Issue 7 Add Life to Your Years October 2018

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Renew your membership early! After 20 years, the City of Edmonton is changing the current registration system (CLASS) to a new system and we will be shut down for one week to facilitate the switch from Dec. 31 to Jan 6. This will also affect online and 311 registrations. Winter registration will start November 13.

We encourage you to renew and / or purchase your 2019 memberships early.

Name the Gallery - Contest By Rita Makkannaw

CLSA is opening an art gallery and gift store in Room 2, the former computer lab. The purpose of this venue is to give members an outlet to sell crafts, artwork, jewelry, books, knitwear and any other creations, and for the public to see the wonderful and creative talent of our members and instructors. We will plan events like ‘meet the artist’ and book signings where you have the opportunity to spend time with the creators of the artistries. How would you like to be the one to name this new space? Submit your ideas, along with your contact information to info@CentralLions.org or drop your idea into the suggestion box at both reception desks by October 19

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The wining name will be announced at the gallery grand opening (Jan 2019) and the winner will receive a CLSA gift basket which included one free annual membership.

Location of future gallery and gift store

Farewell to Custodian Reyna After 15 years of service with the City of Edmonton at Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, Reyna has retired. “Everybody loves Reyna”, said Supervisor Cheryl Houghton. “She was a hard worker, very conscientious and thorough. I looked forward to seeing her every day and working with her made my work enjoyable.” Reyna is looking forward to spending more time with her children and grandkids. Come celebrate Reyna’s retirement with CLSA and City staff at Cuppa Corner on October 30 for a free Candy Corn Carnival in the Atrium from 10 a.m. to 1 pm. Stop in to say good-bye to her.

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CLSA Pickleball Score Big at Fall Games Five medals were won by our very own pickleball club members at the Alberta 55+ Fall Games in September. The games, hosted by the Marigold 55+ Association (Zone 6) were a huge success and took place at several venues across the city, including in our own rec centre. Congratulations to the Marigolds planning committee and their amazing volunteers for a fabulous and fun event! And congrats to our winning Pickleballers!

SAGE Seniors’ Housing Forum Each year, the Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton coordinates and hosts this important forum. This year CLSA sponsored this annual event. As part of the trade show, we promoted our association to more than 700 visitors, encouraging them to become members and remain active and ageless. Board member Vic Kowalewich, instructor and member Marilee Barry and volunteer Carol Keeler hosted our trade show table and spoke with more than 300 visitors.

Vic, Marilee and Carol

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Welcome To Central Lions for those 55 and over.

If you would like a guided tour

please call 780-496-7369.

This newsletter appears in full colour on our website: www.CentralLions.org

11113 - 113 Street, Edmonton AB T5G 2V1 Website: www.CentralLions.org Phone: 780-496-7369 Fax: 780-442-0946 Email: info@CentralLions.org

Hours of operation: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 Special Events and Activities 5 This’n That 6 Drop-in Activities 7 City Councillors Visit 8 Social Club / Music, Music, Music 9 Volunteering 10 Program Updates 12 Club and Drop-in Schedule

This newsletter celebrates CLSA, its staff, members and the choices CLSA provides!

We are now accepting ads for this newsletter with a reach of approximately 1,500. Newsletter rates are as follows: Business Card (3” x 2.5”) $25 ¼ page (4” x 5.25”) $40 ½ page (8” x 5.25” or 4” x 10.5”) $80 Full Page (8” x 10.5” ) $150 Deadline is the 15

th of each month for the

following month. A set-up fee may be required. Email Tracy@CentralLions.org

Oh no, the program was cancelled! Has this happened to you? Did you know we have to give instructors a heads-up regarding their programs two weeks before start date, and decisions to go ahead is made five days before the first class. Be sure to register early to make sure your favourite programs run. Registrations are now underway for all programs scheduled until the end of December.

SAFETY FIRST! Exercise safety and caution: Don’t leave unattended valuables in your car or public areas around the building. New free purse lockers have been installed at both ends of the building for your use.

Newsletter Crew We are seeking additional volunteers to support our monthly newsletter. If you have experience with photography, media writing or graphic layout and design, we need you for a few hours each month! Contact Susan Mann (780-442-0936). Reporter: Rita Makkannaw Photographers: Gloria Smith and Jean Taylor Layout and Design: Jean and Susan Editor: Susan Mann Printed by College Copy

Dates to Remember Leif Ericson Day: Oct. 9 Portrait Day: Oct. 24 Flu Shot Clinic: Oct. 24 Musical Extravaganza: Oct. 28 Farewell to Reyna: Oct. 30

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Leif Erikson Day at Cuppa Corner

Celebrate Canada's Viking Connection

Tuesday, October 9th in the Atrium at CLSA

Entertainment & Cultural Displays

Hosted by

"Valdemald Thorkleson" of

All Saints Mediaeval Fellowship

CLSA Presents

PORTRAIT DAY!

Wednesday, October 24th

10 am - 3 pm

Portrait Photos - for you loved ones, and for yourself! Local esthetics students will have you looking your

best with free hair and cosmetics touch-ups.

Professional photographer Carol Marrazzo will provide proofs for you to choose from.

Photo packages range from $25 to $50

with no obligation to purchase.

Individual, group or team sittings permitted.

Members and Non-Members $5 Barcode: 640563

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Ela Euro Catering

Enjoy full service with hot luncheon meals at the Centre!

www.elaeurocatering.com

Tel: 780-478-5062 Cell: 780-906-5973

contact@elaeurocatering.com

The Fall Program Guide is available to view on our website and copies are available at the centre.

Importance of Early Registration

Lots of effort goes into our program offerings and we hate

to cancel classes.

Our long-standing policy is to cancel programs that do not attract the minimum

number of participants.

Please help us avoid the disappointment by registering early.

The registration desk is open weekdays

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Just a reminder that our association hours are weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

The registration desk is open from 10 am to 2 pm. You MUST have your City ID card to renew your CLSA membership.

50/50 Raffle

Our Fund Development Committee decided to combine the sales of 50/50 tickets into six draws each year. Tickets are available at the fitness centre and front office for $5 each. Revenue generated through this fundraising activity support our programs. Next draw to be held October 23rd.

2018-19 Board of Directors Chair: Alex Paterson Vice-Chair: Vic Kowalewich Secretary: Cheryl Pengelly Treasurer: Keith Anderson Director: Ramona Gallant Director: Grant Robertson Director: Jeff Pearson Director: Cassondra Wallace Director: Sharon Campbell Director: Paul Langlois Director: Bob McKenzie Executive Director: Susan Mann (non-voting rights)

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1st Aid Training Course CLSA is offering these important, life-saving courses at cost. The goal is to provide an opportunity for our members to be trained for an emergency, here at the centre and in the community. Emergency 1

st Aid - One-day

CPR and AED plus basic first aid. Friday, October 19 Barcode 640317 Members $105 Non-members $120 Standard 1

st Aid - Two-day

CPR, AED and Expanded First Aid Two-day, Friday Oct. 19 & 26 Barcode 640318 Members $137 Non-members $152

Space is limited so register today!

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Practice Tai Chi Drop-in Featured Clubs of the Month By Rita Makkannaw

Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. The term taiji refers to a philosophy which is based in the forces of yin and yang and how to use them for feeling balanced, healthy and for longevity. The slow and deliberate movements are

an art form and are most gracious. For the last three years a group of about 12 people gather on Friday af-ternoon to practice. Many like to start with this drop in group so they can get a feel for this physical art. “We all come for the exercise” said practi-tioner Sarah J. Janet M. added “There is a real sense of accomplish-ment.” Everyone loves the laughter and the social aspect of practicing together. Lorne Friesen, the only man there this week added. “It is very enjoyable to be in the presence of these lovely ladies.” Another great activity

Mahjong Drop-in Activity By Rita Makkannaw

Mahjong is known to have originated in China. It is played by matching tiles of different categories in various ways depending on which version is played. The word mahjong means sparrow and the shuffling of the tiles is called twittering of the sparrows. Mahjong is played at the center by matching tiles in pairs, triplets and runs until all the tiles in a person’s hand has been matched up. It is a fast-moving game, great fun and a wonderful social activity. “Anyone is welcome in our club and we will teach those who wish to join how to play. “There is a lot of detail involved, but we are a patient bunch,” said member Olga the coordinator of the club. Everyone nodded in agreement. It has a great history and is played by thousands around the world today. Do come and see if it is something for you.

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A Visit with City of Edmonton Councillors By Rita Makkannaw Andrew Knack, city councillor responsible for seniors on Edmonton city council as well as Bev Esslinger and Scott McKeen were in attendance at a forum at the Central Lions Senior Center on Tuesday Sept 25

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was had with much input from the audience. Andrew Knack opened with an invitation for feedback in regard to the upcoming budget which is currently being dis-cussed and will affect us all for the next four years. Edmontonians can give their input by going to Edmonton.ca/mybudget to fill out a survey or can contact your ward councilor’s office. An open public forum is being held October15th. There was much dialogue about parking issues in general and in particular the lack of parking at the site of the new downtown museum. The councilors acknowledged the problem and they will work together with the province to improve the situation. In the meantime, there is parking available in the city hall parkade. There was concern expressed about taking away free parking for the handicapped. The councillors assured the seniors it isn't in the works at this time but cautioned that it might come up in the future. Snow removal received considerable discussion as it is of very high priority for pedestrians in general and for seniors in particular. For anyone who needs help to clear their sidewalks there is a program in place called Snow Angels who will help. For more information call 311 or send an email to SnowAngels@edmonton.ca. Difficulties regarding the DATS issues are now being discussed with a meeting taking place October 15

th. It is led by councilor Esslinger, so please feel free to contact her office or 311 for more

information and to share your ideas and concerns. We also discussed bicycles riding on sidewalks and rehabilitation of back alleys in mature neighbourhoods. Susan Mann reminded the councillors that we still want ETS to provide a commuter bus from Kingsway transit centre to our south entrance. She also asked that they keep the CLSRC basement rehab a priority in the upcoming City budget talks. Scott Mckeen reminded us that we are a city in transition and that creates many challenges. He also reminded us that if we have city related problems we should first call 311. They will forward your issues to the proper department. If you do not receive satisfaction going that route, please contact your local ward member on city council. They will be pleased to help in any way they can. Appreciation was expressed to the councilors for taking the time to come out and give us the opportunity to share our concerns, and the members for coming to this most important event.

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CLSA Books & More Sale The Christmas Edition!

Fri. Nov. 16 & Sat. Nov. 17, 2018 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Get your Christmas shopping done early! More than 45 vendor ta-bles to explore plus 10 tables of books! Donations of books and nearly-new festive décor being accepted until Nov. 9 at the CLSA front office.

Call Tracy 780-442-0935 to arrange drop-off time

Music Music Music By Rita Makkannaw

The Center provides a myriad of music opportunities. Members can take group and one-on-one lessons, join one of our five great bands, or sing with our Homegrown Harmo-nies each Friday afternoon. If you have just decided to fulfill a dream to take up an instrument, there are beginner lessons in guitar, ukulele, piano and a brand-new addition to our repertoire, a two-day African drumming workshop (see the Fall Program Guide, page 39).

Our music groups include: the Edmonton Firefighters Alumni Band, Edmonton Schoolboys Alumni Band, Young at Heart Band, Lions Big Band and the Swingtime Band. Several will participate in the Musical

Extravaganza event on October 28th. This is a chance for band members’ friends and families can listen and appreciate the wonderful musical talent at CLSA. Tickets are reasonably priced so the whole family can come and enjoy! Whether you are a budding musician, or simply enjoy the vast variety of music courses available, CLSA has something just for you!

Exploring Interest in a Social Club By Rita Makkannaw

Are you looking for a social activity one evening a week? A new social club may be available if there is enough interest from members. The club activities could include: movies, board games, guest speakers, wine tastings, theatre outings or whatever the group decides. This club would be self-driven, so if anyone would be interested in volunteering as a coordinator please contact Susan Mann. If you are interested in joining, add your name to the list at the front reception desk.

This would be a great opportunity to have an

evening out, to connect with like-minded people

and to find companions with common interests.

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Volunteering at the Centre The winner of the $25.00 gift certificate for September is the very lucky Rita Makkannaw! You’ll recognize her writing in many articles that appear in this publication. The certificate can be used toward any CLSA program or activity. All volunteers who donate five hours/month, track and submit their hours are entered into a draw for a $25 CLSA gift certificate. It’s a small token of our appreciation for the time and effort you put into our organization. Watch this space for your name! To become a volunteer, applicants are interviewed, complete a criminal record check and attend three hours of City and Association training. The next volunteer intake training is on Nov. 7th at 10:00 am with a facility tour at 1:00 pm.

We Need You! Volunteers are needed to fill the following positions: Ambassador - Greet guests, provide facility tours, act as host for General Interest presentations, and more. Front Desk Reception - Greet guests, answer phones, support reception and general administration activities. Gallery and Gift Store Attendants - Assist guests as they view the artwork and shop for locally sourced art and craft products. We also need those with experience in retail, inventory management and contract development. Fitness Centre Reception - assist with the administrative activities in the Fitness Centre by issuing passes, collecting fees, answering questions, scheduling orientations, and more. Additional volunteers are required to help us manage our database using Microsoft Excel.

Call Tracy at 780-442-0935 to get the process started.

Volunteer Training Sessions If you host a drop-in group or volunteer in general, you must complete the City of Edmonton / CLSA volunteer training session. Part One (10 am) explores volunteering in general and Part Two (1 pm) is a facility emergency and safety tour. These sessions are hosted by City of Edmonton Facility Manager, Dawn Linman, and CLSA Volunteer Manager, Jerry Letal. The next training sessions is November 7th. Register with our volunteer coordinator, Tracy Thorne at 780-442-0935. Volunteers who complete the training session track their volunteers hours. Each month, one volunteer wins a monthly $25 gift certificate which can be used towards annual membership, program and special events registration. All volunteers who donate at least 25 hours/year are invited guests at our annual Volunteer Appreciation event (May 2, 2019).

Thank you, to all our amazing volunteers!

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Just in time for the Holiday Season! For more details see the Fall Program Guide. Come for the programs, stay for the people!

Computers - Keeping in touch with friends!

Tutorials One-on-One: Teaching to What YOU Need! (pg 12) These have been a huge success. There is one spot left for fall. Look for more times and dates in the new year!

Crafts & Painting - Just in time for Christmas - courses for that unique gift!

Acrylic Paint Pouring & Jewellery Making - NEW date & time: #636255: Tue, Nov 6 & 13, 9:30 am - 12 pm (see pg 43 for details) Added - 2nd course - Alcohol Ink: Introduction & Tile Workshop #650209: Mon, Nov 5, 1 - 3:30 pm (see page 44 for details) Added - 2nd course - Pen & Watercolours: Beautiful Buildings #650095: Tue, Nov 13 - Dec 4, 1 - 4 pm (see page 45 for details) Cards & Paper Crafts (pg 13) Pressed Flower Christmas Projects (pg 13 Wire Wrap Workshop: Tree of Life (pg 15 - one spot left!)

Dance - Get in shape or Brush up on your dance skills!

Dance Fitness with Devon (starts Mon, Nov 5 or Wed, Nov 7 - see page 15) Dance Lessons: Anyone Can Dance! Ballroom Social (starts Nov 6 - details pg 15)

Music - Ideas to entertain your Christmas guests!

New Workshop - Hand-Drumming: Intro to African-Style Rhythm (pg 40) #650311: Mon, Oct 15 & 22, 2:15 - 3:45 pm, $20 Drum rental $10 for the two weeks or bring your own. Come have fun and get into the spirit! There is still room! - Acoustic Guitar: Intermediate/Advanced (starts Nov 1 - see pg 39)

Health - No can look after you but you! Stay healthy!

Diabetes: Are You at Risk? - New presenter: Brad Fournier, Alberta Diabetes Foundation #640315: Thu, Oct 11, 2 - 3:30 pm (Be in the know! - see pg 37 for details) Finding Balance and Preventing Falls (Stay safe this winter! Nov 21 - pg 38)

Program Updates

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Mark your Calendar - it’s confirmed!

Christmas at Hotel MacDonald - Yuletide Luncheon Outing

Wed, Dec 19, 10:45 am - 1:45 pm (Luncheon seating 11:30 am - 12:30 pm)

Fee: Member & Non member: $65 Registration opens November 1

st.Register early. Space limited to the first 46!

More Program Updates

Fitness Core Stretch & Strength - #636088

Time Correction: should read 11:30 am—12:30 pm Keep Fit & Cardio Yogasize (Moderate) with Marlene Marvin

Wed, Oct 31 - Dec 5, 11:30 am—12:45 pm

Members $43; Non Members $78 or Drop In (Members $8; Non members $13)

Interested?

Note: We are taking names for Wednesday Keep Fit & Cardio Yogasize at the front desk.

We will confirm closer to the date if this course will run. Invite a friend and sign up. Walk, stretch and exercise your way to improved balance, strength, endurance and flexibility. This combined program with music builds from 20 - 35 minutes of warm-up and cardio exercises followed by strength training and active Yogasize movements. Includes restorative floor exercises to strengthen and improve core and lower back muscles plus breathing and relaxation techniques.

General Interest Philosophers’ Café #3 with David - #636178

Jerusalem: Its Place in the World NEW DATE: Wed, Dec 5, 1:30 - 3 pm, $6

Jerusalem: Holy City or Contested Site? The government of Israel has welcomed the United States government’s moving of the American embassy to Jerusalem. What has led to this move? Why is it contested? Since the Jewish diaspora in 70 of the common ere Jewish religious thought has treasured sacred time over sacred place. Does Israel as a “Jewish nation” signal a shift or development in Jewish self-understanding?

CLSA Winter 2019 Programs and Activities Guide

Available for viewing on November 1st at www. CentralLions.org.

CLSA member registration begins November 13th.

Non member registration begins December 1st..

Come for the programs, stay for the people!

It’s that time of year again - Flu Season! Be prepared!

FREE CLSA FLU CLINIC sponsored by

Sobeys/Safeway, National Pharmacy Group

Wed, Oct 24, 10 am - 1 pm Appointments every 5 min.

Register at front office or call 780-496-7366. Drop Ins welcome if space available.

Bring your Alberta Health Care Card with you!

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CLUB and DROP-IN Schedule October - December

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Snooker

8:30 - 4:15

Snooker

8:30 - 4:15

Snooker

8:30 - 4:15

Snooker

8:30 - 4:15

Snooker

8:30 - 4:15

Table Tennis

8:30 - 12:00

Pickleball

8:30 - 12:30

Table Tennis

8:30 - 12:00

Pickleball

8:30 - 12:30

Table Tennis

8:30 - 12:00

Badminton Club

1:00 - 4:00

Lapidary

9:00 - 4:00

Edm. Firefighters Alumni Band

10:00 - Noon

Edm. Schoolboys Alumni Band

9:00 - Noon

Pickleball

for Fun Club

12:45 - 4:00

Young At Heart Band

1:00 - 3:00

Roaring Lions

9:30 - 10:30

Lapidary

9:00 - 4:00

Roaring Lions

9:30 - 10:30

Pickleball

12:30 - 4:00

Practice Bridge

12:30 - 3:30

Lions Big Band

9:30 - Noon

Knit & Crochet

10:00 - 12:00

Pickleball

for Fun

12:45 - 4:00

Tai Chi Practice

1:15 - 2:30

Pulseaiders

Volleyball

4:00 - 5:00

Cuppa Corner

10:00 - 1:00

Centennial

Bridge

12:00 - 3:00

Cribbage

1:00 - 3:00

Scrabble

1:15 - 3:15

Joy of Writing

10:00 - Noon

Swing Time Band

1:00 - 3:00

Stained Glass

9:00 - 1:00

Pulseaiders

Volleyball

4:00 - 5:00

Mah Jong

10:30 - 12:30

*National (American)

Whist

1:00 - 3:30

Photography next meeting September 6

1:00 - 3:00

Pickleball

for Fun Club

12:45 - 4:00

Badminton

1:00 - 4:00

Drama

1:00 - 4:00

Pulseaiders

Volleyball Club

4:00 - 5:00

Investment Club

1st & 3rd Wed. / Mo.

1:00 - 3:00

All club participants must be current CLSA members, and must pay the

drop in fees ($2 or $5 - see program guide for details).

Drop-in fees are collected by the

activity coordinator.

Club dues may be payable to individual clubs to cover the cost

of supplies, etc.

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