GAZETTE

The 4TH Annual Burns Nicht

Friday, January 25, 2019 *

5:30 – 11:00 pm *

Dinner

Cash Bar * Silent Auction

50/50 * Ceilidh Dancing

Welcome Back Catered Turkey Dinner

Catered by A Splendid Affair

January 11, 2019 1 – 3 pm

Tickets $10.00

Available at Reception

HOURS OF OPERATION Office

Regular: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Reception Desk

Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Boutique & Next-to-New Shop

Monday to Thursday 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Kitchen

Coffee/Tea Available Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Lunch Available Monday to Thursday

10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Current Board of Directors: President – Penny Chase Vice President – Bill Taylor Past President – Linda Earl Secretary – Doreen Herdman Marlene Monilaws Directors: Muyideen Elegbede John Myles Patricia Pitsel Wendy Rodger Advisors: Bev Cumming Patricia Dosdall Staff: Executive Director: Jeannette Provo Executive Assistant: Judy Dufort Coord. of Volunteers: Angela McIntyre T&C Coordinator: Debbie Nay T&C Assistant: Shauna Sheppard Bookkeeper: Laurie Townsend The Way In – Carya:

Older Adult Service Coordinators: Suja Thomas and Annette Sackmann have relocated to the Bowness Office

(403) 286-1811

MEET OUR TEAM MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Full/Associate Memberships $30.00/year

Membership year September 1 to August 31

Centre Services

Commissioner for Oaths Jeannette Provo, Executive Director for Confederation Park is a Commissioner for Oaths. Jeannette can be seen for these serviced by appointment only. Please call 403 289-4780 extension 223 to make an appointment.

Did you know you can rent any of the classrooms, the Studio or the

Social Room? Well then, make an appointment with our Executive

Director Jeannette Provo. Jeannette will be happy to help you with your

arrangements and to answer all your questions. Please call Jeannette at

403 289-4780 extension 223.

BARBER (Members ONLY) $12.00 cuts for men and women Tuesday January 8 & 22

9:00AM to 12:00 PM

Mcphail Harding Lawyer (Members only by appointment) Thursday January 10 & 24

9:00AM to 12:00 PM Check the Mcphail Harding website for interesting blog posts

www.macphailharding.com/

PODIATRIST Members Only

January 18, 2019 8:30AM to 12:30 PM

No appointments after 12:30 PM

Harp Hearing Care (Audiologist) Most Thursdays (during T&C) 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

No appointment necessary

Thursday January 24, 2019 Cost $60.00 Departs Greater Forest Lawn Seniors 9:00 AM

Departs Confederation Park 9:30AM* Returns to Greater Forest Lawn 4:00 PM

Come into the office to make your purchase *need 15 to 20 members

Good Food Box $25/20lbs $30/30lbs $35/40lbs

Order Deadline: Tuesday January 8, 2019 Delivery: Thursday, January 17, 2019

SATURDAY NIGHT

DANCES

January 26, 2019 Black Velvet Doors open at 6:30pm

Dance starts at 7:30pm

Lunch served at 9:30pm

TICKETS $12/PERSON (INCLUDES A LIGHT SNACK) Door prizes 50/50draw

Members & Invited Guests are Welcome!!

yycseniors.com 2212 13 Street NW, Calgary Call 403.289.4780 for more information

January 11 Welcome Back Catered Turkey Dinner at 1:00PM Confederates at 2:00 PM Tickets are $10.00

Catered by A Splendid Affair Tickets are going fast!!! January 28 Movie Afternoon $3.00 for goodies (Jeannette gets the best goodies) Sign up for the movie afternoon and pre-pay for your goodies February 15 Valentine’s Lunch

Tickets are $10.00 February 25 Movie Afternoon $3.00 for goodies (Jeannette gets the best goodies) Sign up for the movie afternoon and pay$3.00 for your goodies March 15 St. Patty’s Lunch at 12:00 PM Confederation Theatre Society Tickets are $10.00 April 12 Volunteer Appreciation Event 12:00 – 3:00

Murder Mystery Lunch with Confederation Theatre MUST SIGN UP!!! NO CHARGE!!! April 15 Movie Afternoon $3.00 for goodies (Jeannette gets the best goodies) Sign up for the movie afternoon and pay $3.00 for your goodies April 29 Fashion Show at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM and lunch at 12:00 PM $10.00 May 10 Mothers’ Day Lunch at 12:15 PM $10.00 June 14 Fathers’ Day Lunch at 12:15 PM $10.00 October 7 Games Day Afternoon

A WORD FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

I sincerely hope that everyone had a wonderful

Christmas season. With all the gift-giving, family get-

togethers, parties, and other holiday events, I feel that

the holidays flew by. Already 2019! Where did 2018 go?

The warm weather over most of the holidays was a welcome change from

last year’s bone-chilling cold! I would like to wish everyone a Happy New

Year and may your world be filled with joy, good cheer, good company, and

warm friendship throughout 2019.

The board is excited about 2019 and is already working hard to ensure that

the Centre has the best year ever. Nothing ever stays the same and our

Centre is no exception. 2018 saw changes in staff, board positions, and our

computer systems. Thank you to the staff for working so hard to make the

transition as smooth as possible.

With shrinking government revenues and Calgary’s struggling economy,

non-profit groups need to be more aggressive in searching for alternative

sources of funds. We are addressing this by pursuing a long-term fund

development strategy that will ensure that the Centre is able to secure funds

from additional sources other than municipal and provincial government

agencies.

In closing, I would like to welcome all of you back and encourage you to

sign-up for the Welcome Back Turkey Lunch. The board will be hosting this

event so if you would like to meet any or all of us please sign up and get

your ticket as they are selling out fast!

Penny Chase

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Happy New Year and welcome back everyone! Hope you all enjoyed a wonderful

Christmas and New Years’.

We are into another year and it comes with some new events. classes and presentations.

Please read your Gazette for upcoming events.

2019 is going to be a year of great change here at Confederation Park. We will be

working on some new events focusing on diversity. This will encompass us working

with Hillhurst Go-Getters, Parkdale Nifty 50’s and CIWA (Calgary Immigrant

Women’s Association). We are not sure what this will entail as we are at the beginning

stages of the process, but are very excited to be working with these organizations in

2019.

We will also be working with the Newcomers Centre here in Calgary to build a

relationship with diversity being the focus.

The last piece of this will be an Indigenous project. I am currently working on

gathering information for this project as well.

I would like to thank everyone at this time for your patience with registrations. We are

still in the learning stages, but it is getting easier as time goes on. I would also like to

thank Angela for all the work she did in building our website and database! It has been

a great deal of work and very much appreciated. I would also like to thank Judy Dufort

who picked up the slack with Angela and I being so busy. These two ladies have done an

outstanding job in the past 4 months.

Many thanks to our board as well who have been so supportive during a big hurdle. The

centers do not run on just staff. They run on staff, a strong board and volunteers. We

have a terrific group here!

Let’s have an amazing 2019!

With thanks,

Jeannette

Volunteer News

January 2019

Gratitude and Positivity Can Inspire Caregiver Self-Care

Did you know there are more than 8 million Canadians who provide regular, unpaid care for an older adult? Many family caregivers are still working and caring for their own families too. Family caregivers have a lot on their minds: managing medications and doctor’s appointments, final years planning, long term care insurance, healthy aging, home safety, hospice…. It’s no wonder caregivers can get burned out and feel like they’ve lost themselves along the caregiving journey. But you cannot pour from an empty cup. It’s critical to your success as a caregiver and personal well-being to slow down and take care of yourself. It is not selfish to make yourself a priority. Making yourself a priority starts with you. These eight tips to be a more optimistic caregiver are a great starting point to putting yourself first, focusing on self-care, so you’re not pouring from an empty cup. 1. Look for the good. Try to keep negative thoughts at bay and make a daily list of what’s good in your life and why you’re grateful. This positive habit will help retrain your brain for positive thinking. 2. Speak kindly to yourself. Remember what you learned as a child and apply it to your thinking, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” 3. Lean on positive people. Surround yourself with positive people, not those who take energy from you. These supportive people can be local friends and family and even online support communities like the Caregiver Stress Relief Community. 4. Find happiness through health. A healthy diet and exercise can improve your mood and positivity. 5. Remember you are doing your best. Even if you feel like you failed at a task or the whole day, you’re still there and supporting your loved one. 6. Laugh to lighten your load. Laughter relieves stress and tension and helps you stay positive. 7. Keep it simple. Don’t set yourself up to fail with unrealistic goals. Sometimes doing the basics is all that’s needed. 8. Take time for yourself. A few minutes here and there, lunch with a friend, respite from a friend or professional caregiver can go a long way to helping you feel recharged. Sometimes inspiration and gratitude are the antidotes needed to rid negative thoughts. Author Annette Bridges

said, “Gratitude helps us to see what is there instead of what isn’t.” Although caregiving can be challenging, let

gratitude and kind words lift you up.

www.caregiverstress.com 403.910.5860

Compassion Fatigue: What Family Caregivers Need to Know

Knowing the Limits Caring for others is often driven by motivations of love and understanding. It’s not uncommon for family caregivers to initially feel that their capacity for helping those they love is nearly limitless. From taking care of finances and managing medications to preparing meals and cleaning, there’s certainly a sense of fulfillment that comes along with assisting a loved one. But many find themselves going through the motions of caring without taking time out to focus on their own needs – often to the point of physical and emotional exhaustion. As a result, family caregivers may feel something they’ve never experienced before: decreased empathy. This condition is known as compassion fatigue. In decades past, compassion fatigue was seen primarily in healthcare professionals. This should hardly come as a surprise considering the profession involves constantly helping patients who are suffering or experiencing diminished quality of life. But as the country’s aging population continues to grow, there are many family caregivers who are left feeling much the same way. In addition to the lower threshold of empathy, family caregivers experiencing compassion fatigue may feel the following: Exhaustion (physical and/or emotional) Feelings of dread or guilt Irritability, anxiety, or anger Difficulty sleeping Difficulty making decisions Feeling disconnected Trouble finding meaning in caregiving Self-isolation The Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project notes that the worst symptom of compassion fatigue is denial because it prohibits family caregivers from examining the feelings associated with their caregiving situation. And if ignored for an extended period of time, family caregivers may begin to feel resentment toward their loved one, ultimately leading to a communication breakdown and strained relationship. Outside relationships suffer as well. In a collaborative research study with the Stanford Center on Longevity, Comfort Keepers, and ClearCare, it was indicated that those responsible for a loved one with a severe illness experience poor emotional wellbeing because of their inability to properly maintain their social lives. The results of the study highlight the increasing need for family caregivers to not only acknowledge their compassion fatigue, but also take steps toward self-care. Doing so can certainly help the family caregiver, but it will also help mend the relationship with their loved one.

What to Do Next Below are a few steps that family caregivers can take to combat compassion fatigue and get back to feeling positive about caring for their loved ones. Understand the common signs of compassion fatigue (listed above) and acknowledge them if they occur. Practice a self-care regimen that includes a balanced diet, regular exercise, and consistent sleep. Carve out time to spend with friends and maintain social connections. Find a caregiver support program, either in the community or online. Document your thoughts and feelings related to caregiving in a journal. Choose healthy activities during your downtime (e.g., go for a walk, meditate, or practice a favorite hobby). Discuss your feelings with a counselor or therapist. Comfort Keepers® Can Help Caring for others, especially those who have been instrumental in our upbringing, can be uniquely rewarding. At Comfort Keepers®, we value the relationships family caregivers have with their loved ones, and it’s our goal to help maintain them. We offer respite care and senior care services that help family caregivers take the time they need to practice self-care, with peace of mind that their loved ones are receiving quality assistance. Learn more about our respite care and senior care services by contacting a local office today. References: Good Therapy. “The Cost of Caring: 10 Ways to Prevent Compassion Fatigue.” Web. 2016. Psychology Today. “Are You Suffering from Compassion Fatigue?” by Sherrie Bourg Carter Psy.D. Web. 2014. Stanford Center on Longevity. “Spotlight on Caregiving: Exploring the Well-being of Family Caregivers” by Sarah Raposo, Jessica Barnes, Tamara Sims, Amy Yotopoulos, Laura Carstensen, Mary Bowman, Jacquelyn Kung. Web. 2016. Daily Caring. “How to Cope with Compassion Fatigue: 8 Tips for Caregiver.” Web. 2017. CARP. “Facts and Figures.” Web. 2018.

About Comfort Keepers Calgary – We are Accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation

Canada.

Since 2003, we at Comfort Keepers Calgary ( http://calgary.comfortkeepers.ca ) have been providing

personal care and companionship for our seniors, and others, in Calgary and surrounding area.

Interactive Caregiving is at the very heart of our services, keeping our clients physically, mentally,

emotionally and socially involved, making a difference in their well-being and improving quality of life.

Our personalized services are available in private homes, retirement and assisted living residences,

long term care facilities, and hospitals. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with

companionship, personal care, homemaking, and more.

BEAT THOSE WINTER BLUES!! Dec 26, 2018 - McMaster University –

Winter months mean shorter days and more inclement weather. This can make going outside less appealing and can lead to ‘cabin fever’. It is important to stay active and engaged in order to keep your mind and body healthy. Here are four things you can do this winter to stay active. Your mind and body will thank you! Take a class at your local library Public libraries often host events where people can meet authors and discover local emerging artists. They may also offer classes (for example, language, cooking or computer), workshops and lectures. Having a library card is not just having access to a library collection, it may mean having access to a community hub where you can quench your thirst for knowledge, make social connections, and get the help you need! Get active in the community Volunteering promotes a sense of accomplishment, breaks isolation, improves physical and psychological health, and reduces some of the negative stereotypes associated with aging. Consider volunteering within your community to stay healthy, meet new people and share your knowledge. Let your creativity shine Many people see retirement as an opportunity to finally get back to their artistic passions. Whether it be wood carving, creative writing, knitting, photography, piano, painting, tango, theatre, the possibilities for creative expression are endless. Research has found that taking part in artistic activities has positive effects on the health and well-being of older adults, including their memory, level of creativity, ability to solve problems, ability to carry out daily activities, and reaction time. Get moving During the winter months, snow and slush may make outdoor conditions unsafe. Visit the pool or walking track at your local ‘Y’ or sports/recreation centre and you’re bound to see adults of all ages stretching, running, lunging, weight training, and swimming! Aquatic exercise – including swimming, water-based resistance training or water aerobics – is popular among people who want a low impact workout. For older adults it can be a great option to stay active while having fun. If you prefer to stay out of the pool, walking provides many health benefits. Consider listening to music while you walk to improve walking speed, stride length, and walk rhythm.

ARE YOU THINKING OF SPRING?

Open Your Voice, Heal Your Heart (Improve Your Singing):

Within a supportive group setting, this class offers an opportunity to explore the ways in which

emotional blocks create blocks in the singing voice. This includes a focus on breath, exploring where

the voice is being held in the body, connecting more fully with our bodies as instruments, and

addressing performance anxiety. No previous singing experience is necessary. Please wear

comfortable clothing.

Mondays 9:30 to 10:45 (no photocopy fee)

Dates: Apr 1 - Jun 10: 10 classes with no class on May 20 (Victoria Day)

Perfectly Imperfects

Working toward our next performance, in this session we will continue to build a simulated live radio

broadcast called “Alberta Afternoon.” This show will include song, dance, commercials and

skits. Reading music, dance, acting and/or previous experience is not required - only a willingness to

explore the possibilities!

Mondays 11:00 to 12:30 ($5.00 photocopy fee applies)

Dates: Apr 1 - Jun 10: 10 classes with no class on May 20 (Victoria Day)

Book Review by: Tyler Jones (Reference

Assistant at Calgary Public Library) The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

Many people turn away from science fiction, thinking that they are more interested in the world we know than fantastic tales of imaginary places. This is a bit of a shame because some authors, like Ursula K. Le Guin, told stories that may have taken place on other planets but which made us understand our own human nature better. The Left Hand of Darkness is certainly such a book. The story centers around Genly Ai, a representative of a union of planets who make contact with planets whom they have long observed and now feel may be ready to join the larger community known as the Ekumen. Genly is sent to the planet Gethen, a place where two cultures, Karhide and Orgoreyn, are in almost constant conflict with each other. Although the Gethenians are very human like in appearance, they differ biologically (each Gethan can be fill the roll of either male or female during reproduction) and culturally. How the members of each nation try to use Genly as a tool for their own political ends will seem very familiar to readers; and this is the way Le Guin makes us recognize ourselves in the other. Le Guin paints a very detailed picture of the culture of Gethen; it’s language, climate, and most importantly it’s social customs, in a way that is both strange and familiar. She leads her readers to seek what binds us to other people rather than focusing on the things that make us different, and this message transcends the genre of science fiction. Ultimately this is a book about friendship and loyalty, and generations of readers have recognized it as a classic.

• Borrow books anytime

• Books are in

alphabetical order by

authors’ surname

• Borrow books on the

honour system

• Return books to

designated area

• Donate paperbacks

ONLY – from 2011 and

newer

BOOK CLUB NEWS

Next meeting: January 8th at 1:30 pm in the Boardroom

Opinions varied on "Apron Strings, Navigating Food and Family in France, Italy and China” by Jan Wong, November's book choice which led to a great discussion. Jan Wong, a noted and respected journalist took her younger son, Sam (an aspiring chef) on a journey through France, Italy and China before leaving Sam in China where he was going to University to study Mandarin. The idea was that they would bond over learning to cook the local cuisine from the local people while living with families in each country. We picked up on the title's double entendre and the fact that Wong's elder son had married recently without inviting his family to be there and now Sam was planning on moving away to study which would be cutting the ties to his mother. Most of us had little interest in the actual recipes, although some of the cooking tips were handy, preferring to focus instead on the families they stayed and cooked with. The French family were housing undocumented refugees and family members at the same time and seemed to be wonderfully generous, hospitable people. Family and eating were the main focus in Italy while China was surprising in that the people with whom they stayed were very rich and not interested in cooking themselves at all. Most of the kitchens had none of the appliances or utensils we are used to although many had an extremely expensive machine called a binnie and we were surprised to learn most Italians use store bought spaghetti rather than home made as it holds the sauce better. Several members thought the author took advantage of the families they stayed with and left Sam to do must of the prep work and cooking while she was more involved in writing down recipes and material for the book. January's choice, "North of Normal" by Cea Sunrise Peron will be discussed on January 8th at 1:30pm in the Boardroom.

Nurture Circles for Women

Nurture Circles bring women of all ages together in sacred space for nurturing, growth, support and sharing in compassionate, collaborative live gatherings. This is our chance to be nurtured, seen and heard. To be who we are without judgement. To become stronger and more powerful as we share our knowledge and wisdom with one another. At each Nurture Circle, we have a guest who facilitates an interactive activity for the group (such as laughter yoga, or face reflexology), and our loving anchor, our Nia Teacher Woman Who Dances with Light (aka Tina Thrussell) holds sacred space for you and leads a dance (or two) of celebration and healing. Tues, Jan 15th – Have fun trying out a bit of belly dance with Tracey Peterson.

Weds, Jan 9th – Discover the Magic of 'Voicing Your Voice' with Judy Armstrong.

Donations welcomed to honor the facilitators’ time. Questions? Call Tina at 403-860-7311. Tina Thrussell Shin Dao – the Way of the Heart Landline Phone: 403 285 5266 www.shindao.com and www.tinathrussell.com Email: info@shindao.com\ Please accept our gift of uplifting, bi-weekly e-zines: Heart and Mind Matters and Spiritual Warriors Way at www.shindao.com

CLUB & DROP-IN NEWS

Quick Glance

Book Club 1stTuesday monthly Starts Jan 8, 2019

(Sept to June) 12:30 – 2:30 *************************************

Bridge Drop-In Wednesdays 1:30 – 3:30 (novice)

Fridays 12:30 – 3:30 Starts Jan 9, 2019

Continues in summer *************************************

Cribbage Tuesdays 9:30 – 11:30

Starts Jan 8, 2019 *************************************

Floor Curling Wednesdays 12:30 – 2:30

Starts Jan 9, 2019 *************************************

Old Time Gliders Wednesday evenings 7:00 – 9:00 *************************************

Volunteer Quilters Tuesdays 9:30-1:30 Starts Jan 8, 2019

************************************* Scrapbooking

Mondays 1:00-3:30 Starts Jan 7, 2019

************************************* Sharing Handicrafts Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 Starts Jan 8, 2019

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CLUB & DROP-IN NEWS

Saturday Dance News

Upcoming Dances: January 26 – Black Velvet Feb 9 - Badlanders Doors open at 6:30 pm with dancing starting at 7:30 pm, tickets $12/person (membership not required) includes live music and a light lunch. Come out and enjoy an evening of social dancing, socializing and live music.

Chorus – Tuesdays 12:30pm-3:00pm – Starts Jan 8,

2019

The Confederation Park 55+ Seniors Chorus. Tuesday afternoons at the Confederation Park Centre. With performances at seniors' facilities twice a year. You just need to come with the joy of singing. Registration is on January 08 at 12:30. For more information contact 403-289-4780.

Pickleball – Mondays and Fridays 1:00pm-3:00pm

This is a game resemble tennis, players use paddles to hit a perforated ball over a net. It is lots of fun. Come out and try Mondays and Fridays.

Whist – Mondays 1:00pm-3:00pm

Join the Ladies and Gentlemen of Whist for this entertaining card game, pair up, tally your scores and number of tricks won.

Wood Carving Thursdays 9:30pm-11:30pm

Do you have a wood project you would like to work on? Come and share your ideas. Get suggestions and tips on techniques.

Writers Club – Wednesday 1:00pm-2:00pm

Want a new perspective? Want to keep writing? Want to be a better

writer? Make a commitment, your stories will thank you.

Snooker Monday – Friday 9am-4pm; Tuesday – 9am-12pm Ladies only Did you know one game of pool involves at least 2 hours of walking? Increase your concentration, grow a sharper mind - play pool.

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a Very

Happy New Year. We hope your time was filled with

wonderful memories.

Our Christmas Party at T&C was filled with lots of laughter,

door prizes, and great music. We would like to send out a

BIG thank you to all of you who came and joined us in our

celebration.

Thank you to the following for their generous donations to our Christmas Party

Door prizes:

Eileen M for the beautiful handmade Christmas Stocking.

Margaret R for her handmade Christmas Tree complete with lights

Amica Calgary for the beautiful Christmas Baskets.

Frances L donated the dish set.

And to all the generous folks for the wonderful gifts donated Anonymously

We would like to thank all of our wonderful volunteers, we count on you week

after week and you never let us down. Thanks a million!!

Studies have shown that participating in an event like T&C has positive benefits for your emotional, mental and physical

well-being. Stay active and stay involved.

We continue to Remember, Acknowledge and Thank, Jean

Turnbull… “The Mother of Confederation Park” She left us with

wonderful memories along with a generous donation to Our T&C

program and Our Centre.

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR T&C PROGRAM

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

Calgary North Senior Care Inc. 404 – 5723 10st NE Calgary, AB T2E 8W7 Office: 403-910-5860

cALGARY

Old Time Gliders THANK YOU

for their continued support,

generosity, and donations to

our

T&C Program

Harphearing.ca Phone: 403.457.2979 2 locations to serve you Willow Park Village – 400 10816 Macleod Tr SW Kingsland Plaza – 7726 Elbow Dr SW

COVENANT LIVING Evanston Summit

Phone: 587-538-7511 150 Evanspark Manor NW

Thank you to all of our Entertainers

January 2019 Entertainment

January 3rd - The Confederates

January 10th - Greg Rumpel

January 17th - Timeless Jazz

January 24th –Randy Porier

January 31st - Timeless Reflections (January Birthday Celebration)

Thank you all for your donations to the Tea & Conversation program your support is

greatly appreciated and needed.

We hope you enjoy your time at Tea & Conversation as much as we enjoy having you.

2019 is going to be another exciting year for T&C. Our new Executive Director

loves our program and she is working so hard to make our Thursday’s full of great

memories.

Thank you to the Quilting Club for the Quilt we raffled off on

December 6th, we raised $ 328.00. The lucky ticket belonged to

Kay Dickieson.

May your troubles be less

may your blessings be more

and may nothing but happiness

come through your door.

With love from Deb & Shauna

Each row and column contain the same numbers and signs, but they are

arranged in a different order each time. Find the correct order to arrive at

the final totals shown.

2 + 6 x 3 - 4 = 20

= 10

= 16

= 17= = = =8 13 2 24

Make a calculation totaling the figure on the right by inserting the four

mathematical operators (+,-,÷, x) between the numbers shown.

They can be inserted in any order, and one of them has been used twice.

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Your success and happiness lie in

you. Resolve to keep happy, and

your joy and you shall form an

invincible host against difficulties.

Helen Keller Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/helen_keller_392962?src=t_new_year%27s

2 3 8 7 5 4 = 6

SUDUKO

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9 6 8

7 8 5 4

1 5 4 2 9

7 3

3 9 7 1

5 4 8 9

8 2 6

2 7 4 6

1 3 6 4 9 2 5 8 7

5 9 4 7 6 8 1 3 2

7 2 8 3 1 5 9 6 4

8 6 1 5 7 4 2 9 3

2 7 5 9 3 1 6 4 8

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West Hillhurst Go-Getters Association

National Music Centre Thursday, January

24th, 2019 Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm

Cost: $45.00/member & $50.00/guest

Lunch is included except beverages The

National Music Centre is a national catalyst

for discovery, innovation and renewal

through music. At Studio Bell, they preserve

and celebrate Canada’s music story and

inspire a new generation of music lovers

through on-site and outreach education

programs, performances, artist incubation

and exhibitions. After your musical

discoveries, have lunch at the King Eddie

Hotel. Lunch is included but pay for your

own beverages.

Doublets Carroll's solitaire game of Doublets is one of the most well-

known games with words, and without doubt everyone will know it. Lewis

Carroll created the Doublets game in 1877 as a Christmas gift for two girls.

Since then the game has appeared in many different languages in

numerous books, magazines and newspapers all around the World. It has

different names - WordLinks, Doublets, Word Golf, Transformations, Word

Ladder and many other, but the idea of all these games is the same. This

idea is to take two words of the same length, and then to change one word

into the other, changing one letter each time; all unchanged letters of each

intermediate word keep their positions. All the words you use as

intermediate must be real words common enough to be found in a standard

dictionary. You aren't allowed to use proper names for the linking words

though. We've chosen six different Doublets which you may try to solve. by

Lewis Carroll

http://www.puzzles.com/PuzzlePlayground/Doublets/DoubletsPrintPlay.pdf

TEA

POT

WORD

GOLF

COLD

WARM

APE

MAN

HAND

FOOT

SHIP

DOCK

ANSWERS:

TEA

PEA

PET

POT

WORD

WOLD

WOLF

GOLF

COLD

CORD

WORD

WORM

WARM

APE

APT

OPT

OAT

MAT

MAN

HAND

BAND

BOND

FOND

FONT

SHIP

SLIP

SLAP

SOAP

SOAK

SOCK

DOCK

BRAIN TEASER -

Mystery Words

#1 Spell a 5-letter word using the clues

below.

1. The last letter of the mystery word is the same letter that

comes at the end of each day of the week.

2. The second letter of the mystery word is the second vowel in a word

that sounds like pear.

3. The third letter of the mystery word is the silent letter in a four-letter

word that means to chat or speak.

4. The first letter of the mystery word is the first letter in both words that

sound like cent.

5. The fourth letter of the mystery word matches the third letter.

Can you get it? Isn’t that SILLY.

1 2 3 4 5

Felicia Graziano

Grace Northcott

Sean Emery

Mike Smith

Leslie Kaechele

Calvin Westwood

Valerie Westwood

Maureen Welsh

January 2019 – Events & Services

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2 3 4 5

CENTRE T&C

CLOSED The Confederates

7 8 9 10 11 12

Barber 9-12 Lawyer 9 - 12 Welcome Back

by appointment Catered Turkey

T&C Dinner

Greg Rumple

14 15 16 17 18 19

T&C Podiatrist

Timeless Jazz 8:30 - 12:30

by appointment

21 22 23 24 25 26

Barber 9 - 12 Lawyer 9 - 12 Saturday Night Dance

by appointment Black Velvet

T&C Doors Open 6:30 pm

Randy Porier

28 29 30 31

MOVIE AFTERNOON

$3.00 for goodies T&C

reserve your spot Timeless Reflections

& prepay for goodies

Crossword puzzle

Courtesy: http://www.mirroreyes.com/crossword/2019/c190103.html

ACROSS

1. Mixes

6. Twosome

10. Type of sword

14. A financial examination

15. Skin disease

16. Subconscious

17. Pizazz

18. Decomposes

19. Stopper

20. Disturbance

22. Wisdom

23. Numerous

24. Absolutely still

26. Units of resistance

30. Not cold

31. Attempt

32. Train track

33. Layer

35. French for "Love"

39. Books on unusual subjects

41. Lively tempo

43. First Hebrew letter

44. Bristle

46. Require

47. Bro or sis

49. Behave

50. Orange pekoe

51. Ower

54. Outbuilding

56. Winglike

57. Interlace

63. Wicked

64. Weight loss plan

65. Analytic composition

66. Notion

67. Unit of land

68. Expire

69. School session

70. Extend credit

71. Craves

DOWN

1. Cummerbund

2. Ballet attire

3. Bucolic

4. Small brook

5. Water vapor

6. Psychoses

7. Altar boy

8. Moving within

9. Vacation destination

10. Having a job

11. He flies a plane

12. Habituate

13. Nosed (out)

21. Thai currency units

25. By mouth

26. Killer whale

27. Transport in a vehicle

28. Bog

29. Backwash

34. Anagram of "Chattered"

36. Curved molding

37. Component of urine

38. Fishing poles

40. Buckeye State

42. Not earlier

45. Not western

48. Pertaining to a bride

51. Lifeboat crane

52. Leave out

53. A machine for baling hay

55. Inhabit

58. Agreeable

59. Brother of Jacob

60. Vipers

61. Widespread

62. Visual organs

Would you like to drop in and visit our Executive Director Jeannette Provo? Starting in February 2019, every Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Jeannette has set aside this time for you. You are welcome to come in to explore your ideas and suggestions for the future of our Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre. Here are some ideas to help you with your approach: What are the key outcomes? What are the risks? What improvements can we make? What should we be learning? Who should we thank?

Solution

Language brain teaser, you get to think about and manipulate

words and letters.

Feed, good, and kiss are 3 examples of words with double letters.

Use the clues and fill in the blanks to find words with consecutive

double letters. Remember, these words have 2 sets of double

letters in a row!

1. A woodwind instrument that dates back to the mid 16th century.

B _ _ _ _ _ N

2. A sweet treat that is sometimes made with nuts or raisins.

T _ _ _ _ E

3. A term that can be used to describe boats and ships.

K _ _ _ _ _ _ S

4. A character in a courtroom.

A _ _ _ _ _ _ E

---Experts Only!---

5. A Belgian language.

W _ _ _ _ _ N

---Just For Fun!---

6. This word has 3 consecutive double letters!

B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ R

Bassoon, Toffee, Keelless, Appellee, Walloon, Bookkeeper

Courtesy: https://www.braingle.com/brainteasers/teaser.php?op=2&id=45783&comm=0