toa week later. The rest of the head oflettuce gets chopped up with a specialplastic lettuce knife or torn by hand.This is washed and dried in a saladspinner and stored in plastic bags forup to a week.

We never barbecue just two of any-thing. It’s always four or more chickenbreasts or pork chops.The extras go inthe freezer for anotherday. They canbeused for casseroles or teamed withsalads and steamed vegetables.

Any leftover turkey can be frozenand pulled out a month later whenChristmas is just a fondmemory.


Do you think about old friends, acquaintances, familymembers or people you miss in your life? I find myselfwondering aboutwhat someofmy friends are doing,wherethey are living and how they are. We live in a busy, fastmoving world and it is hard to find the time to reconnectand have meaningful conversations with our old friends.

Over the past year or so, I realized I wanted to connectwith many people but life kept happening, time slipped byand I didn't reach out. In April, I spoke with my cousin inToronto recently only to findout that her family is relocatingto London, England. I decided once and for all I wanted toknow what my friends across Canada and other countrieswere doing.

Over the last few months, I created a list of people Iwanted to reach out to. My approach is to pick up thephone and call. I prefer that to email, sending cards or usingother technology to communicate because I find it moreheartfelt andmemorable.

To reconnect with people allows for opportunities toreunite and reflect on the past experiences. Reconnectingwith one person or many people through your networkbrings you in contact with other people through yourconversations. Once you ask, you’ll find out about otherpeople you know in common.

My partner and I reconnected after almost a year withour friend Dave from Lake Country and his newly-adoptedfour-year-old German Shepherd-Blue Heeler cross, Bailey.We went for a magnificent walk with the dogs in a neigh-

bour’s apple orchardoverlooking OkanaganLake. We munched on

fresh apples and caught up while the dogs ran free.Reconnecting strengthens your friendships and providesopportunity for growth and future experiences.

I reconnected with a friend in Ontario whom I workedwith more than 30 years ago. We worked as waitresses inToronto while we were going to school. Both our lives havehadmany twists and turns,but after many years,we are stillcandid and straightforward with each other by listening,sharing and providing support.

Reconnectingwith old friends gives you perspective andnew information. You can teach and help each otherthrough conversation. Friendship allows you to shareexperiences about family matters, work, advice or helpingfriends help other people.

Respect your friendships by being interested in other’slives. I encourage you tomake a list and set some time asideto make the connection with someone you have not

spoken to for a while. Pick up the phoneand call - someone has to make the firstmove.

ELVIA PICCO believes in making the effort tocultivate friendships. It takes time and care to be agood friend.She has recently connected for the firsttime with her cousin in Australia and wants to seekout her other cousins living in Buenos Aries.

Making Contact -It’s time to ReconnectSubmitted by Elvia Picco

My partner and I recon-

nected after almost a year with

ou r f r i e nd Dave f r om La k e

Country and his newly-adopted

four-year-old German Shepherd-

Blue Heeler cross, Bailey.

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Dave and Bailey.

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