chinese new year’s celebration square one older adult
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MEMBERS’ NEWS VOLUME 14, ISSUE 1
Our Mission
A Centre,
operated by
and for
Mississauga’s
Older Adult
Residents
who are
50+ years of age,
which provides
social, health,
educational, and
recreational
opportunities to
enhance
their quality
of life.
SQUARE ONE OLDER ADULT CENTRE
MEMBERS’ NEWS
We are delighted to bring you this short
update on Centre happenings.
This Spring heralds some exciting changes to
our Centre, with new programs, new trips, and
a new neighbour, as The Open Door charity
moves in on May 1st. (For more information
about this anticipated relocation please see
the April 2013 Letter to OAC Members
currently available through the Administration
Office.)
Be it ever so humble, there's no place like
home, as the familiar tune goes. Here at the
Centre we're anticipating an active Spring
and Summer as we prepare for needed facility
renovations. We know that many of our
members regard the Centre as their Second
Home. Many have been with us for years and
have benefitted greatly from our facility's
activities, services and programming, as well
as forged new friendships, aided others while
volunteering, and perhaps even "found their
voice" through creative pursuits or
participating in our numerous variety shows,
musicals and dances. If you are one of the
many whose life has benefitted from your
association with our Centre, here is your
opportunity to give back through our “Buy a
Brick” Renovation Campaign. For more
information, please see enclosed letter/
donation form and consider giving generously
as we build a better Centre together.
“Never doubt that a small group of committed
people can change the world. Indeed, it is
the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret
Mead
As we’ve just finished celebrating National
Volunteer Week across Canada, and more
specifically within our Centre, we extend a
heartfelt Thank You and a “tip of the hat” to
the 185 volunteers at our two sites. On behalf
of the many OAC members and staff, we are
indebted to your extraordinary and ongoing
contributions – both large and small. You keep
our facility functioning effectively and provide
a welcoming smile, a strong arm, a friendly
voice, and a sharp mind. We simply could not
be without you!
Don’t miss out on the many exciting events this
season! In May, Beyond Ballroom, Fashion
Week, and our 7th Annual Variety Show are
sure to get your body moving and your feet
tapping while ensuring you look your best.
Seniors’ Month (June) promises to please the
palate as we participate in a BBQ at nearby
Chartwell Classic Robert Speck. Our Indoor
Garage Sale, Walters Family Theatre day trip,
a Strawberry Social, and the All That Glitters
Jewellery Sale are also highlights of the
jam-packed month!
Last, but certainly not least, SOOAC’s AGM is
scheduled for Thursday, June 27th, and all
members are invited and encouraged to
attend. Free lunch tickets for the AGM are
now available on a first-come first-served basis
through the Admin Office. There are plenty of
interesting Board positions available, so please
consider putting your name forward this year.
Our Warmest Wishes for a Happy Spring,
Alice Dods Linda Salb
Interim President, SOOAC Executive Director
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RRRECENTECENTECENT EEEVENTSVENTSVENTS Everyone had a fabulous time at our
Chinese New Year’s Celebration on
Friday, February 15th. We had 114
members and guests attend, with a lucky
coin toss and a scrumptious 10-course
meal. The afternoon's entertainment
included a 15-piece Chinese orchestra,
dance and Chinese breathing
demonstrations, as well as line dancing
and Karaoke. Our “Light for Luck”
fundraiser added colour to our hallway
throughout January and February. I hope
all of the wishes came true!
SQUARE ONE OLDER ADULT CENTRE
SQUARE ONE SENIORS WELLNESS SERVICES
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS Thursday, June 27, 2013
SOSWS AGM -- 11:00 AM
Recognition of 2012 Supporters -- 11:45 AM
Complimentary lunch -- 12:15 PM
SOOAC AGM -- 1:15 PM
Free lunch tickets are available at the Administration Office upon
presentation of your 2013 membership card. Lunch is only available for
those who have a ticket. Questions for the Boards must be submitted in
writing to the Administration Office by June 13th. Only a limited number of
additional questions will be taken from the floor (time permitting).
NOMINATIONS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR VACANCIES - 2013/2014
Position descriptions for SOOAC & SOSWS Board positions up for election
this year, as well as nomination forms, will be posted on the Centre’s
Volunteer bulletin board and on-line. Nominations must be submitted to
the Executive Director by 5:00pm May 24th, 2013 to be considered.
Laura with Teresa and Edith, who
helped organize the menu for the
feast at the Chinese New Year’s
Celebration.
This year marked the first time Square One
Older Adult Centre, Peel Senior Link and the
City of Mississauga teamed up to host a
Seniors Information and Active Living Fair. The
popular event was held on March 21st and
March 22nd. A total of 641 people attended
and enjoyed the variety of 73 exhibitors,
6 presentations, entertainment and 6 health
clinics. A big thank you to OACAO and the
Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat for their funding.
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and shop for new-to-you bling and
handmade beaded necklaces,
earrings & bracelets made by our
talented members.
Be first in line on June 19th at our Indoor
Garage Sale. This annual event has
some great buys to satisfy the avid
bargain hunters. Bring your family &
friends to these great sales!
This year our fabulous Beyond Ballroom
event is on a Saturday night! Join us
May 4th at 7:30pm and enjoy an
evening of dance demonstrations. You
can participate in the team dances,
enjoy hors d’oeuvers and desserts then
dance the night away with Merilyn
and Jack.
~ Laura Surman
Spring is finally here!!
It’s time to clean out your closets for a
good cause – your Centre! We have
three great fundraisers coming up that
need clothing, accessories, shoes,
jew el le ry , DV Ds , CDs , books ,
housewares and china. See Laura for
donation details.
May 6th to 10th is our Fashion Week, with
our Through the Ages Fashion Show on
May 9th and our Spring Clothing Sale &
Silent Auction on Friday, May 10th. Shop
at our $1 tables for great men’s &
ladies’ fashions or browse the upscale
$2 to $10 racks.
Our All That Glitters Jewellery Sale is
back for another fabulous year on June
3rd to 7th. Bid on our wonderful treasures
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Travel with us!
If you want to
travel in safety with
other seniors to
wonderful
locations, join us
for these
upcoming
presentations!
On May 15th,
Maxima Tours will
be talking about
their Bermuda
Cruise & Bus Tour
at 10:00am and
a fabulous
Costa Rica
trip at 12:30pm.
Nexus Tours will be
with us on
June 12th from
10:00am -12:30pm
with information on
their fabulous
$1999 China trip
and at 12:30pm to
speak about the
2014 spring Japan
Sightseeing &
Gardens tour.
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must be held during the month of June and money
needs to be received by July 5th in order to be
eligible for one of the prizes.
Mystery Unveiled!
Wondering what the mystique is about with the
October 18th Mystery-a-thon? This year, our annual
walk event has a new twist! Rather than walking
throughout the mall, we are having a Fit-a-thon, to
be held in one convenient location – the
Auditorium. This event is appropriate for all fitness
levels and is a great opportunity to try some
specially selected fitness options! Themed costumes!
It’s fun to dress up in costume, whether with a team
you put together yourself or just come solo!
Costumes are optional, but there will be prizes for
the best team costumes and also the best solo
costume! Top fundraising prizes! Watch for more
details to come!
~ Laurie Docimo
Take the Seniors Month Challenge and You Could
Win One of Three Prizes!
Up for a fun challenge to celebrate Seniors Month in
June? Want to help SOSWS raise funds to maintain
free programs and services? No event is too big or
too small and you could win 1 of 3 great prizes as a
top fundraiser!
Here are some ideas you may want to try:
- Themed parties (i.e., Garden, Beach, Strawberry
Social, Tea Party)
- Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, BBQ, Coffee & Dessert
- A-thon anything (i.e., bowl, swim)
- Yard sale/yard work
- Loonie/toonie collection
- Ask your place of worship and clubs to help
- Ask for donations from friends, family, neighbours
- Be creative
Please contact Laurie for more information and to
register your event; phone 905-615-3207 ext. 110 or
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“PS. We Love our Volunteers” 20 years of enhancing lives
This April, across our Nation organizations and communities will be celebrating and
honouring the men and women who continue to share their time, skills and energy
to make a difference in the lives of others by Volunteering.
On behalf of the staff and members of the Square One Older Adult Centre and
Square One Seniors Wellness Services, we warmly recognize and give thanks to our
outstanding, gifted and extremely generous Volunteers who continue to make a
significant difference at our Centre and in the lives of those we service. We
applaud you all for being our champions!
A very special thank-you is also being extended out to our milestone Volunteers
(listed on the opposite page) who will be acknowledged for their Volunteer
service with us.
~ Karmela Buzdon
courses such as language classes,
computers, and for those art lovers we
have Art History and Art Painting classes.
We encourage you to take advantage
of the Mississauga West location, and
enjoy the many things we have to offer.
Be sure to drop by our President’s Tea/
Strawberry Social on June 20th.
~ Ann Langdon
The Mississauga West site is now well
established in the Meadowvale West
Church Centre, conveniently located
right beside the Meadowvale Bus
Terminal. New members are being
welcomed daily. Our site has
expanded its activities to meet
everyone’s needs. There are a variety
of fitness programs for all levels, interest
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the grocery store and healthy meal ideas that make
the most of each ingredient. You will also have the
opportunity to visit a few booths and receive a
goodie bag full of information. Please pick up your
free ticket at the Administration Office.
Square One Seniors Wellness Services will be host-
ing Food Choices - when money is tight on Friday,
June 21st from 12:30pm - 2:00pm. Jenille,
Registered Dietitian, will be presenting on budget-
friendly recipes, practical tips on saving money at
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Mary Pasquale
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Celebrating 10 Years of Volunteer Service
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